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Saydran Royal Academy (3)

The weed girl who ended up going to the library unexpectedly showed no sign of displeasure.

Wasn’t there anything to do after the meal was solved?

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Maybe it was because I ate the bread.

I feel like I already have a good feeling when I keep looking at this side and my eyes twinkle.

If it is a dating simulation game, it will be a beginner’s character.

Even in a world with magic, books are still precious.

For this reason, the library of the Royal Academy felt more like a reading room than a place to borrow books.

It’s quite a quiet and serious atmosphere, but the space is large and there are partitions, so I think it’s okay to have a small talk.

Chris opened one of the textbooks he had brought and pointed out the part that had been a question all along.

“Do you know why this part is like this?”

“Oh, that part is explained in detail in the reference book in the syllabus… … .”

The weed girl takes out another book from her bag and kindly explains it.

Anyway, I’m glad I didn’t sell the textbook.

In fact, in this world, it is not easy to sell books.

‘Maybe it’s not that I didn’t sell it, it’s that I couldn’t sell it.’

Chris, who listened to her explanation, couldn’t help but exhale admiration before long.

The weed girl’s explanation was accurate and meticulous.

Rather than simply explaining step by step from beginning to end, Chris accurately captures the part that was in doubt.

I guessed roughly by seeing that he took the head position of the Magic Department with the body of a commoner, but as expected, this guy’s skills are no joke.

Sometimes genius writers fail to become good teachers… Weed Girl is different.

She picks out the gist of Chris’ questions with her excellent analytical skills.

Of course, the instructors at this academy could do something similar, but it’s unlikely that they would stick with Chris and give him private lessons.

Chris continued to ask questions, even feeling the veins in his head popping open.

The weed girl taught them without the slightest hint of displeasure.

Occasionally, he seemed to realize something new while explaining himself.

The two of them’s study was over in the evening.

Chris realized what he had done only when he heard the librarian’s polite request to leave.

For throwing a loaf of bread, he pampered people a little too much.

“Sorry, did I only ask about my studies? Would you like to go get something to eat?”

“no. I’m sorry to get you again… … .”

The weed girl quietly averted her eyes and said something she didn’t mean to.

Her stomach has been blatantly complaining of hunger since earlier.

He wasn’t very chubby, but he only ate breakfast and skipped lunch, so that’s understandable.

Without a word, Chris took her to a restaurant outside the academy.

I didn’t have to worry about money because Elgar generously gave me tuition.

Chris, who was guided by the clerk and sat down to look at the menu, asked for the name of the weed girl only after ordering.

She opened her mouth as gladly as she did.

“Illesis.”

“ah.”

“By the way, Raiden-sama, why did you come to the Faculty of Magic? High Sword is famous for swordsmanship.”

As if she had been holding back all this time, she started pouring out questions about Chris.

As you can see, it looks better than expected.

Chris answered in a blunt manner, as he had prearranged.

“There are enough people in our family who are good at cutting knives. So I wanted to learn magic.”

“is it so? then… … .”

Illesis, who has a friendly personality, skillfully led the story.

Originally, he had a taciturn atmosphere, but thanks to getting close to him, his true nature seems to have been revealed.

After a satisfying meal, the two returned to the academy and parted ways in each other’s dormitory.

Chris asked after thinking for a while before parting with her.

“Can you help me with my studies in the future? I’ll give you the tutoring fee.”

I was a bit reluctant to openly ask for tutoring from people of the same age, but in fact, buying a meal and taking private lessons is more disrespectful.

The wizards in this world are high-class personnel comparable to knights.

Originally, borrowing their time costs a lot of money.

When she heard Chris’ proposal, her eyes flashed momentarily, but she shook her head and defeated her greed.

“No, money is fine. I ate two meals just today… Taking care of Raiden became my study.”

“… okay?”

“Later, Raiden-nim, you can look at my studies, too. Then see you tomorrow!”

Illesis greeted him and went back to her dormitory.

Chris wondered if he had done something useless, but he decided not to regret it.

If High Sword’s second son hangs out with a commoner woman, he’ll get a lot of glare, but it’s still better than failing the exam.

If Illesis helped me, I wouldn’t have to worry about failing grades.

* * *

next morning.

Elesis, who met Chris at the restaurant, greeted him with her eyes and quietly passed by.

She must have had the same thoughts as Chris.

She was not only a good person, but also a quick-witted woman.

When Chris saw Illesis, he decided to pretend he knew him first.

I don’t know if we won’t meet again from now on.

If you continue to hang out in the future, you will be exposed someday.

It’s not like I’m committing any crime, so there’s no need to be intimidated.

what happened over the weekend?

