Shut Up, Malevolent Dragon! I Don’t Want to Have Any More Children With You

"One time, it secretly followed me to school. My master thought it got lost and searched for it everywhere, only to finally find it munching on grass behind the academy."

Leon held onto Aju’s reins while explaining in a completely serious tone.

"Since then, it’s taken a liking to the grass here. I even asked the academy’s officials about it—this area doesn’t belong to any designated department, so Aju is free to come here for a meal now and then."

"...That sounds like the most abstract reasoning I’ve ever heard."

"But when it comes to you and your donkey, nothing seems too abstract anymore."

Rosvisser let out a long breath, stabilizing her emotions before replying,

"Alright, I understand. In any case, your heroic actions earlier were commendable."

"Heroic... huh?"

Leon hesitated for a moment. Instead of responding to Rosvisser’s compliment, he turned the conversation around,

"When I knocked those thugs down just now, I noticed, Professor, you also..."

"You wanted to step in and help too, didn’t you? Just a little slower than me."

Rosvisser chuckled softly, slipping both hands into her trench coat pockets and nodding slightly.

"What, you don’t think I was just here for the spectacle?"

Her tone was lighthearted and teasing, clearly admitting to Leon’s observation while also making a joke to keep the atmosphere relaxed.

But Leon remained serious as he answered,

"That never even crossed my mind. Professor Melkvey, the way you look at people when you want to help—it’s something you can’t fake. Even though you tried to act indifferent, there’s no way you’d just stand by in a situation like that."