Magic Academy Bans Harem

Chapter 240 The Pursuers
The boy's name was Ringo Brooke.

He is a student in the Akagi-class of the Erles Academy's advanced division.

Although it cannot compare to the Latras Merchant Guild, whose footprint covers the entire continent, the Brook Family's Brook Merchant Guild is still a well-known merchant guild in the kingdom.

Therefore, as the young master of the Brook Merchant Guild, Ling also received an invitation to the banquet held at the Latras Manor that day.

However, Linger, who had already arrived at the Latras Manor, was not happy and had no expectations for the dinner party.

That morning, he finally mustered the courage to invite the classmate he had been longing to attend the dinner. But it turned out the classmate wasn't even at the college!

It's always like this.
Lin Ge held his head, feeling very frustrated.

It's because he always procrastinates, hesitates, and lacks courage that he can't find an opportunity.

Linger was a transfer student at Earls Academy, having transferred in during his second year of elementary school. The reason for his transfer was that he was constantly bullied by his classmates at his previous school.

The Brook family has a somewhat unique family structure. Simply put, Ringer has seven older sisters, all of whom dote on their younger brother.

Growing up in this environment, Lin Ge, influenced by his sisters, developed a timid and somewhat effeminate personality.

By the time he entered the academy and realized he was different from the other male students, and wanted to change himself, it was already too late.

Furthermore, the situation of being easily bullied did not improve much after arriving in Ers.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that the situation has become even more serious.

After all, the students of the Akagi-class had already spent a whole year together. Within the class, distinct circles and hierarchies had been clearly established.

However, after spending only about a month in Earls, he felt physically and mentally exhausted and thought he might have to transfer schools again at the end of the semester.

Linge's savior has appeared.

Or perhaps he can't be considered a savior.

Because the other side had given him and those ill-tempered students who had surrounded him and tried to embarrass him a thorough dressing-down. Moreover, the sight of the whip swishing back and forth while they were being insulted terrified them, fearing they would be whipped hard.

The female classmate with a bad temper simply found their group of friends particularly annoying. She didn't specifically intend to do anything for Lin Ge.

Moreover, Ling's improved condition wasn't due to this incident. Rather, it was because those bad classmates went a bit too far and were caught by Genlusi, who then dealt with them through a very young and extremely handsome blue-haired employee of Genlusi.

"It's fine if you don't admit it; I couldn't punish you much anyway. However, if it were me, I wouldn't needlessly provoke a very wealthy person. Even if he hired a hitman to kill you, he might initially be sentenced to death. But with his family's intervention, he could be released in about ten years. Your family probably wouldn't risk making an enemy of a truly wealthy person for the sake of a dead man. Or perhaps he wants some leeway, not just killing you but cutting off a leg or an arm. In that case, he might be released in three months, or even not have to serve any time at all."

"So, you naive little brats, are you really prepared to trade your entire lives for someone else's short imprisonment just for some empty sense of superiority?"

Although the blue-haired employee was speaking up for himself, and the man's appearance had momentarily captivated Lin Ge, he still didn't think it was something a college teacher should say. Especially since the employee had added, "Even if you're hiring a hitman, remember to do it before you're an adult; it'll be easier to get away with it that way."

In any case, Linger's college life became much smoother from then on.

Lin Ge's thoughts drifted away, and he continued to think about the female classmate he had admired ever since that incident.

Hearing that the female classmate was at the Magic Ball seminar, Lin Ge really wanted to join. However, being timid, he feared that his clumsy attempts would only lead to embarrassment. So, he spent a whole year training and improving himself. Then, this year, he finally achieved his wish and joined the Magic Ball seminar.
Five days later, the Magic Ball seminar was disbanded.

He also heard that the female classmate regularly attended a tea party. So, he tried his best to curry favor with the organizer of the tea party, hoping to become a member himself.

Through his efforts, he successfully joined the group.

Once inside, he discovered that the reason the tea party, which had always strictly limited the number of attendees, was suddenly recruiting new members was because his female classmate had a falling out with someone at the tea party and left.

