Chapter 8

There was a time when Jheane Lorens, along with Lars's mother, Mariana Hamilton von Laniere, would dress up the adorable little Lars, whom they affectionately called 'Larisa-chan', in as many pretty and elegant dresses as the Barony of Hamilton could afford, laughing and playing happily as if they were a family of three, a mother and her daughters spending time together.

 

Back then, Jheane was a girl of only 8 years old, and Larisa (Lars) a girl of 5 (Yes, they put Lars in the Academy at 15 instead of 18 despite being as weak as a rabbit... how crazy!). A boy who, you could say, out of selfishness of his mother, who wanted a girl, was raised almost as such, taking advantage of his androgynous appearance... although Jheane was sure that he looked like a normal girl, and even at first she thought he was.

 

Anyway, putting aside her bewilderment at discovering that her adorable friend was actually a boy, Jheane had a great time playing with Larisa and her mother at the Hamilton residence as if they were blood sisters in that happy time.

 

Whether it was playing with dolls and toy houses, dressing up as adult noble ladies for their mini tea parties, styling their hair in different styles, or simply having Mariana read children's stories to the girls before bedtime... they did many things together.

 

Larisa even used female pronouns to refer to herself as a girl when she dressed as a woman, and she seemed to enthusiastically enjoy the idea of ​​being a girl back then. She also disliked pants and preferred skirts. Jheane was especially pleased when she called her "Onee-chan" in her adorable baby voice.

 

Even the Baron, who loved tending his fields and believed in the power of men, couldn't help but have his heart melt every time the cute Larisa-chan smiled and said she would marry him, crying out "Oh, my little princess!" while quickly forgetting her actual gender.

 

But the good times didn't last long, Jheane had her extraordinary encounter with a mythical old man at the age of 12 and had to leave for a while, feeling hurt when she saw the beautiful Larisa cry sadly at her departure.

 

So she set out, intending to complete her training in alchemical sorcery and return one day to see her loved ones. Many things happened, and Jheane had to admit that her mind was a little depraved due to her former master's neglectful upbringing, but she was finally able to return with his blessing to the place she called home after six long years...

 

…Only to find a beautiful red-haired teenage girl (?) surrounded on both sides by two attractive adults she knew very well.

 

Blinking in bewilderment at the unfamiliar yet familiar boy, Jheane Lorens was greeted with warmth and joy by him. "It's so good to see you again after so long, Jheane-nee!"

 

"...Larisa-chan? Is that you?" Uncertainty tinged the alchemist's weak voice as she asked the young man this disconcerting question. He froze in response before impulsively exclaiming in denial, "Impossible!"

 

-.....! D-don't call me Larisa-chan, please!

 

With his eyes wide open and his face red with embarrassment, young Lars shouted towards the friend he considered an older sister.

 

Completely bewildered, Jheane looked at the two people she also considered family with eyes that said, "What happened?" Mariana, Lars's mother, shrugged with a kind smile, although somewhat sad inside. "Puberty, maybe," that message was transmitted to her mind through her telepathy.

 

—....Ah

 

Jheane only felt a strong blow to her chest when she realized that she would never see that beautiful little sister she loved so much again, her body trembled with sadness.

 

It was a dark, very dark day... although the intense sun and gentle breeze proved otherwise. Although she knew it shouldn't be this way, she couldn't help feeling like she had lost something very important with his departure.

 

The young alchemist felt lost.

 

♦♦♦♦

 

Suppressing those sad emotions at the memories of the past that invaded her from time to time, Jheane immediately closed the door to her room, looked at the incredibly elegant hallways with many beautiful decorations that still made her grimace at their splendor, and silently walked through the second floor with the intention of quietly heading towards the guest room of the female dormitory to meet Larisa... No, Lars!

 

Having once again made sure that there were no animal parts left in her body after deactivating her bloodline, the young alchemist walked with a leisurely pace, her considerably plump breasts bouncing with each step, full of charm, as she moved those seductive legs covered in black stockings almost up to her thighs, and very soon she arrived near some rather luxurious-looking stairs with beautiful armrests made of fine wood.

