Nice to meet you, Mr. Ars.

　Behind the line of maids.
　This is the current head of the Favell family, coming out of the mansion with a hawk-like appearance.
　The burgundy dress glows with crimson hair. It's not so different in height from Ars, but it has a dignified appearance. I'm sure it's not just because of the three or so steps that they feel looked down upon, though.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find the right one for you.

You'll be able to find out more about this. I'm not sure if this is the right way to go for a nobleman's welcome.　Or is a test of strength all the rage?

　Ars also gave a brief bow and glanced at him. He didn't even try to hide his displeasure, as he said.
　It's also because he felt that he should apologize first.

''Excuse me. I don't think I was going to get hurt, but it wasn't a courtesy to your guest. I hope you will at least allow me to apologize to you.

　A deliberately vexing mouth, Ars thinks. Obviously, it's not an eye for apology. Of course, that word is probably because he doesn't know the order of things.
　And since I killed him in the blink of an eye, I can't decide if his life is in danger or not. I don't know if they say it was a short stop or that they were trying to avoid getting hit.
　Ars snapped his back teeth a little bit. It's because if you have a good wound, you can use it as an excuse to leave.
　I don't have any intention of putting it into practice.

No, thank you. I'm busy too, so could you just tell me what you want?
'This is not possible. I'm also the head of a nobleman, and I must apologize in my own way for my rudeness. Isn't that right, Fear?
"Hey!　Yes, yes!

　Shaking her shoulders with a jerk, Tesfia immediately affirmed.
　As for Ars, I just feel like someone from the academy. I feel like I'm being successfully rolled on the palm of my hand. However, I feel that it's quite forceful and it's annoying in my mood.
　It's not so much that I'm exaggerating, but I'm being made to walk on the rails that my opponent has laid down. It was such a bitter feeling.
　This is because the negative of rudeness became effective as a fetters for Ars, then you shouldn't have done it in the first place.

''I'm late, but it's nice to meet you, I'm Froese Favre.
Ars Regin.

　With a smirk and a bewitching smile, Froese is exactly the kind of aristocratic manner that is not stagnant. She wears an aura that doesn't even make you feel that she is wearing a mask, and above all, even if you met her elsewhere, she is full of grace to see her as a commoner.
　But that doesn't mean that Ars will be devoted to that courtesy. It was already becoming troublesome in his mind.
　It couldn't be helped since Ars didn't have that kind of etiquette skills to begin with. If there was even the slightest hint of sincerity, it might come across as rude.
　But there is no reason for Ars to go along with someone who is not polite.

　Froese leads you inside with "Come in. Tesfia followed shortly after, and Selva bowed lightly next to Ars.

"Mr. Ars, you must be tired for the time being, so please go to your room and relax.

　Froze said to the maid beside her, "Show me around," she said, "Fia must be tired. I'll call on you later,'' she pushed back, ''I'll call on you later.

''........yes.''

　He smiles back at his daughter, who tilts her head slightly. After going up the stairs directly in front of her and the three maids' backs disappeared to their guests, Ars and Tesfia.

'Selva, did you see what you did?'
No, Mr. Froese. I don't know what the hell to think. But...
I know. You're quite the wizard with that one alone.

　Though he hides his surprise with a finger to his chin.

(That's really funny. I can't believe I don't even know what the lineage is...)

　I'm curious and at the same time, I'm in danger of leaving an unknown person at my daughter's side. It would mean that we need to do a little more digging.
　When you are allowed to enter the academy, some security and identity is secured, but it's not perfect.
　It's not a good idea to have a good wizard in your life. No, it's fair to say that humanity does not have it.

''Frose-sama, I sensed the same scent in him as I did. Perhaps.
''Hmm. But then, it's weird to have that much offensive magic.
'Yes, if you're specialized in opponents, you will inevitably be able to use physical enhancements, mainly AWR, not that you can't use mid-range and long-range magic at all, but it's mostly biased. And even more so, if you learn enough magic to slaughter an ice golem.

　Repeatedly asking and answering questions that could not be solved was not an option at the moment. Froese gave up on imagining any more. There is too little information at this stage.
　The purpose of this time was only a face-to-face meeting, and it would not be a good idea to pry too much into it. Even so, when it was Alice, I was able to measure my abilities to the point where I could add training to it. But now, he hadn't been able to measure the power of the person who would become Ars Regin.
　His first impression was that there were many unknown.......inexplicable points for a single student.
　''Huh~,'' sighed Froese, sighing a sigh, and announced her schedule to the old man standing next to her as if he was waiting for orders.

''In an hour, Ars-kun alone, call me to the guest room.

　'Awe,' said Selva, folding her back reverently. It was still light, and yet the kitchen had already begun to prepare dinner.


