There were only three days left until the 【School Festival】.
　In the beginning, the class would have had a period of time to prepare for the period and ponder the route of the stall that they would take on the day. It's a good thing that the intentions of this were easily broken down, and it must be said that it was self-inflicted.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you want to do with it.

　This is the reason why the search for prizes called a cleanup was held in Ars's laboratory, a bitter memory fresh in my mind.
　Fortunately, I provided some of the supplies I brought from the military - although I was worried about whether this was a good thing to give out as a prize.
　They are disposable coin-type smoke screens and flashbulbs. There is also a military-issued thing, but what is being offered to Ars is the most advanced technology being used.
　It's just that this person has no need to use such small items, so he or she is carrying a lot of them. It's unnecessary when you think about various things.
　It is not something that the students of the academy need, but if you think about the increased opportunities to go to the outside world in the future with the academy's policy, there is no harm in having it.
　The result of the half-day treasure hunt was a total of about 100 small items. Of course, it's difficult to get them all as prizes, but if you have any left over, you have to return them.

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of how much you have. There are many things that I have been playing with since I came to the school.


　By the way, Tesfia and Alice were still concerned about the monetary aspect here. If we were to name a particularly expensive item that Ars offered, AWR would certainly rank in the top three.
　Although I said it was for advanced users, on the contrary, it was useful for students as well, as long as they had the aptitude for fire or water systems, they could use it without problems. After all, it's even more so because it comes with an instruction manual and a [Budna] guarantee.

　In terms of money, it was 9 million derds, approximately 10 times the amount of the AWR on the market. This is probably due to the fact that he assumed a double-digit magician, so he didn't have a lot of money to spend. A double-digit wizard who was making achievements in the outside world there would be equivalent to three months' salary.

　As a meanderer, the cost of producing the gold spear that was a gift to Alice was 34 million delds. Of course, the simple selling price will be even higher because it is made of meteor metal.


　Next is an all-interference defense cloak made of anti-magic fiber. It's not something that Ars didn't modify, but rather the military manufacturing team that benefited from the study sent it to me for trial use. It is much more functional than the cloak currently issued to ordinary mages. The only problem is that high-ranking wizards are always given the latest in technology, but this cloak's limited edition emblem is a gem that can be recognized by anyone who can see it.

　It's not a bad thing that he never wore it because he didn't like the white color of the cloak.
　At 6.5 million derd, this is the most expensive piece of state-of-the-art protective equipment in the military. The reason for this is the color. The reason for this is the color, not because of the dye, but because it is made of really white fibers.

　The next thing that was successfully unearthed was a myriad of small AWRs for anti-personnel use. Most of them are knives with a blade length of less than 20cm. Most of them were rolled up and stored like a scroll, but when they unfolded them, the three of them were so stunned that they could almost be described as horrified.
　Of course, this was also useless. I made it as a test when I made Ars's AWR, or more accurately, I carved a magical formula to test it out. But when it comes to this knife, it's limited to a single magical formula, not a lineage.
　In short, it can only use one magic formula. Of course, there is no such thing as a small first-class item.
　It's not just a matter of how many people are in the room.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

''Al, could this be...''

　That's what Tesfia asked me to explain. This includes the ice system magic she is naturally good at. Once I realized that, I could imagine where she was pointing. The words [Permanent Freezing Realm [Nibbleheim]], which is classified as the highest level in the ice system, are clearly written on the knife.
　It's just that Alice's light system isn't the only one.

''Don't do it. You have a superior gem. You'll be able to do it eventually without relying on that stuff.

　And there's a good reason to be sure. It's a simple process to create magic from a single magic formula. However, it's also harmful, and because it's too simplified, the method of expressing magic in the image that current wizards tend to fall into is easy to establish.
　In short, they lose awareness of the process. There is no way that Ars would have allowed such a total denial of the current training.
　Yes, originally a single magic formula is ideal to grasp the components and use them without resorting to simplification. In short, could it be called an emergency use? The main battle weapon, the AWR, can be damaged or lost in the outside world. You can think of it as a sub-weapon in such cases. So it's only up to the higher levels when offered. That includes the magic invented by Ars, though.

''Yes, you'll be able to do that soon enough.

　No one said anything about immediately, but I guess there's no need to dare to let Tesfia, who was in a good mood, fall into the depths of disappointment.

