The Magic Network of Lichten Academy, Kirtos.
here are two ways to utilize Kirtos.
One way is to use a typewriter-style bulletin board with paper commonly called the pyrography board.
Its a thod used mainly when the cost of terminals to access Kirtos is burdenso, or when you want to use it lightly outdoors.
Of course, as the na pyrography board suggests, you cant use all of Kirtos functions with this thod.
Whoa
The third-place girls dormitory at the Academy.
Lina Rosewell checked her watch, glancing at it.
[20:45]
Today was the day when four girls, regarding Ian, had agreed to have an anonymous eting. The appointed ti was approaching.
Lets wait for 10 more minutes.
In reality, Lina had been waiting for an hour.
A chance to talk about Ian with others.
Opportunities like this dont co easily.
Talking about Ian poorly outside could spread all sorts of strange rumors.
Thats unreasonable.
She wanted to avoid getting involved with Ian if possible.
If she had wanted that from the beginning, she would have accepted Ians confession.
Its true that Lina had a good reputation, but she also had her limits.
The existence of Ian was beyond those limits.
Even the reason for saying harsh words to Ian when handing over the lunchbox was for that reason.
Is it because of that, or is it because of the shock from falling from the rooftop?
Perhaps it is Lina herself who is closest to Ian among the four involved.
Perhaps among the four people involved, Lina was the closest to Ian.
The fact that Ian had changed. At first, she could never admit it, but now it was different.
She had witnessed Ians transformation with her own eyes.
His personality and attitude have completely changed.
Above all, she was concerned about the sudden improvent in his skills.
The better he did, the worse Linas own grades looked.
If her grades dropped, her scholarship would be in jeopardy. If her scholarship was at risk, she couldnt afford the tuition at the Academy.
That would an expulsion.
Its really dangerous.
Lina felt the injustice.
Lichten Academy had an obsessive focus on students grades, especially when it ca to scholarships.
I cant even get a part-ti job.
She couldnt get a part-ti job because of the conditions attached to her scholarship.
Growl
Thats why Lina starved every day. Now that her only lunch supply had been cut off, it was even worse.
Ah, seriously!
Again, she thought of Ian.
These days, Ian was at the end of every thought.
Honestly
Would the situation be better if Ian hadnt co back?
Would it have been better than it is now?
Lina lightly bit her lip.
[20:55]
There are only about 5 minutes left.
Ti had passed, and there were only about 5 minutes left.
Is it okay to connect now?
A long, dark cloth was in her hand.
The cloth was none other than the Kirtos access terminal.
Lina wrapped it around her eyes.
Dark vision.
She pushed elental mana lightly toward the cloth, and the mana circuit of the terminal began to operate.
[User confirmation complete.]
[Connected to Kirtos.]
[Anonymous Chat Room KEY confird.]
Soon, her vision brightened.
It was a kind of hallucination magic.
Originally, she would have landed in a large virtual square.
That was the default setting for Kirtos access.
But when connecting to the anonymous chat room, it was different.
A dressing room unfolded before Linas eyes.
The room allowed her to customize her appearance.
To ensure anonymity, various ornants could be used to hide her appearance.
Anyway, Kirtos avatars look different from original appearances, but
Still, there could be clues in body language or everyday habits.
Lina hesitated for a mont, standing in front of a wall covered with masks.
What should I choose?
She picked up one of the masks.
A virtual space resembling an infinitely luxurious mansion.
In a space that was difficult to distinguish between indoors and a garden, there was a large donut-shaped table with a big hole in the middle.
One wooden chair was placed in each cardinal direction.
Already occupying three positions were the Crown Mask in the north, the Bandage Mask in the west, and the Rabbit Mask in the east.
Creak
Their attention was focused on the sound of the door opening at the entrance.
A person wearing a Leaf Mask opened the door and entered.
Welco.
The Queen Mask greeted the Leaf Mask with enthusiasm.
The tone was sowhat unusual, but it was all part of the concept.
Oh, hello?
No need to be surprised. Dont worry; its just part of the act.
Thats a relief.
Before we continue, let explain a few rules.
The Queen spoke.
Here, we hope that personal information that can reveal each others identities is hidden as much as possible.
Oh okay.
If possible, I recomnd changing your tone like I do.
Indeed, the Queen Masks tone was not ordinary.
Even the crown decoration above her head was not ordinary. At least as far as it was known, there were no royals at Lichten Academy.
Solid acting was evident.
With a nod, the Leaf Mask took a seat in the remaining spot.
The Rabbit Mask, observing this scene, asked a question.
I dont understand why we have to gather like this anonymously. Even changing our tones.
Hehehe.
The Queen laughed openly.
The Rabbit Mask got agitated.
Are you going to fight now?
In the anti, the Bandage Mask chid in.
I think I know.
