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Chapter 59: An Incident During the Entrance Ceremony

"Congratulations on your admission, new students."

The school principal, standing on the stage, began his speech with a gentle expression.

"You have entered the Royal Academy, the largest educational institution in the Iwood Kingdom. From now on, you will accumulate many experiences, acquire knowledge and power, and spread your wings in the world. It's not easy to have a school life without regrets... but I hope you can enjoy a youth that you can look back on and laugh with your friends."

(A school life that you won't regret...it's certainly difficult.)

Although it looks easy, Rest knows it's difficult.

In his previous life, Rest was a poor student with poor parents.

He studied desperately to get a scholarship and worked part-time to pay for my tuition...he never really enjoyed the high school he went to, until he got into a fight with his father over tuition and got stabbed. Died.

Of course, he didn't have a girlfriend, nor did he join any club activities.

How many people could he call friends?

(I've been reborn...I want to make a lot of friends in my next school life and be able to laugh with everyone.)

"From here on, I'll finish my speech. Have a good school life, everyone."

"Thank you, Principal. Next, we will have a speech from the top-ranking student."

The principal's speech concluded, and now it was time for a student who excelled in the entrance exam to give a speech. Prompted by the elderly male teacher, five male and female students appeared on the stage—top students from the magic department, knight department, civil official department, priest department, and art department.

"Now, first is the top-ranking student from the magic department, Celestine Crocus."

"Yes."

The first to step forward was a beautiful girl with platinum hair and purple eyes.

(So that's the leading noble... the daughter of the Crocus Duke, huh?)

Rest was familiar with her name. She was known as a talented and beautiful young lady. She possessed not only exceptional beauty but also outstanding magic talent and intelligence. She was considered a perfect beauty, referred to as a work of art created by the gods.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Celestine Crocus from the magic department."

She bowed her head after lifting the edge of her skirt, then Celestine began to speak in an unwavering tone.

"I am truly delighted to have enrolled in the prestigious magic academy and to be honored with the title of top student. Although it may be presumptuous of me... I will strive to excel in my studies and become a guiding light for everyone at the academy."

(Hmm... Impressive...)

Rest was impressed by Celestine's confident speech, which captivated the gaze of all incoming students. To speak so confidently in public at such a young age was something he, in his previous life, could never have done. The refined appearance and eloquence attracted the attention of everyone in the room, regardless of gender.

(The difference in innate dignity and charisma, perhaps? Just speaking and moving her mouth makes her stand out; it feels like cheating.)

"…?"

While everyone was captivated by Celestine on the stage, Rest suddenly felt an uneasy presence.

Rest continuously activated the magic "Sense Presence" through Dibble's training. In his sensing network, he felt someone preparing to use magic.

(Magic during the ceremony!? What's the purpose!?)

Before he could organize his thoughts, someone initiated magic.

Rest, relying on his sensing ability, also used magic to counteract.

(Wind Shield!)

A wall of wind appeared in the air, and a mud bullet exploded against it with a sharp noise. Mud scattered on the floor.

The magic someone used was "Mud Bullet" a non-lethal attack that literally throws mud bullets at the target.

"Eh?"

"What's going on!?"

Viola and Primula on either side raised their voices. Other new students were also shocked by the sudden event, and some stood up from their chairs.

(I don't think they noticed that I used magic... But still, as expected of the principal.)

Rest shifted his gaze to the principal standing at the edge of the stage.

While Rest had intercepted the magic someone had cast with a wind wall, the principal had also used defensive magic. In front of the targeted "girl," an invisible magic shield was in place, ensuring she would be unharmed even if Rest hadn't intervened.

“……!”

The woman who became the target of the magic—Celestine Crocus—widened her eyes on the stage.

Celestine, too, had noticed that she was targeted by magic. Despite being in the middle of her speech, she stopped speaking and stood frozen.

(A mud bullet… Who would play such a prank, aiming at the Duke's daughter?)

"Everyone, please remain quiet! The ceremony is still ongoing. Be silent!"

To the restless new students, the hosting teacher raised his voice.

“Tch…”

Ignoring them, a new student sitting a few rows behind Rest clicked his tongue quietly.

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