"It's a bird!"
"Parrot, that's it!"
I could hear the children chattering. I whispered softly as I looked at the birds flying around the screen. "Yes, now you can have a parrot. Isn't it cool?"
Silen's red eyes began to sparkle with interest, and the admiring voices of the children rang in her ears.
I feel like everything I struggled with yesterday is being washed away.
Yesterday, I struggled to draw and devise a character that would fit in the magic tool, so that my wrist would go out. But what is the reaction…?
'Draw Oku! Oku must have been a subordinate in this egg, right?''…Orc?''Oku is a time! Heh, but is Oku born from an egg?'
Henry stabbed his big eyes with a twinkle.
'You drew a cat, not an orc!'
I was shocked and gave up on designing characters.
Drawing skills are not included in alchemy ability…
In the end, Rasmus, who is said to be the best at painting in the Mage Tower, drew everything from the background to the hatching of the eggs. Fortunately, it was easy after that. He modifies the video sphere, injects mana with Isaac, adds some magic tricks to grow animals, and attaches a leash to it so that it can be safely hung around his neck…
We will continue to add new characters and features to arouse interest.
When I had time, I thought it would be a good idea to post a job posting and find a painter to design the character.
"The kids love it." The president standing behind him winked with a satisfied face. "Shall I give one to all the children now?"
"Yes, you had a lot of trouble!" I put the video ball I was holding on the floor and wiped the sweat from my forehead. Now it's time to show your child cute animal friends and new friends. I smiled happily as I looked at the president handing out a box to everyone.
At that time, a small boy, Silen, was looking at Meldenik and catching his breath. He was thinking about the past when he was alone every day. In fact, Silen was very good at drawing, but one cheek was distorted ugly. So he didn't have a single friend.
For Silen, there was something that Aria Minnefort, who was a senior in the same art circle, always said. On the day of her petit debut, she said that something strange and magical happened to her as a loner. That's why he made a precious friend himself. Silen, who overheard these words, eagerly looked forward to the miracle of having a precious friend for herself.
And today, that dream has come true. Silen also had a small friend. Although it is very small and weak…
Silen looked into the screen. Inside it was a small bird that he could take care of. A small parrot wriggling on the grass.
You have to raise them well so that they can fly.
The person who gave Aria a miracle, Marquis Meldenik Kinnoa. She also made a wonderful miracle for Silen.
The small bird… here.
Silen looked at the screen in her hand and laughed. It is a small bird that he hatched himself. When I thought about it, a sense of responsibility and joy filled my heart with pride.
Silen looked at the children looking at her once, and at Meldenik once, and shouted loudly. "It's so amazing! Thank you!"
Meldenik replied in a soft tone. "I'm glad I liked it. You can feed them until they grow well."
Meldenik, who raised his hand to ruffle Silen's hair, smiled softly. "Now, can you explain it to your friends?"
"Yes!" The children who were listening to Meldenik and Silen talking interjected from the side. "What should I do with this?"
Meldenik pointed to Silen and said to the children. "Did you see Silen demonstrate it nicely here?"
"Yes!" The children looked at Silen and nodded.
Normally, the children didn't approach Silen well. Although they had never bullied them openly, they tended to think that Silen, who looked different from them, was unfamiliar. But now it was different.
"Silen was really the best. Do you all want to learn from Silen?"
As soon as Meldenik finished speaking, the children gathered near Silen. They were thinking of Meldenik very much. Meldenik praises and strokes me! Silen couldn't help but look incredibly cool.
"Wow, Silen! Let me know too!"
"Me, me!"
"Hmm…"
"Wow, but you really hatched it right away!"
"When will this cat become a big cat?"
The children rushed around Silen and began to ask questions. Silen's eyes widened with bewilderment at the barrage of questions from her friends, but she soon came to her senses and began to explain.
"You can pet it with love and sincerity. He said that if you press it, you can feed the birds."
"Wow, you're smart!"