There she was greeted by the sight of the vast, sprawling first-floor hall, replete with aristocratic beauty and the splendor of wealth, evoking the image of a nobleman's magnificent mansion, clad in marble in various shades of black and white and with gray paneled walls. A sight that stunned her upon arrival and still leaves her speechless. After all, she had just moved in that very day.

 

Compared to this place, the luxurious Alchemist Guild headquarters he'd once visited was quite plain. Of course, in terms of design alone… the materials used here were obviously as valuable as those used to build the entire academy, if not more so. But even so, its beauty was undeniable.

 

As expected of the Nigrum Aurum District, the Imperial Academy didn't hesitate to give its most talented students a large and luxurious mansion like this as a simple dormitory... although the SS class students are too few to fill it completely, even when divided by school year.

 

And that's not to mention that this residence/mansion wasn't meant to house many students, as SS-Class geniuses are very rare. Despite her goal, Jheane couldn't help but glance around the place again, her eyes twinkling with the blatant luxury it all implied.

 

Hmm... no need to rush, let's make Lars wait a bit...

 

Since she hadn't yet decided to forgive Lars for his stupidity half an hour ago in so recklessly challenging "that man" in public despite having already given him a good beating herself, Jheane thought that making him impatient would also serve as punishment, as her gaze wandered around the place again.

 

Hanging from the high ceiling of the hall, distant and gleaming, were several chandeliers emitting the magical light of mana particles, providing a warm and peaceful feeling to those sensitive to it. The floor was illuminated thanks to the efficient work of the maids in the wide, pentagonal hallway and reflected the light from the upper chandeliers, shining brightly like a mosaic of twinkling stars.

 

In this room were beautiful and elegant maids, cleaning various expensive accessories with skill and efficiency. They all wore beautiful maid uniforms that would make any pervert admire them.

 

And if this didn't attract the attention of the guests at all, then the luxurious furniture and decorations inside the room would easily steal the attention of many men who come to visit their fiancées.

 

Here, in this place where students would only have to walk to their rooms or go directly to their respective classrooms with the help of trams, the marked attention to detail and excessive luxuries made it clear that this place was designed to house young people of noble birth.

 

At least that's what Jheane felt.

 

It would be fun to have sex on these stairs and dye this room with splendor and the juices of passion... Yes, with him I will fill this place with the smell of sex that even someone with a blocked nose would smell... Hehehehe ♥

 

The Half-Beast girl descended the beautiful stairs that seemed to shine like silver, her hips moving naturally and seductively, unconsciously harboring naughty thoughts. Her impure conscience, filled with hidden sexual desires, easily conjured up an erotic fantasy in that very setting, alongside the man who had become the man of her dreams just three days before.

 

She felt like she was going to get wet with her love juices again just thinking about it, but when she suddenly heard the cheerful voice of a cute little girl, Jheane came back to reality.

 

—Oh! Jheane, nice to meet you!

 

-....¿Mmm?

 

Puzzled by the slightly familiar voice, Jheane turned her gaze and saw a beautiful and lively girl with hair as green as spring leaves decorated with white flowers, along with eyes as gorgeous as dark-hued lapis lazuli, heading in her direction with quick steps as she happily waved at her.

 

She was, in short, so beautiful that, looking at her, people felt as if a fairy had appeared before them, just by her appearance. Indeed, it was not for nothing that she was known as Fairy throughout the empire; she was simply too enchanting, almost like a dream...

 

Even when dressed in such a luxurious uniform made of magical fabrics valuable enough to be worth a three-story building, making her look like the young miss of a noble family, the girl evoked a feeling of incorruptible purity and innocence that no one her age would have in the eyes of onlookers.

 

Her silky hair fell down her well-defined back like a rippling waterfall, and her adorable face that seemed completely flawless at first glance, as white as the most expensive porcelain, made her look so fragile that, added to her sincere and tender smile, would make countless men want to do nothing more than protect her from all the evils she could find in this world.

 

She was truly one of the most beautiful girls he had ever seen, comparable to Jheane herself in beauty and with a charm unique enough to not be overshadowed by anyone of her generation.

... Wow, it's Arietta... I didn't expect to meet her on the road.

