The Rooftop Confession and a Troublesome Charm

“In fact, thousands of years ago, humans were completely unable to wield magic.”

The teacher on the podium held a book in one hand and a pointer in the other, his expression solemn.

“He was the lecturer of magical history—Aubort Keon, an old professor with extensive teaching experience. Unlike other faculty, he treated even the nobility with neither servility nor arrogance, maintaining strict standards.

“At that time, magic was the exclusive domain of demons and monsters. Even if someone could use magic to trigger strange phenomena, they couldn’t control it properly, and he would regard them as heretics… until the appearance of that one.”

He suddenly stopped mid-sentence and began scanning the classroom.

“This is the knowledge point I asked you to preview yesterday. Mr. Scott, stand up and answer: who was that person?”

“Uh…?”

The male student who was called upon stood up, scratched his head, and stared blankly at the blackboard.

Clearly… he was thrown off by the unexpected question.

Maybe he hadn’t previewed it either.

“You don’t know? …Then, next person.”

The professor’s gaze swept through the classroom again, turning into a cheetah hunting for prey.

The students around all lowered their heads, afraid of being called on… except for a certain black seaweed, who was secretly sleeping behind a book.

Well… I think even if she was called on, she could still answer.

“Hmm… Then, Miss Eileen.”

‘After all that picking, it ends up being me?’

But it’s okay—I previewed this part yesterday.”

So, I stood up calmly.

“It’s Yuki, known as the ‘Great Witch.’ She constructed the first theoretical system of magic, laying the foundation for modern magical studies.”

“Hmm, very good. Sit down.”

The old professor pushed up his glasses, seemingly satisfied with my answer.

“All of you should learn from this classmate.”

‘…That sounds really familiar. It’s like hearing the teacher say that when I was in school in my previous life.’

Naturally, the surrounding gazes all focused on me…

In the past, I might have been flustered, but the past few days have been like this, so I’ve gotten used to it.

“Why did you say such mean things!”

“Lily… it’s all a misunderstanding! Let me explain!”

During lunch break, as I was about to find a quiet place for special training, I suddenly heard an argument from above.

It seemed like a couple quarreling?

There was a flashy brown-haired woman and a man with a pompadour that looked flighty.

“No! I won’t listen!”

The woman shook her head while stepping back…

That’s dangerous! There’s a railing over there!

“Wait! Lily!”

Clearly, the man also noticed the problem. He reached out to stop the woman.

But that only backfired. The woman took a big step back, bumped into the railing, lost balance, and fell headfirst.

“Danger!”

Fortunately, I was right below.

I immediately leaped, caught the falling girl, used wind magic to soften the landing, and we both landed safely.

“Are you okay?”

“Wah…! I-I-I-I’m fine!”

‘…Why did her face suddenly turn so red?’

‘I thought I suppressed my mana leak… Could it be that I used magic just now and didn’t control it well, letting some leak out?’

Thinking this, I felt a sense of doom, quickly set her down.

“Since you’re okay, I’ll take my leave now!”

Like greased lightning, I slipped away from the scene.

“So cool…”

“Lily! Are you okay!”

“Allen, let’s break up.”

“Huh? Why!?”

“Because… I’ve already found someone else! Sorry, Allen!”

“How can this be! No! Lily—”

“Um… Miss Eileen…”

As soon as school ended, a girl with light green hair stood hesitantly in front of me.

I remember she’s…

“Miss Vivian Knight?”

“Ah…! You, you remember my name…?”

“Of course, I remember the names of all the students in the young lady’s class.”

‘That’s basic etiquette for a maid!’

“Amazing…”

“So, what can I do for you?”

“Um… this… are you free right now?”

“I am… What would you like to do?”

“Uh… that… um… it’s just…”

She poked her index fingers together, looking like she was about to speak, but couldn’t get a word out.

“You can take your time…”

‘Although I still need to practice, wasting just a little time like this shouldn’t be a problem.’

But… maybe my words had the opposite effect. The young lady in front of me became even more anxious.

However, once she grew anxious, her speech became much smoother.

“Do, do you remember! Yesterday you helped me deliver something! So… I wanted to give you a return gift!”

‘So that’s it? But…’

“Isn’t it okay to give it here?”

“Here…”

She looked around, a little intimidated.

“It’s not… convenient…”

‘Is she also the shy type, like Miss Luomei?’

“Alright.”

“Great!”

She beamed with joy.

I stood up and followed her to the rooftop.

‘…Why here?’

‘This is where Margaret and I usually do our special training… But I don’t see her today. Did something come up?’

“Um… Miss Eileen… um…”

‘That is…’

Just as I was lost in thought, the girl spoke.

It should have been a more relaxed, isolated place, but she seemed even more nervous.

Nevertheless, she handed over the small gift box she had hidden behind her back.

“This is for you!”

“May I open it?”

“Of course! Please do!”

I opened it to find an exquisite handkerchief embroidered with a sunflower pattern. The craftsmanship was beautiful, clearly a precious item.

“Thank you, I really like it.”

“That’s good… hehe…”

Rubbing her thumbs, the green-haired girl smiled shyly.

Then, her soft smile faded, and she looked me in the eyes with a serious expression.

I met her gaze.

“Um, Miss Eileen… I… I…!”

Her cheeks, already a little flushed, turned even redder.

“… Hm? Is there something else?”

“Uh…”

For some reason, my question made her deflate. The words she had prepared were swallowed back down.

“No… it’s nothing… Sorry for wasting your time!!!”

After saying that, she fled as if she had wings.

“Ah, well…”

I was left alone, bewildered in the wind…

“Yo, pretty popular, aren’t you, little maid.”

A teasing voice suddenly came from above my head.

I looked up, and sure enough, it was that certain black seaweed.

…And beside her, poking out a small head as well, the gray maid.

‘Looks like they were hiding on the door.’

“If you were here, you could have come out earlier.”

“I’m not tactless enough to interrupt a romantic moment. I wouldn’t be so oblivious as to disturb a private twosome.”

“What private twosome… You just thought it’d be more fun to watch, didn’t you?”

“Ehehe~ Was I found out?”

“But really, was that girl about to confess to me just now… Good thing she didn’t have the courage to say it.”

“Scumbag.”

“…How is that my fault! I’m really trying to control it!”

It’s just that ‘Charm’ really can’t be held back…

“Sigh, looks like I need to get you to perfectly control ‘Charm’ before the influence spreads further.”

Suddenly, Margaret paused, staring at me with a licking gaze.

“Speaking of which, I also find you quite handsome?”

Hearing this, my heart jumped, and I quickly took two steps back.