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One, two, three, four, five, six...

You've got student IDs for all the schools...

Wow, that's amazing.

I can't believe you got accepted to all of them.

Nobody said anything?

Nothing in particular.

Apparently, student information isn't shared between the schools.

I got ID and paperwork for all of them, so there shouldn't be a problem.

No wait, there is.

What's wrong?!

The course schedules overlap...

See! That's why I said that attending all six schools at once is impossible!

But attendance is only 20 percent of the grade.

The majority of the grade is focused on exams.

Looks like I'll be okay if my score is high on those.

But it makes no sense to take the exam without attending the class.

How so?

Because the most recent information isn't written in textbooks...

To learn the ins and outs,

you have to write down explanations that the teacher gives during class.

I see.

In that case...

Can I just borrow your notes?

Of course!

I guess if you insist.

I'm more than happy to help.

Thanks. That's three classes taken care of.

What will you do about the other schools?

The black magic school won't be a problem.

Why not?

The curriculum is totally blank...

Oh, it's fine!

We don't have any classes in the school of black magic.

From what I heard, all the classes are self-study.

That's just crazy!

So, all that's left is the yellow and white schools...

I suppose it should work out if I focus on attending those two.

Makes sense.

But for your first class, let's go to the red school of magic together!

Hey, Collette. He says he can handle two of them...

but just one can be rough, right?

Listening to Mr. Arel talk makes your head spin, huh?

All right, you guys!

Let's get to our first class!

Yeah!

Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?!

Magic School

Whoa! Where should we sit, Master?

In the back.

It's you!

Hey! Don't you ignore me!

Ah. You're that sore loser from the exams.

I don't remember losing to you!

It must have been a fluke!

There's no way a Mage such as I could be inferior to a Spellcaster.

I'm not a Spellcaster.

I knew it. That explains a lot.

It makes sense you'd be a Mage at your age, regardless of the fact you're a new student.

I'm not a Mage either.

Eh?

You can't be... a supreme class Archmage, can you?!

No, I'm no Archmage either.

Huh?

Okay students, take your seats.

Class is starting.

Sir, I have a question!

Uh, and you are...

I'm Royce!

What is this guy's class?

He's the only one who used Eruption at the exam aside from me!

You and... the other one is Arel.

Looks like he is classless.

Yep.

Eh? Classless?

That can't be true...

You'll get used to it soon.

Does that answer your question?

Now then, let's get started.

Okay, open your textbooks.

There's way too much magiscript.

The script by itself is hard, but adding vocabulary and spells on top of it...

Magiscript, huh?

I didn't expect to start with the most basic of the basics.

Those that were blessed as Spellcasters should already have magiscript in their minds.

And yet, they start class by making us study it from scratch?

I imagine there are a fair number of you

who haven't totally memorized magiscript or its grammar.

The reason you can use magic without fully knowing magiscript is thanks to your skills.

However, by having a thorough understanding of spells,

you can use magic more smoothly.

It will help you determine the most suitable skills for casting spells,

and make more efficient use of your mana.

In other words, it reduces the physical strain on your body.

I get it.

Furthermore, when you reach higher proficiency,

you can even rearrange spells to cast ones more powerful than basic skills.

Rearranging the spell?

Isn't that what you did, Master?

I didn't know it was such an advanced technique.

My dad mixed and matched spells every day like they were a puzzle.

I gave attending class a shot,

but none of the schools really offered me anything new.

But the green school is pretty interesting.

Especially this practical training we have to do for Flight magic.

I've never done anything like this.

Huh? You've never done it?

That's surprising since you can already use advanced class magic.

Let's just say I had a special upbringing...

Dad, I want to try this one now.

Your old man really can't do heights!

Anything concerning Flight magic is banned from this house!

Now everyone, spread out some more.

We're going to start practicing Flight magic.

First, imagine yourself riding an upward current of air.

You can also spread your hands and imagine you're a bird.

This method assumes we already have Flight skill.

But the spell won't come to my mind no matter how hard I imagine it.

What do I do?

Wow! Th-this is amazing.

I'm really flying!

Ouch...

That was a spectacular fall.

Looked like it hurt.

It's no big deal! I'm not afraid to screw up anymore!

She got to floating pretty quickly,

and it looks like she'll improve if she practices.

I have to get to practicing, too.

If riding an updraft is how they imagine it,

then maybe I should cast the Tornado spell at my feet...

