Nothing ever goes exactly as planned.
Of course, in the grand sche of things, it may appear that it did.
However, it's impossible for every small detail to proceed according to plan.
Countless variables exist.
Sotis luck doesn't cooperate, and at other tis, predictions may be off, causing things to go awry.
"Rudy Astria."
Such variables can be addressed with adaptability.
However, the outco may change depending on the adaptation.
Nevertheless, one must make an effort.
To achieve the best possible results.
"Could you give a hand?"
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Raei Translations
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I could hear the students chatting in the classroom.
"Evan, a commoner, fought with Baron William's son?"
"They say Baron William's brat started the quarrel."
"Evan... I've never heard of him before... Well, at least that ruffian got what he deserved. That's satisfying."
After making a contract with Luna, I devoted myself to my studies.
Even though I only focused on studying, the main story continued to unfold.
Evan caught the professor's attention during magic practice and even ended up fighting with so troublemakers.
Slowly, the protagonist began to make a na for himself at the academy.
When I heard the news, I felt relieved that Evan was growing well.
However, the news that followed made my head throb.
"Rudy Astria, could you please co to the discipline office for a mont?"
A student called out to .
He wore a green scarf, indicating he was a second-year student.
On his arm was a badge with the word "Discipline."
The Discipline Committee.
At Liberion Academy, it was more than just an ordinary discipline committee.
Typically, students with average swordsmanship skills but lacking money for tuition would join the committee to earn so money.
However, the committee also oversaw criminal activities that occurred within the academy.
While they handled minor disputes, if a major incident occurred, the empire would dispatch investigators or professors would deal with it.
In a way, they were like local security guards with so power.
But why were they calling ?
I couldn't see a reason.
I hadn't been causing any trouble and had just been focusing on my studies.
There was no need for the discipline committee to involve , as I hadn't done anything wrong.
With these questions in mind, I went to the office and saw the red-haired ruffian I had encountered before.
"Rudy Astria ordered it..."
"What?"
The ruffian pointed at as he spoke.
I was puzzled by what he was saying.
"Rudy Astria, is this true?"
"I'm not even sure what's going on. What's the matter?"
When I asked, the committee mber stroked his chin.
Ah...
I had a feeling I knew what was happening.
That red-headed ruffian had fought Evan and now accused of being behind it.
This situation wasn't just my speculation.
If things had gone according to the original story, that's how it should have played out.
However, the current situation was slightly different.
"I have no idea what you're talking about."
The disciplinary committee briefly explained the situation, and I denied their accusation.
However, this was the problem.
In the ga, Rudy Astria would have denied responsibility after causing trouble himself.
The ga's situation overlapped with my current predicant.
Even though I didn't do anything, people thought I was trying to evade the bla.
It was simply infuriating.
How should I explain this...
"Hmm..."
The disciplinary committee mbers shot suspicious glances.
But nobody openly expressed their doubts.
Instead, they just kept watching with suspicion.
This was giving a headache.
In the ga, Rudy Astria hung out with that guy, but I told him to leave alone.
Ever since then, I hadn't seen him, and their suspicions only made my head throb.
I felt like just leaving this place, like Rudy Astria in the ga.
"Why do you keep holding onto soone who claims they didn't do it?"
A man with his hand in his pocket approached us.
He was dressed casually, wearing glasses, and had a scruffy beard that seed to be the result of not shaving for a few days, rather than intentionally grown out.
He looked like a typical middle-aged man who might be on his way to buy soju at the local supermarket.
"Ah... Professor."
"What's the point of holding onto soone who says they didn't do it? You think you're accomplishing sothing by trying to maintain security in the academy? You're not even investigators."
The man, referred to as a professor, grumbled and left the disciplinary committee room.
The second-year student who brought in then spoke up.
"Go on."
As soon as I heard those words, I followed the professor who had just helped .
Since he'd co to my aid while I was being falsely accused, I wanted to at least express my gratitude and ask for his na.
"Excuse ... Professor?"
I tried to start a conversation, but the professor ignored and kept walking.
"Professor."
"Professor?"
"Professor? Can you hear ?"
When I kept following and talking to him, the professor finally turned around.
"Why do you keep bothering ?"
"Thank you for your help."
I expressed my gratitude, and he waved his hand dismissively.
"Fine, now go."
"May I ask your na, sir?"
The professor then gave a short response.
"Robert."
With that, he walked away with an air of nonchalance.
"Understood. Thank you."
I didn't want to be a nuisance, so I backed off.
