A/N : Due to overwhelming response from my last chapter I shall be continuing this fic.
"In Japanese, only Inumuta and Ryuko Understand."
-Air POV-
Panic ensued as Ryuko's blood slid down the spear and onto the Valkyrie, many of the ladies screamed and panicked. Many of the men tried to hold back barfs. Others would stare frozen in place, for it was the first time they had someone die so brutally and with so much blood in front of their eyes. For Mr Colbert, seeing this reminded him a lot about his military days, especially during the Great War. His days as the Flame Snake were unpleasant to say the least.
Guiche was the most affected, staring in shock as blood flowed down his Valkyrie from the unmoving corpse. He had never intended to kill her, only force her to yield. The two girls held on to Guiche for comfort from the scene. Even the Headmaster who was watching from above had been shocked slightly. Louise was staring at it, unmoving, trying not to believe that her familiar had just been killed by Guiche.
Recovering from the shock at last, Guiche spoke up.
"Thats what you get for challenging me! Guiche de Gramont!"
No one spoke a word still until a slice was suddenly heard, there stood Ryuko, with the spear's upper part through her chest, covered in the blood from her wound. The Valkyrie was still at where it was, but it was without its arms or head. They all gasped as Ryuko grabbed the spear and pulled it out of herself. The blood sprayed all over the grass and onto some of the students who ran off screaming for a servant to help them get the blood off them. Ryuko dropped the spear head and and spoke in a jovial tone, surprising everyone present.
"Now that actually hurt, I should be more careful. But I guess it was worth it to see the look on your faces, they were priceless. I guess I should get serious now."
In a flash she disappeared and with unparalleled speed, cut all of the students wands in half. She stood with Guiche pressed against a wall, her scissors at his throat just barely drawing blood from his neck.
"Now, I'm only going to ask this once, do you yield?"
Frightened out of his wits, Guiche said two words before fainting, "I... Yield…"
"Right, now that thats over, all of you get back to class! Also, bring Guiche to the infirmary and be quick about it, unless you still got a problem with me that is!"
"Yes! Discipline Mistress!" the entire student cohort chorused, acknowledging her position and power. They hurried off with Guiche away from the horrifying new Discipline Mistress. Louise was paralyzed, too confused by what she had just witnessed to move a muscle.
"Oi Louise, remember to report to Mr Hoka at the workshop tomorrow for your new classes."
As the next few days passed, Louise was forced to endure Inumuta and Colbert conversing with each other about boring mechanics and other technological things. This was her 7th day in the workshop.
"Now when you write with this, the ink in the capsule here flows back into the tip. This allows you to write for much longer periods before you have to refill it."
"This is astounding! It will revolutionise the way writing is done! It could completely replace the feather pen! I must spread this around the school at once!"
"Yes, I think so too. However, I will need to be compensated for this…"
"Of course Inumuta! After testing this out around the school I will send a sample to the palace for approval and they should be able to get you a contract."
"That sounds good Colbert."
"But I have to ask, how did you perform that trick with Louise back on the stage?"
"That is very advanced, just know that it involves very complex things that I might teach you one day," a sly smile formed on Inumuta's face, "but, there is no telling when I may leave, I have come to this land for a very special artefact. I might be willing to stay here for the remainder of my time if you perhaps helped me to find out about it?"
"Of course! I will do anything, just don't go and take all your wonderful things with you!"
Louise was fiddling with the pen that Inumuta had used his construction nanobots to create.
"What is the use of this damn thing, why do I have to stay here and watch you two mess around with stupid things like this when I should be in class learning!"
"Now Louise, you and I both know that it wouldn't help your umm… situation, to go to class. So why not stay here with us and learn about these inventions Professor Hoka has showed us and try to improve everyone's lives?"
"No! I refuse, you can't tell me what to do, I'm a noble and I make my own decisions!" as Louise threw open the door, what awaited on the other side horrified her.
In front of her, standing with her arms at her sides and an angry look on her face, was Eleonore de La Valliere. Eleonore started to pinch Louise cheeks, hard.
"So, Chibi Louise, apparently not only are you a failure at magic, but you also blame I heard that you also accused one of the new teachers of being your familiar when you failed to summon one. And now, you are going against what you agreed on and still go on about being a noble when you couldn't even keep your word?!"
Louise ran and hid behind Inumuta as Eleonore activated her Evil Expression mode. Eleonore grabbed Louise and began to carry her out and towards the gate.
"You are coming home right now to discuss this with mom and dad! We are going to pull you out from the academy and get you ready to be married off!"
"NOOOOO!"
Back with Colbert and Inumuta.
"Umm, I will go and inform the headmaster, why not you and your companion go with Miss Valliere and try to sort this out."
"Alright I got it."
When Colbert was out of ears reach, Inumuta put his hand to his ear.
"Ryuko, we go a problem, Louise's sister is dragging her home and we have to go and try to smoothen things out. Gather what you need and meet me by the gate."
