The first witchcraft academy is different from the second witchcraft academy to which Arus belongs in terms of overall location, as the first witchcraft academy has many high-rise buildings. The first witchcraft academy is a taller building than the second witchcraft academy because it is located in the southeastern part of the capital city of Fonesova, so the area of the site is not as large as the second witchcraft academy, as there are many private homes spread around the academy.
　The main school building is a fan-shaped six-story building if you look at it from the front, and it seems to include a training area inside, and it is located in the basement.

　I'm not going to be the only one who has been in the same situation. He is dressed in a casual brown gentleman's uniform, with short, cropped gray hair and a neat mustache. His slack eyes and deep wrinkles reflected more age than he looked.

'You are very welcome. I know it's early in our arrival, but shall we walk towards it?

　A firm handshake was given to him, and his hands were wrapped around both of them. Although he seemed to be a man with a low profile, he was said to be the reason why Alpha had won the Seven Nations Friendly Magic Competition two years in a row before this year's championship.

''It's been a while. ''Chancellor Corsair,''
'Oh, it's been a while. But isn't it getting bigger every time you see it, Jean? Hmm, just like when I was young.

　I take it back.
　He seemed to be a surprisingly bold man. The fact that he can say he looks just like his youthful self when dealing with a person of rare beauty makes him seem soft rather than low-minded.
　I think they look like each other somehow.

I'm sure you're not getting any bigger at your age. I'm glad to hear that you're in good health.
You, too, I hear it's not so bad out there these days, but I'm sure you're doing your best. You're as humble as ever, aren't you?

　The two must have been quite close when they called the single wizard "you". It seems that the three years that Jean was a student are called the "golden age" and are handed down to future generations, and it seems that during that time, Corusei was taking care of her as a teacher.
　It might be similar to the relationship between Ars and the Sisty Chancellor as we call it today.

''Coraa~ I'm here too!

　A distracted, interminable voice came from the small window of the carriage. Corsei said, "Excuse me!" to the woman who emerged from the carriage with a sluggish gait. And bowing to the flat, he turned on his heel at the entrance of the schoolhouse and rushed over quickly to hold out his hand.

　When Hispida alighted with her hand in support like an old woman.

'The economy looks good, Chancellor. I'm grateful for your help in collecting data for the prototype.
Of course. Our students were very impressed with your visit. We had no idea that Master Hospida would be here.
Well, that's okay.
Huh.

　He has a way with the world, as he keeps busy and uses his mannerisms to his advantage.
　It's a good idea to have a good relationship between the two.

I heard that the school was suffering from financial difficulties for a while, and Hospida-san backed him up.
Isn't the Institute a national policy?
'Yes, but it's because of the huge amount of money poured into the system for thorough capital investment. Internal Affairs was also struggling to allocate the budget, as it would be a national policy. However, Chancellor Corusei was concerned about the quality of the students, so he approached Master Lithia, but it didn't go through and he cried to Mr. Hispida. He could smell the money, you know. He's taking a bite out of management in the form of products and planning and cooperation rather than funding.

　Jean once ridiculed Hispida as a money man, but he's more of a poster child than a pariah.

　It's not just a matter of time before he or she is ready to go. You can see how tired he is, even though he is in his prime of life, and Jean gave him a helping hand.

"Corsair, you can leave it to me to guide you.
''But, Jean, I am in charge of the academy and I must not be rude to Alpha's guests. Besides, I would like to learn more about the academy, there are a lot of things I want to improve on.

　Of course, as Ars, it didn't matter either way, as long as there was someone to lead the way, with or without this chancellor.

　As if that wasn't possible, Corusei told Jean that he couldn't do that, but he wasn't so dull that he couldn't see that he was concerned.

''Chancellor, I know every inch of this academy and there's no need to worry about it. I'd rather you concentrate on securing the place and making arrangements.''

　Of course, Corsei had also worked overtime in a hurry to prepare for the day. There wasn't a lot of time to spare, but surely, as Jean said, it would be easier for the guests if Corsei wasn't there as Chancellor.

　Yes, he only knew Corsei as a key figure in Alpha. That's about the only thing he knows about it, too, is that he's an acquaintance of Jean.
　If that's the case, it would be best for both Corsei and his guest to leave this guidance to him.

''Yes, that was tactless. Mister Ars, if possible, could you give me a few minutes of your time after you have finished looking at the academy? Any opinions on how to improve the academy are valuable. Besides, Alpha's Second Academy of Magic was this year's winner, and it's not always possible for me to visit them myself.
Yeah, that's fine. It's just, you know, it's merciless, you know?
'I appreciate that. I'd appreciate your honest opinion.

　It's not even a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.

I'll be resting until I feel better, so can you call me when the time is right?　Chancellor.
I don't mind that, sir, but our guest...
It's fine, I've had a productive time with him. Besides, the rest of the tour is a visit, right?　It doesn't look like I'm going to get a chance to do that.
Okay, okay. Now......

　Instead of support, he bent his arm and offered it to her side. He put his hand on it and they began to walk away.

'You're as uninhibited as ever,'

　Ars replied to Jean's dumbfounded impressions, "It's fine. In a way, he is personally a desirable personality.
　And I really don't want to be hosted.


