“...... So, Miss Jane, can you lend that book to for a while? He really needs it. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ”

Gathering courage, Abner stammered his or her request to Jane, or rather Heyman, and then looked at Jane with some apprehension on a thoughtful expression.

Would she lend that book to herself?

“...... Do you mean this book?"

“？！”

Looking at the thick book that appeared out of thin air in Jane's hand, with the twelve words on the cover of the book 'On the Promoting Role of the Planning and Construction of the Road System in Promoting the Development of the Country', Abner almost didn't widen his eyes!

It's not scientific!

-- It's magic --

However, it was only for a moment.

He had lived in this world for fourteen years, and had experienced the influence of the information explosion era in his previous life, so he could probably guess the reason - it was nothing more than that Jane had a space equipment on her body, such as the ring set with a huge sapphire on her hand.

After all, this Miss Jane is not a magician, and the swordsman suit on her body doesn't look like she can hide things......

Heyman next to him was just as shocked—perhaps more shocked than he was. In Abner's view, in addition to the same reasons as himself,'s shock may also be that the book turned out to be Jane's body.

"This ......"

Right hand, no, Heyman's whole body trembled, he couldn't speak with excitement, his right hand trembled and pointed to the book, his blue eyes full of disbelief.

"Isn't that the book?"

Jane seemed to have misunderstood what meant, and asked with confusion in her chestnut eyes, "But this is the only book that Miss Catherine has written, and whose name is called, as far as I know!"

"No, this is it!" said, gasping for breath, as if he had exhausted all his strength to restrain himself.

"But isn't this book supposed to be precious?"

Taking advantage of his relatively young age, Abner asked about his and's doubts.

"Well, that's why I carry it with me. ”

Because it's precious, you need to carry it with you......

Speechless, Abner felt that there must be some subtle difference in his logic from Miss Jane.

"Then Lord Duke doesn't need to use it?"

Abner continued to ask in a 'childish manner'.

As if finally understanding what they meant, Jane smiled and said, "This one is my own, and my father's one is still on his shelf." ”

“......”

――Fancy Show Dad――

Good tyrant.

Abner could only sigh in his heart.

Even such a precious book was given to his daughter, and His Excellency the Duke of Valoranburg seemed to have a great affection for Jane and a great value - otherwise he would not have let her read it.

"The Duke has been so kind to you. ”

He said very directly, undisguised from the envy in his eyes. This is a normal reaction that a teenager of his age should have.

Jane was slightly stunned, and then said with a faint smile in her voice: "Although it is true that my father loves me very much, he did not give me this book - as for who gave it to me, it is a long story, Abner, you don't need to know for the time being. Well...... If you can perform well enough, you may not be able to get such a gift in the future!"

From Jane's words, Abner could clearly understand the message that the book was obtained by her own connections, not by her father's power. Maybe it's her teacher, maybe it's her friend...... As for the latter sentence, he didn't take it seriously, because it should be just a 'white lie' that the other party used to make himself learn well, not that he felt that he could really perform 'good enough'.

"Well, I will, Miss Jane. ”

He nodded, 'suppressed' the 'excitement' in his eyes, and said. This is also the normal reaction he should have.

At the same time, the faint envy and jealousy in the eyes of and the other girl were also noticed.

Miss Jane has never been so nice to me!

Her Highness Jane has been so good to you!

It was a message he read from the faces of two people.

"That's it. After handing the book to and agreeing to return it in a month, Jane smiled and looked at, "Can Hayman go back first?" ”

...... "What is she going to say to me?"

"Yes, Your Highness Jane. , who was seeking the treasure book, couldn't hide his excitement, and directly used the honorific title to Jane, and then said enthusiastically to Abner: "Then I'll go back first-Abner, I'll borrow your book for you, and if you don't have time, you can go back to the dormitory directly." ”

"Hmm. Confused, Abner nodded, "Goodbye." ”

"Goodbye. ”

......

Speechless.

The same cannot be said either.

Jane looked at Abner quietly, not speaking—the look in her eyes reminded Abner of the parents who saw their children being cheated out of their pocket money. Abner, on the other hand, was embarrassed to speak out in shame because he knew how abrupt things he had done.

As mentioned earlier - Abner felt that Jane could not have lent them such a precious book, but Jane did, and it seemed that he had borrowed it.

This favor can't be said to be small, so, under shame, Abner, who is not thick-skinned, has to pretend to be dead.

The two of them didn't speak, and neither did Paris, so the three of them stood like that until ......

"Alright, Abner, you don't have to worry so much. It's just a book, and I haven't been using it lately. ”

Compared with before, Jane's gentle voice did not change much, and even had a hint of comfort.

And the girl named 'Paris' next to her looked at her with some anger, clearly dissatisfied.

"Miss Jane......"

"But what do you understand from this, Abner?"

Got what......

Is this to educate yourself at a pace?

"Not everyone in the academy has good intentions towards others. It's not all good intentions, it's all without a price -- I say so, Abner, do you understand?"

"That means Heyman is using you, little fool!" the handsome black-haired girl, who had been silent and ladylike, finally spoke.

"Well, I'll take care of it later, Miss Jane, Miss Paris. Abner, whose face was flushed, whispered, "I won't easily agree to someone's request, or promise him something I can't promise." ”

"Hmm. A glint flashed in her chestnut eyes, Jane didn't expect Abner to really understand what she meant, but what she wanted to mean was more than that: "It's good that Abner can think like this, but is there anything else?"

"Be cautious when making friends, not only by what he says, but also by what he does?" said in a somewhat questioning tone.

――Listen to his words and watch his deeds, the otherworldly version――

Not only did Jane continue to look at him with interest and encouragement, but the disdain in Paris's eyes also diminished a little.

“...... I can't think badly about others, but I can't help but think badly about others. ”

――The heart of harming people must not be had, and the heart of preventing people is indispensable to the otherworldly version——

“？”

"No more, Miss Jane. ”

"Well, if you recognize that, then I have nothing to worry about. Jane nodded with satisfaction, "However, although that Hayman classmate is a little suspicious of taking advantage of you, he also has his own reasons, so you don't need to be too alienated from him." Like you said, see what he says and how he does it, and then decide whether he is a classmate or a friend. Of course, others can follow this method as well. ”

"By the way, if you're going out lately, don't go to Virgil, where devil cultists are lurking, and the Cult of Light and the Kingdom are secretly tracking down - if-san asks me what I told you, you can answer him as well. ”

"After all, hehe, saying bad things about people behind your back, and being known by others, is something that damages the lady's demeanor!"