Chapter - 258 - The Truth Revealed (3) 3.txt
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[258] The Truth Revealed (3)
Nade came out. She's the kind of person who likes to hang out with all the students, but she couldn't help but take sides now that she's in this situation.
"You guys, stop now. Of course, it's shocking that Shirone is a commoner, but that doesn't mean he lied on purpose. If I had asked, I would have been honest. Because Shirone has such a personality. It's not good for students from the same school to attack each other for things outside of competition."
"compete? don't bullshit Commoners, commoners! Are you friends with commoners outside? that's not it! How can you accept Shirone when you are also in the position of being helped by many commoners in your family?"
Nade sighed.
I couldn't understand the language, so it was useless to try to convince him.
Of course, there was some truth in James' words, and it wasn't that their feelings were incomprehensible.
But what? Shirone was already his most precious friend, and he never wanted to see him sad.
James thought that Eruki and Nade had already taken a bean pod against Shirone, so he changed his target to Dante.
"Dante! you say something Of these, you are the one who gets the most heat. Because I was humiliated like that by a commoner!"
Dante put on a puzzled expression.
"I'm pissed, but are there any commoners or nobles? I just lost because I lost."
He was the first to reveal his feelings about the confrontation, but even he was plain.
James finally realized what was going on.
It's Dante's group and Shirone's group, and they don't want to get entangled with the middle-ranking group.
It was clear that he was ignoring reality, as if he would be on the same level as himself if he spoke ill of Shirone.
James lowered his head and swayed, then fired impatiently.
"Was it like that after all? Do you all want to F*ck Shirone? Because no one can beat Shirone at school anymore! If you take the side of Shirone, you will think that you look amazing too, right? There is no difference between you and me. In the end, it's just the same loser!"
Dante said, spinning the ice in the iced coffee.
"That went a little too far. I lost, but why are you excited?"
"You are the one who doesn't pretend! To be honest, I can't stand it. Does it make sense to lose so miserably and be okay? say it. You were beaten so badly by Shirone that you passed out. What are you thinking about living?"
"Because these kids want to see you!"
Closer couldn't stand it and left. Before Dante's defeat, the children who hadn't even met eyes were running amok.
"it's okay. stop."
After drying the closer, Dante looked up at the ceiling. And after thinking for a while, he slowly opened his mouth.
"if… … What if the design of the automaton had been simplified a bit?"
James's expression distorted at the sudden noise.
"what? What nonsense are you talking about all of a sudden?"
"Pascal's circuitry should have been a little more intuitive. For example, it would have been better if the roles were distributed in this way, attack if it was offense and defense if it was defense. Could it be that there were too many types of basic magic? If I had only used the wind cutter without the fireball, my mobility would have increased."
Dante's nonstop words made the students look dazed.
Eruki and Nade listened intently.
Certainly, if it had unfolded that way, the game would have changed a little bit.
James, on the other hand, was tight-lipped and trembling with rage.
Dante stood up with a cup of coffee and approached him.
"If you ask me what I'm thinking about, all I can think about is magic. Because I go to magic school. What are you really thinking about? Whether Shirone is a commoner or an aristocrat, what does that have to do with your magic?"
James' face turned red.
As the shame surged in, I felt like I wanted to leave and run away at any moment.
However, I couldn't show such ugliness in front of my juniors.
He, who had been pushed back by logic, acted forcefully this time.
"Shut up, shut up! How about you? You didn't even kneel to Shirone. I'd rather kill him or something, but he shouted loudly, and he's still alive!"
Closer's eyes went cold.
"James, do you want to die?"
James was frightened and startled, but the words had already come out.
Besides, Closer was the one who was beaten by Eruki, so he couldn't use force here.
"It's true! say it! What are you if you are not a person who is different from the outside?"
Dante was silent for a moment.
It wasn't really a deep thought. I was just waiting for Shirone's voice to end.
"that is… … ."
Dante said lightly.
"I couldn't die. Dying is scary."
"What, what?"
Eruki burst out laughing.
I'm not laughing at Dante.
Dying is, of course, scary for anyone. As Shirone said, it's because he's just a human being.
I don't like Dante, but I liked his automaton-like personality.
"I really fought with the determination to die, but when it turned out like this, I couldn't die. That's all. I don't want to get down on my knees."
James lost his temper.
Dante and the others and Shirone and the others couldn't understand at all what they were thinking about. In his eyes, everyone looked like a psychopath.
"haha! ok, now i get it You loser guy! In the end, he gave a tail to Shirone. You were a child who didn't even have the courage to die from the start! Why don't we go back to that prestigious Royal Magic School?"
Closer made a serious decision to dump James.
It's true that until now, I've been discouraged by the aftermath of defeat, and I've been reluctant to beat someone up. But he couldn't just let the guy who insulted Dante go.
"Dante, stop interfering now."
Closer patted his fist and approached James.
But this time, Dante stopped the closer.
"it's okay. This is also the fate of losers. You can't prove it."
Closer made an expression that he was going crazy because he was unfair.
"Dante… … ."
But Dante was really good.
James' voice was just noise. Words with no meaning.
Didn't he drop out of school at a young age because he hated children who were passionate about other people's affairs without even having time to look back on themselves?
Dante responded with a smile to the excited James.
"And James, I am not going back to the Royal Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I will continue to attend Alpheas Magic School, and I will graduate here."
Closer forgot the resentment he had just a moment ago and raised his eyes in surprise.
It was a sudden remark, considering that he hadn't even said a word about his future plans.
Sabina asked in disbelief.
"Dante, really? I still haven't got a definite answer whether Master Olivia will accept the position of vice principal."
"It has nothing to do with Master. If Shirone is here, of course I should stay too."
A light of joy lit up in Closer's eyes.
"You mean to wage a revenge battle? good! When are you going to do it?"
"That is not my decision. I've already lost, but I don't want to force myself. But I still have one chance to make up for it. Can't we give up that opportunity and transfer schools?"
"huh? A chance?"
Dante looked back at Eruki and said.
"Graduation exam. It is a gateway that no magic school student can avoid. Of course, Shirone will also take the graduation exam."
Eruki nodded as if it were natural.
"of course."
Dante was at last relieved.
There were still a few variables to consider, but it was rather refreshing to declare them according to the flow of the situation.
As Shirone said, he is just a human being. He doesn't have to obsess over trivial odds.
Dante intended to start over from there.
"Closer, I will take my graduation exam here. And I will definitely beat Shirone and graduate with first place."
Closer flexed his muscles and shouted loudly.
"good! Definitely win this time! Let's start special training from today!"
Nade said while pulling Eruki.
"haha! Can I get first place that easily? Do you think we'll just hang out?"
Dante nodded his head as if acknowledging it.
It was true that Nade and Eruki were rivals as strong as Shirone.
"Yeah, go for it. No. 1 will be mine anyway."
Dante said to James, who was standing in a borrowed bag of barley.
"You prepare hard too. After all, you have to graduate to become a wizard, right?"
James didn't answer. He just walked out of the canteen with his head down.
The students who had been gossiping about Shirone so far noticed each other and quietly followed suit. Shirone and the others were daunting, but when Dante and the others were said to be competing in the advanced class, it was already dark.
Dante threw the finished coffee into the trash and walked to the door.
"We are going. Tell Shirone that you won't lose next time."
Eruki snorted and said.
"How about doing it yourself?"
Dante paused and looked up at the ceiling.
"Well, whatever. when the time comes later."
Then, as if nothing had happened, I opened the door and left.
The cool personality that doesn't take anything seriously seems to be her nature.
Then suddenly the door opened again and Sabina entered.
