Then... After annihilating the monsters that appeared on the ground, Columbia once again confiscated all the academy's chocolate. She conducted a thorough physical examination and a close inspection of the academy premises, which probably resulted in the full purge of every single piece of chocolate in the school. |
The chocolates were sealed with magic and sorcery and will later be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Much to the dismay of the students who had been looking forward to Valentine's Day, Columbia absolutely did not give a care for the world. |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"It's a hassle to seal and dispose of them, I considered burning them all together. However there's a possibility that the sweet smells and such that waft through the air in the process could cause anomalies - Well, there's no way around it." |
After completing the procedures accurately, we withdrew into the school building to hear out Columbia and questioned her, while also taking a break in the meantime. |
![Story Blanche.png](/images/8/81/Story_Blanche.png) Blanche |
"I don't know what's going on. Okay, maybe it's time you'd explain what's happening in detail." |
![Story Carthage.png](/images/4/4e/Story_Carthage.png) Carthage |
"Yes. I'm just bursting with intellectual curiosity." |
When questioned by Blanche's team, who have been forcefully appointed to the Valentine Task Force - Columbia only smiled as she sipped her tea elegantly (and pointlessly). |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"Very well. We've solved the problem for the moment. But before I tell you what's happening in detail, let me first explain who I am." |
![Story Carthage.png](/images/4/4e/Story_Carthage.png) Carthage |
"Ah, I was wondering about that too - By all means." |
Carthage nodded, eager to gain knowledge, likely because she is an exchange student from the Dark Continent. The rest were tired from the battle earlier, but only Carthage and Columbia are in good spirits, the former proud of her physical strength, and the latter only made a few initial moves and then watched from the sidelines afterwards. |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"Yeah. I'm Columbia, the main protagonist of this world. I don't think you can understand me if I explained vaguely, so allow me to be specific." |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"I am a new human born from a special project, the 'Messiah Project', conducted by St. Iris, the center of the world. I have inherited the five noble bloods of the world and am talented in all kinds of fields." |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"I am designed as the perfect being, worthy of being the protagonist of this world. I have been educated as a gifted woman, and has steadily developed my talents and career, and now holds a key position in the top brass of the SSS." |
Conductor |
At the same time, Columbia is also a high-ranking official of the Order of St. Iris. She holds the rank of brigadier general, which is unusual for someone this young, I believe. Naturally, her rank is higher than that of my rank, 'Conductor'. |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"Yeah. Though you and I are both outside the normal hierarchy. Anyway - You ladies are of ordinary SSS members, and are nowhere near comparable to me. And it would be presumptuous for you to even speak to me in a casual manner." |
![Story Part-Dieu.png](/images/7/7d/Story_Part-Dieu.png) Part-Dieu |
"Aah, I think I've heard of you. There's a person in St. Iris who is said to be the once-in-a-century child prodigy. That's you... maybe?" |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"Hmhmm. I'm honoured, to think that my name is known even in Verforet." |
![Story Part-Dieu.png](/images/7/7d/Story_Part-Dieu.png) Part-Dieu |
"Hmph. I am able to gather information from all over the world, or rather, my job needs me to do so - I just happen to know about it." |
Conductor |
Part-Dieu works for the International Criminal Police Organisation, an organisation that chases criminals across the world. In fact, not only is she familiar with the inner workings within her home country of Verforet, she is well-informed on other countries as well. |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"Yeah. I know what's going on over her place, too. Contrary to the fact that they didn't know me very well, I have a perfect knowledge of the people they are working for." |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"That's the kind of work I'm entrusted with, now. My job is to conduct internal investigations of the SSS, and the Train Knights who belong to it - And should I find any problems, I'll report them to the top brass, who will take the appropriate action according to their wishes." |
![Story Part-Dieu.png](/images/7/7d/Story_Part-Dieu.png) Part-Dieu |
"Hmm... In other words, you're a dirty, shameless snitch?" |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"That description of me is regrettable. Internal cleansing is necessary at all times and in all countries. As long as it is an organisation made up of people, it will always be a breeding ground for corruption if left unchecked." |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"History repeats itself. That's why I'm here to make sure that doesn't happen... The Inspector General is to find and remove malignant pus inside the SSS." |
![Story Anzio.png](/images/f/f8/Story_Anzio.png) Anzio |
"Well, for the health of the organisation, such an existence is necessary. What I'm more interested in is why Conductor, umm - Why is he called your 'companion'?" |
![Story Part-Dieu.png](/images/7/7d/Story_Part-Dieu.png) Part-Dieu |
"Hmph. Apparently the Horny Sister only catches on to gossipy topics like that." |
![Story Anzio.png](/images/f/f8/Story_Anzio.png) Anzio |
"I-It's true that the this Sister here is a nun of the Church, but Sister here is not horny! I'm just more vulnerable to stimulation than other people and I get jittery easily! And because of that I can't think of anything else but lewd, that's all!" |
![Story Part-Dieu.png](/images/7/7d/Story_Part-Dieu.png) Part-Dieu |
"That's what people call being horny. However I too am interested in what you say about this companion thing. If you're going to be someone's companion - That means you're going to get married, shouldn't you report that to me, ta soeur first? Mon Frère?" |
Part-Dieu, who for one reason or another keeps treating me as her 'brother', gave me an accusing look... but I really don't know how to react. Even I don't understand why Columbia calls me her companion. |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"That's a sad thing to say, Mr. Conductor. I'm a bit hurtful. When we were little, didn't we already made vows of eternal love to each other in church?" |
Conductor |
I don't remember that. |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"Yeah. You boys forget them all the time, only girls remember those. It's so unfair, but who can I complain to--?" |
Columbia shook her head in shame at that, with a subtly childish pout. |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"And that, as you can see from my childhood memories, you have realised that Mr. Conductor and I are childhood friends. We met when we were still young, and recognized each other as the dearest person in the world." |
![Story Anzio.png](/images/f/f8/Story_Anzio.png) Anzio |
"W-Which means you two are from the same hometown...?" |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"To be more precise, Mr. Conductor used to come to visit me in my neighborhood when we're little. That's how I got to know him and we became closer and closer--" |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"But due to a few reasons, I moved away and we became disconnected... We've been unwillingly estranged for a long time, until recently." |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"Even then, how horrible of you to forget me because of that. Do you understand my feelings when I saw you again after a long time and all you said is 'nice to meet you'?" |
![Story Columbia.png](/images/0/05/Story_Columbia.png) Columbia |
"I was so shocked, I felt that I wanted to destroy the world at the time. When I was born to be the main protagonist of the world." |
![Story Blanche.png](/images/8/81/Story_Blanche.png) Blanche |
"Oh, that's really terrible... Pauvre petite Columbia~ Do you want me to comfort you?" |
![Story Anzio.png](/images/f/f8/Story_Anzio.png) Anzio |
"Yes. Signore Conductor is so cruel. If it is true that you two swore eternal love, you should be shameful to forget it and repent." |
![Story Carthage.png](/images/4/4e/Story_Carthage.png) Carthage |
"Yes. If I were in the same position, I wouldn't be able to recover for a while." |
![Story Part-Dieu.png](/images/7/7d/Story_Part-Dieu.png) Part-Dieu |
"Mon Frère, you're absolutely disgusting." |
For some reason, everyone's eyes are glaring at me harder... I thought the team members here don't seem to be interested in affairs, but I guess there are still some things they can't tolerate as girls. |