The Blockhead Became an Overpowered Magician

34 – Entrance Ceremony (3)

In order to clear the game, several conditions had to be met.

First of all, becoming stronger was the basic premise.

You had to collect points, learn skills, find hidden pieces, and purchase appropriate items.

The next thing was to make the right choice.

You had to express your opinion in order to break the story at a meeting in the magic world or at the palace. A representative example was the ‘choice to advance north’.

The last thing was to secure colleagues.

This is also related to the heroine strategy, where you have to find party members based on the favorability and bond rank accumulated at the academy.

The entrance ceremony was a device for the end.

It is a time when everyone is excited.

If you talk at this time, you will receive a ‘likability buff’.

In fact, even excluding the game aspect, it was a natural statement.

‘You have to say hello and meet each other first to become friends later on while living at the academy.’

In addition, there were several tips that could be heard like a tutorial in the speeches of the president and students.

I was somehow able to make up for missing the entrance ceremony.

However, it was a question of cost-effectiveness.

Compared to what you get here, the quest rewards outside were not that valuable.

‘Now that I think about it, I’m sitting there thinking about making him a friend….’

I felt a sense of self-destruction for a moment, but it was still an important issue.

Looking back, Lia had been living differently from Ern’s thoughts.

‘There is no point system.’

Of course, she was not a puppet controlled by the player. A living, breathing human being.

So, of course, I expected that there would be variables.

But I had no idea that I would feel that variable so quickly.

The main character’s ‘star blessing’ was absolutely necessary. Lia was not someone who could be abandoned.

‘You have to control it well with improvisation.’

-Dear students…

The president was already on the podium.

Arbas started with the history of Kagon Academy and began to explain what graduating from here would mean to the kingdom.

It was a kind of world view explanation.

It was worth seeing the president explain using fantasy magic, but…

‘It’s time for ESC.’

This was all information I already knew.

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Unfortunately, the reality was that every moment was a cutscene that could not be skipped.

The entrance ceremony went exactly like the original.

There was no sudden attack or monsters escaping.

It was a thoroughly prepared event so as not to damage the academy’s reputation.

Securities were patrolling carefully inside and outside the Grand Hall.

Furthermore, it was a place where faculty members who were outstanding wizards gathered. The very idea of attacking this place made no sense.

The only difference was that Rebecca, who was going up on stage to give a speech for the second grade class, was startled when she saw Ern.

-This concludes the event.

Ern’s eyes were fixed on the entrance to the grand hall. But the door never opened.

‘Let’s go give it a try.’

As Ern stood up, she saw a professor in front of him, stopped, and smiled favorably.

At least on the outside, it is a friendly smile.

It was Galen Rayvender, a devil worshiper.

“Professor Erne, how have you been? It’s really nice to see you after a long time.”

The ‘Galen Translator’ installed in Ern’s head began to operate.

Interpretation: I’m not happy at all, you bastard.

“Ah, Professor Galen. Nice to meet you. How have you been?”

“It was a rewarding experience. Anyway, Professor Ern always seems to show unexpected sides of himself. I had no idea you were so close to the princess.”

Interpretation: Why are you so close to the princess???

“Oh, it’s a misunderstanding. Today was the first time I saw you.”

“Is that so?”

Interpretation: Don’t talk nonsense.

“Of course. I spoke to him and was surprised when I heard his name.”

“hahahahaha! Did that happen? That’s surprising.”

Interpretation: Is this a true story?

Ern smiled moderately and nodded his head.

“Anyway, it seems like there are a lot of students worth keeping an eye on this year. I’m especially looking forward to seeing what the princess will show.”

The translator in my head lags for a moment.

I was confused as to whether this was a literal meaning that this year’s freshman lineup was great, or if they were really ‘keeping an eye on it’.

If it were the latter, it wouldn’t be a good thing. It’s definitely related to the devil.

‘You’ll find out later.’

Ern said while controlling his expression.

“That’s right. Oh, I have some business to attend to, so please excuse me first.”

Galen looked behind her and smiled and nodded. In Ern’s eyes, it just looked sinister.

***

As she walked through the streets of Kagon, Ern could notice a subtle change in her mood.

The bustle and bustle that had characterized the street over the past few weeks had subsided a bit. This was because the academic staff and students were now inside the academy.

‘Here….’

Ern While heading to the place where she assumed her request would be carried out, she realized that she was walking down a familiar path.

It was the street where the Mersen upper street was located.

‘It seems bigger than last time?’

