The mana-train ride to Ignit Magic Academy was true tranquility itself.
This was because magicians didnt have a particular reason to visit the Radian Kingdom.
Most of them would head toward Ravirdyne.
But still.
How am I actually alone?
It felt cold from how empty it was.
I road around my empty cart and passed the ti.
Those tis were quite boring at first, but that boredom was quickly replaced by another feeling as soon as the train entered the Radian Kingdom.
Its been a while.
Excitent.
The view I could see of the Radian Kingdom through the windows of the train definitely couldnt compare to the view of Ravirdyne.
But for so reason, my heart was fluttering.
This thrill I was feeling
As soon as the train stopped, I stepped outside.
Bang!
Sothing exploded in front of just like the small fireworks with flowers in them.
Ruin! Welco back!
Yeeeaaah!
A short cheer and bouquets of flowers were given to by my underclassn.
Behind them,
[The pride of the Ignit Magic Academy! Ruin Ardell!]
[Ruin! Congrats on your victory in the Grand Festival!]
Posters were put up with similar phrases.
Compared to the ceremony given to by the crown prince, this was incomparably small and cute.
But naturally, this was more appealing to .
Ruin!
Alright! Everyone lift him up! One, two, three!
Jason and my peers hugged , and then out of nowhere, lifted into the air.
Can you let down? I was on the train for too long. I feel dizzy
What?! Were just getting started!
You bastaaaaaaards!
And,
Ruin. Youve done well.
Professor Hydel and Director Tirion Ignit were standing a few steps back, smiling with pride for .
Yeah.
No matter how fancy Ravirdyne might be, in the end, this was my true place of comfort.
* * *
My welcoming ceremony continued into the academy.
The Director gathered everyone for an assembly and then praised for my achievents in front of everyone.
I received rounds of applause from the students.
It was a little embarrassing, but I also said sothing.
Yes uh Thank you, everyone, for supporting .
Just like that.
Because of this, I did hear Jason shout out sothing like, What the hell dude? Say sothing cool, but there was no reason to needlessly drag this out.
It had already been two months since the event, and the stories of my success were already told by my peers to everyone.
On top of that, wasnt I the one who publicly failed their mission?
Of course, my peers didnt say a single thing about that.
Yeah.
This much congratulation without going too overboard was enough.
The victor of the Grand Festival has returned!
The spread of this story didnt stop within the academy.
It went even to the Galehill family, fad for their magic, to other noble houses, and
[With love and affection to the genius magician and true patriot to our country, Ruin Ardell]
Whats this?
Its a letter from the princes.
Who?
The first and second princes of our kingdom.
I ended up receiving letters of love and affection from the princes that I hadnt even seen before.
Why would they send a letter to ?
I heard that you received an offer from the crown prince of the Raynac empire.
From where?
How can it be a secret? This happened in the grand banquet when all 32 were gathered together. How could I not hear about it? In any case, the princes beca pretty happy after the rumour that you declined the crown prince started floating around.
Why should they?
They say because youre a true patriot.
[With love and affection to the genius magician and true patriot to our country, Ruin Ardell
First, we have profound gratitude for you attaining victory in such a great tournant as the Grand Festival and building the kingdoms honour
(omitted)
I heard that the crown prince wanted you. However, I was deeply moved by your patriotism that no amount of gold could test, and for declining the Empires offer, returning back to our kingdom. I, the first prince Radian Croster, want to et with you imdiately and talk seriously about the future of our kingdom. Which days are best for you? I await your response.]
The letter was filled with talks about eting up.
The second princes letter wasnt too different.
* * *
* * *
The first and second princes.
Since the successor hasnt been decided yet, these two were fighting each other day in and day out.
It seed that they were both aiming for .
However,
Its so botherso.
Why? What did it say?
A serious talk about the future of our kingdom
I have no interest in that, but why was he talking about it like it was a done deal?
Its nothing.
I took the letter I received and folded it carefully in half before putting it into my drawer.
Even if he was the prince of a nearly fallen kingdom, I couldnt rip up a princes letter.
[I apologize. I only want to focus on my studies for now.]
This much should be enough for a response, right?
In any case, I returned to my daily life.
Its really interesting.
What is?
Just like before Class is still tiring, right?
Kek. Yeah. Looks like youre the sa as . I thought the best student would have a different opinion to .
Its the sa. Im just holding it in.
Taking the sa classes.
Eating the sa lunches.
Preparing for my next tests.
