Editing Unlimited Fafnir:Brynhildr Valkyries Chapter 1 (section)

===Part 3===

A gigantic clock tower that could be seen even from the pier.

Mica-san and Haruka-san were taking me up to the clock tower's top floor.

"—Charlotte-sama, this is Mica."

"Come on in."

The voice coming from behind the heavy doors sounded as clear as a bell. I expected the principal to be someone fairly senior in age given her position, but she seemed to be even younger than I imagined.

"Excuse me."

Mica-san opened the door. Haruka-san and I followed her into the room.

The principal's office was very spacious but a bit dark due to the drawn curtains. Sitting in front of an office desk at the back of the room was a petite blonde.

Almost like a doll—No, like a fairy.

She looked similar to me in age. Don't tell me she's the principal?

"Wow, so this is today's new arrival? So cute!"

As soon as we made eye contact, her face seemed to glow radiantly as she stood up forcefully from her chair.

"U-Umm, my name is Mononobe Mitsuki. N-Nice to meet you—"

She seemed to be the principal after all. I greeted her nervously but before I finished, she ran over and grabbed my hands lightly.

"You look even cuter from up close! You'll surely be quite a beauty in two or three years' time! I, Charlotte B. Lord, guarantee it as Midgard's principal!"

"...Thank you, very much?"

She seemed to be praising me. I thanked her despite my doubts.

"Sigh..."

Next to me, Haruka-san sighed for some reason. Her face seemed to show annoyance.

"You must feel quite uneasy to have arrived in an unfamiliar place. Should I personally show you around Midgard? Every nook and cranny, without reservation... Fufu, fufufufu..."

"U-Umm..."

I sensed danger from the principal who was smiling eerily. Immediately, Mica-san used one hand to pick up the principal by her head.

"Charlotte-sama, please do not engage in sexual harassment. This task will be undertaken by Haruka-san who is in charge of providing guidance to students. There is no need for you to involve yourself."

"Owwwwwwww!? U-Unhand me, Mica! This isn't sexual harassment! I'm just showing care—"

"In that case, why the malevolence in your grin...? Oh well, whatever. I shall let you off this time."

Mica-san relaxed her hand and the principal fell on the floor on her bottom with a thud.

"Oooh... It's not everyday that I get to act lovey-dovey with a pure and innocent girl..."

The principal stood up while grumbling.

"You have shown your true colors, Charlotte-sama. Please fulfill your responsibilities as the principal and forget your inane desires. There is something important you must listen to next."

"Something important?"

"Yes, she will give you the details."

Saying that, Mica-san urged me with a motion of her gaze.

She wanted me to tell the principal about Nii-san, I suppose? Perhaps someone with an important position like the principal might know something.

"Mononobe Mitsuki, despite her ''idiosyncrasies''... The principal is Midgard's chief administrator. She will surely be able to assist you."

Haruka-san patted me lightly on the back while she spoke.

"U-Umm, in truth—"

Encouraged by her, I mustered my courage and began to recount what had happened.

This time, I explained in detail while making things as clear and easy to understand as possible.

As my story progressed, the principal's expression grew solemn. Like gemstones, her green eyes glinted.

"—So the one who defeated and drove 'Blue' Hekatonkheir away was a male D. This is my first time hearing of it."

However, she did not seem to know about Nii-san either. My shoulders slumped in dejection.

"Really...?"

"I'm afraid so. Taking away your brother—Mononobe Yuu—NIFL has covered up the affair. Good grief... What annoying fellows."

However, what the principal said next caused me to look up forcefully.

"Eh...? You believe me?"

"Of course! I will never doubt words coming from an adorable maiden like you. Also, I can see desperate willpower in your eyes, almost bordering on insanity. You wish to meet your brother, don't you?"

"Yes!"

I instantly nodded deeply and answered.

"In that case, relax and leave it to me. Although my influence within NIFL might be insufficient... I will surely locate your brother."

"...Thank you!!"

The clouds of gloom shrouding my vision seemed to disperse all at once. I thanked the principal.

"However, even after confirming his existence beyond doubt, it would be very difficult to get hold of concrete evidence to force NIFL to admit to concealing information. Getting him back would probably be even harder. A great deal of time and political power will be essential. I hope you will prepare yourself accordingly."

The principal advised me with a serious look on her face. She told me about the harsh difficulties in the situation in addition to my groundless wishful thinking.

But to me, this might be a good thing.

Because the principal had just told me what I needed to do from now on.

"—Understood. I will... do my best. For the sake of meeting Nii-san again."

Since political power was essential, I shall acquire it.

Although obtaining it instantly was not possible, as long as I worked hard, I shall surely—