Izumi couldn't help sighing inwardly.
Why did this girl suddenly jump to talking about being a mom?
He honestly had no idea how to respond.
"Oi, what are you imagining? Don't get weird ideas."
"I just don't want people thinking I can't even take care of my own team members' lodging, that's all."
"Speaking of which—Le Fay, are you allowed to attend high school now?"
"If you can, then you should just enroll in our school!"
"It'll make things a lot easier."
The moment Le Fay heard the word school, her eyes brightened.
"Eh? School?"
"That's totally fine! I've already finished all my high-school level studies."
"Entering a school won't be a problem. I'm super OK!"
Her excitement was almost contagious.
Le Fay had never gone to a normal school before. Her life had been tutors, tutors, and more tutors.
Realistically, at her age she should have been enjoying normal school life—with friends, gossip, and youth.
But she was different.
Born with overwhelming magical talent, she had been forced into advanced magical studies from early childhood.
Everything else was simply taught by private tutors.
Now that Izumi was inviting her to attend school together, she couldn't hide her anticipation.
Seeing how eager she was, Izumi nodded, pulled out his phone, and quickly texted Rias.
After that, he continued:
"I'll have that young lady arrange your enrollment."
"You'll attend school with us."
"If you need anything, just tell me. I'll do my best to provide it."
Since she was now officially one of his team members, he would naturally support her.
Le Fay thought for a moment, then shook her head.
"No, nothing in particular. If I had to say something… I'd want more magical knowledge."
"But Izumi-sama, you don't seem very good with magic."
"So I don't think I need anything!"
Her innocent expression stabbed Izumi right in the pride.
Based on the intel, Izumi's fighting style didn't use much magic.
The only magic-like thing he used was something called projection…
But projection wasn't exactly considered powerful magic.
Even if Izumi somehow made it strong, that had to be a secret technique.
Definitely not something he would teach others.
Probably impossible for others to learn anyway.
So Le Fay honestly felt there wasn't much she could study from him.
The only interesting thing was the Sacred Spear.
And Izumi had already agreed to let her research it.
She could even hug it to sleep in the future—so what was the rush?
…
Izumi felt deeply insulted.
Do I really have nothing to teach her…?
After thinking seriously for a moment, something came to mind.
"Then… are you interested in alchemy?"
"Also, transmutation sorcery, and high-speed incantation."
Le Fay froze.
"You… know alchemy?"
"That's supposed to be extremely advanced stuff, isn't it? Izumi-sama doesn't look like someone who studies that!"
"And what is transmutation sorcery? And high-speed incantation?"
Le Fay was completely confused—she had never even heard of these.
Of course, Izumi expected that.
None of these existed in this world; they were things he brought from another.
With a faint smirk—finally finding a chance to feel superior—Izumi explained:
"Transmutation refers to replacing or switching properties of objects, including space."
"For example, if an enemy gets close, you can swap their position to somewhere far away."
"It's similar to spatial magic."
"With advanced skill, you can even transfer mana, souls, or mental constructs to another vessel."
"As for high-speed incantation, it's a technique that shortens chant time. Think of it as a support skill."
"And yes, I also know alchemy. If you wish to learn, I can teach you."
After he finished explaining—
Le Fay's eyes lit up like twinkling stars.
"Seriously!?"
"Magic that can do all that!?"
"And that high-speed incantation—it's real!?"
"Izumi-sama, I want to learn it!"
She instantly transformed into a complete fangirl.
Everything Izumi mentioned was exactly the kind of power-up a mage dreamed of.
Especially high-speed incantation.
For a mage, it was practically divine.
Seeing her starry-eyed admiration, Izumi couldn't deny it—it felt pretty good.
Being admired by a middle-school-aged mage girl had its own kind of charm.
As they walked, he added:
"If you're that interested, I'll teach you. Consider it a perk for joining my team."
"Otherwise people might call me a black-hearted boss for not offering any salary."
Megumi and Asia never asked for any salary either, but other teams paid theirs.
Not Izumi's.
He didn't give money, but he gave magic—far more valuable.
Of course, when they eventually fought on the frontline, he'd consider proper pay.
Even if the girls didn't care, their families still needed money.
To prove he wasn't bluffing, Izumi demonstrated spatial transmutation on the spot.
Le Fay was dumbfounded—then instantly converted into a loyal worshipper.
Magic this powerful was insane!
And Izumi promised to teach her some high-speed incantation tricks—though not the real thing, since that couldn't truly be taught.
When Izumi finally brought the two girls home, Le Fay suddenly stopped in front of the door.
She stared at the house with a puzzled expression.
Izumi tilted his head.
"Le Fay? What's wrong? Why aren't you coming in?"
Blinking, she asked in awe:
"Izumi-sama… is there a magical workshop underground? Why is there such a huge concealment barrier?"
"Are you actually a mage like me, not a warrior?"
Her eyes sparkled again.
A magical workshop—something only extremely powerful mages could create.
Even she couldn't do it at her current level.
Sensing such a massive spell under Izumi's house only deepened her admiration.
But Izumi was stunned.
A magical workshop? My house has something like that? I'm not a mage!
Then he remembered.
While teaching Asia before, he had sensed something strange underground.
He just forgot because Rias suddenly barged in afterward, then he obtained that grimoire, and the whole thing slipped his mind.
No wonder he felt like he'd forgotten something important.