Chapter 3: The TS Villainous Noble Son Enters the Maiden School

—Elon Theocracy.

Thanks to Elise's coordination, we were able to reach the Outer Wall where the urban area is located quite smoothly. The Papal Agency is deep within the urban area, rejecting any foreign enemy invasion with the Inner Wall. There was a checkpoint in front of the large gate of the Outer Wall, but since we confirmed the password at Oho-goe Monastery, we passed without difficulty.

Even so, there are a lot of people. It has the atmosphere of a tourist spot packed with people, people, people due to inbound tourism effects. The difference is that half the road is heading toward the Inner Wall. The other half is heading outward from the Inner Wall. The people here are coming for pilgrimage.

Speaking of the Inner Wall, the Clazit family—Inarsha's birthplace—and the school building of Sanct Maiden Academy are in the urban area, their premises close enough to touch the Inner Wall near the Papal Agency. This is likely so they can rush to the Papal Agency immediately in an emergency or attend to defenses.

Kira♪ Bright!

Light reflected off polished armor jumped into my eyes.

"Even so, every knight passing by is decked out in expensive-looking equipment."

"Yes, the Elon Church runs a banking business. They hold travelers' money and exchange it at their destination. They operate using that deposited money to gain enormous profits."

For gaining enormous profits, the backs of the female knights were completely bare skin; only the bikini armor plates and strings hid the important parts...

Yeah, well, it's an Eroge after all.

By the way, it is forbidden to swell your crotch looking at the backs of female knights.

Hmm, is this a nudist beach?

"They do various things besides bestowing healing, huh."

"Yes, healing is free of charge. Since there are only occasional donations, they cannot survive on that alone. However..."

Just as Elise was about to say something, a voice called out from behind.

"Hey, isn't that Elise! Long time no see..."

"Inarsha-san... I am happy to see you too."

"We're childhood friends, stop the honorifics."

Usually, I’d think how did she know from just Elise's back, but seeing her sparkling silver hair again, I was convinced. Compared to the silver-shiny armor just now, it's simply gentle on the eyes.

"Inarsha-san's complexion looks much better too."

"Hmm? Ah... well, yes. I cannot drag it out forever..."

When I turned around slowly, Inarsha showed a surprised expression with her mouth half-open.

"You are..."

"Ahaha... We meet again."

Wasn't she still at Oho-goe Monastery!?

Miscalculation... I aimed for the best timing to avoid contact with Inarsha as much as possible, but to achieve a reunion as if aimed perfectly...

Well, naturally, even with the corrective force, I don't think flirting between girls causes pregnancy, but if I turn back to Nord and a mistake happens, it leads to death starting from Nine's birth...

"You were acquaintances... with Elise. Ah, no, if you are wearing the Hero Academy uniform, it isn't strange to be acquaintances."

"Norn-sama is my classmate, you know."

Ooh! Elise!

Even without coordinating stories, she returned the answer I desired to Inarsha.

Inarsha exchanged a hug with Elise as a greeting, and next, I hugged her too.

"I heard the Count's house is having trouble, but I am happy to be able to see your face again."

"Me too."

Ah, beautiful girls sharing the joy of reunion; thanks to TS, I was able to get a share too.

Seriously teetee!

"By the way, you ... I heard rumors on the wind that you are associating with a not-very-good person, is it true? And not even engaged yet..."

"Associating... I am simply serving Nord-sama."

"Nord... hmm, it is unexpected for you , rumored to be the next Saintess, to be a lady attendant."

"No, not a lady attendant, I am a maid."

To Inarsha who tilted her head, Elise declared she was a maid sharply. As if being my maid was a source of pride...

"Then, as a close friend, I want to ask frankly. Is it true that you is being used as an outlet for Nord Villance's lust?"

"Tha-That i────s────! No────!"

I hurriedly covered Elise's mouth.

"Yeah yeah, it was really dangerous. Just in the nick of time, Count Magdalia and the others came to save Elise from her predicament, so she was safe."

"Nord-sama would never do such a terrible..."

I whispered to Elise.

"If Inarsha finds out my good points, rivals might increase, you know."

"Ugh... That is true..."

I could say it because I'm in Norn's form, but that's self-praise... I get embarrassed saying it myself.

