episode_0011

VIII.

The biggest difference between the Academy and the Magic Tower is the ‘fluidity of the relationship.’

To explain it simply, you can understand it just by looking at the daily lives of students at Evergreen Academy and apprentice wizards at Lumen Tower.

While students at the academy interact with various professors according to their interests and curriculum, wizards at the Magic Tower interact only with the wizard in charge of them.

This system ultimately became the driving force behind Evergreen Academy, which produces wizards who are not magic towers but are better than magic towers… … (after).

―From a review of Evergreen Academy’s education system

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I thought Alfred would lead us to the Dean of Evergreen Academy. So, I prepared my mind well.

Even if I meet the dean, this time I won’t wag my tail like a puppy seeing a bone. Even if he is a Circle 9 superman who is respected on the continent, I will not be afraid.

However, this promise was in vain, and the place Alfred led us to was the dormitory.

I thought at least the professor in charge or something like that would guide me, but it was a completely unexpected place.

“Two people can use this place. It was a renovated room for people with special reasons and had been empty for a long time, but now I finally met the owner.”

“Special reasons?”

There was a reason I asked back rather than just using it.

The room was spacious. It wasn’t just wide, it was very wide.

It was simple, with just one bed and basic furniture, but it made the large room seem even larger. ‘Is it okay to give a room like this to me, a commoner?’ As much as I want to.

It was larger than most classrooms. It was only one room, but excluding the furniture, the exposed space was about 1.5 times the size of the classroom. In addition, the doors leading to the bathroom, shower room, and what appears to be a warehouse are closed, so including those places makes it even bigger.

So I couldn’t help but ask. For special reasons.

“Yes. There were people who really needed a lot of employees. For example, you might have a chronic illness and need a lot of therapists and employees to take care of it. An example would be someone who needs a lot of space for unique research. also… … .”

“Also?”

“Sometimes, among the academy students from the southern region, there were those who trained ‘wild beasts’. It is also a place for them.”

Alfred looks at the clown, emphasizing the word ‘wild beast’ so slightly that you might miss it if you don’t listen carefully.

If it had been just a few minutes ago, I might have overlooked him like that. No, he must have been wandering around and imagining wild beasts. Or maybe he was happy that they gave him a spacious room.

“A beast. That’s interesting. Mr. Alfred.”

Even I could tell that my voice had changed.

The tone of speech, full of laughter, was so cold and scary that I wondered if I really had this kind of ego inside me.

It was so bad that I could feel the clown next to me, who had been smiling strangely the whole time, startled. Suddenly, I was curious about what kind of face I had right now.

“Yes.”

Nevertheless, there is no sign of surprise at all in Alfred’s attitude, tone of voice, or the nuance of his answer. No, he wasn’t surprised; he didn’t show any change in his emotions at all.

He answers ‘yes’ with a business-like, firm, undisturbed face.

“It was Alfred who prepared this room, right? Like the clothes you are wearing right now. From one to ten? You probably instructed and prepared it yourself, right?”

“Yes.”

“Alfred makes a mistake too. Looking at the clothes you’re wearing, it doesn’t seem like that at all.”

“… Could you please tell me what part you don’t like? We will take action.”

Alfred described the part I pointed out as a ‘mistake’ as ‘unpleasant.’ In other words, I am pointing out that it is not my mistake, but my whim or preference.

Even though I am aware of the difference, I wonder if I was really able to catch such trivial facts, but it doesn’t feel bad.

“There is only one bed, right? We are two ‘people’.”

Unlike Alfred, I emphasized the word ‘people’ strongly and clearly. Alfred’s face cracked. And just as he was about to open his mouth,

Sigh…

There is a hand wrapping around my arm like a snake. Now, I’ve gotten used to the clown’s actions of crossing his arms and me offering my arms.

She pressed my arms with her arms and chest, and opened her mouth with a characteristic, lustful nasal voice, ‘Hmm~’.

“Do you really need two? master? You can use it ‘together’. Didn’t that old man prepare just one for that purpose?”

I unconsciously nodded at her words. Then, I felt my head nodding against my will and shook my head from side to side again.

What are you talking about?

