Became a Hatchling of the Grand Duke of the North

51 – Academy Lessons (2)

Princess Rachel raised one eyebrow as if wondering at the sight of her male student running away in a hurry.

[Hmm? Isn’t that the bastard of the Ferdinando family?]

[You know well, Her Highness the Princess.]

At that sound, Princess Rachel laughed out loud.

[Huh. As the imperial family that supports the pillars of the empire, it is a natural duty to know all the students in the school. Even so, when it comes to the names and faces of the cadets, I know everything from 1st to 3rd year.]

At that sound, the guardian dragon Han, who was quietly riding on Lucia’s shoulders like laundry, thought.

‘It’s like a walking encyclopedia’

I don’t know what she might think, but at least from Han’s point of view, it was.

Of course, Rachel wouldn’t know this thought at all even if she died and woke up.

They didn’t seem to notice at all, but Han realized something after seeing him run away in such a hurry.

Anyway, it seemed that he escaped while trying to trick Yone into doing things that didn’t work.

[Lady Lucia!]

At that time, I saw Yone running from the other side, making footsteps.

As she got closer, she let out a sigh.

[Haaa. I thought I was dying, lady.]

[What?]

[There is such a thing. There are really many strange people in the capital of the empire, huh? But this person…?]

As Yone continued to speak, his eyes turned to Princess Rachel, who was standing side by side with Lucia.

Not knowing that it was rude, Yone scanned Princess Rachel from top to bottom.

As if searching.

At that mysterious gaze, a small smile appeared on Princess Rachel’s lips.

Unaware of the air flow between the two, Lucia continued her introduction to her.

[Ah. She is the third princess Rachel. Didn’t you hear about it beforehand at the castle? The lineage of the imperial family that rules this empire will enter as a first year student.]

[Yes? Hee hee hee!]

At that sound, Yone let out an incomprehensible sound and immediately fell to his place.

She slipped her chin up to her mouth and placed her hand over her mouth.

But soon she desperately regained her sanity.

Yone stood up from her seat and bowed her back as she attempted a belated greeting.

[I’m sorry, Her Highness Princess Rachel! I have committed rudeness!]

[Kiii.]

Han, who was watching, narrowly opened her eyes.

I greet you very quickly.

Her reaction speed was such that even those who were watching her couldn’t believe it.

No, you can’t see that you’re a noble just by looking at it?

If that’s not the case, is it because I’ve been friends with Lucia so much?

I know Yone, but I don’t know.

[Whoops, it’s okay.]

But Princess Rachel laughed out loud.

Instead, she looked this time from her side, probing her yone up and down her.

And then, soon after, she added.

[It’s rather interesting because it’s a fairly new reaction.]

[Uh, ugh…]

[It’s the first time I’ve ever had a maid like this in my life… Is it because she’s the first time working as a maid?]

[Uh…]

Yone rolled her big eyeballs at the sound for a while.

She thought, as the woman who was bending her waist raised her head slightly and stared at her, Princess Rachel.

Is this your first time working as a maid?

Is that something like a metaphor? Why are you asking that out of the blue?

Name is a word spoken by the noblest lineage of this empire, but it might be something like a metaphor, Yone thought.

Aren’t you really asking about maid work out of the blue?

But as if she had already seen through Yone’s thoughts, Princess Rachel let out a smirk.

[I’m just asking with pure intentions. I mean, it’s been a while since I’ve been working.]

[No, Her Highness the Princess! Uh… Roughly… I’ve been working as a maid since I was born! I was born and raised in the grand duchy!]

[I see.]

What did you like about Yone’s answer?

The smile on Princess Rachel’s lips grew even thicker.

[The answer is very strong. It would have been quite fun if I had a maid like you.]

As she continued to speak incomprehensible to her, she opened her mouth, pointing towards the street where many people came and went.

[Now. Grand Duchess, let me follow you. I will guide you directly to the streets of my academy.]

* * * *

[And…]

[Kiii-.]

The streets of the academy were quite crowded.

People dressed in various outfits, people walking around busily, and occasionally academy cadets dressed like them were also uncommon.

Guardian Dragon Han, Lucia, and Yone.

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I couldn’t close my gaping mouth at the sight full of people everywhere I looked.

‘It’s definitely a completely different neighborhood from the northern part.’

The northern part of the city, where there was resentment, was an infinite plain of snow that stretched out from within the castle to an endless white snowy field.