''It's strange to say that AWR is an auxiliary weapon while even more auxiliary weapons, but it's a story that doesn't happen in the outside world. The best part is that you don't need to be able to use AWR to use your magic at will.
'Isn't there only a single wizard like Master Ars who can do that?

　Arus cowered his shoulders when Loki pointed out that.

''I don't think even a single mage can do more than a higher level without chanting too soon, I mean, I barely remember the chanting formula either.

　As expected, no one is surprised by this coming out. This is because even without remembering it, Ars' brain has a perfect grasp of the components of magic, so he could assure that it would be expressed to varying degrees.


　Regardless of this kind of exchange, the situation has actually not changed much for Tesfia and Alice.
　Since each individual has a quota of one, no matter how much they scavenge Ars's room, it's only natural that what comes out should be provided by Ars.

　However, it could be said that we got out of the predicament at the [School Festival].
　And it's not that the two of them somehow get relieved, it's not that they've forgotten their quotas, but they may have thought that even if this were to happen and there was nothing, the hindrance would be small.

　Of course, Ars didn't have to overlook such impatient thoughts.

''So, scavenging people's rooms, you guys can afford it.
..........
....

　How should we judge the silence that has descended on the scene?

''Oh no.......how could this happen?''

　What a wishy-washy scream from Tesfia, Ars and Loki watched from the sidelines white-knuckled.

'Fia, give it up........'
Hey, boys, get back in there!


　And for a little while, Ars begins his sermon. In summary, it would be about the pettiness of relying on others.
　However, as soon as they saw that the sermon was over, they left in a hurry.
　They must have realized that this was not a good idea. The disappointment of the people around them must have been strong if the two of them, who are in the top class of the school year, didn't produce anything. I don't think it's possible, but I hope there are no people who would defend it.

　And then, Ars looks off silently at his back, looks around the room and pinches his brows with a grand sigh.
　Loki, who couldn't see it, stopped his hand and stood up with a dumbfounded look on his face, "They can't help it.

Sorry.
No. It's kind of my duty to do that too.

　Hmm? I heard again that I had a question mark on my face. I'm sure they're doing well as usual, but to tell them that they're so far removed from their duties as partners...I guess it's really too late now.

　In the end, he was indeed surprised when Tesfia and Alice returned less than an hour later, but he was greeted in silence when he saw the sewing tools and introductory book in their hands.


　♢ ♢ ♢


　The security team is established during the 【School Festival】, and as the name implies, its purpose is to prevent any trouble in the school. To put it simply, it is similar to a member of the public morals committee. Normally, problems within the school are handled by the senior students who work on their own initiative. This is an advantage of the pecking order. It was also proof that social responsibilities like Noblesse oblige were not limited to anything but nobility. One should not mistake nobility for rank, but it was probably the right way to be a human being and a mage to try to be so.

　This time the security is supposed to be a temporary organization to be established by the steering committee.

　Two days ago, a review of the past was held.
　Half a month ago, we started to review the rules and regulations after school to make sure that we know how to handle the situation.


　The person in charge of security is the second year Illumina Sorsoliek, who is always with Felinella. She tends to get hazy in Felinella's shadow, but not many know her skills. Illumina is in charge of security for the three days when the [School Festival] is held.

　Even though she was also a noblewoman, she also had a personality that didn't take it on the nose - no, she was the type of person who didn't show much expression, whether it was clear or cool, and she was also the type that didn't show it.
　The first impression Ars had of Illumina was that she seemed to be competent for that reason. Although it is not the case that a person who is able to work is always calm and can see things from many angles, it is inevitable that a person who is decent at his job would have such an image.

　In fact, the patrol list she seems to have made is well made. Of course, the availability of the students on guard duty is high.

　The job is quite simple. If it ends in an argument, they can stay with a warning or recommendation. However, if it developed into a violent or magical situation that caused damage, the security team was allowed to use force.
　Of course, as with the AWR's carry, the use of magic is temporarily permitted under strict restrictions. But the use of magic is a last resort, and a detailed report is mandatory.
　It's also important to make sure that the security team is not at fault. They will have to refrain from using the AWR as much as possible.