It is said that a man who has never had a woman is embarrassed. And I asked Alfred if what the clown said was true. With your eyes and with all your sincerity. I hope you say yes.

“… … The bed will be brought in soon.”

Alfred answered in a weak voice for the second time. The first time was when the clown saw his state and announced that he was ‘going to die.’ Unlike then, now I answered with the expression ‘I don’t understand’ on my face.

“Then, I will leave now. If you need anything, please come to the superintendent’s office on the first floor or contact us through the ‘Evergreen Pad’ communication app.”

“Evergreen pad?”

Are they doing this on purpose? Or did I really forget?

In response to my question, Alfred lets out an exclamation of ‘Ah!’ and bends down again, tapping his wrinkled forehead with his index finger.

“Sorry.”

I don’t know whether he was truly sorry or not, but Alfred responded in a polite tone. And with the words, ‘Excuse me for a moment,’ he strode into the room we were in.

He then walked up to the dressing table next to the closet, picked up a golden rectangular metal plate slightly larger than the palm of his hand, and held it out to me.

“This is it. First, you must register as a user. if… … . This is a rude question, but can you use your divine powers?”

“Of course.”

As Alfred said, the question he asked was definitely rude. This is not because I asked the protagonist of the oracle, who is a descendant of a hero and is called a candidate, whether he can use divine power.

I heard that depending on which of the four major divine powers you can use, you can find out 20% of the information about your opponent.

A class of warriors who use their bodies, such as knights or martial artists, use the Force.

Using Mana, you become a wizard.

When using spirit, it refers to classes such as spiritists, summoners, or shamans.

If you use Holy Power, you can become a Priest or Paladin.

It’s like this.

Of course, I wasn’t asking what kind of divine power he uses. However, given the relationship between Alfred and I, who are not close, we met today, and we do not have good feelings for each other, it is clearly rude for him to ask about my spiritual powers.

“Then, grab this pad and inject divine power. All you have to do is inject until the pad is completely stained with Gray’s divine power color. I will be out for a while.”

“No.”

Alfred, who knew that it was rude to know information about the other person’s divine power, tried to leave the room for a moment. However, the person who stopped it was a clown who was watching the gold pad with curious eyes.

“Even if you go out, you will know if you want to know. You’re a great sword master, right? There’s no need to go out. Because I have the ability to see it with my eyes but not feel it. I want only I to know our master’s secret~.”

The moment I say that and the clown takes a big step towards me and strokes her soft fingers across my face, I feel the air around me change.

Was Alfred surprised too? He breaks his poker face for the third time and looks back and forth between me and the clown. Of course, I recovered quickly.

“Would you like to see how talented this guy is? Didn’t I tell you to infuse me with divine power?”

Although it is not large, no, it is a small divine power core that has just been created, I can feel the divine power core pulsating clearly. How long did it take 2 seconds to appease the small amount of divine power curled up in the divine power core and send it through the divine power circuit to the fingertips? 3 seconds?

The divine power that begins to flow through the fingertips begins to stain the golden pad black.

“Huh?!”

What surprised you? When Alfred looked at me and let out an ‘exclamation’ of surprise, I almost missed the pad that was injecting me with divine power. Fortunately, I was able to dye the pad black before the divine power in the small walnut-sized divine power core ran out.

“From what I heard, I heard that you were a commoner. Have you ever received knight or wizard training?”

“No.”

“But how can he gain magical powers so naturally? … !”

Did he feel my gaze looking at him sullenly? ‘You continue to behave in a disgraceful manner. I’m really sorry.’ He waved his hand to show that he was bothered by Alfred, who bowed again for an unknown number of times and apologized.

“That’s it. Please tell me how to use it.”

You will see several icons on the “pad. Can you see it? The pad can only be used by those who have fully infused their divine power.”

“Ah, I can see it. There are 6.”

“Six… … Overview?”

“Yes.”

At the sound of six, Alfred seemed speechless again and groaned to himself. If Alfred wasn’t an old man, or if it weren’t for the trouble he took to guide me here, a double curse would have already come out of my mouth.

“Do you see the icon in the shape of parchment?”

“Yes. there is. It’s the first thing on the top left.”