However, raising Inarsha's favorability toward Nord risks raising my death flag, so caution is necessary.

It was when I was shaking my head left and right out of fear. Inarsha gripped my hand tightly, narrowing her eyes and smiling gently. I was bewildered by an expression she never showed to Nord.

"To think you would come all the way to study abroad at Sanct Maiden Academy, not Oho-goe Monastery... As Student Council President, I want to welcome you greatly."

Fua!? No no, studying abroad at Sanct Maiden Academy where only young maidens gather... Oi! Besides, the dorms there are two to a room...

Elise and I were brought to Sanct Maiden Academy, half-forcibly by Inarsha...

Setting Elise aside, it would be impossible for the current me to resist Inarsha. Here, rather than struggling poorly, I have no choice but to follow her.

"With this, we can spend time slowly, just the two of us, Norn-sama!"

"A-Ah... that's right."

Well, if it's Elise, there should be no problem. Even if she gets lewd with me in Norn form, it shouldn't count. I was relieved, thinking I would surely be roommates with the familiar Elise in the Sanct Maiden Academy girls' dorm, but...

"Elise will be in the Saintess Wing, and Norn will be in the Holy Knight Wing."

""Eh!?""

"Inarsha-san, please wait. I cannot sleep unless I am with Norn-sama."

"I shall have sleep-incense prepared. Hmm? But you was able to sleep properly when you visited last time? Could it be that being attacked by Nord became a trauma?"

"That is not it! I just cannot sleep..."

"I see, then see you later."

"Yes..."

Kuh, that Elise, who usually has a retort for everything, backed down obediently!?

As expected, the name Ice Sword Princess is not for show...

Well, maybe it can't be helped since she is a senior, one year older than us.

Even so, it's unthinkable that Inarsha, who has no Soeur (sister-bond), would nominate me out of everyone.

Incidentally, Soeur is—how do I explain it—think of it like the girls' version of the painfully suffocating "Peach Garden Oath" like "Born at different times, but we die together."

Or so I presumed...

Accompanied by Inarsha, I stamped the documents for studying abroad at Sanct Maiden Academy in the Student Council Room. Compared to the Hero Academy, Sanct Maiden Academy values student autonomy, and it seems the student council acts as proxy for things teachers would do in normal schools.

According to Elise's proposal, entering and exiting the Papal Agency is easy for Sanct Maiden Academy students. Certainly, research in the Papal Agency's Grand Library must proceed smoothly.

I'm just torn on whether to prioritize finding a way to dispel the curse or a way to resurrect Dalia.

Either way, it seems I have to spend time at Sanct Maiden Academy.

But I can't get used to this outfit...

Inarsha also changed from her dignified armor into the Sanct Maiden Academy uniform. Of course, me too...

Ah, no, just like the Hero Academy, the strings of the panties are visible...

Anyway, the sailor uniform looked like the lineup of a Cosplay-Brothel covering anime characters. I knew it from game knowledge, but I never imagined I'd end up wearing it myself. The only salvation is that it isn't cross-dressing.

Have I finally become a battleship-girl too...

While thinking I'd like rigging prepared if that were the case, I exited the dressing room fidgeting, and Inarsha, who usually has a stiff expression, seemed to have her blue eyes shining.

"It suits you very well."

"Thank you..."

Even though I'm TS-ed, being praised while looking like a girl feels like a complex fracture inside...

Huh? Inarsha looks at me, then looks away. Could she be shy? Her skin, white as if translucent, seems slightly red...

The Sanct Maiden Academy building interior is William Merrell Vories style, which left many Western-style architectures in Western Japan. Walking down the corridor decorated with an elegant feel alongside Inarsha...

—Rosa Azure-sama!?
—No way, she's bringing another girl!?
—F-Frustrating but... cute...

Hiding their mouths with handkerchiefs and fans, female students were whispering something in small voices.

Just as I was thinking that someone as dignified and caring as Inarsha would be quite popular with girls too, Inarsha suddenly stopped walking.

"Oh my? It is rare for Inarsha-san to accompany someone."

A droopy-eyed young lady with pink drill hair drifting a sweet scent confronted us.

"Soulie, is it... Right, perfect timing. Let me introduce you too. This is Norn."

