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Can anyone here explain the characteristics of the eight basic Classes

and their superiority and inferiority from a strategic perspective?

Well then, go ahead, Melida Angel.

Okay!

When used effectively, the Samurai Class with its superb agility

can basically achieve a three-way deadlock

when facing the Fencer Class, which excels in defense

and the Gladiator Class, with its superior strength.

On the other hand... Lady Melida

has been displaying remarkable growth.

To the point that it has far exceeded my expectations, in fact.

Melida, this book was quite interesting

so if you'd like I'll make an exception and lend it to you.

Thank you!

In exchange, I'll lend you one of my books.

However...

The fact remains there are many people who aren't pleased

about the rapid progress of the "incompetent talented girl."

It is already nearly the end of the school year.

Labyrinth Library

The day third-year students leave this academy and head out

into the world is fast approaching.

However, there is a major event before that.

The Vibria Goat Librarian Certification Exam is still to be held.

Hm?

What is "Vibria Goat"?

Hmm...

It's the general name for the massive labyrinth that lies

within the central part of Flandore.

The place is best imagined as a kind of library.

From books of ancient times - when the sun and moon were still present -

to reproductions of letters and confidential documents

it contains all kinds of texts, totaling more than several hundred million.

Amazing!

So the ones who examine and dig up those texts are Vibria Goat librarians...

Is that right?

Exactly!

The certification exam is rather difficult, and it's also dangerous.

Oh, really?

Rest easy.

Only second-year students and up take the exam.

Melida, Elise.

Do you by chance feel like taking part in this year's certification exam?

With all due respect, Headmistress...

The young ladies are still first-year students...

The two of you were this year's cadets in the Luna Lumiere Selection Tournament, though.

To convince all involved

I want to prove that you two, although first-year students

were indeed worthy of being Luna cadets.

I am not concerned with whether you pass the exam.

This year, if you'd be willing to just stroll around the relatively risk-free first layer...

The opportunity for it came during the Luna Lumiere Selection Tournament.

I examined the mana of all the students.

And, compared to Elise Angel, I determined that the mana Melida Angel carries

is widely different.

This is a matter of grave concern.

Lady Melida Angel

despite her lineage from a Knight-Duke House

carries mana different from that of a Paladin.

As for what that means...

The rumors were true!

That "incompetent talented girl" is not a child of the House of Angel!

Her mother truly did have an affair!

How immoral!

I've had my suspicions for quite some time now.

The House of Angel...

Nay! The entire nobility's prestige is affected by this massive scandal!

I believe that the secret of this "incompetent talented girl"

should be disclosed to all the people of Flandore.

Right you are!

Indeed.

Such good judgment is to be expected of Duke Serge Shicksal, Flandore's pride and hero!

I had a feeling you would all be in agreement.

However, the question is how to bring it to light in a manner such that

the masses are convinced.

I know a great way to do that.

We should produce a little show.

This calls for one of the assets of Vibria Goat...

The magical text called "Anders' Codex."

In it we will chronicle in detail the events in the area as they occur.

Using this book

we shall make Melida Angel's blunders known to the world.

That settles that.

For the sake of all the people of Flandore, I shall become

the sword that brings about a revolution.

Now, this is the opening of the supreme show that shall expose

the deceit that has grown rampant in the House of Angel!

Is something the matter, Salacha?

Big Brother...

Is what you're doing really what's best for Melida?

Listen here, Salacha.

This needs to be done by somebody.

Right now in Flandore

there are many machinations swirling around concerning Melida Angel.

In such a harsh environment

making her continue to fight on would not be to her benefit.

And so, we need to put an end to that suffering.

You... might be right.

Oh, almost forgot.

Salacha, here's a good-luck charm for you.

What is it?

It's a bequest from someone who was said

to have previously been a great librarian at Vibria Goat

that is called "Alternate Fountain Pen."

I'm sure it will lend you courage, Salacha.

Big brother...

Who the hell are you?!

Oh?

There's quite a fuss going on.

Hold up!

By no means I am the least bit suspicious!

I've simply come to see my daughter.

Your daughter?

Th-that's right!

I'm telling the truth!

Surely, she's around her somewhere...

Oh!

I found you!

I've been wanting to see you, Melida!

My daughter!

I thought that Lady Melida's father was Sir Felgus?

Felgus!

That guy's a fiend!

He tore to shreds my and Melida's close ties to each other

and stole away the fruit of the union I had!

Ah, Melida!

You must've endured such hardship!

Wh-who are you?

Pleased to meet you.

I'm your papa.

Now, let me get a better look at your face.

Stop it right there!

My daughter Melida!

I was happy to see you for even just a moment!

But that violent boyfriend of yours troubles me.

"On a night of the thirteenth month, the false soldiers will come crawling out.

The golden fledgling is sought at the altar.

One cannot dance with only one shoe."

Ah!

I'm very sorry about that.

Instructor.

Were you thinking about what happened at the academy this morning?

You could tell, huh?

The day I inspected your mana like this for the first time we talked about it, right?

About how someone who starts unsavory rumors about you will surely appear.

It appears someone's trying to impair the dignity of the House of Angel.

I... believe that...

the man from this morning has no connection to either me or my mother.

I'm of the same mind.

However, the enemy likely has more tricks in store for you.

