#192. Principle Department Applicant (1)
On Monday, the elemental science lab began.
“You’re much better than you were in the first semester, Eriol.”
“Thank you, Professor Inies.”
Professor Inies, who was guiding me at the outdoor practice facility, praised me while watching my magic.
“I guess you’re more concerned about control than firepower these days?”
“Yes, I want to try using more sophisticated magic.”
Just now I was practicing compressing the flame and then firing it using the ‘guided technique’.
Since I’ve been neglecting my fire magic training lately, I wanted to use my elemental magic practice time to practice.
“So instead of thinking of just compressing the flame into something small, think of shaping it into a specific shape.”
“A specific shape?”
“The image becomes clearer, so the spell is activated more reliably.”
“I’ll try.”
I have reorganized the drinking menu.
The flames that spew forth from the element of fire… … can be compressed into a more definite form.
‘A spear? An arrow? No, that’s too ordinary… … .’
Suddenly, I remembered the holy sword of Lorenzo that I had fought with the day before yesterday.
Although I won, the performance of that holy sword was quite impressive.
‘Should I try with a sword?’
I continued to perfect the technique while keeping in mind the shape of the holy sword.
And he raised his palms above his head.
“……!”
Hurrruk!
The moment the spell was activated, a flaming sword appeared on my palm.
When they saw that sight, exclamations erupted from those around them.
“what?!”
“Is it a sword of flame?”
“It’s not just a simple sword-shaped flame! It’s completely compressed so the shape is clear!”
Inies nodded while looking at the sword I had made.
“Good. How about the power?”
“I’ll blow it.”
He swung his arm as if throwing a sword, and a sword of flame was ejected.
It wasn’t a simple throw, but rather a guided technique was applied, so it crossed the air in a complex trajectory.
“……!”
Boom!
Finally, the black flame struck the practice target, causing a huge explosion.
“It’s a ‘Hellfire’ series of magic that uses compressed flames, but it’s neither a Hellfire Spear nor a Hellfire Missile. If I had to say… a Hellfire Sword Missile?”
Inies nodded and muttered.
“Anyway, you did well. I think you just need to make it a bit more practical.”
“Yes, I guess I need to practice more.”
Remotely control the sword of flame to stab the opponent’s blind spot.
It deals damage with the sword’s own penetrating power, then finishes by causing an explosion.
This alone was practical enough, but with more polish it seemed like it would become a really powerful magic.
“It would be nice if a guy like you could join the elemental science department.”
“ah…….”
“I was just saying. I already heard about it from the department head.”
Inies said with a bitter expression.
“Even the aces in our upperclassmen class said they had no intention of entering the elementary school… There hasn’t been any harvest this year.”
She is also the instructor of the upper class, which includes Charlotte, Ingrid, and Helios.
Have you already heard about their career paths for the second year?
‘Come to think of it, what major will Ingrid choose?’
Ingrid has the spiritual source of ‘summoning’.
Since you have the right aptitude for space-time summoning magic, it might be a good idea to major in space-time.
Professor Clymene also happens to prefer students with summoning aptitude.
* * *
As soon as I remembered, I headed to the space-time department as soon as my internship was over.
Because I had to meet Clymene anyway.
‘My uncle also told me to speak to Professor Clymene directly… … .’
The Space-Time Principle Research Institute, the headquarters of the Space-Time Research Institute, had completed restoration work.
I went to the department head’s office and knocked.
“Professor, this is Eriol.”
“Eriol? Come in.”
After hearing Clymene’s answer, I went inside.
But, in the department head’s office, there was a familiar person sitting besides Clymene.
“Ingrid?”
“Huh? Mr. Eriol?”
Ingrid, who was sitting on the sofa, looked at me with wide eyes.
Were you consulting about applying for the construction department?
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“Now that I think about it, the two of you knew each other.”
Clymene said, scratching her head.
“That’s good. Can we talk about it together?”
“What’s going on?”
“Just sit down for a moment.”
Clymene gestured and sat down next to Ingrid.
Then Clymene sat down on the other side and sighed.
“First of all, Ingrid… you talked to me about supporting Shikong and you since the last training session, right?”
“yes…….”
It seems that Ingrid was thinking of supporting the space-time department.
He was a top student in the entire school, and would have been a coveted talent for Clymene.
“Eriol must have been hearing from me for a while now that I should join the space-time department.”
“Ah, that’s…….”
“I emphasized several times that I would guide you well when you entered the space-time department.”
As she said that, Clymene suddenly lowered her head.
“I’m sorry to both of you, but… next year I will be stepping down from my position as head of the space-time department.”