"Miss Valliere, Me and my companion here have been assigned to accompany Louise home to sort things out first. I am Professor Hoka Inumuta and this is the Miss Matoi Ryuko."
Suddenly becoming very polite, Eleonore turned and addressed Inumuta.
"Ah! Professor Hoka, I am Eleonore de La Valliere, eldest daughter of the esteemed Valliere house, forgive my earlier display. I am quite sure Louise has been a handful since you recently joined this academy even going as far as to accuse you for her own failure. Please do not fault her for it, she has always been a failure."
"Hey!" Louise protested from behind Eleonore.
"Be quiet Louise!"
"Well, should we be going then?"
"Yes, lets."
Inumuta wasn't certain but he thought he had seen a blush on the supposed fierce girl's cheeks as she walked briskly out the gate.
The carriage ride was largely filled with protests from Louise as Eleonore continued to bully her and Inumuta conversing with Ryuko in Japanese about what to do once they got there. In the manor, everyone was silent in the seating room and Eleonore was looking across to Louise. Taking the initiative, Inumuta introduce himself.
"Good day, Duchess, I, Hoka Inumuta, and my companion, Matoi Ryuko, are here to discuss with you matters regarding Louise."
"Karin Desiree de La Valliere, but those are unusual names, are you not nobles?"
"Unfortunately we are not, we were accepted as teaching staff due to our capabilities."
"Well that is fine then, I value people from what they are capable of not their heritage. If your capabilities are excellent enough to even allow such an exception at the academy then I have no doubt of your talent."
"Ah, that is good to hear, now regarding the accusation I shall let it slide but she should learn to be more disciplined from now on."
Louise stayed silent knowing that no matter what, anything she said would only make things worse.
"That is appreciated, but I am quite firm in my decision to withdraw Louise from the academy, I already have a suitor for her."
"I see… is there no way to change your mind?"
"No, she has broken the Rule of Steel and for that has to be punished. She should be happy she still has a suitor, Eleonore's suitor broke off the engagement claiming that he couldn't take it."
"Mother!"
"Be quiet Eleonore, you know full well what he meant by it, your attitude is getting a bit out of hand."
"Fine…"
"Perhaps I could offer to take a look at your second daughter, Cattleya while I am here? I am new to this land and as such would like to know about what illnesses there seem to be here."
'That and I'll get data on some of the limitations on the healing magic here, Hehe.'
With that Louise suddenly burst.
"What can you do, you stupid familiar, you don't have magic, theres no way you could heal Cattleya, not even the best water mages could do anything!"
"Louise, be quiet, this matter shall be discussed with your father when he returns. Now I suggest you all retire to your rooms and I shall call on you when the Duke returns."
"That is acceptable Duchess."
"So… you believe you can cure my daughter?"
"I will have to check on her to be sure, but I am quite confident in my medical abilities. You are free to kill me if any harm comes to your daughter that I am unable to cure.
"Very well, I hope you remember those words."
"Thank you, Duke."
"Cattleya should be in her room, I shall take you there."
"Ryuko you stay down here for now, I'll be fine. Deal with the Duchess if I really do fail and she dies. Try and get some information as well."
Ryuko nodded and went to chat with the Duchess about other things, looking for any exploitable weaknesses should a fight break out.
At Cattleya's room, the Duke and Inumuta were outside the door.
"Cattleya, open the door please, its dad, I've brought a doctor to come and look at you."
"Wait please!"
After a few moments, the door opened, the Duke went in and Inumuta followed.
"Now dear, this is Mr Hoka, he claims to be come from a very advanced place that has ways to cure your illness without magic. If you feel any pain just tell me and I will get rid of him."
"Now Miss Cattleya just swallow this capsule, and I'll be able to tell what's wrong with you."
Inumuta handed Cattlya a white pill,Cattleya swallowed the pill and Inumuta closed his eyes, analyzing the flow of data entering him. As he opened them he had a confident smirk on his face.
"Ok, I now know what's wrong with you. Just swallow this pill and lie down."
The pill this time was orange in colour, the duke watched closely as Cattleya swallowed the strange looking capsule and laid down. A few moments passed in silence as the medicine worked its magic. Suddenly Cattleya stiffened and then went limp. Worried, the duke grabbed Cattleya and started shaking her.
"Cattleya! Cattleya, darling wake up!"
He felt for her pulse but could not feel it, he turned to the smirking Inumuta and grabbed him by the collar.
"You bastard! What have you done to my beloved daughter!"
"5...4...3...2...1...Now."
The duke turned back to Cattleya and saw that she had opened her eyes and he hurried back to her side.
"Cattleya, are you okay? I thought I had lost you, how are you feeling?"
"I feel... good! More than good! I've never felt so great before in my life! Thank you Mr Hoka! I can finally do whatever I want without worrying about my health."
"Cattleya you should rest, you just recovered, you shouldn't be out and about like this."
"Actually, she is fully healed, there is no need to rest. Infact, I suggest that since she hasn't been able to train her magic due to her illness, you send her in place of Louise."
