Chapter 29

July 5, 15th year

Correction: 再開 (reopening) → 再会 (reunion)

Yesterday was my first time, but for my older siblings, it was a long-awaited reunion. And since my second eldest sister, Lady Krishnas, and I had a dinner appointment, my eldest sister, Lady Elizabeta, was reluctant to let me go, envying Krishnas. Then, my older brother Jimnis, claiming it was a task, gave her a punch.

So last night, I had dinner with Lady Krishnas and was constantly attended to. Although I have no memories from the past, being treated like a doll made me quite tired. It was like being pampered like a cat.

I tried to regain my composure and face the class...

However, that guy is still Brenainn.

Before I knew it, he had gathered a group of followers. The House of Brenainn is a great noble family, and for lower nobles, joining his circle means gaining the protection of power.

Well, as long as he doesn’t hover around me, I won’t do anything, and I have no intention of doing so.

"From now on, I will explain the curriculum. There are required and elective subjects, all on a credit system. For written subjects, you can take and pass the credit completion exam early to earn credits."

According to Mr. Bloom, from next week to the end of this month, those who wish to can take the credit completion exams for written subjects. This is a measure to give the right to higher education to those who have already received advanced education, such as nobles and the wealthy. It is possible to earn the credits needed for graduation in the first year, and there have been such cases in the past, but they are quite rare.

In other words, if you pass the credit completion exam, you don’t need to attend the class... so I plan to take as many credit completion exams as possible this month.

By the way, for practical subjects, even if you have the ability, you cannot earn credits in the same way as written subjects. However, excellent students will be carefully evaluated by the teachers and given credits.

"Hey, it’s been a while. You’re Christoph, right?"

A face similar to a Japanese person, with black hair and black eyes...

"......Who are you?"

"Hahaha, did you forget? I’m Carla von Adachi. We met on the entrance exam day, remember?"

"......Ah, I remember. You’re a 'boku' girl."

"A 'boku' girl... yeah, that’s me."

She looks a bit pouty, which is kind of cute.

"Ah, I’m Christoph von Brütschels. This is my friend Peron."

"I’m Peron Cook. Nice to meet you."

"......Cook, as in the restaurant Cook?"

"Yes, it’s the store my father runs."

Peron looks happy talking about his father’s store.

"I’ve eaten there a few times, and it was delicious. I’ll come again, so give me a discount."

"Haha, I’ll tell my father."

"So, Adachi, do you have something to ask me?"

Since you called me, let’s get back to the topic!

"Yeah, I was wondering if you’d like to form a party with me. How about Peron too?"

"Party?"

"Christoph, didn’t Mr. Bloom say we should form parties of three?"

"......That’s right......I was listening carefully, you know?"

The two of them look at me with half-lidded eyes... I was listening carefully! It just went in one ear and out the other...

"So, what do you think? Would you like to form a party with me?"

"I’m fine, but how about Peron?"

"I’m fine too. Actually, I was going to ask you."

"Then, I’ll write and submit the application. And please call me Carla."

So, the party members were decided, and Carla will submit the application.

Actually, today was mostly free time to explain the classes, form parties, and decide on clan affiliations.

"So, have the two of you decided on a clan yet?"

"I haven’t decided yet, but what about you, Christoph?"

"I haven’t decided either!"

"Christoph, I don’t think that’s something to be proud of."

Hmm, you’re calling me by my first name.

Well, I won’t get angry over something like that.

Actually, I think it’s fine because it shows familiarity.

"Have you decided, Carla?"

Maybe because I asked, Carla said "Hehehe" and took out a flyer from inside her robe.

"I’m thinking of starting a clan with my childhood friend. How about you two joining?"

A clan is like a club in Japan.

Actually, Lady Krishnas invited me to join a clan, but since she represents the 'Student Council,' I don’t really want to join. It’s too much trouble!

There are also other clubs like the Discipline Committee, Magic Duel Club, and Survival Pursuit Club.

If I don’t decide on a clan soon, I feel like Lady Krishnas will drag me into the 'Student Council' by force.

"What’s the purpose of your clan?"

"Magic item research!"

Ah, that’s my specialty.

"Alright, I’ll join!"

"「Haya!」"

Carla and Peron were surprised by my immediate answer, but Peron also decided to join. In Peron’s case, Carla had written his name without his permission, but I pretended not to notice.

By the way, a clan needs at least five members to be recognized. When I asked if we had enough members with me, Peron, and Carla, Carla said her childhood friend has two people, so adding them would make five.

When I asked Carla if she would form a party with her childhood friend, she said it’s not possible because they are in different classes. I didn’t know that parties can only be recognized if the members are in the same class!

"Alright, now that the clan and party are settled, next is the credit completion exam."

"Are you going to take the credit completion exam, Carla?"

"Of course! I want to get the credits needed for graduation early and focus on magic item research!"

Carla is very straightforward about her desires.