Chapter 57
I was sat in my designated seat in the auditorium awaiting the start of the ceremony.
Unfortunately, Letina sat a distance away. The girl sitting next to me kept glancing this way with sparkly eyes, to be honest, it was kinda annoying.
Feeling her gaze, Im sure I put on a bitchy resting face,1but Id like for that to be overlooked.
Because I wanted to avoid locking eyes with her, I forced myself to face forward stone-faced.
There were seats for parents lined up along the sides of the auditorium, I noticed many of them were in use by aristocrats.
For my part, Id have liked for Finia to come along, but this time Cortina was sitting there, but she looked awkward to be sitting alongside the nobles, she seemed to be acting reserved.
Students are told to abandon their castes, but it seems their families didnt quite get the memo.
After a short while, the ceremony finally kicks off.
We got an explanation of the schedule before the teacher took the podium.
Then Maxwell the chairman came up to the stage and gave a long-winded speech, midway through I was starting to yawn as my eyes glazed over.
But the contents of his speech were clearly fishy.
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and so, that being the case, Id like to ask you students to act without regards to social class, as befits students of this Magic Academy.
He always took things at his own pace, but hes starting to ramble on a bit like hes buying time.
But why is he trying to buy time right now? Has he finally gone senile?
I was dubious about it, and as I tilted my head in confusion, I noticed there was some racket coming from the auditoriums entrance.
Look, if you dont hurry, the ceremonys going to end already.
Im so sorry. Since Im unfamiliar with this technique, we encountered some delays getting it to work.
All eyes in the auditorium collectively gathered at the ones causing all the noise at the entrance.
When the entrance opened, who should step in but Cortina, and following behind her were two others
Oh. Youre still at it!
Nice, Maxwell.
My sincerest apologies to keep you waiting like this, Maxwell.
All three were voices I was familiar with.
Or rather, why are you here, Lyell and Maria!?
My parents and current guardian came rushing into the auditorium with heavy steps.
Lyell, Maria, and Cortina.
Three of the great heroes suddenly appeared and the auditorium started booming.
Maxwell and Cortina were already well known but suddenly Lyell and Maria popped in.
The only one missing from all this was Gadius.
So slow, the lot of you.
Im sorry. Maria had some unexpected delays casting the spell.
Oh my, werent those delays because someone needed help putting on his armor?
Its all my fault?
Lyell certainly seemed to be wearing an unusual piece of armor.
It looked like the so-called scale armor, armor layered like scales. Whats more, the hue of those scales seems uncannily familiar.
Could it be made from the processed scales of the Evil Dragon Colchis?
Ah, there she is. Nicole! How have you been? Maria waved at me, failing to read the current situation.
And with that, everyones gaze converged on me.
Ma.. Mama? Why are you here?
For now, Ill just ask her that while they find a place to sit.
And then Maria replied with an unimaginable answer as she chuckled, Well you see, I memorized Teleport.
Hey wait, what the hell did you just say. I remember that being about the limit of my thought process at the time.
Teleport was an outrageous spell from the Interference Magic system. To put it simply, it interferes with the individuals location data to allow them instantaneous movement from one location to another.
Sure, there are similar high-level spells in the Transfer Magic system, such as Portal and Gate, but Teleport is even more difficult to master.
In comparison to learning Polymorph, which Im currently aiming for, Teleport is even beyond that in difficulty, yet she learned it like it was nothing
Now I can come to visit you every day! (Maria)
On the contrary, please go back. (Nicole)
Of course Ill go back home, I cant just leave the village, but I can at least show up for a bit every evening. (Maria)
Well, not like I cant (Lyell)
Lyell, are you insinuating youll stay at a bachelorettes house? Dont you dare start doing things thatll cause weird rumors about me. (Cortina)
Gulp. (Lyell)
Cortina interrupted Lyells reckless statement.
You wouldnt want to make her an enemy. He and I both know the feeling very well.
Hahaha, taking a trip down memory lane with you guys made rambling for time worth it. (Maxwell)
Our apologies for taking up so much of your time. (Maria)
A teacher standing next to Maxwell grabbed his attention as he started to make small talk from the stage, Apologies Chairman my sincerest apologies to have to interrupt you here, but were pressed for time as well.
Oh, thats quite right! My bad, my bad. Well, in conclusion, do your best in your studies. That is all!
Despite dragging out his speech thus far, Maxwell finally ends the ceremony.
The students who were seriously paying attention up to now were left flabbergasted.
Alright Lyell, since were both free after this, how about joining me for a drink? (Maxwell)
Ill pass, Ill be busy with Nicole after this (Lyell)
What the, how could you choose your daughter over your old mate! (Maxwell)
Isnt it obvious!? (Lyell)
This old fart always got hyped at the appearance of his drinking buddies. Speaking of, I wasnt very strong in my past life either, so I couldnt keep up with him.
As a result, gramps always dragged off Lyell or Gadius with him.
At any rate, my parents sudden appearance caused a great disturbance during the entrance ceremony.
To add to that, I feel like my notoriety has managed to spread even more now.
If this is how its going to be from the start, I cant help but feel anxious about my school life from now on.