Chapter 54: 7

Chapter 7: The forest

Thank you for bringing Silas-sensei, who was so preoccupied with his flower beds, back to reality,──── but what are you two doing here……? You’re not going to join the herb collecting team, are you ……? Most of the male students are on the animal hunting team…….

Although it is not a rule, the herb collecting team was for female students and the animal hunting team for male students.

Of course, there are a few students who break the unspoken agreement due to hobbies or physical fitness issues,…… but they were in the minority.

So, in the forest, I thought I only had to be careful with Clarissa-sama and my sister, but …… reality is not so sweet. I didn’t think he would break the unspoken agreement to get involved with me.

“I was caught of guard,’ I lamented, my shoulders slumping at the members who seemed to have me in for a bumpy ride.

I thought about how I could persuade His Highness and the others, but I gave up when I heard the feverish screams of the women.

I let out a sigh for the umpteenth time, convinced that “they would definitely resent me”.

While I was already overcome with despair, Silas-sensei began to explain the situation.

“The main activity of the herb-collecting team is to collect medicinal herbs. Well, it is just as the name says. The medicinal herbs you collect are to be submitted with your report on the last day of the camp, so don’t lose them.”

“You might want to have spares,” advised Silas-sensei, pushing his glasses up with a click.

“It doesn’t matter what kind of medicinal herbs you collect, but make sure to write a report on the types and characteristics. Basically, you will have to do the research on your own, so please keep that in mind. You will not be allowed to use the catalog until the last day of the course.”

”The only thing you can rely on is your own knowledge,” said Silas-sensei, urging the students to work hard on their assignments.

The students were frozen in place by the rather egregious content of the assignment.

“To be honest, even if you do the forest camp assignments properly, it will not affect your grade,” he said, “But If you do too badly, they would accuse you, “What did you come here to do?” and you will be blamed.

Not only will the teachers’ evaluations be lowered, but they may also restrict your participation in the next year’s camp. That would be quite a blow to the students.

As the general students gradually turn pale, I am a little relieved, saying, “I’m glad I’m a member of the Disciplinary Committee.”

But I quickly changed my mind when I realized that if I had not been a member of the disciplinary committee, I would not have participated in the forest training camp.

‘What am I thinking ……,’ I said in dismay, waiting for Silas-sensei’s instructions.

“ Now that the explanation is over, let’s head for the forest immediately. So, can everyone please get in line? We won’t go that far into the forest, so I think we’ll be fine, but we don’t want to get lost.

“We have to make sure we don’t get separated,” muttered  Silas-sensei as he urged the group to form a line.

The students, who were in a hurry to get moving, lined up in two rows.

While they were neatly lined up, we disciplinary committee members were instructed by Dina-sama to move to the outside of the line. Then, we formed a formation surrounding the general students.

“okay, let’s get going”

Silas-sensei, who stood at the front of the line, said a few words to us and then started walking slowly.

His steps were light, perhaps because he was able to come into contact with a wide variety of plants.

We also walked behind Silas-sensei, who was as excited as a child.

You are enjoying the camp more than anyone else, aren’t you? When I first heard that you were going to participate in the camp as a leading teacher, I wondered, ‘Why bother adding more work for yourself?” But now I understand. Silas-sensei probably came to the camp to gather medicinal herbs that only grow in the forest. After all, I don’t think a teacher with such a passion for research would accept to lead a group just because it was a school event. Perhaps ……, or rather, I’m pretty sure he was lured by the plants.

In front of Silas-sensei, who was acting in a good mood, I was stunned, “You’d do anything for the sake of plants, this guy …….”

Feeling his extraordinary love for plants, we entered the forest through the backyard of the mansion.

As might be expected of an imperial villa, the forest was well managed.

Trees that were in danger of falling had been cut down, and red ribbons were wrapped here and there in the forest.

Perhaps, the ribbons were placed as markers to prevent people from getting lost. The ground was relatively flat and easy to walk on.

I thought I would have to walk along the animal trail, but thanks to the caretaker, I was able to proceed easily. There seemed to be no danger of being attacked by large animals.

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From the footprints and traces of feces and urine on the ground, I judge that “there seems to be no danger from animals.”

While stroking my chest in relief, I heard the conversation of the female students from a little distance away.

“I thought the forest would be a more frightening place to be, but it’s surprisingly okay. Is it because Miss Charlotte is protecting me?”

“I feel a strange sense of security. If something should happen, as long as Miss Charlotte is ・・・・・・・・・ by my side, I think I can handle it.”

Perhaps because of the achievements I have accumulated so far, they have absolute trust in me.

I couldn’t help but smile wryly at the trust that could be called pressure.

I’m glad they trust me, but they’ve completely misjudged me. I have very little experience in actual combat outside of the academy, and I don’t really know how to get around. To be honest, I don’t think I’m very reliable.

I’m aware of my inexperience, and I’m deflated by the excessive expectations.

While I was wistfully hoping, “look to the chairman of the committee, Dina-sama, not me,” a familiar figure appeared from the front.

She rushes toward me, her glossy silver hair swinging in the wind.

“Miss Charlotte, may I have a word?”

Saying that, the person who lined up next to me was none other than Dina-sama,────.

Elegantly dressed in her knight’s uniform, she slowly wiped the sweat from her forehead.

I slowed my pace a little in front of her as she struggled with the midsummer heat.

“I don’t mind, but what’s wrong ……? Is there a problem?”

“No, it’s nothing like that.”

Dina-sama slightly shook her head at me who was worried about trouble.

And then, as if to say, ‘Don’t worry,’ she loosely raised the corners of her mouth.

“I just wanted to discuss the layout for a moment.”

Eh? Consultation on placement? Does that mean you want to change our positions? Why are you suddenly saying such a thing ……? We made a proper decision about the placements before we left. I don’t understand why you want to change it now.

I suddenly looked around, pondering, “Is there something wrong with the placements?”

But there doesn’t seem to be any problem. At least, the burden did not seem to be concentrated on anyone.

Everyone looked bored, but no one seemed to be in trouble.

I turned my attention to Dina-sama, pondering, “It doesn’t seem like you are dissatisfied with your current position.”

“Would it be alright if I asked you about the details of the placement change?”

Leaving my brain full of question marks for the moment, I asked Dina-sama for an explanation.

“Wouldn’t it be better to leave it as it is now?” She gave a small nod in front of me as I thought about it.

“I’m thinking of escorting the lead by myself. So, I want you to go to the back of the line. That way, the burden on everyone will be reduced, right? I have no problem with the way things are now, but if I can reduce the workload, I would like to do so.”

While putting together plausible words, Dina-sama tries to carry the heavy workload all by herself.

Since we only go to the safe zone, even though it is relatively safe, I could not immediately answer, ‘Yes, okay.”

The lead escort is to be taken care of by me and Dina-sama. We decided that we were a well-balanced pair, given our respective areas of expertise.

However, since this would result in an uneven strength, I asked the rest of the members to take up the rear of the line. It is the so-called “violence of numbers”.

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