"I am Norn Soln. Pleased to meet you."

"I am named Soulie Varietta. I serve as a managerial Executive Officer for the Superior group, Rosa Luminas Legion, whose name roars not only in the Elon Theocracy but even to the Demon Lord Army."

Is that it? Like using horizontal letters (English/Katakana words) like "I'll Attract with vibes that are hip and hop you can't get with dangerous drug dope!"?

No, maybe not... I inevitably felt a vibe of incompetence from Soulie, but she herself is overflowing with confidence.

"And yet the world praises the Clazit family just because their lineage is higher... Inarsha-san, that ends with your generation too. From now on, I shall take over all your work."

A tone as if saying there is no turn for Inarsha. But Inarsha didn't mind at all.

"Is that so, that helps. There was a petition to the Student Council from the students of the Saintess Wing that the water output from the well is bad. I would like to request you to handle that."

"Wha—!?"

"Sorry, but I have to guide Norn."

Inarsha breezed past Soulie. I lightly bowed and followed Inarsha.

Grind, grind.

I heard a sound like teeth grinding from behind and looked back, but there was only the figure of Soulie walking elegantly. Was it my hearing playing tricks on me?

"Norn, what is wrong?"

"No, nothing."

"There are many things I want to introduce to you . I am sure you will like our school."

Her steps leading me by the hand are light. Inarsha can have such a gentle smile...

After all, knowing her after her dignity was destroyed by Nord in Rising Hero... She regained a little brightness after living with Kain, but that was like a hollow cheerfulness just so Kain wouldn't worry.

After the general tour of the school building was finished, I was led by Inarsha through the connecting corridor. Then we arrived at the Holy Knight Wing. Proceeding to the back, Inarsha took out a key with an old-fashioned clover-type handle and opened a simple yet designed door.

"Come in, this is you 's room."

Responding to her beckoning, I entered, and a nice scent unique to maidens drifted in. Being an Eroge world, the room was the ideal that gentlemen of the world yearn for.

Guuu... My stomach bug growled without reading the mood.

"Sorry. It was already that time. I was so happy to reunite with you that I unintentionally forgot the time. Let us have dinner with Elise."

Contrary to my stomach, the female knight who could read the mood perfectly showed consideration. As expected, Inarsha is a capable woman despite her youth.

However, I decline her grateful proposal.

"Ah, no, I am fine. Inarsha-san must have stories to catch up on with Elise, so I will go bathe first."

"Is that so... That is unfortunate. But I shall respect your 's will."

Inarsha's expression didn't change, but she dropped her shoulders and sighed. I thought it was a bit rude, but this is for both our sakes. After all, Nord deceived and impregnated her in the game. It wasn't something I did, but I thought I shouldn't get too deeply involved with her.

After receiving the spare room key from Inarsha, I walked down the corridor in the opposite direction of the bath.

Unexpectedly, I obtained student status at Sanct Maiden Academy. I can use the library here openly. Chest swelling with expectation, I scavenged through literature for a way to dispel my TS and a way to resurrect Dalia peacefully, but...

"Isn't that Norn. What a coincidence."

"Inarsha-san..."

Inarsha called out to me friendly, but it is not a coincidence at all.

This is the third time today! Encountering Inarsha outside the room!

I can assume without mistake that I am completely under Inarsha's surveillance. However, Inarsha doesn't sneak around or hide even if I spot her. She greets me so cheerfully I wonder where her reputation for being uptight went.

"Are you not going to the bathhouse?"

"I wasn't mentally prepared yet... I intended to go after reading a book."

"Is that so? Would it be alright if I join you at the table?"

"Sorry, my preparations are complete."

I left the library before Inarsha, but she seemed to be checking the spine of the book I returned to the shelf, interested in it.

Being marked by Inarsha caused greasy sweat to cover my armpits, back, and behind my knees from nervousness.

I headed to the bathhouse she told me about because I wanted to wash it off cleanly. Looking at the spare key handed to me, Lucitania is carved on it. To hand over the possession of someone important to Inarsha...

Does making me her roommate mean she was that lonely after losing Lucitania?

Arriving at the large bathhouse, sounds like bath buckets hitting tiles echoed ka-pohn. Since Sanct Maiden Academy has only girls, naturally there is only one entrance...