“Yes. It is the application that determines all aspects of training at the academy. You can sign up for classes, check the timetable or required materials, or submit assignments. Let’s check it out.”

Following Alfred’s instructions, I clicked on the parchment-shaped icon. The pad’s screen disappears, and the message that there is only one new message flashes, showing off its presence.

When I clicked on it, the supplies needed at Evergreen Academy were listed.

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We sincerely congratulate you on your admission to Evergreen Academy. Please prepare the materials below.

1. Evergreen Academy uniform.

―2 sets of summer clothes and 2 sets of winter clothes.

On sale at Mr. Singiglio’s store in the commercial district east of Evergreen.

2. Evergreen Guide.

―Distributed free of charge in the supervisor’s office on the first floor of Evergreen Dormitory.

3. Camping set.

―Minimum basic set.

On sale at Mr. Shylock’s shop in the commercial district east of Evergreen.

4. Leather gloves for dueling.

―Basically, white is good, but it is not limited to a specific color.

You can purchase it at Mr. Singiglio’s shop in the commercial district east of Evergreen. Or, you can prepare it on your own.

5. Textbook

You must purchase each of the textbooks below.

《Basic Swordsmanship》, written by swordsman Oliver Chesworth

《Guide for Beginner Wizards》, written by Lumen Matapju.

《What is Divine Power?》, written by Mercenary King Lasis.

《History of Demons and Demon Lords》, written by Pope Theodore.

《The Art of Healing and Herbalism》, written by Marlene de Bourbon, a saint whose name should shine forever.

―On sale at Mr. Waite’s bookstore in the commercial district east of Evergreen.

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“ing? Basic swordsmanship? Healing arts and herbalism?”

“Yes. There are five basic classes that first-year academy students must take.”

“only?”

“This does not apply to candidate Gray. Try sliding the screen up to the bottom.”

When I push up the screen as he says, the text slides up and the title ‘Special Provisions’ flashes below. When you click on that letter, a new screen appears.

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―This page is for descendants of heroes and candidates. If you are a candidate, please place your right palm. If you are not a candidate, please click back.

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I passed the pad I was holding in my right hand to my left and placed my right hand in the wide empty space below the explanation on the screen. Then a bright light emanated from the pad,

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―Candidate verification has been completed. welcome. Candidate.

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The entire screen has changed. The list of preparations written above disappears,

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1. Communication Channel No. Please dial 1004 to request delivery of essential candidate supplies.

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A brief one-line text was created.

“Communication channel?”

“Place your finger on the small hole in the bottom center of the pad to go to the home screen. The round crystal ball-shaped icon on the home screen is a communication application. For reference, the Academy Superintendent’s office’s communication numbers are from 0004 to 0010. I am number 4.”

“Yes.”

Fortunately, I remembered Alfred’s easy-to-remember number in my head and touched the crystal ball. Then, there is an empty space in the middle.

You can say it with “ raised voice.”

“1, 0, 0, 4.”

The screen moves smoothly. And then the face of a man I see for the first time appears on the screen.

-yes.

“They say you should apply for delivery of essential supplies? This guy?”

He pointed at the pad, but from the opponent’s perspective, it could have been seen that he was pointing at his face. Fortunately, the man across from me understands and replies, ‘I’ll send it right away.’

smart-!

And it came right away.

When Alfred went to the door and opened it, a man with an unusual appearance was standing outside the door.

A tall, handsome man with curly gold hair that extends to his ears. What’s unique about the man is not his handsome face, but what’s on his back.

“Wings?”

“Hello? Candidate. This is a member of Jokgashio Trading Company, a buffalo wing.”

what?

What is it?

Are you going to fight now?!

And buffalo wings. What a name that sounds spicy and chewy!! Are you kidding me?

“Here is a magic pouch containing essential items. The pouch is also a basic item provided to candidates, so you can use it comfortably. If you need anything else, please contact us at any time through communication channel ‘1004’. We will serve you at the cost price.”

But since the person involved is so serious, I can’t be angry. No, I don’t feel like it’s something I should be upset about. I definitely heard some swear words or something?

“Then.”

It came in an instant and disappeared in an instant.

“What, what is that!? What has come and gone now?!”

“Cook!”

Don’t laugh! What is it really? What is it?