The Evil Noble Desires A Beautiful Demise - Could It Be That You're Stuck In A Loop? - Episode 18

“Welcome to the Kentritz Academy. I am Alcus Karstent, the president of this academy.”

Seven days have already passed since the announcement of the results, and the day of the entrance ceremony has arrived. On the stage, an elderly man with a splendid mustache is giving a welcome speech for the new students.

These past seven days were so much fun. I went around with Tiarola, shopping and dining at various places. It felt so youthful and my heart was fulfilled.

“…In this academy, titles such as race, nationality, age, affiliation, status, family background, and class do not matter; everyone is equal…”

The dean’s speech is continuing.

Indeed, looking around, there are all sorts of people. There was a lower age limit, but there shouldn’t have been an upper age limit. Most of them are young, but there are also a few who look like adults.

It was also mentioned in the admission guide, but this academy has a system where you can graduate regardless of the number of years you have been enrolled as long as you have obtained the required credits. It seems that there are also mandatory credits for each department, and if you cannot obtain them within the specified number of years, you will be expelled. The details about the scholarship system were not mentioned, so I need to listen to the explanation later.

“…Well then, I look forward to the development of the world through your new ideas.”

While I was lost in thought, the principal’s long speech had already ended. I hadn’t really been paying attention since halfway through, but it shouldn’t be a problem.

“On behalf of the new students, Maiana Krost will give a greeting.”

The next person to take the stage was a woman I didn’t know. I had assumed that one of the honor students would be giving a speech, but it turned out to be someone else. For now, I’m glad I declined.

The brief, standard greetings concluded, followed by a few announcements, and the entrance ceremony came to an end. After this, it seems that there will be detailed explanations in each department, but since I am a special scholarship student, I apparently have to go to a different location.

Um, is the 28th Research Tower here?

There are similar towers lined up, making it very confusing. I entered the tower and found the room I was looking for. There was still time, but it was better to arrive early. I opened the door and went inside.

“You, you’re late. Well then, now that everyone’s here, let’s wrap up the explanation quickly.”

As soon as I entered, I was told such a thing.

Huh, was I the last one? Looking around the room, there were indeed already four people here. Tiarola was waving her hand slightly. So cute.

The person who called out to me was a middle-aged man who gave off a rather lethargic impression.

Garondo=Genius.

He is the homeroom teacher of the Garondo group and a skilled explorer who has traveled around the world to explore ancient ruins and vast labyrinths. Although he didn’t have much screen time in the game, he left a lasting impression by saving the protagonist in times of crisis.

“What are you looking at? Sit down already.”

“……I’m sorry.”

I sat on the nearby chair because I was scolded.

The gazes from others are painful too. I feel like the other protagonist also had a stern expression.

“Alright, I’ll explain the special scholarship students.”

Without any greeting or anything, the explanation suddenly began. Well, I guess that’s typical of Garondo.

It seems that, as Tiarola mentioned, special students are allowed to freely attend any course in any department. There are hardly any required credits, so one can say there is a high degree of freedom. Furthermore, it is said that by assisting professors with their research or writing papers based on one’s own research, one can earn credits if recognized by the academy.

“Well, basically, do whatever you want at your own discretion. Just make sure to meet the minimum credit requirements for the year, okay?”

There is no upper limit on the number of credits you can earn, but if you don’t meet the minimum required credits, you might be expelled. Well, it’s not that strict, so as long as you attend the lectures normally, you should be fine.

“Starting from the second year, there are mandatory exercises, so make sure to attend those. Since these exercises are with the people here, the only time you’ll be forced to see each other is then.”

We were gathered as special scholarship students, but it doesn’t really feel like we’re in the same class. It seems like we’re just grouped together as special scholarship students. If that’s the case, I don’t think the department head needs to worry. Is the seminar the problem?

“Any questions? If you have any, ask someone else. That’s it, dismissed. The rest of you can deepen your bonds.”

After saying what he had to say, Garondo left.

I didn’t think much of it in the game, but as an educator, is that really okay…?

Well, whatever.

It’s not even the kind of atmosphere where we deepen our friendship. For now, since it’s over, I guess I’ll go listen to the explanation of the student dormitory I’ll be living in from today.

“Hey, you.”

Yeah, I knew.

Someone is coming closer, huh? Moreover, it’s someone I didn’t want to get involved with at this time.

“……What is it?”

Not responding would be rude, so I turn to face you.

There stood a handsome man with fiery red hair. He was about the same height as me, who was tall for my age.

Endens=Sun=Alblame.

The second prince of the Olbraim Empire, from which Tiarola and I hail.

And, he is one of the main characters in the Cebu fan.

“I heard there were four special students. Who are you?”

Did Garondo not even bother to explain…?

This has become a hassle.

“…My name is Salifa. I got in through the general entrance exam.”

Since it’s going to be found out anyway, I might as well say it’s the general entrance exam. For now, I’ll keep my family name to myself. If I were to claim to be from the evil noble family of the Greitz dukedom, it would only cause trouble. Even within the same empire, my existence is hardly known, so I probably won’t be found out.

“If it’s the general entrance exam…? Someone like that is a special scholarship student like me…?”

Why, despite being someone who loves the protagonist of Seven Fan, did I still not want to get involved with Endens…?

“It’s unpleasant. Withdraw immediately.”

The early Endens have a really terrible personality.

Another name is “Prince of Controversy.”

There are players who dislike him for his arrogance. Well, that’s not the only reason, though.