　With that in mind, Ars looked down at the patrol list and searched for his name.
　When she had finished making various communications, Illumina put her black-rimmed glasses back on and asked, "Do you have any questions? He sounded cold and indifferent.

'Mr. Ars, what is it?'

　I don't know if he had a bitter look on his face, but when he was awakened to his heart, Ars reluctantly opened his mouth.

''My own patrols are mainly from the front of the school building to the entire training grounds...''


　That's right, the scope of the other students' guards -- the route, to be exact -- is to divide the main points in the academy, such as the inside of the building, into eight sections and place guards. Because even one section is too large for one person to patrol, five or more people are basically assigned to it. However, it's a question of anchoring oneself in front of the school building and the training grounds where the most people are expected to gather, which is what J. Arus has been contracted to do. I'm not complaining.

　In addition, the corridor in front of the school building is expected to be crowded with stalls and the like. The training ground is still going to be crowded with a lot of people because of the [mock game].
　The place where you have to devote the most manpower is just Ars.
　It's not that I don't like the idea of being subjected to the eyes of all the other students, but I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to deal with any problems if I didn't listen.

''It was the steering committee chairman's request that Ars-kun have the front of the school building and the training grounds.

　Ars with a bitter face in the room that started buzzing for a moment.
　Naturally, the chairman of the steering committee is Felinella.
　Hearing just the words of an immediate appointment, it was inevitable that envy would be mixed with envy, but it couldn't end there.

''But doesn't it leave you feeling uneasy to have a first year in charge of this place?　And it looks like they don't have much manpower.
'It will be fine. I don't think anyone will have any say in your ability at the tournament. I understand that, and so does Felli. As for the manpower, it will probably be fine. We are also aware of the stalls of the security students who will be replaced in the afternoon. It's a big burden for Mr. Ars, morning and afternoon, but I think there will be at least 5 to 10 off-duty students in front of the school building in addition to 5 at any given time, and 4 to 6 in the training area. Even if they are off-duty, we ask them to wear their armbands.

　Ars takes his hat off to the students for thinking that far ahead. It's difficult for students to be in charge of both the morning and afternoon as long as there are stalls in the class.
　But even so, there are some classes like Ars's class that have reduced staffing levels, so it's not at all impossible to have a full day like Ars's.

''I understand,''
Is there anything else?　Please keep in close communication with your consensors on the day of the event. I understand there may be unforeseen circumstances, but I will be at headquarters, so please try to act quickly, including reassignment.

　In conclusion, each person was given a communication device｜[Consensor] and an armband to prove their security.
　As he stares at it, Ars blurts out that he's going to be busy.


　The proposal for the new standard to be submitted to the military is also in the final stages.
　There's a lot to do, but for now, it looks like it's better to focus on the 【School Festival】, he said, switching his thoughts to a dragging one.
　There was someone approaching Ars as they were creeping out of the room.

　It's the leader of the security team that was just explaining how to do it, Illumina.

''Arus-kun, I know it's a heavy burden, but I'm looking forward to working with you.

　It's natural to be offended by such condescending and intimidating words, but it's nothing to be particularly concerned about from Ars, who knows a little bit about Illumina's personality from the Seven Nations Magical Friendship Tournament.
　She just has the impression that she looks tight, and she doesn't have that in mind at all in person. Her crisp eyes are depressingly sharp, but her character itself is relatively mild-mannered.
　Rational and reasonable, such a person, and an undoubtedly eye-catching appearance, though it tends to be hazy in the light of Felinella's light. Maybe a bit of a disappointment.

　He has the morals to keep his mouth shut even if he feels such rudeness inwardly.

''I wonder why Felli only pushes himself on Ars-kun too.......maybe that's how much he trusts me.
''Huh... I heard that Illumina-senpai is a childhood friend of Felinella-senpai.
''Yes, it's like a rotten relationship. But since Felli was motivated to be the chairman of the steering committee, we can't fail this year's [school festival].

　Illumina smiled at that. There was one woman who always made a cool mask, but when she smiled, nothing changed.

　It's a good-natured personality that differs from her appearance, and Ars felt a gap. It's a good example of how you can't judge a person by their appearance alone.
　In that sense, Ars himself may not be able to cut corners at last.

I understand. If that's the case, I'll take a bite.

　Illumina didn't care that the first person was changed to me, she returned the words, "Nice to meet you.