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A new life in Rotsgard begins.

The long-awaited permit to open a local store has been secured.

To his surprise, Makoto Misumi received a notice

informing him of his official employment as a lecturer.

The notice came so suddenly.

Yeah.

The registration time is this afternoon.

I can head there after lunch.

FIVE IRONS

Mr. Kuzunoha, welcome.

Hey there, Luria.

We're just dropping by today.

Thank you for your frequent patronage.

Are you having a hotpot today, Mr. Shiki?

Certainly.

Chicken hotpot for me.

You two are a rare bunch.

People usually share one hotpot instead of having one on their own.

Follow me to your table.

I can't wait to try it.

We've been coming here for five days in a row.

Shiki is addicted to this peculiar delicacy.

Cursed scums.

They keep visiting Luria.

You must be Master Ilumgand.

Don't worry.

I'm a fellow student at the academy.

I have matters to discuss with you.

Thank you for waiting.

Your hotpot is ready.

Shiki is in love with the creamy hotpot.

This flavor is utterly exhilarating!

Meat and vegetables in a pot of super sweet cream...

By the way,

are you going to teach at the academy, Mr. Kuzunoha?

Yeah. I'll head there afterward.

You know, I know someone at the academy...

Luria, give me a hand here.

Oh my, the restaurant is crowded with customers.

I must go now. Enjoy your lunch.

Thank you.

Young Master.

Can I have another set?

Shiki, mind your blood sugar level!

KOMOE

ROTSGARD ACADEMY

These are the rules you must abide by.

As for your personal business,

as long as it doesn't involve monetary transactions in school,

it won't be a problem.

Does that mean I can promote my business in school?

There are currently hundreds of lecturers in this school.

The wage is based on the number of students they teach.

Each student will get you ten silver coins.

The maximum number of students per class

for part-time lecturers is 30.

Can you start the first lesson next week?

Certainly.

I'm thinking about starting a class with less than ten students.

I can start anytime.

How unusual.

Other lecturers are very eager to take in as many students as they can.

I want to focus on the teaching quality.

Do you have a moment?

Pardon me.

I am Blight, a full-time lecturer.

I see.

You want to focus on the practical skills.

Yes.

The syllabus will be about magic.

I teach in a classroom.

I also teach combat techniques.

I can send around ten students who are interested in it to your class.

Thank you.

The students this year are excellent.

Some could even use levitation spells and telepathy.

Does that mean...

they are considered excellent?

I was told how powerful you are.

I look forward to seeing it.

This must be the library.

How may I assist you?

My assistant is applying for a facility usage permit.

I'm here to search for some materials for my class.

I see.

I am the librarian here.

If you're looking for any books in particular, I'm glad to help out.

Are there any books about magic spells?

Isn't that kind of stuff way below your standard,

Mr. Kuzunoha?

Impressive.

Instant deployment of a magic shield.

It is like a magic show.

Who are you?

How do you know my name?

As the librarian,

it's my duty to know your name.

There are hundreds of lecturers here.

I find it hard to believe you remember it so quickly.

I heard stories about you while I was dining with the examiner.

That's how I knew.

Is that all?

Well,

Luria of the Five Irons is my younger sister.

She told me about a pair of weird customers

who always order two sets of hotpots.

I also know that Mr. Shiki loves his creamy hotpot.

You know, I know someone at the academy...

She wanted to tell me about her sister.

Yeah, I can see the resemblance.

Mr. Kuzunoha.

A man's eyes can always speak better than his mouth.

Please mind your manners.

I-I'm sorry.

Oh my,

were you thinking about something indecent?

I fell for it!

Just kidding.

I'm Eva.

I mostly work at the reception counter.

Nice to meet you.

I can sense something sinister behind her sweet smile.

Speaking of that, she reminds me of Mio.

Barreta, can you show me the step one more time?

A-Again?

Yes.

I only work at the grocery store

because I'm on a warrior's journey to becoming a culinary master.

Fine.

Since the owner paid to have me teach you, I guess I can't say no.

But please, don't swing the knife in the kitchen again.

But that was...

I only know the eye-catching cutting methods.

First off, do this.

Using the tip of the knife to dig out the buds!

I ended up losing the entire potato when I was cutting it.

Let's start from the basics.

Incredible!

The radish is as thin as paper!

The owner learned this technique in Laurel.

It's called the "katsuramuki technique".

Katsura? What does it mean?

I'm not exactly sure about that.

The katsuramuki technique...

I feel like it can be applied in areas beyond cooking.

What is that supposed to mean?

