Maou No Utsuwa

Imperial Schutzlairen Royal College in the Imperial Capital of the Schutzarten Empire is a consistent school from primary to secondary level and the largest school in the Empire.

Many of the graduates of the College will move on to the Royal Knights School, the Royal Political School, which is an advanced school, and it is a story of the past that selected students within the Empire will learn to develop the military and political personnel of the future Empire….

It is certain that graduates will take up a key position in the Empire in the future, but it is not because it is an excellent talent.

Most of the students are descendants of nobility and are only allowed admission to the college by virtue of their status.

Naturally there are some outstanding students among them, but the appearance of the College as a place to train talented people regardless of their status, as demanded by the first Emperor Schutzarten, the founder of the College and ancestor of the Empire, is distorted without a shadow to see.

I rarely see people from civilian backgrounds in the college. Even if rarely are truly talented people integrated from other schools, eventually those students will leave for another school knowing that their future will not materialize in the way they want.

People of civilian origin have not been allowed to move on to the Royal Knights School or the Royal Political School since the beginning.

The Schutz Alten Empire, which boasts the largest print on this continent, had lost its breadth of taste because of its strength and richness.

Over the years, this distortion has gradually eroded the empire, but few realize it.

Spring is here again this year and it is time for new students to enroll. It should be a delightful season for teachers to see their first students, but only this year, things were a little different.

The faces of teachers, especially those who see the middle parts, cannot hide their melancholy.

"Are you a golden generation..."

"What is it, is it?

"That's what they call this year's middle year."

"It's gold. Well, I certainly can't say that, but it's a headache for us to take care of it."

The Golden Generation. This year's middle freshman year has a reason to be called this. The integration team from the middle department has the same face.

The first is Hildegand Ezenberg, the eldest daughter of the Oriental Uncle family. A woman with excellent swordsmanship arms, said to be the strongest in her generation.

Its rivalry includes Oscar Fulheim, the eldest son of the Knights of the Empire. All you have to do is hold the Knight Commander in his father, and his skill is situated in the same row as Hildegand Ezenberg.

And Deefreet Oppenheim, the second son of the Western Berber family. Though the arm of the sword is one step inferior to the two ahead, the difference is said to be slight. On the other hand, magical prowess is said to be one step above the two.

And Marie Costre, the eldest daughter of the head of the Imperial Mage Corps. Needless to say, magical prowess is considered the best.

There is another important person, but this has not been made public.

All excel not only in swords and magic but also in academia. And the students who follow them also have many talented people. Precisely the face that deserves to be called the golden generation responsible for the future of the Empire, but the problem is that its parents are powerful contenders for forces within the Empire.

There is a good chance that the dispute over that parent's home will be brought to the college. Teachers get depressed, too.

"To classify, there's no mistake, is there?

In the staff office, the head of the school year presses the attention of the teachers responsible for class organization. It's been a recurring sight these days.

"Yep. I've checked many times."

"Are subordinate aristocrats also checking properly?

A subordinate aristocrat is an aristocrat who follows a leading aristocrat. The Empire has four Counts at the top of the aristocracy, each with a wide territory, east, west, north and south. The territory is too vast to be ruled by one Count alone, so the territory is further divided into several parts, each of which subordinate aristocracy is entrusted to rule.

Many of the subordinate nobles are in better condition than under the Emperor, because the Count of Fang has the power to order the nobility. The distortion of the Empire, which created many nobles, appears here in order to reward the Medal of Merit.

Naturally, the children of those subordinate aristocrats are also enrolled in the College. Besides, dare to match the admission of the children of the upper aristocracy.

There are many pupils in the middle school who are supposed to be twelve years old and admitted by mistake. For subordinate aristocrats, to deepen the connection with the human beings of the upper aristocracy. For the upper aristocracy on the other hand, in order to make it possible to support the college life of their own children, as well as to clarify the upward and downward relationship at this point.

It is a result of mutual interest, and the College cannot contest the intentions of these aristocrats.

That's the same for the Knights, the Demon Division. In other words, the status of the Empire has almost been turned into a hereditary attack.

"It's okay. We divide it into the same classes."

"What about the other students?

"I just can't be that attentive. Appropriately assigned where class size is insufficient."

"Are you all right?

"Only those of the Border Lords confirm. No one has a territory that could be a problem, but we're making it another class just in case."

"Really, and one still?

"This is the class of those who are the neighborhood leaders. It was better that way."

"Huh? Really?

The head of the school year raised his surprise. The border area is a source of concern for the Empire. I don't know what it means to want to be in the same class as the children of that neighborhood.

"It seems to be more of a consideration than to have a poor connection to a certain leading family."

