Because over ninety percent of the population in Mistgun are students, naturally, there are many student dormitories here.
Basically, students are obligated to live in the dorms unless they have family living in Mistgun and can apply for off-campus housing, or they hold a notable status and have their own residence.
Rozen also lived in the dorms during his preparatory course. It wasn't until he advanced to the undergraduate level, joined the Alchemist Division, and developed various new techniques and technologies, that he was specially permitted to own a private villa.
As evening approached, Rozen returned to his villa.
The villa, spanning three floors, wasn't particularly expansive but was extremely luxurious, with interior decor rivaling that of a presidential suite in a five-star hotel.
Upon returning to his villa and reaching his room on the third floor, Rozen placed the materials he was carrying on his desk and sat down.
However, Rozen did not immediately start reading the documents. Instead, he half-closed his eyes and emotionlessly spoke up.
"Since you're here, come in."
Before Rozen spoke, the glass door to the balcony had already been silently opened, allowing a figure to float in like a ghost, only to halt upon Rozen's words and smile sheepishly.
"You still managed to find me."
Chloe, also carrying a bunch of documents and holding her shoes, landed lightly on the ground, standing behind Rozen.
Rozen didn't turn around but spoke with some annoyance.
"Can't you use the front door for once? Must you always use magic to come in through the balcony?"
Evidently, this wasn't Chloe's first time doing this.
Not only Chloe but even Kanata often did the same, flying straight into the balcony whenever visiting Rozen. Sometimes, they'd even stay in one of the villa's rooms, greeting Rozen only the next day.
"You're the only one living here anyway."
Chloe said nonchalantly.
Such behavior was something Chloe only exhibited in front of Rozen and Kanata. In the eyes of others, Chloe was a model of a modern woman—gentle, considerate, understanding, and courteous, never doing something as intrusive as breaking into someone else's home.
But Rozen still wanted to say...
"You've been watching since Yuri and I ran into each other, haven't you?"
Rozen rolled his eyes.
"…So I was exposed since then?"
Chloe felt a bit embarrassed.
Still, Chloe quickly composed herself.
"I just couldn't find the right moment to show up. I wasn't intentionally spying." Chloe offered a defense and added, "And don't bully Yuri so much. The more indifferent you act, the angrier she gets. That girl is very sensitive to your actions."
If that wasn't the case, Yuri wouldn't have declined all other squad invitations to join Rozen's s128 squad back then.
At that time, although Yuri had just entered the preparatory course, she had already shown remarkable talent and received invitations to join C-rank squads in her first year.
Even Freon only joined a C-rank squad in her second year of the preparatory course. Yuri, however, received an invitation in her first year, highlighting her extraordinary talent and promise.
But Yuri resolutely declined the C-rank squad's invitation, insisting on joining Rozen's A-rank squad, which hadn't been promoted to S-rank yet.
Joining an A-rank squad while still in the preparatory course was a nearly impossible feat.
Especially since Rozen had high standards for squad members, many hopefuls were turned away, unable to join his squad easily.
Yet, Yuri persisted, passing all the tests Rozen set and successfully joining the squad.
From the beginning, Yuri worked hard to join Rozen's squad.
Naturally, Yuri couldn't be indifferent to Rozen's every move.
Simply put, like other girls, Yuri was Rozen's little admirer from the start.
The more indifferent Rozen acted, the angrier Yuri would be.
"Can't help it." Rozen shrugged. "Without some stimulation, that girl will never be straightforward and will keep getting stuck in a rut."
"Don't overdo it." Chloe opposed. "Too much stimulation, and Yuri might do something rash."
"Don't worry." Rozen smirked. "I know the limits."
"Really?" Chloe looked at Rozen skeptically.
"What are you here for?" Rozen felt uncomfortable under Chloe's gaze and sighed. "You're not here to mooch a meal, right?"
"I am not!" Chloe got angry.
But soon, Chloe's face softened into a smile.
Seeing her smile, Rozen grew wary.
"What are you up to?"
Rozen tried to distance himself from Chloe.
But Chloe kept closing in, bringing her gentle smile right in front of Rozen.
"Actually, there's something I want to discuss with you."
Chloe smiled brightly.
"…Whenever you smile like that, it usually means no good news."
Rozen's lips twitched.
"How could you say that~~~"
Chloe kept smiling and enthusiastically handed the documents she was holding to Rozen.
"First, take a look at these."
Hearing this, Rozen suspiciously took the documents from Chloe and glanced at them.
One look, and Rozen was first stunned, then speechless.
"…What is this nonsense?"
Rozen couldn't help but comment.
The documents contained personal information of three second-year preparatory students, gathered from various sources.
This information made Rozen comment as he did.
"They're completely three problem children, aren't they?" Rozen looked at Chloe with a strange expression. "Why are you showing me this?"
To this question, Chloe just smiled.
"Why don't you guess~~~"
This girl was acting all cute without considering her age.
As Rozen thought about this, Chloe suddenly stiffened.
"Are you thinking something rude?"
"…Do you have mind-reading abilities or something?"
Scary.
However, Rozen could somewhat guess Chloe's purpose in bringing these documents.
But it was precisely because he could guess that his expression turned peculiar.
"You don't want me to be these students' instructor, do you?"
Rozen said, exasperated.
He hit the nail on the head.