Resolved, I entered the changing room, and female students were kya-kya-ing, exposing their skin and taking off their clothes.

S-So-rry...

I almost apologized instinctively, but that would be a mistake. I am a girl right now.

Large bountiful melons, small buds... A scene where a rich variety of tits are poppings out defenselessly and generously; there are no words but shocking. Moreover, being an Eroge world, even mob characters are beautiful girls... Suppressing the itch around my crotch, which should have become completely lonely [empty], I headed to the shower room. The large bath was a high hurdle for me Even though I have a girl's body, I don't have the courage to enter the bath openly.

Thinking about getting horny in the bathhouse might make me catch a cold, so I quickly took a shower and returned to my room. Needless to say, I had trouble knowing where to look while washing because Norn, despite being slender, is unexpectedly well-endowed in certain places.

"Wah!?"

I opened the trunk case and let out a voice close to a scream. As expected, I couldn't very well sleep in just panties and a bra, so I searched for nightwear, but...

None! I realized for the first time right then that leaving the clothing choice to Elise, Mao, and Nirvana was a mistake. There were a few sets of nightwear included, but the lineup consisted only of see-through babydolls. I had hoped there would be at least a camisole and sweat-fabric short pants...

Come to think of it, when those three visit my room at night, they are usually in see-through babydolls. Mao has even been stark naked under a gown sometimes, but...

Then, is there a gown...?

I searched the case pinning a thread of hope on it, but there wasn't one. Tearfully, I slipped my arms into a babydoll, but seeing my reflection in the dresser mirror, I instinctively self-retorted, 'How outrageous!'

"Norn...!?"

"Hyaaaaa!?"

As I spun around like a ballerina, Inarsha was standing right in front of me. She had probably knocked, but I was so absorbed in the moment that I didn't notice.

"I see. If you are in the mood, then I must respond to those feelings as well..."

Inarsha suddenly began taking off her uniform, causing me to panic. Is she actually Gachi-Yuri (hardcore lesbian)!? In the CG stills, she was only soft enough to touch foreheads with Lucitania...

"Wa-wait, Inarsha-san! What are you trying to do, leaving me out of the loop like this!?"

"No, I simply thought we should rest, so I was changing."

"That is a lie!"

It was no wonder Elise shouted that accusation.

Inarsha was trying to princess-carry me and lay me down on the canopy bed.

"Inarsha-san, you were planning to do unspeakable things to Norn-sama, weren't you? That is why you made yourself her roommate! That is cowardly!"

"That is not it. Elise is a Saintess Cadet, and Norn is a Holy Knight Cadet. Naturally, the room assignments are decided based on that. I have no ulterior motives."

When I peeked at Elise, she was growling, "Gununu..."

"Rest assured. Or do you think I would toy with someone precious to Elise?"

"If it is Inarsha-san... I suppose not..."

Elise was swayed by Inarsha's bond, and her earlier momentum vanished completely; she became as quiet as a borrowed cat.

"If anything happens, may I come here immediately?"

"Ah, of course. We can have 'girls' talk' between the three of us... perhaps a pajama party on our day off would be nice."

"Inarsha-san!"

Elise took Inarsha's hands, her clear eyes shining more beautifully than usual.

I see. So Elise listens if you persuade her like that...

That is very educational.

"Norn-sama, please forgive me for not being able to stay with you."

"No, don't worry about it. Goodnight, Elise."

"Yes, Norn-sama. Goodnight."

After hugging both me and Inarsha, Elise returned to her own room.

We decided to sleep and got into bed, but perhaps due to the Sankt Maiden academy's sense of propriety, separate bedding was provided.

As long as they are separated, it doesn't count as sharing a bed.

It was quibbling, but I placed the back of my head on the pillow and covered myself with the bedding, but...

"You are a little red. Do you have a fever?"

Eh? Inarsha had crossed the established line and, of all things, was looming over me on all fours right in front of my face.

Wait, wait, wait!

While I was flustered, her beautiful face—far more artistic than any art piece—closed in. By the time I thought Ah!, Inarsha and I had achieved intimate contact.

Her forehead, revealed as she lifted her bangs with her hand, was touching mine...

We were so close that our lips were only centimeters away from touching.