Instructor, is there anything I can do?!

Well then, let me give you an exam.

"An exam"?

I will have you take Vibria Goat Librarian Certification Exam and pass it.

Huh?!

But isn't it supposed to be really hard and dangerous?

It's the perfect stage to make them recognize how ready you are.

Both the public and your enemies, I mean.

But if I'm unable to pass the exam, what will happen then?

Instructor, will you...

end up leaving this mansion for good?

Let me see...

I will see that you receive punishment.

"P-punishment"?

What kind exactly?

That's a bit frightening.

That's a secret for now.

So you've got to try to push forward without being scared, okay?

Jeez, you're being mean, Instructor.

So, if I do pass the exam

will you at least give me a r-reward?

"A reward"?

Well, yes, uh...

I look forward to seeing just what selfish request you're going to trouble me with.

Thank you for coming along with me, Elli.

Well, you are the leader of our unit, Lita.

I'm excited to go on a quest with you.

Let's definitely pass the exam, okay?!

Hey, you two.

Getting fired up is fine, but don't overexert yourselves, okay?

Okay!

Right this way.

Well then, Instructor, I'll do my best in there.

Take care, milady.

I'll be awaiting your return.

Now everyone.

You do get the general idea of the certification exam, correct?

In accordance with the grade of your exam

please proceed to the reading room on the applicable layer

obtain your proof of passing

and safely return to the first layer before the hourglass runs out.

Vibria Goat is prowled by the ghosts of the librarians who formerly worked there

and they keep a sharp eye out for intruders who try to take books without permission.

The lower the layer one descends to, the more powerful the ghosts become.

So, don't carelessly descend to lower lay-

What?!

What's going on?

Vibria Goat should still be a bit farther down!

Are you alright?

Oh my!

You and Lady Melida sure seem to get on well.

Excuse me!

I-is the academy director around?

She left just a moment ago to head to the certification exam.

What unfortunate timing!

Ah, I'm in a real jam now.

I can't keep our guest waiting...

Oh, that's it! Instructor Kufa!

Will you please attend to the guest?!

Huh?

I-if you're okay with me doing it, then I don't mind.

Who is this guest, anyway?

Melida Angel's father, Duke Felgus Angel.

I'm sorry I failed to introduce myself sooner.

I am Lady Melida's private tutor, Kufa Vampir.

So, what's going on with Melida and Academy Director Blancmange?

They are currently heading to take on the Vibria Goat Librarian Certification Exam.

Despite being a first-year student Melida is taking the exam?

Oh, I get it.

She's only nominally participating, eh?

With all due respect, Your Lordship

in order to obtain a qualification as a labyrinth librarian

Lady Melida and her cousin Lady Elise

are currently earnestly exploring Vibria Goat.

Melida has no need for a labyrinth-librarian qualification.

Bring her back here at once.

"No need," you say?

This is a notice of Melida's withdrawal from school.

At the end of the school year, I will remove Melida from St. Friedeswiede

and take her back to our principal residence.

I thank you for your work up until today.

Please wait, Duke Felgus.

Why now choose to close off her path forward?

I have heard about the suspicious individual who entered academy grounds yesterday.

It was my own mistake.

I knew that putting that girl in public view would

give those with ill will a chance to do us harm.

If you can at least wait one more year, Your Lordship

I'm confident I'll be able to report results that are to your satisfa-

It seems you hold a very high opinion of Melida's potential

but isn't it the case the girl herself doesn't accurately grasp her own ability?

I understand what you mean.

Currently, milady is still inexperienced.

However, I can sense the unlimited potential in her.

I...

I am confident in this much.

No one in the world understands Lady Melida better than I do.

Instructor Kufa! Instructor Rosetti! This is serious!

Th-this was sent to the school office.

That is the emblem of...

Guild Grimfice.

Give it here!

What does it say on the back of the card?

"The fiends' hunger has peaked.

The books written in the young ladies' blood will fill the boundless library."

The young ladies are in danger!

So... where are we?

Amazing...

This is the massive labyrinth, Vibria Goat.

Where're the older girls?!

And what about the academy director?!

Look at this!

You think maybe the certification exam has already started?

I don't really get what just happened, though.

Let's push forward, Lita.

I wonder what layer we're in...

If I recall

the grade-six exam we're taking should take place on level five.

It's not all that deep or danger-

Ghosts!

You alright, Elli?

If you can't handle it, I'll take them both down myself.

I'm okay!

Don't be frightened and watch carefully.

Yes, although it's scary, thoroughly analyze it!

This is fun!

Instructor's teachings, Instructor's movements, Instructor's words...

All the aspects of Instructor Kufa are propelling me now.

So long as Instructor is with me, I can keep on going!

I can keep on fighting and fighting!

Instructor!

We won!

At this rate, we can do this!

Even if the academy director isn't around, we can pass the exam.

Let's keep on pressing forward.

Yeah.

Huh?

What's wrong?

I can't believe it's in this kind of shape after just one battle.

If instead of just two ghosts, four were to appear at the same time...

I-it's no use imagining bad scenarios, right?!

G-good point.

Y-you've gotta be kidding.

Once Upon a Time!

Wh-what was that?

Mule... Salacha...

I feel like it's been quite a while.

I'm sure you were dying to see me again, right?

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