'Well, even though I say advisor, I only come to check on her like this from time to time, but I don't do anything in particular. Why are you the one who is here, Abel-kun?

It's fine. No reason really. I got a little appointment with the woman in the room.

...... I see. Abel-kun, she, Noel, has taken a liking to you, hasn't she? Well, since you're here, I'll tell you a little bit about her.

Then.

Emerson began to talk about Noel for a while.

He said.

Noelle is a special student who was admitted through the recommendation of the headmaster, and apparently she is the only one who was given the right to be 'class exempt' despite being a first year student.

Noel's ability has already surpassed the majority of teachers, so it was practically impossible for them to match her level of instruction.

That's why the school lends Noel a special 'secret library' with a collection of rare books to allow her to 'study by herself'.

It's a good thing that the overwhelming talent sometimes keeps others away. Perhaps she's always wanted a friend on an equal level with her.

I see. Emerson's words have a point.

That's probably why she tried to use her homemade 'labyrinth circuit' to figure out my abilities.

I'm not going to be able to do that. Of course I know that Abel's ability is not the same as Noel's. I'm not so sure. If I'm good enough, I'd like to give you a special dispensation to get out of class...

It's unnecessary. All I want is to have a peaceful school life.

After prodding Emerson's proposal, I head inside the lab where Noel is waiting.

It's true that the right to be exempted from classes is attractive, but I don't trust this Emerson guy.

I have a feeling that if I owe this man a debt of gratitude in order to obtain the right to be exempted from classes, it will be even more troublesome.

"-Abel. You don't know, do you? You'll never find the peace you want once you're in her life.

I stepped into the lab, and as I was leaving, Emerson left these meaningful words behind.