Inarsha's hand gently touched my cheek.

"You seem to be fine. I was slightly worried that the fatigue from the journey might be showing."

As a preventive measure, I brought up Lucitania's name. If she still has feelings for Lucitania, she surely wouldn't make a move on me.

"Um... what kind of relationship did you have with Lucitania-san?"

"Lucitania was my Soeur. You might laugh, but until I became Soeurs with her, I could not sleep without hugging my teddy bear, Misha. Contrary to her appearance, she was too straight-laced... As a result, she incurred the displeasure of the Pope, Priestess Ellis-sama, and was condemned as a 'Defiled Saintess'..."

Among us users, Lucitania was treated as nothing more than a magic mana tank...

"But Lucitania only asserted herself within the Sankt Maiden. This was supposed to be a place where opinions could be exchanged freely..."

"So, someone sold Lucitania-san out."

"Shh."

Inarsha covered my mouth with her hand.

"I want to believe that there is no one among us who would sell out a comrade like that..."

Stating that wish, Inarsha moved away from me.

If I were Nord, the distance from Ackersen to Elon wouldn't make me feel fatigued, but in Norn's body, sleepiness attacked me as if my battery had run out.

How many hours had passed?

Everyone was asleep, and a faint voice echoed in the quiet dormitory room.

And right beside me... It seemed Inarsha had mistaken me for a plush doll and was clinging to me. I had to pull away... just as I thought that, she whispered, "Lucitania..." and a drop of liquid ran down my cheek.

The stout-hearted Inarsha was desperately hiding the loneliness of Lucitania's absence. I was struck by her vulnerability. I had become completely weak myself, but I thought I could at least distract Inarsha from her loneliness, so I wiped her cheek with my finger and stroked her hair.

If Inarsha finds out Norn's true identity is Nord, I might become rust on her 【Spiral Blade】. Praying that the Ice Sword Princess wouldn't awaken to the truth, I slowly closed my eyes.

────The Next Day.

"Is it true? You wish to make Norn-kun your Soeur?"

Inarsha and I had been summoned to the Student Council Room. A beautiful girl with dark purple hair in a wolf cut covering one eye, dark circles under her eyes, looking somewhat unhealthy, was interrogating Inarsha.

The atmosphere was exactly like a high-pressure job interview.

"Ah, I apologize for the late introduction. I am the Student Council Vice President and leader of the Dark Rose Legion 《Rosa Nox Legion》, Elsinore Darsonen. You may call me El."

In front of Inarsha and me were a long desk and three chairs. Usually, Student Council President Inarsha would sit in the middle seat, but the two of us were made to sit in the chairs facing Elsinore.

Elsinore looked completely dark-attribute, but she was a legitimate Saintess Cadet and belonged to the Saintess Ward.

Soulie, sitting one seat away to her left, stood up abruptly.

"It is impossible! For the Student Council President to suddenly designate a Soeur! And a transfer student who just arrived, no less! Such authoritarian tyranny, privatizing the position of Student Council President, cannot be forgiven!"

Soulie slammed the desk (Dai-pan) and barked, pointing her finger at Inarsha to declare her verdict. She looked like she wanted to shout 'Objection!' like in a certain courtroom game.

Just as we wondered where the accusation was heading, the door to the Student Council Room made a rattling sound.

"It seems there are many insects today."

Elsinore looked suspicious and opened the door...

"""Wah!?"""

A crowd of female students fell inside like dominoes.

"Is everyone okay?"

Elise was helping up the students who were piled on top of each other, unable to get up.

Elise came to eavesdrop too...? There were no fewer than ten students who fell. It seems the fact that Inarsha had set her sights on me caused quite an uproar in the Sankt Maiden.

"It cannot be helped. I shall allow you all to observe. I cannot concentrate with noise outside."

Thanks to Elsinore's quick thinking, the eavesdropping girls were allowed to witness the proceedings.

"Now, let us return to the agenda. First, calm down, Soulie. There have been examples of transfer students becoming Soeurs in the past."

"Even so, is it permissible for the Student Council President to do something as scandalous, dangerous, and immoral as dragging a transfer student into her own room?"

"If that is a problem, I am prepared to resign as Student Council President at any time. I believe that Norn possesses hidden talent! I suspected that spending time by my side might help it blossom. This action is based on my own convictions."

