I Was Reincarnated as a Commoner. I Can’t Stand Living Like This, so I’ll Become an Aristocrat! C190

190, Regarding resumption of classes and expeditions

Summer vacation finally came to an end yesterday, and my days at the Royal School began again today. 

I got ready in the morning, remembering the days before summer vacation, and came to school with Lucien in a horse-drawn carriage. Then I entered the E class classroom. 

Ronnie has already arrived in the classroom, and everyone else seems to have gathered as well. For some reason, many people arrive earlier than usual on the first day after a long holiday. While thinking about this, I headed to my seat next to Ronnie. 

"Good morning Ronnie"

"Ah, Leon. Good morning."

"How is everyone? Are you getting used to it?"

"Yeah, there's no problem. I'm surprised by the difference from my previous life, but I think I'm enjoying every day more than that. It seems like I'm happiest that I have three meals a day. I watched Tino-san make the food. When I have free time, I watch it from the kitchen entrance.''

Ronnie said with a slightly bitter smile. 

"That's right. Well, it's good that you're used to it. Then, is it okay for me to start working now?"

"Yeah! I don't think it's a problem at all. I told everyone where the market is and where the shops are, and I even toured the shops."

"I see. Well then, let's go to the dormitory tomorrow after school and talk about our future work. Should we also discuss sales and expenses at that time?"

"Yeah, I'm fine with that. I think everyone is fine with that too."

"Then, tomorrow after school, let's take Ronnie home with us in the carriage. I'll ask you to take a separate carriage with Lucien on the way home."

"Are you okay?"

"of course!"

"Thank you. Well, I'll tell everyone that Leon will be coming tomorrow."

“Nice to meet you.”

While I was talking with Ronnie about our future plans, Mr. Steve, who was in charge of class E, came into the classroom. It's been a while. 

"Is everyone here? It's the end of summer vacation, so you're probably still feeling like you're on vacation, but make sure to switch up and work hard on your studies! Also, I have one important message for you today, so please listen carefully."

Steve-sensei said that, his expression becoming a little serious. 

"It's about the next fall break, and I'm going to go to the monster forest for an extracurricular class."

When Mr. Steve said that, the class became noisy. 

I'm sure you'd be confused if you suddenly heard something like this. Until now, even though I knew about the existence of the monster forest, it was something far away. 

But I was the one who proposed it, so I'm deeply moved that it's finally been decided. Now I can finally go to the monster forest. 

"I'm told there's almost no danger as the knights will be there to protect you, but they can't force you to participate, so you're free to participate. However, those who don't participate will be required to write a research report about the monster forest during fall break. After that, those who participate will be awarded a medal that is given to those who challenge the monster forest.I want you to think about that and discuss it at your parents' house and decide whether or not to participate. Please decide by then. I'll be recruiting participants next weekend."

When Steve-sensei said that, one girl raised her hand. She is a cool girl who is the child of a knight and aspires to become a knight herself. 

"Teacher, why are you going to the monster forest? I don't think there has ever been an expedition like this before...Is it true that this country will eventually be swallowed up by the monster forest? ...?”

"I also heard from father. However, it didn't seem like he was serious if he was just exaggerating..."

"At home, my father and the butler were having a very serious discussion."

"I haven't heard of that. What do you mean!?"

Starting with the girl's words, everyone started talking at once. 

Actually, I asked Richard-sama a few days ago, and it seems that he has finally decided to tell all the nobles about the monster forest. It seems like they've been working out the details ever since I talked to Richard-sama last time. 

And along with that, it seems that they will be disseminating information about the threat of the monster forest to commoners within a few days. I don't know what will happen... It's a little scary, but the threat of the monster forest is unavoidable. It can't be helped. 

As I was thinking about this and looking at the classroom that had suddenly descended into chaos, Ronnie next to me spoke to me in a whisper. 

"Leon, what do you mean? Being swallowed up by a monster forest... aren't you trying to suppress it?"

"No. I'm saying this because it will be announced to commoners eventually, but it seems like it's not being contained. It's being swallowed up more and more. That's why I think we should all share a sense of crisis and work together. That's it. I think I can hold it down..."

When I said that, Ronnie looked like he couldn't swallow my words. Then he opens his mouth with a worried expression. 

　

“Can we really suppress that by working together?”

...What should I do? They're teaching the aristocrats the fact that it's really dangerous. But to the common people, they announce that if they do their best to avoid chaos, they can suppress it. 

Ronnie is a commoner, but he won't do anything to stir up chaos, and above all, if he's at the Royal Academy, he'll learn about it eventually. 

I thought so and said quietly into Ronnie's ear. 

"It seems like the situation is actually quite difficult... But if I tell them honestly it will confuse them, so for the commoners, I'll make it sound like we'll work together to overcome it."

"How hard is...how much?"

"I don't know exactly... but I wonder if we can become adults..."

When I said that, Ronnie had a shocked expression on his face. 

“Is that really true?”

"Yeah. But no one knows what will happen from now on. Besides, I'm sure they'll think of countermeasures."

"I see..."

"It's okay! I'll protect everyone I know, including Ronnie and everyone else. I'm really good at magic."

When I said that, Ronnie seemed to think I was forcing myself to say that, and he smiled a little. 

"Thank you. I can't use magic either, but I'll protect everyone."

As the two of us were talking, Steve-sensei spoke up. 

“You guys, be quiet for once!”

As soon as I said that, everyone became quiet. 

"I understand that you're confused. Actually, I'm confused too. I heard the story about being swallowed up by the monster forest a few days ago, but it's hard to believe. However, the information from the royal family... I don't think it's a hoax.For now, consider whether or not to go to the monster forest.I don't know if it's true or not. The best thing to do is to look at it. Also, it seems that the money for the expedition will be provided by the government. So, don't worry about the money. Then, decide by the end of next week!"

Mr. Steve said that and left the classroom. 

When the teacher left, everyone started talking noisily again. However, since everyone has the same information, it seems like they can't decide whether to go to the monster forest or not. 

However, there are many aspiring knights in this class, so it seems that people who aim to become knights will go. 

"What about Ronnie?"

"...What about Leon?"

"I'm going. I wanted to go once. I don't want to know nothing and find out it's too late."

"...That's right. Yeah, I'll go too."

Ronnie thought for a moment, but then seemed to have made up his mind and said that with an expression that seemed to be fixating on something. 

"Then, let's go together to see the truth about the monster forest."

"Yeah. Then I'll think about countermeasures. I want to help the whole family. A child like me might not be able to do anything by himself, but I think it's better than doing nothing."

"That's right. I also want to help my family and loved ones."

...And if I can, I want to help this country. 

I stopped saying those words. It's too grand for Ronnie, who doesn't know my abilities. 

But I want to do whatever I can. To do that, first of all, go to the monster forest once, learn about the current situation, increase your magical power, and be able to teleport to the monster forest. 

Our daily lives are busy, but we have to work hard to maintain that daily life. 

After that, the atmosphere was a bit unsettling, but after completing several classes, the first day of school after the holidays was over.