She glared at Nade, pursed her lips, and then, as if determined, strode forward.
Now that Dante has decided to make a comeback, he has to overcome his fear of Nade.
Sabina's eyes widened as Nade pulled his neck back.
He knew she was afraid of him after the lynching. Of course, it is true that she insulted her family, but she was sorry that the fear of death had been imprinted on her.
"Everything, next time we meet, I won't leave you alone."
I could imagine how much courage Sabina must have had to say this.
Nade decided to forgive.
I wasn't particularly interested in the magician's license, but I wanted to have a fair competition until graduation.
Nade said with a smile.
"Okay, let's compete properly next time."
"joy."
Sabina ran out of the concession stand, blushing. Her heart thumped at her confidence that she had done it.
Eruki blankly watched as Sabina left.
"What, all of a sudden?"
I couldn't figure out what the conversation between the two meant because I didn't know everything.
Even Nade, who normally should have spoken first, kept his mouth shut.
"What? what's the matter? maybe you… … Are you a little like Sabina?"
Nade shook his hand in amazement.
"no! Sabina… … Oh, I don't know. There is just such a thing."
Seeing that he didn't want to say anything, Eruki didn't ask any more questions.
Whatever the relationship between Sabina and Nade was, it was the circumstances of the parties.
Of course, personally, I wanted to actively support it. Sabina isn't to her liking, but she's all right if she can drive out her revenant that has settled in Nade's mind.
"okay. Anyway, let's go buy it quickly. Shirone, I will wait for you."
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Supernatural Psychic Research Society.
In the lab where her friends left, Shirone was lost in thought.
On the sofa was the Spirit magazine Nade had brought, and Shirone's eyes stayed on the page with the interview article of her parents.
"Ha, why… … ."
Shirone couldn't believe what had just happened.
Of course, I am not ashamed of being the child of a commoner, and I am proud of being the son of my parents.
But now, Shirone was at an age where she knew the world to some extent.
There were many friends at the magic school who were clear-minded, so they hadn't experienced any particular crisis, but the world's gaze would have been different.
I wanted to meet my parents. How are you two feeling right now?
Even the father knows that it is not good if his son's identity is revealed.
How did the alternative kill line make the confession?
I will not be able to forgive her if a coercive method has been used.
'I hope my mother doesn't get hurt.'
Since it was published in a magazine published throughout the kingdom, it seemed that permission would be denied if he submitted a leave of absence even now.
Above all, if it was Principal Alpheas, he would think of it as if it were his own business.
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Chapter - 259 - The Truth Revealed (4) 4.txt
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[259] The Truth Revealed (4)
However, Shirone shook her head.
Less than a month left until the end of the semester.
The practical test passed, and all that remained was the theory test.
I had to assume that there would be no time to reinforce the basics if it wasn't for this period because I would enter the senior class from next semester.
Reasonable judgment was the same, but emotions did not move as expected.
Although Shirone is unmoved by anything, there was no way that books would catch her eye in the yard where her parents were hanging.
It was the same reason why I came into the study group as soon as class was over and was immersed in wandering thoughts.
Nade opened the door to the research meeting and came in.
"Hey Shirone, we're here."
Eruki put the bread bag on the table and sat across from Shirone's sofa.
"I brought you something to eat. You must be hungry, but if you think about it, eat it."
"Yeah, thank you."
"I met Dante at the canteen."
"okay? How are you?"
"How? I was very eager. Guess I'll stay in school He said he would definitely beat you in the graduation exam and graduate with first place. I told you to tell me myself We will be declaring war sooner or later, so think of lines that will give you a shot in advance."
Even in the middle of the confusion, Shirone burst into laughter.
Truly thorough and thorough. When Dante and his party became competitors, it seemed that they were already ready for battle.
"Okay, I'll think about it. I laugh because of you."
When I said that I was laughing because of you, Eruki smiled bitterly. As expected, even if he didn't show his expression, it was clear that he was in a bad mood.
Nade, who was wondering if there was any way to make Shirone's mind a little easier, thought of a rumor and said.
"I heard this during the day, and Principal Olivia must have called the kill line. Perhaps you can come up with some kind of solution. Don't worry too much."
"okay… … ."
Shirone also heard rumors that Olivia might be staying at the school.
However, it was unclear how much help they would be able to help in the yard that had already exploded.
The most frustrating thing was not being able to do anything.
Rumors are insubstantial, so they cannot be won in a fight or put in handcuffs and imprisoned.
All Shirone could do was hope that this wind would pass without incident.
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Received a summons, Killline rode a wagon that night and arrived at Creas.
Olivia is also in charge of the auditor's position, the highest executive in the teachers' association, so if she responds clumsily, she will be in trouble.
Killin, who only took care of basic women's clothing, grabbed a random inn, slept, and headed to Alpheas Magic School in the morning.
The students who recognized her whispered.
It was clear that the article interviewing Shirone's parents caused a stir. Also, no matter what feelings they had for Shirone, no students were going to see him well.
Killline thought that today's schedule would not be easy.
'doesn't care. It's something I've been prepared for anyway.'
By revealing the origin of Shirone, Dante's star character is maintained.
Not only did he feed the other correspondents who were searching for a new star, but he was able to continue his life as it is.
Olivia would also want Dante to succeed.
I wouldn't stand by a stimulating article given my social status, but I had to give a few words of admonition and wrap it up.
Killine straightened her clothes and stood in front of the principal's office. He cleared his throat, scratched his throat, and reported in a polite cheery voice.
"It's a kill line."
"Come on in."
Olivia's voice was the part she, as a correspondent, envied the most.
If God permits, I would choose her voice over the position of second-class archmage.
But today, I was in a bad mood.
Her voice, an authority on linguistic magic, has a special power to pierce the human heart.
Listening to it, it was never a good feeling.
When I entered the principal's office, Olivia was sitting there with a cold expression on her face. Next to her was the unusually former headmaster Alpheas, and across from her was Shirone.
"Hello, Ms. Olivia, Ms. Alfeas. Oh, and how is Shirone?"
Killline made eye contact with all three and greeted them.
no one answered Olivia, in particular, didn't even tell her to sit down.
"This article… … Can you explain?"
Olivia threw the magazine at Killline's feet.
You can't feel good when a magazine containing your articles falls to the floor.
But Killline didn't show it. He was in a much worse mood than expected.
"Reporting the facts is a correspondent's job and calling. Is there any problem?"
Shirone's brow narrowed.
Correspondents have a duty to tell the truth, but they are not the only ones in this world who deserve to pursue precious values.
Even if a clear line cannot be drawn, if there is a duty to fulfill one's calling, there is also a law to be followed.
As if there was nothing to hold back, Killline held her head upright and overcame the gaze of the three.
Have you experienced this type of coercion once or twice while covering an aspiring wizard?
High-ranking aristocrats lobbied to write good articles, and sometimes unknown gangs attacked and made a mess inside the house.
He overcame all the adversity and rose to this position.
Also, Olivia knew that situation better than anyone else.
As much as she overcame the threats of numerous competitors to make Dante a star, she would not be able to do anything about herself.
"Of course, I expected that Shirone's interview would create a social impact. But Olivia, it can't be helped. I just transcribed the contents of the interview. I'm saying that it's not my fault that Shirone's origin is different from others."
Olivia smiled wide.
Is this over? Killline sincerely thought so.
But her smile faded in an instant.
"You've grown a lot, Killline."
Killine's face hardened.
"A kid who couldn't even talk to me when he first joined the teachers' association. Now, beyond being equal, they even try to play with words… … ."
Killline felt that the situation was going strangely, but he himself was in a position to fight on the line.
