The Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles
End Vol 1 Chapter 9: Failure

TL Note: Androgny = sex with neutral appearance, some male and some female. I also lack understanding, but anyway this is ‘Maskulin and Feminim in one container’. For those who are curious, just search the internet ^_^.

Riom ignored all the girls who approached her. The male students were jealous and they started spreading false rumors about Rio. Believing the thing he heard was true, Stead accused Rio based on the rumors. Never doubted that Rio was the enemy of all women. Even if it was just a rumor, Rio felt fed up.

“Hei, Stead. You're a nobleman, so don't accuse someone without proof.” After witnessing the scene that happened, Seria intervened.

“But...” saw Seria's expression, Stead retracted what he wanted to say.

“Even if Rio was that kind of person, as an instructor and as long as I still catch my breath, I wouldn't let that kind of behavior exist in class.” He stated it clearly. Stead reluctantly withdrew after hearing that.

“.....I'll obey your words, but just remember this is an ordinary person. I just made you an enemy of my family, the Duke family euguno.”

“I'll remember it.” After saying so, Rio bowed to Seria and left the classroom. Rio hinted to meet Seria after school by giving a wry smile. It was a sign that only the two of them knew. After school, Rio arrived at the Seria laboratory room.

“Seriously, they are really disgusting as always.”

“Yes, I'm more or less used to it.” Rio smiled bitterly while tasting the black tea. By the way, Rio made that tea. The reason for that, was because Seria admitted that the tea made by Rio was better than the one made by her. So, every time they chatted in the laboratory, Rio was the one who made the tea.

“Then, I was also bullied because of the jealousy of my comrades, but the situation Rio was in seemed to be much worse. After all, they spread rumors about you because girls are interested in you?” Seria said so while looking at Rio's reaction.

“That's because I'm not interested.” Hearing the words of the unfriendly person in front of her, Seria could only sigh.

“Is there no chance for Reverse-Cinderella?”

“I highly doubt it, their family will never allow it. Even if I get in touch with them.” Rio remained calm with a bitter final decision. Judging from her attitude, Seria thought she was really uninterested.

“Ettto, Ne~ While nodding half-heartedly, Seria was curious as to why Rio was so stubborn. For anyone at his age, the attraction to the opposite sex cannot be overcome so easily. Even so, this kid really doesn't care.

(Don't-Don't he that One of the possibilities of hitting Seia. But he doesn't know that kind of thing. Because Rio has no friends in the Academy. (I'm the only person she's talking to) Rio has no one to talk to other than Seria. For Seria herself, she felt that she was pretending to be stupid from the conversation.

In addition to the lecture, meal and sleep time, Rio prefers to study in the library or do his own exercises outside. Every time he saw her, he was alone. With the exception of her, there was no trace of any woman near her. Whenever he saw her, Seria would always call him. In his mind, he saw himself as a close friend of Rio. Therefore he did not think about Rio in particular.

(or maybe he just didn't notice. There was a lot of evidence pointing and I couldn't see any other possibility ) When Seria turned her eyes forward, he saw Rio who was elegantly drinking tea with a smooth movement like an educated noble.

(I'm the only one who sees you like this. What will you do after graduation? I want to know because you never said anything. Oh my goodness, when you can tell me. I'm worried you know ) worried about Rio's future, Seria decided to ask in person.

“You know, you only have one more hold before graduating.  Have you decided what you will do after that?”

“Ah is right. I stay in the kingdom for now, but I will go to travel in the not too long time.”

“Yes, it was difficult for me to stay in this kingdom.”

“...Ne!~~, why don't you work as my assistant in my laboratory? I can't live without you.”

Seria said so while inspecting the room. It had been 5 years since he first met Rio. At first, Rio found the seria laboratory room completely messy. However, after coming to the laboratory many times, Rio voluntarily offered to clean up the messy room. And that made Seria surprised by Rio's household ability. Right now, he had not only cleaned up his room, but had also made tea and helped in his research.

“As a nation, isn't Seria-sensei also at an age where to talk about marriage? It's not good for you to have a suspicious commoner in your room.” Hearing the words ‘Marriage’ Seria becomes sad.

“A-I don't want to think about marriage for now. I've turned down all marriage proposals so far just to focus on my research, but it'll get noisy when I get home.”

“I think Seria-Sensei is free to decide when to get married, is it okay...? because it's...... You are already at married age.”

Although Rio thought otherwise, it was common knowledge that the married age for nobles was in the second half of their teenagers. And today, Seria is pushing the past on the age group that can already be married. However, Seria is an extraordinary woman with both social status and outstanding achievements. Even if his age exceeded twenty years, it would not be difficult for him to find a life partner.

“Aahh---! I might be left out! Oh, I wonder what these royal people will think when a woman exceeds the age of 20.” But it seems Seria is quite worried about her age and potential marriage.

“Yes, personally I think the age of marriage for noble women is too young. Seria-sensei will be 17 years old forever.”

“17 years forever...ap--that, doesn't that sound so bad.”.

TL Note: Reference on a braided VA that tells on its fans as 17 years ++ xx month ( Actually 30++)

Looking at him muttering to himself, Rio thought he looked cute. Rio started making tea again after seeing that his teapot had been empty. He already knew what Seria liked. After being in contact with her for so many years, she knew that Seria preferred black tea. Rio could boast of his tea-making ability which was on par with the butler. It was good enough to satisfy the desires of a noblewoman.

“That reminds me, field training is coming soon. Is it mandatory for everyone to participate? How much distance will we cover?” before he realized it, Seria had returned to reality and asked Rio a question.

“It looks like the total distance is 20 km.”

“Hee~~ That's impossible for me. I can't walk that far. It was already like a pain to walk from here to the school building.” Seria fell limp on her desk, she was already getting tired just by thinking about it. Her beautiful long white hair spread out covering the table.

“I think Seria-sensei needs a little more practice.” Rio said that while being admiring and worried for her. In addition to teaching, Seria very rarely leaves her laboratory. Even for a noble daughter, wouldn't it if not coming out of her negative nature would affect her health?

“Ya, Yes. As long as there's a horse carriage, I'm fine.” Heard a special word from one

hikikomori, Rio smiled wryly and offered Seria a black tea that was finished brewing with her favorite level.

~End Vol 1 Chapter 9: Progression~