Waking up a little earlier to complete my morning exercise and quest.
It was my normal daily life.
But of course,
[The guardian that will lead the future of the Radian Kingdom. With love and affection for dear Ruin Ardell
(omitted)
I do not wish to interrupt your studies, but I do wish for you to understand that I want you this much. This is already the fourteenth letter. Since its at this point I can only hope for the day that you understand my intentions co faster.
p.s. I spend the days amusing myself by nagging the palace deliverers about your letter. Then, I await your response.]
the event of receiving a botherso letter had been added.
Your majesty,
You should spend your ti looking at state affairs instead of waiting for my reply,
And why are you nagging those innocent postn anyway?
Did another one co?
Yeah.
Those princes are too persistent. If they looked after the country with the sa passion as they have with sending letters to you, our country wouldve already beco a superpower. Radian Empire! Think about it!
Kekek. How does that even make sense?
But in the end, it was still the sa normal day.
The Grand Festival, Ravirdyne, Sky Mountain ogres, the Fire King
I really did have too much on my plate.
Now, it was ti to rest.
Because, in a little bit,
Ruin, what are you doing this break?
The break was coming up.
* * *
The academy I returned to after the events of the Grand Festival and the mission from the magic tower had already finished their final tests and were waiting for their break.
Break.
What a thrilling word.
Everyone looked forward to it.
Ah, I want to return to my territory and rest my head. Im tired from all these tests!
Tired from the tests? Arent you last in the class?
Shut up! Do you think last place doesnt get stressed from tests?
A student that wanted to go ho as fast as possible because they failed their exam.
A student that wanted to go ho as fast as possible because they did well in their exam.
Their reasons didnt matter.
Everyone was looking forward to the break for one reason or another, and they yearned for their hos.
Well, this used to exclude .
Ruin, are you returning ho this year?
I need to go ho.
Really?
Yeah.
As I said that I needed to go ho, Jason stood from his seat and started muttering,
Ruin is returning to his territory? Damn I cant believe it. I thought you were a spirit haunting the academy.
A spirit? Youre too much.
Everyone else went ho during the break, but I stayed at the academy for the last 5 years.
Everyone knew the reason.
After I discovered that my excellent talent was actually nothing, I found the thought of facing the people of my territory, including my father, difficult.
The thought that, if I trained while everyone else was resting, I would be able to recover just a little bit, had bound to the school.
However, it was different this year.
I need to go. et my dad again, et my sister. I also miss my territory
This ti
My father, my sister, and the people of my territory.
I would be able to et them with pride.
Wait a second Since I was thinking about my territory
Irene Prius.
I did invite her to my territory but she wouldnt appear randomly during this break right?
She should also be busy.
So youre going ho? Alright!
Jason suddenly opened my wardrobe.
Lets see This ones too dark, this ones too big Wait, what the hell is this? This is so childish that not even a seven year old would wear this
What are you doing right now?
What do you an? Im looking for clothes you can wear.
Why are you choosing what Im going to wear?
Youre handso and strong and smart but your fashion sense is terrible. The worst maybe. But youre in luck. Im pretty good in that departnt. So, take my advice and dress like it. Youre returning for the first ti in over 6 years, so you should dress up nice, right?
Ah, was that so?
Jason started pulling out clothes from the wardrobe and had the air of a professional as he matched them on my body and thought about them with his hand on his chin.
But in the end, he muttered, Theres nothing good to wear and started to go through his own wardrobe.
Wait, what do you an theres nothing good to wear? What about all these clothes?
What a nonsensical statent.
Done. This much should be enough.
A fancy pink tailcoat and a tuxedo with laces attached to the wrists coupled with a blindingly white pair of pants with obvious flower patterns on it.
Jason had purposely picked clothes that were the direct opposite of my preferences, and I put them in my bag begrudgingly.
I was thankful
But sorry Jason.
I think wearing these would be too much.
But then, soone hurriedly knocked on our door.
Ruin! Are you done yet?
The person who entered was Hankus.
He was part of the Michael Group, but after the Grand Festival, he completely beca my friend.
Did you forget that the vacation speech is done by the student representative? You need to go now.
Sure. Im done here.
Ah, also, dont talk for too long, ok?
Hankus asked to keep the speech short,
Obviously.
and I shrugged my shoulders in understanding.
Those vacation speeches that were long and boring werent my style either.
Lets go.
Said Jason as he tugged my arm after getting dressed.
I also left the dorm room.
Break
Started now.
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