I'd rather die right here than have my 10-year career go to waste.
"Huh, did you? It was so long ago that I can't remember. Come to think of it, Olivia-san is that old too. I never would have thought of such an uneducated tone before. It looks like Seppa is scary."
Olivia and Killline's gaze collided head-on.
Alpheas couldn't see it and opened his mouth.
"Mr. Killine, no matter how important the article is, there is no responsibility in documenting a person's life… … ."
"You are still."
Olivia cut off.
It's like a stuffy inspiration tank. Killline is such a venomous child that he is trying to convince him with the theory of personality?
The use of short language in official settings was also directed to pressure the kill line.
Alpheas was embarrassed and kept his mouth shut, but the effect was great.
Killline was still smiling, but her face was as pale as white paper.
"Are you crazy, kill line?"
Killline couldn't breathe. On the contrary, his heart was frantically pumping oxygen throughout his body.
Even a child knows that if Olivia really tries to step on her, she won't be an opponent.
I didn't know why she was so scornful of herself.
It was also for Dante's sake, and it was true that she had been silently sympathizing with this situation up until now.
"I'm sorry if I've been rude. But Olivia, this is unavoidable. No matter how much she is in charge of the teachers' council, she can't put outside pressure on the article. If this fact is revealed, I will not be the one to be in trouble."
Killline's words had some truth to them.
No one in the teachers' association had the right to correct what the correspondent of the editorial department actually wrote.
Exceptions were cases where martial law was imposed by the royal family or illegal corruption was revealed in the process of writing articles.
"No, the kill line. You are the one who ends the correspondent's life. The interview with Shirone's parents, how did you get it? If you listen to what Shirone says, your parents are never the kind of people who would say things like that carelessly."
The kill line recoiled slightly.
To be honest, I didn't know that Olivia would pursue him so persistently, so I was somewhat relaxed about him.
Of course, I didn't threaten or create a coercive atmosphere. It was just a little bit of a parent's heart to worry about their child.
"Just what… … I kept asking and he told me. You must have been nervous because it was an interview. There are many people like that."
Olivia smiled an absurd smile.
"Killin, do I not know you?"
Killline pursed her lips and glared sadly at Olivia.
Olivia knows her method of reporting to the core. Because she joined her and she made Dante her star for 10 years.
That's why it was even more unfortunate. I felt like I wanted to cry even if I gave him an achievement award, but he called me and put pressure on me.
"As a commoner blinded by the magic society, it would have been over if I emphasized one thing. teacher society. Did Shirone use her status as a student to sell the teachers' council's authority? Of course, the parents had no choice but to agree. You will think that students who are stamped out by the teachers' association are doomed."
Shirone's eyes tightened.
If you really pressured your parents like that, it's absolutely unforgivable.
Killline felt like a rat in a dead-end alley. It was clear to Olivia that she was determined to catch herself today.
But there was still one more weapon left.
It's self-destruction.
Taking off the mask of pretense, she had tears in her eyes with a sorrowful expression on her face.
"Yes, I did. But why? Olivia knows that too. that's what everyone does If you can't even do that, you won't be able to write an article."
There was an unspoken threat in Killline's words. Didn't Dante do the same?
But Olivia did not raise an eyebrow.
Of course, if you dig deeper, Olivia must have some faults.
However, it was a mistake to think that the teacher council's appreciation and the second-class archmage of the red line were in the same position as the kill line.
"Killin, I don't blame you as a correspondent. It is to punish you for betraying me, whom I have believed in for so long."
The kill line felt like it was going to collapse.
We were talking about doing it if we wanted to. It was a threat to see who would survive when they bit each other.
Rather, if he was of the same type as Alpheas, he would have nothing to fear.
However, Olivia is streetwise and has a somewhat snobbish temperament.
If such a person was born with a genius mind, there was no corner for the kill line to rub from the beginning.
"What have I betrayed? I'll be honest. I knew Olivia would like it. Dante lost. I just wanted Olivia's pupil to succeed."
Olivia finally relaxed her expression.
Since the pretense of the kill line had been stripped away, it could be said that it was a real conversation from now on.
"Thank you for thinking about it, but it is presumptuous. And it wasn't for me, it was for you. Without Dante, your position in the teacher society will be shaken. But not me. Dante lost, but Shirone won. Shirone is also my disciple, so there is nothing to lose."
"yes? I beg your pardon?"
Killline made a puzzled expression.
Why is it that Shirone is her disciple?
I looked back at Alpheas, but he had a blank expression as if he didn't know.
"Shirone is your disciple? Olivia is a temporary worker. I understand that she will quit her job as principal sooner or later."
"I was going to, but I changed my mind. I stay at Alpheas Magic School. From next semester, I will be inaugurated as vice principal. So you become a traitor determined to ruin the future of my student."
Killline still didn't understand her and rolled her eyes in confusion.
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Chapter - 260 - The Truth Unveiled (5) 1.txt
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[260] The Truth Revealed (5)
To think that she, who had been the principal of the Royal Magic School ten years ago, would become a vice principal at a local school.
It must be true because he is not the type to lie in front of a correspondent.
But why the hell? Did he make a choice that would destroy his career, which he had built up throughout his life, in an instant?
What the hell is this school for?
Alpheas also had doubts.
Although she had become close with her after resolving old grievances in recent years, she was stubborn to the end when it came to being a sympathizer.
"Olivia. you… … ."
"Stay still. We can talk about that later."
When Olivia looked at her frustrated, Alpheas quickly shut up.
Meanwhile, Killline's eyes moved quickly. Calculations of her profit and loss ran rapidly through her head.
A minor misunderstanding brought about this situation. No, could this be called an illusion?
It was just Olivia's whim.
However, if the 2nd class archmage acted capricious, there was no choice but to adjust.
Killline hurriedly dropped to her knees and fell to the floor.
"sorry! I made a mistake without even knowing the topic. I should have sent you a message in advance, but I didn't even know Olivia was thinking that way, so… … ."
It was inevitable that it would rain.
When she can reasonably crush someone, Olivia becomes the scariest thing in the world.
Hundreds of students who studied with her are sitting in the leadership ranks of all walks of life. Not only would she get her kicked out of her teacher society if she kept her mouth open, but she could be kicked out of society forever.
"I will issue a correction right away. Give me one last chance! I will somehow rectify this situation."
Olivia let out a long sigh.
If it was that easy, I wouldn't have created this atmosphere in the first place.
Magazines have already spread throughout the world, and it is impossible to collect them all. Even if it is collected, people's memories cannot be erased.
"Issuing a corrective article is to escalate the case. Don't make unnecessary issues."
"Then what shall we do?"
Killine raised her head with tears in her eyes.
She came in with her head straight, and within 10 minutes she had become a young correspondent who had just joined the Teachers' Association.
"Do a feature article for two months. Turn your attention to provocative articles such as corruption in each school, sexual harassment of students by teachers, and organ trafficking in the wizarding community. i'll give you the sauce Shirone and Dante's names should never be in magazines."
"Yes, yes, I will."
"and… … Apologize to Shirone."
Killline looked back at Shirone on her knees.
Shirone showed complex emotions on his face.
It is true that he is angry, but it was also sad to see the kill line where he fights and bends to protect his rice bowl.
Maybe it's because she's an adult. It's an adult's life where everything ends with one mistake.
"sorry. I'll do anything for compensation I can, please give me one more chance… … ."
Shirone didn't want to hear it.
If that's the case, I want to scream that I shouldn't have done it in the first place, but that was also futile.
It was embarrassing to see an adult 15 years older than himself crawling onto his lap and banging his head on the ground.
