Third person view
"They keep trying to digress and drag things out. I'm going to hurt one person and upload the video to the internet, so please bring one with me later. I'll leave it up to you to choose which one."
The messenger from the staff room group said so and quickly returned.
Apparently, negotiations with the outside world…the police or something…were not going well, and he was frustrated.
However, there was no way the police would simply listen to the requests from the criminal.
It was decided that they would delay, gather information, and wait for an opportunity.
Once the identity of the culprit was known, it might be possible to use a teasing message such as "Your mother is crying."
…well, but since they weren't a lone offender, it probably wouldn't be very effective...
Even though there were hostages in the staff room, why were they letting the personnel leave here?
Did they perhaps develop feelings for the hostage, after being together for a while?
Or was it simply because there were more people here?
"……" (Children)
And the children, their faces were pale and trembling.
However, no one started crying.
Everyone was probably afraid of being chosen, but they were also afraid of having someone else chosen in their place.
They didn't want to feel hurt, but they didn't want their friends to suffer worse on their behalf.
It's still much better for them to be in pain than to have their friends suffer in their place.
Perhaps, thinking this, they endured it even though they were trembling, and not a single one of them burst into tears.
…all of them were honorable ladies who attended and studied at this girls' school without any shame.
(…the wonderful behavior of our lambs. As a teacher, I couldn't be happier. And you don't have to wait to be chosen as an example. There is no need to be elected, just someone can run for office…) (Teacher's mind)
And before the two guards could even open their mouths…
"A teacher takes the initiative and sets an example. I will accept that role." (Teacher)
"Eh…" (Children)
The 10 children's eyes widened in surprise.
…that's right, 10 children…
The two guards didn't think it's strange at all… Sabi-Colé duo.
Sabine and Colette were also in the same category as the teacher.
Strong people and people of higher status must help the weak.
So maybe they'd be the next one after the teacher.
Sabine staked her pride as a member of the royal family.
Colette would do it without thinking.
…yes. For Colette, this was a completely normal thing, and she didn't even have to think about it…
"…oh, oh. Well, I guess so…" (Guard)
It seemed like the guards didn't have any intention of doing anything cruel to the children.
…of course, it didn't seem like he thought it's okay to do terrible things to an old woman wearing a sister's uniform…
"I'm sorry, but I can't go against the leader's orders…. As for sister-sensei coming forward, well… it can't be helped. Given my position, I don't have any other options… I don't think he has any intention of killing or seriously injuring you, so please bear with me. It's just a threat, so if it hurts too much, I'm sure he'll cut back on it…" (Guard)
The guards said such things, but the sister was elderly and there was no way she could act or lie like that.
And even if the men in the staff room did not intend to do so, there was a possibility that their bodies would not be able to withstand the pain, and they would suffer heart attacks, strokes, or lose their lives.
Moreover, while the two lookouts seem to be relatively calm, it's not at all unlikely that the leaders in the "staff room group," who seemed to be anxious about their unexpected predicament, would get too heated up and go too far
Both the teacher and the children knew this.
It's Stella Maris Girls' Academy Elementary School, and everyone was in the 6th grade.
There was no one who didn't understand that much.
Sister-sensei looked around at everyone and then quietly announced.
"Okay, everyone. If after this, something red erupts from my body, it is my faith that can no longer stay in my body and overflows. And if my soul leaves my body, it means that Lady Mary has invited me to her presence as a reward for my faith. Oh, how wonderful! I'm excited with anticipation!" (Teacher)
Sister-sensei said happily, and the children looked like they were about to burst into tears.
"From now on, if you are worried and suffering, and when you look up and look forward, if there is one oak tree within your field of vision…that will be me. I will be watching over you forever." (Teacher)
"……" (Everyone)
The classroom was quiet.
All of them were already in the sixth grade. There was no one who didn't understand the meaning of those words.
If something happened, she would be the shield.
But she wouldn't let the children be shocked and traumatized by it.
Although she was a strict teacher when it comes to education, she was truly worthy of being a sister and a teacher at this school.
(I teach and guide the lambs, and serve as their shield and is called to God. …As a teacher and a sister, I have no regrets in my life!!) (Teacher's mind)
And the teacher smiled with a cheerful face.
…I won't let you die.
The expressions on the faces of Sabine and Colette when they locked eyes told so.
Even if the teacher was a pagan to them, it didn't matter.
They couldn't let this idiot die just yet.
She needed to teach and guide more and more children…
And then, the two of them nodded to each other.
Sabine pressed the send button, turned it, and held it up in front of her face…
"Sequence number, four, four, one." (Sabine)
Colette followed Sabine's words.
"Sequence number, four, four, two." (Colette)
And…….
"All safety locks, open!" (Sabine)
"Lunatic Power, fully Open!" (Colette)
Now, the other side should be ready to launch, fully prepared, and waiting for a signal from here.
The other problem was how to proceed with things naturally and without any mysterious powers.
So, the two of them wrote a story.
A story based on the power of humans, without the intervention of magic, miracles, or divine power…
However, it was a slightly forced and unnatural story.
Then, the two of them quickly stood up and spun their words like a spell.
"Sometimes, I am an exchange student from a foreign country. Some other time, I am the daughter of a noble. And one time, I am a hostage of criminals.
…but what is my true nature? The apostle of justice and truth, the third princess of the Kingdom of Zegreius, Sabine (omitted) Zegreius!!" (Sabine)
Yes, Sabine's full name was too long if it wasn't abbreviated…
(…I knew it…) (Classmates' mind)
And their classmates honestly expressed their thoughts from the bottom of their hearts.
"Likewise, chief vassal of a certain viscount, Colette!!" (Colette)
Colette had been repeatedly reminded by Mitsuha to hide the name Yamano, so she did her best to do it.
…however, by omitting the word apprentice, it seemed like she wanted to show off…
Author's Note
Notice.
On June 3rd (Saturday) and 4th (Sunday), at "Treasure Festa Online 11", Komino Kobo (not a corporation, but an individual who does this as a hobby) will present Mitsuha and Kaoru. , mile garage kits will be sold. (5 each.)
Since it is sold at an online virtual facility, you can participate from anywhere in Japan.
It looks like you need to register as a member (free)…
For more information, please google "Treasure Festa Online" and "Komi no Kobo Twitter". (^^)/
Please note that Komino Kobo has moved its information dissemination site to Twitter, so its old website is no longer updated. (^^ゞ
Update History
15 Aug 2024: Grammar and speaker correction. (Thanks to MiddleAgedGamer89 for pointing it out in the comment)