Book 3: Chapter 72: Majo: Reassuring Four
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After we finished the meal made from those boar I still sit down at the table and ponder on what to do next. I did come and greet the sisters and I would love to continue hanging out with them, it does certainly feel like they are truly here to stay. Anyway what I’m thinking about right now is how Clara is doing, something that traumatizing isn’t just going to fix itself immediately even with a session of ‘therapy’. I should go check on her to make sure she’s alright.

“What’s on your mind?” Rumel asked as she’s done with washing the dishes this time around.

“Oh it’s about someone I met when I was going about my days, she seems like she needs some help” I answered.

“Sounds just like you to think that way” Floria muttered sitting on the other side.

“Well I wouldn’t say that…” I replied a bit shyly. I don’t really think I’m someone who just helps out everyone, sounds not right honestly.

“So what are you thinking of doing?” Rumel asked as she sat down beside me.

“I think I’ll go check up on her. If neither of you mind” I answered honestly as I look at them hoping for approval. I would probably try to go anyway but I would like to hear their approval so I wouldn’t feel bad about leaving them behind just after coming back.

“Sure, just make sure to come back soon okay?” Rumel said with a reassuring smile on her face. I then turn to look at Floria for her approval.

“You can go” She said without any tact. I guess that’s somewhat genuine?

“Thanks, you two” I said as I stood up and walked over to the door.

“Can’t you just teleport anywhere?” Floria noted as she looked at me by the door as if going out normally.

“I’m just giving you two a less sudden leaving is all. Anyway see you in a bit!” I said as I waved at them and-

*Zoom*

Teleported back into my room back in the academy. Nothing tampered with thankfully, and everything is where it should be. Hopefully Clara is still around and not getting kicked out of this place, if whatever happened yesterday got reported, if it even does get reported.

I opened the door and looked around for a bit, seeing that no one was walking about and probably either in their room or attending classes. Now that I see this scenery during this time again I’m reminded that my friends should be training at this time, or perhaps nearly done for today. Perhaps I should go greet them as well in addition to checking up on Clara. I should go see Clara first seeing as she’s in a more precarious situation, sorry my friends but you all are doing fine so there’s not much reason to prioritize you in this situation.

*Knock* *Knock*

…No response. I guess she must be out somewhere in these halls. Trying to find where she is in this place is going to be a bit difficult without looking rather rude and being generally intrusive. Maybe I should ask someone who should know about all that is going on in this academy, it should be a pretty easy task.

Walking to the principal office and only seeing a few adults walking about I reached it without any problem.

*Knock* *Knock*

I knocked on the door and waited for a response on the other side.

“Come in” The voice of the principal on the other side of the room responded, and with that I opened the door and walked in just as he asked.

He looks a bit nervous as he realizes who he’s dealing with again. I haven’t exactly caused him any harm so I don’t see why he would be so on edge, maybe he’s just wary in general with the whole Demon Lord business going around, and the extra work loads he have due to that.

“Principal, do you know where the student named Clara should be at at this time?” I asked immediately and not let him gather his thoughts. He looks a bit bewildered as he processes what is being said.

“What’s the reason for that question?” He asked, sounding a bit confused. It seems he hasn’t been informed of the incident yesterday then, which means she should still be in the academy, which is good.

“None of the reasons you should be minding yourself with that’s for sure. Just tell me and I’ll go on with my day” I said nonchalantly. He glares at me trying to observe my intention, even though there really isn’t anything that could even be considered slightly malicious. I’m just trying to look out for a girl who gets pushed around way too much.

“Hmm… She should be in… Well this is her last class, but regardless she should be in the room… right here” He said as he brought up the map of the school and pointed to the location. On the first floor and designated with a number. It’s on the other side of the academy and should be easy enough to spot.

“I see. Thank you for your information” I said with a courteous smile and left the room. Alright let’s go to where Clara should be, and just see if she’s there or not. If she’s there then I’ll simply wait nearby and if not then I’ll have to search for her.

Let’s see… there are windows to look through so that’s quite convenient. I should be able to see where Clara is if she is in the class she’s supposed to be in. Let’s take a look here, this should be where she is…

I can see her there, good to see she’s still here and not getting into any trouble. Now I should walk somewhere else and make sure she doesn’t take notice of me and get distracted.

 

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I waited as I stared at the door and waited for any sign of movement. As soon as the lesson is done and her moving away from everybody else I’ll try to approach her and get some more pep talk in.

She hasn’t noticed me yet as I walk out of her sight while still keeping track of her and waiting for her to be separated from everybody else.

