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"Haaa…"
They finished their lunch, finally.
"It was divine…" Quin exclaimed with joy as she said that and looked at her friends.
"Thank you for the food."
"Y-yes, thank you!"
"Yes, thank you very much for letting us taste such fine things. I don't know if you would be comfortable with it, but I would also like to know how you made all this."
That was Lizzy and she had a genuine look of admiration as she asked that.
She really was charmed by his normal lunch items and wanted to learn how he made it and there was no reason for him to deny this positive offer.
"It would be my pleasure. Oh, if you are taking Lady Cleo's (Cooking) class, we can help each other there too."
"Hmm? Actually, I am taking that class. I would be happy to have someone familiar around."
She was surprised as that came out of nowhere but after that positive reply, she thanked him and in their little conversation, he had started his certain long-term plan. But its results would only show after a certain little incident.
"Alright, so, why don't we introduce each other first?" Carla spoke up with an excited expression and attracted everyone's attention.
"Yes~. Then I will go first." And after her, Zoe cheerfully spoke up, stealing away all the attention from her big sister.
"Yeah, sure. Then we will go counterclockwise. It's fine right?" She was asking everyone present and they nodded with no hesitation.
She was the most leader-like figure right now so there was no reason to deny her simple suggestion.
And when going counterclockwise as she said, it would be Zoe's turn first, then her own, then Alf, Chry, Quin, Eon, Rein, Med, and at last Lizzy.
And their little lunch table was circular so their conversation would naturally be audible to everyone.
So, everyone agreed, and Zoe started.
"Hello to everyone here~.
I'm Zoe, and I like to play with others, help others when needed, and do a loooooot of fun things!
I also like playing with my gooooood brothers and sisters and they all are amazing~.
Apparently, I'm a house captain too so I'm super~ excited to meet everyone!
I'm taking (High magic theory), (Energy beast research), (Theoretical cosmology), (Geographical world), (Artifact creation), and (Humanities).
Please take care of me if we happen to be in the same class~."
She was taking a (Superior) level course of many humanitarian studies but aside from that, all five of her courses were (Expedition) or (Adventure) level.
It was a unique selection but everyone was impressed by the subjects she chose.
They were unique and aside from (Artifact creation), all the other courses were mostly theoretical.
This choice of subjects said a lot about her and even though her start was vague, they strangely felt nothing weird from it.
"Zoe will be Zoe, as expected. Well, I guess it's my turn then."
Carla patted her little sister's little head and looked at everyone with confidence, especially at the person who had defeated her in their first-ever spar.
"I'm Carla, most of you already know me but for the rest of you all, I'm a swordsman.
I like collecting swords, actually, my younger brothers that probably most of you know, always say I have more interest in collecting new swords than swordsmanship itself, huhuhu.
He's an amazing person but he's not here so let's not talk about him."
She smiled at everyone and continued after noticing no sign from her brother in question. He sure knew how to not react to certain things.
"I like fighting strong opponents, collecting unique swords and storing them in a unique space I have, and using them during fights.
I have countless types and kinds of blades but I know there are still countless more types and kinds there in the world.
I wish to collect many of them, many of the unique ones on my journey and use them the way they are supposed to.
I don't like having unknown, bastard people around but I like being with friends, fighting, and doing fun things like right now.
I'm attending (Superior Magic and weapon practice), (Blade practical class), (Weapon Maintenance), (Aura Utilization), (Intercontinental combat training), and (Weapon Theory) classes.
Please take care of me too if we are taking any common classes."
She finished her intro, smiled at others, and after a similar reaction as before, it was Alf's turn.
"Ummm… I'm Alfred. I like magic and things retaliated to magic.
First of all, I want to say the magic Miss Uriel used was amazing. I was genuinely impressed and the way it was used was also pretty impressive.
It was a sight to behold and I just want to say I want to learn from you if fate ever allows it."
Looking at her with an impressed expression and an almost serious look, he requested her and she couldn't possibly say no to that sincere look… or so they thought.