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　It happened very quickly. There is no student who doesn't know Jean, as is expected of a Rusalka.
　It's a good idea to have a good time with them. Even the teachers couldn't hide their confusion because of the noise that was almost as loud as interrupting a lecture.
　However, with Jean's words, the room fell silent as if it had been hit by water. Perhaps it was the result of his frequent invitations to this place.

　The female students are enraptured and ecstatic, and the male students are looking at him with envy. This is not going to be a class of its own.
　Confusion will be inevitable if they find out that Hispida is there too. She exudes a mysterious atmosphere and is secretly popular.

　None of those students would turn a rude gaze at Ars and Loki either. It is indeed a friendly magic competition of seven countries that the whole country is watching. I'm not sure if it's a good idea.

''Jean-sama, I saw those two of you at the convention.......''

　A more courteous female student asked Jean to represent her, as if to say she was afraid. Incidentally, she was still in the middle of a lecture.

'Oh, as you know, Ars and Loki, both of whom I know. Both of them are my acquaintances. You will find that you will be able to find the best way to get the most out of your time in the world.
'Oh, right!　If only I had known you were coming...

　The female student's cheeks flushed as she tried to figure out what it was if she knew.
　I don't know if she was trying to dress up or something, but if you follow her gaze, you will naturally end up with Jean.

　Still, as we saw at the Seven Nations Friendship Magic Convention, unlike Alpha, there seemed to be a wide variety of uniforms that emphasized fashion rather than function, and I could see three different types of uniforms for the female students alone.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Thank you. I like that uniform too, and I think you look great right now.
Huh!　Master Jang.

　The blood had risen too high all at once, and the wobbly feet complained of dizziness. The female student, who was soaring in the air as if it was her own affair, played a colorful voice in the room.
　From this point onwards, the female students have only seen one kind of uniform, it seems.

　The faculty member's annoyed face is one of resignation, as if she is half-accepting the inevitable. Jean apologizes for interfering with a few words.

'Also, Ars seems to be giving a lecture after school, so you should all come. I'm sure it will help.
""Yes!!!"

　It was a slightly more nuanced response.

'He's so well known and powerful that no one in the Alpha Army knows about him.

　However, the student's expression instantly tightens with his next words. At least they seemed to understand the threat to the outside world better than the Alpha did. There was no denying that it was the words of a single mage, but somehow Ars hoped it was the former.

'Hey!'

　Jean, who let Ars's blackmail go by without a hitch, continued on as if there was nothing to worry about. He was still supposed to keep his identity a secret beforehand. He doesn't seem to have any intention of spilling the beans on the important stuff, though.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one who knows a lot of things. I'm sure you'll find that it will help you grow up, and his insight into the outside world - or rather the outside world - is worth a look.

　If you say that much, you'll attract the eyes of the students unavoidably. The hurdle was getting higher and higher without knowing the ceiling.
　If they had given me a look like, "I've set the scene here," I would have left immediately. But Jean really wants his students to grow up.

　That's the kind of man Jean Rumbles is.



　The aftermath of the increased voltage that was probably through the door behind the group walking down the corridor, despite the fact that they had left the classroom early, slapped them noisily on the back.

'The basics in magic, of course, but the faculty here have quite a unique image, don't they?

　The content of the lectures I had observed so far was almost forced to be interrupted by Jean's appearance, but all the lectures displayed on the LCDs were a sight not seen in Alpha, with some of the faculty members' views written on them and others in their own handwriting.

''It can't be helped. The school's philosophy is to equip students with the skills to survive in the outside world, so the faculty members place more emphasis on their years of experience and achievements in the field than on their knowledge. In order to avoid teaching biased knowledge, though, teachers are required to be trained at a high level.
'So all the faculty here are high-ranking wizards?

　Jean shook his head at Loki's question as he walked backwards.

'No way. Just like good players don't make good coaches, they're not suited to it. Of course, our faculty includes four-figure wizards...............but the length of service in the outside world isn't much different for everyone. There are also many captain's ranks who have been appointed to their units. So that kind of living knowledge can be passed on as a lesson to future generations. No, I think that's the way it has to be, too.

　No matter how many single mages they are, they can't interfere with the management policies of the state-run magic academy, so is this the intention of the Governor, or rather the head of the head of the academy?
　Alpha would have to learn from him, but it was still necessary to clean out the upper echelon. Alpha's magic academy is the supreme body of the [Committee for the Training and Education of Magicians], which is organized mainly by the military and the head of the head of state's upper echelon.

　Ars also agreed with Jean's opinion. Because what Ars teaches Tesfia and Alice, so to speak, is exactly the art of surviving in the outside world.

It's not just about the quality of the mages. The more experienced a mage is in actual combat, the more useful he or she will be as a mage, this is what every mage on the front lines will think.
'Alpha seems to be struggling in that regard.
Anyway, it's none of my business.

　It looks like I'm struggling to keep up with you in a whisper, Jean blurted out in his chest.

　With a somewhat bouncy gait, Jean said, "I'm sorry, but you'll have to push. Let's get to the next one," he said, and went downstairs on the floating board.
　Then, about three floors down, they slowed and stopped. When they arrived, Jean pushed open both doors vigorously, "This academy costs too much money in many ways, but I can be proud to say that this is the only place where you're right," he said.

　The doors were silent until they were opened, and then they opened slightly, letting out a dazzling light and a lot of physical noise.