Irene brought me to the Magic Academy.
　Meryl came with me.

If you're going, I'm going too!

　After all, she can go to the academy if I'm with you.
　The magical academy is located in the center of the royal capital.
　It's a magnificent school building that stands on the vast grounds.
　After passing through the luxurious carved gate, I stepped inside the school.
　Classes are held in the school's classrooms.

　You'll find the principal's office on the fourth floor of the main building.
　After Irene knocked twice on the door, she opened the double doors.
　The room is calmly designed.
　There is a reception table in front and a work desk at the back. At the desk is a small girl sitting in a chair.
　She was slumped over while holding a stick of candy in her mouth.
　She is obviously a little girl of about ten years old. .......

''She is the headmistress of our school, Miss Marilyn.

　According to Irene, she's the headmistress.
　Is she really an infant or does she have magic powers that keep her in shape?
　Some skilled wizards are able to do such tricks.
　Perhaps the headmaster is one of them.
　...... that's surprising if it really is a little girl.

Irene. Who is that?
This is Meryl's father, Mr. Kaiser. I've asked him to be a part-time teacher at our school so that Merrill will be able to attend. I can't make this decision on my own, so I thought I'd ask the headmaster's permission to come along.
Fuumu: ......

　The Dean--Marilyn looks around at me in a staring way .

''I actually measured Kaisel-san's magical power, and it seems that she has a magical power level that surpasses me and the other instructors: ......''
I knew immediately that this was not an ordinary man. So it's not so surprising that Irene introduced me as the headmaster. That's impressive. An ordinary person would not be surprised to learn that this little girl is the headmistress?　You will react to that kind of nonsense. The fact that you are not restrained by your own perceptions is proof that you are top notch.

　Marilyn smirked and opened her mouth.

"I hear you're going to teach school. I hear you're going to teach at the school.
Yeah, well,
'How good is your magic?　What are the five great magics?　How many of the fire, water, wind, earth, and lightning attributes have you mastered in magic?
I've mastered all five major magics, just in case.
What--?

　Irene's eyes widened behind her glasses.

''Master one and you're a first-rate wizard, master three and you're a top-notch wizard, but all five of the great magic: ......?
It's my dad who taught me magic..." said Meryl, who was hugging my arm, proudly spinning the words.
''You taught magic to Meryl-san, the genius since the beginning of this school, ......?　Mr. Kaisel is such a user: ......!

　Irene couldn't hide her dismay as she said .

''But I heard from the rumors in the wind that it was Kaiser-san who taught that Knight Commander Elsa-san the sword, too: ......?
That's right, Dad, you taught me magic and Elsa the sword. Papa can do both sword and magic!
'You're telling me you've created two geniuses: ......!
I see. You have more than enough potential to be an instructor. You've already trained them both.

　Marilyn's smile twitched at the corners of her mouth.

It's time to go. Care to show me some of your magic? The training grounds are designed to withstand the most powerful spells.
I understand.

　★

　We came to a training ground.
　In front of me stood a target like a decoy.
　It seemed to be able to absorb magic and quantify its power.
　Marilyn folded her arms and said to me.

It's so boring to just look at the five major magics. Show me some magic applications. Show me something you're most proud of.
Is it the one you're most confident about: ......

　I don't know. I don't know what to do.

Daddy, hang in there.　
"The wise man--the one who taught Mr. Merrill his magic. This Irene. I will watch and study your magic!

　Meryl and Irene will take care of me.
　Okay. That's the one.


　I decided on a spell to perform and faced the target.
　The target is a target, so it doesn't move. Normally I would release the spell without chanting, but to make it more powerful, I chant.

"Flame of fiery fire, gather in my hand and destroy all!

　Right hand raised to the target.

Absolute burst!

　At that moment, the concentrated flame caused a huge explosion.
　The ground around the target was gouged out like a crater. When the dust cloud cleared, the target that had been there a while ago had disappeared.

Wha-......?

　Irene's face was aghast.

"Oh. Did you blow up the whole target?

　Marilyn smiled wryly.

"This was nothing more than an application of explosive magic-- fire magic. An impressive feat. This is far beyond an instructor's level.
Does my dad pass? Meryl asked.
'Sure. "Of course." "Of course." "I want you to be a teacher, not just a part-time instructor. It's Kaiser. What else do you do now?
An instructor of the Order and an adventurer.
The instructor. Instructor of the Order. How much does it pay you?
What?
"Gratuity. Gratuity. Our school will triple that.
You mean, triple?
We'll spare no expense in finding good men. It's a shame to give away a genius like you to the Order.

　Marilyn seemed to agree with me.

　So I ended up becoming a part-time teacher instead of a full-time one.
　Two or three days a week.
　But the pay was still very impressive.
　I might be paid more than a full-time instructor.
　If I was a full-time instructor, the house would be ready to be built in three months.
　But I chose to teach part-time because of my girls.
　When I turned down a full-time teaching position, Dean Marilyn asked me why.
　If you're unhappy with the compensation, then I'm willing to give you what you want.

"It's not about the money. It's about my beliefs.

　I said that to Marilyn.
　We can't neglect the order Elsa asked us to lead.
　Besides, as an adventurer, I need to make sure there's enough time to get moving. I won't be able to help Anna with her work.

Oh, I see. I like this more and more.

　Marilyn's smile deepened when she heard my response.
　And there was nothing more to hold her back.