episode_0024

When viewed from the sky, Remnant Academy’s building site is shaped like a cross with five large and small rectangles connected.

The Elfinel Church, which serves Elfinel, the god of heaven and grace, boasts the strongest power within the 11 Lord God Church.

This is because the holy relic of the El Pinel Church, formerly called the Archaic Church, was the cross.

Since they were Archangelists who gave Carolus more support than anyone else until he reached the position of emperor, the emperor also had no choice but to attach importance to them.

In the main building, right in the center of the cross, the main classrooms that handle all training and education are concentrated.

To the west was a special building housing specially admitted students, and to the north were the accommodations for the Department of Tactics and the tactical lecture building.

It was a separate department for special admission students, who were treated differently from general admission students, and for the tactical department, which had a completely different curriculum.

To the south were the training rooms and dormitories for priests taking military religious studies, and the main entrance to the academy was right below them.

Since they are required to perform external volunteer work on a regular basis according to the doctrine of the denomination, they are assigned to the location closest to the main gate to facilitate going out.

To the east of the main classroom, across the long road, you will see four old buildings lined up side by side.

Four five-story buildings divided into the Department of Swordsmanship and the Department of Magic, respectively for men and women.

That place was the dormitory and general building for general admission students.

The paint on the old exterior wall was peeling off here and there, exposing the bricks inside in an ugly manner.

The contrast with the special hall, which even had a garden, was truly sad to see.

The structure clearly shows the intention to thoroughly separate admitted students by department and class.

The Academy claimed that it was a distinction, not discrimination, but at least within the Academy, equality was already nothing more than an innocent joke.

—-

The exterior of the special building was a simple, rectangular three-story building without decoration, symbolizing the efficiency of the empire.

The neatly whitewashed walls were shining white, and about twenty windows were open here and there.

There was a separate, small open building on the side, where several carriages were parked.

A little distance away, there was a stable that was used to manage the horses of special students.

It was a space that was somehow leisurely and comfortable, similar to when you enjoyed a leisurely afternoon in the garden of a mansion.

“Oh, Lord Hashall. Good morning. Have you come to move into the dormitory?”

I ran into Calix, who was warming up in a small vacant lot in front of the special building.

Perhaps he was out for morning exercise, but instead of his usual monk uniform, he was wearing short-sleeved cloth clothes.

The biceps wriggled violently between the exposed arms, making a clicking noise as the scales clashed.

“Uh. They’ve been working hard since morning. Do you have any more muscles left to build?”

“Training is also carried out. It is a law that cannot be missed even for a day.”

Calix laughed as if he had achieved something in vain.

“This is a truly desirable idea.”

Nigel nodded in agreement.

Well, he is also quite addicted to training.

Still, it’s honestly surprising that my strength is higher.

Doesn’t my body experience muscle loss?

I just lightly shrugged my shoulders.

The scale armor on his shoulders shook, emitting a friction sound similar to that of Calix’s scales.

“It was fate that we met like this, so if there are no other plans, I would like to guide you to the special hall. How about it?”

“If you give it to me, I will be grateful.”

I nodded willingly to Calix’s suggestion and entered the special hall together.

Nigel tied up the carriage in front of the main gate, gathered his luggage, and followed.

—-

“The inside is cleaner than I thought.”

“Unlike the dormitories for regular students, the staff cleans this place every day.”

“Really? It’s extravagant… Come to think of it, Asha hasn’t arrived yet?”

Unlike Calix and Friede, who are second-year students, Asha is a first-year student just like me. Shouldn’t we come into the special room today?

” Lord Asha, you moved in yesterday. Since then, I don’t know what I’ve been doing and haven’t even taken a single step out of my room.”

“Because you’re a half-human, isn’t there something you suddenly want to make?”

“Theravada also thinks so. I kept hearing a squeaking sound as if something was being twisted or tightened.”

Isn’t it noise pollution? Noise from next door would be a serious problem that could lead to a duel.

The student living in the room next door seems to be quite nervous.

Entering the lobby on the first floor, Calix raised his arms and pointed out various places.

“The first floor of the special building is a space for restaurants and convenience facilities. Things like eating, resting, and training. The quality of the meals in the special pavilion is excellent, so Prince Hashal will also be satisfied.”

“I’m looking forward to that.”

“Oh, and there is also a civil service office on the first floor where you can request various support.”

support?

“What kind of support?”

“Hmm. First of all, it can be said to be about repairing damaged weapons or armor, repairing and washing clothes… and replenishing daily necessities.”

It’s a daily necessity.

“If I ask for magic candles, will you give me some?”

Then, you could shout “Long Live the Empire” in the middle of the academy.

“… Simple luxury goods are not allowed. I don’t know if it was the Faculty of Magic, but for now, that is a problem that must be resolved at one’s own expense. ”

Calix shook his head resolutely.

His attitude was so determined that his scales were scratched. Do you hate magic candles?

By the way, is it not possible to spread cigarettes?

Ultimately, you have to find a way to make money.

—-

“The 2nd and 3rd floors are the lodgings for freshmen and upperclassmen, respectively. Let’s look at the special students now…six people. Yes, six people in total, excluding the ball.”

Calix, who was tapping his chin, stretched out his finger and pointed to the directions on the wall.

Among the sixteen squares marking the rooms on the second and third floors, several squares were marked.

Two on the second floor, five on the third floor. There were definitely seven in total.

“Is it okay to say there are two newbies and five seniors? I know Asha and Friede, but who are the others?”

“There are three upperclassmen, one fairy and one human. There are only two new recruits: Lord Hashall and Lord Asha.”

