Chapter 237

After that, without finding a replacement companion at the last moment, winter break began.

The day of the trip with the female students arrived.

There were six participants in the trip. Reina and three of her female friends. And accompanying them as chaperones were Clael and Yurii Kanesta.

"Mr. Byrne, Mr. Yurii, we're counting on you today."

"Thank you very much!"

Meily Ruby, the organizer of this trip, bowed her head in greeting.

The other three followed suit and bowed as well.

It's winter break and they're about to go on a trip. As expected, all four of them looked excited and cheerful.

"～～～～♪"

Reina also wore a beaming smile and looked more cheerful than usual.

(Honestly, it feels a bit awkward... but, well, if Reina is having fun, then it's fine.)

"Yes, everyone. It's understandable to feel giddy during winter break, but please be careful and make sure nothing bad happens."

"That's right! Especially since it's a ski trip to the snowy mountains—getting lost would be a disaster!"

Following Clael, Yurii also raised her index finger and spoke like a proper teacher.

"You all have families who worry about you. Please don't make your loved ones sad!"

"Yes, we understand."

Meily nodded on behalf of everyone in response to Yurii's words.

"Well then, teachers. I've already bought the train tickets, so here you go."

"Thank you very much."

After receiving the tickets, the six of them boarded the train.

Two female students sat facing each other in four-person seats, while Clael and Yurii sat side-by-side across the aisle.

In front of Clael and the others sat an elderly couple. Were they also on a trip?

"Lady Reina, this is going to be fun!"

"Yes, I'm really looking forward to it."

"Lady Reina, have you ever gone skiing before?"

"No... where I lived, it didn't snow enough to pile up."

"Ah, is that so? I heard the hotel we're staying at has hot springs. And the wild boar hot pot is supposed to be delicious."

"Hot springs... I can't wait!"

They say three women together make a lot of noise—so with four, it's even more so.

Reina and her friends were very lively, chatting excitedly about their plans for the trip.

"You girls are full of energy."

"Are those children students?"

The elderly couple sitting across from Clael and the others spoke with gentle expressions.

"Yes, they're students at the Royal Academy. We're their chaperones."

"Sorry if we're being too noisy."

Following Clael, Yurii also apologized.

The elderly couple didn't seem particularly bothered and continued speaking in a calm tone.

"It's fine. We have a grandchild around their age too. It's actually reassuring when girls are lively like that."

"Exactly. By the way... is school on winter break now?"

"Yes. We're taking advantage of the long holiday to go on a trip."

"Ah, I see. This train is bound for Snowren, isn't it? That place is famous for skiing and is a tourist spot."

The elderly husband spoke as if recalling something.

"However... there's a legend about that mountain. On days of heavy snow, a monster is said to appear and abduct people. So be careful not to go out on snowy nights."

"...Understood."

Clael gave a wry smile.

He knew about that event.

It was an event in the game too. A snow fairy would abduct one of Reina's friends, and the player would have to rescue her.

(The item reward for clearing it wasn't even that great... I'll skip this event.)

As long as the students didn't go out at night, the event wouldn't trigger.

He would make sure to tell the students not to go outside late at night.

"Hey, brats! Shut the hell up!"

"Hm...?"

As they chatted and swayed with the train, a rough shout echoed through the car.

"I'm trying to enjoy my damn drink over here! Hic... stop your damn yapping!"

A red-faced drunkard walked down the aisle, yelling at the four female students.

"Ah, we're sorry!"

Clael hurriedly stood up and stepped in front of the drunkard.

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