Not only Chris, but the other students also showed a sneaky way to get along with others.

It was especially impressive to see Princess Rosefeld, who had kept her distance from everyone, surrounded by her followers.

‘Almost all of them are aristocrats, so the speed of friendship is no joke.’

As Chris sat down with such thoughts in mind, his eyes met Rosefeld’s, who was turning his head just in time.

It was the first time I met her after entering the academy, and I was a little embarrassed to see the subtle hostility in her eyes.

It was a brief glimpse, but I didn’t think I was mistaken.

Could it be that he did something worthy of being hated?

I don’t know.

I can’t guess right now.

It seems that he is innocent, so if there is a culprit, it must be the real Raiden, the original owner of this name.

Chris learned about the history of High Sword and Raiden’s human relationship from Elgar’s maids.

However, the information they gave me was strangely outdated.

Because of that, I don’t know much about the last year or so.

‘I’m sure Raiden never met Princess Rosefeld.’

The news that the princess was entering the academy seemed to have spread widely before.

If there was an important incident between Raiden and the princess, Elgar’s ladies-in-waiting wouldn’t have told them about it.

All that remains is to interpret it as animosity directed not at oneself, but at the High Sword family, but in fact, the probability of this side is very slim.

This was because High Sword maintained a very close relationship with the royal family even though it was a local nobleman.

Ever since the kingdom of Saydran was founded, High Sword has always been the royal family’s staunch supporter, sword, and shield.

They have also been married to each other several times.

Whenever there was a division due to reasons such as succession to the throne, the side supported by High Sword always won.

So, there is little chance that Rosefeld would be hostile to the High Sword family itself.

It’s a problem that can’t be solved even if you think about it right now.

Chris turned his head away, trying to ignore her eyes.

Thanks to Illesis’ tutoring, I’ve been able to breathe, but the class is still intense.

Is it because she kept her distance from the people who approached her earlier, or because she hung out with Illesis, who was rude at the entrance ceremony?

No one clings to Chris anymore.

A life where study and study continue endlessly.

Still, it is much better than the life of travelers wandering in the barren wilderness.

At least I don’t have to worry about meals every day, and I feel a sense of accomplishment in my own way.

‘Isn’t this surprisingly suitable for my aptitude?’

By the time Chris thinks so.

The first test that everyone didn’t want came.

A test that would have been called a midterm exam if it was Earth.

However, the midterms of the Royal Seidran are much harsher than those of the Earth.

Due to the nature of the test, in which students were immediately expelled if they did not pass a certain standard, all students were frozen hard.

Even students who are usually more focused on friendship than studying are trying hard not to fail at all costs.

Chris passed the test step by step with the help of Illesis.

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Most of the subjects seem to have scored above average, and the swordsmanship subject was undoubtedly a perfect score.

Although it was evaluated as too practical, the instructors seemed to like it secretly.

‘Since there is a name for High Sword, they interpret it as they like.’

Illesis, who had left the exam hall, had the same bright expression.

Even if he showed weakness in swordsmanship or aristocratic subjects, he would not have to worry about failing as he excelled in magic with high points.

Practical tests were scored immediately, and written tests were scored using magic, so the results came out quickly.

Chris and other freshmen huddled on the bulletin board in front of the classroom building and waited for the results to be displayed.

Has it only been 20 minutes since you left the last exam?

Chris saw the letters appearing on the empty bulletin board and quickly skimmed down the middle.

‘Once I didn’t enter the failing class… Pass the upper middle class. Oh, this is top of the line!’

It was worth the effort.

Except for playing the Persona series, this was the first time I had ever scored so high on a test.

Chris tried to put on a stern, serious, solemn expression, holding back the laughter that escaped his lips.

As an individual, it was a considerable achievement, but for coming to the Faculty of Magic under the name of the High Sword, it was barely enough to avoid ignorance.

I don’t know myself, but other people may think so.

After recovering his composure and raising his eyes a little more, Chris soon discovered the name Rosefeld.

She took second place in the entire Faculty of Magic, slightly above Chris.

Even considering that she’s a princess, that’s amazing.

‘Wait, I can’t see a single name yet.’

Chris took the first place for the last time with subtle expectations.

Unbelievably, the first place belonged to Illesis.

I fully expected to be at the top, but to beat Rosefeld to be number one.

Chris looked at Illesis, who was standing next to him.

“wow.”

“Is he number one? how?”

Other students had similar questions to Chris’s.

Even if he got a score close to perfect in magic, he had to get top-notch scores in other subjects in order to take first place.

Rosefeld, who had been frozen at the bulletin board, suddenly turned around and left the classroom building.