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　The room that Ars went to while being led by Tesfia and her maid was a reasonably large room, as evidenced by the size of the mansion.
　As I thought when I entered the mansion, I thought that nobles were more lavish and glittering manifestations, but I got the impression that it was as refreshing as this room.
　It's not so much frugal, but the furnishings are consistent and unassertive with the solemn atmosphere. They created a calm atmosphere as if it were a separate house.
　Some viewers may feel a heavy, solemn atmosphere.
　It may be a perfect balance. To say it was quiet would be an understatement to say that the layout was well thought out.
　You can tell that the space is complete even in Ars, where you don't know the quality of the furnishings, such as It's a good indication that the status of the aristocracy is not all that expensive.

'Can I get you something to drink?
Yes, please.

　Tesfia took the maid's suggestion.
　She made sure the maid closed the door behind her.

''I didn't expect you to go that far...I'm so sorry!

　The vigorous apology made her hair jump up and down.
　Even Tesfia, as expected, had no excuse for her mother's outburst, and she bowed her head deeply, knowing her rank. It's a good idea to be able to have the same rank as a single wizard. It is not acceptable to be ignorant of it.

''Well, don't worry about it. I don't know if you meant it or not, but it doesn't look like you meant to hurt him. He probably checked his training stick.

　I also think that even if he was serious, the result would have been the same.
　Since the training stick is made from the outer shell of an A-rated demon, it's easy to find out from the demon's data if you want to look into it. Someone with connections in the military would only need to make a single contact.

　As for the Tesfia, they have the temerity to invite you. If this is a nobleman, it's a big deal. No, it was the worst when it was a single mage. I don't think it's a big deal because of the connection. I guess that's how much he's doing.

　It is not possible for Ars to guess that much because he is not familiar with the aristocratic society.

　And moreover, I was the one who went along with the opponent's plan. You can't blame only Tesfia because you have already made a mistake.

''If it doesn't turn out to be long, I'll just have to meditate on a few things.

　I whisper to myself.
　The couch sinks in unexpectedly, and yet it bounces back as if it were wrapped around you. I wonder if this alone is satisfactory treatment in terms of being able to relax.

　Or rather.

''Hey!''
'What!　What?

　For the first time here, Tesfia looked up and exchanged a glance with Ars.

'You're going to see him again after this anyway, right?　Isn't this a bad idea to keep this sweaty smell going?
Indeed.

　It's much cooler inside the mansion, even though it's already dry. It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get away with the sticky feeling.
　So the matter of personal appearance is actually secondary to the pretext.

"Did I make a mistake in not bringing a change of clothes?

　I can't even begin to tell you that I'm going to be a day trip, though.

'That's all right. There are only women in the house, but we always have some men's clothes on hand for social gatherings and guests who call on us at home.

　Just then, the maid brings the drinks and places them on the table. In no time at all, the room began to be filled with the scent of citrus.
　Each drink placed on a tray.
　Ars thanked her and cleared her throat.

'What do you want?　There's a shower in my room, in case you're interested, but the tub might take a little longer. But they'll be ready for you soon.
No, I'll take a shower but you're looking terrible today.

　I can understand that, but as Ars, I'm out of shape.

It's weird.
...

　Not only the Tesfia, but also the maids widened their eyes. It would be natural if they called the daughter of the house they serve creepy. That reaction was also a momentary one. They lightly lowered their eyes and took up a position behind Tesfia. You can see how skilled she is as a maid........

''I took care of you because I thought I had done something bad!

　He turns his face into a flush of indignation and leaves the maid out of the room with a snort.
　And then I look at her face with a chock.

'Die!'

　I'm not sure if I've said too much, but Ars scratched his cheek. I'm sure you're not going to die, but I was the one who almost put the hurt on you.
　I meant to include the degree of not to be bothered, but it only put me in a bad mood.



　I asked the maid who left me in the room to prepare a change of clothes. It's a good idea to have a good time with them.
　Since Ars himself had no connection with nobility, he didn't know what a powerful nobleman was or who he was referring to.
　However, even so, in light of the fact that they held the positions of servants and generals in such a large mansion, the Favell family seems to be a great aristocrat in its own right.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it.

(Maybe it was a mistake to use unsystematic magic.)

　Spewing out regret is not an option after all, it would have been even more intriguing had I brought AWR with me. I don't know how it would have been with physical techniques, and of course I would have been able to defeat it for sure. However, I felt that the amount of sweat was incomparable.
　He could have slashed with a magic sword, although in that case, it would have given him a guide to measure his abilities in front of the former general. It's not a good idea as long as the magic manipulation is a measure of skill.

''What are you so nervous about, it wouldn't be a problem for you to know.

　So there's no need to hide it as the protector of the same Alpha in principle. But since I entered the academy, I don't feel the need to dare to tell you because I feel like I'm getting caught up in all the trouble. It's more like it's better to live peacefully if you keep it hidden.
　That reaction, the fact that he set up a trap that would measure his abilities, proves that Froese currently doesn't know about Ars' abilities.