"That's Okay. Just go. Because it's already in the past. You can't turn it around. But if you get a chance later, I want you to apologize to my parents."
"Yes, I will see you right away. I'm really sorry."
Olivia smiled bitterly.
All students would be similar, but Shirone was especially honest. A little brainy kid wouldn't hit the kill line like this.
'Honestly, he's a kid who's far from lust for fame or money.'
The characteristic of those who have realized the immortal function is that their way of thinking is metaphysical. They have an extreme lack of thirst for the world, pursue ideals, and show deep interest in the world beyond imagination.
Whatever Syrone's tendencies, Olivia didn't want to throw the kill line.
Even in monarchies, the power of the press cannot be ignored, and she was smart.
Besides, since he had a high reputation in the correspondent world, it was far more profitable to keep him by his side than to train a new correspondent.
"Killin, you are a capable kid. Make sure you don't make this mistake again. When this work is over, let's have a meal."
"thank you! This will never happen again!"
"Yes, go see."
Killline bowed her head and backed away.
When this happened, Alpheas and Shirone had nothing to say.
I chose the best solution possible in the current situation, and Killin also felt like falling into hell, so my heart was relieved to some extent.
Olivia turned to Shirone and said.
"I'm sorry. it's my negligence Of course, technically speaking, this inspiration is not at fault."
Alpheas covered his mouth as if he was embarrassed and cleared his throat.
Shirone smiled.
This did not relieve all his emotions, but Olivia and Alfeas' existence was a strong support for him, who had no place to rely on.
Alpheas comforted Shirone.
"This too will pass soon. There is a final exam soon, so don't think about anything and focus on the exam. Then everything will be back to normal."
"thank you. I will stop."
Shirone expressed her sincere gratitude and left the principal's office.
Although all the protagonists of this incident have disappeared, there is still tension in the principal's office.
Olivia closed her eyes and thought. She then asked, looking at Alfeas.
"You really think so?"
Alpheas didn't answer.
If it's a moderately serious matter, time is the medicine. However, in the case of Shirone, the situation was different.
What they were thinking about was not that Shirone's origins were low or that they were not qualified to attend magic school.
"I will have no choice but to watch. perhaps… … Nothing may happen."
"I guess so. but… … ."
Olivia stopped talking.
As Alpheas had said, talking about it now wouldn't change anything. I just hoped that the terrifying bomb hidden in this incident would not be revealed on the surface.
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The final exam is over.
In the last semester, we went on vacation right after the exams were over, but there was one more schedule in the second half.
It was the graduation exam of the senior class.
As it was the biggest festival of the Magic School, where all students attended, the atmosphere inside the school was lively.
Shirone's final grade was 6th in Class Four.
First place was Dante, followed by Sabina, Closer, Boyle, and Pandora.
Under Shirone, Eruki and Nade were seated.
Shirone, who had greatly strengthened the battery, which was her biggest weakness, within a year, was satisfied. On the other hand, Eruki and Nade were stunned for a while, as if shocked by how they fell behind in the theory test.
In terms of the total score combined with the practical test scores, Shirone's rank was a whopping 3rd.
Dante was first overall, followed by Eruki.
Anyway, since Dante, who took first place overall, was defeated in the 2,000th round, there were many students who sided with Shirone by a narrow margin in the first rank of graduates.
However, in terms of reputation, it was not as good as before.
Because their origins were revealed, the children who had followed Shirone were moving away one by one.
Among them, there were people who blatantly spat words of disparagement at Shirone.
Shirone was hurt every time that happened, but he didn't show it.
Killline kept his word and no longer appeared in Spirit magazine.
According to Olivia, she went to visit her parents and knelt down to pray.
There are days in life when you fall into a bog, so Shirone thought that this was also the passing wind.
maybe it could have been
However, Shirone's article, which was published only once in Spirit magazine, came back with a huge aftermath beyond anyone's imagination.
One day, with 15 days left before the graduation exam, an incident occurred that shook the magic school.
Clap! Clap!
Up to 40 knights were fully armed and passed through Tormia's noble district. It was a soldier escorting a wagon.
The carriage, decorated with a gold crown, was large enough to eat, sleep, and pack inside.
Even the nobles of the highest ranks did not dare to frown at the march of armed troops occupying the road.
So, it was only natural that the livers of the guards guarding the main gate of the school had become the size of a pea.
When the carriage stops at the main gate, the school's security system is thrown into chaos.
The Chief of Security ran out in a hurry, and after reading the document handed to him by the lead driver, he ran to the principal's office, even paler than when he ran.
"principal! It's a big deal!"
As soon as the head of security knocked, he opened the door to the principal's office and entered.
Olivia's impression of hating people with no manners was wrinkled.
However, when the chief of security, who was almost fifty, looked like he was about to cry, he put his emotions aside for a while.
"What happen?"
"I-over there… … who came… … No, look at this!"
The chief of security placed the document on the desk instead of explaining it verbally.
Olivia held up the document and read it carefully out of curiosity rather than nervousness.
"ha… … ."
Olivia put the paper back down and sighed as she touched her forehead.
"Uh, what should I do? Shall I let you in?"
"Of course it should. how can i get rid of it? Please guide me this way. I'll go out to meet you as soon as I'm ready."
"All right!"
The chief of security skipped even greetings and hurried away.
Olivia wanted to follow and nag him, but it wasn't that he didn't understand his feelings. She probably had a tingling sensation in her hamstrings and had no thoughts in her head.
"at last… … Things have blown up."
Olivia rested her chin on her desk with her elbows on the desk.
The thing I was worried about finally happened, but I didn't think it would be such a great opponent.
'but… … I can't help but move Seeing an article like that.'
Maybe it's a good thing for Shirone?
Looking at his inclination, he might rather hate it, but considering his future and life, it was definitely close to a blessing.
"anyway… … I should go out and see."
Olivia quickly changed her clothes and left the principal's office.
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The students stopped and watched as the house-sized carriage crossed the garden.
The size of the wagon is amazing, but it was the first time an armed soldier with weapons entered the school.
"what? What happened?"
"Where was the war? Why do knights come to school?"
A murmur was heard here and there, but the knights moved on without even looking at them.
At last the carriage stopped at the center of the school building.
The knights put their hands on the handles of their swords and stood guard against their son-in-law, as if they would immediately unleash the sword at the slightest hint of something suspicious.
The students who heard the rumors gathered one by one. At last the carriage was filled with hundreds of people.
Even so, the carriage was nailed to the spot without even a slight movement.
After receiving Olivia's message, Alpheas came out to meet him first.
However, even when the former principal of the school appeared, the knights did not lose their vigilance.
"Principal, what is this? Did anything happen at school?"
Alpheas couldn't say anything to his disciples.
Even after receiving Olivia's message, he was dubious, but when he checked it with his own eyes, it was a situation that exceeded expectations.
On the roof of the chariot adorned with a gold crown stood a statue of a lion carved in gold.
There was only one country on the continent that used the symbol of a lion.
Alpheas had just come running, so he didn't hear the details, but if they came, the reason was mana.
Shirone.
It was Killline's mistake that ultimately led to this situation.
'No, should I call this a state of affairs? Maybe for Shirone… … .'
At that moment, the carriage door burst open and an old man with wide eyes came down. As the knights opened the road left and right, they stubbornly kept their mouth shut.
His gait was staggering due to his old age, but the miasma on his face was not an ordinary impression.
Escaping from the escort of the knights, he looked around at the students in the audience and took out a scroll from his bosom with a strong and arrogant expression.
The scroll was also of the finest paper and was bordered with gold.
