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Saikyou Mahoushi no Inton Keikaku
Part 1 Chapter 1
1. An Ominous New World
The teacher’s research facilities were separate from the academy buildings, and were newly built experimental buildings. One room inside the building was many times the size of the teacher’s own rooms. It might be better to call it one floor instead. And that one room was entirely allocated to a single new student, which made the teachers perplexed.
Without exceptions, it was regulated that all new students would live in the dorms. This policy was implemented by the management organization in order to suppress any scandals that were bound to happen. It’s easy for amateur mages to use magic for selfish and dangerous motives. Even the smallest troubles could cause catastrophes, which was what had already happened quite a few times. If the public populace heard of such news, the Magic Training Organization would have to alter their policies. That would directly lower the amount of national power the country would have.
「All these cutting edge equipment… I being registered in academy was definitely an annoyance but even I can’t complain about this.」(Alusu)
All the graduates from this academy basically go on directly into military service, and because they’re part of the military, they can’t really escape this duty.\n
To Alusu who was immersed in magic training from childhood, the notion of military duty almost seemed like freedom.
He placed his little amount of luggage into the bedroom, and instantly started looking for the bookshelf. In the bookshelf was all of the books that he had asked to be supplied to him. Books very different from basic magic foundations, things that aren’t practical to use. Old rare books. There is a saying that you should learn from the teachings of your predecessors. Theories that aren’t normally findable, empty and untested various forms of magic that have branched out into the extremes. Such wonderful ideas is what pushed forward the development of magic to such lengths.\n
He could go to the library and find the parts that can’t be tested by research. There’s no better place to learn about magic than here, in a magic academy.
He quickly flipped through the books and determined that all of them were valuable. To supply so many books to a single person would normally be impossible. However, Alusu had presented many theories and research results and was at the forefront of all magic development. Just as the governor had promised, he could definitely expect a satisfactory life here.
Someone then knocked on the door a couple of times.
「Please come in.」(Alusu)
As he said that, a woman in full uniform came in with a emotionless smile that revealed nothing. A beauty second to none. In addition she possessed an elegant body with all the right curves, giving her the charm of an adult.
「It’s nice to meet you. I’m the board chairman of this academy, Cisty Nexophia. Best regards, Alusu-kun.」(Cisty)
She is a celebrity also known as the【Witch】. She retired from the front lines, but still eludes a magical aura full of bloodthirst.
「I’ve heard a lot about you, 【Witch】Cisty-dono. I’m Alusu Reigin. When I was finished tidying, I was planning to pay you a greeting.」(Alusu)
To the point that I would retire to do so.* The chairman was definitely not young but no matter how you put it, she looked like she was in her middle 20’s; that might be one of the reasons why she was called the 【Witch】. Her glossy light brown hair elegantly extended down to her waist. You could tell even through her clothes that the area around her chest was tightly constricted as well as her waist, truly contradicting what her real age would suggest.
The chairman smirked at Alusu’s calmness, and erased the aura she was releasing.
「As expected of a【Single Mage】. I guess with only this amount you wouldn’t be agitated. And also I’m the chairman right now.」(Cisty)\n
「Pardon me. However there’s no need to be polite.* Chairman was also a 【Single】 while in active duty.」(Alusu)\n
「That’s a story of the past. Also I was ranked ninth, and only for a short amount of time.」(Cisty)
With a smile, the chairman modestly scratched her face as if it was ticklish, however there was no one in the country of Alfa who wouldn’t know of her. During her active duty, she was at the forefront of Alfa defending the nation, even in the military she was a popular figure. So when she retired, she naturally took the position as the board chairman of the Second Magic Institution and produced countless talented mages ever since she took the position.
「Leaving that aside, is it okay to be here? The Entrance Ceremony should be in full swing right now.」(Alusu)\n
「I’ve already done my part in the ceremony.」(Cisty)
Was it really okay for the chairman to leave during the entrance ceremony? was a question Alusu did not have much interest about and held his tongue.\n
As a previous 【Single】, all the students deeply admired her. She was the definitely the center of everyone’s attention during the ceremony.\n
You could see the weariness on her wrinkle-less face. Or maybe that was fake weariness. She might’ve been waiting for words of praise, but Alusu wasn’t too interested in friendly banter with her.*\n
Fairly naturally Alusu pretended to not notice, but he had a feeling that he was too late.
