Hi, my name is Monica. Now I'm fiercely nervous. And I'm standing alone in front of the gate of the institute. The people around me are paying attention to my stunned face, and I think they are talking about my appearance.

　The characteristic pale green hair and long ears.

　Everyone can tell that it's a sub-human, an elf. There are no sub-humans in this school. I'm the only one. That's right, I'm the only one. It seems more nerve-racking and difficult to jump into this environment than a difficult exam. In fact, the teacher asked me if I wanted to go with him. That being said, I don't want to draw any strange attention to myself and I need to walk on my feet.

''Okay..........!

　Inspiring myself, I walked through the gates of the academy.

''Wow it's so big........''

　Today I came to take a class with Mr. Elle. In the afternoon, I'm scheduled to meet with Dr. Elle and Fee's cousin, Rita, at a seminar. The school system is a rough system where you can take classes and write a thesis of your own accord. There's no gathering by class, so it's easy...but it's still painful to look at.

　The seat in front of me was empty, so I sit there a little bit by myself.

　Ughhhh........my shoulders are narrow.......

''Hey, that's........''
You're an elf...?
But you're a platinum-ranked alchemist, a platinum alchemist, and I've heard of you, Elspeth.
'Seriously...?　A subhuman is a platinum-class platinum?
Yeah. Solid information.
Well.....

　Oh no. I can hear it. I have a good ear for my species, so I can hear the voices in the back seat perfectly. Most of the other people are gossiping about me.

　Then I hear footsteps coming towards me from behind.

　Who could it be...?　I turned around and saw three girls. And they're staring at me too. No, I'm staring at them.

　Ughhhh. Doing this from the first day........it's hard.......

''Hey, are you an elf?''
'Yes, yes ... yes. I came from a southern village.
'Hmm. So how did you get it in?
Yes?　What do you mean you've got it in you?
"It's too good to have an elf assigned to a platinum class [platinum] and also to an Elspeth. Do you know what I've done?

　He gives me a hard stare. I was tempted to explain. That I had taken the exam properly and passed........and that I had been officially assigned to Elsewhere. But I'm speechless. I'm trembling and I can't say anything. The human society was harder than I thought it would be. I said at the time that I was ready for it, but I'm still afraid of what I'm afraid of. Malice is a terrible thing, not only for humans, but also for the same elves.

　As I was trembling, someone came again.

　Oh........what will happen to me.......?

'What?　Monica, what's going on?
Oh. Good morning, Alice.
Yeah. Morning. That's my section, by the way.
'Ahhhh!　Sorry, too!　I'll be back in a minute!
Hmm. No problem. There's a seat next to you. Why don't you come study with me in his class?
Are you sure?
It's not natural. I'm a student of this academy. Unlike someone somewhere else, I'm not a small person who would discriminate against someone based on race... hey, don't you think?

""Oh, no!"

　The girls who had crowded me earlier turned pale and left.

''Ah, um........thank you very much. Alice-san.........
Oh, it's okay. Those tactless people will inevitably exist, but they're not worth the harm they can do you. It's only natural that you should help them. Besides, I don't like prejudice, you know.
Thank you for everything you've done for me.

　I nodded my head and Alice laughed at me.

'Hmm. Monica is really cute, she's honest, humble and very beautiful. She's honest and humble and so beautiful. Yes ... very much. Come and have lunch with me at lunchtime?
Are you sure?
'It's not natural. Let's go to the school cafeteria today and surprise everyone.
Yes sir!

　I felt a little more positive, and then I took a class with Professor Elle.

First of all, you have to understand the nature of the First Quality, the Primamateria. The First Quality 《Prima Materia》 is floating in the air, but there is a bias. When you use alchemy, the prima-teria in its place also disappears, as is the law of conservation of mass. This is as per the law of conservation of mass. Also, you can use the First Placería in your body, but it is not recommended at first. This is because if the First Quality Material, Primamateria, is exhausted, it will cause various symptoms such as poor health. And then...

　The teacher wore a microphone on his lapel and spoke carefully so that his voice could be heard throughout the classroom. The talk also seemed to convey the content of that paper, but it seemed much more vivid than if I was reading it alone and unobtrusively. To say that the knowledge seeped into my brain might be an exaggeration...but that's how it felt.

　The teacher was very good at teaching. He didn't just talk about difficult subjects in a straightforward manner, but he used intonation and simple metaphors to guide the class.

　To say that he was a genius would be an understatement, but I'm sure he made an effort to do so. Truly, I have to thank my teacher for the opportunity to meet him.


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Monica, can we go to the cafeteria?
Yes!

　When the class is over, Alice tells me so. Then I walk next to Alice-san in line. The school cafeteria seems to be very large, and I hear it's delicious. I've been eating simple meals in the elven village for a long time, so I'm very interested in people's food.

We buy food coupons here. "You buy a ticket here," he says, "and I recommend the tonkatsu set meal.
Then I'm going to have to...

　You ask for the same thing as Alice and give her a food ticket at some sort of reception area.

'Huh?　Are you a friend of mine, Lady Alice?
Yes!　Her name is Monica and she's an elf girl. Isn't she pretty?
You're a pretty woman.........you're a pretty woman......and I'm going to fry up a big pork cutlet for you two, for free.
'Wow!　Thanks, Auntie!

　Alice seems to be a regular and is well served. I thought the princess was more uptight, but Alice is very friendly and I like her.

　Then we move with the tray we received and take our seats.

''Hey ... that's ...''
A princess and an elf that's an amazing combination.
I hear that elf is platinum.
Wow. Wow.....

　I hear whispering and gossiping, but I don't care anymore. I will act like me and act as an elf.

''Hahaha........hmmm......after all, freshly fried food is delicious!

　Alice ate it extremely well, so I snacked on it too. Next to the crispy texture, the juices sizzle out of the inside. The crunchy texture of the pork is retained, and as you chew on it, the flavor of the pork overflows even more. The sauce on it is also a nice accent, very tasty!　

　I've never had such a good meal in my life!

Oh, it's delicious...
Right?　It's fried food, after all. Let's have a fried set meal next time.
Hahaha.........yes!

　After having a nice dinner together, it was time for the seminar.

Your seminar is here. Well, let's go in.
'Huh?　Alice, are you in Dr. Elle's seminar too?　As I recall, it was only Fee's cousin Rita...
'I forced him to screw it up. Fee's guy wouldn't listen to me, no matter how many times I told him, so I gave him a little scare. I said, "I'm going to reveal some embarrassing memories from the past.
Heh, heh ... it seems like quite an abuse of authority...
No, no, no!　Power and weaknesses are only to be used!
Is that what you call it?
'Yes!　Let's go then!


　Alice pulled my hand away and opened the door.

　Thus began my life as an alchemist.