"Well, I know you've all heard rumors, but it's that time of year."

First thing in the morning. Gray Teaching tells that clearly today in front of the lecture.

That's how, at the same time as the words, the classroom starts to bother.

What the hell is there? I'm not pinned because there's something I don't like about this world.

"Practical exercises in the Kafka Forest. Some of the guys may be asking seniors, but we're going to do it again this year as usual"

Kafka Forest, huh?

I know that. It is a vast forest further north of this college. Sometimes demons appear, and the Ordinary rarely comes close. Besides, I heard that even magicians don't go if they don't have experience in action... do they? You mean to use it to measure students' strength in practical exercises?

Hmm... when I recognize that this resembles a military coaching, I get into the posture of listening firmly to Gray teaching. I don't know, I'm behind in this college. At least I want to be firm about my attitude.

"Let's give it another overview. First of all, the aim of this college is to train brilliant magicians. The Dean of the College says, well, 80% of students don't exaggerate, but still, basic abilities are required if they are students of this college. From now on, various paths can be considered, such as those entering the army in pursuit of the Sorcerer Swordsman, and those advancing to university as researchers. It is also important, of course, that we decide on its purpose at an early stage and work hard in the area of expertise. However, in this college, enrolment in common educational subjects is compulsory between one and two years. This is part of it."

I see. I think this internship is in favor of a strong magician in action, but perhaps not surprisingly. You mean not just train your body like a military exercise, but train magicians from the point of view of education, both physically and mentally......

Sure, I know a lot of magicians from the college, but everyone combined their abilities as well as their brilliance. Seemed to see one of those scales, and I had a strange sense of satisfaction.

"Then I'll give you an overview. Kafka Forest. That's about a vast forest north of here. Many will know. Of course, there are demons out there, and if you do poorly, you risk being killed by them. Of course, on that day, think of backups by teachers and upper classmates coming in but fighting demons as a must. This will be my first real life class, but don't ask for help, okay? That will be reflected in your grades. If you do it badly, it can also cause you to stay in the year."

Gray teaching as he draws an overall view of the Kafka Forest on the blackboard.

I see... the terrain itself doesn't seem that difficult.

"And the purpose is to reach the center of the Kafka Forest. The time limit is within 48 hours. After that, it will be disqualified. Of course, those who have been able to fulfill that condition will be reflected in their grades, and vice versa. Now the problem here is that this is going to be an internship in a party. Ichiro Lotus. If my people fail, I fail too. Have it hit this internship under the circumstances. And the party's in pairs of four. Of course, I won't specify it here. Work with whomever you like and come to practice. Then distribute the materials, so make sure you check that."

That's how the material comes around from the previous one.

It feels like what Gray Teaching mentioned is on it as it is, but it also says more details.

─ ─ Hmm... I see.

This is going to be quite fun this time. I like to study, but I never hate actually moving my body either. Besides, if it's a case like this one, my magic is going to help.

"Then the rest of the class of the day can be used to organize a party within the class. Of course you can use other classes. This will be done throughout the year. Networking in places like this is also important. Now if you'll excuse me..."

As the Gray teaching leaves the classroom, the students stand up simultaneously and begin to speak up to other humans.

That would be the case, too. It would be advantageous if you could work with better people. Even if that's what you were capable of. But reality won't be so sweet. It's hard to think of good people going out of their way, working with inferior things, etc. I'm sure I expected the overall party composition to be one of antagonistic strength.

While I'm at it, the Evie one shows up in front of me wondering what I'm gonna do.

"Ray, let's form it."

"Evie. Are you sure? It's a well-known fact that I'm not good at magic."

"Hehe. That's about it, let me handle it. But you're good at moving, aren't you? I think it's always a good move in sword-based training."

"Well then... shall we form"

"Whoa!"

Look closely. I thought so.

I can't use magic well due to certain circumstances. That's not ordinary people from Ordinary or anything, it's a different situation... That's why I can't use all the magic well, but no other skill has been lost. There is some magic that can be used, and basic body movements, plus other knowledge, do still remain.

Because it was necessary to survive.

I was doing it with some restraint in my sword skills training, but the Evi one seems to have solid eyes. I was strangely glad that was the case.

"Well. What about the rest? Think it's a pretty tough party with a dead magician?

"Stop masturbating. But well... because Ray certainly doesn't have a good reputation."

"Huh. Say it."

"It's true. But I believe you."

"What?

"You must be something different. My sixth sense is responding."

"Well... to be honest, I have experience in the woods and especially in the jungle. From edible foods, non-edible foods. From securing freshwater, there is also a technique to start a fire. Survival related, to be honest, is number eighteen. This is also a technique that we have developed in rural forests."

"Oh! I knew it! I was wondering if it was something like that! You know this internship, right? It's not just witchcraft. I thought saying you had a time limit of 48 hours would be pretty tough. That's why I think it's important to know that."

"Evie. You're quite a delicate thinker, even though the figures are big."

"Hehe, right? That's an extra big figure!

While the two of us were talking like that, I saw one student roaming around.

"Evi."

"What?

"How's Elisa?

"Ooh. Isn't that nice? I'd like to count on the excellent witchcraft of the half elf."

"Then let's go ask him out."

"Ouch!

That's how we move on inside the cumbersome classroom and speak to Elisa, who was face-to-face. She sat still and looked down, but when she looked at my face, she also gave a ha-happy look... shade quickly.

"Elisa. How about you join us?

"Ah... but the... I'm glad... I got my feet together..."

"I'm fine. Besides, I'm a dead sorcerer, right? Reputation alone would put me in the best hands."

"But... Ray's good at exercising, isn't he?

"Well, to the crowd"

"That's what this internship is about... because I think I have the ability... but I'm the worst..."

"Elisa."

"Ya......!

I'm looking down at her. I'm forced to lift my face. And when she fixed Elisa's face with both hands, she said, looking closely at her beautiful and brilliant eyes, Kira.

"Look, Elisa. It is virtue to be humble. But if everything goes too far, it can also be poisonous. You should have more confidence in yourself. [M] But I'm never optimistic, I'm not telling you to be positive. Realistically, let's look at our feet and move on. You know what you can do, what you can't do. And get your people to support what's missing and vice versa. This one will surely benefit Elisa even in the sense of facing herself. So let's stick with us."

"... Ray-kun"

Gradually, my vitality returns to those eyes.

No longer shaded.

Just a little, but her motivation caught fire. I felt that way.

"Hehe. Ray's right! I'm counting on Elisa, too, and I'll be there for you. So let's go together!

"Yeah... thanks, both of you..."

I'm sure whoever sees that look smiling at Nicole will find it fascinating. That's how I got my third member and I was thinking about what to do with one more... exactly, the Blue Sky Thunderbolt came.

"Mr. Rose! With us!

"No, definitely with us!

"No. How about with us! Mr. Rose!"

Amelia-Rose, the eldest daughter of the Rose family headed by three great nobles.

That talent is already where everyone admits it. It is self-evident reason that Amelia should be pulled this way. But when she turns it all down, she moves in a certain direction.

"Sorry, I have an appointment..."

And it was just the three of us who came.

"Is there one more person available?

"Absolutely. Your seat has been vacant since the beginning."

"Hehe. Isn't Ray oddly motivated?

"It's comforting to have you. Besides, we have the best members. It's natural to roll, isn't it?

When she grins niggardly, she also returns niggardly and people's evil grin.

That's how the party members of this exercise decided.