Thanks to that, most of the family members in the castle resolved the overall issues of their lives from within.

In a good way, everything was possible inside, and in a bad way, it was possible to see that there was nothing outside.

Well, anyway. But it was different here.

Everywhere I looked, there were rows of crowded people, shops, and flashy signboards.

But just as they stare in amazement at this street full of people.

Those passing by also glanced at Lucia, Yone, and Princess Rachel with a coy glance.

At first glance, it was a group of people with fancy looks and outfits, so it was impossible not to keep their eyes on them.

Princess Rachel.

She spoke proudly, standing in the middle of this crowded street.

[Now. Right here is the heart of the Empire, the capital, Ratis. The streets here are always booming. Thanks to numerous restaurants and stalls lined up, it is always new.]

Agree with her words as much as possible.

Even though he still had memories of his previous life, it was clear that this place was in the middle of a busy street.

She looked at Lucia with a coy gaze.

[Do you know that the Grand Duchess is chicken skewers? This is another very good delicacy.]

[Chicken skewers… You mean?]

At that sound, Lucia tilted her head.

From her point of view, this was the first sound she had ever heard in her life.

Chicken. It’s a chicken

At first glance, it sounds like a dish made with chicken…

But I’m not sure.

In the north, far from the rest of the cold polar regions, chickens were only large birds that laid eggs.

Because it is so cold, only specially improved breeds have to be brought in to withstand the cold, so even bringing in one by one is very expensive.

[Well. I’m not sure.]

[I see! Then let me follow you! I’ll personally guide you to the store you’ve been visiting often lately!]

Then, Princess Rachel took Lucia’s hand and took the lead.

She made her way through the busy crowd, and her knack was good.

[Huh? I’m back, miss.]

They arrived at a street stall.

It was run by an elderly lady, and she greeted Lucia and her party with a bright smile when they arrived.

[Did you bring a friend today? No, relative? Their faces are very similar.]

[hahahaha, relative.]

Princess Rachel didn’t seem to care at all about the appearance of a stall lady with her short tongue.

This virtuous impressionable aunt was her introduction to her own regulars who came to her after a long absence.

[You’re a very sincere girl. When I first came, I was very nervous because I was from an aristocratic family.

From what I’ve heard, this lady didn’t even dream of the fact that Rachel was the princess.

Well, Yone was on the verge of fainting when he heard that, but she must be no different than this lady.

From the princess’s point of view, hiding her identity might be the most ordinary thing she can enjoy.

At first glance, the way he spoke was like he couldn’t hide it anyway.

So, from Rachel’s point of view, it would be more comfortable for her to be regarded as a precious child.

After all, this is probably an academy attended by many children of noble families like Lucia.

From that woman’s point of view, she was just considered one of the common aristocratic cadets anywhere on the street.

Sniff sniff.

Somehow, it smells good.

[Kiii.]

It smells delicious.

I felt such a rich taste as much as possible.

But it seemed that he was not the only one.

Both Lucia and Yone had their eyes shining brightly.

[Wow… It smells really good.]

[Isn’t it? This is a restaurant I especially recommend. Very good, and the service is also excellent!]

This is a restaurant recommended by the princess herself.

Somehow trust goes.

[Can I serve you chicken skewers today too?]

[That’s right, owner! However, since I have a party today, I ask for more than usual!]

[Oops, I understand, so wait a bit. I’ll be busy for a while!]

Chiik-.

Then she took out a mountain of chicken skewers and started grilling them.

The oil was boiling, and the smell of the thick chicken skewers sauce wafted out.

[Key, Kiii-.]

Somehow, my mind wanders.

Han licked his mouth with his long tongue.

Spit dripped like water.

His forepaws trembled and trembled.

At that time, the lady’s gaze went crazy.

[Hmm? But I’ve been thinking about it for a while, lady, what is that winged creature over there? All the cadets here bring strange creatures, but I’ve never seen anything like that before. It looks like a lizard, but it has wings…]

[Eh, hmm. That’s what I mean…]

At that question, Lucia and Princess Rachel’s eyes met for a moment.

I know them as just ordinary children of aristocratic families.

There was no point in suddenly revealing that it was a guardian dragon.

Rachel’s head raced, and within seconds she came up with an appropriate answer.

[That… You know that, right? Salamander! That’s right, it’s the Salamander, a low-level spirit!]

What?

Han’s spirit suddenly jumped up.