29 – I write down the application form for a lecture, but the back of my head hurts for some reason
Sword Saint Illya’s eyes narrowed.
It’s because the mana management of the unknown guy who is dealing with his daughter is suspicious.
“Yeah, who is that guy?”
So Ilaya asked her right-hand man, Gram, about Ed.
Since he had grasped the trend of the academy while he was training in the closed hall, the answer immediately jumped out.
“This is Edgar Fix. He is a celebrity of the Imperial Academy.”
“···Fix? Do you mean commoner?”
“Yes. It is said that he was recognized for his ability and became a special student at the academy.”
Illya’s expression changed dramatically.
He, who had been frowning severely the whole time, looked at his daughter and Ed with blank eyes, as if he had been hit by a hammer.
“Enya… only for commoners…?”
Sword Saint Illei.
Raised by a nanny since childhood, he was tolerant of commoners.
No, beyond being generous, he was the kind of person that even commoners would go out with as a friend.
It is also true that he had been on the path of asceticism from the age of 17 to 20.
In the process, Ilaya made many commoner friends, and thanks to that experience, he kept the commoners close to him even after becoming the owner of the Cruell family.
-Dad, I have a friend.
So when I heard the news that my daughter had a commoner friend, I was happy inside.
It was because he hoped that his daughter, whose only friends were the children of the duke, would go out into a wider world and meet many people to gain insight into life.
But it wasn’t that I wanted to date a commoner.
He just wanted to gain a variety of perspectives and experiences by having commoner friends, but it was absurd to share feelings between a man and a woman with a commoner.
That’s because of the one-sided relationship between A and E.
“Even with my daughter in front of me… How can I manage such a stable mana…”
Besides, it was clearly visible in Ilaya’s eyes.
Unusually, the appearance of the daughter scattering mana in all directions, and the figure of the guy who accumulated a huge amount of mana in his chest without the slightest disturbance.
In other words, the daughter who treats him is not emotionally restrained, and the guy who treats his daughter becomes emotionally restrained.
It means that the daughter likes him one-sidedly.
“ah···.”
In an instant, my head spun.
The guy’s calm mana management was so disgusting.
How could Enya, the most beautiful woman in the Cruel estate and a genius in swordsmanship, express her interest, but her heart could not be shaken?
Of course, that didn’t mean they wanted their hearts to connect.
Even if his ability was recognized, he was a commoner anyway.
I couldn’t label my daughter as a ‘commoner’s woman’.
Especially in an aristocratic society where various interests are complexly intertwined, such a shameful label is tantamount to political suicide, so it was necessary to cut off such an inappropriate relationship early, even for the sake of the daughter’s future.
“Gram.”
“Yes, Master.”
So, Illaya called for her trusty right arm.
Then he gave the first order to protect his daughter.
“Did Ed say fix? Report everything you know about that commoner.”
***
After the awards ceremony, class assignments began.
Rank S from 1st to 50th.
Rank A from 51st to 100th.
From 101st to 151st, B grade.
Rank C from 152nd to 200th.
Ranks 201 through 250 were grade D.
And other cadets were assigned F grade, but there were some cadets who voluntarily expelled due to the shock of being assigned F grade.
Of course, I was assigned an S grade.
38th out of 50.
If the gauntlet had survived and went to the 3rd and 4th rounds, the rating would have risen even more, but it didn’t matter because the rankings didn’t really matter.
“Then, I will start allocating dormitories. The S class dormitory is building A, and it is based on one room per person…”
After that, the instructor started assigning dormitories, but in summary, it was about assigning students with a difference by grade.
In other words, the A dormitory, where S class cadets stay, is said to have excellent facilities with basic one-person rooms.
Not to mention the physical training room or training room attached to the dormitory.
“The next is an explanation of the subjects you can take.”
In addition, S class cadets were able to attend all lectures of all professors.
Other cadets could only listen to lectures corresponding to their level.
In other words, if there is a cadet assigned a B grade, he cannot attend lectures with an A grade restriction.
“Then come forward as soon as your name is called and take your ID and key from the table.”
After such a rough guide, ID cards and dorm keys were handed out in order of grades.
And the dorm key I got was room 0.
In other words, I was assigned a rooftop room in a dormitory.
‘As expected, is the room assigned to the player the same even if he is possessed by the game?’
Room 0.
The fact that the room was assigned to me meant that the trigger of ‘El Pandor Runeterra’ would be applied even after possessing the game.
This is because the moment a player is assigned to S class, ten if ten, and one hundred if they are all assigned room 0.
In other words, now that dormitory keys are distributed randomly, it was not a coincidence that I was assigned room 0, but it was inevitable.
“I feel sorry for the cadet who was assigned room 0. As you know, with the recommendation of Her Highness the Princess and the head professor, one new student was added in a hurry, so the rooftop room had to be converted into an accommodation in a hurry.”
And the reason for giving the rooftop room as a lodging was the same as what I knew.
The explanation that he had no choice but to renovate even the rooftop room by accepting one new student in a hurry.
This time, I was one of those students, but originally it was a setting that the son of a certain count family was added and renovated.
“Then let’s disperse to our assigned quarters. Unpack your luggage on your own, and listen to the detailed rules of the dormitory from the supervisor.”
Anyway, I was assigned a rooftop room as per the game’s original scenario.
As I walked to my assigned accommodation, I thought of the rooftop room events I had experienced every time I retried the game.
Fushik, a smile was built.
‘Are you going to do the same this time? We got penalized as a group for secretly having a party.’
Come to think of it, there were many events.
This is because El Pandor Runtera is a relationship-oriented game, and major NPCs often come to the player.
