The teachers were buzzing.
　I was curious, so I asked the principal, Ethan.

"Why are people surprised?
"Yes, well. I did not expect that the Vice-Emperor's magic is so powerful. Perhaps more than any other teacher in the school: ...... No, you could find no one in all the wizarding schools in the Empire who is more powerful than His Highness.
I was surprised by that.

　The explanation made sense to me.
　According to my father, my magic power is the greatest in history. He said my reincarnation before my reincarnation was also "SSS-ranked" and that I could actually become a god.
　If you're surprised by that, it makes sense.

　I also got an idea.
　Let's take advantage of that.
　For Eliza.

　I pulled a very conscious face, looked at Ethan and the teachers, and said, "I'll make principal emeritus.

"It was by order of the Emperor that I was made an honorary principal. But do you know why that was done?
"Huh?　No it's ......

　Ethan was at a loss for words, and the other teachers had mixed looks on their faces.

That's because it's in Your Majesty's best interest. He sent me here in the right place at the right time without any preconceived notions of what it means to be a child.



　A shout of excitement, akin to a cheer, escaped the mouths of the teachers.
　Some give a distant look of reminiscence.

　The plan seems to have worked.
　I think I've done a good job of raising Eliza's profile.

　Then Ethan turned his respectful eyes on Eliza and asked, turning them directly to me.

I would like to ask a favor of the Vice-Emperor: ......
"What?　Please.
Would you be willing to come to the school and teach a practical class from time to time?
"You mean I'm going to teach my students?　Even though you're an honorary principal?
"Yes!　Just to be taught - no, just to see the magic of His Highness's mighty magic in person - would be an invaluable asset to the students.
"I see.

　That makes sense.
　I think Ethan is right that it's good to see the 'real thing' with your own eyes while you're young.

Also, ......
"And?
"To my shame, even though this is the Empire's home, there are fewer students than other witchcraft schools.
Why?
This is the only wizarding school where you actually go into a dungeon and have combat practice. That can be dangerous, so it's often avoided. However, we can't do away with it.

　Ethan said with a sour look on his face.
　The way you talk, it seems that Ethan, the principal, understands that this is the emperor's last stand.

　It's true that we can't afford to lose practical training from our school for such occasions.

"The Vice-Emperor would be happy to give the occasional lesson to our students.
"I wonder if it will get together on its own.
"Gathering

　Ethan affirmed.

I am ashamed to tell you that I have just decided to go to ....... I have just decided to enroll my only grandchild here if His Highness will allow him to have classes.

　So says Ethan.
　I'm embarrassed to say that ...... comes from a parental love for his only grandson, a grandfatherly desire to keep him out of harm's way.
　I turned it around and decided to be here now.

If I can see and learn a little bit from His Highness, I am sure it will be an asset for my grandson's life.

"Me too. I'll keep my son here.
"I also daughter
My brother has no idea what to do, but I recommend this place.

　The other teachers also vied for the lead.
　His eyes were different from the startled eyes he had just seen.
　For a moment they reminded me of your father and Hossen, but I decided to forget about them.

All right. But then you'll have a problem.
"Problem?
"It's about moving. I won't be in the city forever. I may be returned to my family's territory or entrusted with a domain. Either way is far from here. I'll have regular classes at .......
Isn't it possible to fly with a magical power like His Highness'?
"Flight

　You mumble those words in a flat tone.
　Come to think of it, I hadn't thought of that.

　There's definitely flying magic.
　Those with high magic power can fly as they are, and those who are a bit short can fly with a broomstick or some other tool as an aid.

　If you ask me, the distance was a magical thing to work out.

　I asked the Philosopher's Stone, which I carry with me everywhere, containing all my knowledge.


　Magic for easy travel to and from distant places.

　The Philosopher's Stone was soon answering my questions.
　I ruminated in my head over the information I'd gained, even simulating how to use it.
　After going through it.

"A flying spell, twice as fast as a carriage...
I'm going to go try it out.
"--What?

　Leaving Ethan and the other teachers behind, I used my magic.

　In a moment, the body is pulled toward the sky.
　It was like the opposite of a meteor, tearing through the sky and flying away.

　In the blink of an eye, I was right where I thought I would be.

"Alec?　What, where did it come from?

　The palace, the audience chamber.
　That's where the Emperor Eliza is.

It's a test of teleportation magic. Eliza's place was the easiest for me to think of.
"Wow, my place?

　Eliza's face turned red as if on fire.

　I was pleased with the effect of the instantaneous movement.
　The distance from the palace to the magic school on the outskirts of the city, a distance that used to take more than an hour by carriage, was reached in a mere ten seconds.

Thank you and I'm sorry. I've got to get back to the wizarding school.
No, it's okay. Alec can come to ...... whenever he wants to.
Thank you. See you later.

　For some reason, I said goodbye to Eliza, who was still red in the face, and once again returned to the magic school with instantaneous movement magic.
　We arrived in a dozen seconds.

　The distance of nearly three hours by carriage was less than a minute.
　That way you could commute even if you were usually far away.

And, Your Highness. What was that?

　When I came back, Ethan asked me timidly, "What's that?

It's a teleportation spell. I went to the emperor's place to try it out. With this, the lesson is--
"Instantaneous movement magic!

　Ethan is astonished, and the teachers are all groaning at once.

'What's going on, all of a sudden?
"Speaking of instantaneous movement magic, the legendary magic that was lost long ago ...... Your Highness, how do you ......

　...... Oh, I see.
　The Philosopher's Stone has all the knowledge, whatever it was that was lost, the Philosopher's Stone usually has.

　The magic of lost legends.

　That phrase made me understand the throbbing of the teachers.

"'Awesome ......'

　Teachers who had witnessed the legendary magic had come to look at me with respect.