I'm sitting alone in my seat at the entrance ceremony. Looking at the ring on the middle finger of my left hand.

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　We followed Vice President Melody to the Headmaster's office. On the way, Ferris came back, but now he's too red and shy to talk to us. Vice President Melody, who doesn't know what's going on, is tilting her head, though.

''Well then, I'm going in~. I'm going in, Dean, I'm coming in~''

　Vice President Melody enters as soon as he knocks. It's kind of a tacit understanding in this area.

You're here, aren't you, Ray? It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what's going on in your life. Did you get s*xually harassed by Ray?

　And the master teases him in his usual tone. Ferris is fine!　'Oh,' he replied loudly, 'but I doubt it's the other way around.

'Oh well. I called you this time because I have something for Ray. Here's the first thing.

　It was a silver ring that was handed to me. I've seen this before. Is this maybe...

''Master. This is.........

As you can see, it's a ring-shaped item box. It's an excellent piece of equipment that increases in proportion to the amount of magic you have. This is an entrance gift from me.

　Item box!　Why does she just hand me something so expensive?

'Master!　I can't take this expensive stuff!

　When I try to return it, the master looks at me suspiciously. What, what?

'Ray, haven't you heard from Alexia?　I also gave Alexia's ring-shaped item box. I have an acquaintance, a wizard engineer who can do spatial magic. He's an elf and eccentric old man, but he's very good at it, and every time my apprentice reaches a milestone, I ask him to make one for me. It's not easy to make, so he only makes one every few years.

　The master laughs. So, is that good?

"Here, put some magic on your finger. Then the magic stone at the end of the ring should glow blue. If it's in this state, you can put it away and take it out. When you want to put it in, you can put the item you want to put in by pulling on the magical stone, and when you want to take it out, just think of what you want to take out. However, if you forget what you put in, you won't be able to take it out, so be careful. And then there's this.

　And the other thing Master handed me was a letter........

'Well, what's this letter?'

'It's from Zeke. He sent it to me to give it to Ray on his matriculation day. He said he probably wouldn't be able to come.

　It's from Zeke. I quickly unseal the letter. There are two letters inside. It's from Zeke and Ellis. I quickly read it from Zeke's side.

　Woooooooooooo!

　Dear Ray.

　How are you doing?　

　Well, I know it's okay because I've seen the letters you send me on an occasional basis.

　Your future wives are around, so it's okay.

　I don't bother to write you this time, since I usually send letters as well, but I'm giving you a weapon, just as I did with my other brothers and sisters when they entered the school. You can use it to devote yourself to your work, or of course you can use a weapon that you are familiar with.

　I'm not going to be able to tell the difference between life and death if you are familiar with it or not.

　The one I sent you is, of course, a spear.

　The magic spear.

　That's the name of the spear I gave you. The spear is made from the tusks of the Belfang Wolf, which is said to bite and kill even the flying dragons that live in the land of demons, and it boasts considerable strength.

　No matter how much magic power you grant it, it won't break like the spears of the past. And it seems to become harder by channeling magic power through it.

　Well, use it.

　I think of the academy as a place to meet people. Of course it's important to have classes. But I think it's even more important to get to know other students.

　Is there a woman you can love with all your heart? A best friend to lean on, a rival to whom you can compete with. It's because we are the same age that we can understand each other.

　You need to find a group of people at the school that you feel are important to you.

　Well, you don't know what happens to women when you have too many of them!

　I wish you a safe return.

　Siegfried.

　Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

　It's true, it's a good thing it's written in the middle, but that dad. I laugh and fold up Zeke's letter. And then there's Ellis' letter.

　Woohoo!

　Dear Ray.

　I hope you are doing well.

　Are you feeling well?　Are you sure you're sleeping under the covers?　Do you think he's eating every meal?　

　I look at the letters Ray sends me and think, oh, it's going to be all right, but without seeing it in person, I'm worried about it.

　I really wanted to go to the matriculation ceremony, but I just had a baby, so I couldn't take him on that long trip.