"You don't really have a problem with the borderline people, do you?

The anxiety of the head of the school year just solicits. Even if I knew now, I'd push it.

"I'm not saying absolutely. There's no way you know I'm a borderline rebel against the Empire."

If you ask, it feels like a turd already.

"So is that. Who sees it, by the way?

"That was Dr. Mirea..."

"You have a better teacher, don't you?

"Outstanding teachers were taken to other classes. No way, you can't say that class is the most important thing, can you?

This is also a reflection of the intentions of the four previous parents. I want my own children to learn from good teachers. It can be described as simple kindness, but if leading experts think about it, it will be reflected in the college teacher's appointment as it is.

"That's right..."

"Dr. Mirea is a little sturdy, but that's a reversal of seriousness"

"Right. Except for a little hysterical."

"That's the problem, isn't it? I hope you don't have a problem."

"That's luck already. Ok. I can't help but worry about it now. It's time for the admissions ceremony. Let's head to the venue."

"Yeah. Right."

That luck didn't turn out, but it would be pathetic to blame the teachers for that.

Class classification chart for the middle part left on the teacher's desk.

Group E for one year, attendance number three, the name of Kamui Kreutz was there.

◇ ◇ ◇

When the entrance ceremony is taking place in the auditorium. Behind the school building a short distance from it. There was a student walking in the woods behind it.

It's Kamui, the student in the brand new middle uniform.

For Kamui. That place I once knew. Go back without getting lost. Never a place with good memories. On the contrary, it's a place where I've been annoyed by my classmates many times.

Still, in re-entering the college, Kamui wanted to visit here first. To this place, which is a place of bitter memories and a place of beginnings.

Two years have passed since I went to adopt my child. That means that nearly three years have passed since Kamui left the College's elementary school.

Kamui, who left the college at Kamui Honfried, changed his name to Kamui Kreutz and returned to the college.

There was, to be honest, a little lost in this choice, but beyond. It's important to start studying again properly in taking over the territory. My parents persuaded me to re-enter the college from the middle school.

Most of all, Kamui's purpose is not that. Because there were many things I wanted to keep in mind for the future. In fact, even when it comes to studying, Kamui thinks that learning in the territory is a much more meaningful content.

And my parents know that. The only reason I had a very tough and talented tutor was because I was one of those parents.

My parents' best hope is that Kamui's noble haters will be fixed at all. That's why I want one or two of my generation's nobles to make a friend.

I know how those parents feel, painfully, but Kamui herself doesn't have that feeling yet. Compared to the same generation, Kamui has quite an adult spot, but at twelve, he's still a child. When it comes to aristocracy, emotion takes precedence.

Eventually arriving at the place of destination, Kamui lowered his hips to the ground and looked up at the sky. There is a blue sky in the sky. The moon that floated in the pitch-black darkness of that time can't even be seen at this hour.

"... I miss it. Apparently it does."

"Really? That's good. I think I miss it, too. It's only been three years."

It was a kamui talking to the sky, but there was a voice to answer it.

"Three years, huh?

"Years feel different in the Lord and me. You know that, don't you?

"Sort of.... This is where it started. My life."

"You exaggerate, huh?

I thought you were dead.

"Honestly, I didn't think I could either. But the Lord was alive. Besides, I didn't expect to see you again in that country."

"Did you feel destined?

"You'll have to feel it. No, what we met here was already fate. Is there such a coincidence? The vessel of the object that you acquired for your life appeared in front of you."

"Sort of. Thanks to you, I've gained strength."

"At the same time, there's misery."

"... there is no choice in that. That's my destiny. Yes, Mother said.... could my mother have even made a prophecy?

The words left by my mother beautifully allude to Kamui's future.

"It wouldn't, would it? You can predict without the power of prophecy. Easy for you."

"So is that... That doesn't mean the road is set."

"That's good. I thank you for the fate of meeting the Lord, but I do not want anything to be decided on that fate"

Even if someone listened to the conversation, they wouldn't know exactly what they were talking about.

"Me too. Kind of an impatient request, though. God might piss me off."

"Even though you don't believe me?

"I don't believe you. God is there. Just to watch. Right."

"That's right. It's wrong to rely on God. The world of the earth is for those who live on the earth. That way of life is also the freedom of those who live on the earth."

"Good word. It's bad for the bishop, but it resonates much more in the Word than in the Church's teaching."

It's something that church officials will never be allowed to hear. I don't know if it's called heresy or apostasy, but it's definitely going to be viewed as a problem.

"Really? That's a little hard to light up."

"Really? It's rare that Aur can illuminate."

"What do you think I am?

"Now a cat. And a benefactor, a valued companion."

