The content of the performance is decided, and everyone in the First class starts to prepare for it.

But the play... what does it involve?

　Lara nodded her head.
　At first, no one gave her any input.

How about the story of the Foolish King Aurelian?

　Marise said.

'About the Foolish King?'
Yes, it's a good subject. The Foolish King Aurelian has been tormenting his citizens with his folly. His exiled brother Clifton slowly rallies his supporters and eventually defeats Aurelian.

　Marise continued, as if she were reciting the story.

'It's a bit rude of me to say this, but I think it's an interesting story. In fact, there have been many stories written about Aurelian. I think it's a perfect subject for a cultural festival...

　It would also work as an adventure story with the Foolish King as a demon king and his brother as a brave man.
　I don't see any particular reason to disagree with that.

　So everyone else thought so too, one after another.

'Yeah it sounds interesting!　I'll do my best!
I got the star of the show!
It's not fair!　I own the lead character, Clifton the Revolutionary, you know.
"You're good enough to play the role of the Fool King Aurelian.
Terrible!

　And they were even trying to decide on a casting as early as possible.
　When I looked at everyone's faces, each seemed to be enjoying themselves.
　''It's settled.

If there are no objections, then let's use the novel "The Road to Revolution", which depicts how the foolish king Aurelian was defeated, as our subject. Is that alright with you all?

　No one even bothered to shake their heads at Marise's question.

'I can't wait to see what kind of play it's going to be,'

　I muttered to myself.

Kurt's doing a play, too!

　Lara said and popped me on the shoulder.

'Me?'
Of course, because Kurt is part of the class.

　I never imagined that I, who was called a heretic and hated in my previous life, would be able to get along with everyone else and do something like this.
　I never would have imagined that in my previous life.

　All right.
　I love the sideshow.
　I like theatrical performances, but let's make them as powerful as we can.

Let's divide ourselves into two groups, the creper's group and the drama group. Those of you in the crepe shop group will give me your recipe...

　Quickly, Maryse gives instructions to everyone.
　After all, we'll be doing two things where we would normally do one thing.
　It's not too early to prepare.



　Everyone is in the middle of getting ready in the classroom.

The best way to do this is to have a look at the following. You know what?

　Lara asked.

'What?'
About Erna. She's coming to the school tomorrow.
Hmmm........Erna. I've heard the name before.

　As I recall, she was one of the greatest artists of this era.
　Paintings, sculptures, plays, and music...she's extremely versatile, and it's said that at the very least, the works that Erna created could be sold for more than a hundred gold coins.
　Nevertheless.

''Why do you come to school?　Culture Day is coming up soon, so I'm sure you're busy with all sorts of things.
Hmmm, this is just a rumor, but I heard you've been good friends with the headmaster of this school for a long time. That's why I'm planning to ask him to show his work at the school festival as well, so I'm going to check it out tomorrow.

　
　It's no wonder he's the head of the magic academy.

I'm looking forward to it. I'm not sure if I'll ever get a chance to talk to you, but if I can get your autograph, I'd love to have it.
I'm looking forward to it.
Kurt?　Is Kurt interested in art and stuff like that?
Yeah.

　This era is in decline compared to what it was a thousand years ago.
　But that's in regards to magical civilization........
　How did the field of art develop?
　And Erna is the one who decided on the field of art. I'm simply curious.

If we ever get a chance to meet face to face, I'd like to see just how much of an 'art' Erna and her ilk have in store for us.

　The same as in the past.

　The next day.
　As promised, Erna's magic academy showed its face.


''It's been a while, Headmaster.


　Erna bowed so ostentatiously to the headmaster who was welcoming her at the main gate.

　Many students had gathered in front of the main gate to see Erna.
　

''Don't feel the magic from Erna,''
Magic...?

　Marise opens her eyes with interest.

'Oh, Erna must be an excellent artist. But at the same time, she's supposed to be a wizard. And a pretty good one at that.'

　But I'm not sure if I, though, would be able to beat Lara and the others to the degree.

'It is said that Erna-san sometimes uses magic to create paintings and sculptures. Perhaps there's a reason for that.
Maybe so.

