Chapter 52

It seems that at the Green Academy, a "race" is regularly held to measure the proficiency of flight magic.

Participants fly through a specific course and compete for the fastest time to reach the goal.

"The first race is in two months, but as long as you can fly properly, even first-year students can participate. We are recruiting participants now, so those who wish to join should come to my office."

The instructor explained in detail, as the topic had just come up.

Not only first-year students but also second-year students participate in the race.

It seems almost impossible to win in the first year,

"I've been practicing flight magic ever since I became a magician! I'll definitely win!"

The boy declared boldly.

"Sounds interesting. I'll join the race too."

Although I can't fly yet.

"Haha! Didn't you hear what I just said? Being able to fly properly is the minimum requirement to participate!"

"Two months should be enough, right?"

"Hey, don't underestimate flight magic! Just floating isn't that hard, but it gets really tough from there! It took me half a year!"

As they argued, the instructor intervened to mediate,

"Well, beginners, don't hesitate to apply. Having a goal makes it easier to improve, and if it's too difficult, you can cancel your participation at the last minute."

The classes at the Yellow Academy were similar to others.

It doesn't seem like I'll need to borrow notes from anyone for a while.

Yellow magic is divided into earth magic and alchemy.

It's a bit complicated, but even though it's called "earth," earth magic can also handle metals.

It is often used in forestry and construction, such as creating walls around towns and villages to prevent monsters from entering, and building bridges over rivers. However, unlike blue magic, which can create water from nothing, earth magic requires existing materials like soil or metal.

On the other hand, alchemy is a magic that turns common metals into precious metals.

Research on what metals and what magical processes can produce precious metals is conducted day and night at the Yellow Academy.

Many graduates go on to work in blacksmith shops.

In the first year, both earth magic and alchemy are studied, but in the second year, one must specialize in either.

...I want to create a golem, but which one should I specialize in?

Incidentally, the Yellow Academy has the second-highest ratio of male students after the Red Academy.

It might be because it has a rather dull image and isn't very popular with girls.

Next is the White Academy.

The classes here also start quite basic.

In contrast to the Yellow Academy, the White Academy has a higher ratio of female students than the Blue Academy, and I am the only male student in the class besides one other.

Since I can't attend every class, when I'm not there, he is the only one, and he pleaded with me with teary eyes to attend properly.

The three major magics in white magic are:

Light magic.

Body enhancement magic.

Healing magic.

Light magic, as the name suggests, is a magic that generates light.

It can be used as a light source, but this light also has the power to purify, such as turning contaminated water into drinkable water and cleaning the body.

Additionally, it is effective against undead monsters.

Body enhancement magic, as the name suggests, is a magic that temporarily boosts strength, stamina, and agility.

It can be used on oneself, but since most mages, who are typically rear-line roles, are physically weak, the enhancement is limited.

Therefore, it is most effective when used on front-line roles.

The effect is significant, and many famous adventurer parties include a white magic user.

Light magic is also useful for adventuring.

Healing magic is less needed due to the existence of blessings.

It might be used as an emergency measure when a blessing runs out.

Since it can be used on animals that don't have blessings, some white magic users become veterinarians. There is a considerable demand for treating injured carriage horses, for example.

There are no classes at the Black Academy.

The distinction between first-year and second-year students is also vague, and from the beginning, it is a completely laissez-faire environment.

But for me, it's actually easier not to have to attend overly simple classes.

I plan to study on my own.

According to the skeleton in the office, I can use the facilities freely.

There are many empty rooms in the school building, and I can use them as a laboratory, so I decided to look for a suitable room.

I want to stay as far away as possible from rooms where I can hear voices, like the toilet, or the room where a woman is creating a chimera.

"Hmm. This room seems to be empty."

I found a room that no one seemed to be using and opened the door to check inside.

"Die, die, die, die, die, die, die..."

"I'll kill you and die too."

"Let the world end."

—The walls of the room were covered with curses written in red.

"...I think it's better to avoid this room."

I gently closed the door and moved on to the next room.

"This one should be good."

Eventually, I found a room on the corner of the second floor.

The floor was dusty, and there were spider webs on the ceiling, but it seemed usable.

There were also a sofa and bookshelves left by the previous user.

For now, I've decided on this room as my base in the academy, but I'll clean it later.

I need cleaning supplies, and I wonder if they are available in the academy?

Then I went to the library, as the skeleton had mentioned.

"Wow..."

When I entered, I was overwhelmed by the number of books.

I can't tell at a glance how many there are, but there must be tens of thousands.

Surprisingly, the inside of the library was clean, as if someone was taking care of it.

"I'll start from the right end and go in order."

Since I can read freely, I'll try to read them all.