"I am Ordos, the magistrate of the Kazura Kingdom and a messenger who came to follow the king's orders!"
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[258] The Truth Revealed (3)
Nade came out. She's the kind of person who likes to hang out with all the students, but she couldn't help but take sides now that she's in this situation.
"You guys, stop now. Of course, it's shocking that Shirone is a commoner, but that doesn't mean he lied on purpose. If I had asked, I would have been honest. Because Shirone has such a personality. It's not good for students from the same school to attack each other for things outside of competition."
"compete? don't bullshit Commoners, commoners! Are you friends with commoners outside? that's not it! How can you accept Shirone when you are also in the position of being helped by many commoners in your family?"
Nade sighed.
I couldn't understand the language, so it was useless to try to convince him.
Of course, there was some truth in James' words, and it wasn't that their feelings were incomprehensible.
But what? Shirone was already his most precious friend, and he never wanted to see him sad.
James thought that Eruki and Nade had already taken a bean pod against Shirone, so he changed his target to Dante.
"Dante! you say something Of these, you are the one who gets the most heat. Because I was humiliated like that by a commoner!"
Dante put on a puzzled expression.
"I'm pissed, but are there any commoners or nobles? I just lost because I lost."
He was the first to reveal his feelings about the confrontation, but even he was plain.
James finally realized what was going on.
It's Dante's group and Shirone's group, and they don't want to get entangled with the middle-ranking group.
It was clear that he was ignoring reality, as if he would be on the same level as himself if he spoke ill of Shirone.
James lowered his head and swayed, then fired impatiently.
"Was it like that after all? Do you all want to F*ck Shirone? Because no one can beat Shirone at school anymore! If you take the side of Shirone, you will think that you look amazing too, right? There is no difference between you and me. In the end, it's just the same loser!"
Dante said, spinning the ice in the iced coffee.
"That went a little too far. I lost, but why are you excited?"
"You are the one who doesn't pretend! To be honest, I can't stand it. Does it make sense to lose so miserably and be okay? say it. You were beaten so badly by Shirone that you passed out. What are you thinking about living?"
"Because these kids want to see you!"
Closer couldn't stand it and left. Before Dante's defeat, the children who hadn't even met eyes were running amok.
"it's okay. stop."
After drying the closer, Dante looked up at the ceiling. And after thinking for a while, he slowly opened his mouth.
"if… … What if the design of the automaton had been simplified a bit?"
James's expression distorted at the sudden noise.
"what? What nonsense are you talking about all of a sudden?"
"Pascal's circuitry should have been a little more intuitive. For example, it would have been better if the roles were distributed in this way, attack if it was offense and defense if it was defense. Could it be that there were too many types of basic magic? If I had only used the wind cutter without the fireball, my mobility would have increased."
Dante's nonstop words made the students look dazed.
Eruki and Nade listened intently.
Certainly, if it had unfolded that way, the game would have changed a little bit.
James, on the other hand, was tight-lipped and trembling with rage.
Dante stood up with a cup of coffee and approached him.
"If you ask me what I'm thinking about, all I can think about is magic. Because I go to magic school. What are you really thinking about? Whether Shirone is a commoner or an aristocrat, what does that have to do with your magic?"
James' face turned red.
As the shame surged in, I felt like I wanted to leave and run away at any moment.
However, I couldn't show such ugliness in front of my juniors.
He, who had been pushed back by logic, acted forcefully this time.
"Shut up, shut up! How about you? You didn't even kneel to Shirone. I'd rather kill him or something, but he shouted loudly, and he's still alive!"
Closer's eyes went cold.
"James, do you want to die?"
James was frightened and startled, but the words had already come out.
Besides, Closer was the one who was beaten by Eruki, so he couldn't use force here.
"It's true! say it! What are you if you are not a person who is different from the outside?"
Dante was silent for a moment.
It wasn't really a deep thought. I was just waiting for Shirone's voice to end.
"that is… … ."
Dante said lightly.
"I couldn't die. Dying is scary."
"What, what?"
Eruki burst out laughing.
I'm not laughing at Dante.
Dying is, of course, scary for anyone. As Shirone said, it's because he's just a human being.
I don't like Dante, but I liked his automaton-like personality.
"I really fought with the determination to die, but when it turned out like this, I couldn't die. That's all. I don't want to get down on my knees."
James lost his temper.
Dante and the others and Shirone and the others couldn't understand at all what they were thinking about. In his eyes, everyone looked like a psychopath.
"haha! ok, now i get it You loser guy! In the end, he gave a tail to Shirone. You were a child who didn't even have the courage to die from the start! Why don't we go back to that prestigious Royal Magic School?"
Closer made a serious decision to dump James.
It's true that until now, I've been discouraged by the aftermath of defeat, and I've been reluctant to beat someone up. But he couldn't just let the guy who insulted Dante go.
"Dante, stop interfering now."
Closer patted his fist and approached James.
But this time, Dante stopped the closer.
"it's okay. This is also the fate of losers. You can't prove it."
Closer made an expression that he was going crazy because he was unfair.
"Dante… … ."
But Dante was really good.
James' voice was just noise. Words with no meaning.
Didn't he drop out of school at a young age because he hated children who were passionate about other people's affairs without even having time to look back on themselves?
Dante responded with a smile to the excited James.
"And James, I am not going back to the Royal Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I will continue to attend Alpheas Magic School, and I will graduate here."
Closer forgot the resentment he had just a moment ago and raised his eyes in surprise.
It was a sudden remark, considering that he hadn't even said a word about his future plans.
Sabina asked in disbelief.
"Dante, really? I still haven't got a definite answer whether Master Olivia will accept the position of vice principal."
"It has nothing to do with Master. If Shirone is here, of course I should stay too."
A light of joy lit up in Closer's eyes.
"You mean to wage a revenge battle? good! When are you going to do it?"
"That is not my decision. I've already lost, but I don't want to force myself. But I still have one chance to make up for it. Can't we give up that opportunity and transfer schools?"
"huh? A chance?"
Dante looked back at Eruki and said.
"Graduation exam. It is a gateway that no magic school student can avoid. Of course, Shirone will also take the graduation exam."
Eruki nodded as if it were natural.
"of course."
Dante was at last relieved.
There were still a few variables to consider, but it was rather refreshing to declare them according to the flow of the situation.
As Shirone said, he is just a human being. He doesn't have to obsess over trivial odds.
Dante intended to start over from there.
"Closer, I will take my graduation exam here. And I will definitely beat Shirone and graduate with first place."
Closer flexed his muscles and shouted loudly.
"good! Definitely win this time! Let's start special training from today!"
Nade said while pulling Eruki.
"haha! Can I get first place that easily? Do you think we'll just hang out?"
Dante nodded his head as if acknowledging it.
It was true that Nade and Eruki were rivals as strong as Shirone.
"Yeah, go for it. No. 1 will be mine anyway."
Dante said to James, who was standing in a borrowed bag of barley.
"You prepare hard too. After all, you have to graduate to become a wizard, right?"
James didn't answer. He just walked out of the canteen with his head down.
The students who had been gossiping about Shirone so far noticed each other and quietly followed suit. Shirone and the others were daunting, but when Dante and the others were said to be competing in the advanced class, it was already dark.
Dante threw the finished coffee into the trash and walked to the door.
"We are going. Tell Shirone that you won't lose next time."
Eruki snorted and said.
"How about doing it yourself?"
Dante paused and looked up at the ceiling.
"Well, whatever. when the time comes later."
Then, as if nothing had happened, I opened the door and left.
The cool personality that doesn't take anything seriously seems to be her nature.