Of course, the building remained the same, but the amount of materials piled up in the warehouse on the first floor was much larger.

Then, suddenly, a familiar brown head popped out from between the boxes.

“Oh, Ern!”

Reina, who discovered Ern, approached him.

“Are you coming to play today?!”

“Oh, I was just passing by. I had something else to do today.”

“Ah…What’s going on?”

Reina continued her words, swallowing the regret welling up in her heart.

“I was looking for someone.”

“Are you a criminal?”

It was a natural answer to hear that a powerful wizard like Ern was looking for someone.

“…I am an academy student.”

“Aha….”

“I have to go soon. It’s a pity, but I’ll come back next time.”

“If you don’t mind, can I accompany you? I was just about to go out for a walk…”

It was a lie this time too.

This was a very busy time as the branch was growing in size. There was no time to go for a walk.

… But I just had to make up for it by sleeping less later.

“…I think it might be faster if we find it together.”

Raina was racking her brain and coming up with excuses. Ern, on the other hand, answered without much hesitation.

“Oh, good.”

It was unexpected, but the increase in party members was welcome.

Reina smiled and started walking alongside Ern, next to her.

“Did you go in successfully last time? It seemed like it would take quite a while to settle the account.”

“Fortunately, my turn came quickly. After that… Nothing happened.”

“That’s good. Anyway, who can I find?”

“Liara is a student. She has white hair and blue eyes.”

“Seeing that Ern is looking for you personally, does he seem like a very important student?”

“That’s right.”

“Are there any other characteristics? Like the appearance…”

“Well, I’m similar in height to Raina and I have a pretty face.”

“Hmm….”

Reina’s eyes narrowed slightly when she heard that Ern was looking for an important and pretty girl.

***

“Isn’t she the one standing over there?”

Raina was the first to discover Lia.

Kagon Academy student uniform and white hair. It was definitely true.

‘… It’s really pretty.’

Ern’s words were not lies.

Lia was standing a few steps away from the food stall.

Her eyes were fixed on the lizard skewer being grilled until golden brown.

Her eyes were sparkling with a desire to buy and eat those skewers, but her expression showed she was hesitant.

“Oh, that’s right. Thank you.”

As Ern approached, he could see Leah swallowing her saliva.

“Leah.”

“Huh?! Uh, Mr. Ern!”

“Aren’t you going to the academy?”

Ern decided to use her informal language.

Now that the semester has started, the relationship is now between professor and student. Moreover, there was no reason to come up with a concept like when requesting an adventurer.

“Huh? The entrance ceremony? Oh, you don’t have to go. It’s not mandatory anyway… I think even if I go, I’ll just say the obvious. It’s better to complete the request!”

Leah scratched the back of her head and laughed out loud.

“Did you fulfill the request today?”

“Yes. I’m going to do more now.”

‘This guy has no romance.’

She would have been excited to enter the kingdom’s best academy, but Lia answered like a worn-out member of society.

It was because I grew up early.

‘Um…. Surely this won’t convince you?’

Ern thought for a moment and then continued her words.

“Well… You know there will be a student banquet after the event, right?”

“Woman, a banquet?!”

Lia asked again in surprise, and Ern nodded her head.

‘This is what happens.’

“Well, they even serve food… Is that something you do in noble houses?!”

“Yes.”

“…!”

Lia’s eyes began to sparkle.

“I didn’t know!”

“It’s not too late to go now, so go slowly.”

“Thank you for letting us know…!”

“Okay. Go and make some friends…”

“Yes!”

Leah started running after her. It only took a few seconds for her figure to disappear around the corner.

‘… I’m sure they won’t just eat it.’

Still, she thought, it was better than not showing her face at all.

‘Is this main character okay…? .’

Reina looked at Ern’s complicated expression.

She wasn’t saying anything, but somehow I felt like I could sympathize.

Her student named Lia showed her appearance… It was quite surprising.

“Ah, Ern, I have a question.”

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“Yes?”

“Why do you call Ern ‘Mr.’?”

“Oh, that friend doesn’t know that I’m a professor yet.”

“???”

***

Meanwhile, Lia thought as she ran.

‘A good person!’

If she had known there was a banquet, she would have participated a long time ago, but it was good to hear the news now.

‘So, I see you used informal language?’

It was only later that Lia realized that fact. What Ern was saying seemed so natural to her that she didn’t even notice.

‘Maybe you didn’t like what I said last time!?’

After completing the request, it seemed like they told me to work hard because I have talent.

‘I was really rooting for you….’

Has the truth not been conveyed?

I didn’t know.