(I mean, I thought I knew.)

　Was the Governor hiding it as a secret that even Froese, with his military connections, could not know? Or was it that he simply didn't have the opportunity to do so?
　Roughly half an hour after Ars stepped out of the shower, there were a few knocks announcing a visit.

'Mr. Ars, Master Froese wants to see you.

　It's a voice I've heard.
　I could hear the age in his voice as he wriggled.
　I opened the door with the thought that Ars had come.
　Of course, it is not to invite you in, but to head straight for you.

　The owner of the voice. The owner of the voice, Selva leads the way, followed by Ars.

I'm sorry about earlier, Ars-san. I know you were offended, but please understand that this is a parental love for your daughter. Of course Your anger is........
I don't mind, Mr. Selva. It's not hard to understand.

　I can only imagine what it would be like from Ars, who has no parents, but I can imagine.

'Thank you. If you need any help, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.
Then could I please have my training stick back? I'm afraid my schedule would be crazy without it.
'Then you can rest assured. It seems that Master Froese originally intended to do the same. He must have wanted to see you that much.
Okay. Then all that's left is time.

　Ars wanted to take advantage of this break and proceed with his research all at once. And the matter of Alice is also in the middle.

　Selva was dubious about the word "time" and asked apologetically.

'You had plans, I'm sorry.
Well, I've been neglecting my own research.
"....!　Research!　If it doesn't bother you, may I ask what kind of things you're researching?
I've been thinking about making some new light system magic since the light system materials came in.

　There is no way they can be trusted by nature. A new student who has just enrolled in the school would invent a new magic.
　Except for exceptions, it's something that scholars can barely create over several years. And moreover, the system known as the elements is not well researched, so the foundation is different. The reason for this is that there is decidedly less information available to create magic.
　So, if it's still a matter of figuring out the cause of the generation of the light system and so on, it's not hard to understand.
　No, we won't know. Still, it should be a major project.

　But after a slight pause.

"It's a tremendous study, isn't it? But it's also an accomplished study.

　It was a nuance that was hard to tell whether he was mocking or admiring. He seemed to be a notch or two better than Ars at not letting them realize such things.

'Not really. We're on the verge of getting something done during the holidays. And we can manage a couple of things if we get creative with the concrete information.
...!

　Selva only smiled bitterly. I was curious to see what he would say later, but there didn't seem to be time to hear it.
　It shouldn't take long, since they were traveling from one end of the second floor to the other.
　It's also far enough away that it's just enough to have a chat.

　Selva knocked at the door and announced, "I've brought Mr. Ars here," and from inside, I heard a quiet, "Come in," leaked out.

　Selva carefully pulls the door open and a faintly cool scent leaks out from inside along with the light.
　Of course, it's not a situation that makes me nervous only for Ars. The only thing I thought about was that I wish it would be over sooner.

　Already in the room, Froese was sitting down on the face-to-face sofa. I feel like there are a lot of things included in her charming smile.
　A training stick is placed next to it. It seems that they will return it to you at least.

'Welcome, Mr. Ars. Have a seat, please.

　Froese recommends to face him. Selva closes the door and leaves the room, saying she'll get a drink for him right away.
　All the while, an awkward air fills the room, not a word spoken. If it was Als, or any other student, they would have been stiffly frozen.

'I wonder if you're an aristocrat, Ars?'
No, sir.
But that's cool.

　The clothes you borrowed are well-tailored, like something a nobleman would wear. No magical materials are used, but they are too fine for clothing.
　This may be the first time that Ars has worn such clothes.
　If you say it looks good on you, you don't feel bad about it.

Thank you. But you are mistaken. I'm an ordinary citizen everywhere.

　And I get a look of conviction from Froese's face.
　The general public seems to agree with him, even if they can't explore his intentions with a smile on their faces.
　Viziest, Beric and others who know Ars would be the first to look uninteresting.
　Vizaists and the like are going to say that being a nobleman is not a good thing.
　So if you're most nobles and you know Ars, it will sound sarcastic.

'I don't know, I just don't think a mere student could get their hands on this.

　A dark green stick that was quietly placed on the table between them.
　Ars almost gave up on the idea that he wasn't going to get away with it after all.
　This is a rare material that is not something you can buy even if you pile up a lot of money. It's also made of a demon's material. What does that mean?
　To put it crudely, we rarely use low-rate demons as materials. It's not a good enough material to use.
　The miasma-like magical residue that demons wear is not very good for humans either. The miasma is not a good thing for human beings.
　The technology to purify the miasma is available, but the cost is ridiculous. There are many alternatives to the miasma.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what to use as a material. In other words, if you want to make something out of demon material, it must be a special material with a high or mutated rate.
　That's why it's not so common.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what to do with it.

　Even the idea of what to say was becoming halfway troublesome.