After defeating Zamuel of the Four Sages, I cut off the supply of magic and erased the shadow.
　As if to tell the story of the fierce battle, the surroundings changed drastically.

"Kurt, what was that magic you just did?
You're still doing crazy stuff, you know that? ......
Kurt, wow. The Four Wise Men were no match for you.

　When I was looking at the scenery, Lara and the others were the first to surround me, saying things like that.
　This is no big deal.
　It's not the first time I've been told this, but it's still itchy.

"Oh, you're really something, aren't you?

　I'm not the first to say this, but it's still itchy.

I told you, I'm just a student.
I told you, I'm just a student." "What kind of student are you?

　They don't believe me.

I'd like to ask you a question.
What is it?

　Avril nods her head.
　I remember the battle with Zamuel, seen through Lara's eyes.

　Avril's magic, and magic power.
　It's no less than Lara, Marise and Cynthia's. ...... It's probably more than that.

　She also used a magic called Shiro Castle.
　Shiro Castle was an advanced magic by the standards of 1000 years ago.
　I can easily use it, but ......1000 years ago, there were only a few wizards who could use Shiro Castle.

　Now, here comes the question.

"Averill's power is clearly out of line with the common sense of this world. Where did you get that magical power?


　How could such a wizard be in this age?


　I could think of several possible candidates, but there is no definitive answer.
　And when I saw ...... Avril's magic power, I felt somewhat nostalgic, but what is this feeling?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.

　He looked up at me and said, "Don't you want to tell me?

"Don't you want to tell me?
"...... now.
If you don't want to tell me, you don't have to. I'm not going to force you to tell me.

　I shrug my shoulders.

　Actually, I'm quite interested in Avril.
　But as long as Avril isn't hostile to me, I don't think it's right to forcefully ask her.

　Besides, he said "for now".
　I'm sure he'll tell me someday.

I think you're dozens ......, hundreds, even thousands of times stranger than I am. Where did you get that power?
I've been working out since I was a kid.

　This is true.
　Ever since I was in my hometown, I've been training to increase my magic power and often went out hunting for rabbits.
　I wouldn't have gotten this far with only the knowledge and power from my previous life.

You're lying. I don't think that's enough to make me as strong as you.

　I'm not telling you the whole truth, but I'm not lying.

Why don't you tell me?
"...... I don't want to tell you right now either.

　And then I looked at Lara and the others.
　Lara, Marise, and Cynthia all looked puzzled.

　To be honest, I feel like I should tell them that I've been reincarnated from 1000 years ago.
　However, ...... they won't believe me because it's an outlandish story, and I'm afraid that it might change our relationship.
　So, I still haven't told them anything about my reincarnation.

I'm not going to ask you at .......

　Avril exhaled.

So what are you going to do about ......?
I'm going back to the Academy of Magic.

　We've got what we wanted, and we've gotten rid of anyone who got in our way.
　There's no need for us to stay here any longer.

Rosanlea at the Academy?
Yes, of course. It'll be a short break from Avril.

　When I said that.

"Great Sage, ...... let's see some more of your amazing magic!
Lara, that's not fair. Lara, that's not fair. I'm going to show you my magic, learn it, and have Kurt praise me for it.
"Cynthia ...... will be missed.

　Lara and the others also looked sad to leave.
　But when Avril saw this, she said.

But Avril, seeing this, said, "Mmm ......, you're going off on your own, but can I say something?
"What?

　When I replied, Avril made a grin and said, "It's been a while.

It's been a long time since I've seen the headmaster. Why don't I come down to the village and show my face at the academy?

　"Avril!

"A-Avril-sama!　Why are you here?



　When I returned to the principal's office of the Magic Academy with Avril, the principal was surprised and stood up immediately from his chair.

"Hmm, it's been a while. The last time we met was ...... thirty years ago?
"Yes, it has. You have not changed, Mr. Avril.
You haven't changed a bit either.

　Avril laughed.
　The principal faltered in front of Avril.
　More and more I wonder how old the principal ...... and Avril are.　The question deepens.

"But this Kurt boy... Is he really just a student?　He's got some serious magic.
"...... At the very least, he's not just a student. But I'm a student at a real magic academy.
Hmm ......, has magical civilization advanced dramatically while I've been away from home for a while?
No, it's definitely different than it was thirty years ago, but not in the way you might imagine. I think it's been a very normal progression. Kurt is just weird.
Then what is this Kurt?
...... I don't know either.

　I don't know either." The principal paused, as if to say, "I can't help you.

"Mr. Averill, let's leave the old stories for later. Kurt.
"Yes?

　Suddenly you hear your name called.

Did you get what you wanted?　At this rate, it's probably a stupid question to ask. ......
"Yes, I got something good. Thank you for telling me. In addition, the Four Great Sages attacked me, so I defeated them.
"What? The Four Great Sages?　Are you alright?
Of course I'm fine. It's like being bitten on the butt by a dog.

　Well, I don't think I was even bitten.

　When I said that.

I'm not sure I even got bitten, but I think I did." "Mmm ......, and on top of that you beat the Empire ......, the Four Wise Men, who are some of the best wizards in the world. I can't keep up with all the comments.

　I'm not sure what to do.
　Stroking his chin with his hand, he continued.

"However, the timing of the 'exchange camp' is quite strange. I can only assume you're up to something. ......
"Exchange camp?

　An unfamiliar and disturbing word came out from the principal, and I immediately responded.

I'm sure you'll agree. This is the time of year when you might be getting used to your classes, and every year we have an exchange with the Imperial ...... Disalia Magic Academy.
"Is this different from the previous exchange?
No, it's not. The previous exchange games had more of a 'war' meaning, but this one has more of an 'exchange' meaning. We will take classes together and have recreational activities. The exchange game was held in the capital, but this time, the students of Rosangrila Magic Academy are going to the Empire. It's not easy to take all of them with us, so we're sending out thirty selected members from the capital. ......

　An exchange camp.
　The principal of Disalia Magic Academy was put to death after the incident in the neutral city.
　It seems that most of the teachers in the school were also fired.
　Since then, Disalia Magic Academy has just barely survived,......, but according to Erica and the principal, the school is in turmoil.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　I can only assume they're up to something.

　But.

"It's a good idea, an exchange camp. I don't know what the Empire is up to, but let's go.
Are you insane, Kurt?
Yes.

　Zahmuel said.

"Those who would kill you yet will be sent from the Empire.

　He said.

　But I'm tired of waiting and trying to figure out where they're coming from.

　If that's the case, let's go to ...... and visit the empire ourselves.
I've just defeated all of the Four Sages, so it's about time.

I've got an idea. If there's anything you need, I'll take care of it. ...... Would you like to have an exchange camp?
If Kurt says so, I don't think Disalia Academy of Magic has enough power left to do anything about it.

　There are two reasons as to why we are going to the Empire as an exchange camp.

　The first reason is that we are tired of waiting for them to come to us.
　The other reason is that I thought that if they were planning something, I might be able to catch them off guard if I went to the Empire for an exchange camp.

It's settled.

　I turn away.

"Kurt, are you leaving?
Yes. And you have a lot to discuss with Avril.　I'm kind of in the way.



　I put my hand on the doorknob of the principal's office door.

"Hmmm, you know what to do, boy. I need to have a word with him.
I don't like it when you say that because it means you have something bad on your mind. ......

　I heard the principal sounding really uncomfortable.
　I was curious about what he was saying, but it would have been tactless to listen in.

　I kept quiet and left the principal's office.