The car door closed softly as Suna and Rana sat inside, letting Nimi sleep peacefully in the back seat.
Hura: "Alright, let's go, Guva."Guva: "Yes, sir."
The car began to move smoothly down the dimly lit road.
Hura: "So, where are you two planning to go?"Rana: "Well, old man, we're looking for a place where we can live quietly."Hura: "Hm? What do you mean? Where were you living before, and what happened to that place?"Rana: "Doesn't matter. Just drop us in some village or city — anywhere is fine."Suna: "Rana! I know you don't trust anyone, but still…"
(Her words echo directly into his mind through mind control — one of Rana's own skills.)
Rana: "! Tsk… okay."Rana: "Sorry, sir."Suna: "Sir, the people we lived with before betrayed us and tried to kill us. We have nowhere to go now. Just drop us wherever you think is fine, and we'll stay there."Hura: "I see. Then… why don't you both come live with me instead?"Rana & Suna: "Huh?!"Hura: "You see, I don't have any children. You two could live with me as my children. And your daughter could be my granddaughter."Suna: "In short… you want to adopt us?"Hura: "Right. What do you say? Would you come with me?"Rana: "Hmm… that's not something I can answer so suddenly."Hura: "Understandable. Then at least come stay with me for a few days. See how life is there. You can take over my work temporarily — and if you feel comfortable, you can become my children later."Suna: "Hmm… see, Rana, we don't have a home or a family anymore. No parents either. So we can stay with Father Hura for now."Rana: "Father?! You already made him your father?"Suna: "Yes. Because he feels kind — like a true father."Rana: "Then what can I say… if that's what you want, fine. But sir — I mean, Father — what do you actually do? If I'm going to be your son, I should know what you do and what your work is."Hura: "I'm the principal of a school in the Shin Kingdom. The school's name is Doramai School."Rana: "I see."Suna: "Then if you want Rana to take your position, that means…"Hura: "Exactly. I want Rana to become the principal of that school."Rana: "What?! Me? Principal?!"Suna: "Okay! Rana will be the new principal from now on!"Hura: "In my school, there are three categories of teachers — though I don't know about others.First category: Trainers — they train students in magic, skills, and weapons.Second category: Librarians — they teach old history and modern knowledge.Third category: Principal and Vice Principal — who oversee the entire school.Any questions?"Rana: "Nope."
Some time later…
The car entered a large mansion in the Shin Kingdom and stopped in front of a grand marble door. Everyone stepped out. The mansion was massive, with a wide garden and a fountain in front of the entrance.
Nimi had just woken up.
Nimi: "Wow…! Mommy, where are we?"(She stood on the ground holding Suna's hand.)Suna: "Hmm? We're at your grandfather's house."Nimi: "Grandfather?!"Suna: "Yes — right over there."
(Suna pointed toward Hura, who stood smiling beside them.)
Rana: "Such a huge mansion!"Hura: "Of course! After all, it's the home of the principal of the best school in the Shin Kingdom! Hahaha!"
Everyone entered the mansion. There were rooms on both sides and a grand staircase leading to the upper floor, just like any luxurious mansion. Sofas filled the center hall, and everyone sat down.
Hura: "So, this is now your home too. What do you think?"Nimi: "It's so big!"Hura: "Hahaha!"Rana: "When do I start the job?"Hura: "Tomorrow."Rana: "Alright."Hura: "By the way, in the school, no one knows I have children — except for a few trusted teachers. They'll help you out once you start."Rana: "Okay."Suna: "Father, where exactly is your school?"Hura: "Not too far from here."Suna: "Ah, I see."
The next day.
Inside Doramai School, all students and teachers gathered in a large hall. Rana stood on stage with several elite teachers. He stepped forward and spoke into the mic:
Rana: "My name is Rana Dosa. From this moment, I am the new principal of this school."Students: "Huh?! Wow!" [Excited chatter fills the hall.]Rana: "From now on, every student and teacher in this school will be under my protection. As long as you're here, you can study freely — without fear or tension."
Present time.
At Hura's mansion, Nimi was getting ready to attend Doramai School for the first time.
Suna entered her room.
Suna: "Nimi, you're already eleven years old now. It's time for you to start school."Nimi: "Hmm, that's why I've prepared everything for tomorrow's test."Suna: "Nice. But remember — just because your grandfather owns the school doesn't mean you'll get any special treatment there."
Nimi: "I know."