As the threes gazes converged, the Bandage Mask flinched for a mont but soon opened its mouth without difficulty.
Among the four of us, there might be soone on Ians side.
Hmm.
Both of you, Rabbit Mask, and all of us need to do this to protect ourselves. Do you all know what was written in Ians s*icide notes?
Hmm.
Ian, who wrote that kind of note, has returned to the academy. We cant predict what he might do.
The Bandage Mask spoke with a serious tone.
Clearly, the contents of Ians notes were serious.
Interpreting the contents of the note that suggested he jumped because they didnt accept his confession was chilling, no matter how you looked at it.
Even for those who rejected the confession but were not disappointed in Ian, their remaining affection could not help but fall when they saw the notes.
Ians notes were the adhesive binding the four of them together.
All four nodded.
Of course, this included the culprit who fabricated the notes.
Bandage is right.
The Queen spoke.
All four of us here can be considered victims of Ians threatening s*icide attempt. And even before that, each of us had to endure Ians obsession.
Thats true.
Yes.
The Queen looked around slowly.
Her confidence was clearly felt in her deanor.
Therefore, we must drive Ian out of the Academy this ti. Make sure he never sets foot in Lichten again.
The Bandage Mask nodded, and the Leaf Mask appeared sowhat uncertain.
The Rabbit Mask opened its mouth.
What do you an by that?
In the future, there will be a disciplinary committee and, before that, a pre-trial hearing. You all must have heard about it.
Yes.
Were here to coordinate our stories. So that he receives the appropriate punishnt for his cris.
The Bandage and Rabbit Masks nodded.
But the Leaf Mask appeared sowhat uneasy.
The Queen asked.
If you have any opinions, feel free to express them. After all, this is why we are here anonymously.
After hesitating for a mont, the Leaf Mask cautiously spoke up.
I, uh, dont think Ian is entirely to bla for everything.
Silence hung over the round table.
Sharp gazes were directed at the Leaf Mask.
Ah No, no, Im not defending Ian.
Leaf Mask hurriedly clarified, raising both hands.
Then, what do you an?
I just find it hard to believe whats being suggested.
Both the Queen and the Rabbit Mask muttered in confusion, and the Leaf Mask lowered their head slightly.
Well, you see
Interlude silence.
Then, the Leaf Mask continued cautiously, their words asured.
I think theres a possibility that Ian may not be the culprit.
Silence hung over the round table. Sharp gazes were directed at the Leaf Mask.
The Leaf Masks hesitant words flowed smoothly, much like an act:
Of course, even though the possibility is exceedingly small, we shouldnt distort the results of the disciplinary committee by coming to an agreent together. If Ian is indeed at fault, the outco will be the sa. Theres a high likelihood of that.
It was a reasonable point.
That makes sense.
The Queen nodded.
This was surprising to the Bandage and Rabbit Mask, as the Queen had been insisting on Ian thoroughly until now. They exchanged incredulous glances. The Queen shrugged.
In any case, its a rational argunt. Lets hear more from the Leaf Mask.
The Leaf Mask continued with more confidence now.
Moreover, there have been rumors lately that Ian has changed. What do you all think?
It feels like there has definitely been a change.
Bandage Mask muttered.
Ive heard the sa.
The Queen added.
Then, the Rabbit Mask, who had been silent, raised her hand.
The Queen gestured for her to speak.
Speak.
I have a suspicion that Ian might have cursed us.
Cursed?
Both the Bandage and Leaf Mask exclaid.
I thought you all might have felt it too. Arent all of you famous for your abilities?
At Rabbit Masks words, Bandage and Leaf Mask turned their heads.
They looked sowhat embarrassed.
The Queen smiled as she summarized the discussion.
In short, there is a possibility that Ian has changed, but at the sa ti, it seems likely that he is causing harm to us. Although there is a chance that he may be innocent, if hes not, its a potentially malicious and worsening situation.
Everyone nodded in agreent.
Since we have so ti, it might be worth considering how we can handle the situation together. Before that, if we can find any other evidence related to Ian, it could change our direction.
As the discussion had gone on for quite so ti, it was getting late.
The proposal for the conclusion of their eting was not a bad one.
Everyone nodded in agreent.
Just as they were about to adjourn and set the ti for their next eting.
Oh, one more thing.
The Queen opened her mouth as if she had just rembered sothing.
Combat training for each class will be scheduled soon. Its a fairly important event, so everyone sure is aware of it.
Combat training.
It was important training, with a significant stake in one sesters grade at the Academy.
Keep an eye on Ian. This ssage is primarily for the mbers of the zai class here. Well see if he has really changed during that training.
Isnt that contradictory? If were not revealing our identities, wont that reveal our identities? Theres only one zai class here.
The Rabbit Masks words made the Queen chuckle.
Hehe. Whos to say Im not from zai as well?
And with that, the anonymous eting ca to a close.
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