The Tale of Gerald Vader, the Heretic Knightโs Rampage Through Another World
Once the entrance ceremony and class assignments were over, it was time for the long-awaited (?) move into the dorms.
The room I was assigned was on the fourth floor of the five-story boysโ dormitory, at the very end of the hallway.
โโฆExcuse me.โ
I muttered to myself as I opened the door and stepped inside.
After closing the door, I took off my shoes (in the Kingdom, itโs customary to remove your shoes before entering your room) and walked along the creaky, well-worn wooden hallway.
The layout of the room consisted of a bedroom about 4.5 tatami mats in size, a study that was a bit smaller, a living room, a bathroom (and washroom), and a toilet.
The living room was fairly spaciousโIโd guess about 10 tatami mats.
The bare minimum of furniture consists of a bed in the bedroom, a small desk and chair in the study, and several shelves, a table, and four chairs in the living room (likely intended for guests).
As expected, all of these items are well-wornโeach evoking the history of the Knight Academyโbut there is no need for flashiness or luxury in household goods.
The living room has large windows and an open layout, so adding a sofa or some decor would likely make it a relaxing space.
Since itโs a dormitory, thereโs no dining area or kitchen in the room, but thereโs a large dining hall on the first floor of the dorm and a student cafeteria on the premises, so meals arenโt much of a problem.
It feels a bit like a nice rental apartment for a single person.
By the way, the bathroom has a shower with hot water powered by a magical device, and the toilet is also a flush toilet powered by a magical device.
Of course, the bathroom and toilet are separate.
Naturally, youโll need to provide your own clothes and personal items, but as for linens like blankets and bed sheets, you can leave them with the dorm mother whoโs always on duty on the first floor, and sheโll exchange them for clean ones, so thatโs not a problem.
Itโs truly a first-class setup.
Furthermoreโ
โโฆโฆHm? Is this barrier magic?โ
To my surprise, I found a parchment with a magic circle drawn on it at the back of a drawer in the roomโs cabinet.
As I deciphered the spell, it seemed this magic circle was designed to dampen sound and vibrations.
This certainly isnโt standard equipment for the room, so it was likely left behind by a previous occupant.
I wondered for a moment why something like this was here, but since this room is for Special Class students, I had a vague idea why.
Naturally, Special Class students receive lectures and training at a higher level than regular classes.
To keep up with that, they need to engage in self-training and study even after returning to their rooms.
To study, you need to block out external noise and concentrate.
Conversely, when moving around the room for training, you need to be careful not to let noise or vibrations leak out to the neighbors.
Thatโs why the previous occupant must have decided that barrier magic was essential for this room.
โNothing particularly suspicious hereโฆ Oh, thereโs the creatorโs name too.โ
Just to be safe, I examined the details of the spellโs structure, but it doesnโt appear to include any spells designed for surveillance or eavesdropping.
Also, I spotted a signature written in messy cursive on the edge of the parchment.
Perhaps because itโs quite old, itโs almost completely worn away, but I could make out โRa Ti Gre O Ru.โ
Rusty? Rafty?
Regardless of the name, I canโt make out the family name at all.
In any case, it seems this room has been graced with a helpful addition by a magic-savvy predecessor from several generations ago.
Well then, I suppose Iโll gratefully make use of it.
I have no intention of holding back when it comes to avoiding a death ending.
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After taking a quick look around the room, I noticed the sun was starting to set.
A warm, slightly orange light streamed in through the window, reflecting off the tiny specks of dust floating in the air and making them sparkle.
I stood there blankly in the quiet living room, which wasnโt yet filled with my own belongings.
โโฆโฆโฆโฆโ
Come to think of itโฆ ever since my memories returned on this side, I donโt think Iโve had much time that was truly my own.
Of course, I had my own room at both my parentsโ house and the country estate, but Twina was always there, and I was under the watchful eyes of my father, Alissa, the butler, and the maids.
In that sense, this room is my own space until I leave the academy.
The moment I realized that, I felt a strange sense of liberationโฆ and for some reason, I shivered.
โโฆโฆI guess Iโll go pick up my things before the sun sets.โ
My clothes and various personal items are still in my hotel room.
Iโve booked the hotel room until tomorrow just in case, but I should probably move my things over here as soon as possible.
Iโve got a change of clothes for today, after all.
Besides, Iโve promised to have dinner with Twina, Nora, and even Alissa.
Iโd better get moving so Iโm not late.
Come to think of it, I wonder if Twina can really take care of herselfโฆ
I find myself wondering.
Naturally, sheโs living in the womenโs dormitory, away from me.
Since Alissa and Nora are in the same building, I suppose I could rely on them if it came down to itโฆ but when she was at the villa, she was treated like a goddessโliterallyโwith every need catered to, living a life of complete comfort.
Iโm worried she might be getting into troubleโฆ