It's been less than two months since I was confronted. Lillia had begun to haunt me slightly since the incident and I hadn't had much time to myself. So I've been practicing barrier spells mostly at night. Rudy? It was easy with him, I showed him the creation of a mana sword. I didn't need his help, but by showing him, he learned it. I think he'll find it useful someday.
Today should be the day Roxy arrives... I still don't know what to expect, but I'm excited and I'm not alone. I see extreme enthusiasm in Rudy and who can blame him? Magic didn't exist in our previous life, it's clear he wants to learn it. I know I'm great at magic, but I still want to learn more about the magic system here. After all, I mostly use the styles of magic from Tensura and SL.
It's early in the morning and a carriage can be heard arriving outside the house. Immediately Rudy comes running up to me with enthusiasm, so I walk him and his parents to the door. I know he thinks he's some moldy old man, so I'm curious to see his reaction...
Opening the door, I could see a petite girl with long blue hair tied in a ponytail that reached her knees. Her fair, almost creamy skin was without a single blemish. Her beauty left me speechless I fell in love at first sight. On the other hand, my parents were silent for another reason, she really didn't look more than 15 years old, but therein lay her beauty. She's a demon after all, they live extremely long. Besides, her age is greater than mine in two lifetimes... She'll be in her 40s now...
The moment the door opened, the girl spoke, "I'm Roxy, the magic teacher."
A few seconds of silence later, I decided to introduce myself. I took a step forward, bowed my head slightly and spoke, "Hello, I'm Mephistopheles Greyart, please call me Mephisto. I am honored to be your student, sensei."
With that, I saw the astonished look on everyone's face. After hesitating, Rudy also spoke, "Hello, my name is Rudeus Greyart, please call me Rudy. And as my brother mentioned, I am also honored to be your student."
After that her parents introduced themselves, then said that we should be her students, to which Roxy blinked after a moment and realized what was going on. She uttered softly, "Haa. I guess it happens from time to time, huh, that there are parents who think their child or children have talent after they've grown up a bit..."
Not only did I hear her comment, but I think the parents and Rudy, after all, said it quite loudly. The moment my mom heard it, she asked: "Did you say something?" To which Roxy replied with a surprised expression, "Oh no, not at all. I just simply doubt that a child could understand the theory of magic." I totally agree with this idea, except that you and I aren't mentally children, so it doesn't really apply to us.
My mom immediately tried to reassure her that we were amazing and talented, especially Rudy. She hadn't heard much about my magic. With that, Roxy capitulated. She picked up her suitcase from the ground, where she had put it when she arrived, and confirmed that she would teach us then.
Of course, like a gentleman, I approached her and said, "Roxy-sensei, please let me take your things." To which I got only one response, "Huh." It was an agreement, which was good enough for me. I don't think I would have even picked up if I was pre-evolution. "What the hell's in there?" Luckily for me, it was nothing now. I could see a slight hint of surprise on her face, I am a four year old after all.
Afterwards, after I carried her stuff inside, we went outside to practice. I think she wants to get this over with quickly. After all, she doesn't believe in our magic. I know Rudy is afraid to go outside, so I've been teaching him not to make a scene for a long time, and so, unfortunately, he couldn't hold himself up and I had to hand drag him out. To which Roxy just wrinkled her eyebrows slightly.
Upon reaching the place, she began to explain to us the basic theory of magic: "In short, there are only three types of magic. Attack magic, healing magic and summoning magic." After this explanation, she began to inform us about the division into levels. Namely that magic is divided between 7 levels which are beginner, intermediate, advanced, saint, king, emperor and god. The most hilarious thing is that I don't fit on this scale. I would be in my own position as a paradox of magic. My level exceeds anything known to date.
After a time of explaining the basics, Rudy got impatient, so Roxy decided to put it into practice. To which Rudeus confirmed his theory that everyone here uses spells to do magic. Well, except for us... After Roxy showed us the water sphere and arranged for the tree to be in two pieces, she was told that Mom had left a lot of work on the tree and that she would be upset, to which she repaired the tree with healing magic.
I was beginning to think magic couldn't surprise me, I really didn't expect healing magic to work on it. After all, there is plant magic in the system I use that would basically do the same thing, just in a different way. Rudy was really excited when he saw it, and I have to say, so was I. She looked away after we both complimented her, but you could tell she was enjoying the praise. It's really cute, she's like a big baby.
Once she had calmed down, when she was sufficiently full of praise, she wanted us to work the same magic on her. To which Rudy started first. Rudy made the same mistake as in the anime and didn't finish the spell, which caused a few questions. After explaining that neither of us needed spells to do magic, she was amazed and wanted to take advantage of it. Only, none of the three of us noticed where Rudy's water ball flew. Moments later, the same tree was in two pieces again. Which my mom noticed and started hollering, which sent Roxy into a momentary funk. Whereupon I helped her out of it, after all I can't let Rudy take such a beautiful woman from me.
So far, I've been preventing him from getting her rather than taking her. After all, I want her to make up her own mind.
After we finished our training, we were called inside for the Roxy's welcome dinner. The feast was rich with amazing food and beer. Unfortunately, I'm a kid, so I can't even have a beer. There was also one minor issue that was addressed at the dinner and that was where will Roxy sleep? Rudy's room is small enough for two. I honestly don't even want him in my room, so I did about the only thing I could think of.
"Mom, I don't mind sharing a room with Roxy-sensei, after all, I'll be able to study magic theory in the evening." With my innocent smile, I thought about how everything had gone. Rudy, on the other hand, threw me an angry face, and it seemed that if he could fight, I'd be toothless by now.
To which my mother spoke, "What do you think, Paul, is this a good idea? After all, the other rooms are small and occupied..." Paul just shook his head, so Mum asked for Roxy's opinion, who happily gobbled up every morsel. And all she could do was shake her head in confirmation. She probably wasn't even paying attention to the conversation.
To which Mom and Lillia smiled at each other "do they know anything?" after all, I'm not trying to hide anything, except my magic. I know I won't be practicing as much magic as I'd like right now, but as they say, you can't break love...
With that, dinner came to a close and I went to help clear the dishes. After cleaning up, I rushed towards my room. Like a proper host, I knocked first before entering. The moment my hand reached the door, I was pulled into the room. Roxy was in a white slightly sheer flannel shirt.
Roxy's face was slightly flushed: "Did I really agree to share a room and bed with you?" As her scent hit my nose, I felt myself start to blush. All I was able to get out of my mouth was a "huh". Roxy sighed loudly after that confirmation.
I immediately tried to reassure her, "Sensei, don't worry, I don't think I'm a bad roommate, I don't snore, I'm clean, I just sleep a little, nothing more, nothing less," whereupon Roxy looked at me, looked around the room and replied, "Looks like you're right... that's all I have left anyway." With that, I planned to get changed and go to bed. Roxy was already slowly getting into bed and I went to get changed. And I went to bed and fell asleep immediately.