Oh most other classes also began walking out as well. Wait this is going to be a bit of a problem wouldn’t it? People will definitely take notice of me observing her. I could clearly see some eyes around me, I needed to walk away and unable to continue watching her. I need to at least see where she seems to be going. I think she’s- Ugh I can’t stay around here! I have to walk away in the opposite direction to where Clara is going. I memorized where she’s going so I have to loop around to meet her.

 

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“Hey, Clara” I greeted as I approached her from the other side of the dorm corridor. She looks at me with eyes widened and clearly surprised at my approach. She was going to reach for the door to her room but freezes as she noticed me.

“Reiza?” She called my name still clearly bewildered.

“Seems you’re still around. Good to see you’re not facing any unneeded consequence” I said with a reassuring smile.

“I…” She was about to say something but unable to continue. I myself think that this isn’t the best place to talk, we should talk privately, especially if there’s someone against us potentially around.

“Let’s go into your room and continue our talk okay?” I said as I walked over to the door and waited for her to unlock it. She does so while nodding silently and opens the door and gets both of us in. Locking the door behind us and then waiting for a bit, letting the air settle.

“Clara. How has your day been?” I asked as I sat near the bed where she sat.

“It’s alright…” She answered. She sounds rather unenthusiastic as she said this.

“Were the classes alright?” I asked seeing as she’s not all too excited about the whole deal.

“I wouldn’t say it’s fun” She answered bluntly. Maybe her being here isn’t the best outcome… No let’s not think that way, at least she has a place to stay, a place in society and not be outcast.

“A-Alright…” I replied feeling like this is getting a bit off topic from what I was trying to inquire. She seems to get off the hook which is what I hope for but her mood doesn’t seem all that better, and that is what really matters here.

“Sorry to say that. I really don’t feel like I’m getting all that better throughout my time here” She said, sounding a bit apologetic.

“Look, your wellbeing is the main concern here. I can’t exactly ignore you suddenly complaining about your time here” I replied, not wanting her to worry about me when it should be the other way around.

“Thanks…” She replied with a small smile on her. Not really fixing the main issue of her lack of enthusiasm here. She hasn’t exactly shown any so far but this is the first she has shown any sort of disdain, why is that?

“Anything happened? It feels like you have just suddenly turned sour about the academy. What happened?” I asked voicing my concern for her very clearly blunt statement about this place.

“I… Was I doing that? I didn’t mean to sound so blunt” She replied to that sounding a bit confused. Was she not aware of how tactless she has been talking about her condition here?

“Isn’t that right? Well I won’t deep dive into that matter. I’m just glad you’re doing well, considering what happened yesterday” I said to her not wanting her to dwell on something she could just do herself. It’s definitely not something I have enough insight to advise her on.

She smiled back at me when I said that, and didn’t really say anything for a while. I’m glad she’s doing well even when her words make it clear that her everyday here isn't the most enjoyable. I think she needs to dwell on it after all that I’ve pointed out.

“Anything you want to say Clara?” I asked since I have done my part here, but don’t want to leave so abruptly in case she has anything she wants to ask.

“...How long would you be here for?” She asked. Guess she’s thinking about seeing me again and worried that I won’t be around for long. We have been here for about over two weeks, and we have to be here for a month…

“In about sixteen days I have to leave” I answered. It could be one day earlier or later if something happened due to her but this is the most likely number.

“I see” She replied quietly. She doesn’t really convey all that well what her thoughts on the matter is. I just hope that she’s not too lonely when I’m not around.

“Anything else you wanna ask?” I asked, not beating around the bush here. 

“No. There’s nothing” She replied shyly.

“I see… Sure there’s nothing you want from me for now?” I asked one more time just to be certain. She’s not exactly one to be certain after all.

“I’m… alright” She replied, not giving me much to work with. Guess I’ll get going then.

“I see. Well see you later then. Good luck” I said as I have my hand on the doorknob and said those words before leaving. I walked to my room and made sure no one was sneaking around in here… Alright, time to go back.

*Zoom*

I teleported back to the doorway indoors and saw that the two of them were already done cleaning up and nowhere to be seen here on the first floor.

I walked to the stairs and then up it to the third floor, which is where they should be.

Ah. The bathrooms are closed up and seem to be used. I guess both of them did just hunt down many animals and monsters so they’re no doubt all sweaty and dirty. Guess I’ll wait in the bedroom and wait for them to finish their cleaning.

