Reborn as a hero's daughter, the hero aims to be a hero again.

Chapter 56 - First time at school

Finia was all over the place that morning.

　She combed through my long hair more carefully than usual and set it more carefully than usual.

My usual hairstyle, with the sides swept back and pulled up so as not to get in the way. I touched it myself and found it to be incomparably silkier than usual.

　And a pure white shirt. The emblem of the Academy of Magic is on the chest.

　Her dark blue skirt has a white line at the hem, and she wears a jacket of the same colour over it.

　The rest of the outfit is completed with a beret with a feather ornament.

　In my case, I tend to be averse to exposure, so I always have a pair of over-the-knee socks with me.

'Oh, you're a shiny new girl!'

'Good morning, Cortina.'

　Cortina passes by my room, looks in and gives me a thumbs-up.

Cortina, passing by the room, peeks inside and gives me a thumbs-up.

　Yes, today was the day of the entrance ceremony.

Although I caused trouble at the academy on the day of the visit, I want to spend my days of training in a low profile and quiet manner.

it's because if I stand out badly and Cortina gets wind of it, I don't know what will lead to her discovering my true identity.

'...... is it too late?'

'What is it, Nicole-sama?'

'No, nothing.'

If I think about it, I made a big stand the day I arrived in this city. it is no longer possible to be 'unobtrusive' when dealing with Cortina.

　I let out a single sigh and headed for the front door. Cortina's house is built in a style where you take off your shoes at the front door.

　I changed into sturdy boots at the entrance.

　I'd like to pick her up before Michelle does today at least.

　She seems to be a hunter's daughter and is very early in the morning. She's the opposite of me, who sleeps in late. Thanks to this, she's more likely to come and pick me up at times like this.

'Good.'

　I slap myself on the cheek to get into the mood.

　Then I open the front door and there's Michelle and Retina.

'Ah!'

'Ah, good morning, Nicole!　You're up early today!'

'Good morning, my dear. Unusual for you, who always sleeps in.'

Good morning. 'Didn't win again.'

　I thought I had mumbled the last part in my mouth, but Finia, who was behind me, seemed to have heard me and blew out a small pout.

　I looked behind me with a jittery look and hurriedly looked away. The more we were able to joke around like that, the closer I got to her. After putting Finia in check, I head towards the two of them.

　Cortina, who is a teacher by nature, should have left by now, but she hasn't come out yet.

'Where's Cortina?'

' 'She said she had something to do and will be a little late'.

' Hmm?"

　Well, there's no doubt that she's in a special position among teachers. She's probably busy with something.