"Good morning, Megumi."
After sitting down, Rosen turned to talk to the bob-haired girl.
"So, specifically, what's incomprehensible?"
...His demeanor and appearance? Although Rosen was already different from his peers and seemed more mature, now he gives me a feeling that he's not quite like... um... a human."
"Excuse me."
Kato Megumi shook her head.
He was definitely mature.
After all, Rosen had transmigrated to this world after his body had shrunk.
His consciousness and experiences had not changed.
It was like a life started anew, so of course he looked more mature and steady than a high school student.
Furthermore, Japanese high schools are hotbeds for chuunibyo, and compared to his peers who constantly spouted phrases like "Explode, reality! Shatter, spirit!", Rosen's maturity was a bit abnormal.
"It seems that people on the fringes of social circles generally have strong observational skills."
Upon hearing this.
Kato Megumi's smile faded: "Although we've known each other for a long time, Rosen, your words are a bit too insensitive. I at least have you as a friend."
"But speaking of which, for me to have a very popular male friend sounds somewhat abnormal, doesn't it?"
"Saying that just makes you sound even more pathetic."
Just then.
Rosen suddenly felt feedback from the life tree.
The girl in front of him already met the criteria for him to contract a familiar.
In fact, Rosen had discovered this long ago.
To make a target a familiar, the target's "trust" or "dependence" and other emotions needed to reach an appropriate standard.
While this restriction would greatly reduce Rosen's efficiency in contracting familiars, it would improve the standard and quality of the familiars.
If Kato Megumi met the standard, it meant that he was now like a trainer in Pokémon, with a 100% success rate in capturing spirits.
Thinking of this, Rosen didn't hesitate: "Do you remember what I told you before, that I would let you see the true nature of this world?"
"I do remember, but weren't you having a chuunibyo fit back then, Rosen?"
Kato Megumi tilted her head, a smile on her lips.
"That depends on whether you accept it, Megumi. If you trust me, then meet me on the rooftop after school."
Rosen said with a smile.
"Huh? Could it be that you're finally planning to make a move on me, Rosen? After all, my presence is very faint, so even if I were kidnapped and taken home, it would be difficult for others to notice."
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"You said all those things, Rosen, and told me to protect myself. But my experiences over the years have made me feel that besides you, Rosen, no one else would notice me and kidnap me to keep as their private property."
Rosen was a little speechless.
However, Kato Megumi's personality was indeed like this; she would occasionally blurt out a few sarcastic remarks, but they were all harmless.
"But since it's Rosen's invitation, I have no choice but to go."
For some reason, Rosen instead saw a hint of hidden anticipation on the girl's faintly smiling face.
However, Rosen knew that this was probably due to Kato Megumi's trust.
Of course.
Although he didn't intend to play with the girl as a private possession, the nature of transforming her into a Vassal was largely similar, just the process was different.
The class bell rang.
It was still class on the surface, but in reality, it was for catching up on anime or chatting.
Although the group file had a fast-forward option, and theoretically, all information could be received in an instant if the brain could handle it, Rosen chose to play it at normal speed to pass the time.
Some private segments involving group members would be edited out.
"Students, before we officially start class today, we have an announcement to make: another transfer student is joining our class today."
The homeroom teacher, Kirisu Mafuyu, announced from the stage.
Then she waved towards the door.
Rosen felt something and looked up, indeed spotting two familiar figures.
"Hello everyone, I am Zhoufang Youxi. I look forward to your guidance in the future."
"I am Jun Dao Ling Nai."
Her every move was as graceful as a well-bred young lady, and every smile was just right.
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Her long, straight black hair flowed down smoothly, and with the smile on her face, she exuded a gentle feeling.
The other students in the class had varying expressions regarding the arrival of the new transfer students, but at least the ordinary students quietly marveled at Zhoufang Youxi's temperament and appearance.
Two more rare beautiful girls.
Moreover, some people found the name somewhat familiar, so they specifically searched on their phones and discovered that she was actually the eldest daughter of the prominent Suo Fang family.
How could the daughter of a wealthy second-generation and political third-generation not attend some aristocratic school, but instead specifically come to this place?
While everyone was guessing, the answer was quickly provided by Zhoufang Youxi herself.
"Lord Rosen, from now on, I will be your classmate."
... The girl walked down from the podium and then naturally sat in the empty seat next to Rosen.
And Jun Dao Ling Nai sat in the seat behind her.
Seeing the smiling, enthusiastic young lady greet Rosen, some boys who still had other ideas immediately felt a string snap in their hearts.
Why are all the beautiful girls connected to Rosen!
"Alright, let's start class. Everyone, quiet!"
Kirisu Mafuyu said sternly.
Although Zhoufang Youxi and Jun Dao Ling Nai chose their own seats, the principal had already informed her in advance that as long as they didn't sit on the podium, they could sit wherever they wanted.
After class.
Zhoufang Youxi spoke first: "Lord Rosen, I've applied for an activity room at school. Would you like to come along?"
Rosen didn't refuse and also called Kato Megumi.
"Do I have to go too? But... this is Zhoufang's private invitation..."
Kato Megumi hesitated.
It wasn't until she spoke that Zhoufang Youxi noticed there was another girl in the seat behind Rosen.
She was slightly surprised but quickly composed herself: "Since it's Lord Rosen's invitation, then let's go together."
In her eyes, Kato Megumi was just an ordinary person.
However, since she could be invited by the Divine Lord, it meant that she would also become Lord Rosen's Vassal, just like her.