Chapter 30

July 6, 2015

Numerous corrections made.

During free time, I decided on what needed to be decided and also applied for the application process.

For the unit completion exams, I decided to take exams in five subjects: arithmetic, history, magic history, language, and ancient Balmus language.

Magic history is the study of the history of magic and sorcery, summarizing their origins and how they have been used in various situations.

The topic of hero summoning is also mentioned, but the details are kept secret.

I will not take the unit completion exams for monster studies and geography, as I will be taking classes for these subjects.

To be honest, I haven't had much time to study these two subjects.

Incidentally, monster studies is a required subject, while geography is an elective.

For the practical courses, I plan to take three subjects: sorcery, practical combat, and item studies.

Practical combat is a required subject, so I can't skip it. Item studies is an elective, but I decided to take it because I'm interested and it will be useful in the Bruto Guild.

Sorcery is a semi-mandatory course, where you must choose either sorcery or magic. I decided to take sorcery instead of magic.

By the way, I could have taken both sorcery and magic, but I didn't want to overload myself, so I decided to just meet the minimum requirements.

I aim to complete 10 subjects, but at the Royal Magic School, you cannot graduate unless you complete at least 10 subjects, including 7 required subjects, over three years.

Well, if I get interested in other subjects, I can always add them, so there shouldn't be a problem.

Practical combat is the most important part of the Royal Magic School curriculum. It involves forming a party of three people and using magic and sorcery in actual combat.

It sounds simple, but apparently, several people get injured or even die every year.

I think it's that tough because it involves actual combat, but it's a bit worrying!

"Peron and Carla, how many unit completion exams are you taking? By the way, I'm taking five subjects: arithmetic, history, magic history, language, and ancient Balmus language."

"Oh, you're taking a lot of exams too, aren't you?"

Suddenly, someone spoke to me. This voice must be hers.

I turned to the direction of the voice and saw a princess standing there with her entourage, characterized by her blonde curly hair and flat chest.

"You were just thinking something rude, weren't you!"

She seems to be quite sensitive about her chest.

But how can she have such good intuition!

"Of course not."

"…Fine… I won't lose to you, so be prepared."

Don't stick out your flat chest!

"Your Highness, may I speak?"

"…What is it?"

"If I do something to offend you, please let me know."

"…"

…Why are you silent!

"―――"

The princess turned red and whispered something, then turned and left.

What was that all about?!

By the way, if she was talking about my appearance, what should I do…

"Christoph doesn't understand women's hearts."

"…Christoph, you should be a bit nicer."

Why is this turning into a conversation about my faults?!

"Hey, Peron. What's wrong with me?"

"Hmm… Indifferent to things you're not interested in?"

Isn't that normal?

If you're not interested, you can't help it!

"…"

"I think that's just your personality…"

Carla, are you subtly saying there's a problem with my personality?

What should I do if the princess criticizes my personality?

I changed my mood and started discussing our future plans with the three of us.

Since we're forming a party, we need to consider coordination in actual combat, but first, we need to pass the unit completion exams.

"Alright, let's pass the unit completion exams first!"

"“Yeah!”"

You guys are pretty enthusiastic!

"You guys are so noisy!"

Oh, don't shout so loudly behind me. You're the noisy one!

"Ah, sorry."

"Wow, it's Werner."

"Hey, you! Calling me by my first name means you're looking down on the Brennan family?!"

Carla muttered this, but even in a whisper, he heard it. He must have super hearing.

"Wow, using your family name instead of your own abilities is embarrassing."

Oops, I let my true feelings slip.

What, I'm using my family name too?

I don't bully the weak unless they provoke me. I hope you understand that.

"Hey!"

The idiot, who hasn't appeared in a while, is shouting with a red face.

He's still continuing his discriminatory remarks against commoners and is annoying.

Peron, who is friends with me, has already been targeted for harassment, so I warned him to stay away from Peron.

If he stops, it would be fine, but he's an idiot, so it's unlikely.