"Robert..."
I mulled over the professor's na as I headed towards my next class.
***
After all the classes had ended, I was tidying up my books.
"Rudy!"
From afar, Luna approached with a worried expression.
"Rudy, are you alright? I heard you went to the student council room."
"Ah, I think it's nothing serious."
Surely they wouldn't call back for questioning without any evidence.
If they did, I'd have no choice but to take a firm stance.
Regardless, my anger surged at the thought of letting that red-headed brat off the hook.
He probably knew what he was getting into when he used my na.
He knew my reputation as Rudy Astria wasn't great, so he figured he could use .
In his mind, he'd probably avoided punishnt as much as possible while taking revenge for when I told him to get lost last ti.
What could a third-rate punk like him be thinking?
I wasn't going to let this slide.
If I let it pass now, sothing like this would happen again.
"I'm glad it's nothing serious."
Luna said, her expression relaxing.
"Oh! Are you going to the library today?"
Luna asked with a beaming smile.
Behind her, two students glared at .
Luna seed oblivious to this, smiling innocently.
"I don't think I can go today."
"Is that so?"
Lately, I've been studying with Luna in the library.
Of course, when it ca to practicing magic, we went to separate research rooms.
However, for theory-related studies and other subjects, we headed to the library.
Since she asked every day to join her, I couldn't refuse.
"Luna, it's ti for class. Shall we go?"
"Huh? Sure! Let's go."
When we studied in the library, it wasn't just the two of us.
Luna's friends were there every day as well.
Rika was quite open about her dislike for , while Ena tried to peer into my heart like Princess Rie.
Their gazes made uncomfortable, but they didn't interfere with my studies or cause any harm, so I ignored them and carried on.
After finishing all my classes, I headed to the top student research room in the dormitory basent.
"Status window."
Na: Rudy Astria
Age: 17
Abilities:
Beginner Magic: LV 6
Fire Attribute Magic: LV 5
Wind Attribute Magic: LV 4
Earth Attribute Magic: LV 2
Swordsmanship: LV 2
Elental Magic: LV 2
While studying magic alone, I had acquired Earth Attribute Magic.
Frankly, I didn't think I would use it much, but it was a necessary step to raise my magic level.
My Fire Attribute Magic was at level 5, and while it would beco more powerful as it grew, its growth rate was too slow.
So, I resorted to a trick.
Instead of delving deeply into one type of magic, I learned several types to quickly reach interdiate magic.
As we advanced, basic attribute magic beca less useful in battle.
Of course, it could be helpful if applied well.
However, I was an ordinary modern person.
A modern person who had never fought anyone before.
I didn't have the ability to think of various ways to apply magic in a fight with soone.
So, to defeat my opponents, overwhelming them with sheer power was the best approach.
For now, my goal was to quickly advance my basic attribute magic and reach interdiate magic.
Then, I would learn dark magic among the attribute magics.
Dark magic wasn't well-regarded.
People perceived it as ominous because of the risk of ntal contamination when spells failed.
But one thing was certain: the power of dark magic.
Everyone acknowledged that fact.
Dark magic boasted much greater power than magic of the sa level.
It was a high-risk, high-return magic: dark magic.
"I was going to ask Professor Cromwell for a favor..."
Robert, one of the few dark magic professors at the academy, didn't have a family na, which was unusual.
I didn't know much about him since I hadn't seen him in the ga.
All I knew was that he was close to Professor Cromwell, so I intended to ask Cromwell for an introduction.
"But why was he there?"
There wasn't much reason for the professor to be in the guidance room.
"Ugh... I'll think about that later."
Gathering mana in my hand, I recited the incantation.
"Water Ball."
Upon speaking, small water droplets gathered before my eyes.
"Should be good now. Status window."
Na: Rudy Astria
Age: 17
Abilities:
Beginner Magic: LV 7
Fire Attribute Magic: LV 5
Wind Attribute Magic: LV 4
Earth Attribute Magic: LV 2
Water Attribute Magic: LV 1
Swordsmanship: LV 2
Elental Magic: LV 2
Finally, my beginner magic reached level 7.
It was a sweet accomplishnt.
The hard work I put into Professor Cromwell's classes had paid off.
Knock knock
While I was relishing my achievent, I heard a knock on the door.
"Who is it?"
"It's Housekeeper Azela."
Housekeeper Azela was the chief administrator managing the dormitory.
I had encountered her before, but this was our first direct eting.
"Co in."
"Hello."
