Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

"Oh... I'm so sorry, Your Highness..."

I quickly apologized to the princess.

"It's okay, I understand."

The princess sighed.

Do you understand...?

Yes.

After all, it's been so long since we last met, it's normal that they've forgotten about me.

Moreover, my appearance is very different from before.

Not only has the color of her hair changed.

He was also wearing sunglasses, which covered his eyes.

"In that case, the plan to have Sylphie win him over won't work."

The princess murmured to herself.

"I'm so sorry, Your Highness..."

"I already told you you don't need to apologize. It's actually me who didn't think things through."

That being said.

My feelings right now are hard to describe.

I know perfectly well that this is a normal thing.

I've been mentally prepared for this all along.

but……

I had that kind of dream last night.

……

I did my best.

Things related to Rudius will be temporarily blocked.

They began to engage in classroom teaching.

That being said.

In my opinion, what the teacher said in class was not as thorough as what Rudius explained.

There have been many courses recently teaching advanced mixed magic.

However, there are quite a few uncertain cases in so-called hybrid magic.

"Mixing this magic with that magic produces a phenomenon like this, but the reason has not yet been determined."

Such statements.

But Rudius is very familiar with this theory.

Do not……

Perhaps that was actually Rudius's unique theory.

"Sylphie, what principle is that magic trick based on?"

The princess asked in a low voice.

"That's... if you put a red-hot stone into a pot of water, the water will boil immediately, it's the same principle..."

I listened to the boring lectures while answering the princess's questions.

Then, without realizing it, I thought of Rudeus.

Rudeus is all I can think about.

No, you can't, Silphie.

You and Rudius are from two different worlds now.

Even if we go up to them now.

All you can get is an awkward but polite smile, right?

……

then.

Time flew by without me even realizing it.

Soon, it was noon time.

Luke waved goodbye to his female companion and came over to join us.

We went to the student union office together.

“Sylphie, if it’s really too much to ask, you don’t have to go see him.”

"That's what the princess said kindly."

"I am the princess's attendant, and I must follow her wherever she goes."

I tried to remain calm.

"Then it's hard work for you."

The princess said this, and then pushed open the office door.

Rudius had been waiting there for a long time.

They saw us appear.

He stood up and bowed, a smile as always on his face.

……

After a simple greeting.

Princess and Rudeus sat down.

Luke stood in the corner of the room, keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings.

I stood behind the princess.

This makes me feel a pang of sadness.

The person I long for is right in front of me, yet I cannot recognize them.

This pain almost suffocated me.

"Ok?"

I don’t know if it’s an illusion.

Just now, Rudius seemed to glance at me.

But he quickly looked away.

It must be... an illusion, right?

"Well then, let's get down to business first."

Rudius sat upright.

"I would like to borrow a book from your esteemed library. It may take a while, but I guarantee with my personal reputation that I will definitely return it."

"Oh? Which one specifically?"

“Animas’s “Exploration of the Transfer Labyrinth”.

"This book... I remember it."

The princess nodded slightly.

I do remember it.

Because not long ago, I was reading this book.

"May I ask why you borrowed this book?"

"Your Highness asked."

"Because my mother, Janice Grellatt, is now trapped at the deepest part of the Transfer Labyrinth, I need the intelligence mentioned in this book."

Rudius said meticulously.

I instinctively clenched my fists.

Aunt Janes actually...

Moving through the maze—what a dangerous place that is!

Even Rudeus, who once traversed the entire Demon Continent...

"I see. The reason is quite good, and your reputation is also guaranteed."

The princess said with a smile.

"Then, in my capacity as the president of the student council of Lanoa Magic University, I grant you permission to borrow this book indefinitely."

"Thank you."

"Then let's leave it at that."

"No, there's one more thing."

Rudius suddenly said.

"Although it is somewhat sudden, my purpose in coming to La Noah Magic University is also to make contact with Your Highness."

"Oh dear, what's with the sudden remark? Does this mean you wish to join my ranks?"

The princess covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"I have no interest in becoming a nobleman; I just intend to make a deal with the princess."

Rudius smiled.