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"Occidens Kingdom, you say?"
Later, Mr. Müller said he wanted to seriously discuss studying abroad with me, so we talked in an empty classroom.
Mr. Müller still recommended studying abroad in the Ost Empire, which is skilled in martial arts, but I expressed my desire to go to the Occidens Kingdom, which I had been thinking about for some time.
"Why do you want to go to Occidens, a commercial nation, instead of the East, which excels in martial arts, or the South, which excels in magic?"
"Yes. To be honest, I don't have talent for magic or martial arts, right?"
My question was met with a question, and one that was difficult for a teacher to answer, causing Mr. Müller to hesitate for a moment.
"............That's true. I don't know about magic, but at least in swordsmanship, you're an average person. Right now, you're somehow keeping up with Arthur Sishkin and Nakiri Shiro because you have a solid foundation for your age, but in a few years, you'll definitely be left behind."
"Regarding magic, I'm learning from Oliver Wood now, but it's impossible to start studying now and reach his level. In the first place, my way of thinking doesn't seem to be suited for constructing magic."
The more I study magic, the more I understand how amazing Oliver and Brother Bertrand are.
Just like in "my" time, there were arts and sciences brains, but at least I didn't have a magic brain.
If I study, I can understand the basics, but when it comes to application, I don't understand at all. Even when it's explained, I don't get it.
"So, in order for me to stand shoulder to shoulder with them as an adventurer, I think I should focus on how much I can bring the ideals I noticed from "my" point of view into reality."
Of course, Mr. Müller doesn't know about "me," so I don't think he understands what I really mean.
"I see. You're going to build connections?"
"I had the opportunity to rebuild a slightly tilted store. I realized that I don't have the knowledge or talent as a merchant. At the same time, I keenly felt that I don't have connections with technical professionals either."
Mr. Müller thought for a moment, then lowered his eyelids and looked at me.
"Then, let's make your study abroad destination the Occidens Kingdom. It's a waste to decide your own limits, but there are some things in the world that can't be helped. Talent given by God, class, race, physique, gender. Knowing your limits, will you be frustrated? Or will you find another way? Ry Altnech. If building connections is your way out, then I, as a teacher, will fully cooperate with you."
Mr. Müller, smiling particularly softly, lightly patted my shoulder after raising his waist slightly.
"Ry Altnech. You are still young compared to the other students. Therefore, your physique and technique are clumsy. Some people will despise you for that reason. But don't give in to that, but rather steal knowledge, skills, and ideas from those guys, and use them as food to expand your network."
"Yes, sir!"
The destination for studying abroad was decided, and now we discuss where to live in Occidens, how the credits will be converted, and which lectures to take in the first place.
The discussion was somewhat settled, and Mr. Müller said, "Let's stop here for today," bringing the conversation to a close.
"Oh, by the way."
As I left the empty classroom and walked down the hallway, Mr. Müller opened his mouth as if he had just remembered.
"There are three students going to study abroad at the same time as you, and one of them will be going to the same destination."
"Huh. Do I know them?"
"No, I don't think you know any of them. Their grades, departments, and majors are all different. Oh, but..."
As we left the building and stopped midway on the connecting corridor between the buildings, Mr. Müller suddenly stopped.
"You might know one of them."
He raised his arm and pointed to a person in a corner of the school.
In principle, ranks outside the school are not considered within the school.
However, since the reasons for coming to school differ between commoners and nobles, the classes and classrooms used are inevitably different, so there are several rules that separate commoners and nobles as an 'unspoken rule.'
And one of those unspoken rules: the terrace seats of the cafeteria, which are used as a salon for nobles. A person with a color I know well.
"Wilhelm von Ost. The crown prince of the Ost Empire."
Black hair, the same as my original color. Around him are the sons and daughters of famous nobles representing various countries, whom I also know.
"Miss Leandra..."
Among them, what caught my eye was Miss Leandra, with her beautiful coral-colored hair fluttering.
Perhaps I stared too much, Miss Leandra and I met eyes. She tilted her head, wondering about me and Mr. Müller who were looking at her.
Prince Wilhelm, noticing her gesture, exchanged words with Miss Leandra, and then turned his eyes to us.
Eyes as red as blood, different from my uncle and mother. He's my cousin. That person, who gave me a sharp look at my birthday party, waved at me with a gentle smile.
"He seems to have noticed me. Shall we go, since we're being called?"
Mr. Müller, who used to be a famous dragon knight in the Ost Empire army before becoming an adventurer, seemed to know my cousin.
Urged by Mr. Müller, I also took a step late and walked towards the cafeteria where my cousin and Miss Leandra were.
"Long time no see, Clovis. I've heard about your activities as an adventurer since you left the Imperial Army."
"Your words are too kind."
Following Mr. Müller, who knelt on the spot, I also knelt behind him.
To be honest, I have met this cousin of mine, like my uncle, but I don't remember it very well.
When I was adjusting the consciousness of "me" and the current me, this cousin, who is five years older than me, seems to have visited the palace when I was delirious with fever.
"Is that your student behind you?"
"Yes. He's a freshman this year, named Ry Altnech."
Since I, who am basically pretending to be a commoner, would be disrespectful to speak to my superior cousin, I just lower my head further.
"Actually, like Wilhelm-sama, he has decided to study abroad in the Occidens Kingdom next term, and if it's not too much trouble, would it be okay for him to greet you?"
"I permit it."
With Mr. Müller, who had lowered his head to make it easier for me to greet him, shifting slightly to the side, I stepped forward slightly.
"I've been introduced, my name is Ry Altnech. It is a great honor to meet you."
If I greet him without being offensive, I sense that my cousin is approaching me.
"If that's the case, wouldn't you please show me your face? I am indeed the crown prince, but there is no distinction between nobility and commoners at school. Isn't that right?"
Honestly, if I show my face, even if I hide it with my bangs and glasses, I feel like I'll be exposed.
Furthermore, if he tells me to take off these tinted glasses, I'm done for.
However, I can't ignore the Crown Prince's words, so I timidly raised my face.
Sharp, cool red eyes. Do the people of the Ost imperial family tend to have upturned eyes? My mother and uncle also had sharp eyes.
And the iris-colored hair, which is also a symbol of the imperial family.
Unlike me, who doesn't need to hide his face, he is fully exposing his beautiful face, which is very similar to my uncle and mother.
"It's rare for a student to go study abroad in the same country as other students. You may be acting together over there. As I said earlier, there is no distinction between nobility and learning. I'm counting on you."
"Your words are too kind."
I know. You know, is this development called a flag being raised?
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