 

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The doors creak open on both sides and both of them look very shocked to see me just silently here on the bed while both of them are covered in towels.

“Heya you two. I’m back” I said with a smile on me. They both clenched their towels and looked a bit embarrassed, no doubt due to me seeing them rather naked right now. For me I became a bit desensitized to the rather risqué state of girls. Still enjoyed them though, who wouldn’t.

“R-Reiza…” Rumel muttered as she walked over to me with one pair of her arms free while the other was holding the towel tight so it wouldn't fall over. Floria doesn’t have any hands free as she walked over as well.

“Sorry I came back rather abruptly” I said with a light chuckle. Floria walked to a corner and grabbed her clothes while Rumel still hasn’t done that yet.

“It’s fine…” Rumel replied with a sigh before walking to another corner and began dressing herself up again. One of the few times I get to see all four of her arms, the demonic transplants are usually under her clothes or bandaged up. Certainly a rather bizarre thing no humans should have but I couldn’t care less, and honestly she should show it off more, I don’t think Floria has completely gotten used to it yet.

“Rumel, why don’t you try not bandaging those arms in? I think you should try letting it loose a bit” I said to her seeing her finish dressing up. She looked a bit skeptical as she and Floria walked over to me.

“Seriously?” Rumel asked, sounding her skepticism.

“Look. No one around here is going to care about that” I said with a chuckle to alleviate her concern. I turn to look at Floria for her support on this topic.

“Sister. It’s all fine if you want to let them loose” Floria said, trying to reassure her sister. I still really have no idea how she even got those but that’s really none of my concern, since I’m fine with her as she is.

Rumel looked rather unsure as she silently pondered on her choices. There’s really no need for her to conceal those anymore so the choice should be obvious.

“Alright then” She replied, walking a bit away and ready to take off her upper clothes, then paused a bit.

“I don’t have any shirt for four arms” She replied awkwardly… That’s kinda on me as well to be real, I should’ve thought about this first before asking her about this. Now what to do… I think I need a closer look at her first before anything else.

“Let me take a look at those arms” I said as I stood up and walked over to her, observing the two pair of arms she has and has to deal with…

“Alright. I think I get a good grasp on it. Wait for a second” I said to them as I began concentrating…

*Zoom*

 

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Hmm… Yep this is the correct place… This place looks a bit more fancy than I remembered. I don’t think I’ve stray far away from last time I was here. When did the cave turn into a steampunk world?

Well let’s ignore all of that and just go to where she is. I know I could’ve asked other people to do it but she’s the most reliable one I know.

Here she is. Just at the counter with a bunch of gadgets and tools behind.

“Oh? Hey there Reiza. Thought I told you you should’ve come way later when it got everything properly set up. That and letting me learn a bit more with everything you gave me to look at” She said a bit nonchalantly as she shrugged.

“I thought you would miss me if I really visited you thousands of years from now” I answered.

“You keep saying that. Anyway what do you want?” She sighed and asked, putting her metal covered right arm on the counter as she looked at me.

“I need some clothes for people with four arms” I answered and she raised her eyebrows in confusion.

“Who are you off with this time?” She asked, clearly trying to tease me.

“Just help me out would you? Just normal clothing is fine” I said sounding my exasperation.

“Yeah sure. Just tell me who this new fella of yours is and I’ll get it all done and over with” She said rather confidently as she waits for the details. It’s not all that complicated so she should be able to do it…

 

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*Zoom*

“I’m back” I said with the clothes in hand that I threw to her. She takes it clumsily and looks a bit confused at all that just happened. For her and Floria it would’ve been like a second or two but for me it’s slightly longer than that.

“Where did you get all this?” Rumel asked, sounding predictively bewildered.

“Nothing spectacular. Just try it out” I said nonchalantly as I wait for her to do it.

She does that. Putting on the shirt and coat, both of which have extra holes for the two arms and let her put it on comfortably.

“Here. All done” She announced as she walks over looking rather nice with the brown leather jacket.

“Looks great on you” I said with a flirty smile as I looked at her two pairs of arms. Floria also observed them and didn’t say anything.

“T-Thanks” She said as her movements show that she’s clearly still uncomfortable with having the extra pair of arms out. I’m sure all of us can get used to it soon.

“What do you think Floria?” I turned around to ask her sister that.

“I think it looks fine” She said. Not the most reassuring thing to say but I guess she’s not too concerned with fashion sense.

“Glad to hear that. Anyway let’s not put them away now okay?” I said as I walked over to her and pat her on the shoulder.

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