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The grounds of the Royal Academy and the Advanced Studies Institute are located on the south side of the west gate entering the First District from the Second District.
The academy is a quaint stone building that could be seen through the rows of furey trees from the cherry blossom viewing spot that Mr. Novak and I visited the other day.
The children of royalty, aristocrats, and the wealthy are admitted to the academy, while the so-called school for ordinary citizens is located in the Third District.
The school uniform consists of a deep green jacket and brown slacks or skirt.
The skirts are not short like those of Japanese high school girls, but are of a more subdued style, just below the knee, and they wear high socks, so there are no exposed raw legs.
Aida, daughter of Viscount Lagart, also appeared at the entrance dressed in her academy uniform.
Unlike her aristocratic dress, Aida in her school uniform looked young enough to be her age.
“Is there anything you would like to ask me? Sir Elmer.” (Aida)
“No, you look good.” (Nyango)
“Oh, I see… thank you…” (Aida)
In the Lagart family, Aida is enrolled at the academy, the eldest son Joshua is a sophomore at the intitute, and the second son Curtis is a senior student at the academy.
I will be sitting next to Mr. Novak on the coach on the coach stand on the way to the academy and will be with the Viscount at the entrance ceremony, guarding the venue.
After the “Nest Leaving Ceremony,” not only the movement from the Third District to the Second District, but also the luggage into the Third District is strictly inspected, and there should be no magic guns or pulverization magic circle brought into the Third District.
Still, the possibility that they were brought in beforehand cannot be ruled out, so security will be provided just in case.
Even during today’s security, I was told that in the event of an attack, priority would be given to the security of the Princess and other members of the Royal Family, and that those related to the Lagart family could wait until later.
The Advanced Studies Institute also enrolls His Highness Edward, who drugged me, but I have no intention of protecting him in the event of an attack.
As the three children headed to their classrooms and waited in the anteroom with Viscount and Viscountess Lagart for the entrance ceremony, His Majesty the King and Princess Elmerine’s mother, Queen Florentia, appeared.
When he and the Viscount and Viscountess Lagart went to greet them, His Majesty the King apologized to us.
“Sir Elmer, Edward was rude to you the other day. Is everything all right with your health?” (King)
“Yes, there is nothing to worry about, Your Majesty.” (Nyango)
“It’s really pathetic that they have been acting childishly for so long, and I’ve strongly berated them, so please forgive them for this incident.” (King)
“Yes, Your Majesty…” (Nyango)
If I received an apology from His Majesty the King, I would not be able to not forgive him.
I was left wondering how such a prince could be born from this king.
The wolfkin academy headmaster also came to greet His Majesty the King.
He must be in his late 60s, with a hermit-like beard, extravagant robes, and carrying a thick natural-looking wood staff.
After greeting His and Her Majesty the King and Queen, he made the rounds to greet the other nobles, and after greeting the Viscount and Viscountess Lagart, he approached me as well.
“You must be Sir Elmer, my name is Geffert, the headmaster of the academy.” (Geffert)
“Nice to meet you, I’m Nyango Elmer.” (Nyango)
“I heard that Sir Elmer uses very unique magic, so, if you have time, I would like to hear about it after the ceremony…” (Geffert)
For the time being, a knight from the Lagart family is also accompanying us, but I thought that permission was required due to my role as an escort, so when I turned my gaze to the Viscount, he nodded in return.
I didn’t think the headmaster would be interested, so I agreed to the meeting.
The entrance ceremony was quite normal, except for the royalty show that unfolded as Prince Edward gave a speech as a representative of the current students and Princess Elmerine gave a speech as a representative of the new students.
However, the number of new students was extremely small compared to the number of current students.
Needless to say, this was due to the recent attack.
I was able to protect Princess Elmerine and Aida, but I didn’t have enough time to protect the other children.
If I had reached out to the others, I might have been able to save more lives, but I might have put Princess Elmerine and the others in danger for that.
There are limits to what one person can do, and in the first place, the security of the venue is the responsibility of the Royal Knights.
Rather than feeling responsible for the small number of new students, I should be proud that I was able to enroll Princess Elmerine and Aida safely.
Speaking of which, Derrick will not be here because he is entering the knight’s apprentice training.
His shoulder injury seems to have been healed by Princess Elmerine, but I wonder if he can keep up with the rigorous training that transformed Horacio into such a burly macho man.
I didn’t hear anything about the relationship between senior and junior students at the training ground, but if you ever get involved, don’t hesitate to handle it, Horacio.
After the ceremony was over and I separated from the Viscount and Viscountess, I was guided by a staff member to the headmaster’s office.
In the headmaster’s office, which is located on the top floor of the four-story institute, a woman in her twenties, a dogkin, was also waiting for me.
“Thank you for taking the trouble to bring yourself here, Sir Elmer.” (Geffert)
“Well, what should I tell you then? Since I’m an adventurer, I can’t tell you everything I can do.” (Nyango)
“Of course I know that. Oh, let me introduce you first. This is Professor Rinne, who teaches Engraving Magic.” (Geffert)
“Nice to meet you, Sir Elmer. My name is Rinne. Without further ado, Sir Elmer creates a magic circle using void magic—kyaa!” (Rinne)
Rinne started talking like a machine gun, and was bonked by the headmaster with his wood staff.
It sounded like hard hit, so it must have been pretty painful.
