Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Magic, Knight, Priest, and Reconnaissance Departments.

Lichten Academy was divided into four major disciplines.

This reflected the academys emphasis on practicality and the basic party composition.

In other words, the divisions within the academy mirrored the divisions in the real world.

For example, there was tension between Reconnaissance and Magic.

From the magicians perspective, scouts were somewhat uneducated (according to magicians), and they werent well-regarded compared to knights or priests.

From the scouts perspective, they did similar jobs, but magicians comfortably cast spells from behind while they worked hard.

This atmosphere was also reflected in Lichten Academy.

< Foundations of Reconnaissance and Exploration >

Professor Rowen of the Reconnaissance Departments class was summoned to the western forest for that reason.

We needed to properly educate these novice magicians who only care about their own abilities.

The shadowy forest where monsters and powerful creatures roamed.

While they werent deadly, they were powerful enough to break the spirit of magic students.

Thats why the < Foundations of Reconnaissance and Exploration > class was suddenly summoned to the western end of the Lichten Academy grounds just before the class began.

As for Ian

Where is everyone?

Of course, he didnt know that.

An empty classroom.

If it were Pongpong, he would have been in despair, sulking in a corner of the classroom, claiming to be ostracized.

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He quickly asked nearby students and professors for information.

As a result, he could reach the western outskirts of Lichten Academy.

There he is!

The moment when students and professors could be seen in the distance.

Someone shouted.

It seemed like a professor.

Wow, they had good eyes. I cant even see facial features from here.

As he got closer, the professors appearance became clearer.

Pale skin and short blond hair.

Overall, a slim but agile-looking body stood out.

But what impressed him the most was the pointed ears.

Elf!

No wonder they were having classes near the forest; it seemed to match the professors background.

Im sorry.

Ian approached the professor and bowed his head respectfully.

By the way, was this person, or rather, elf, a man?

From up close, there was a strong sense of androgyny, even in their voice.

Student Ian. Why are you late? Everyone had to wait under the scorching sun because of you.

The professor asked in a cold tone, seemingly quite angry.

Now that he thought about it, the atmosphere here wasnt particularly pleasant.

Its eerie.

Did the professors words serve as some kind of signal?

Following that, the students directed disdainful glances at Ian.

We had to stand in the scorching sun because of you.

Pongpong is like that.

It was the look in their eyes.

These b*stards?

Naturally, Ian felt unjust.

If a classmate had been summoned by the homeroom teacher, it was something he could at least offer some understanding for. Or at the very least, he could have given the professor a reason for his lateness.

In his frustrated state of mind, he could have simply laid out the truth before the professor.

However, Ian shook his head.

Pongpongs reputation within the class was beyond terrible. Anything could happen at any moment because of it.

Thats why Ian chose a different approach.

Im sorry. Because Professor Violet was urgently looking for me, I couldnt say anything to my colleagues and had to rush there.

Of course, it was somewhat unfair, that was a fact.

But there was no reason to turn the classmates into enemies.

Instead, handling it this way was like leaving a debt to the kids.

And sure enough,

The sharp gazes of those sharp-witted ones softened in an instant.

Some even lowered their gazes to the floor.

They must have felt a slight sense of guilt.

After all, school is like a small society.

Ian, who had already experienced social life before the possession, thought.

He had plenty of room to handle such incidents lightly.

It was a reflexive question.

It seemed that the current Lina, the sole focus of Ians attention, couldnt help but be concerned about it.

Unconsciously, Lina bit her lip.

Lina, are you feeling unwell?

Huh? Oh? No, its nothing. Hehe.

Lina quickly regained her smile.

I thought I wouldnt have to deal with this anymore.

She was surprised.

When Ian reappeared.

And when she made a resolution.

To just think of him as non-existent.

But that doesnt work.

He had changed too much.

Sometimes, he used to be someone she worried about and would glance at even if she turned around. Now, even though she was staring at him like this, he wouldnt meet her eyes at all.

Rather, if it doesnt work out, just do it alone. I feel like I have some leeway.

This cant go on.

Once again, the sudden change in a person was quite unsettling.

Lina swallowed her saliva.

Everything is perfect.

Scouting practice.

And the location was the Shadow Forest.

Furthermore, the team composition was in pairs.

There couldnt be a more perfect opportunity to be alone together.

If we go deep into the forest, no one will notice.

Lina lightly nodded her head.

It seemed like it would work.

Lina, want to team up with me?

Ahaha Sorry!

She rejected her friends offer with a laugh.

Then she turned to face Ian.

There was no smile on her face.

One step.

Two steps.

Lina approached Ian.

Her clenched fist turned red as if she had made a decision.

Just like that, it wasnt long before she was by Ians side.

Swoosh!

?

Someone brushed past Lina.

And then, they stuck to Ian in front of her.

Ian! Lets team up!

Lina stopped in her tracks.

No.

Did someone just ask Ian to be on their team?

She couldnt believe it.

Especially when I came all the way here?

Blink. Blink.

Lina stared blankly at the scene before her.

This didnt ever happen before.

What should she do?

Her mind went blank.

At that moment, the professor shouted,

You there, the red-haired student whos alone.

Who was the red-haired student who was alone?

Ah. Its me.

Linas head turned back toward the professor.

Lina, couldnt find a team member?

The professor asked.

Lina looked around.

Everyone had a partner.

Whats this?

Am I the only one without a team?

Her eyes gradually filled with embarrassment.

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