Inarsha stood up from her chair and answered Soulie's question resolutely. Even from a guy's perspective, Inarsha's defense was cool.

I almost fell for her.

Trans-sexual Girls' Love, or Tosegara for short, might be hated by fanatical Yuri fundamentalists. Oops, I don't want to be infected by a pretentious user of loanwords like Soulie—just as I was thinking that, Inarsha said something outrageous.

"If she dislikes spending time with me, she will be in Soulie's care, but..."

Inarsha lowered her tone slightly and looked alternately at me and Soulie.

No, no, if forced to choose between sharing a room with Inarsha or Soulie, it's decided: Inarsha. Because Soulie looks like she'd impose her own personal rules as if they were rules agreed upon by everyone.

Seeing that the odds were against her, Soulie made a knowing face and appealed.

"I know it. I know that Norn thinks Inarsha is a bit annoying."

Me? I don't think she's annoying. I just felt unbearable knowing Inarsha lost everything because of what Nord did in the game, and since she is a heroine who should originally be with Kain, I just wanted to keep my distance.

Probably, those feelings showed in my attitude, and Soulie saw through it.

"No, that is not true at all. I want to become Soeurs with Inarsha-san."

Seeing those tears, I decided to support her. Only as Norn, strictly speaking...

However, even if we are both girls, no echi stuff! (Assertion).

"She says so as well. Since we mutually agree, may I ask why Soulie objects?"

Wait, did I fall into Inarsha's trap too? No, no, we are merely fighting together until the curse is broken.

Inarsha pressed the speechless Soulie.

"Soulie, you are forgetting something important. A Soeur is not something decided by others, but a bond deepened by mutual consent. Even if you object, I designate Norn as my Soeur."

"Umu... It is as Inarsha says."

Elsinore agreed with Inarsha's opinion, and the flow completely changed.

"I-I understand what Inarsha wants to say... As long as you do not do anything illegal, I suppose it is fine..."

As Soulie yielded, applause erupted from the observers. What started sparse turned into a thunderous ovation. Not all of the Sankt Maiden, but at least the observers here seemed to formally recognize Inarsha and me as Soeurs.

"Pilgrim Norn-kun, do you have a moment?"

"Ah, yes."

While Inarsha was being bombarded with questions by the newspaper club girls, Elsinore tugged my sleeve and led me out of the Student Council Room.

"Soulie has a tendency to harbor too much rivalry toward Inarsha. That in itself is not bad, but if it becomes excessive, it creates cracks. I want the two of them to get along."

"I think so too."

"I am hoping, you see, that you can become a support for Inarsha, whose heart has not yet fully healed. So that the day will come when that child can truly laugh from the bottom of her heart again..."

Saying only that, Elsinore turned her back to me, raised a hand saying "I have research," and walked away.

────【Elise's POV】

I really wanted to share a room with Nord-sama, but Inarsha-san stole him away... Even though we're in the Elon Theocracy, far from the Ackersen Kingdom, where we could have flirted alone together without Mao-san or Nirvana-san interrupting.

But I was entrusted with an important role by Nord-sama. Nord-sama lamented that Inarsha was constantly watching him, so he couldn't move properly to investigate.

This is where I must strip off a layer for Nord-sama's sake. Actually, I wouldn't mind if Nord-sama loved me after I stripped, but...

Sighing deeply, I returned to my room, and my new roommate appeared wearing a mask.

"It has been a while, Elise. I am glad to see you again. You are the best friend who associates with me without fear."

"Oh no! For Elsinore-san to call me a friend... You are actually someone I should call 'Sensei'."

Elsinore-san is the supreme practitioner of Holy Magic regarding curse-breaking and detoxification in the Elon Theocracy—no, in the entire Franoa Continent. Although she was seen as closer to a Saintess than me, she was shunned by the Papal Court due to her witch-like appearance and remained a student of the Sankt Maiden forever.

"I am not good with that stiff stuff. You don't even need honorifics. Well, I leave it to Elise's preference. You probably have your own way of doing things."

"I... I... I have something to apologize to Elsinore-san for."

Yes, that is the fact that I became ranked first as a Saintess Cadet over the older Elsinore-san. When I honestly confessed to her...

