Chapter 286

The snow festival ended, and now this ski trip was coming to a close as well.

There were some incidents—like encountering the main characters or the black lion barging into the party venue—but overall, I think it was a fun trip.

I got to ski for the first time in a while and enjoy the hot springs too. It was only about a week, but it was a good refresh.

"Well then... I have to make sure I haven't forgotten anything."

"Mr. Clael, are you done packing?"

Yurii Kanesta, a fellow teacher—not a female colleague—asked with a smile.

"Yes. I'm already packed and ready to go."

"I see. Still... it ended in the blink of an eye, didn't it?"

"It really did... By the way, what happened with that guy?"

'That guy' referred to Shura Heizen.

Shura had been taken into custody for attacking the party venue, and Yurii had accompanied him in her role as a teacher.

"About Shura... it seems he kept silent the whole time, which troubled Prince Eric. So I asked His Highness to give me some time to talk to him."

"And... did he talk to you?"

"Little by little, I think he started to open up. He shared a bit about his past."

Yurii spoke with a faint smile.

In the game, Shura never opened up to even Reina, but for some reason, he seemed to get along well with Yurii.

"I asked His Highness, and we managed to get his sentence reduced. Apparently, even the Songstress who was attacked pleaded for his forgiveness, so for now, it looks like he'll be under observation."

"Well, we can't let it go public that a student from our country attacked a foreign dignitary... If the Songstress wants to settle things peacefully, then that's what we should do."

The Songstress Shedelielya truly wanted to save her twin brother, Shura.

If he truly desired revenge... she was even prepared to offer her life.

She didn't want Shura to be punished. This incident would likely be treated as nothing more than a Monster invading the party venue.

"Shura won't be expelled either... Starting next term, I'll take full responsibility and reform him thoroughly, so please don't worry, Mr. Clael!"

"I'll leave it to you... I'll pray that he finds salvation."

For now, this was enough regarding Shura.

Reina probably wouldn't choose Shura's route either, so it was fine to leave it untouched.

(In the game, even Reina couldn't save him... but there's no such thing as only one scenario in this world. Maybe there's a way to save him that I don't know about.)

Clael didn't like Shura's ending, but that didn't mean he wanted him to suffer.

If he could be happy, then that was obviously the best outcome.

"By the way... changing the subject, what are your plans after this trip?"

Yurii changed the topic.

The ski trip marked the end of the first half of winter break.

As for the second half... how would they spend the New Year and year-end?

"For now, I plan to return to the town of Eggbell. I'm not sure what Reina plans to do."

"I see... Then the next time we meet will be the new term."

"Yes, please give my regards to everyone at the staff dormitory."

As they talked, Clael lifted his travel bag.

He left the hotel room where he had spent the past week.

(Maybe I'll come again next year... if Reina's up for it.)

By next year, Reina might finally make progress with one of the main characters, so it might end up being a solo trip for Clael.

(Come to think of it... my efforts at marriage hunting didn't go well this year either. Not that marriage is the only path to happiness.)

"It's fine... really, it is."

Clael muttered to comfort himself as he trudged toward the entrance.