“yes?”
“No, why……”
Ingrid and I opened our eyes wide.
“I don’t think I can properly carry out my duties as department head. We’ve already decided to hand it over to another professor.”
“Is something wrong?”
“I think I need to go out and explore outside of the academy.”
Clymene looked at me and said.
“Eriol, you would know.”
“Oh, no way……”
“okay.”
Clymene was looking for the whereabouts of her former disciple, Euros.
Is that why?
“Kaiser came to see me on Saturday and said that there was something suspicious on the part of the Holy Spirit Monastery.”
“……!”
Could it be that Kaisel also sensed that Lorenzo might be under the control of the Golden Cross?
“After talking about it, I think there’s something I can investigate using my connections. So… I’m thinking of going out and looking into it in earnest next year. There was also talk at the department head meeting that someone should come in and do some research.”
I have also heard that it seems necessary to send people outside to investigate the Golden Cross.
Is it Clymene who ends up coming forward to find Euros?
“Eriol, last time you told me to just wait at the Academy.”
“yes…….”
“But I guess it won’t work. Now that I’ve found a clue, I want to find that guy on my own.”
Clymene said with a bitter expression.
“So, I plan to stay outside for about a year.”
“I see……”
“Um… I think there are a lot of things that are difficult for me to understand.”
Ingrid, who was standing next to him, spoke cautiously.
“So, does that mean that even if I advance to the space-time department next year, I won’t be able to receive guidance from the professor?”
“Okay, I’m sorry.”
“Ugh, that won’t do…….”
Ingrid cried.
“I was planning to enter the space-time department just because I believed that the professor would teach me directly…….”
“I said I’m sorry.”
Ingrid’s attitude was a bit unexpected.
Was it that I had not heard of it, but that I had been respecting Clymene so much?
“You said that the professor would take care of me so that I wouldn’t be bullied by other teaching assistants or seniors…!”
“So, I’m sorry…….”
“I don’t like studying while hanging out with people I’m not close with!”
It was just because of Ingrid’s social phobia… … .
“Professor Clymene is the type of person who doesn’t seem to have many friends like me, and I liked her because she seemed friendly!”
“I’m starting to feel more and more sorry, Ingrid….”
If she becomes Clymene’s direct disciple, she will only learn summoning magic under Clymene, so it will be convenient for Ingrid.
But if Clymene disappears… … Ingrid will have to study with other time and space students.
“Ugh, then what department should I go to? I got an offer from the Commanding Officer’s Department, but the professors and teaching assistants there all seem creepy, so I said no.”
Looking at him with his shoulders slumped and depressed… … I feel a bit sorry for him, and a bit pathetic.
“Anyway, Eriol too… I’m sorry.”
“Oh, that’s what I’m talking about.”
“what?”
“actually…….”
I opened my mouth carefully.
“I’ve decided to apply to the Principle Department this time. I came here today to tell you about that.”
“…….”
“I owe you a lot of help, professor, but I’m sorry that I’ll be going to a different department…….”
Clymene slumped her shoulders after hearing my story.
“Damn… that’s what happened.”
“I’m sorry, sorry.”
“I was worried because I thought you had already decided to join the space-time department…….”
Clymene sighed deeply with a gloomy expression.
Clymene and Ingrid were both equally depressed, so it definitely felt similar.
“Yeah, that’s the situation. The other person has no interest in me, but I’m the only one who’s worried, ‘What if he asks me out? How do I turn him down?’ But then I realize that he’s already dating another woman, and I feel a sense of guilt… “
“Why are you so specific?”
Have you ever had an experience like that during your school days?
“Uh, so Mr. Eriol, did you get hired at the Principles Department?”
“Yeah, that’s what happened.”
“Hmm, I don’t like the Principles Department because Professor Kaisel is scary, so I guess I’ll follow Charlotte and apply to the Elements Department….”
Ingrid muttered, touching her lips.
“Wait a minute, Charlotte also decided to apply for the Principles Department.”
“Yes? Last time we spoke briefly, you said you were considering the elemental sciences?”
“Before Halloween, right? I changed to the Principle Department after that. I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but I think I’ve completely made up my mind now.”
I heard it on my date yesterday.
“Oh, and yesterday, Senia also said she would apply to the Principle Department.”
“Including Senia? Then, there are three people in our club, Eriol, Charlotte, and Senia……”
“Oh, and.”
“yes?”
“I heard that Cain also wanted to major in the Principles Department.”
“……!”
Ingrid’s eyes widened.
“What, what? Are you saying that everyone except me is going to enter the Principles Department next year?!”