Then suddenly the door opened again and Sabina entered.
She glared at Nade, pursed her lips, and then, as if determined, strode forward.
Now that Dante has decided to make a comeback, he has to overcome his fear of Nade.
Sabina's eyes widened as Nade pulled his neck back.
He knew she was afraid of him after the lynching. Of course, it is true that she insulted her family, but she was sorry that the fear of death had been imprinted on her.
"Everything, next time we meet, I won't leave you alone."
I could imagine how much courage Sabina must have had to say this.
Nade decided to forgive.
I wasn't particularly interested in the magician's license, but I wanted to have a fair competition until graduation.
Nade said with a smile.
"Okay, let's compete properly next time."
"joy."
Sabina ran out of the concession stand, blushing. Her heart thumped at her confidence that she had done it.
Eruki blankly watched as Sabina left.
"What, all of a sudden?"
I couldn't figure out what the conversation between the two meant because I didn't know everything.
Even Nade, who normally should have spoken first, kept his mouth shut.
"What? what's the matter? maybe you… … Are you a little like Sabina?"
Nade shook his hand in amazement.
"no! Sabina… … Oh, I don't know. There is just such a thing."
Seeing that he didn't want to say anything, Eruki didn't ask any more questions.
Whatever the relationship between Sabina and Nade was, it was the circumstances of the parties.
Of course, personally, I wanted to actively support it. Sabina isn't to her liking, but she's all right if she can drive out her revenant that has settled in Nade's mind.
"okay. Anyway, let's go buy it quickly. Shirone, I will wait for you."
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Supernatural Psychic Research Society.
In the lab where her friends left, Shirone was lost in thought.
On the sofa was the Spirit magazine Nade had brought, and Shirone's eyes stayed on the page with the interview article of her parents.
"Ha, why… … ."
Shirone couldn't believe what had just happened.
Of course, I am not ashamed of being the child of a commoner, and I am proud of being the son of my parents.
But now, Shirone was at an age where she knew the world to some extent.
There were many friends at the magic school who were clear-minded, so they hadn't experienced any particular crisis, but the world's gaze would have been different.
I wanted to meet my parents. How are you two feeling right now?
Even the father knows that it is not good if his son's identity is revealed.
How did the alternative kill line make the confession?
I will not be able to forgive her if a coercive method has been used.
'I hope my mother doesn't get hurt.'
Since it was published in a magazine published throughout the kingdom, it seemed that permission would be denied if he submitted a leave of absence even now.
Above all, if it was Principal Alpheas, he would think of it as if it were his own business.
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[259] The Truth Revealed (4)
However, Shirone shook her head.
Less than a month left until the end of the semester.
The practical test passed, and all that remained was the theory test.
I had to assume that there would be no time to reinforce the basics if it wasn't for this period because I would enter the senior class from next semester.
Reasonable judgment was the same, but emotions did not move as expected.
Although Shirone is unmoved by anything, there was no way that books would catch her eye in the yard where her parents were hanging.
It was the same reason why I came into the study group as soon as class was over and was immersed in wandering thoughts.
Nade opened the door to the research meeting and came in.
"Hey Shirone, we're here."
Eruki put the bread bag on the table and sat across from Shirone's sofa.
"I brought you something to eat. You must be hungry, but if you think about it, eat it."
"Yeah, thank you."
"I met Dante at the canteen."
"okay? How are you?"
"How? I was very eager. Guess I'll stay in school He said he would definitely beat you in the graduation exam and graduate with first place. I told you to tell me myself We will be declaring war sooner or later, so think of lines that will give you a shot in advance."
Even in the middle of the confusion, Shirone burst into laughter.
Truly thorough and thorough. When Dante and his party became competitors, it seemed that they were already ready for battle.
"Okay, I'll think about it. I laugh because of you."
When I said that I was laughing because of you, Eruki smiled bitterly. As expected, even if he didn't show his expression, it was clear that he was in a bad mood.
Nade, who was wondering if there was any way to make Shirone's mind a little easier, thought of a rumor and said.
"I heard this during the day, and Principal Olivia must have called the kill line. Perhaps you can come up with some kind of solution. Don't worry too much."
"okay… … ."
Shirone also heard rumors that Olivia might be staying at the school.
However, it was unclear how much help they would be able to help in the yard that had already exploded.
The most frustrating thing was not being able to do anything.
Rumors are insubstantial, so they cannot be won in a fight or put in handcuffs and imprisoned.
All Shirone could do was hope that this wind would pass without incident.
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Received a summons, Killline rode a wagon that night and arrived at Creas.
Olivia is also in charge of the auditor's position, the highest executive in the teachers' association, so if she responds clumsily, she will be in trouble.
Killin, who only took care of basic women's clothing, grabbed a random inn, slept, and headed to Alpheas Magic School in the morning.
The students who recognized her whispered.
It was clear that the article interviewing Shirone's parents caused a stir. Also, no matter what feelings they had for Shirone, no students were going to see him well.
Killline thought that today's schedule would not be easy.
'doesn't care. It's something I've been prepared for anyway.'
By revealing the origin of Shirone, Dante's star character is maintained.
Not only did he feed the other correspondents who were searching for a new star, but he was able to continue his life as it is.
Olivia would also want Dante to succeed.
I wouldn't stand by a stimulating article given my social status, but I had to give a few words of admonition and wrap it up.
Killine straightened her clothes and stood in front of the principal's office. He cleared his throat, scratched his throat, and reported in a polite cheery voice.
"It's a kill line."
"Come on in."
Olivia's voice was the part she, as a correspondent, envied the most.
If God permits, I would choose her voice over the position of second-class archmage.
But today, I was in a bad mood.
Her voice, an authority on linguistic magic, has a special power to pierce the human heart.
Listening to it, it was never a good feeling.
When I entered the principal's office, Olivia was sitting there with a cold expression on her face. Next to her was the unusually former headmaster Alpheas, and across from her was Shirone.
"Hello, Ms. Olivia, Ms. Alfeas. Oh, and how is Shirone?"
Killline made eye contact with all three and greeted them.
no one answered Olivia, in particular, didn't even tell her to sit down.
"This article… … Can you explain?"
Olivia threw the magazine at Killline's feet.
You can't feel good when a magazine containing your articles falls to the floor.
But Killline didn't show it. He was in a much worse mood than expected.
"Reporting the facts is a correspondent's job and calling. Is there any problem?"
Shirone's brow narrowed.
Correspondents have a duty to tell the truth, but they are not the only ones in this world who deserve to pursue precious values.
Even if a clear line cannot be drawn, if there is a duty to fulfill one's calling, there is also a law to be followed.
As if there was nothing to hold back, Killline held her head upright and overcame the gaze of the three.
Have you experienced this type of coercion once or twice while covering an aspiring wizard?
High-ranking aristocrats lobbied to write good articles, and sometimes unknown gangs attacked and made a mess inside the house.
He overcame all the adversity and rose to this position.
Also, Olivia knew that situation better than anyone else.
As much as she overcame the threats of numerous competitors to make Dante a star, she would not be able to do anything about herself.
"Of course, I expected that Shirone's interview would create a social impact. But Olivia, it can't be helped. I just transcribed the contents of the interview. I'm saying that it's not my fault that Shirone's origin is different from others."
Olivia smiled wide.
Is this over? Killline sincerely thought so.
But her smile faded in an instant.
"You've grown a lot, Killline."
Killine's face hardened.
"A kid who couldn't even talk to me when he first joined the teachers' association. Now, beyond being equal, they even try to play with words… … ."
Killline felt that the situation was going strangely, but he himself was in a position to fight on the line.
