Chương 220: Chapter 7: “Yu is Recommended to Sacris Magic Academy”

"Huh?" Two days later. Inea, who suddenly came to Alice's house, said something completely unexpected.

"Like I said, I used my authority to grant you admission. You can commute from the boys' dormitory anytime."

"No, wait. Why would you do that?" She was so wary of me gaining power so quickly just the other day. I'm aware that I did some pretty harsh things because I didn't want to stay weak and wanted to get stronger quickly. Honestly, I thought she wouldn't get involved with me anymore.

"I changed my mind a little. Either way, the moment you absorbed the handling of Qi from me, you were already at a monstrous level. Even if you acquire magic on top of that, it won't make much difference." That might be true, but. With her next words, I finally understood her intention.

"More importantly, I thought it would be better to keep you where I can see you."

"I see. So you want to tie me to the school and keep me under surveillance."

"You really say everything in such a sad way, don't you? Isn't it fine? You're going to be my student, right?" Seeing the provocative smile on her face, I felt like she had completely gotten back at me.

"Tch. You say some interesting things." I shouldn't have made cheap provocations in the heat of the moment back then.

"Fine. I'll play along. I wanted to enroll if I could anyway." I went to the city library yesterday, but in the end, I only found out that it doesn't even come close to the collection boasted by the Magic Academy. Besides, there are probably spells that don't remain in the form of books. To learn such things, a place specializing in them is the quickest way after all.

"You probably decided not to issue a certificate because my magic value was too ridiculously huge, right?"

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"Hmph. Once again. I'm Inea." I froze, feeling bewildered by the two fingers held out to me. Surely she hasn't forgotten what happened the day before yesterday.

"You should greet your elders properly."

"... Yeah. Nice to meet you." I intertwined my fingers with hers. It was a powerful sensation, fitting for a martial artist. Good grief. Everyone around here. They really throw off my rhythm.

"Oh, Yu. A guest?" Just then, Alice came thumping in, still in her loungewear. Recognizing her, Inea bowed her head with a polite demeanor.

"I am Inea. An instructor at the Qi Sword Art Department of the Sacris Sword Academy."

"You're a teacher from the Sword Academy! I'm Alice." After exchanging the finger greeting smoothly, Alice asked.

"So. What business brings you here?"

"Yes. I just issued a permit for Yu to enter the Magic Academy."

"Eh!? Does that mean!" She turned a bright face toward me abruptly. Stared at with such expectant eyes, I had no choice but to nod honestly.

"Yeah. I decided to enter after all."

"That's great! Finally, a relief!" As I watched Alice rejoicing as if it were her own matter with a half-resigned feeling, she clapped her hands as if suddenly remembering something.

"Ah, Ms. Inea. It's not polite to keep you standing here, so please come in. I can't offer much hospitality, though."

"Then, allow me to intrude." It seems Inea's business was really only about me, and after entering the house, they blossomed into trivial idle talk. Though it was mostly just me listening to the two of them getting excited on their own. Alice is naturally good with anyone, so she seemed to hit it off with Inea immediately. Suddenly, my eyes met Inea's perfectly. She looked away immediately and whispered to Alice. (Hey. Is he always like that?) (Yes, he is. He'd be cute if he smiled a little more.) (Right? He has good material but he's losing out in various ways.) (I know, right~)"Hey. I can hear you." When I retorted, the two glossed it over with vague smiles. They immediately returned to whispering. (I reckon he's the type who's honest at heart.) (He must have grown up in a bad environment. He became twisted.) (Poor thing.) (Yes. Poor thing.) Sigh... What is this? I want to run out of here right now.

It was tiring to deal with them, so I ignored them thoroughly, but eventually, the topic shifted to something else.

"Come to think of it, the movement of the Masked Group has been active again recently, hasn't it?"

"It's disturbing. I'm occasionally asked to exterminate them, but they're a terrible bunch."

"Heh. So you do things like that too!" The Masked Group. A group that ransacks ruins everywhere, digs up Lost Magic sleeping there, and misuses it in various places. Their numbers, purpose, and true identity are completely unknown. They are called the Masked Group simply because of the characteristic masks they always wear in public. They have been around since ancient times, and the number of people killed by them is unknown. It is said that some were captured and turned into experimental subjects.

I'm a little interested in Lost Magic myself. But that sounds a bit excessive. Right. Speaking of magic. Since I can officially enroll now, maybe I'll go take a look at the boys' dormitory. I'm getting tired of listening to their talk here anyway." Teacher Inea. Can I use the Magic Library already?"

"I thought you'd say that, so I've already got your usage permit."

"That helps. What's the room number for the dorm?"

"It's 302. You can move in anytime."

"Roger." I stood up and said to Alice.

"I'm going to kill some time."

"You're going to school? Be back by dinner time."

"If nothing happens." Waving my hand lightly, I went out.