Unspeakable bubbles

"Ok?"

After swallowing her rice, Emma looked at the three concentric circles on the back of her hand and said with a smile, "Through this mark, we can transform our mystical abilities and keep the floating island in the sky forever!"

"So that's how the academy flies." The little girl nodded.

"Actually, it's mainly thanks to Grandpa."

"Even if the remaining six of us combined, we couldn't do as much as Grandpa did."

As she spoke, a hint of unease flashed across Emma's face.

Because of his grandfather's support, the academy can stay safely in the sky.

What if Grandpa is gone someday...

'Without the intervention of another super-strong individual, the few of us wouldn't have been able to hold out at all.'

"...Chisuna, why did you betray everyone?!"

Section 502, Chapter 501, is not as good as

Emma felt extremely sad when she thought of Chisa.

If this senior student were still teaching at the academy, then Grandpa wouldn't have to bear such a heavy burden alone.

After the academy actually took to the skies, Emma's feelings for Chisa became increasingly complicated.

There was blame and resentment, but for the first time, a clear realization that "I am really no match for her" surfaced in Emma's mind.

Emma used to be very critical of Chisa, thinking that she was irresponsible and careless.

However, when the cruel reality that "without super strong individuals, the academy will fall from the sky" was presented to Emma, ​​the girl had an epiphany.

"Being careless, having a bad personality, and being unpopular are all insignificant things."

'Chisa possesses the strength of a super-powerful individual; that alone puts me miles ahead of her.'

'I used to think that I could do things that Chisara couldn't, and that I was powerless to do things that Chisara could. We each have our own strengths and weaknesses.'

'But the things I can do that Chisara 'can't' are simply things she chooses not to do. And the things only Chisara can do, I truly couldn't do even if I tried my hardest!'

"Emma, ​​what's wrong? You suddenly seem very down?"

The little girl stopped eating and looked at Emma strangely.

"..."

"That's right, I suddenly realized it."

Emma sighed, "Actually, I'm not as good as Senior Sister Qiansha."

"Oh," the little girl nodded.

Seeing Bubble's calm reaction, Emma became even more discouraged.

So, Bubble has always thought so too!

"Well, now that the academy has taken off, Senior Sister Qian Sha's importance has become immediately apparent."

"I'm thinking, should I try to persuade Grandpa?"

After a pause, Emma added, "But Grandpa is very stubborn, and I probably can't persuade him all at once."

"and......"

"It would be best if Grandpa could reconcile with Senior Sister Qiansha, but it's alright if he can't."

Emma looked at Bubble expectantly: "Senior Sister Qiansha is not completely irreplaceable!"

"..."

Seeing that the little girl didn't react, Emma's heart tightened.

'Does she not want to?'

While continuing to eat, Emma secretly sized up the little girl for a while, but then felt that she didn't seem like it.

'Hmm, maybe my hints weren't clear enough.'

"That's true, you have to be direct when talking to Bubbles."

Thinking this, Emma glanced at the bun-haired maid and black-haired guard standing behind the little girl.

There are too many irrelevant people around. I'll talk to Bubble properly on the way back.

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"Bubble, I was truly astonished when I learned that you were a count at such a young age!"

Sitting on the magic carpet, Emma spoke to the little girl in an amazed tone.

"Hey, Emma, ​​didn't you know that when you were teaching Bubble before?"

"do not know"

Emma shook her head repeatedly: "I only found out by looking at the information my grandfather gave me before I set off to pick you up. Bubble, I never knew you were a legend in the Kingdom of Sien!"

"legend?"

The little girl looked at her curiously: "What legend?"

"Bubble, you were stranded in a foreign land when you were even younger than you are now. After you devoted yourself to martial arts and became a super strong person, you returned to China and completed your sacred revenge."

"Now, as a super strongman, he takes charge of the Earldom of Yog and has become a very important figure in the South."

"This isn't something that only happens in legendary tales!"

Emma said admiringly, "Bubble, you're amazing!"

"I'm... I'm alright."

"Oh, Bubble, don't be modest."

Emma smiled and said, "Ever since I found out you're a super strong person, I've felt really ashamed."

"I think the one who should have been chosen wasn't me, but you, Bubble."

"Ah, I asked Grandpa! It's not just limited to people on the mystical side; even martial artists can convert their power into energy through 'concentric circles'."

Emma held out the back of her hand: "Bubble, do you...do you want to become one of the 'Seven'? If that's what you're interested in, I'll..."

"Bubble doesn't want to."

Emma stopped abruptly. She remained silent for a long while before saying bitterly, "Well, that's true."

"The remaining few people can't be of much help, so the biggest pressure still has to be borne by the super strong ones."

"Bubble, you've only been at the academy for a few months, it's not a long time... I understand."

“Emma, ​​Bubble really likes Laplace Academy. If there’s anything Bubble can do to help, Bubble will definitely do it.”

"But who came up with the idea of ​​the 'Seven Musketeers'?"

The little girl seemed quite unable to accept it: "Really, really, it sounds awful."

"Emma, ​​adventure games on the Bubble handheld console don't use that name anymore."

"Doesn't something like 'Seven Sages' or 'Seven Pillars' sound much better?"

"..."

Well, on second thought, the Seven of Laplace's Academy does seem a bit outdated.

"Grandpa's aesthetic sense is probably only appreciated by people his age."

Emma couldn't help but smile: "Bubble, you're willing to help the academy, right?"

"kindness!"

The little girl nodded without hesitation: "Bubble is a member of the academy, so helping is only natural."

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"Grandpa, Grandpa!"

After returning to the college and taking the girl back to her dormitory, Emma rushed to Harris's office.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

"It's good news!"

"Ok?"

'Thank goodness nothing happened while catching the bubbles.' Harris breathed a sigh of relief.

"What good news? Look how happy you are."

"Grandpa, I asked Bubble, and she's willing to help the academy!"

"what?"

Seeing that her grandfather still looked confused, Emma smiled and said, "I mean, Bubble is willing to accept the ritual and provide power for the entire island."

"Grandpa, now you don't have to carry everything alone."

"..."

"Haha, also, also, the name 'Seven Heroes' is too old-fashioned. I think we should change it."

"What about the 'Eight Pillars' after Bubble is added? The 'Eight Sages' are also an option, but they sound kind of embarrassing."

"..."

Harris's silence finally caught Emma's attention, and she asked curiously, "Grandpa, why aren't you saying anything?"

"Emma, ​​the seven of us are enough."

Harris said calmly, "It's good that Bubble has the intention, but the staff is already full."

"Huh?"

Emma paused for a moment, then quickly said, "Then I'll give my spot to Bubble."

"..."