Novel Bin Chapter 11: Encounter
Chapter 11: Encounter
[Aslan Academy of Magic]
As is well known, it is a school established with the goal of training the countrys highest military force, the Magic Knights, and is the most prestigious magical education institution in the Myrestia Kingdom.
For those who aspire to have the title of Magic Knight, of whom only 10 are allowed to hold in the country, graduating from this school is truly a gateway to success.
Many people with a talent for magic aspire for this school at one time or another.
But most of them give up naturally at some point.
A little bit of magic is not enough to even get you started.
That is what Aslan Academy of Magic is all about.
When it comes to the opinion of the magic knights, even the king cant ignore it.
Overwhelming power with honor.
They are a distinct entity from the other magical divisions.
The rightly chosen 10.
Appropriate to be admired.
Moreover, the academy is also known for its excessive and absolute meritocracy.
Therefore, there is no recommendation system in this school.
This is because in a society of nobles, it is thought to be a breeding ground for the decline of magical power.
By the way, its a boarding school.
Really thorough.
I think it rightly deserves to be named after a mythical hero.
I am currently riding in a carriage to take the entrance exam for this prestigious school, which holds many grandiose titles. But then.
Why are you in the same carriage as me?
You ask strange questions. Do I really need a reason for us to be in the same carriage as two people who have a future together?
Alice Rune Lonsdale, who spoke without any change in expression, was the first to speak.
I hate to say this but she is my fiance.
However, Ive already accepted this fact.
Its foolish to lament over things that cant be changed.
The next thing to think about is.
What do I have to do to find happiness under the condition that Alice, a pervert out of the ordinary, is my fiance?
What exactly is the optimal solution?
What I should be thinking about is this.
But I still havent found the answer.
Yeah, this is not something I should be thinking about right now.
For now, lets focus on the immediate future.
I heard its the most difficult one to get into, in case youre wondering.
Im getting a little nervous.
Alice muttered.
She was nervous, but her expression was still the same as usual..
You on the other side, is the same as always.
Of course.
Youre not nervous?
Do you really think Id be feeling such emotions to this degree?
No, Im just asking.
For the record, I dont understand this girl.
What is there she needs to be worried about?
Shes a rare talent of having two attributes.
In addition to that, she never neglected to make an effort to learn magic.
At least thats how its been since I met her.
What you should be thinking about is how to become the next in line.
Eh
Alice looked surprised, though not to the extent that an average human could notice.
Dont worry about such a trivial thing as whether or not you can pass the exam. Its disgusting.
I mean it.
Alice will pass.
She has talent that even Amelia-san would have praised her for, and shes worked hard on top of that.
Fufu Sometimes, I think you are a very cunning man.
What do you mean?
Unn, dont worry about it.
She smiled I had a feeling.
Well, if it makes her feel even a little bit better, then its worth it, I suppose?
Humans are creatures of emotion.
It is often the case that one cannot perform to their full potential because of a weak heart.
As we were talking about this, the carriage stopped with a clatter.
Alfred, whose presence had been completely absent until now, stood up and opened the door for us.
Please watch your step.
I got out of the carriage, followed by Alice.
And then, the grand and imposing gates loomed into view.
It wasnt the first time I was seeing it.
Still, it took my breath away.
The academy that could be seen in the distance gave off a sense of history, but also had a style reminiscent of a royal palace.
Well then, Ill be back to pick you up when your exams are over.
Yeah.
That was all Alfred said.
He then gave a signal to the coachman and went on the other way.
Not even a single word of encouragement.
Like everyday.
Pretty cold huh, that butler.
Yes, he is.
Thats how it appears in others eyes.
But Ive received a certain amount of trust.
Alfred is my mentor after all.
I know that much.
Which made me grin a little.
Hey, look.
Yeah its Luke Wizaria Gilbert
I knew it, hes going to take the examVisit no(v)eLb(i)n.𝘤𝑜𝓂 for the best novel reading experience
And theres even Alice Eune Lonsdale with him so it was true that they were engaged huh
Huh, just when I was feeling so good.
tch.
The uncomfortable stares that clung to me.
Since that party, theres been a lot of talk about me among the nobility.
So I knew there were people like this around.
Even though I know it, its still unpleasant.
Insanely foolish creatures who can only see the surface of things.
They looked down at me when all I was doing was swordsmanship, but when I demonstrated dark-element magic, they turned on me.
Theyre incompetent to the point of making me sick.
Luke, are you okay? Youre making a bit of a scary face.
Nothing, lets go.
Right.
I passed through the gate with a change of mind.
Well, it still doesnt change the fact that people keep staring at me.
Or rather, I think half of it is because of this girl walking leisurely next to me.
For looks only.
She is good.
And Im definitely the only one here who knows what this girl is really like inside.
If there is someone out there who knows this girl for who she really is and still loves her, Id like to give her away to that person somehow.
I am excited to be despised by you, Luke, who changed everything about me. I am not the kind of person who is satisfied with just anyone, you cant call me a pervert.
I remember once being told that.
I cant believe this girl thinks shes not a pervert.
At that moment, I thought of Alices brother.
A man named Yolande with that pasted-on smile.
I dont know why I remembered him now.
No, its been stuck in my brain ever since that moment when we first shook hands.
Alice had told me he was an insignificant man.
In fact, I also thought he was a man without ambition.
However, when I shook his hand, I sensed that that terrifyingly refined flow of magical power.
I cant shake that feeling of discomfort I felt back then.
He was the epitome of mysteries and creepiness.
Ara? Theres a crowd gathering.
Alices voice snapped me back to reality.
I turned around to look at a gathering of people.
And the center of attention was right in front of me.
Dahahaha! Abel! Is that all you have to your name! How come youre not even a commoner! What a disappointment!
A large mans lowly laugh echoed through the air.
Haa? So whats wrong with that? It doesnt matter what your status is to enroll in Aslan!
Its okay, Lily. I dont care.
The strong-willed girl raised her voice loudly in the boys defense.
Dark-haired, in modest clothing.
A feeble looking boy with blood red eyes.
I recognised him at a glance.
Its him.
I see.
Thats how it is.
Hes right there.
Buzz off.
It doesnt matter.
Nothing has changed in what I need to do.
I said the words shortly.
To that big guy blocking my path.
Aan! Who the h**l do you think youre talking to wha?
The moment he saw me, that large mans eyes widened.
Do I have to say it again? Youre an eyesore. Get out of my way.
L-Luke-sama! I beg your pardon! Please come through!
I dont really know who he is, but apparently he knows who I am.
The air was frozen silent.
I walked past it without a care in the world.
I looked at the stunned face of the boy called Abel with a side glance, taking advantage of the opportunity.
you know that boy with the dark hair?
Alice asked quietly as we walked for a while.
No? I dont know. Ive never seen that guy before.
Is that so? You were smiling, looking happy, I thought you knew each other.
Kukku I see, so I was smiling.
Apparently, without realizing it, I was smiling.
Thats right.
I cant help but smile.
Its finally time.
Yeah, come, Hero.
I aint running and hiding.
No matter how much you are loved in this world, Ill crush you head on.