「Now that you mention it, Alusu-kun was absent during the entrance ceremony.」(Cisty)
She said in a light tone as if it was nothing.
「I only want to conduct research, so I have no intention of attending classes and no time or interest for fake relationships with other students.」(Alusu)\n
「That won’t do. The governor said that if you skip too many classes, there will be an order for you to return to active duty.」(Cisty)\n
「―――― ! ! What a tyrannical old man.」(Alusu)
The chairman charmingly brought her hands over her mouth and smiled.
Alusu quit on his own decision, but he understood that his contributions to humanity were immeasurable. There was no way that the governor would accept his retirement.\n
That’s why he compromised.\n
Because he had worked non-stop, his single humble wish was to live the rest of his years in peace. But that dream was smashed instantly.
「Please don’t worry about it. As long as you meet the minimum attendance for classes and finish your homework, I’ll give you credit. Also because Alusu-kun’s rank as a mage might cause a ruckus, keep it a secret please. 」(Cisty)
The rank that showed the power of a mage…… Even among the 【Singles】, their personal information was kept a secret from the public. So the order to keep quiet doesn’t change even now.
「I have no intention of boasting about my rank. It’s better that way to attract less trouble.」(Alusu)\n
「Fufu…… Is that’s so? Then please lead a meaningful student life~ 」(Cisty)
The chairman while smiling said 「If anything comes up feel free to drop into my office anytime.」 and left the room.\n
Inside the room uneasiness silently spread. Without thinking Alusu left out an inevitable sigh.
「My precious free time has ……」(Alusu)
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About 400 new students all took classes that matched their subject and attended lectures. Classes were normally separated except for practice training and practical skill sessions where everyone gathered together in one building.
Today marks three weeks since the start of classes, and also Alusu’s first appearance (sounds like me in uni). Without a single subject he was interested in, he secluded himself in his laboratory.\n
He thought it was about time he made his appearance so he would still be able to meet minimum appearance marks.\n
It was the first time he put on his uniform ever since he skipped the entrance ceremony. There was no problem even if you wore it everyday, which went to show how good the material that was used to make the uniform is, to the point that even the national state management wanted it badly. However the design was … It wasn’t as if it felt good to wear, it’s just simply made out of high quality material. It was even better than the uniform he wore whenever he had a mission to do, as the academy uniform was full of anti-magic fibers. Even so, there was absolutely no reduction in magic conductivity from within the clothes. It might be a good idea to wear this instead when there’s work to do.\n
In that case, how would it feel?
While engrossed with the uniform, he headed towards the first year classroom.
Today there were many simulation battle and practical training lessons. First period was basic foundations of magic. To Alusu, it was something that he had no need of paying attention to. From the age of 6, he received special training and rapidly learnt magic through self studying. Though it was mostly combat magic.
As he entered the classroom, friendships had already formed in the class. There were 40 people per one class with 10 classes. It was still slightly before class started, but the entire class was talking about yesterdays lecture, and about topics concerning magic.\n
Alusu sat down in a random seat near the back, pulled out a massive book and started reading. From the very beginning he had no intentions of socializing with his classmates.
A girl with chestnut colored hair with graceful movements approached him.
「Good morning. I’m Alice Tireik. You are Alusu-san right?」(Alice)\n
「……Nn, Yes.」(Alusu)
Without paying attention to the person who had called out to him, Alusu’s vision remained on the letters in the book.\n
She said they were acquainted so he tried recall their meeting, but he quickly gave up and returned his concentration to the book.\n
With such a cold response, Alice shaked off her discouragement and changed the topic.
「You must’ve been very sick, it’s great that you’ve returned.」(Alice)\n
「No, I was just skipping. There didn’t seem to be any decent lectures, leaving that aside, I want to concentrate so can you go somewhere else?」(Alusu)\n
「……!! I’m Sorry!」(Alice)
Without mincing words, he told her what he wanted. And in a flash, she felt dejected and lowered her head. As she gloomily retreated, someone from the other side of the class shouted out.