　I nodded at Marise's guess.
　'You're getting more and more interested in Erna.

'Erna, you're looking beautiful after not seeing her for a while.

　The headmaster stepped forward and made Erna look up.

　Erna was an immensely beautiful woman.
　Her long, platinum brand hair seemed to be crystal clear, and her red ribbon looked great on her.
　The other students seemed to be gasping for breath at Erna's beauty.

　But even though Erna was receiving those stares, she still had a spare smile on her face.

Oh, hi, Headmaster. It's not like you to call me "Mr.". You can call me Erna, just like in the past.
No, no, you can't do that anymore.

　The headmaster chuckles.

''Well, before I let you take a quick look inside the school building, shall I also take a look at the student dormitories?

　And before Erna stepped into the school building, she made a turn and headed towards the dormitories.

　The onlookers moved to follow her.

'Why is Erna so interested in the student dormitories?'
The dormitory is a building designed by Erna-san. Erna-san, who was six years old at the time, drew a plan and it became a hot topic of conversation. So I think you might be interested in it.

　Lara says proudly.
　Hmm. I knew that this was designed by a famous architect.......but I didn't know it was the past Erna. It's an interesting coincidence.

　Erna reaches the front of the dormitory.

Oh my...?

　He narrowed his eyes suspiciously.

''The entire dormitory has been warded. Is this...?
'You know, Erna, that there has been some messing around with the Empire lately, don't you?
Yeah.

　Erna responded to the headmaster's words without turning her attention away from the dormitory.

''So I decided to increase our overall defense, so I decided to set up wards throughout the building. Even though it was an emergency, I'm sorry for setting up the wards on my own.......I'm sorry.
'No, that's fine, but ... what do you mean by warding off the entire building?　And it appears to be a semi-permanent thing to activate. Who could do this in King's Landing?
Yes, that's right. This year, a very excellent student has been admitted to the school this year. He was the one who took care of it all by himself.
Wha...

　Erna's eyes widen in surprise.

'How is that possible!　All those wards by yourself?　And a mere student!　You're really not very good at jokes, Principal. I can understand how that's impossible.
I know it's hard to believe, but it's true.

　The headmaster said that and then glanced at me.
　Of course, I was the one who wards the dormitory.

　The empire was devastated by the demon gods and evil dragons.
　But it was impossible to know when they would next turn their fangs on King's Landing.
　That's why when I came back from the capital, I was the first to set up wards at the dormitory and the magic academy building.
　It's easy for me to set up this level of warding.

''Hmmm, then may I try it once?

　Erna changes the color of her eyes. It's a belligerent shade.

'If you're that confident in your wards, can I release my magic once towards the school building?　As you know the headmaster, I'm a wizard as well as an artist. I can cast a spell that would make a hole in the school building.
Be my guest.

　Did she expect him to say no?
　Erna rolled her eyes when she heard the response.

　But she quickly turned back to her dormitory.

Do not regret it, my dear sirs but gather round my hand, O flame. Turn into a spear and burn through your enemies!

　And then he chanted and fired his fire spear at the building.

　It's a pretty powerful and accurate magic for a chanting magic.
　But at this level........


"You can't even scratch the dormitory, okay?


　I couldn't help but mutter.
　However, in the present, the fire spear that Erna released hit near the entrance of the dormitory, but it immediately disappeared.

''Ko, this is...!

　Erna is speechless with surprise.
　There isn't even a single scorch mark on the walls of the building.

''How could you put up such a powerful ward...!　Who!　Who put it up? Who is that brilliant student!

　Erna shouted that even though she was groggy.

　As if in response to her voice, the headmaster of the school who had come to greet her.........................and the surrounding onlookers all turned their gazes to me at once.

''You........this ward.......!　How outrageous he is...!

　Erna looked straight at me.
　I didn't feel any hostility. On the contrary, I also felt something like goodwill.
　It was a bit unexpected, but on the contrary, could it be said that it was a convenient way to assess Erna's power?

　I didn't reply, but silently accepted Erna's sparkling gaze.