Like this?

Mr. Arel?!

Ow... Messed that up.

Are you okay, Mr. Arel?

Thanks.

You guys really suck.

Just watch. I'll show you how it's done.

Wow! That's so neat!

I've studied nothing but flight magic ever since I became a Spellcaster.

And I've won every race!

What race?

It's a sport that uses Flight magic.

People compete by flying around a set course to see who can reach the goal the fastest!

Oh? That sounds fun.

Okay, I'll race, too.

Were you listening?

It's a Flight race!

You have to fly in order to participate!

I'll learn to fly with practice, obviously.

Instructor! When is the next race?

In two months.

Listen, here. Anybody can learn to float on their first day.

But it takes six months to learn how to fly!

Forget about the next race and focus on racing me in a year!

I see.

If I piece together a spell similar to that wind gust,

and then mix it with another one...

Do you want to save the racing until next year?

No, two months is enough time for me.

I knew you'd say that.

Most people just go to bed after dinner, but...

Why did we come back to school again?

I'm sorry. I forgot something.

Well, it's easy to get lost in the dark.

But, uh... the two of you could've gone on your own, right?

Kufa said we should bring you along.

Extra protection.

I mean, you've heard the rumors, and it's better to go in big groups.

Rumors? What rumors?

Oh jeez. You really haven't heard?!

They say it shows up on the school grounds almost every day.

Eh? What do you mean by "it"?

You know what I mean...

Wah! No, I don't!

I'll pretend I never heard that!

Oh?

So you're afraid of ghosts, huh?

This is bringing back memories of all the times

you were too scared to go to the bathroom by yourself!

Y-you don't have to bring those old stories up right now!

But look who's talking, Kufa!

You've been hiding behind Collette this whole time!

I-I'm just making sure Collette's back is covered!

Please stop fighting, you two.

It might notice us if you're too loud...

Th-there it is!

Th-there it is!

Huh?

Collette?!

Hey, you! Let go of Collette!

If you don't, I'll burn you up!

F-Fire...

Keep it down, would you?

Hm?

That voice can't be...

Master?!

Why are you here?

We could ask you the same thing!

She's right. What are you doing out here so late?

Huh? Is that...

Flight magic?!

I've been training around here every night

since the day I decided to take part in the race.

I get it, so all those rumors about ghosts were just because of you.

Every night, for real?

You're gonna exhaust yourself, you know?

It's fine, I make sure that I get plenty of rest.

I was sleeping just now.

What?

Hold on, you were invoking Flight magic while sleeping?

Yeah.

Not doing anything while sleeping is such a waste of time.

I trained myself to practice even while asleep.

I strengthen my mana while resting up.

It's really killing two birds with one stone, right?

You are definitely not resting!

I recommend it.

No way!

I feel like we've seen something weirder than a ghost...

I thought that I'd get stronger just by making it to magic school,

but I was wrong.

Master!

I'll never reach your level, but I want to start practicing on my own.

I want to master the magic that I'm good at, at the very least!

You need to learn to conquer your fear of ghosts, first.

I-I'm not scared of 'em!

I can't believe he was doing such rigorous training every single day!

That explains why he's super good at everything.

I'm not trying to copy Kaito, but I'll work hard to practice on my own too!

Me too, I'll work even harder!

Good night!

See you tomorrow, Master!

See ya.

Well, I'm wide awake now.

What should I do?

Latalia.

Oh! Hello there, Arel!

Are you here to see me?

No, I just came for permission to enter the library.

Oh, phooey.

So, what kind of book are you looking for today?

Nothing in particular.

I've just been reading through all the books I don't have at home, one by one.

The books here are packed with useful information,

and better yet, it's a perfect change of pace.

That's funny, considering some people get sick at the mere sight of black magic books.

Do you want a job here?

No thank you.

Excuse me, sir!

What is it, Arel?

The third line of that spell is wrong.

What?

You're right. I'll rewrite it.

That was a great catch, Master.

The spells don't automatically appear in my mind.

I have no choice but to memorize them.

You memorized that entire thing?!

Well, I came up with shorthand versions for the longer ones.

It helps me remember more spells overall.

What?

Like the spell written on the board right now?

I've cut it down by about a third.

Oh? That's quite interesting.

Can you write your spell on the board?

For this one...

I'd do something like this.

Can you really shorten it that much?!

Hm. Interesting.

It should get the desired results, theoretically.