「Who do you think you are?!!」(Fia)
With a crash the chair fell over as an angry yet beautiful red haired female classmate stood up.\n
The class instantly fell silent and everyone’s gazes fell on the two people. The female full of anger had red hair swinging all everywhere and gave off a lady-like feel. You could tell she had elegance, but at the moment she was looking daggers through Alusu with an unyielding spirit. But she had a short stature which made her not as threatening as she hoped she’d be.
「Is there something wrong……?」(Alusu)\n
「Is there something WRONG?!! Alice was worried about you so she called out, so what’s with your attitude?」(Fia)
Alusu was hesitant, but judged that this would degrade into something worse. He had no intent of becoming familiar with them, but he also didn’t want his own personal time to be wasted.\n
He rose from his seat and looked the furious girl in the eye, then shifted his gaze to Alice.
「Sorry about that. However there’s no need to concern yourself about me.」(Alusu)\n
「Yes! I’m sorry for disturbing you suddenly!」(Alice)\n
「Alice, there’s no need for you to apologize!」(Fia)
Alusu after hearing her response immediately sat down in his seat and started reading his book.
「My name is Tesfia Faver.」(Fia)\n
「……….」(Alusu)
Alusu was full of troubling thoughts. Just a moment ago he told the girls 『There’s no need to concern yourself about me』and yet…\n
Seeing that there was no response from him, the female student loudly made her way in front of Alusu and violently snatched his book away.\n
This is the worst. His concentration was being torn into pieces.\n
The type that Alusu hated the most. He forcibly lifted himself up.
「It’s Tesfia Faver!」(Fia)\n
「Could you return my book?」(Alusu)\n
「A noble such as I stated my name. You should return the courtesy by giving your own name.」(Fia)\n
「Nobles forcing etiquette onto others is quite tyrannical.」(Alusu)\n
「―――― ! !」(Fia)
The snatched book flew towards Alusu.\n
And he easily caught it with one hand.
「Thank you. I’m Alusu Reigin. I have no interest in you so why don’t you go somewhere else?」(Alusu)\n
「N-No interest?!!! Tyrannical?!! You’re saying some rather rude things aren’t you? This is the first time I’ve felt this disgraced.」(Fia)
Tesfia who got even more infuriated towards Alusu heard the school bell ring, looked around at the situation around them started returning to her seat. She made some efforts to comfort Alice before remorsefully sitting back down in her seat, where she proceeded to stare daggers towards Alusu.
Nonchalantly, Alusu immersed himself into his book again, the matter with Tesfia already completely gone from his head.
The teacher of the first period opened up the textbook on the table.\n
Alusu didn’t bring the textbook with him. The only book he brought with him like it was obvious was that one gigantic book. He immediately opened the book and started his self study.\n
Alusu considered this tedious. The content of the lecture was all rudimentary knowledge, so naturally he ignored what he heard as it only hurt his ears.\n
His surrounding classmates naturally gave off displeasure towards his attitude, which made his peaceful school life even more unattainable.\n
He understood that disturbing his surroundings would bring about misfortune, but it was already too late.\n
He tried to shut himself inside his own world but eventually he seemed to be unable to withstand all the commotion around him.
「As you were accepted into this academy, you should have also received your licence. This is given to all working mages from the nation, and if you send some of your magic through it …… Just like this your rank as a mage will appear. This is calculated through the strength of your magic along with your ability, and are ranked based on your potential combat proficiency.」(Teacher)
The teacher held their license and sent magic through it. As the magic flowed through their license, peculiar light shone out and a 3D image, 778/119550 was displayed.\n
As teachers were not part of the civilian military, the color that projected their rank was different from those of students. What was displayed after their rank was the character 「元*」, as proof of them being a mage.\n
It basically states that they had a history of being a mage.\n
In addition, students are recognized as apprentice mages by the state, as well as the military.