　Oh, by the way, I didn't tell you. Your sister is born!

　Her name is Chrissia Lanwalker. I would have been almost a year old by the time you are reading this letter.

　After you were gone, I tried to have a night with Zeke to drown my sorrows and it came true.

　Having a baby at your age was a bit of a challenge, but I still think your baby is beautiful. Don't just have more wives, and don't be afraid to show them your grandchildren.

　And come home to them even if you have to. Filia and Krona both miss you. Chrysia will grow up not knowing her brother's face.

　I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

　From Elislette.

　Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

　....What?

　You have a sister?

What's going on, Ray?　You look surprised.

　Ferris, wondering about my condition, looks at me like he's looking into me.

"Huh, Ferris. Oh, calm down and listen to me, okay?

What?　Did it say anything about anything serious?

　Ferris is concerned. Well, it's a big deal.

"I'm going to have a sister...

What?

　Even Ferris gets a pokey look on his face the moment he hears it. That's surprising, isn't it?

'The gender is a girl and her name is Chrissia.

'What?　Did your sister, the frontier count, make you a fourth wife?

　I shake my head and tell him the truth.

"My mother gave birth to me. You'll be my parents' sister, just like me and Phelia.

Yeah!

　Ferris seems surprised too. But his master must have known the truth because he looks at him with a flushed face. Does Aeris know about this?　Mrs. Eliza and others.

Well, that's good. We have a family. More family is better. Don't you agree?

　And then the master throws a spear wrapped in cloth. 'So this is the spear mentioned in Zeke's letter?

'Well, that's right. 'Well, is this the one from your father?'

That's right. The magic spear roga. The Belfang Wolves are interesting, they bite their prey through their fangs and kill them, but when they do so, they absorb the magic power. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes. The more you use it, the harder the spear will become.

　I see. A spear that won't break the more you use it, huh? It's certainly a weapon that's needed in my style of weapon granting. And I immediately put away the Rowga in the item box I got. Oh!　The moment I applied the rougher through the magic to the ring, it was gone like it was sucked in. Moreover, it doesn't feel heavy. This is convenient.

The first thing that comes to mind is that it's time for the entrance ceremony. Ray, go to the venue, Ferris, go to class.

'Yes, thank you for the item box. I'll take good care of it!

　I bow and leave the headmaster's office. This is where I say goodbye to Ferris.

"I'll see you tonight, Ray.

Yeah, good luck with that, Ferris.

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　And now a seat in the hall. Boys and girls in uniforms with red lines are coming in one by one around me. It's so new... I'm looking at them.

Hey!　Can I sit next to you?

　The guy asks me if I want to come in. I agree, since it's not particularly open, and the guy sits down, and the girl sits apologetically next to him. Are they friends?　Or are you two lovers?

Hi, my name is Dauglis. I'm from a village in the middle of nowhere. I'm not much of a magician, but I think I'm a pretty good swordsman. A pleasure to meet you!　And this is my childhood friend, Renee. He's good at magic!

　And the guy sits down in his seat and then starts talking. And the girl.

Hey, Dauglis. You don't want to talk to me just yet. I'm sorry for barging in. I'm sorry to barge in on you like this.

No, I'm fine. Um, Miss Lane.

I'll call you Renee. It's nice to meet you.

　Renee holds out her hand to me. Dagris is a muscular man with short brown hair, about 160 or so, and Renee has brown hair and long hair in a braid. She's a girl with a normal body shape and about 150 in height.

'My name is Reiwert Lanwalker. People call me Ray. Nice to meet you.

　Then I hold out my hand and shake it, too. And Daugliss.

"You're a nobleman now that you have a family name?　I'm sorry, we didn't know.

'Don't worry about that. Just be easy on yourself.

　When we're talking about it.

'Ladies and gentlemen. We will now begin the entrance ceremony, so please be seated.

　Vice President Melody speaks up. Finally, an entrance ceremony.