They are moved to the classrooms mentioned on the board. Even if they are in the same grade at Ifrus Magic Academy, the classes are never close to each other.

　One teacher and ten students will be in one organization called a class.

　Since high-powered magic is sometimes used in classes, the classrooms, which are the main bases for each class, were scattered throughout the grounds of the academy in order to counteract outbursts and other problems.

　The closer to the center of this school, the more important facilities it had, the more important it became. The closer one got to the center, the more convenient life would be, and the quality of the library and training facilities that students could use would increase.

　And the classes that excelled in tests and practical skills would be moved to classrooms closer to the center of the school. Of course, the opposite is also possible.

　Also, when looking for a job after graduation, the status of the class will be based on how close to the center of the school the students are able to move to.

　Students compete with their peers to get as close to the center of the classroom as possible before they graduate.

　That's why the classrooms of unproven freshmen are usually the farthest away from the center of the school. But the location of our classroom on the bulletin board is right next to the central part of the school.

''Hey, aren't you really using the Countess' power? We're almost at Central Avenue.

All the people around me seem to be upperclassmen or researchers.

　Luke and Luna seem anxious to be in this place. That's also true, as Luna said, the people walking around are senior students and dignified wizards.

　We were completely floating around in robes that showed that we were freshmen. But according to the information board we found on the way here, the beautiful building in front of us, which seems to be recently built, was our classroom.

So, I didn't do anything. Maybe our homeroom teacher is an awesome wizard or something?

　Classrooms would be moved based on student performance, but even if the homeroom teacher achieved some sort of achievement, the classroom would be moved.

　In other words, if a famous wizard became the homeroom teacher, that alone could bring him or her closer to the center of the school. However, it seems that such a famous wizard rarely becomes the homeroom teacher for new students.

''Let's go inside for now.

Yeah.

And, you know.

　They headed towards the building with me in the lead. The stone statues of knights stood on either side of the main entrance of the building.

'Wait, only qualified people are allowed to enter this facility.

""What?"

　As I was about to touch the door, two stone statues suddenly moved, stopping me from moving. These stone statues were probably similar to the gargoyles used in guarding a wizard's mansion.

　However, this stone statue moved so smoothly and spoke to me fluently that I was surprised. Luke and Luna were also surprised.

''What are your qualifications?''　I read that our classrooms are here.

Okay, so what is your name?

Name? It's Hurt.

Hmm, who are the two guys in the back?

It's Luke.
Luna, Luna.

We've identified all the voiceprints. You all have the right to be here. Now go on through.

　The door opened automatically as the stone statue opened the way. And the stone statue stopped moving.

'You can come in, right? What the hell is this guy?''

　Luke is poking at the stone statue with his finger.

'Don't make me mad by touching it like that. This stone statue is pretty strong when you fight it.

''Well, I don't think you have to be a high level wizard to win.

How do Hurt and Luna know that?

'First of all, even though it's a stone statue, its movements were extremely smooth. It's probably because of the use of earth and water magic alchemy alchemy in the joints. The weakness of gargoyles and other stone statue-type artificial monsters is that they don't have much room for maneuverability, but this one has no gaps thanks to its alchemy magic.

Hurt-san is right, I believe there are many advanced magicians in use. But I can't feel the magic of the magic circles. In other words, it's possible that an ore called magic canceller is used on the body surface.

''Right. Magic Canceller depends on the quality, but if it's about intermediate magic, it can be nullified.

Isn't it amazing?

'Yeah, so let's get through quickly before Luke pokes at us and pisses us off.
Yes.

Oh, give me a minute!

　Me and Luna quickly walked into the building. Luke hurriedly followed us. I was a little excited to see what kind of classes would be held in this building guarded by advanced man-made demons.

　Honestly, I thought that Tina, my personal maid, was too good, and that there wouldn't be much to learn even if it was one of the best magic academies in the world. Rather than coming to the magic academy, I would definitely be stronger if I was taught by Tina.

　But in the future, whether it was to get a stable job or to join a guild and party up for adventures, the status of graduating from the Ifrus Magic Academy would be extremely beneficial.

　That's why I came to the magic academy, even if the classes were boring. However, I think I'll enjoy that class as well.


　─ ─ ─ ─ ──***──.

　I arrived in the classroom.

　Inside there were seven students taking their seats.

You are the last of them. I'm Rifa and it's nice to meet you.

　A beautiful blond-haired, blue-eyed girl who appeared to be of the elven race got up from her seat and invited us into the classroom.

I'm Hurt. Nice to meet you.
'I'm Luna. It's nice to meet you.
I'm Luke. Nice to meet you.

This is Merdi. I'm gonna need you to be nice to him.

　A girl whose beast ears could be seen peeking out of her orange hair was waving from her window seat.

　She was probably of the beastman race. The beastman race has high physical abilities, and many of them will be suitable for warrior-type jobs. It was rare to find Meldi in the magic academy despite being of the beastman race.


''I'm Ryushin, and this is Luca.''

　There was an existence that was rarer than the beast race. Ryushin and Luca had dragon scales on their arms and foreheads. They were the dragon race, aka the Dragonoid race.

　It is said that the Dragonoid is a race with the blood of the Dragon God. Luca is hiding behind Ryushin, perhaps because he is shy.


"I am Yohko, nice to meet you.

　The girl who called herself Yoko was wearing a kimono, not the uniform of this school. And to my eyes, I could vaguely see other people's magic power as well, but behind Yoko, I could see nine clumps of magic power.

　When Luke and the others look at Yoko, they don't touch her except for her clothes, so her tail may be invisible to everyone but me. In other words, Yoko seemed to think she was hiding her tail, so I pretended I didn't see it.


''I'm Mai and May. Nice to meet you.

　The two girls introduce themselves in perfect synchronization. It's hard to tell which one is Mai and which one is May.

　Anyway, they will be our classmates.

Um, Mr. Hurt?　It appears to me that you are the son of the Countess...

　Rifa spoke to me with an awe-inspiring look, a change from her frank demeanor when she invited us into the classroom. I think she noticed the markings on my robe that represent the Countess's son.

''Yes, I'm Hurt-Vi-Silvaray, the third son of the Countess of Silvaray. But you don't have to worry about it, because I'll spend my time in this class as just Hurt. It's nice to see you from now on.

'That would be helpful. Again, thank you for your help.

　After everyone had introduced themselves, me, Luke and Luna took our seats in the first empty row.

Is it because you are in this class that we are privileged to be in this class?

　Yoko, sitting in the second row from the front, behind me, spoke to me.

'Hmm, as far as I'm concerned, I didn't do anything. But it's possible your father did something about it.

　As expected, I began to think so. Otherwise, there would be no way for a new student to suddenly come to a classroom near the center of the school like this.

　If that was the case, the homeroom teacher would have arranged for a famous wizard to come. Now, who will come? As I was thinking about this, the door to the classroom opened.


''........Tina?''

　The one who opened the door and walked in was my personal maid. Unlike the usual maid uniform, she is dressed like a school teacher.

"Please call me Te(y)nah(y)nah(y) first, Halt-kun.

What?

Hello, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Tina Halibel. I'll be taking over your class today. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Tina-Halibel?　The same name as the hero who led the brave men to defeat the Witch King a hundred years ago.

Oh, that's me.

　What?