The Demon Saint is Missing, so I Ran to Another World

A Date with the Beastman Queen (Part 1)

**Kuro**

The queen of Cherwind, Lady Ursura of the Beastmen, arrived with her entourage three weeks after we officially opened classes. Her visit came as a surprise to us, even though we were notified before, because she demanded (officially, 'requested') to come at a moment's notice. Of course, we had to make the necessary arrangements for her security, accommodations, and other matters at once. As a result, the usual busy weekdays got even busier. Not that I was complaining, but yeah, she could've picked up a much later date...

Well, Lady Ursura's ambassador to Her Holiness' court, Chief Gislaine of the Eagles, told us before that she was bringing along crates of school supplies as her kingdom's donation to our literacy efforts.

That is the 'official' statement of her embassy regarding the visit. However, the truth is...

"Kuro, you insensitive dolt!"

"What—whoa!" I nearly got hit by Ursura's fist as her way of greeting the moment I appeared on her sight. Everyone watching at the courtyard of the Saint's Palace was shocked at what she did, including the people she brought with her. Nevertheless, Lily was the only one with quick reflexes enough to block the beastman queen's incoming fist with her own hand. There was a considerable blast wave, and I noticed that Lily's eyes turned red for a moment.

"!!!"

"Greetings, Your Majesty Lady Ursura!" the Head Maid was as calm and composed as ever; her smile, however, was unnerving. "We welcome you and your retinue at the Holy Palatial Gardens. While Her Holiness herself is busy with some other matters, we do advise proper decorum while we are in the Saint's Holy Presence."

Ursura was visibly taken aback by Lily's behavior, though she abided by the Head Maid's warning. "T-Thank you for the warm welcome, Your Highness..."

Lily curtsied, and returned to beside me. Maddie had something she had to take care of, so she asked us to meet the Beastman Queen for the meantime. I think it was fortunate; I don't know what she would do if she witnessed Ursura's 'greeting'.

But hey, I just learned that the Iron Princess' 'Bloodbath' strength can even frustrate a bear-woman's fist. This is pretty cool, huh?

"Anyway," Ursura was back to her formal self, "my kingdom presents these crates of papers, and pens as gifts to Her Holiness the Human Saint's court. We just learned that the King of Cherwind, the Lord Kuro, had founded a school here in Chersea, and as education is one of the pillars of our land, we're spurred to make the donations."

"Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty," Lily bowed.

"You're welcome, Your Highness," the bear-woman grinned. "At least you appreciated my efforts, unlike someone I know."

"Whatever the hell did I do to you?" was my question for Her Majesty's outrageous behavior.

"Why did you start your classes?" Ursura replied.

"What, we're not supposed to?"

"You did not include me in your plans!"

"Are you nuts? You're the queen of Cherwind!" I countered. "Your place is to rule over there, not to teach here!"

"Oh yeah? Well, Chief Gislaine told me that you got kings and queens as your teachers! Why didn't you tell me? I can help with your school too!"

My eyes immediately fell on the Avinus ambassador of Cherwind, who quickly averted her gaze the moment she knew I was pissed at what she did. Chief Gislaine said something more than what we talked about a week ago.