"Well. The seats..."
Enter the classroom. I decided to try attending this afternoon's class for a witchcraft overview.
This looks like a big classroom, the higher the seating position the further back you go, the lower the first row is. So to speak, it's like a staircase format.
I don't have any friends or acquaintances this time, so I was thinking about taking classes alone. But there are students sitting in the lead with Potsung.
─ ─ This is a good opportunity, let's be present.
"I'm sorry. Next door, okay?"
"Huh......!? Um... well, here you go..."
"Thanks"
I decided to talk to the girl next door as soon as I put my notebook and textbook on my desk and my writing equipment.
"I'll see you first. My name is Ray-White. Sudden seats, I'm glad you allowed."
"Ah... that... I... am Elisa-Grifis..."
"I see. Nice to meet you, Miss Griffith. By the way, I don't mind Ray..."
"Oh, the... I'm in Elisa too... okay...?
"Right. Then Elisa, say hello."
"Yeah. Welcome..."
It's a little hard to follow, but it gives me a good conversation. Again, there are many good people in this college. Because it also responds directly to me from the front of the Ordinary.
Betrayed in a different way than my previous reputation, I'm relieved.
"Um..."
"I wonder what"
"Same class, right, Ray-kun..."
"Hmm? You think it's the same class?
"Yes...... yes"
"I'm sorry. What I did doesn't seem to remember everyone's face and name yet. Apologize..."
Keep your head down honestly.
I was going to grasp everyone's face and name during that introduction, but the sweetness of my perception came out.
"Huh......!? Well, you don't have to bother apologizing... me, the shadow is thin..."
"That won't happen"
"Huh?"
"The hood stands out a lot. But why are you wearing it?
"It's..."
Is there an unstoppable circumstance to stop?
Or something else.
But I'm not impolite enough to sneak in here and listen. It's only the first time we've met. Let's keep the right distance. Apparently, she's an introvert.
"Um... I'm the..."
"Is it okay if I tell you?
"Yes... because if I don't have the courage here, I don't think I can"
That's what Elisa says. Hood down.
Then, a semi-long hair dances. It had emerald "Midori" colour, where it was still clear, that was the silky hair. Besides, from the side, I can see that her face is well organized.
Soothing nose, reasonably bloody lips. Those eyes also had their eyelashes looking up beautifully. That makes her big eyes stand out, though this is it.
But more than that, I had an eye for one thing.
"Elves? No, half an elf..."
"Yeah... I'm your mother's an elf and your father's a human being"
"Right. So that ear..."
"Weird, huh...?
Yes. Her ears were just a little pointy.
I've seen elves before but I think they had a little more pointy ears. And the color of the hair was also a little deeper green. From that experience, I assumed it was a half elf, but it seemed like a hit.
Half with the Subman has not been uncommon in recent years. It is a famous story that elves in particular have a high degree of magical aptitude and that noble families are trying to make children of mixed blood with elves.
Elisa looks at me like that worried. Of course I respond to that with perseverance.
"Weird? Even normal."
"Yeah... but it used to be because of this... because I was jerked off..."
"Hmm...... Surely humans tend to want to get rid of the heterogeneous. That is true even if you are an adult. Even more so if you're a young child. I'm sure humans, animals, etc. are born with such a nature. But I don't do that. Very beautiful ears, and very beautiful green hair. I'm gonna fall in love."
"Huh!? Oh... you think so?
"I'm not lying. No, sometimes it happens, but this time it's for real. I think Elisa is beautiful."
"Well... I guess it would be nice to hear you say that. eheheheheheh..."
"Yeah. The smiling face is beautiful too. You look good with a smile."
"... Ugh!?
"Uh-huh? Hey, what's up? Seizures? In the infirmary now."
"So, it's okay! 'Cause it's okay!
And Elisa, who denies it in a hurry. I'm waving a boom in front of me, but my face is turning bright red, and is it okay?
When I do, I see a certain book. It was placed in front of her.
"The book…"
"Ah. I have a little time to class, so I was reading..."
"Ainsworth."
"Yeah... you know, to the researchers... I wanted to be. I admire it."
"You majoring in double code theory?
"Yeah... I'm very interested in the code, too"
"Does that mean that even if you graduate from college, you'll move on"
"Yeah. Bachelors, masters, and even doctors want to move on..."
"Wonderful."
"Huh?"
"I can't believe you have such a big goal at this age. I respect that."
"I'm nothing like that..."
"No, you don't have to be modest. But... I see. This college does seem to have a lot of people to choose from."