“Oh, now that I think about it, that’s true.”
“Are you just ostracizing me?! I just didn’t notice, but I guess I’m the only one being ostracized in the club!”
“No, we didn’t discuss it separately and decided to all apply to the Principles Department together…….”
“Mr. Eriol!”
Ingrid grabbed my sleeve while frowning.
“I’m going to the Principles Department too! So please let go of my legs!”
A completely unexpected sound came out.
“You don’t like the Principles course because you’re afraid of Uncle Kaisel?”
“I hate having a hard time with interpersonal relationships in a department where I don’t have a single close friend! I hate being ostracized by you guys!”
“I told you, I wasn’t specifically trying to ostracize you.”
Is this guy the most important part when choosing a major?
“My grades may not be enough, but with my connections with Professor Kaisel! Please use Eriol’s connections to get me in! Yes?!”
“You mean……”
I couldn’t help but sigh at Ingrid’s pitiful appearance.
* * *
“Ingrid Wiesbaden.”
When we took Ingrid to the Magic Principle Research Institute, surprisingly, Kaisel himself welcomed us.
Professor Ilya seemed to be out at the moment.
“Oh, hello, professor. I got 8th place in the entire school in the final exam of the first semester, and not long ago, I got 6th place in the midterm exam of the second semester……”
Ingrid stuttered as she looked at Kaisel’s cold gaze.
“And also……”
“In the first half of the joint league preliminaries, we had 3 wins and 6 losses.”
“Ugh…….”
When I pointed out her poor performance in the joint league, Ingrid shrugged her shoulders.
“That doesn’t mean you’re unqualified. The Principles Department doesn’t only want practical magicians.”
“Well, I’m pretty confident in actual combat. I’m not good at fighting alone, but if I fight while coordinating with other people…”
Perhaps because Kaisel’s gaze was so cold, Ingrid’s voice lacked confidence.
“Ingrid is good at summoning magic, and excels at it in real combat. She’s weak in one-on-one duels, but excels in team battles.”
“Ah, Mr. Eriol…!”
Ingrid’s eyes welled up with tears as I helped her out.
“We’ve studied together often, and he’s got great comprehension skills overall. He’s also good at interpreting spells. I think he’ll be able to achieve great results if he studies magic in the Principles Department.”
“Mr. Eriol! Thank you! I love you!”
Ingrid grabbed my arm and shed tears of emotion.
Looking at the sight, Kaisel spoke in a cold voice.
“Are you two dating?”
“No.”
When I answered coolly, Ingrid looked at me with a sad face.
“What if you deny it so immediately?”
“No, the misunderstanding needs to be cleared up.”
“You could let me into the Principles Department because I’m Mr. Eriol’s girlfriend!”
“You were thinking like that…?”
As I was looking at Ingrid whispering, with a pitiful expression on my face, I heard Kaisel’s cold voice.
“Ingrid Wiesbaden, from what I’ve seen so far, you still have some shortcomings.”
“Ugh. So, does that mean I’m not qualified?”
“You just have to solve the parts that are lacking.”
“……!”
In front of Ingrid, whose eyes were wide open, Kaisel took out a document.
“There is one thing I’ve been putting off because I’m short on manpower.”
“Hey, is that something you’ve been putting off?”
“Fix that and submit your report yourself. I’ll look at the report and make a judgment.”
“Oh, yes!”
Isn’t this… …just an excuse to use passing the Principles Department as an excuse to use me for free?
As I was doubting in my heart, Kaisel added in a cold voice.
“You can be with your boyfriend.”
“No, I told you we’re not dating.”
Are you really misunderstanding or are you joking?
“There’s one more student I’m currently reviewing, so I think it would be better to work with that student as well.”
“yes?”
“I think I’ve arrived just in time.”
As Kaisel looked out the window, he saw Professor Ilya getting out of the driver’s seat of the magic four-wheeled vehicle.
And then, in the passenger seat… … a cold-looking, sky-blue haired schoolgirl appeared.
“I’m Mart Harleyson, from the intermediate to advanced class.”
“If it’s Martin Harleyson……”
It’s a name I’ve heard before.
Every time the exam score rankings were announced, he was always in the top 10, mixed in with the top and advanced class students.
“Mart Harleyson is also applying to the Principles Department. If he passes the examination, he will be your classmate next year.”
“okay…….”
“Come to think of it, we talked about this last time.”
“yes?”
As I continued to stare, she noticed my gaze and turned her head this way.
“Mart Harleyson is said to hate Eriol Valencia.”
Mart Harleyson looked at me with a frightening expression as he glared at me with his red eyes.
