Divine Luck: SSS-Rank Battle Maid Harem

"Why do we need to talk to the principal?" Lexi asked Zach. They were already on the way to the principal's office, so it was a little late to ask, but it was better late than never. Lexi was a little hesitant.

The principal of the Academy for Summoners was pretty famously infamous, after all. He was old, older than any other active official or person of authority in the Empire. The Academy for Summoners wasn't the oldest Academy in the Empire, but the principal was its first and, so far, only principal. The principal had also been active before establishing the Academy, even if most of those records were vague for some reason.

Nowadays, there wasn't much actual information about the principal and his familiars. But that alone told volumes about his influence, not to mention the power he wielded. There were also rumors that the principal was whimsical, unpredictable, and eccentric.

Lexi's heart skipped a beat when Zach opened the door to that infamous principal's office without even knocking. She knew her baby brother was reckless but this was a little too much.

"Zach! Just in time!"

However, contrary to Lexi's fears, the principal greeted Zach with joy. He gestured at the tea and snacks on the table. It looked like it had been sitting out a little too long for Zach to have been 'just in time' but Lexi didn't pay enough attention to nitpick. Instead, she focused on the tall, lanky, deviously handsome principal with long, white hair.

Maybe he was the baby's father. The hair matched, even if it was yet a third hue. But then who was the mother? Lexi didn't but Zach's babbling about artificially created life.

"This must be one of your rumored sisters." The principal turned to Lexi and helped her focus on the present instead of meaningless theorizing about nonexistent parents to a baby already about to get a pair of real parents.

"Yeah, she's—"

"My name is Lexi Evandiel. It is an honor to meet you, principal." Lexi curtsied, displaying the etiquette of a daughter of a ducal household.

Zach and the principal both looked at her for a moment, realizing that that was indeed a way to act.

"Come now, there's no need for formalities like that, Lexi. Since Zach doesn't need to bother with it, there's no way I could make his family do it. If anything, it's my honor. I've heard a lot about the many talents of Lexi Evandiel."

"..." Lexi stared blankly at the principal for a second. This was not what she had expected. She glanced at Zach.

"...Sure." She reached out and shook the principal's hand.

"Now that I've got you here, Lexi, do you mind if I ask you for a favor?" The principal asked.

"...Sure."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"You see, your brother here is talented. Frankly speaking, he's an extraordinary summoner the likes of which I've only seen twice, myself included. Would you mind helping me convince him to take on the mantle of principal?" Since Zach didn't budge when he asked, the principal figured he might employ a cheaper tactic.

Lexi glanced at Zach. That was not the favor she had expected, but then again, what could she ever help the principal with?

Lexi narrowed her eyes. Zach as a principal…

She turned back to the principal and bowed her head slightly.

"Sorry, I can't see Zach being fit for the role of principal. Even if I could convince him, which I don't think I can, I'm not sure it will lead to the prosperity of the Academy."

"I see…" The principal sighed. It wasn't an entirely unexpected answer, and he wasn't giving up on making Zach his successor yet, but if even his sister said something like that, he might have to get smart about it.

"Anyway, I assumed you didn't come here just to introduce your sister to me, did you, Zacharia?"

"Nope. You know the baby we picked up?"

"Yeah, though I'm not sure calling it a baby is appropriate since it makes it sound human."

"Whatever. We don't want to involve it in this war against the Underworld, so we were thinking Lexi could bring it to the Evandiel estate and let it become part of our family."

"..." The principal's expression was indecipherable as he silently looked at the two Evandiels.

"...You know the 'baby' would be an asset if you used it well, right?"

"Even if

he

is something the Underworld made, I'm not going to use a baby to fight. It's disgusting and dishonorable."

"Even if it's not a real baby?" The principal continued to question.

"If it looks like a baby, acts like a baby, cries like a baby, and talks like a baby, it's a baby." Zach was adamant about his decision.

"Alright." The principal shrugged nonchalantly like he hadn't just suggested they use a baby to fight life-threatening battles.

"Why'd you even come to me about it?" The principal asked. They clearly weren't here to ask for his opinion on the matter.

"We weren't sure if it was okay," Zach said.

"It's fine. If the Duke and Duchess are involved, there's no risk to the baby or its surroundings. Just make sure not to give it too much or too little underworld energy. It needs stability."

"Got it. Thanks."

"Is that all?"

"Uh, no. One other matter brought us to your office on this occasion, principal." Zach beat around the bush a little since he had feeling it might be difficult for the principal to grant their second request. He glanced at Lexi as he threw his hesitation aside.

"Since Lexi's so good at everything else, I wanted to knock her down a peg and see if she also has a talent for summoning." Enjoy more content from empire

The principal turned to Lexi after Zach spoke and looked her up and down.

"You're a little older than most other new students, but it's not like there's an age limit for being a summoner. Are you saying you want to enroll?"

"...No. I just want to see if I can summon a familiar. Even if I do, I am not interested in attending another Academy again."

"I see…" The principal stroked his hairless chin thoughtfully.

Zach had been right. This request would be more difficult to grant than the other one.