"What, you were worried about that? As expected, you are worthy of being a Saintess. You do not stop at listening to your neighbor's suffering and feeling pained, but you throw yourself into solving it. But Elise. There is no need for worry. Rather, if I became a Saintess, I wouldn't be able to research poisons and curses freely. I want to do research more than become a Saintess."

Elsinore-san put her hand over her masked mouth and burst into laughter.

"Fuhihi... Elise, wouldn't you like to develop a merciless poison detoxification magic where simply touching makes the flesh melt, revealing the bone? The joy of analyzing the composition one by one is irreplaceable!"

"I-I would feel terrible taking Elsinore-san's research away, so just teaching me the results is enough!"

"Is that so? I wanted you to peer into the abyss of poison and the eternal darkness of curses, what a pity. But I am happy you come to me like this. Usually, only the bunch from the Dark Rose Legion 《Rosa Nox Legion》 comes."

Elsinore-san is misunderstood because of her appearance, but she is knowledgeable, kind, and generously publishes the research results she poured her lifeblood into.

"But is it okay to publish these detoxification and curse-breaking circuits that no one has ever solved?"

"I feel joy in solving them. Those who want the medals and rewards from those results can take them."

Elsinore-san might be able to break the powerful curse placed on Nord-sama. But if it comes to light that Nord-sama is transformed into a girl by magic, what will happen to him?

No matter how kind Inarsha-san and Elsinore-san are, given that bad rumors are circulating, I must not carelessly reveal Norn-sama's identity.

Even if the curse is broken successfully, if he is found to be Nord, far from getting along with everyone at the Sankt Maiden, it will turn into a bloody conflict.

That's no good! Absolutely...

How can I make them understand that Nord-sama is cool, kind, reliable, and a noble person who always comes to help me when I'm in trouble without asking for anything in return?

I felt overwhelmed and ended up hugging Elsinore-san, who was nearby.

"Ah, Elise. I forgot to tell you something. I was analyzing a curse circuit where one remains stuck after being hugged, but it seems it will take a while to complete."

"Eh?"

I tried to release my hands touching Elsinore-san, but they were stuck tight and wouldn't separate.

"I never thought Elise was so passionate. I would have appreciated it if you took steps like a confession first, but I also think it is not good to spurn affection. If possible, let us talk thoroughly, just the two of us, after the curse breaks."

"Eh, eh, wa-wait Elsinore-san!?"

Just as my hands wouldn't leave Elsinore-san and she was blushing, looking not entirely displeased, there was a knock, and Norn-sama opened the door.

"Elise, I'm going on a subjugation mission with Inarsha-san for a bit... Excuse me."

"Norn-sama! It's wrong, this is!"

Norn-sama quietly closed the door...

Why! Why! Why does Nord-sama always appear at the worst timing!?

────【Nord's POV】

It happened the next morning. I had officially become Soeurs with Inarsha, but...

"Hi, Norn."

"..."

Don't 'Hi, Norn' me! When I woke up, Inarsha was completely stark naked and had slipped under my duvet. As I thought, contact with Inarsha is danger...

"There is still time before class. I want to know more about Norn."

"D-don't touch me theeeere!"

Inarsha slid her hand inside my babydoll nightie and stroked my bare skin. I-I'm the one who wants to do the stroking, not the one to be stroked!

I want to search right now if there's a court where I can sue for sexual harassment from a Holy Knight.

Just as I finally escaped Inarsha's doting affection and changed into my uniform, there was a sudden knock on the door, and a voice called out.

『Captain Inarsha, excuse me while you are resting!』

"Permission granted, come in."

I had finished changing, but Inarsha, still in her underwear, invited the Blue Rose Legion 《Rosa Azure Legion》 member inside.

"What is it? Roxane."

"A subjugation request has been issued. It seems village girls were kidnapped by goblins in a northern settlement and taken into a dungeon serving as their nest."

"Understood, we leave immediately. Roxane, gather everyone."

"That won't be necessary. Everyone is already gathered in the courtyard!"

The one who entered the room was a lively beautiful girl named Roxane, with short hair and black hair like mine, giving a boyish impression. She signaled me with her eyes, and she and I helped Inarsha change into her armor.