"Yes father! I want to go, I can finally make friends!"
"I will discuss it with your mother, until then just rest for a little bit."
The Duke and Inumuta exited the room and headed back to everyone.
"So how did it go?" asked Karin.
"It went splendidly, she has made a full recovery and wishes to go to study magic in place of Louise. What are your thoughts on the matter Duchess? "
Karin looked deep in thought for a few moments.
"I assume you will want to discuss this with your family, I will be waiting for your decision in the carriage. Should you send only Louise, it means that Cattleya will stay here, but if you send both Louise and Cattleya out, I will know that you intend to send Cattleya in place of Louise and I will make the necessary arrangements."
"So Ryuko what did you manage to find out?"
"Apparently Karin was a feared warrior in the past, she defended some kind of bridge from an invasion force all on her own. Karin of the Heavy Wind was her runic name. She also has a manticore as familiar, those mythical beasts exist here, as do many other things like griffins and even some sort of flying country called Albion."
"That will be troubling, we should try not to anger her, but the flying country seemed interesting, I would like to visit it one day, I would love to collect its data. I wonder how they make it fly in this medieval world."
"A thief has also been sighted in Tristain, a Fouquet of the Crumbling Earth, he was a noble who lost their title or something, so he can use magic. Karin warned us to be careful, something about powerful artefacts in the academy vault."
"Okay, that is of little relevance now but should come in handy in the future."
"A final thing was that Eleonore was asking an awful lot about you, she accidentally blurted out the reason and even Karin was surprised."
"And what exactly was this reason?"
"Love at first sight."
"..."
"Yea I know right? Anyway we should focus on our goal, how is work on establishing a steady source of income going?"
"I've managed to get Colbert to circulate the pen around and send in a request of contract from the palace. We should hear back in a couple of days. What have you been doing?"
"I've learned about some of the students. Kirche, a fire mage in the academy is actually from Germania. The kid Guiche that I beat up the other day is apparently the son of a famous general and his ex-girlfriend Montmorency's family has made a contract with a water spirit residing in Lagdorian Lake near the Gallian border. Also, you can buy land in Gallia with enough money and become a noble, we should do so and use that as our base of operations. With a noble title, we should be able to challenge other nobles to duels and legally kill them, if we need to to get Senketsu back.
"Right, that sounds like a good plan of action."
Moments later, Louise exited the estate alone and handed them a parchment with the Valliere's seal on it. The ride back to the academy was silent and upon arrival, Louise wordlessly gathered her things and left. Inumuta and Ryuko went to the Headmaster's office to explain the situation.
"Hmm, so the young Valliere will be leaving and the newly healed older one will be taking her place after getting reaccustomed to magic. This is an interesting development, but beneficial nonetheless, now we can abolish the 'Explosion Fund' and put the money towards other things. However, I must ask, how did you manage such a feat? I had heard that even the palace mages were unable to heal her."
"The research I had gathered in my travels has given me extensive knowledge on medicine and I am able to cure any disease as soon as I have diagnosed it. But if you are asking me to teach people how, it would require at least a decade or two I'm afraid, it is much too advanced for you to understand currently."
"Well never the less, you have done something commendable on your first venture as a teacher, I hope you continue to stay here and assist us."
"We were planning on saving up money and getting a noble title in Germania actually, it will help us in our search."
"Well then I hope you find whatever it is you are looking for soon, I'm sure Colbert will miss you though, he was very enthusiastic about the pen that you showed him. It has assisted me greatly and I have already sent the letter to the Palace along with a sample of the pen. I assume a reply will arrive in two to three days."
"Well then if nothing else, me and Ryuko will retire to our rooms, it has been quite a day after all."
The Headmaster nodded and went back to his work while Inumuta and Ryuko left for their rooms.
"Man that 'magic trick' took quite a bit of power, I need to recharge my battery again."
"Well it was pretty funny to see the look on her face when she thought she killed you."
"Least she isn't here now, she was the only one who could have compromised our position. I didn't really want to, but since there could be honesty potions in this world, it could cause problems for us in the future if we were revealed."
"Well I'm glad she's gone, she was acting too high and mighty for me! Also any luck on finding out what that strange reading you got was?"
"No, unless I see it in person, I have no idea what it is. One thing is for certain though, it had life fibers in it."
"I just hope its not like another life fiber being bent on consuming the planet again. Those life fibers sent too many of those at us already, good thing we managed to get a stable defence system against them. That damn huge forcefield took us ages to make, now we're safe. I just hope that it'll stay that way when we get back."
"Well you go and rest, I'll analyze the data I got from Cattleya and see if there is anything interesting."
"Right, I guess tomorrow we should go for our first class. I just hope those kids still remember me, I wonder how they'll react to you though. Well I'm gonna sleep."
A/N: Well I've finally got it done, now remember to review or I will go back into LayZ Writer mode and just Hiatus this story again. Also don't worry Louise will be back, its part of my plan and I'm sure some of you already guessed what the Life Fiber reading was. Comment on what you think it is if you're confident.