Chapter 88

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I was repeatedly making the same mistake, and I'm really reflecting on my foolishness.

Intellectual gangster teacher Mr. Kyle and Director Tails Miyah entered, and when everyone took their seats,

"Hey, you all sat down without any fuss, this class is excellent!"

"That's right, other classes have been fighting since morning."

"Why the hell do they need to fight? They should just decide quickly. If they're going to fight, they might as well sit in the same seat, right?"

"Many students still believe that their reputation is determined by where they sit in the classroom."

"If they're going to worry about that, they should improve their grades and move up to a higher class."

"Most of those students care about their reputation but hate to put in the effort."

"Pathetic!"

He started to complain loudly.

"Teacher, it's no good complaining about things that don't concern us."

Digray said,

"Ah, right, sorry. Well, about the second semester schedule, we'll be incorporating more practical lessons into the curriculum, unlike previous years where it was mostly lectures."

"Specifically?"

"Specifically, magic classes will be half lecture and half practical."

When Director Tails Miyah said this, clenching his fist lightly,

"Practical magic lessons?"

A girl whose name I don't know asked.

"Yes, it was discovered that there were gaps in the magic theory you've learned. The Junior Academy has revised the textbooks urgently, and students in the Senior Academy who have been using flawed theories will relearn with practical components."

"What are these gaps?"

A boy whose name I don't know asked,

"First, the color-changing exercises with the magic power orbs you've been familiar with since childhood have a significant impact on your future magic control and power."

The classroom buzzed at this.

"Also, you know that a clear image is important for casting spells, but the images you reference are usually close family, teachers, or friends, which can lead to differences in power. Controlling the amount and quality of magic power when infusing the orbs compensates for this."

The classroom fell silent.

Until now, the magic power orbs were not considered such an important item, so everyone was just surprised. They were seen as just a toy since childhood.

"That is indeed a significant gap. If we retrain as Mr. Tails Miyah suggests, can everyone improve their power?"

Eliza's question changed the students' expressions.

As expected, S-class students are highly motivated.

"Yes, it has been verified and proven. Age and gender do not affect the improvement of power or control."

At Director Tails Miyah's answer, everyone's eyes gleamed.

"Alright, so magic classes will have more practical components. Other subjects will remain lecture-focused as last year. Also, unrelated to you, but a special transfer student will join the F-class this semester. She has very low magic power but is attached to a spirit, and her control is unstable, so be careful not to provoke her."

"Teacher, how can we tell who the spirit-attached student is?"

Digray asked, and Director Tails Miyah answered,

"Students with a spirit will wear an armband on their right arm. Some people might see a vague outline of the spirit, but it can be dangerous to approach them carelessly, so be cautious."

"Okay."

The good students' responses eased the atmosphere, and the class was dismissed.

As we walked down the hallway toward the dormitory, we could hear the commotion from other classrooms.

As Mr. Kyle said, they were arguing over seating arrangements.

The F-class near the stairs was also in an argument.

We couldn't hear any shouting like with the two-timing girl, but there was constant commotion.

Digray, curious about the rumored spirit-attached student, tried to peek, but Yogramp stopped him.

"Is a spirit-attached student rare?"

He asked innocently,

"Yes, it's rare to have a spirit-attached student, and it's also rare to notice it."

Yogramp answered.

"Do people usually not notice?"

"Yes, since spirits are invisible, people usually don't notice them."

"Then why do spirits attach to people?"

"Spirits attaching to people is not well understood. However, occasionally, people can communicate with spirits and use their power to achieve great feats."

"Hey, what's the difference between spirits and fairies?"

"Fairies have physical forms and are skilled at hiding or disappearing, so they rarely appear before people. In contrast, spirits are considered to be formless entities. Only a few people in history have been spirit-attached and managed to harness their power, so the true nature of spirits is unknown."

"Then, what about holy beasts?"

"Holy beasts are said to be messengers of the gods, possessing great power and the duty to judge those who defy the gods' will. No one has seen them, and many consider them mythical creatures."

Myths, huh?

Arlschein stroked me with a complex expression after Yogramp's explanation.

Yeah, I'm holding a mythical creature right now!

Well, I'm me, so I won't worry about it.

"So, what do we do next? It's not worth renting the training ground for half a day. How about going to town for lunch? There are many stalls this month because of the festival, so we might find some rare treats."

"Festival?"

