Chapter 46: Starry Blossom Festival

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The Starry Blossom Festival, held at the Royal Harvest Academy of Magic, the world’s top magic training institution, is one of the grand events.

In a nutshell, it is a magical sports festival where the use of magic is a prerequisite. Magic-enhanced “races,” magic-infused “tug of war,” and magic-involved “rolling balls” are among the various events where students compete against each other, determining the winner on a class basis.

As magical clashes occur, creating a fantastical scenery, it gives the impression of stars twinkling in the sky, blooming on the ground. Hence, this festival is named the “Starry Blossom Festival.”

In the Starry Blossom Festival, there is a tradition of selecting a “representative” for each class. The festival spans three days, and typically, students can only participate in one event per day. However, the chosen representative can compete in multiple events.

Therefore, it is customary for the representatives to be among the “top performers” within their classes, and the representative of Class 2-C is no exception.

“It’s unusual. Maiss-kun being cooperative with this kind of event,” someone remarked.

“…,” Maiss remained silent.

Maiss Glacier, the representative of Class 2-C, is not only exceptional within the class but also possesses outstanding magical power and aptitude, ranking among the top in the entire year. Additionally, with his excellent appearance and charisma, he garners overwhelming support from female classmates, earning him the title of Class 2-C representative.

Since the results of the Starry Blossom Festival also reflect on the academic performance, many students are determined to win the festival. While there are other events that contribute to grades, Maiss has never shown interest in such activities before. However, this time, Maiss unusually accepted the role of the representative. Consequently, he is currently being interviewed by the rarely seen Academy Public Relations team.

“Maiss-kun, you’ve always been indifferent to events. Why are you suddenly showing interest in the Starry Blossom Festival? Is there a special reason?” someone asked.

“…It’s not that big of a deal,” Maiss replied indifferently.

With his usual attitude, Maiss gave a cold response to the female member of the Public Relations team. However, that cold demeanor had become a factor that attracted numerous fans, and the female students watching from the corner of the classroom were ecstatic.

“Well, even if it’s just a whim, I think the classmates appreciate that you accepted the role of representative. With this, we can almost certainly aim for the top in our class,” someone said.

“…,” Maiss leaned his cheek on his hand and casually ignored the conversation.

Maiss accepted the role of representative not for the sake of the class. His objective lies elsewhere. The Starry Blossom Festival attracts a large audience, not only from the students within the academy but also from the capital city and surrounding towns. It is a grand event where talented individuals, recognized for their magical potential, demonstrate their abilities as magicians. Therefore, it is famous as the continent’s top spectacle, and during that time, the academy opens its doors to the public. Additionally, renowned “magicians” in the industry come to observe the budding talents.

(This is a golden opportunity to showcase the name of the Glacier family in the magic community. I must make use of it.)

With renowned magicians watching, it is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate his abilities. By becoming a representative, Maiss can constantly participate in the competitions, thereby increasing his visibility. Although he had no interest in the sports festival itself, Maiss accepted the role of representative to make his presence and family name known in the industry.

“If we reach the top in the class, academic and recommendation points will be distributed to all the students. I’m sure many people have high expectations for Maiss-kun’s performance. Speaking of which, as a member of the Public Relations team, I’m already excited about writing a great article. Is it alright if I include Maiss-kun in the article?” she asked.

“…Do as you please.”

As Maiss reluctantly agreed, the female member of the Public Relations team clenched her fist and exclaimed, “Alright!”

Being treated like a spectacle didn’t sit well with him, but the articles from the Public Relations team also served as promotional material. Even if he wasn’t enthusiastic about it, it would be a waste to decline here. Yes, everything was for…

(…the sake of the Glacier family.)

Quietly harboring his determination, Maiss boosted his morale for the Starry Blossom Festival. And at that moment…

“Hm?”

Maiss’s eyes caught a glimpse of one of the articles brought by the female member of the Public Relations team, placed on the desk. As he read the name written in the article, his eyes slightly widened.

Observing his reaction, the female member of the Public Relations team tilted her head while holding the article in her hand.

“Oh? Maiss-kun, does this catch your interest? The Great Comeback Drama of a Commoner First-Year Student.”

“A commoner first-year?”

“There was a mock battle between first-year students recently. It seems that the son of the prestigious Sifonard family was defeated by a ‘commoner’ female student who joined the academy after five years. It was quite one-sided. The name of that commoner first-year student is ‘Sachi Marmelard.'”

“…,” Maiss narrowed his eyes silently.

Sachi Marmelard.

Maiss quietly snorted as he recalled the image of a silver-haired young girl in his mind. He had remembered something trivial.

“Do you find this article interesting? Do you happen to know either of them?”

“No, it’s just my imagination. It’s nothing.”

That person couldn’t possibly be here. It’s probably just someone else with the same name. After all, her magical power level was merely “1.”

This is the Royal Harvest Academy of Magic, where only those recognized for their magical talent are allowed to enroll. So, there’s no way that failure of a “sister,” Sachi Glacier, could… Sachi Glacier, who doesn’t exist.

“It was quite a topic within the academy, but Maiss-kun didn’t know about it? Well, you don’t seem interested in those kinds of discussions anyway. But maybe she’ll become someone to watch out for in the Starry Blossom Festival. If you’d like, I can gather information and materials for you starting from now.”

“No, it’s fine. Regardless of the opponent, I’ll just do what I have to do.”

“Oh, truly the Maiss Glacier!”

Amidst the renewed excitement from the corner of the classroom, Maiss paid no attention and looked out the window.

There was one month left until the Starry Blossom Festival.

In Maiss’s mind, he envisioned himself bathed in the cheers and his name resounding loudly one month later.

Meanwhile, in Class 1-A, there was another female student brimming with enthusiasm for the Starry Blossom Festival.

“I also want to become a representative for the Starry Blossom Festival!”

Sachi Marmelard, the magically lucky student with a luck score of 999.

T/N: Destroy him Sachi