The Evil Noble Desires A Beautiful Demise - Could It Be That You're Stuck In A Loop? - Episode 16

Chief 3333 Salifa

The day of the results announcement. I was stunned.

My name is written so prominently at the top. I’m really glad I didn’t have to write the name of the Greitz family.

Just in case, I couldn’t afford to fail, so I gave it my all for the exam, and now this has happened… This is really noticeable, isn’t it?

What’s done is done.

From now on, let’s try to be as inconspicuous as possible. Glancing sideways at the other examinees buzzing with excitement over the results, I quietly head to the reception. I’ll receive the admission guide and head home right away…

“Congratulations on passing! Oh? You’re that special scholarship student from back then?”

“Thank you very much…”

The receptionist from that time seemed to remember me. Could you please stop saying “scholarship student” so loudly?

“Here is the admission guide. Also, the head of the magic department would like to speak with you, so could you please follow me?”

“……Yes”

“Thank you very much. …The special scholarship student has arrived, so I’ll show them around.”

The receptionist who contacts via communication magic.

Called in before school starts, huh…? This is going to be a tough road ahead…

“Department head, I’ve brought them along.”

“Please come in.”

Open the heavy door and step inside.

In the room, there was a woman. That must be the department head. Ah, amazing. I’ve only ever met high-level magicians like Zebras, but this person is clearly above that madman. Moreover, she is at a level I can’t even fathom.

“Well then, I’ll leave the rest to you.”

“Yeah, thank you.”

Saying that, the receptionist left. It’s too late now, but I wonder what it was about.

“Thank you for coming all this way. Please have a seat over there.”

“……Yes”

I sit on the sofa as I’m told.

Wow, just getting a little closer is so intense. I didn’t notice it outside the door, so this room must have a special barrier that isolates it from the outside.

“Sigh, just as Villa said. I can’t believe a kid like this is taking the general entrance exam… Should we change the registration method?”

Mysterious, shimmering purple eyes are staring at me. It feels oddly uncomfortable.

“Oh, I’m sorry. This is our conversation.”

“……No.”

“Once again, I am Suren Sidresa, the head of the Department of Magic here at the Kentritz Academy. Please remember my name.”

“…I am Salifa Greitz.”

Hearing the name Suren, I was truly astonished. It was a name that frequently appeared in the game. I never imagined such a big shot would be the department head.

The Supreme Witch Suren.

He should be one of the strongest superhumans in this world. If such a famous person were at the academy, I should remember them, but I don’t. …No, wait. Tiarola was in the Theology Department, and the other protagonist was in the Tactics Department, so they weren’t in the Magic Department. This academy is large, and there are many professors and staff members, so if we didn’t have any interactions, we might not have met.

“I called you here to explain about the scholarship students. You are the only one who became a scholarship student through the general entrance exam, you know.”

I’ve been curious about the general entrance exam for a while now. So, there are other ways to get admitted, right?

“Were you not aware of the recommendation entrance exam? It’s a system where those recommended through proper channels are exempted from the entrance exam. Due to the strict screening by the academy, only a few passes each year. There are even years when there are no recommended students.”

I had no idea such a thing existed.

“Recommended applicants are basically those whose abilities are recognized by the graduate school, so they become scholarship students. It is extremely rare for someone to become a scholarship student through the general entrance exam.”

In other words, it’s about me.

This seems like it will stand out.

“Well, you see, there are five special students this year, including you. The lineup is a bit troublesome.”

Five special scholarship students. So, there are four others besides me…. Hmm? Wait a minute? At the academy, a group of four with outstanding abilities?

It’s the Garondo group! Or rather, Class Garondo! Huh, does that mean they were special scholarship students?

The Garondo class is a class taught by the highly skilled teacher Garondo. It consists of Tiarola, another protagonist, a genius magic tool craftsman, and a superhumanly strong female knight. The major events in the academy arc will basically be driven by these four.

I was under the impression that there were various classes besides the Garondo group, but it seems I was mistaken. I didn’t know because there wasn’t much description of the other students. Huh, I’m totally messing up the scenario, aren’t I?

“I’ll tell you since you’ll find out soon anyway, but the second prince of the Olbraim Empire, the princess knight of the Colbert Duchy, the heir of the global company Dant Company, and even the saintess of the Shailonyu Holy Church will be enrolling. …My head is already starting to hurt.”

“…Um, is it possible to decline the special scholarship?”

“I understand your feelings, but it’s not possible. Moreover, I called you because I want you to balance them.”

Huh, why me?

I’ve played the game many times, so I know. The quirks of the characters other than Tiarola are too strong. It was funny to think they were unique because it was a game, but actually dealing with them would definitely be exhausting.

“……I don’t like it.”

“Please, do something about that. I’ve done a little research on you, and it seems you have very few ties. Besides, you’re from the same hometown as the saint, right? Can’t you work together with her to sort things out?”

Why me, a student? I thought so, but the homeroom teacher is that Garondo guy. He is a reliable and cool old man who knows how to tighten things up at key moments, but fundamentally, he is a laissez-faire type. I understand why Professor Suren would want to play it safe.

“Could you somehow help us out? We’ll do everything we can to make it convenient for you… The principal has also emphasized this to us…”

Professor Suren looks very tired.

Emotionally, I dislike it, but I was drawn to the words “to make an arrangement.” Creating even a small favor with that supreme witch might be useful in the future.

“……Understood. I’ll do my best, but please don’t expect too much.”

“Thank you very much…!! With this, I won’t have to deal with that old man assigning me troublesome tasks anymore…”

I kind of feel sorry for them now.

Even someone who is counted among the top ten strongest people in the world is struggling this much. It’s a harsh world we live in.

“Well then, let’s meet again at the entrance ceremony. By the way, since you passed with top honors, you can also give a speech at the entrance ceremony. Would you like to do that?”

“…I won’t do it.”

Thus, I was burdened with troubles even before enrolling. I’m looking forward to meeting Tiarola and the other protagonist, but I’m anxious about the future…

Leaving the academy, heading home.

I’ve been thinking about the course of action at the academy for a while now, but I can’t seem to get it right. Even if I try to balance the four special scholarship students, they’ll eventually come together on their own. It’s fine since I can stop the ensuing tragedy, but without that, I don’t really feel the need to step in.

Well, there shouldn’t be any dangerous events for a while. I’ll keep an eye on things and focus on my studies. Since I’ve gone through the trouble of enrolling in the academy, I might as well make the most of it.

I need to consult with Tiarola as well. She was the one struggling to organize the special scholarship students at Sebfan. Since I’m here this time, I’ll do my best to reduce the burden as much as possible.

Thinking about such things, I enter the inn.

“Salifa…!!”

There, the grown-up Tiarola was present.

“I missed you…!!”

Just like before, they hugged me.

Um, really, you’ve grown so much…