But there are no safeguards whatsoever.

This could result in an explosion if the spell fails.

I have no idea what they're even talking about now!

I don't need safeguards if I have Divine Protection.

That doesn't make it any less painful, you know?

As long as I don't die, it's fine.

Master! I don't want any pain!

It's easy to get used to.

You seem to have a complete understanding of spells.

Arel.

Do you want to try a promotion exam to move up to the second grade?

A promotion exam?

Wait one second!

Let me take that test as well!

We will now begin the promotion exam for Arel and Royce.

What are we looking at?

I can see some iron bars down at the end...

There are monsters held behind those bars. They are part of the test.

Once you enter your lane, the gate will open to release a monster.

If you can beat them with magic without letting them get close, then you pass.

Simple enough, right?

Yeah, very straightforward.

The monsters will attack you if they get close enough. Be careful.

Now then, who's going first?

Either one is fine by me.

I-I'll go first!

Ready to start?

Yes!

Okay, open the gate!

That's a...

minotaur?!

It's fast!

Eruption!

I missed!

Oh, his magic is more powerful than it was at the entrance exam.

Did he tweak the spell?

Yes. That's the product of his classwork.

Hit it! Eruption!

Please, hit it!

However, Eruption is a spell meant to strike at a precise spot the caster predetermines.

It's not suitable for a moving target.

Plus, he's under the stress of having a monster rushing at him.

Eruption! Eruption! Eruption! Eruption!

His shots are getting wilder and wilder...

Wh-wha? It disappeared?

This is a school, my boy!

We wouldn't let you get hurt!

You enjoy freaking students out every year, don't you?

I-I couldn't hit it at all.

You already know the results, right?

Typically, students have to study for two years before taking this test.

Just getting this far is good enough.

But if you think about it, that means in two years

you will all be strong enough to beat a minotaur!

Then, right now I'm...

worse than everyone in their second year?

Since he's a teacher, he should know what level I'm at.

So why did he let me take this promotion exam?

Don't tell me...

he was trying to make ME aware of my own level?

Sir. I understand my shortcomings as a Mage now.

I will continue to humbly improve through study!

Right. I'm looking forward to it.

Arel, you're up next. Get ready in the next lane over.

Okay.

You'll be doing the same thing.

We've prepared a monster from the same species to attack you.

Understood.

Open the gate!

Hm? Is this really the same species?

It looks much bigger and darker than the other one.

Huh? Why does it have a mane?

Instructor Bacas!

My apologies!

There was a mistake and a superior minotaur got mixed in with the ones for the exam!

What?!

Two flame spears! Amazing!

They're less powerful than an Eruption spell, but easier to strike with.

He can stop it by hitting its legs.

Fire Lance!

Oh no!

I see, so this is indeed a superior class minotaur...

We might have a problem.

There is a trap in place to protect the students from being attacked,

but this one might be able to break through it.

Arel! I'm going to stop it, so get out of the lane!

No, it's fine. I can beat it.

But it can dodge magical attacks from the front!

That's not a problem.

He stopped the minotaur's advance.

No way that happened by chance.

Did you give it a homing effect?

Yeah. I wanted to target its joints from behind.

Time to end this.

Eruption!

We only use superior class minotaurs against elite students

who are the very top of their class.

It's unbelievable that he'd have the strength and skill necessary to defeat it so perfectly.

His magic is too powerful for a classless!

There must have been some kind of mistake with his assessment.

He should be a Mage. No, maybe even greater than that...

How did I do, Instructor?

Like you even need to ask. You've passed the promotion exam.

Show up to the second-grade class starting tomorrow.

Well, he's awesome, right?

Why are you the one bragging?

What's wrong with a pupil being happy for his master's accomplishments?

You're not my pupil, though.

You look pretty glum for someone who just skipped a grade.

The promotion exam I took was a special exception.

That's true. Normally, it can only be taken once a year, at the end of the semester.

Except for when a student is recommended by the staff.

That's what happened this time.

My instructor at the red school made the offer to recommend me,

but I can't expect the same to happen elsewhere.

Hold on!

Are you saying you want to take the promotion exam at the blue school, too?!

Well...

I want to take it in all the schools, not just blue.

Wha?!

That's my Master!

You can do it!

Yeesh. You're just gonna keep doing crazy things, huh?

I guess I should learn to just expect the unexpected

and be surprised when you do something normal instead.