THE NEXT WEEK, ROTSGARD ACADEMY

Hey, I heard the lecturer of the next class uses brushtalk.

The lecturer has a personal assistant.

I'm a bit concerned.

Magic spells should be a practical class.

Well, we are instructed by Mr. Blight. Simply attending the class will do.

I'm fine with anything as long as I can become stronger.

However, I hate the incompetent.

Is the lecturer a demi-human?

They say he is human.

He's off the list if he's hideous.

Deactivating the Reception Realm.

They totally look down on me.

The number of students will determine the wage.

It's only natural that schools are in a weak position.

However,

I think it's best to let me be the mean face here.

They'd look down on me if I were too kind to them.

I must do my best to be the mean teacher.

Excuse me.

Is this Mr. Kuzunoha's class?

Correct.

I am Shiki, his assistant.

We are opening a shop in this town.

Please come by sometimes.

He is so handsome!

He seems friendly.

And this gentleman over here...

I am Kuzunoha.

I am mainly a merchant.

I put together a company at the wilderness at the end.

He looks like a kobold!

How miserable.

How pitiful.

I will provide a thorough lesson with a focus on magic.

Stay alert.

But my main vocation is a swordsman.

Hey, the guy over there.

What are the elements you can command?

I have an affinity with wind magic.

What about the other elements?

Other elements?

I know some earth and fire magic.

What about you?

I can use fire magic and some wind magic.

How many of you can command multiple elements with the same level of mastery?

I'll do what Tomoe did.

I have a good understanding of your strengths.

Unfortunately for you,

you'll remain a bunch of third-rated brats unless you improve.

-Third-rated? -Third-rated?

That's too much.

We were accepted into this academy because we are qualified.

I'm merely stating the fact.

When it comes to magic,

we should first choose an element we're good at and master it.

That's common knowledge.

That's right.

It's common knowledge.

Yeah.

If the enemy sees through your only element,

you will be torn apart on the battlefield.

You must at least master three different elements

to even stand a chance.

That sounds very ideal and simple, but...

Can you do that yourself?

Shiki and I will conduct a mock battle.

Watch and gauge our strength yourselves.

Hey, that staff...

The power is immense.

It's filled with all kinds of elements.

In contrast,

I can't sense any magical power coming from Mr. Kuzunoha.

Let's begin.

It's an honor, Master Kuzunoha.

Here I go.

He's fast! It's game over...

It's not over yet!

A magic shield!

Shiki, even you have learned how to move at high speed.

You could barely run when we formed the pact.

I have Lady Tomoe and Lady Mio to thank for the training.

We even had training where we ran on water.

What are those two teaching you?

A quick cast of magic shield.

Not bad.

Thank you for the compliment.

This can't be happening...

Mr. Kuzunoha saw through all of his moves!

Is this really a battle between two mages?

How about this?

Darn it. Another counter spell.

Splendid work, Shiki!

He used fire and water right after casting earth magic.

The attack is so powerful, even without any incantations.

It's all thanks to this staff.

The elder dwarves did a great job crafting this.

We can't let this battle go on forever.

Let's finish it in the next move.

The light of the horizon approaching the sun,

the extreme inferno reflecting the sun rays,

-I summon you with the Wind Mirror! -Void of Avarice, power over darkness!

They are chanting for the first time.

I thought Mr. Kuzunoha couldn't speak.

That's an ancient language.

If they are already this powerful without an incantation,

does that mean the spells...

I lost.

Oh... It seems

everyone might quit this class.

That's all for today.

You can decide if you want to attend the next lesson.

You are welcome if you want to become stronger.

Shiki, a student was injured.

The girl with the ponytail. Could you heal her?

Understood.

I didn't land even a single hit.

Well done, everyone.

What did I just witness?

No way I can stay in this class!

It's terrible! This is insane!

Awesome! So cool!

The incantations they used weren't the usual variant we use.

A noble variant, perhaps?

Or was it a glyph?

Could it be a rare variant?

That scared me speechless.

After all the boasts I made,

I couldn't even dodge flying debris.

Let me heal you.

Ointment?

Sorry, it must be very cold.

The wound is gone.

This ointment must have cost a fortune.

Not at all.

We have plenty of this in our shop.

I'm glad it healed you perfectly.

Ba-thump...

Mr. Blight.

It was you who introduced us to this class.

I just can't...

I just can't thank you enough!

This is the first time since I came here

that I've met someone worthy of being my master!

I'm a bit concerned about our next lesson.

What do you think?

Half of them would probably stay.

Really?

More importantly,

I can't change my expression.

It's a good thing to look smart and capable.

I shouldn't imitate Tomoe too much.

