LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 145.1
145.1. You Need To Pick The Right Time For Surprises, Isn’t It?
“Well then, I’ll be heading out for a meal too.”
Generis, who checked all the adult students’ crest suitability, got up from his seat with a grunt.
“I’m eating with the students in the classroom, but you’re going out, right Generis-san?”
“Yeah. I don’t want to disturb the students. I’ll be back after I finish eating, right?”
“Yes. Please do.”
When I asked him, Generis’ grandson, Feidar, who was nearby, turned his face toward us curiously. He was observing today, so he was at the school.
“Grandfather’s work is done, right?”
“No, there’s one more task.”
“Feidar. Didn’t I give you pocket money yesterday? Go enjoy the festival today and tomorrow at your leisure.”
“…Yes.”
He looked slightly unconvinced, but the allure of the festival was too strong. He ran over to his classmates and began chatting excitedly about where to go after they finished their school meal.
Normally, the Crest Official’s job would be done until the ceremony two days from now. But.
“Yo, Craft.”
“Oh, Raidoc.”
The ones who entered the classroom preparing for the school meal were Raidoc and his party members: Solar, Eva, Camille, and Marilyn. Another group of three followed.
“This looks delicious.”
The ones who came in with that comment were Raidoc’s former members. The priest Bepp, the wizard Bardak, and the warrior Modah.
Looking over this gathering of old and new members, Raidoc gave me a suspicious look.
“Hey, Craft. You gathered all these people just for school security? What are you up to?”
They should have been doing security for the school under an adventurer’s guild request since this morning. It’s not the kind of job you give to top-tier adventurers like the best Golden Dawn party and another skilled group.
I feigned ignorance.
“There’s a big student ceremony today.”
“Hmph. Fine, but if we’re going to fight some tough enemy, give us a heads up.”
“It’s just regular, ordinary, standard security.”
“Hmph.”
Raidoc snorted and started eating the school meal with the students. Normally, we have adventurers who help with school security eat in a separate room, but since there are fewer students today, they’re eating in the same classroom.
As soon as Raidoc sat down, he was surrounded by Kendal and the others who admired adventurers, eagerly asking him to share stories of his exploits.
At one point, they came to teach self-defense as instructors, but lately they’ve been too busy, so other adventurers have taken over that job. Kendal and his group, having been directly taught by Raidoc, looked happy.
In the middle of this lively conversation, the classroom door opened.
“Yo! Craft-san! I heard you’re treating us to a meal, so I came!”
With a bang, the hunter Jitaro made his entrance.
“Oh. It’s just a school meal, but go ahead. There’s a little errand after.”
“What is it? I want to enjoy the festival.”
“Don’t worry, it won’t take too much time.”
“Well, fine then. Mmm! This is delicious!”
Without any hesitation, Jitaro started eating with the students.
“””……”””
Raidoc and the others’ stares hurt. As I glanced away, the classroom door opened for the third time.
“Um, Craft-kun? I heard you needed something. Are you sure this is the right place?”
“Azu-nee!?”
“Azul-san!”
The one who timidly entered was Azul, a fox beastwoman. The ones surprised were Kendal and his siblings, who had been raised by her. And Jitaro.
“Oh, you’re in the right place. For now, just have some school lunch.”
“Sure. But, what’s this about?”
“That’s for later. Enjoy the surprise.”
When I answered Azul like that, Raidoc gave me a half-eyed look.
“Craft…”
“Just wait a bit longer.”
With Azul’s arrival, Kendal and the others’ excitement reached its peak, and the meal became lively. But since there were fewer students today, I didn’t scold them for the noise. By the time I finished eating with them, the final members arrived.
“Sorry to keep you waiting, Craft-niisama.”
“Kyle-sama!?”