I'd rather die right here than have my 10-year career go to waste.
"Huh, did you? It was so long ago that I can't remember. Come to think of it, Olivia-san is that old too. I never would have thought of such an uneducated tone before. It looks like Seppa is scary."
Olivia and Killline's gaze collided head-on.
Alpheas couldn't see it and opened his mouth.
"Mr. Killine, no matter how important the article is, there is no responsibility in documenting a person's life… … ."
"You are still."
Olivia cut off.
It's like a stuffy inspiration tank. Killline is such a venomous child that he is trying to convince him with the theory of personality?
The use of short language in official settings was also directed to pressure the kill line.
Alpheas was embarrassed and kept his mouth shut, but the effect was great.
Killline was still smiling, but her face was as pale as white paper.
"Are you crazy, kill line?"
Killline couldn't breathe. On the contrary, his heart was frantically pumping oxygen throughout his body.
Even a child knows that if Olivia really tries to step on her, she won't be an opponent.
I didn't know why she was so scornful of herself.
It was also for Dante's sake, and it was true that she had been silently sympathizing with this situation up until now.
"I'm sorry if I've been rude. But Olivia, this is unavoidable. No matter how much she is in charge of the teachers' council, she can't put outside pressure on the article. If this fact is revealed, I will not be the one to be in trouble."
Killline's words had some truth to them.
No one in the teachers' association had the right to correct what the correspondent of the editorial department actually wrote.
Exceptions were cases where martial law was imposed by the royal family or illegal corruption was revealed in the process of writing articles.
"No, the kill line. You are the one who ends the correspondent's life. The interview with Shirone's parents, how did you get it? If you listen to what Shirone says, your parents are never the kind of people who would say things like that carelessly."
The kill line recoiled slightly.
To be honest, I didn't know that Olivia would pursue him so persistently, so I was somewhat relaxed about him.
Of course, I didn't threaten or create a coercive atmosphere. It was just a little bit of a parent's heart to worry about their child.
"Just what… … I kept asking and he told me. You must have been nervous because it was an interview. There are many people like that."
Olivia smiled an absurd smile.
"Killin, do I not know you?"
Killline pursed her lips and glared sadly at Olivia.
Olivia knows her method of reporting to the core. Because she joined her and she made Dante her star for 10 years.
That's why it was even more unfortunate. I felt like I wanted to cry even if I gave him an achievement award, but he called me and put pressure on me.
"As a commoner blinded by the magic society, it would have been over if I emphasized one thing. teacher society. Did Shirone use her status as a student to sell the teachers' council's authority? Of course, the parents had no choice but to agree. You will think that students who are stamped out by the teachers' association are doomed."
Shirone's eyes tightened.
If you really pressured your parents like that, it's absolutely unforgivable.
Killline felt like a rat in a dead-end alley. It was clear to Olivia that she was determined to catch herself today.
But there was still one more weapon left.
It's self-destruction.
Taking off the mask of pretense, she had tears in her eyes with a sorrowful expression on her face.
"Yes, I did. But why? Olivia knows that too. that's what everyone does If you can't even do that, you won't be able to write an article."
There was an unspoken threat in Killline's words. Didn't Dante do the same?
But Olivia did not raise an eyebrow.
Of course, if you dig deeper, Olivia must have some faults.
However, it was a mistake to think that the teacher council's appreciation and the second-class archmage of the red line were in the same position as the kill line.
"Killin, I don't blame you as a correspondent. It is to punish you for betraying me, whom I have believed in for so long."
The kill line felt like it was going to collapse.
We were talking about doing it if we wanted to. It was a threat to see who would survive when they bit each other.
Rather, if he was of the same type as Alpheas, he would have nothing to fear.
However, Olivia is streetwise and has a somewhat snobbish temperament.
If such a person was born with a genius mind, there was no corner for the kill line to rub from the beginning.
"What have I betrayed? I'll be honest. I knew Olivia would like it. Dante lost. I just wanted Olivia's pupil to succeed."
Olivia finally relaxed her expression.
Since the pretense of the kill line had been stripped away, it could be said that it was a real conversation from now on.
"Thank you for thinking about it, but it is presumptuous. And it wasn't for me, it was for you. Without Dante, your position in the teacher society will be shaken. But not me. Dante lost, but Shirone won. Shirone is also my disciple, so there is nothing to lose."
"yes? I beg your pardon?"
Killline made a puzzled expression.
Why is it that Shirone is her disciple?
I looked back at Alpheas, but he had a blank expression as if he didn't know.
"Shirone is your disciple? Olivia is a temporary worker. I understand that she will quit her job as principal sooner or later."
"I was going to, but I changed my mind. I stay at Alpheas Magic School. From next semester, I will be inaugurated as vice principal. So you become a traitor determined to ruin the future of my student."
Killline still didn't understand her and rolled her eyes in confusion.
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[260] The Truth Revealed (5)
To think that she, who had been the principal of the Royal Magic School ten years ago, would become a vice principal at a local school.
It must be true because he is not the type to lie in front of a correspondent.
But why the hell? Did he make a choice that would destroy his career, which he had built up throughout his life, in an instant?
What the hell is this school for?
Alpheas also had doubts.
Although she had become close with her after resolving old grievances in recent years, she was stubborn to the end when it came to being a sympathizer.
"Olivia. you… … ."
"Stay still. We can talk about that later."
When Olivia looked at her frustrated, Alpheas quickly shut up.
Meanwhile, Killline's eyes moved quickly. Calculations of her profit and loss ran rapidly through her head.
A minor misunderstanding brought about this situation. No, could this be called an illusion?
It was just Olivia's whim.
However, if the 2nd class archmage acted capricious, there was no choice but to adjust.
Killline hurriedly dropped to her knees and fell to the floor.
"sorry! I made a mistake without even knowing the topic. I should have sent you a message in advance, but I didn't even know Olivia was thinking that way, so… … ."
It was inevitable that it would rain.
When she can reasonably crush someone, Olivia becomes the scariest thing in the world.
Hundreds of students who studied with her are sitting in the leadership ranks of all walks of life. Not only would she get her kicked out of her teacher society if she kept her mouth open, but she could be kicked out of society forever.
"I will issue a correction right away. Give me one last chance! I will somehow rectify this situation."
Olivia let out a long sigh.
If it was that easy, I wouldn't have created this atmosphere in the first place.
Magazines have already spread throughout the world, and it is impossible to collect them all. Even if it is collected, people's memories cannot be erased.
"Issuing a corrective article is to escalate the case. Don't make unnecessary issues."
"Then what shall we do?"
Killine raised her head with tears in her eyes.
She came in with her head straight, and within 10 minutes she had become a young correspondent who had just joined the Teachers' Association.
"Do a feature article for two months. Turn your attention to provocative articles such as corruption in each school, sexual harassment of students by teachers, and organ trafficking in the wizarding community. i'll give you the sauce Shirone and Dante's names should never be in magazines."
"Yes, yes, I will."
"and… … Apologize to Shirone."
Killline looked back at Shirone on her knees.
Shirone showed complex emotions on his face.
It is true that he is angry, but it was also sad to see the kill line where he fights and bends to protect his rice bowl.
Maybe it's because she's an adult. It's an adult's life where everything ends with one mistake.
"sorry. I'll do anything for compensation I can, please give me one more chance… … ."
Shirone didn't want to hear it.
If that's the case, I want to scream that I shouldn't have done it in the first place, but that was also futile.
It was embarrassing to see an adult 15 years older than himself crawling onto his lap and banging his head on the ground.
"That's Okay. Just go. Because it's already in the past. You can't turn it around. But if you get a chance later, I want you to apologize to my parents."