"You can still light it up. Well, should we go? It's about the end of the admissions ceremony. And those two, they're absolutely mad, aren't they?

"I told him I'd be here for once."

"Right before the entrance ceremony, right? For both of us, it's like eating leftovers."

"... is that true too? Then let's go. Anxiety's gone, and there's no use here anymore."

Kamui gets up all the time and walks out toward the school building. Running around its foot was one black cat.

◇ ◇ ◇

Not to say it's not the first time the college has entered a middle school building. With the same construction, many Kamui were in a hurry.

If you decide that your freshman floor is on the ground floor and you go into Group E, things are really different. All the students I don't think are very freshmen look suspicious and stare at Kamui.

I rushed out of the classroom and looked at the indication that it was hanging and it said 2E. I got into my sophomore class by mistake. When I catch a student walking down the hall and ask him where his freshman classroom is, what a third floor he says it is.

There is no change of class in the middle part. For this reason, every year, students moved to the classroom display in order to avoid the hassle of moving the classroom.

When he ran up the stairs and opened the classroom door, his teacher Miglia already stood in front of the classroom.

"Uh..."

"Name your name."

A Miriam teacher standing at the lecture stands still staring at Kamui.

Kamui Kreutz.

"Yeah, I know. You're the only student who's gonna be late for the first day."

"Then don't ask."

"What the hell!?

I meant to whine small, but in a quiet classroom, the voice reached the lecture floor, well.

"No, it's nothing"

"... stand behind the classroom as punishment"

"Yes."

Kamui closed the classroom door and proceeded to the window, where he stood facing forward.

"Why do you stand there?

"It's the third floor. I thought the view would be nice."

"Huh?! You're not reflecting at all!

"No, that's not true. We reflect more deeply than the abyss hole in Northende."

"Blah!" "Dull"

Students were heard blowing voices and sneaking laughter from all over the quiet classroom.

"Oh, shit."

"Be quiet!

Dr. Miriam's anger echoes in the classroom. Students who rush to correct their dwellings and keep their mouths shut.

"Kamui Kreutz"

"Yes."

"Take your seats."

"Is it good?

"Instead, it is the submission of a reflection. Two manuscript forms. Do you understand?

"No, that's just so much reflection..."

"Three, sir."

"... Yes. Uh, seats?

"There's only one available seat, isn't there?

Looking over the classroom, there was certainly one empty seat in front of the hallway side where no one was sitting.

"Oh, there was"

Kamui slips through between the desks where the students sit and sits in the empty seats. Upon seeing it through, Dr. Miriam opened her teat with one cough.

"Then we'll start the homeroom. Pick up attendance. Alexis."

"Yes."

Ivan-kun.

"Yes."

"Kamui-kun"

…………

I can't be here. I haven't heard back from Kamui.

"Kamui-kun?

Faced from the missing book, Dr. Miglia, once again, called Kamui's name.

"Doctor, isn't taking attendance now late for me?

"… four sheets"

The answer to Kamui's question was ruthless.

"No, if you're not, and you're not late, the reflections are in the first place"

I'm not convinced by that, Kamui, but I eat.

"Five."

"Shh?"

That just ends up making things worse.

"After the teacher enters the classroom, it's all late. This is the rule for this class. That's good, right?

"... Yes"

Even after the obvious, I can't complain when they say it's so grand. I can't tell you because it only ends with more sheets.

"Bye. Kamui-kun"

"You're persistent"

"Ro-"

"Yes! I'm in Kamui Kreutz!

"Great. Claudia......"

"Yes."

"Kevin."

When you are done picking up attendance, the next step is grouping. There are many classes of collective action when it comes to the middle. Extracurricular classes will, of course, work on assignments from group to group, even in regular classes.

This is also a rule laid down by the First Emperor, the founder of the College. The original aim was to remove the hedge of identity by acting collectively, but that doesn't make any sense now either.

The connections and titles of my parents are reflected in the grouping. Instead of removing the hedge, it would create a closed group.

Things are a little different for the most part for Group E this year. As a result of the emphasis placed on connecting parents during the class division phase, students in group E without a leading family were only descendants with no series.

"First, I'll make sure. Do you have a group that wants to be in the same group?

Still, in entering the grouping, Dr. Millia made a confirmation.

"Yes."

It was Kamui who raised his hand first.

"What? Is that you?

"Is there a problem?

"Nothing else. Uh, who is it?

"Alto and Lutz should be in the same group."

"... oh, it's true"

Looking at the missing books, Dr. Miglia is convinced. The absenteeism books are not just for taking absenteeism, they are detailed about the students. Alto and Rutz's background did say Viscount Kreutz. Because the two had no surnames on them, Dr. Miglia assumed they were civilians and there was no connection.