 

The girl who called out to him in a friendly manner as if they were friends who hadn't seen each other in a long time was none other than the spiritualist genius, Arietta Noden, a girl extremely talented in all things spirit-related... and a girl he had met just three days ago when he had tested his alchemical and academic skills before the examiners of the Imperial Academy.

 

In the meantime I can talk to her, there's no rush, no doubt.

 

—What's up, Arietta-chan? Do you need me for something?

 

Jheane responded with a slight smile, finding her very pleasant. Who wouldn't be happy to befriend such a beauty?

 

—Nothing! I was glad to run into someone I knew in the halls of this awkward place, you know?

 

Thus replied the brilliant spiritualist in her charming, undulating voice as she began to walk beside him, her arms outstretched, her skirt swaying joyfully with every step she took, almost to the point of giving the illusion that one could see the secrets hidden beneath her if only one bent down a little.

 

Standing near her, one couldn't help but notice a strange sensation in her aura, like a scent reminiscent of green, untouched forests in the midst of spring; the source was undoubtedly the blessing of the fairies and spirits she commanded, infiltrating her very essence.

 

Acquaintances... well, that's certainly what we are to some extent... Feeling that pleasant feeling, Jheane pondered the other party's words for a bit and smiled.

 

—Do you feel uncomfortable within the bedroom walls? Perhaps it's true that the rooms are excessively luxurious, extending into the hallways, but you'll have to get used to it...

 

—Oh, no, that's awkward too, no doubt, but the most awkward thing for me is the possibility of meeting Lady Dominguez right now. I think you already have an idea of ​​what her personality is like...

 

—Ohh...of course. I understand what you mean.

 

—He's a little overenthusiastic, isn't he?

 

—Quite a bit...yes.

 

A bitter smile bloomed on Jheane's beautiful face along with Arietta's slight childish pout as the two discussed this topic, the image of the young single woman from a respectable family blossoming in their minds simultaneously as they both walked through the elegant velvet-carpeted marble hallways.

 

Aria Dominguez von Cerodian, the princess of the Dominguez Clan.

 

As far as Jheane was concerned, Aria was a really annoying noble girl to deal with ever since she met her.

 

However, it wasn't because Aria was a commoner and had looked down on her in the few interactions they'd had—nothing to do with that... after all, Aria seemed quite excited to talk to Jheane, as she seems to value talent over social status. The same was true for Arietta, who was also overwhelmed by Aria's attitude, despite her carefree and kind personality. She didn't seem like a bad girl just because of that.

 

It's just that if Jheane had to point out one issue she personally had against Aria, besides the natural arrogance that was still there even if she addressed you politely and with respect for your abilities, it's her explicit desire for you to become part of her faction within the academy.

 

Something that was, in reality, inevitable; Jheane was a prodigious alchemist, acknowledged by the Alchemist Guildmaster himself, one of the three most powerful masters in the sorcery tower, who treated her as if she were his granddaughter. On the other hand, we have Arietta Noden, whose talent for manipulating spirits and fairies made her superior even to many elven races that interact with elementals and other spiritual beings, and she even demonstrated an unexpected talent in arithmetic during academic tests.

 

Not to mention her ability to summon the mythical steeds, Unicorns and Pegasi, as mounts, making her even more valuable.

 

With his abilities being so remarkable, it was obvious that Aria wanted both of them to join the faction she definitely felt she should create within Bomenslik Imperial Academy in order to become the next student council president in the future, and not just a simple District Representative.

 

Not only because of their superior talents, but because they're both SS students like her, they wield enormous influence among the students... and even the teachers, no exaggeration. While being Council President would require immense popularity, it wouldn't hurt to have the support of people destined to be the best in their respective fields.

 

Heck, Jheane Lorens was also known for creating potions that improved the appearance of women and even men to a fault. She also developed a new alchemical formula that allowed bald people to regrow their hair. It doesn't sound like much, and it was absurdly expensive to make, but considering the shocking number of bald people in certain countries... her popularity skyrocketed even though she wasn't the beauty she was.