"... but the aristocrats are even more amazing, I think... right?
"Aristocrats...... but elves would also have a pretty good magic aptitude"
"... I'm a falling out, huh? I'm not very good at magic."
"Right...... but people are not good at it. I think we should stretch our specialty."
When I say that, Elisa laughs softly.
But it wasn't like ridicule, it was a laugh that I thought was purely heartfelt fun.
"Hehe..."
"What's up?
"Kind of like Ray, teacher"
"Really?
"Yeah. At the same age... I don't think"
"Well... but actually, it's often said"
"Well I guess... me too... I think so..."
"Ha, don't you say"
"Hehe. Right."
"Well again, would you like to be friends with me?
"Friend... but I haven't had any friends before... and I don't know..."
"If me and Elisa think we're friends with each other, we're friends. You just have to take it personally. And friendship is something that goes beyond logic and reason. You don't have to feel that bad."
I reach out softly.
That's how I'm afraid. When she reaches out, too, she shakes my hand back. Thin, tight hands. But she decided to be friends with me of her own accord. I was more than happy with that.
"Regards from now on"
"Yeah... welcome..."
Soon afterwards, the teaching came and stayed in class.
We stayed next to each other and took a serious class.
◇
The class was over, and I was walking in the school building. I've already broken up with Elisa, and I'm aiming for a place.
When we get to where we want to be, we knock with Concon Con.
"Ray-White. I've done it."
"... I don't mind coming in"
"Excuse me."
I gently open the door and slowly close it with my own hands.
In front of you is one of the seven great sorcerers, Abby-Garnett, the man. I mean, this is the dean's office, and I'm secretly called in, and this is how I stand.
She is sitting in a chair and the sunset light she gives from behind further illuminates her burning bright red hair.
"Hey, Ray. Ever since the Far East."
"Ha. Long time no see, Colonel"
"Come on. I'm retired now. And you too... this is unbelievable."
"Excuse me. So what can I call you?
"... Abby, so what do you say?
"Ha. Well, I'll call you Abby. Best regards, Abby."
"... heh. Ha ha! Of course, I'm kidding! You're the same, Ray."
"Of course, I know. So that's right...... Mr. Abby, so what do you say?
"Ah. Sounds good. But I'm a little lonely that you won't call me Colonel... but I can't help it."
"From now on, are we going to focus on fostering backwards?
"Right. Well, because you're still the seven most active sorcerers. There's more to do."
"Are you going again?
"That's possible. Well, there won't be a fight on the front line. But that would be the same for you, Ray-White. You are more successful in the Far East than I am."
"No. In my case, the major... no, because there was a master"
"Well... but I didn't know that young you would succeed the Ice Sword Mage. Time passes quickly, naturally."
"Mr. Abby has been beautiful since then."
"Ha, that's his educational gift."
"Ha. Women praise their appearance first. That's the iron rule, and it's so engraved in this body that it doesn't like it."
"Heh heh... right. No, it's a nostalgia. That battlefield was hell itself. But, Ray included, it was because we had company that we could survive this far."
"I'm afraid so."
"Well... I can tell you the old story, but I have a little favor for you"
"Ha. I'm happy to take it. I asked Abby for a convenience when she started school."
"It's not like that and the terms of exchange..."
Mr. Abby takes a single envelope out of his pocket. That's how they give it to me.
"Let me take a look"
Look through.
And when I understood right away, I gave it back to her.
"I see. Could there be an imperial spy in the kingdom of Arnold..."
"That's right. It is also possible that he is lurking inside this college. Of course, the faculty has been notified, but Ray also wants me to know if he knows anything."
"Ha! Roger that! and if you discover it, are you sure you want to keep it alive and catch it?
"Oh right. If I kill you by mistake, it's a hassle. No, in your case, it would be quicker to kill... because there are political issues."
"I fully understand that."
"Nice to meet you, then. And this is a different matter, but how about that? Life in college."
"We are very satisfied. Looks like you're blessed with your alumni too. I can't thank you enough for this opportunity."
"Well...... good to see you made good on that promise. Well, cure me well here."
"Ha. Here again, it's up to me to look back at myself from scratch"
"Heh heh, tough as ever. But that's your charm. [M] See you later, Ray."
"Ha. Now if you'll excuse me."
Salute me again and I'll leave the room as it is.
Life in this college is at peace so far. I hear no fury, no screaming, no screaming like the Far East Battle. It's a peaceful place. But I'll find out later. This place will never be safe again...