And the rooftop room was the best place to build relationships with various NPCs.
It is because there is the thrill of plotting insidious (?) affairs secretly to avoid the eyes of the supervisor, and there is an atmosphere and romance that only the rooftop can provide.
‘Maybe, lying on the floor with Enya and looking at the stars might be a little faster.’
As usual, it would take the entire first semester to come to a friendship with Enya.
This is because in the game, when you talk to Enya, you cannot choose the material called ‘Baldojae’.
Because of this, the key event to talk about this and that while looking at the stars with Enya was an event that could only be greeted in earnest after the first semester was over.
But I had pushed such an important event forward.
It seemed like a pretty good starting line.
“Hmm. Shall we make some preparations?”
So, a good idea came to me.
If an event is going to happen anyway, why don’t you thoroughly prepare for it?
For example, setting up equipment in advance so that meat can be grilled, or building a soundproofing system so that the supervisor does not notice even if you play loudly.
As long as you’re going to play, you’re preparing to play properly.
Finally, I have a tremendous ability to make such preparations.
As I imagined the future, my heart pounded as I wanted to renovate the Oktakbang as soon as possible.
I can actually face the excitement I felt while playing this game.
I hurried my steps towards the dormitory.
***
next day.
Posters were put up all over the academy.
It was to inform the cadets of the opening news.
However, the number of lectures was 53 or so.
There were 20 lectures by prestigious professors like Elena and 33 lectures by other instructors.
At this time, to listen to the lectures of the professors, you had to have at least a C grade or higher.
And some professors wanted A’s or better for their lectures.
-Professor Elena is hot.
– Thank you for us.
However, ‘Basics of Mana Studies’, which Elena opened, was an exception.
It was opened so that all cadets could take lectures despite having the position of head professor.
This was her consideration to nurture as many talented people as possible.
It was because he wanted to give a chance to students who were lagging behind because he had to properly understand ‘mana’, which could be said to be the basis of all battles, in order to improve his skills.
‘Hmm… the basis of mana science is pass.’
But Ed was an exception.
This is because he already has Elena as his teacher and is receiving 1:1 coaching.
Originally, he wanted to learn the basics of Mana Studies even if he had to cross the river, but as he became Elena’s disciple, there was no need for that.
Even now, he is receiving 1:1 customized training on techniques he does not know, so there is no need to waste time.
‘First of all, since there is a limit to the use of magic formulas, how about listening to Professor Gracia’s lecture?’
So, Ed paid attention to Professor Gracia’s lecture.
It was judged that the lecture taught by the sword master would be helpful to the body type himself.
I just skimmed through the outline of the lecture and found that it contained exactly what I needed.
《Course title: How to properly use mana to strengthen the body》
[Professor: Gracia von Deleric]
[Number of participants: 75]
[Grade Restriction: B Grade]
[Credit/hour: 3 credits / 3 hours]
■Course Introduction
After theoretically establishing the five elements required by various weapons techniques, such as walking, breathing, evasion, maneuvering, and attacking, the correct mana management method is introduced to provide direction for cadets to establish the correct path to martial arts. aim to do
‘Not bad.’
Ed nodded.
Since the only spells he could use were those engraved on the core mana stones, the ‘body enhancement’ taught by Professor Gracia was a suitable subject for him.
‘By the way… They say they teach the 5 elements required for various weapon skills, but I think my weapon is an exception.’
However, if there is one concern, it is that his weapon is of a completely different kind from the others.
Shoots a plasma beam and creates a plasma lightsaber to slaughter enemies. Can Gracia establish the 5 elements suitable for this?
From his point of view, who had only dealt with cold weapons his whole life, it was clear that he would give an absurd reaction if asked to teach him how to shoot plasma beams well.
‘Still, I can’t help it. Still, you’re a sword master. It will definitely help.’
However, Ed decided to choose Professor Gracia.
Didn’t the character’s stats and abilities increase significantly when he took his lectures in the game?
It was proof that the lecture he taught was a real exhaust lecture.
Ed wrote down Professor Gracia’s lecture in his lecture application form.
‘Huh~. You mean Professor Gracia?’
And. There was someone who watched Ed’s choice carefully.
Her true identity is none other than Isabella.
She was secretly spying on Ed’s decision using her magic.
To hook up with a funny guy like Ed, to follow all his lectures.
‘Ed… You’re interested in swordsmanship.’
Also, the same was true of Enya, who had been peeking at Ed beside him.
She also raised her mouth and wrote down the lecture in the application form.
As a result, I was expecting that we would be able to have a more in-depth conversation when discussing the sword art.
‘Ha, the guy who beat me with his equipment is going to learn swordsmanship? I can’t stand it.’
And Max Zigmund was also paying attention to Ed’s decision.
To avenge the guilt of past defeats.
‘Me, me too Phi, lecture like Sir Pix!’
Also, Round Bang Glasses Charlotte, who was ranked 50th in Class B and barely made it to Class B, also wrote down the lecture in the application form.
Through the 1st and 2nd evaluation matches, she comes to admire Ed and wants to follow all of his actions.
‘It’s just fine. I was thinking of learning spearmanship properly.’
Also, Claire, ranked 9th in the S class, was also paying attention to Ed.
Two or three subjects needed to overlap with his lectures in order to investigate Ed’s strangeness to Enya.
-You choose that subject?
-Hoho, interesting?
-As expected, the subjects you choose like a commoner are also spectacle.
-This, go to this too, you can listen to it together!
That’s how Ed was being spied on without realizing it.
By those who hate them, follow them, find interest in them, or like them.
‘Why aren’t you listening to my lecture!?’
Also, by a teacher who cares for himself.