The day of my punishment finally over. I was free to do any experiment or magic training now. But, instead of heading back to the lab, I decided to visit the castle instead. There, I didn't see the face of my best buddy at all.

"Are? It's rare to not seeing him at the courtyard. Did he catch cold?"

I wondered.

"Ren-sama!!"

I heard feminine voice from the castle. I turned toward the castle entrance and saw Alicia running toward me.

"Hora, don't run!"

I told her off. She reduced her speed as I walked toward her. She jumped toward me as I had entered her range and hugged her.

"It has been a month, Alicia."

I greeted.

"Yes!!"

She snuggled into my chest. She's so cute. I want to bring her back as my girlfriend. Ah, she is my fiancee isn't she? 

"How's your body?"

I asked. 

"The medication is running low but as you can see, I'm still good!!"

She boasted. I smiled and patted her head.

"Ren-sama, I was wondering, where have you been?"

She asked me.

"Well, I just simply travelling around and tested my strength. But, it seems like I've grown too strong. Ahahaha!"

I laughed.

"It's good to see you well, Ren-sama."

Molar greeted me.

"Thank you Molar-san. I'll make the elixir later. I had gotten some rare materials so perhaps I'll be able to make some better elixir for her."

I said.

"Much appreciated, Ren-sama."

He bowed.

"By the way, Ren-sama."

"Hmm?"

He called me.

"No, I just wondered since when did you get such strong aura around you."

He said. 

"Yes, Ren-sama now felt like a lot cooler than before."

Alicia added.

"Well, perhaps its an aura from my Dragon Slayer trait."

I guessed. There was no retort or praise. I looked at both of them. Molar looked at me with shocked looks as Alicia was looking at me with amazed looks.

"You have met them, Ren-sama? I mean they are dragons you know!!"

I laughed dryly as Alicia inquired.

"That's aside, I didn't see Leo today. Is he out again?"

I asked them.

"Ah, Onii-sama is not in the castle anymore."

"Eh?"

  Alicia said. I was surprised by that statement.

"Onii-sama is attending the magic academy and had departed a week ago."

She added.

"Why magic academy? Isn't he a paladin?"

I asked.

"Etto, I think it was for the sake proposing Princess Ameralda. If I'm not mistaken, she only would accept anyone who can cast a high tier spell."

She added.

"Pal, my condolence."

I prayed for my best buddy.

"Etto, won't Ren-sama also attend it?"

Alicia asked. 

"Hmm... I don't know. I probably won't made it to the entrance exam even if i rush it."

I said.

Well if I rode Sora's back probably I'll be able to get there though.

"Well, maybe I'll attend it next year. I still want to cuddle around with my cute fiancee."

I said as I lifted Alicia's face by her chin. Alicia blushed red and ran away.