"Yes, I will see you right away. I'm really sorry."
Olivia smiled bitterly.
All students would be similar, but Shirone was especially honest. A little brainy kid wouldn't hit the kill line like this.
'Honestly, he's a kid who's far from lust for fame or money.'
The characteristic of those who have realized the immortal function is that their way of thinking is metaphysical. They have an extreme lack of thirst for the world, pursue ideals, and show deep interest in the world beyond imagination.
Whatever Syrone's tendencies, Olivia didn't want to throw the kill line.
Even in monarchies, the power of the press cannot be ignored, and she was smart.
Besides, since he had a high reputation in the correspondent world, it was far more profitable to keep him by his side than to train a new correspondent.
"Killin, you are a capable kid. Make sure you don't make this mistake again. When this work is over, let's have a meal."
"thank you! This will never happen again!"
"Yes, go see."
Killline bowed her head and backed away.
When this happened, Alpheas and Shirone had nothing to say.
I chose the best solution possible in the current situation, and Killin also felt like falling into hell, so my heart was relieved to some extent.
Olivia turned to Shirone and said.
"I'm sorry. it's my negligence Of course, technically speaking, this inspiration is not at fault."
Alpheas covered his mouth as if he was embarrassed and cleared his throat.
Shirone smiled.
This did not relieve all his emotions, but Olivia and Alfeas' existence was a strong support for him, who had no place to rely on.
Alpheas comforted Shirone.
"This too will pass soon. There is a final exam soon, so don't think about anything and focus on the exam. Then everything will be back to normal."
"thank you. I will stop."
Shirone expressed her sincere gratitude and left the principal's office.
Although all the protagonists of this incident have disappeared, there is still tension in the principal's office.
Olivia closed her eyes and thought. She then asked, looking at Alfeas.
"You really think so?"
Alpheas didn't answer.
If it's a moderately serious matter, time is the medicine. However, in the case of Shirone, the situation was different.
What they were thinking about was not that Shirone's origins were low or that they were not qualified to attend magic school.
"I will have no choice but to watch. perhaps… … Nothing may happen."
"I guess so. but… … ."
Olivia stopped talking.
As Alpheas had said, talking about it now wouldn't change anything. I just hoped that the terrifying bomb hidden in this incident would not be revealed on the surface.
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The final exam is over.
In the last semester, we went on vacation right after the exams were over, but there was one more schedule in the second half.
It was the graduation exam of the senior class.
As it was the biggest festival of the Magic School, where all students attended, the atmosphere inside the school was lively.
Shirone's final grade was 6th in Class Four.
First place was Dante, followed by Sabina, Closer, Boyle, and Pandora.
Under Shirone, Eruki and Nade were seated.
Shirone, who had greatly strengthened the battery, which was her biggest weakness, within a year, was satisfied. On the other hand, Eruki and Nade were stunned for a while, as if shocked by how they fell behind in the theory test.
In terms of the total score combined with the practical test scores, Shirone's rank was a whopping 3rd.
Dante was first overall, followed by Eruki.
Anyway, since Dante, who took first place overall, was defeated in the 2,000th round, there were many students who sided with Shirone by a narrow margin in the first rank of graduates.
However, in terms of reputation, it was not as good as before.
Because their origins were revealed, the children who had followed Shirone were moving away one by one.
Among them, there were people who blatantly spat words of disparagement at Shirone.
Shirone was hurt every time that happened, but he didn't show it.
Killline kept his word and no longer appeared in Spirit magazine.
According to Olivia, she went to visit her parents and knelt down to pray.
There are days in life when you fall into a bog, so Shirone thought that this was also the passing wind.
maybe it could have been
However, Shirone's article, which was published only once in Spirit magazine, came back with a huge aftermath beyond anyone's imagination.
One day, with 15 days left before the graduation exam, an incident occurred that shook the magic school.
Clap! Clap!
Up to 40 knights were fully armed and passed through Tormia's noble district. It was a soldier escorting a wagon.
The carriage, decorated with a gold crown, was large enough to eat, sleep, and pack inside.
Even the nobles of the highest ranks did not dare to frown at the march of armed troops occupying the road.
So, it was only natural that the livers of the guards guarding the main gate of the school had become the size of a pea.
When the carriage stops at the main gate, the school's security system is thrown into chaos.
The Chief of Security ran out in a hurry, and after reading the document handed to him by the lead driver, he ran to the principal's office, even paler than when he ran.
"principal! It's a big deal!"
As soon as the head of security knocked, he opened the door to the principal's office and entered.
Olivia's impression of hating people with no manners was wrinkled.
However, when the chief of security, who was almost fifty, looked like he was about to cry, he put his emotions aside for a while.
"What happen?"
"I-over there… … who came… … No, look at this!"
The chief of security placed the document on the desk instead of explaining it verbally.
Olivia held up the document and read it carefully out of curiosity rather than nervousness.
"ha… … ."
Olivia put the paper back down and sighed as she touched her forehead.
"Uh, what should I do? Shall I let you in?"
"Of course it should. how can i get rid of it? Please guide me this way. I'll go out to meet you as soon as I'm ready."
"All right!"
The chief of security skipped even greetings and hurried away.
Olivia wanted to follow and nag him, but it wasn't that he didn't understand his feelings. She probably had a tingling sensation in her hamstrings and had no thoughts in her head.
"at last… … Things have blown up."
Olivia rested her chin on her desk with her elbows on the desk.
The thing I was worried about finally happened, but I didn't think it would be such a great opponent.
'but… … I can't help but move Seeing an article like that.'
Maybe it's a good thing for Shirone?
Looking at his inclination, he might rather hate it, but considering his future and life, it was definitely close to a blessing.
"anyway… … I should go out and see."
Olivia quickly changed her clothes and left the principal's office.
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The students stopped and watched as the house-sized carriage crossed the garden.
The size of the wagon is amazing, but it was the first time an armed soldier with weapons entered the school.
"what? What happened?"
"Where was the war? Why do knights come to school?"
A murmur was heard here and there, but the knights moved on without even looking at them.
At last the carriage stopped at the center of the school building.
The knights put their hands on the handles of their swords and stood guard against their son-in-law, as if they would immediately unleash the sword at the slightest hint of something suspicious.
The students who heard the rumors gathered one by one. At last the carriage was filled with hundreds of people.
Even so, the carriage was nailed to the spot without even a slight movement.
After receiving Olivia's message, Alpheas came out to meet him first.
However, even when the former principal of the school appeared, the knights did not lose their vigilance.
"Principal, what is this? Did anything happen at school?"
Alpheas couldn't say anything to his disciples.
Even after receiving Olivia's message, he was dubious, but when he checked it with his own eyes, it was a situation that exceeded expectations.
On the roof of the chariot adorned with a gold crown stood a statue of a lion carved in gold.
There was only one country on the continent that used the symbol of a lion.
Alpheas had just come running, so he didn't hear the details, but if they came, the reason was mana.
Shirone.
It was Killline's mistake that ultimately led to this situation.
'No, should I call this a state of affairs? Maybe for Shirone… … .'
At that moment, the carriage door burst open and an old man with wide eyes came down. As the knights opened the road left and right, they stubbornly kept their mouth shut.
His gait was staggering due to his old age, but the miasma on his face was not an ordinary impression.
Escaping from the escort of the knights, he looked around at the students in the audience and took out a scroll from his bosom with a strong and arrogant expression.
The scroll was also of the finest paper and was bordered with gold.
"I am Ordos, the magistrate of the Kazura Kingdom and a messenger who came to follow the king's orders!"
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