Elle you're a genius after all.
Really?　Did you do that well?
Yeah. You're a pro. Is this really your first time?
'Of course. That's something Fee would know.
　I really hate your talent!


　The largest classroom in the school. There I was rehearsing for a mock class.

　Currently, I was trying to explain elemental theory and give the class a quick overview of the new alchemy. The textbook I'm using is the one Fee begged me to use, and I have it perfectly in my head down to the page number.

　It's easy to convey when all the information is in the palm of my hand. And maybe it's because I'm tutoring Lise in alchemy, but I'm good at teaching her to chew it up.


　This special class was by appointment only and apparently it was a ridiculously large lottery. Even now, tickets are being resold on the street for prices so high that even my eyes are popping out of my head, or something.


　But, well, if it's endorsed by Fee, I'll be fine on the day.

　But I'm tired of mimicking. I'd really like to proceed as a farmer........


''Ah!　And, Elle. You, keep your mouth shut about adjuncts.
Yeah ... what's more?
It's a big one!　You're questionable to even be a full-time instructor, but if they find out you're part-time you'll die, I will.
"...oh, oh. I wouldn't want Fee to die either. I'll do what I can. And if he finds out, why don't you tell him to shut up?
'Ummm yes but I don't think royalty is, well I don't think it matters but there are a lot of nobles in this academy. And some of them don't think well of you. If you want to live as a farmer, you'll have to mimic them thoroughly.
I don't know if I can do it.
Do it!　You can do it!
Hmm. I'm sorry if the hot pathos overflows.
Keep it down. Sometimes it's just a quality of being a farmer that you need to keep cool.
Well you have a point. So do I get to say hello at the entrance ceremony too?
Of course. We don't need a fancy graduation ceremony, but it's kind of... cool and clear?　Just like a genius, please!
Yeah, yeah. The usual. It'll be just like the graduation ceremony.
'Yes, yes!　
'What, you're still struggling?　My path is fixed and already spread across the country, but...
'That's what I'm asking!　It's unbelievable that a "Blue Star" class member is teaching at our school!　I mean, you're registered as a researcher, so it's okay... Haha, they're mystics, that's what they say... ...I'm tired.


　Fee leans limply against the desk. It's a sloppy outfit, but I'm used to seeing it. The rest of the guys think Fee is a super-skilled woman, but she's pretty pissed off. It's no wonder I listen to her complain regularly.

'I see.......the mystics are involved? What a pain in the ass. They see me as an awful enemy.


　There are two factions in alchemy. They are the mystic school and the theoretical school. The mystics believe that alchemy is a gift from God, and they do not want to expose its deeds!　They are the ones who think that this is the way to go.

　On the other hand, the theorists are those who think that alchemy is based on elaborate theories and that the main job of an alchemist is to expose all of it.


　Of course, I don't belong to either of them. But somehow my theory of the elements is the biggest thing theorists do. I don't know why most of them think I'm the top of the theoretical school, but I don't care if it's a mystery or a theory. I don't care about mysteries or theories, I just care about how alchemy can be applied to improve the breeding of crops. That's all I care about. I find value in alchemy.


　The nostalgic stiffs have always been at odds with each other, and there are still many such factions in the aristocracy.

　And during that conflict, I created the theory of the elements, a fully independent artificial intelligence that applied it, etc., so it seems that the theoretical faction used me to beat up the mystics with this and that.

　All of this is what Fee told me, but it's really troublesome. And what's even more troublesome is that the mystics have me in their sights.

　According to Fee, they say that it's time for some real harm to come out.

　I'm sick of it.........let me farm.......

　Just as I'm shuffling around thinking about it, I see Fee get up with a bang.


'Alright!　I'm working hard today!
Oh!


　And so we would make more careful preparations for the entrance ceremony.


　§§ §


　This is the season when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The entrance ceremony has arrived. Today I'm dressed in the clothes Fee coordinated for me, but I'm wearing my hair in one piece and a suit. However, all I'm wearing is a suit with my hair pulled back into a bun. Moreover, the watch glimpsed on his left arm. It's even more expensive, and I hate wearing it. I certainly make a lot of money, but I'm a commoner in terms of money. Because I'm from a venerable family of farmers. Even though we're not related by blood, it's a way of being a farmer.

　Saving money every day and always thinking about bringing delicious produce to the consumer. That's what I'm trying to do, that's the best I can do.


"Look at that...
I'm going to talk to him...
It's cool ... it's amazing.


　Yeah. Blimey, I can't believe she can see me. I'm not used to being on the big stage. I'm a naturally introverted person. I don't want to stand out.