“Don’t start talking without offering the guest a seat and tea, you fool… no, I’m sorry, I’m embarrassed to be a research idiot as you can see, Sir Elmer.” (Geffert)
“I see…” (Nyango)
Certainly, I feel the same aura from this professor named Rinne as Professor Lembolt.
The academy seems to have contacts in various places, and they seem to have a pretty detailed understanding of the attack, they also know that I was using void magic to activate the magic gun magic circle.
“I did not expect that the magic circle would be activated simply by solidifying air containing magical elements. But if it is triggered just by fixing the air in the shape of a magic circle, I think magic would be triggered all over the place. I think we can do it…” (Rinne)
“When the air is compressed to form the magic circle, the density of the magical elements increases compared to normal air, and that’s why the Engraving Magic is triggered.” (Nyago)
“I see, I see. …If the density exceeds a certain level, the magic circle will be activated. Certainly, then I understand. Then, if you increase the degree of compression, the power of the Engraving Magic will also increase, correct?” (Rinne)
“Yes, that is correct. The strength of the magic itself also increases with the size of the magic circle, just as it does with typical magic tools.” (Nyango)
After moving to the reception sofa and having a cup of tea, Professor Rinne asked me a series of questions.
While taking notes on my answer, her tail was wagging like it was about to be torn off.
Like a dog that’s going crazy from playing ball.
When I told her that I was cooperating with Professor Lembolt’s research in Ibouro, her tail stopped wagging.
When I told him that instead of teaching me new magic circles, I was testing their uses and reporting back to him, she gave me a look steeped in envy.
In a previous life, I had heard of people who were so devoted to their research that they lacked common sense, and perhaps researchers are the same in this world.
“Rinne, Sir Elmer made time for us, so let us show him a magic circle that is unknown to the public as a thank you.” (Geffert)
“Huh… that’s right. Please wait a moment, I’ll go to the laboratory for a moment. I’ll be right back…” (Rinne)
The headmaster let out a loud sigh as Professor Rinne headed for the lab.
“Rinne is the daughter of a deceased friend of mine, and as you can see, she is going to have trouble settling down. I think of her as my own daughter, but she is devoted to her research and has no interest in her love life. I wish I could see my grandson’s face…” (Geffert)
No, even if you complain about it to me, I won’t take her as my wife.
Rinne returned with a flurry of footsteps, carrying sheets of paper.
“How many magic circles can Sir Elmer use?” (Rinne)
“Well… fire, light, water, wind, temperature control… I guess about ten.” (Nyango)
“I see… it’s like you’re controlling multiple attributes, isn’t it?” (Rinne)
“ It may look that way from some perspectives, but it’s only Engraving Magic.” (Nyango)
“As you know, there are many more types of Engraving Magic known than attribute magic, but it is said that there are actually more magic circles that have no known use.” (Rinne)
“Oh, is that so?” (Nyango)
It is said that magic circles have been put to practical use by analyzing magic tools that were relics of prehistoric civilizations, but descriptions of magic circles that they do not know what they were used for have been found in ancient ruins.
“Current research leads us to believe that the magic circles were a record or a sample of magic tool workshops, but some of them do not show any change even if we put them in the form of a magic tool and channel magic power through them.” (Rinne)
“Isn’t that because the description was wrong and it wasn’t activated?” (Nyango)
“Yes, it has been confirmed that magic power flows into the magic circle and activates it, because people, not magic stones, are channeling magic power into the magic circle.” (Rinne)
“But nothing happens…” (Nyango)
“Yes, it is. There are a number of magic circles that have been discovered that have no known use.” (Rinne)
I was very intrigued by what she was saying.
It is not that nothing is happening; it is happening, but perhaps the effects are not visible to people.
Perhaps, but the prehistoric civilizations that died out were far more advanced than the world today.
Perhaps it was a civilization more advanced than that of Japan.
“Is it possible for you to show me the magic circle that shows nothing happening?” (Nyango)
“Yes, I have brought ten types of magic circles here, but all of them have never shown any effect. Could you please bring them and try them out?” (Rinne)
“I take it home with me?” (Nyango)
“Yes, there is no problem as the information is disclosed to researchers.” (Rinne)
“Okay, then I’ll take it back to Ibouro and try it out. If I find out anything, I’ll send a letter to Professor Rinne.” (Nyango)
After accepting the bundle of papers, Professor Rinne began with a thoughtful expression on her face.
“Um, Sir Hermer. Could you please keep the results a secret from the Professor in Ibouro?” (Rinne)
“Do you want to monopolize the research results?” (Nyango)
“No, that’s not it… but somehow, let’s just say it’s frustrating that they found out before me…” (Rinne)
“I see, so how about informing Professor Lembolt a month after sending the letter to Professor Rinne? I think it would be easier to clarify the matter if I listened to the opinions of experts…” (Nyango)
“Yes, that’s fine. Please let us know the outcome.” (Rinne)
After this, we moved to the school’s cafeteria and were bombarded with more questions about magical tools, but the roast orc was delicious, so it was all good.
T/N: Invisible effects? I hope it is not some radiation magic circle. I doubt we have Geiger counters for that. Maybe some of that is for oxygen, helium, or hydrogen production. Those gasses would very useful for advanced civilizations. Or maybe they emit infrared or ultraviolet light? So many things to speculate, I can’t wait for Nyango to use them.
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