By the way, he's turned from red to blue.

He looks really bad.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Hmph! You, who consort with commoners, are not nobles!"

What a ridiculous thing to say.

Are nobles that great?

Without commoners and slaves, nobles can't survive!

"Are you serious? Why did you even enter this school? Your thinking is really shallow."

He looked like he was about to attack me, so I made a small stone at his feet, and he tripped and fell.

Laughter could be heard from the students in the classroom who were watching the situation.

"Are you okay? You look bad. Why don't you go to the infirmary? By the way, go by yourself. I'm not taking you."

"Shut up, you're noisy!"

The idiot jumped up, glared at the students in the classroom, and then glared at me.

You're the noisy one.

But if he's this stupid, there's no hope of reforming him at his age.

What should I do?

"Again, you? Even if you're from a high-ranking noble family, you shouldn't cause so much trouble."

The princess has arrived!

Since it's troublesome, I might as well leave it to the princess.

"Your Highness says so too. Let's both calm down."

I also have a part in stirring things up, but I'll let it go for the princess's sake. Go away already.

While thinking this, I turned my back on the idiot, showing that I no longer cared.

"You… I challenge you to a duel! I demand a duel!"

"Wait, a duel is dangerous, so stop it."

Carla tried to stop him, but the idiot ignored her.

"Shut up, you ugly woman!"

"What did you say! Who are you calling ugly! You can't do anything on your own, you incompetent!"

Oh, Carla, who tried to stop him, is more excited.

As the two of them were arguing, the princess's voice rang out.

"Stop it!"

"I'm sorry, Your Highness."

Carla bowed to the princess, but the idiot was completely enraged and couldn't see the situation.

If you're talking about nobility, your attitude towards the princess is a problem.

You're just an ignorant idiot.

"Alright, calm down. As for your duel, I'll accept it under certain conditions."

Since there's no other choice, I decided to settle it.

What? Am I the cause?

That's not true.

If the idiot doesn't make me or my friends uncomfortable, I won't do anything.

"Conditions? Tell me!"

"You said you want a duel, but I don't think it's shameful to use a proxy. Since you want to do it yourself, and bringing a bunch of followers would be a hassle, it will be a one-on-one duel."

"Fine! Any rules apply. Don't complain if you die!"

"Sure, but you need to get the teacher's permission. Unauthorized duels are prohibited."

This guy is really stupid.

He doesn't understand that if anything goes, I can kill him.

"Fine."

With that, the idiot left the classroom with his followers.

"I'm sorry for causing trouble, Your Highness."

"He seems to want to kill you. Are you okay?"

The princess didn't stop the duel, but she seems to be worried.

"I'll be fine. I'm honored that you're worried about me, Your Highness."

But it's my first duel, so I might be a bit nervous.

"Be careful not to get seriously injured. If you're not here, even if I become the top student, it will feel like a default win, which is not a good feeling."

With that, the princess turned and left, moving gracefully.

If she had a chest, it would be perfect.

Oh, she glared at me!

"Christoph, are you really okay with the duel?"

"I'll be fine."

"Really? Have you ever been in a duel before?"

"Combat with other people was prohibited by Captain Rosaria…"

My magic, even at a low level, was banned from use in combat against others.

So, I've only fought in combat training with Captain Rosaria.

That's right, I do combat training with Captain Rosaria, Ming!

"Captain Rosaria, you mean the former court magician, Rosaria von Excel?"

"Yes."

"Christoph!"

"Wow, what's with the loud voice all of a sudden?"

"Please let me meet Master Rosaria next time. I beg you!"

Huh? Master? What's this?

Is Peron into older women?

Captain Rosaria is 24 this year, so she's 12 years older than you.

I'm originally over 30, so it's fine for me, but…

By the way, I'm 13, but Peron and Carla are 12.

"Master Rosaria is the youngest person to become a court magician! Meeting her and hearing even a little from her would be a lifelong memory!"

Ah, I see.

So, Peron is a bit of a fan.