Silen burst into laughter as she coached the children. Maybe I'll make more new friends.
I was looking at the children and feeling satisfied.
At this level, I'll be interested and play for at least a week. There's a security magic in it, so it's safe as long as you carry it with you.
As a result, it is possible to secure a simple safety net.
Just like Mirisa's notice, if there is a crisis for the owner, a report will be sent to the Mage Tower immediately, so the Mage Tower will also pay attention.
Normally, I should have told the children in advance and asked for their consent, but there was nothing I could do about it because it was a special situation. Still, I was glad that everyone liked it and would carry it with them voluntarily.
I smiled proudly at the thought that the masterpiece I made with the Mage Tower and my heart and soul was a joy to the children.
"I'm glad all the kids like it."
"That's right. By the way, President."
"Yes?"
I looked at the excited children and smiled at the president of the academy, who was smiling all over the place.
The president should be as careful as the children… If it were Sheria, she might try to control the mind of the president or her entourage and adversely affect the children.
I asked the president seriously. "Is there anyone around you who has become strange than usual?"
The president shook his head with a puzzled face. "A strange person? Hmm… I haven't met many people lately because I'm preparing to return to farming. The one I meet the most is the Marquis of Kinnoa."
Oh, is he retiring soon…?
Perhaps he noticed that I was in a state of bewilderment, he whispered with a grin. "You must be curious. I'm actually preparing for retirement. Although a successor is not available… After retirement, I am making a budget, so now I almost eat and sleep in the president's office."
"I see. I'll support you." I looked at him and smiled at him.
By the way, if the president of this academy retires, who will be the president? If a good person becomes the president, our stationery store will prosper more. Still, I saw that the president was in good condition.
I turned my head back to the children. Seeing the children swaying excitedly reminded me of the story I had heard during a briefing in the president's office.
You said that there are many children in this class who are related to different races. Some of them came as exchange students near the Demon Kingdom, and some of them had mixed blood with other races.
I looked at Silen. Come to think of it, Silen's ears were unusually pointed.
…Is Silen also of mixed race?
If Silen had mixed blood from a different race or one of the bloodlines blessed by a different race, there was a high probability that the child would be a living sacrifice.
I pursed my lips and stared at Silen.
You have to protect the children well, and don't let any children get hurt until you end Ruftel.
It was then. The tiger also came when I said it, and his eyes met with Silen. The child began to approach me cautiously.
"Sir…"
"Huh?"
"You know, angel."
The murmuring voice was small and low. I smiled at Silen's red hair and red eyes. Did my smile give you courage? Silen asked in a slightly louder voice than before.
"What's the exact name of this thing?"
Come to think of it, I haven't decided on a name yet because I'm in a hurry to make it.
I make mistakes in these details every time!
I rolled my head quickly. And then Silen carefully opened her mouth and asked in a kind voice.
"Dear friend, is this what it is?"
Oh, are you okay?
After listening to Silen's words, I liked it. I nodded seriously.
"That's a good name."
"Yes?"
I looked deep into Silen's eyes and began to continue. As if they were saying something very secret, as if they were conducting an espionage operation.
"Actually, that product didn't have an original name."
"Really?" Silen's eyes widened. I naturally trimmed and pressed the red pouted hair sticking out of the child's ear and continued.
"Yes, but I just decided. I'll do it by the name you told me. A precious friend in the palm of your hand, it's good."
At my words, Silen smiled widely. I knew that expression well. A face that is proud that he is helpful.
"Yes!"
After the conversation ended, Silen, who had been squatting for a while, blushed and said cautiously. "I want to give an angel a wonderful gift."
I grinned and pressed her hot ears with my cold hand to cool her down. I was actually roughly aware of the gifts that a small child who frequented the stationery store would give. Maybe it's something like a letter or candy. However, you should always respond seriously to your child's serious words.
"Yes, what kind of gift is it?" I took my hand off Silen's ear and smiled affectionately.