SOMEWHERE NEAR STAR LAKE

Were you in the battle?

Yes.

The lake that formed from that intense battle...

is now called Star Lake, am I right?

This is punishment for our actions.

There is a war between humans and the demons.

Someone couldn't tolerate that.

Who? The goddess?

No.

The goddess has always been merciful to humans.

In that case, who will punish us

when a human being goes astray?

The one charged with this duty was

a devil wearing blue and red.

It was why

he shot the arrow of punishment that decimated everything.

The arrow of punishment?

Sorry, but I need to peek into your memory.

Who would've thought? A prank actually changed the terrain.

The Young Master never ceases to amuse me!

Now, how should I break it to him?

I'm surprised. Five of them actually stayed.

I'm taking attendance.

Mithra Casper.

Yes!

Born and raised in Rotsgard.

His parents are both clerics.

Great grades in academics.

Daena Severus.

You can call me Daena.

I took on my wife's family name.

I'm still getting used to it.

This kid is actually married.

His wife is currently on leave because she's going into labor.

Even though we are probably around the same age.

Abelia Hopleys.

Yes. Just "Abelia" will do.

I'd prefer not to get into trouble.

As I remember, there is another Hopleys in this school.

He is a son of a great aristocrat in Limia.

Izumo Kusakabe.

Yes.

The boy wants to be a mage.

His name sounds Japanese.

Perhaps he is from the Laurel Commonwealth.

Jin Rohan.

Yes.

He wants to be a swordsman.

One of the top students in practical tests.

But my class centers around magic.

Is he in the right place?

Mr. Kuzunoha,

you always communicate with brushtalk.

But you did chant an incantation in the last lesson.

They misunderstood.

Let me be clear.

I can't speak the common language.

I can't understand a word.

Let's see...

"I can't speak the common language."

Is that it?

Correct.

Due to many reasons, it's the only language I can't speak.

What kind of reasons?

Let the class begin.

What is the effect of mana depletion on the human body?

Well...

When half of the mana is depleted,

there will be mental and physical fatigue.

When it's down to 20%, the body will be unable to move.

When all mana is depleted, the person will vomit, experience brain fog,

and pass out.

When it's depleted beyond the person's limit, they could die.

We learned this in elementary school.

Why do you ask now?

I need to know your limits through actual combat.

Be ready to have injuries.

Combat?

Injuries?

Don't worry.

I have plenty of medicine to replenish your mana

and stamina that I sell the surpluses.

Feel free to throw all you have at me.

I've never cast this many spells before.

Pierce through my enemy,

Flame Lance.

Abelia, that's enough for now.

I can still...

Mr. Kuzunoha.

I know you're going easy on us, but your attacks are still too powerful.

Healing magic?

Jin,

I've run out of mana.

All the best.

Mithra, don't die on me!

Oh...

Rather than buy more time with defense,

he chose to boost an ally with combat strength.

A wise decision.

Darn it. I must at least land a hit!

You swung too hard. Don't attack rashly.

Ouch.

I'm still exhausted.

I failed to land even one hit on him.

Mr. Shiki saw me throw up.

We should've done it step-by-step instead.

Despite knowing you have limits,

it's meaningless unless you've experienced it.

By the way,

be sure to reflect on your mistakes and submit a written report.

-He's nasty! -He's nasty!

That's enough.

The winner is Ilumgand Hopleys!

You've been doing great lately,

Ilumgand!

Yeah...

This is a magic potion the institute is currently developing.

It can greatly boost your physical and magical power.

Care to give it a try?

What is he doing here?

Is he a lecturer?

The students have more potential than expected.

Yes, you are right.

Is this Izumo?

As expected from a mage, he can use complex spells.

Daena, who married into his wife's family,

is smart and able to make good judgments.

He's the kind that thinks fast.

Abelia, the only girl in class.

Specialized in magic and physical attacks.

Mithra is the tall one.

He sacrificed himself to assist his comrades.

And lastly, Jin.

He was the last one standing who didn't run out of mana and stamina.

He also checks on others' movements and statuses from time to time.

He can make a great leader.

Impressive.

Your observation is very astute.

I'm not made to become a teacher,

but I'll do my best.

Whatever it is,

once you've made up your mind, you must follow through.

I didn't think the Assassin Guild could be this sloppy.

Not only was he sent flying by the mage,

but his weapon was broken.

With all due respect,

he was strong enough

to snap a sword forged from the reversed scale

of the great dragon.

Spare me your excuses.

Get rid of that part-time lecturer as soon as possible.

The sixth night. "Becoming A Three-Star Chef."