"But Kamui-kun's home is on the border, right?

"What's that?

"Border students are connected to their parents..."

"I don't know what's going on in the other house. I need you to come with me."

The offspring of the borderline lord come into school at the same time as the offspring of his subordinates, in a manner similar to that of the leading aristocratic family. This is affected by the situation on the border. The peripheral territory is a country destroyed by the Empire. If the younger brother there is a former royalty, there is a former nobleman under his ministry. The children of such former aristocrats are specifically allowed unconditional admission.

It was meant not to miss the offspring of a former aristocrat, who would have a magical talent, but it has also now become perverted.

To find out if the Empire has any rebellious frontiers, we are bringing them to the Imperial Capital, including their subordinate descendants. Borderline officials who know it often spend time in academies with each other's unfamiliar faces so as not to make the relationship between their parents as public as possible. Such a custom can be made at some point.

"Okay. Then Kamui-kun and Alt-kun, Lutz-kun are in the same group."

"Are you there?... are you there?

"Yes."

"Mr. Therese."

"I am in the same group as Lady Claudia."

"Yes. Dear Claudia, no, what happens after Mr. Claudia and Mr. Therese are in the same group?

No one but Kamui and Theresa raises their hands. Confirming that, Dr. Millia decided to move on.

"Then the rest of us will decide by scratch."

"" "Whoa!

Students raise their voices. For the students, it's a screw-up that will shape college life ahead. Naturally, it's exciting.

"Please pull one out of the box. There's a number on the paper. That's the number of my group. I'll be ready, just a moment."

Students waiting to scratch look like they'll have fun, mixing expectations and anxiety about who they'll be in the same group as.

"First Kamui-kun and Mr. Claudia"

"" Yes ""

"We will first determine the group number of the two of us. There are five people in a group, so each one of them will be whaled for the missing number of people, right?

"So that's just it, right?

Kamui opened his mouth when he heard Dr. Miglia explain.

"Yes?"

Dr. Miglia could not immediately understand the meaning of Kamui's words.

"Three of us, two of them. There's just five of us."

Seeing the reaction, Kamui re-tells Dr. Miglia to understand.

"You can't do that!

Dr. Milia immediately denied Kamui's suggestion.

"But that would save you more time pulling a whale, wouldn't it? It's a hassle to decide on our group and then pull out the whale for the number of people, right?

"No, not a hassle"

"That me too, I think that's good"

"Mr. Claudia!" "Dear Claudia!

Teacher and Theresa both voiced surprise at the same time that the female student affirmed Kamui's opinion.

"... something very complicated. You don't like being with me that much?

"Yeah. I said I'd be good in the same group."

"Oh well. What you hate is you and your teacher. Now I don't know what to do..., well I don't care"

"I don't care..."

"It's not like I really want to be in the same group. If you don't like them, you can stop them."

"Then there's no such thing as that!

Before Claudia opens her mouth, she simply refuses to let Therese be in the same group.

"Ah shit. Okay, Doctor, I'm gonna whack you."

"Yeah, no. You don't even bother pulling a whale to decide on a group of two. Claudia's group is A, Kamui-kun's group is D."

"... A and D, not A and B?

"Is there a problem?

"... nothing else"

Various words were born to praise Kamui Kreutz, but two of them are targeted. It's two things: a man of integrity and a man of treachery and transgression.

This came from the difference in position to see Kamui. Kamui from an ally is someone who acts for an ally, even if he sometimes puts himself at risk. From the enemy, on the other hand, he will always be a coward who plots and uses his spiteful hands in peace, even if he is a woman or a child, without any mercy.

In later times, there were those who brought up the character of this Kamui and described the small event of this mid-year grouping as a turning point in history, etc.

If at this time the teacher and Theresa had stayed out of the way and Kamui and Claudia were in the same group, if they had been closer, Kamui's behavior would have been different since then.

This is what they say when the history of the Empire turns out differently.

But this presumption is not appreciated, as it does not see the nature of Kamui and his companions.

For Kamui and others, their peers and allies were referring to different subjects. They are choosing allies for their purpose, and allies who are no longer fit for purpose are no longer allies. The object of their faith is against their peers, not their allies.

And Claudia has no chance of being one of them, even if she could be on her side.

But there are circumstances that people who appreciate like this can't deny completely. In the Middle Ages Kamui is gaining more company. My people, not my allies. I can't say enough that it wasn't in this grouping.

In the end, no one can be commended for how the events of this day have affected history. What we know is that these three years in the middle have had a huge impact on Kamui Kreutz in choosing this way forward.