Theres a girl in a rural elementary school who doesnt have someone else in the same grade as her . The closest thing is a boy two years older than her . He didnt hate her and listened to her stories, and he also teaches her how to study .

He will be her first love .

My situation is the same as that girl, I guess .

What? Whos the girl?

Since I didnt have to interact with many people, I think I am mistaken between affection and love .

So, what are you talking about?

I let Linus, the neighbouring kingdoms spy escaped, and I also used the same route to escape .

When I returned to the academy, I thought with a cool head, and I concluded that I misunderstood my feelings for Patrick .

Right now, Im speaking to him . Im so embarrassed I didnt say the last part . Naturally, it didnt make sense, and he couldnt understand it, so he asked me what Im talking about .

Etto, I told you I wanted to be friends with Patrick .

I muster up my courage to say that, and he replied with a tone of disappointment .

Did you never thought that were already friends?

Eh?

We are friends already .

Combined with his appearance, his answer made him look even cooler .

No, such a person didnt exist . There must have been something behind it, I wont get tricked .

Im not going to attack Remrest, but Ill defend from it if its necessary .

His hometown lies along the border . Im sure the Count Ashbaton territorys utility is immeasurable .

Considering your distrust about other people Will it become a bad influence?

Im ashamed to have to repeat this, I wont take advantage of Yumielas strength . In the first place, I dont want to do that myself, and I know if thats happening, you will run away .

Patrick says as he stares fixedly into my eyes . Even when his face began to turn red a little, he keeps looking at me .

Even if you became Level 1, Ill still stay by your side .

Its okay . I can raise my level from the start again .

Thats not haa .

Patrick sighed heavily .

Is it embarrassing to raise your level again? Well, I can understand if he feels embarrassed .

Right, I want to tell you something . Someone wants to meet and talk to you .

How unusual, its not every day Patrick tried to introduce me to someone . Do they know me?

Right now Im in a good mood, so Ill meet with anyone and lets have a conversation .

Sure, who would you like me meet?

When I asked who I should meet, Patrick seems to have a hard time answering me .

I know you dont want to see him and didnt trust him, but hes reflecting on it

Who? Tell me quickly .

His Highness Edwin .

When I heard the princes name, it suddenly gave me a terrible feeling .

In the school parlour, this is the room that used when the principal summoned me . And now we sat face to face in silence .

The prince doesnt seem to like to start talking . He supposed to speak when hes the one who wanted to meet me, especially when he asked Patrick for help .

So, whats the story?

It was unusual for him not to bite when I asked, when hes ready to answer, he opened his mouth in a determined manner .

Im sorry .

Eh?

Im sorry for my disrespectful behaviour to Miss Yumiela . My assumption was wrong, and my stubbornness also didnt help at all .

My thoughts stopped when I heard his words . He keeps saying his piece even with my confusion .

From the start father already explained to me that theres no way you can be the Demon King . I dare say myself understand what it means .

But I couldnt bring myself to admit what I said was wrong . And all those conversations around me, I only heard things that were convenient for me .

Due to my immaturity, I must have caused trouble for Miss Yumiela . It would have been unpleasant . Im terribly sorry about that .

Theres no anger when I heard Prince Edwins apology, it was just a feeling of resignation that I wasnt a child .

He wasnt the only child; every student in the academy are basically children . Theyre swallowing all those groundless rumours, rejecting those who stand out being conspicuous and the minorities .

Because the class leader dislikes me, everyone just ignores my existence . What I experienced here could also happen in Japanese senior high school .

Why the sudden apology?

I questioned what the reason for the sudden change of mind was .

I listened to Patrick .

Patrick? Why did you mention his name here? Speaking of which, he was also the one who told me the prince want to meet .

Prince Edwin continues to answer my question .

Patrick told me what Miss Yumiela said . Thats your strength is based on efforts that are incomparable to us . Ive been hearing everyday stories about you, and I finally understand that you were an ordinary person .

I was blind to believe that I was making the most effort, but deep down in my heart, I was scared that you werent normal .

I know it sounds like a poor excuse . And how selfish is this, but can you forgive me?

I understand his Highness situation . I was also aware that I lack common sense myself . Please treat me well .

I dont know whether to forgive Prince Edwin or not, and its not that I dont want to get along with him, nor do I want to retaliate . I dont think this will change my behaviour in particular .

Id like to do something to make up for my mistakes, is there anything that I can do for you? Ill try my best to make it happen .

Then, will you allow me to accompany to the subjugation of the Demon King?

Every time he did something, my peace became distant, so I dont need anything else . If possible, I dont want you to get involved as much as possible .

Ah, just like what Patrick said .

Prince Edwin looks satisfied . What did Patrick tell him?

Your Highness, may I ask a question? What did Patrick have to say about me?

I hope I can ask this much . Im worried to hear it .

He said that Miss Yumiela has no interest in power and fortune, basically a good-natured person with a strong personality and even though you have a bad reputation you didnt give up .

It was way more than I expected . Theres just one thing that worries me .

Basically What do you mean?

Patrick said that Sometimes your mind and behaviour are strange but you are a good person .

I knew it, I shouldnt have said anything . The prince, who felt my gaze, explains .

Im answering your question sincerely

You cant help but be serious in a strange place . Somehow, I found out what Patrick thought about me

When Prince Edwin finished with our discussion, he left the room, passing Principal Ronald who came in .

How was your talk with His Highness?

I thought he was a different person . Its not his body double, right?

When I gave him my honest impression, he gave me a wry smile and said .

Its been a strange year, from the start Prince Edwin was a well-informed and flexible child . Im relieved that he finally opened his eyes .

Well, I can cooperate and help to raise his level, will he managed to take care the Demon King?

I cant help but feel grateful to Patrick for his intervention, and I might be able to spend a decent school life .

However, the other three are still being their usual self .

The other three that being mentioned here would be Alicia and the two capture targets .

It would be good if his Highness could convince them

I did that, but its not working . Alicia-san is stubborn, and the others are blind to her . So, I decided to intervene by forcing Alicia-san, even if she didnt want to level up .

But, Id like to ask is this okay? As long as she didnt die, its fine, right?

That stupid prince, since you apologize, I wanted you to persuade the others . Looking back a little, I feel the same way .

I dont mind with Alicias power levelling since Im the one who suggested it to the principal earlier .

Alicia may be a little bit more reasonable if she learns the fun and joy of leveling up .