I actually wanted to have the twins practice training against various swordsmen in the City of Swords, but it looked like it would be impossible for a while due to the reconstruction, so I decided to head to my next destination.

''I can see it. That's the magic city.
'Wow!　It's in the middle of the lake!　That's neat, Ark!
Yeah, I guess so.

　I drove a land ship to the magical city where I stayed for a year or so when I was eighteen or nineteen.

''There are six magical academies here.
Six?
''Ah. I'm specializing in red magic, blue magic, yellow magic, green magic, black magic, and white magic.
'Huh?　Why don't you do it with me?　I wish I could learn everything at once!
''Well Leila, your mother doesn't know much about magic, but you shouldn't say that in town too much.
Mom, why?

　While they were talking about it, they were ducking through the castle gates and entering the city.

'What's that ship?'
'We're running on land?　A grimoire?

　The people in the city look at us curiously, but since it's a magical city, the reaction is muted.
　This kind of mobile magic tools are usually sold in this city, regardless of their performance.

''But I was worried because the sword city was occupied by the demon race, but it looks like the magic city is fine.

　According to the rumors I heard on the way here, the Demon King's army had attacked once, so I thought it might be in the same state as the Sword City.
　I don't know if it was just a hoax or if they were repulsed, but apparently it was a groundless fear.

''Well, that's good that we were able to deal with the demon race then.
I don't think that's a good idea.

　While Laina was half-eyed, the first place we came to was the Red Academy.

''Are we allowed to enter the grounds without permission?''
What?
Well, you know...
'I didn't graduate after all, you know. But, well, maybe I'll be okay.
I'm not sure I can rely on that okay at all.
Well, let's go ask the dean for permission.

　Unless things have changed since then, but I've met the Dean.
　It shouldn't be a problem if I talk to him.

As I recall, the building where the dean's office is located is that one.

　He then headed to the dean's office, but on the way there, he was stopped by a security guard.

''I need to talk to the dean.
Do you have an appointment?
No, I didn't take it.
'The headmaster is busy. You'll have to make a proper appointment.
How can I get it?
Go to the office.

　So I went to the office.

Are you affiliated with our school?
Not now.
So you're an alumni?
'No, I didn't graduate. I only attended for a time.
You're going to be expelled from school........I think that would be a bit difficult. To begin with, the headmaster is very busy, and I'm not sure he'd be willing to meet a stranger at the drop of a hat.
I've seen him before.
It's a one-sided thing, isn't it?
'I don't think so. I've talked to him a few times. I'm sure he'll remember it.
Excuse me, but what do you do for a living?
Unemployed.
''Please leave. I mean, to begin with, the Academy's grounds are off-limits to everyone except those involved?
So to get that permission,
Then please answer the question here and now. I can't allow it.

　And so it doesn't get anywhere at all.

''Well that's what I expected, though.
Momma, Leila, I'm hungry!
You'll have to be patient.

　And then a young man came up to me.

What's going on?　Are you in some kind of trouble?
''Oh, Dr. Kite. This gentleman is here to see the headmaster. But with his identity in question--
''Master!　Aren't you the master!

　Suddenly, the young man saw my face and spoke up.

''....Who are you?　I don't remember taking an apprentice.
Hey, it was me!　I'm a kite!　Have you forgotten?!

　He is a young man who points frantically at his own face and insists on it, but unfortunately, he doesn't remember it.
　No, wait...?
　

'Ah!　Could it be one of those three guys?

　Among the group of three that met and took the exam together on the way to the Demon King's City, there was a cocky boy.
　But now, the atmosphere has completely changed from those days, and he has become a young man with a gentle impression.
　That's why I didn't notice him.

　The office clerk asks Kite fearfully, "Um, Kite sensei...

''Um, Kaito-sensei........is this person you know.......?''
'Yes, that's right. This man, Mr. Arrell, is my mentor.
'I don't remember being a master, but...'
For me, he's still my heart teacher from then and now!

　For some reason, I have a stronger respect for him than I did then.

''I've spent the next ten years studying magic desperately since then, and that's why I've come to understand my master's greatness even more.
'Really? Or rather, they call you sir?
''Ha, I'm embarrassed to say that I've become a professor at this academy for a change. Of course, I'm still not even close to my master's feet...''

　Kite scratched his head in humility.

''That Professor Kite, who became a professor at the age of twenty, can't even step up to the plate...''

　The desk clerk looks at me in disbelief.

　Anyway, it was just as well.
　Kite will be able to help you.

"Huh?　Would you like to visit this academy with your children?　Oh, so these are your master's children!　Is this your wife?　She's very beautiful!　Oh, of course I don't mind!　If you're a master, you're more than welcome!　Please go and meet the dean!