Seeing that he didn’t even pay attention to other people, he must have been quite upset that he didn’t win first place.

As her followers follow her, she is able to breathe a little.

Illesis left with Chris with a slightly perplexed expression.

I couldn’t be happy when the second-place princess came out like that.

Chris quietly congratulated her while having a meal with her.

“congratulations. After all, he is the top student.”

“thank you.”

Illesis nodded shyly and raised her spoon.

While studying together all the time, whether Chris was worth it, she was also treating Chris with a flattering attitude.

Now, it’s just a commoner, but if Sade becomes a royal graduate, he’ll be treated like a noble wherever he goes, so it’s not very strange.

The awarding of titles to outstanding swordsmen, magicians, scholars, etc. has existed since ancient times.

Chris shuddered slightly to raise the strangely saggy atmosphere.

“By the way, I passed subjects like history and etiquette just fine. I was a little anxious.”

“huh? What are you talking about?”

What appeared on Illesis’ face was not displeasure, but a question.

In fact, Chris wasn’t sure if she could even frown.

He answered as carefully as possible so that there was no room for misunderstanding.

“No, because it is advantageous to learn such subjects from an early age… … .”

“that’s right. So I passed easily.”

“?”

“??”

Question marks appear on each other’s faces.

Chris decided to be more brazen in order to break through the confusing situation.

In this world, the status system is strictly enforced, so this should be fine.

“for a moment. How can a commoner learn that from an early age?”

“Am I not a commoner?”

“what?”

“Oh sorry. I didn’t tell you my family name… I am the only daughter of Baron Elgraine.”

“Baron Elgrain? So which country are you from?”

Chris worked as a mercenary and traveled all over the continent.

But a nobleman with a name that Chris has never heard of?

There is a high probability that the Baron Elgraine is an aristocrat without a name.

However, Illesis lowered her head as if embarrassed and answered in a crawling voice.

“The kingdom of Saydran… Even if he’s a baron, he’s a fallen nobleman, so you probably haven’t heard of him. Right now, there is no changeable territory.”

“… … .”

I unintentionally made a numerical play.

Chris was able to clear up his doubts while feeling slightly sorry.

Elesis is known as the top student, so why doesn’t she have a worthy sponsor?

That’s because she’s a noble.

If Elesis, a noble, receives the support of another noble, she may have to marry into that family after graduation.

An aristocratic woman who graduated from Seidran Royal Academy, is a popular bride both at home and abroad.

They have a strong network of classmates at the Royal Academy, so even if the power of the family is weak, it is enough to cover them.

‘If you marry a son of your own family to a commoner graduate, you’ll get some glare, but if you’re an aristocratic graduate, you don’t have to worry about that.’

Because of this, Elesis would not have been able to comfortably receive support.

Chris hesitated for a moment before asking her further.

“Then you couldn’t even get a scholarship?”

“No, I got it from the dean, but my father took it all. My family has a lot of debt… … .”

A swear word surged up Chris’s throat, then went back.

She’s a daughter of an aristocratic family, but to make her go around like this.

Even the father is really dizzy.

‘I didn’t even need my hungry younger siblings and my sick mother.’

Chris, who was blaming himself for his hasty thoughts, found Rosefeld just in time to enter the restaurant.

She now glared at Chris and Elesis with a blatant dislike on her face.

“hmm… Because of me, Raiden and you might be hated for no reason.”

Illesis said as she ate her meal quickly.

Chris asked, tilting his head.

“why? It’s not your fault that they didn’t get the top spot.”

Originally, no matter how classmates you are, you should give them honorific titles, but it is not easy to do so on the side that is hated.

Illesis shook her head and smiled bitterly.

“If it wasn’t for me, Princess Rosefeld would have been the chief. Besides, I heard that Princess Rosefeldt will be forced to marry if she does not become the top graduate.”

“Why is an arranged marriage a one- or two-day affair?”

Chris snorted at Illesis’ explanation.

Arranged marriages are a daily occurrence in the aristocratic world.

Wouldn’t it be a bit disgraceful for Rosefeld, who had enjoyed everything as a princess, to now say that she didn’t like it?

Of course, it is a bit pitiful to get married as if sold out, but there are a lot of people who marry as if sold out among commoners of the same age as her.

Even commoners were no better than nobles in terms of freedom.

no. More precisely, her attitude is the problem.

It’s free to want to take the top spot because you hate arranged marriages, but it’s ridiculous to glare at Illesis because of that.

If you placed second, you should blame your lack of skills. It’s a bit ugly to stare at the first place as if you’re about to stab it with a knife.

Illesis told Chris not to do it too much.

Chris felt it again as he left the restaurant with her.

People all have their own circumstances.