“There is a fairy?”

Was there a fairy species at the academy? I’ve never seen it in game before.

“Now that we’re talking, let me introduce you. He happened to be at the dorm.”

It’s a fairy, so I’m looking forward to it.

They are a species that rarely leaves the great forest unless the World Tree is burned down.

I walked up the central stairs with Calix.

Perhaps because of the good soundproofing, the hallway was quiet without a single rustling sound.

Nigel looked at the map, checked my room, and headed there, saying he would unpack my luggage in advance.

“Now that I think about it, you said there were three humans, right?”

“Yes, Prince Friede, Prince Lacey, and Evian. These three. Since you have met Prince Friede, you would know. The remaining two are from Seongguk and Panam, respectively.”

Evian was a character I didn’t know, but fortunately I knew Lacey.

Lacey.

It was the name of a saint candidate put forward by the El Pinel Church, a member of the 11 major churches, the main axis of the Holy Kingdom El Pirem.

Did you say that she is not recognized as a saint because her stigmata have not yet been properly revealed?

“Lord Friede must be in the training room by now, and Lord Lacey has gone out, saying she will help treat patients in the system. Evian is probably playing somewhere again.”

If Evian is from Panam, he must be southern.

A maritime kingdom in the southern part of the empire that monopolizes trade with the demigod republic Himmel.

Considering that Calix is the only one who speaks without using an honorific title… I guess he is not a very desirable human being.

—-

Eventually, Calix arrived in front of the innermost door on the third floor, turned to me and gently scratched the back of his horn.

“For now, this is the place…don’t be too surprised.”

“Surprise?”

“He’s an unusual person in many ways… Well, it would be quicker to see him in person. You’ll be waking up soon.”

Unusual? Could there be anything more unusual in the world than Yongin, a muscular hunk with a shaved head?

After speaking, Calix knocked on the door.

I guess I knocked harder than I thought, but the door started shaking.

“…What are you doing…”

From beyond the door, a thin, broken voice could be heard vaguely.

It was a truly strange voice, reminiscent of a canary that had been hung for a week.

“Prince Fernet. Calixrao. A new student comes in and wants to introduce him to the ball. Wouldn’t that be a nuisance?”

“I can relate to you…? Just for a moment……”

It was a slow, languid tone that made even me feel dizzy.

A rustling sound was heard for a moment, and then the door slowly opened.

Ugh, what is this smell…!

I wrinkled my nose without realizing it.

A suffocatingly thick mixture of sweet and alcoholic scents flowed from inside the room.

The air was so bad that just the smell was enough to make you intoxicated.

“Is this the new guy..? It’s been a while since I saw Ka’har…”

I lowered my gaze when I heard a voice coming from close to my chest.

The lemon-colored head and long ears caught my eye.

It was such a shocking story that it shattered my illusions about fairies.

Her hair was so messed up and tangled that you couldn’t tell when it was combed, and her top was hanging over one shoulder with its stretched collar falling down.

Even so, he was wearing underwear that he wasn’t even wearing properly.

He must have drank so much that his whole body turned red, and he couldn’t even stand properly, so he was leaning against the doorknob in a posture that made him feel like he was going to collapse.

The bloodshot purple eyes were half-closed, as if weighed down by alcohol.

…I didn’t live like this either.

“Fairy…? Is this…?”

My voice trembled slightly.

This can’t be a fairy, this isn’t a fairy!

Where is the beautiful longevity species who built a brilliant civilization deep in the forest and lives a noble life, and why is the girl in the corner of the room in the final stages of alcoholism?

“Are you saying this too harshly? You should try to live for about 300 years…”

“That’s why I didn’t tell you to drink in moderation.”

The fairy slowly shook her head at Calix’s scolding.

“How are you… Anyway, nice to meet you… What is your name…?”

“Uh…Hashall. Hashar Aishangior. What about that?”

“Pernesia…Merzelius…Epilaxus…Call me Ferne…”

As expected from a fairy, it was a strange and long name.

Fernet yawned and waved lightly.

The smell of alcohol became four times stronger.

“Well…I’m going to sleep better….Annyeong…”

The visit was closed.

I was dumbfounded and stared at the closed door for a while, then turned my head and looked at Calix as if questioning him.

Calix was smiling like a bad boy, as if he knew that would happen.

“What on earth is that…? Is it really a fairy?”

“Even though he looks like that, he is a senior member of this academy. A legendary 15th grader at Remnant Academy, a three-year graduation system. He’s probably been at the academy longer than most instructors. Even though he doesn’t come out of his room.”

oh my god. Was that the reason why I never saw it in the game?

—-

After the messy meeting, I parted ways with Calix and went back to my room.

The interior of the room was neater, wider, and more functional than expected.

A bed with cushions and a wardrobe were located in one corner, and a luxurious desk, bookcase, and chair were placed near the window.

A thick velvet curtain hung over the glass window in front of the desk, blocking out the sunlight.

There was a table and a sofa in the middle of the room, and a wool carpet was spread on the floor.

On the right wall there was a door connected to the bathroom, and on the opposite wall was a small room for servants.

“Ah, are you here, Hashal? Did you meet the fairy well?”

Nigel, who was putting clothes in the closet, looked at me and asked with an interested expression.

“Yeah…he was a great person in many ways…”

I didn’t want to break Nigel’s illusion, so I gave it a vague answer, took off the armor, and handed it to him.

Anyway, if we meet in the future, Nigel will know the reality of fairies well.

For some reason, it wasn’t even noon yet, but I was already feeling limp.