Azela greeted with a polite and upright posture, like a textbook example.
"What's the matter?"
"It's dinner ti, and I noticed you haven't co out, so I thought I'd inform you."
Has it already been that long?
The laboratory had protective magic on all the walls, so there were no windows.
That's why I had been practicing magic without realizing the sun had set.
But did maids usually inform students about al tis?
I didn't know because I usually went to eat right on schedule.
Well, she was managing all the dormitory students, so it made sense.
I heard that female students received help with their hair and makeup, but as a male, I didn't need such assistance.
"And also..."
"...?"
"Miss Astina Persia asked if you would like to have dinner together if you haven't eaten yet."
"What?"
So that's why she ca.
Why was that person calling for again?
Wasn't leaving soone who hadn't finished their food a gentle refusal?
I thought she'd understand I didn't want to get closer...
I thought she had stopped paying attention to , but apparently not.
She had a student council election next week and should be busy.
But I don't understand why she's doing this to .
Should I tell her directly to stop approaching ?
It seed better to et her in person and talk since she would approach
again even if I avoided this al.
"Tell her I'll et her in front of the dormitory in 10 minutes."
"Understood."
I quickly tidied up the books and went to the dormitory entrance.
A red-haired woman stood there.
"It's been a while, Rudy Astria."
"Hello."
Astina usually wore her hair up, but today it was down.
Her usual look was too prim, giving off a stifling impression, but today she appeared more relaxed.
Astina's typical image was that of a stern female knight.
Although she belonged to the magic departnt, her deanor was no different from that of a serious, aspiring female knight.
"Is it alright to keep your senior waiting?"
Astina wore a slightly annoyed expression as she spoke.
"I apologize. I didn't have ti to prepare since you suddenly made plans."
You're the one who asked to et so suddenly.
I ca out within the 10 minutes I said I would.
I kept the appointnt.
But with her saying that, I couldn't help but feel wronged.
Then Astina revealed a playful smile and opened her mouth.
"Just kidding. Let's go grab so food."
Are we even that close?
It would have been more understandable if Astina was genuinely angry, but this friendly attitude made it even more awkward.
What pace should I follow?
"Hello, Senior Astina."
"Yeah, hello."
As Astina walked, the surrounding students greeted her.
Being the top second-year student and a strong candidate for the student council president, she was the object of everyone's admiration.
Since she approached everyone warmly and never failed to return their greetings, people couldn't help but like her.
"Let's eat."
Astina accepted everyone's greetings, causing our alti to be slightly delayed.
And then...
"Who's that?"
"Isn't that Rudy Astria? Why is Senior Astina with him...?"
Everyone's attention was on us.
It was a headache.
I did my best to avoid drawing people's attention.
If soone disliked you and you kept being noticed, their opinion wouldn't change.
It would only remind them of their dislike.
So, I planned to lay low until people forgot about .
Of course, I had to provoke Evan's competitive spirit and promote his growth.
But with my abilities lacking, I didn't have ti to give him encouragent.
"I heard you've been studying hard lately. How's your progress?"
Astina continued the casual conversation, as if she knew my thoughts.
I vaguely answered her questions while looking for an opportunity.
An opportunity to tell her not to approach anymore.
"Don't you find it boring to study all the ti? Don't you have any hobbies?"
"Studying is my entire life."
It wasn't a lie.
If I didn't study now, I'd die later.
"Really? So you don't have any hobbies?"
"No, I don't."
As we continued our casual conversation, a question arose in my mind.
Did she call just to have this kind of conversation?
Astina wasn't friendless like .
She'd have these casual conversations all the ti, so why co to ?
While we were talking, Astina's expression changed slightly.
"You know I'm running for student council president soon, right?"
"There's no one at the academy who wouldn't know."
Then Astina spoke with a completely different atmosphere.
"Rudy Astria."
A serious expression.
"Could you give a hand?"
"..."
What kind of nonsense is this?
***
"Without Rudy Astria here, I feel so much more at ease."
"Rika! Don't be so an to Rudy!"
Luna and Rika were on their way to eat after studying in the library.
Ena had said she would eat separately due to an alchemy experint, so it was just the two of them.
Lately, Luna had been having lunch with Rudy.
However, unless they made plans, they didn't eat dinner together.
"Uh...?"
While Luna was getting her food, she noticed a familiar face.
"Rudy?"
It was definitely Rudy Astria.
But he was in a rather unexpected situation.
He was eating with soone else.
And that soone was a girl.
***
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