Chirem Act 6-10.1
Act 6-10: Silvia Has No Idea
TL: Cnine
ED/PF:
R1: [1–3], R2: [4–6]
Part 1
Danshelmare hosts many facilities and companies affiliated with the Enzenite Magic Academy. The city itself was founded to train soldiers who stand against the Diabolo Cult, a heretical sect plotting to resurrect the Evil God. Because the Academy governs the city, all matters of labour, construction, and related work must be submitted to the appropriate departments under its authority.
Given this background, it was only natural that businesses opening in Danshelmare would develop strong ties with the Academy. As a result, companies and organisations specialising in Academy-designated manufacturing, trade, or joint research and development steadily increased.
The place we are heading to, 『The Danshelmare Spa Resort』, is one such partner facility.
Students of the Enzenite Magic Academy are generally forbidden from leaving the academy city unless for training, missions, or exceptional personal circumstances such as bereavement. Even trainees of Silver Class and below receive a stipend, but it is so meagre that even the occasional small luxury is difficult to afford.
For these impoverished students, Academy-affiliated restaurants and entertainment venues are a lifeline. Student-only discounts and promotions are constantly available, and the city as a whole has built a system that allows them to enjoy themselves even with very little money.
To support students suffering from the many stresses brought on by gruelling training, strained relationships, and the weight of their missions and responsibilities, the Academy has put measures in place to assist them both physically and mentally.
Among the affiliated organisations are relaxation facilities specialising in bodily care, and in recent years the Academy has been especially focused on strengthening this aspect. The newly completed spa resort was perhaps the clearest expression of that goal.
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「Uoooooh! So this is the Danshelmare Spa Resort! It’s massive!」
After leaving the Academy and following the map for about thirty minutes, we arrived without trouble. Standing before its gates, Ein threw both arms high into the air and let out a triumphant shout.
There stood a towering five-storey complex with an attached dome, and beyond it a vast open area packed with tracks and sports courts. Perhaps unimpressive by the standards of my previous life, but within this world, it was a massive and unparalleled structure.
「Hey, cut it out. This isn’t the place to be shouting.」
As I watched Ein’s back with a wry smile, Lillian suddenly rushed over and grabbed him by the scruff of his neck. It seemed her embarrassment had won out over any sense of sympathy.
「Oi—hey, Lillian, what’s that for?」
「‘What’s that about?’ Really? We’re students of the Enzenite Magic Academy, and today we’re making the most of that privilege to have some fun. If you mess around like an idiot and drag down the Academy’s reputation, you’ll just cause trouble for everyone!」
「As if something this small would hurt our reputation. You’re far too fussy.」
「Oh, is that right? You’re the one who’s hopelessly careless!」
「Alright, you two, save your lover’s spat for when you’re alone.」
「We came out here to have fun together, didn’t we? No fighting. Let’s just enjoy the day.」
As usual, Ein and Lillian slipped into their classic bickering act like an old married couple, and Rogue and Mishelle stepped in to break them up. By now, the whole scene was practically routine. So much for not standing out.
「Anyway, Ein. What are we doing here today? You’re the one who put together the schedule. If you don’t explain the plan, no one knows where to go next.」
「Ah, yeah, you’re right… I can’t keep wasting time on this idiot.」
Ein smoothed down his rumpled clothes, turned his back on Lillian, and pointed toward the dome-shaped building at the base of the tall structure.
「Right, so my plan is for us to head into that dome today. That’s the main attraction here. Inside, it’s basically a huge spa and leisure bath complex. Since it’s mixed, swimsuits are mandatory. There’s a food court, and the second floor has sports areas and relaxation rooms. The leaflet said you could easily spend an entire day there.」
「Huh. And what’s that big building over there?」
「That’s a luxury hotel for tourists. The upper floors have a bunch of famous restaurants, and there’s a rooftop night pool with a bar, but only hotel guests can use them. So it’s irrelevant for us. Let’s head to the dome.」
Ein finished his explanation with an exaggerated wave and set off at a brisk pace. Lillian immediately followed him, and the pair fell back into their usual snippy back-and-forth. With amused smiles, we headed down the broad street leading from the gate.
Most visitors to the spa resort were clearly here for the giant bath complex, and the whole area was packed with people. After weaving through the crowds, we arrived at the dome-shaped resort building, 『Spring Heaven』.
「If we want the Academy’s student discount, we need to go to the reception near the entrance first. Everyone, make sure you’ve got your student ID.」
The moment we stepped into the lobby, Ein pulled out the student ID issued to pupils of the Enzenite Magic Academy and slipped out of the flow of people toward the reception desk by the wall. So that was where he proved he was an Academy student.
「What shall we do, Rakuichi-sama?」
「Neither Silvia nor I are Academy students, so we can’t get any of the discounts…」
Prompted by Ein, I rummaged through my wallet for my own student card while the two of them watched uneasily. Right, I had completely forgotten about their situation.
「It’s fine. I’ll buy whatever you two need. The admission fee will still be the normal one, but that’s not a big deal.」
I’m fairly well-off, after all.
Once we reached Gold Class, we began taking on missions as trainees attached to the army. After each assignment, the Academy paid us, with the amount varying depending on our performance.
The Hero Party has achieved remarkable feats every time, earning huge rewards. As a nominal member of the group, a portion of those rewards reaches me, although Yuiitsu tends to deduct a fair amount at his own discretion. Even so, combined with my Academy salary, it adds up to a rather comfortable income.
And because I’m constantly tied up with managerial duties, I hardly ever spend money. Sera and the others handle food and daily necessities without me lifting a finger, so my savings steadily continue to grow. Paying for the two of them wouldn’t put any strain on my wallet at all.
I told Bell and the others to wait in the lobby, then hurried after Ein to the reception. After presenting my student ID and receiving a tagged wristband, I returned to the two waiting in the centre of the lobby, and together we headed further inside.
At the back of the ground-floor lobby was the entrance to the spa, with a hot-snack stall on one side and a clothing shop on the other. Guests feeling peckish or lacking swimwear would likely pick up what they needed there.
「Right then, let’s head to the clothing shop first and buy our swimsuits. It’s nearly lunchtime, but there are restaurants inside, so we can eat later. To get the student discount, just show them your tag at the till. Alright, off you go.」
「「「「「O~...」」」」」
At Ein’s cue, everyone surged into the clothing shop at once.