「Of course your ranking also changes based on how much you’ve practiced and mission results, so ladies and gentlemen, please be ambitious and work hard to raise your rank!」(Teacher)
A mage’s court rank was entirely dependent on their ranking. As a result, your future opportunities were also heavily dictated by your rank. In other worlds your rank itself is basically your report card. Fighting isn’t what all mages do. Just like the teacher whose rank is in the 3 digits, they could pursue a future in education as a teacher. Conversely, the lower the rank means the lower your salary is, and also makes getting an important position difficult.\n
The teacher’s 3 digit 【Triple】rank shocked the class. It was the evidence that they used to serve in military duty, almost like personal information. That they were a former soldier and mage.\n
It was something that they could show and boast about to others whenever and where ever they are.
Every student in the class started to hold their license in one hand and displayed their rank, and the surroundings became lively.
「Rank 8867!!」\n
「Rank 4521!!」
With new apprentice mages usually getting 6 or 5 digit ranks, there were some people who had 4 digits and exclaimed it to the class.
「Alice and Tesfia are 4 digits!!」(Class)\n
「Alice-kun really does have a lot of talent. And Tesfia-kun really is someone from the Faver family ……. with a rank of 4521, it makes sense that you have such a high rank.」(Teacher)\n
「Thank you very much, Sensei!」(Alice & Fia)\n
「However, you all passed the entrance examination so don’t feel bad about having a 6 digit rank. Depending on your effort, you can definitely raise your rank.」(Teacher)
The teacher’s line of sight finally laid upon the dubious Alusu.
「Nn? You there, where’s your license?」(Teacher)
Alusu who was doing his own self studying was naturally noticed by the teacher.\n
Apprentice mages who enter this academy have the responsibility of carrying the weight of humanity on their shoulders. Not everyone could have the pride of becoming a mage. That’s why everyone who wanted to become an apprentice mage had high ambitions, and were comprised of mainly honors students.\n
And in the middle of it all, it was inevitable that a person without even paying attention to the lesson, quietly reading his book stood out like a sore thumb.
The entire class gazed towards Alusu.
「I’m sorry. I lost it.」(Alusu)
Of course that was the truth. While obtaining the license, he didn’t pay much attention and had his wallet swapped. As long as he had the required documents, he could request most things to be delivered from the army.\n
At any rate, he was told to keep quiet about all this from the chairman. From Alusu’s point of view, he came here to spend the rest of his years in peace, so he didn’t really care about his rank anymore.
「At any rate, it must be an embarrassing number. No need to feel embarrassed about being 6 digits.」(Fia)
While laughing, a scornful voice shouted out from none other than Tesfia.
Almost as if provoking him, Alusu’s classmates gazed down upon him. I guess this would be one of the results from friend circles already formed. Towards someone they known and someone that they didn’t know, it was obvious who they would side with.\n
Not to mention that it would not be interesting if everyone were honor students.
「How foolish.」(Alusu)\n
「Making excuses? Why don’t you show us then?」(Fia)
The higher the rank you are, the more dangerous your mission would be. It seemed that most of them don’t understand this one simple fact, which was the duty of mages. These apprentice mages have never set foot into the wilderness and seen monsters or demons yet. Even if their combat ability was high, as soon as they step outside they would without a doubt die. That’s all there is to it.
「Haaaaa~」(Alusu)\n
「Hold on—- You!」(Fia)
He was at the point where he could not concentrate and left the room. If it was only the teacher, he wouldn’t stop the lesson just because of a single student and everything would’ve been good, but the student named Tesfia really can’t shut her mouth; must be her vicious nature.\n
With a victorious face, Tesfia faced the teacher again.
「Sensei, paying attention to motivation-less students is only a hindrance to our lesson. Please continue.」(Fia)
Without returning to the lab, he headed straight towards the library. The library was in the same building as the classroom from the first period, and it was also close to the classroom of the second period.\n
As expected, there was an enormous mountain of books to endlessly exhaust himself in. These were all books pertaining to magic. There was nothing unnecessary. Alusu saw it as a mountain of treasure.
Naturally, most of the books won’t seem to be of much use regrettably. Many of the books contained information that Alusu already knew about, but finding that one hidden gem from the mountain of books was exciting. That is how you learn the contents.\n
This was the perfect way to release his frustration from the events that occurred during class.
But, he wasn’t able to find a hidden treasure. Time passed in the blink of an eye as the chime that sounded the end of the first period echoed.