 

However, neither Jheane nor Arietta wanted to get involved in such complex matters. Although they barely knew each other, they easily sensed each other's lack of interest in participating in such political games, which was pleasing.

 

Still, if Jheane had one thing to admit, it was that Aria wasn't just beautiful, but also extremely sexy. Her exotic appearance, due to her mother's heritage from the Yamato Empire, made her even more alluring, and to be honest, if she'd just stop asking him to be her follower, she'd be happy to treat her as her onee-sama.

 

What was she called in the Yamato Empire? Yes... Yamato Nadeshiko. From what I saw in the sacred illustrations the Elder jealously guards, Aria fits that description perfectly. A sexy Onee-sama who embodies the ideal beauty of the ancient Yamato lands... How great would it be to have a threesome with her and my man ♥?

 

She felt her insides burn at the thought, but a feeling of regret washed over her soon after.

 

It's a shame she's too interested in boring politics, and even her family doesn't get along with hers. It's really a shame...

 

"Lady Dominguez is a consummate noblewoman and seems very fond of power games and intrigue, but at least she doesn't treat us badly for not being noble. I can't say she's a good or bad person without knowing her well, but she doesn't try to force us into anything; she simply tries to convince us diplomatically, so we shouldn't avoid her like the plague."

 

Hiding her dirty thoughts and senseless regrets, Jheane responded with a joke at the end.

 

—What?! I didn't want to see her as a nuisance!

 

—I know, I know, it was a joke.

 

"You seemed very serious when you said that!" Arietta playfully hit her shoulder with her small hands as she complained, and the young alchemist simply laughed as she told her to stop.

 

They certainly didn't act like mere acquaintances while chatting quietly like that.

—By the way, where are we going?

 

Jheane raised an eyebrow, puzzled, at those words. "Did you say we should leave?"

 

"Oh, sorry, I just said it without thinking... Where are you going?" Arietta quickly corrected herself, without flinching or embarrassment, while she blinked tenderly.

 

Look at this sweetness...

 

"My little sister... I mean, my friend asked me to go talk to him through the maids, so I'll find him in the parlor." Jheane paused as she answered him with a smile.

 

"Hey, you said 'little sister,' right? Why did you correct yourself?" the green-haired girl asked, bewildered, her big, beautiful blue eyes filled with doubt as she looked at her. Then, without waiting for an answer, she opened them even wider and exclaimed in shock, "Your little sister can't possibly have enrolled in this academy disguised as a boy! It's unbelievable! How did she do it? It's almost like the plot of the romance novel 'My Love for You Transcends the Sword,' only that story takes place in an all-male knight academy in Camelot..."

 

Arietta threw her supposed innocence out the window as she spoke of a questionable romance novel with passion and sparkling eyes, leaving the alchemist bewildered.

 

—What? That... No, wait a minute...

 

—Ah, but something similar to this would be 'I'll Be Anything You Want If You Give Me the Title of Count', a novel that tells the beautiful story of a strong daughter of a count who, in order to succeed her father, poses as a man in a fictional Bomenslik, meeting the crown prince and several powerful men... and starting a passionate romance that questions the sexuality of the male characters...! Kyaaa...!

 

"Hey..." Jheane wanted to say something to stop her new friend's ramblings, but a scene worthy of a fantasy stopped her.

 

As if sensing their contractor's excitement, adorable and mystical wind and water elementals appeared around Arietta as they danced through the air. The Undines, shaped like tiny aquatic mermaids, clapped enthusiastically as if sharing the girl's spirit, while the Sylphs, resembling mythical fairies, circled around her with relaxed expressions.

 

Each of them seems to be between the material and elemental planes, entering and leaving this world thanks to the involuntary Reiyoku that Arietta unwittingly provides them. It was wonderful to watch, and not only Jheane, but also some of the maids were distracted by this scene, fascinated as Arietta danced to a melody only she could hear.

 

Furthermore, the young alchemist was surprised by how easily Arietta could summon these spirits so freely, even unintentionally. Although they were all low-ranking spirits, she had never heard of summoning so many at once, or even having contracts with so many at once...

 

Of course, it was a mistake to get distracted, as it allowed Arietta to continue her wild rampage....