"Well young Alfred, I wish I could teach you but however much I want to, I can't. You see, those spells weren't entirely my own creation and the one who helped me isn't in the academy so I can't do that."
Her apology and answer were twisted and sounded so acceptable that none of them had any choice in the matter anymore and Alf accepted that denial, continuing with his introduction once again after a light apology.
"Haaa… so, I'm a mage. And I want to be the best one out there.
I know it will be difficult and take time, effort, and whatnot, but I'm determined to achieve that.
I like reading books, so much so that a large part of our house is filled with books.
I also like writing about magic theories and examining magical objects, creatures, and phenomena.
It is fun, and so is playing, fighting, and learning with all the people around me.
I'm taking the (High magic theory), (Deeper understanding of
Mana), (Historical magic theories), (Spell building and complex construction techniques), (Superior magic engineering), and (Complex geometry theorems and mathematical models of ancient-modern magic).
I wish to learn from you all if we share a similar class too, thank you."
His introduction ended and there was a surprised reaction on many of their faces.
"You do love magic sir Alfred," Med gasped with a surprised reaction, and Quin and Lizzy nodded after her.
He was taking three superior-level classes all related to magic and ones so difficult that barely anyone attended them.
In fact, the theoretical classes he was taking were so difficult and incredible that older people who weren't part of the academy specially attended them for their deeper learning.
Those classes were mostly filled with the older, experienced mages and there were many times heated debates among them sparked during the lectures.
And they attended them just to learn after paying an absurd price so they knew how to get their money's worth.
And what was more precious than new magical knowledge? Nothing for the mages at least.
So the three of them were impressed, and all three were mages too so they wanted to learn more from him now.
"Alright, then it's Chry's turn," Carla said after tapping her little brother's shoulder and all eyes turned to him.
He was probably the tallest among them and had the most impressive physical build so he was a spitting image of ideal knights.
"I'm Chryses, a knight under Master Axion. I like listening to people talk and I wish to have enough strength to protect the ones precious to me and achieve a certain goal with all my heart and soul.
I don't think I have anything more than this to talk about so, I apologize for my lack of words but I do hope we can get along.
I'm taking (Knighthood training), (Aura utilization), (Political science), (State management), (Siege artillery training), and (Art of war).
I know they are strange subjects but I liked them the most when going through that long list so, for this year, I'm going with them."
They sure were peculiar subjects and all of them were high-level courses so they were certainly surprised. But with a surprise, there was also a dim happy reaction on Quin's face.
"I'm taking the political science class too…" she mumbled under her breath while looking down but everyone there heard her clearly.
And she had used the common language too, though, in a crude manner, but Chry heard her clearly with his super sensitive hearing so he replied.
"Hmm? Then we can help each other out when needed, right?"
Quin wasn't expecting he would actually hear that slow voice and even reply with that gentle response so she was almost surprised… but that didn't last even for a second as she caught her falling heart and nodded in simple agreement.
"Alright then, let's look after each other there too. I heard the teacher of the class is strict but very good so it might be tough at the start, but we can do it."
He gave her a warm smile, and the others gave them a warm smile. The boy was saying it innocently, but the others were seeing a ship sailing.
Though that ship wasn't departing anytime soon…
"Alright then! Quin still has difficulty with the common language so I will help interpret her words and feelings.
Quin darling, don't hesitate and speak your heart."
Lizzy and Med were pretty sure their new friend Uriel was changing the topic but they understood her reasoning. And they knew she was the only one with actual relationship experience among them so they didn't destroy her redirection and the conversation flow resumed.
And it was Quin's turn now, as well as the start of the introduction of the 'new' people that the others did not know much about.
They were going to introduce themselves and tell a few things about themselves, and it would start with Quin.
She was ready, she was prepared, she didn't know what that strange feeling she felt a moment before was, but she sure knew she had to make good friends like Uriel and Lucifer so she started her introduction.
And of course, it was in a language that she was the most comfortable with…