"Huh?
'Huh?　Wasn't Dr. Elle there just now?
Master Elle is gone!


　I immediately activate the alchemy of recognition inhibition. It interferes with the opponent's unconsciousness, hacks the First Quality Primamateria in my brain, and erases my appearance from visual information.

　This is a technique I created when I was creating the flapping onions, but it's quite useful and handy.


　In this way, I was supposed to meet up with Fee without anyone finding out. Yes, I was supposed to. But as soon as I walked into a secluded area, I got a pat on the shoulder.


''It's been a while, Elle-sama, it's been a while.
'Well, well my dear Alice. It's been a long time, too. So long!
Can you hold on?
Huh!

　The woman who attacked me. Her name is Alice Canovaglia. As you may have guessed, she's royalty. She's the third princess and someone I've heard of as well as being engaged to be married. We've known each other for a long time, and I almost got engaged to him at the graduation party.

　This guy's appearance is based on the country's symbolic blue-colored clothing and lustrous bright blue hair. The proportions are excellent, and she's the most beautiful of all the princesses. She is often promoted in the media as a "too beautiful princess".

　But that's the public's perception. I know. I'm sure you'll be able to find out who this dark-skinned woman really is. I'm not going to be able to get away with it.

　You can also hunt me down with........ "Hmm. It's easy to control people's minds without using alchemy. El-sama? She was the number one woman I want to avoid by far.

　She's the number one woman I want to avoid by far.

　However, this guy has a sharp mind, and his aptitude for alchemy is superb. She's 16 years old, the same age as me, and she's excellent enough to be admitted here at her age. I have no connections. It's because this academy is famous for dropping even royalty without mercy.

　And to top it all off, they are able to resist my alchemy.

　This time too, an ordinary alchemist would not have been able to notice it. As far as skill is concerned, it's a gold-grade "gold" class. And yet, this woman would notice it.

　It was truly abominable and I sighed.

''Huh.......Princess Alice, what can I do for you?''
'What?　Is it strange to say hello to your future husband?
'It's fine to say hello. But your future husband is wrong.
'Oh dear. If I get serious, your business as a farmer will be gone, won't it?
'....d*mn it!　You're still a dirty girl!　That's not what people do, holding our crops hostage!


　It makes me cringe. Oh well. It's not a clean word to begin with with with with this guy.

　Be that as it may, this woman Alice knows what I'm up to.

　She's overheard me talking to Fee. I really admire her eavesdropping skills at a level I'm not aware of, but she's using my independence as a farmer as a shield to press for an engagement. She really is an abominable woman!


　What's even more troubling is that if we get engaged, he says he'll help me with my business. With my power and your knowledge, you really can't dream of world domination, can you? That's the usual pattern.


'Oh my goodness, Master Elle, can I hear you talk like that?　Are you sure you don't want to interrupt me?
''d*mn it!　I knew I wanted...!
'Yes, here's your marriage license. I've written mine, so you can write the rest for me, Elle. I will submit it to the city hall. Or would you like to go with me?
....!

　Is this what it means to not even have a voice? It really does have Alice's name on it. There's also what looks like the king's signature in the guarantor's column.


　Oh my God, what am I going to do? I.........what am I going to.......!


　As her thoughts freeze, Alice quickly puts the marriage license away.

'Just kidding?　Did I take it seriously?


　She flicks her tongue out and winks at me, d*mn princess. Hey, you b*tc* ah!


So, Master Elle, I'll see you at the entrance ceremony!


　Saying that, Alice quickly leaves.

　Huh ... she's still a stormy woman, as usual. And this time I was heading to meet up with Fee.



'Hey Elle!　You're ten minutes late!　I can afford it, but it's okay!
"I've met the Third Princess. I want to die...
'Oh, by the way, Princess Alice was enrolled this year. Did you get tangled up with her again?
I've filed a marriage license today.
'Ugh, egh. That's scary.
"The king's signature is on there, too.　How serious is that guy?
Good boy. That was scary.

　That's what Fee says as he pats me on the head. Oh, Fee is my friend, after all. You can really count on him.


"You're holding innocent crops hostage!　You're going to pressure me if we don't get engaged...
''Wow you really do like me. It was originally for your alchemy talents, but maybe Elle's personality was perfect for the princess. Don't tell anyone, but there's a lot of talk about it among the nobility. It looks like the source of the rumors among the nobles is that Princess Alice.
Shit!　You've got a match-pump on your hands!
Whoa. Relax. Let's just deal with the problem at hand. I'll find out about the princess.
Yeah ... thanks Fee.


　Then I got a mental break and went to the entrance ceremony.