"Yes, Lord Kaito might not know since he was at the castle, but there's a festival every January to celebrate the New Year. Merchants from other regions come to the capital and stay until the end of the month, selling unique items not usually found here, making it very lively."

"Have you seen Hein?"

"No, I've never been to the New Year's festival."

"Let's go see it!"

"Sure, let's go."

"It's decided! Let's go to town!"

"Okay!"

I've only been to town twice, but I can tell it's more crowded than usual.

Many stalls lined the streets, and the vendors called out loudly, filling the air with various smells. People walked around with smiles, eating as they went, reminding me of festivals from my previous life.

The festival atmosphere seems to be the same even in a different world.

We walked down the lively street, peeking at the stalls.

Most stalls sold grilled meat, each with its own unique seasoning, creating distinct aromas.

The good smells stimulated our appetites, and everyone bought and ate grilled meat from their favorite stalls while walking, but I hadn't taken a single bite.

Arlschein was surprised by the act of eating while walking but quickly got used to it. However, the meat everyone was eating looked hard and unappetizing.

From their expressions, it didn't seem to taste good either.

"Hmm, the smell was good, but the meat is hard and the taste is off."

"Yeah, since we started eating meat from the Raver Guild's butcher shop, introduced by Digray, we can't be satisfied with street food anymore."

"Exactly, the hardness is one thing, but the off smell is noticeable no matter what spices are used."

"Yes, our palates have become so refined that young priests have started going on hunts to get this meat."

"Is the processing method okay?"

"Yes, a butcher's apprentice, who is a friend of the priests, taught them the method, and the church's food handlers are enthusiastic."

"Our butcher shop is always busy, and the meat supply can't keep up. Even doubling the price for adventurers, we can't meet the demand."

"Degudegude, is the meat for Kaito and the others safe?"

"Of course, we prioritize it! However, if the meat supply doesn't increase, it might run out soon."

"Then, we need to go hunting again!"

"Kaito understands! We need to secure our food! But it's the start of the new semester, so it might be tough for a while. We still have some good meat from nearby, so let's train in the afternoon."

"Can't do that."

"Ha, then Kaito needs to eat here! You haven't eaten anything yet, right? How about those potatoes over there?"

Arlschein recommended a large, white, sweet potato-like tuber cooked in a big pot.

Approaching it, I could smell a faint sweetness.

Assuming potatoes wouldn't be hard,

"Give me one."

I handed over the displayed price,

"Sure thing, what a cute customer! I'll give you a little extra!"

A large, round woman winked and handed me the giant potato.

"Thank you!"

I thanked her, but it was a huge amount. Arlschein took it, wrapped in leaves, and gave me a third. It was still big.

I took a bite.

The fluffy, slightly sweet, and soft potato was like a less sweet sweet potato.

It was the first soft food I could eat in this world, and it tasted great just for that!

"Delicious!"

I couldn't help but smile.

"See, our potatoes are made with my father's secret fertilizer, making them sweeter than others!"

The woman proudly smiled.

Digray and Yogramp, interested, took a bite from Arlschein.

"Ah, it is sweet! Can we buy just the potatoes?"

"That's fine, but I don't have many now. If you come to the village, I can sell you as many as you want!"

"Got it, I'll tell the salesperson."

Digray immediately asked for the village's location and name and took notes. As expected of the son of a large guild.

Hearing our conversation, people started lining up to buy potatoes.

To avoid getting in the way, we moved to the side of the road to eat.

Sitting on the steps of a flower bed, I took out butter from my magic bag and spread it on the fluffy potato, taking a bite.

"Mmm."

I sighed contentedly, and Digray offered me the potato.

I spread butter on it and took a bite.

"Mmmmm! Lord Kaito, you're a genius! It's even more delicious! I'll buy another one!"

He ran off.

I also spread butter on Arlschein and Yogramp's potatoes.

"Ah, it is more delicious! The saltiness of the butter brings out the sweetness!"

"Yes, just adding butter gives it a premium feel! I've had sweet potatoes before, but this is a different level!"

Sweet potatoes are called "saimo" here.

Maybe because of the former goddess, vegetables often have names similar to those from my previous life.

It doesn't work for unique items in this world, but similar items are somewhat understandable.

By the time I finished the first potato, Digray had bought seven more and was scolded by Yogramp for buying too many.

Well, I can store them in my magic bag and eat them fluffy whenever I want!

Digray kept two for tasting and gave the rest to me.

Satisfied by the potatoes, we decided to stroll around the town.