After that, he also participated in choral workshops and did all sorts of other things.
As for what he achieved after all that trouble, it was probably just that the female classmate didn't even remember his name.

"Ugh"

Lin Ge couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Rather than saying he was unlucky, it's more accurate to say that he always procrastinated and dragged his feet, which caused him to miss opportunities.

Just like today's invitation, he clearly received the invitation a long time ago, but he insisted on delaying it until the day of the banquet.

Perhaps he both hoped the other person would accept his invitation and was also afraid that they would.
So, when exactly will I be able to truly change?

Lin Ge didn't know if he was too depressed, which caused him to hallucinate.

He spotted that rather conspicuous green figure, dressed in a very beautiful evening gown, swaying back and forth not far away.

"Huh? Brooke student?"

"Huh? Why does even your voice sound so off? Good evening, student Greens."

Seeing Noah walking towards him right in front of him, Linger felt a surge of energy.

Inside the Latras Manor.

In the main venue of the banquet.

Having finally escaped from the clutches of the four senior students, Miriam touched the joints of her limbs with lingering fear and breathed a long sigh of relief.

He thought that from today onwards, he would become "Mi", "Li", "An" and "Mu"!

However, they did manage to blend into the banquet hall.

So, what should we do next?

In short, wouldn't it be better to find out where the professor is first?
Just as Miriam was scratching his head and looking around, he spotted two other figures searching around at the other end of the venue.

"Senior Noah! Student Tabasha!"

"Oh~ Miri."

The three people from the bathing seminar met up at one place.

"You're still alive."

"Hahaha. If I didn't try my best to survive, how could I have heard Senior Noah say this to me specifically?"

After spending some time together, Miriam had gotten used to Noah's "hate all of humanity" style.

"And how did you two manage to sneak in?"

"What do you mean 'mixed in'? Of course, we got in with an invitation! I ran into a classmate outside earlier who gave me one. So I brought Tabasha in with me. I originally wanted to bring Melcy, but I didn't know where she went. Besides, I wasn't comfortable leaving Tabasha outside; she keeps getting hit on by weirdos," Noah said, looking displeased.

"Calling him a strange person is really going too far, Noah. He was clearly a very friendly uncle. He said that if I went with him, he would not only give me an invitation, but also a carriage—"

"Luckily, Senior Noah was there."

Seeing Noah give him a "look" look, Miriam sighed after a moment of speechlessness.

"But, sending out invitations directly... Noah, your classmate isn't a boy, is he?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"Is it possible that the student said he had an invitation because he was thinking of going into the banquet hall with Senior Noah?"

"No, right? He said himself that he didn't want to come in the first place."

Since Melsie wasn't in the stadium, Noah, somewhat distracted, continued to look around and casually replied.

Miriam wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt like he could see a boy with his arm covering his tearful eyes at the manor gate, far from the banquet hall.

“Then, let’s split up. You two go find Professor Ritas, and I’ll go find Melcy.”

"Wait, wait, wait, this is very strange!"

Seeing Noah about to turn and leave the stadium after speaking, Miriam couldn't help but stop him.

Does this person even know what they came here for today?

Just as the trio disagreed on their next move, a commotion suddenly broke out in the banquet hall.

A queue appeared from the side corridor on the first floor of the mansion.

Surrounded by numerous banquet guests, a blond young man walked out as if he were the center of attention.

One of the hosts of the banquet was the kingdom's third prince, Prince Guerrero.

Prince Grenoble, who exudes an aura that makes him the center of attention wherever he goes, stopped halfway up the stairs to the second floor when he saw that everyone in the venue was focusing their attention on him. After clearing his throat, he uttered a few words that were not very meaningful and full of official jargon.

As Prince Guerrero finished speaking, the guests applauded.

Guerrero, who had been looking satisfied and was about to continue to the second floor, suddenly had his gaze fall on a silver object in the arena.

His face darkened instantly. He walked down the stairs and stood straight in front of Miriam.

Good evening, Mifiram, student?

"It's been a long time since I've greeted you, Prince Grenoble. It's not a good choice to express your contempt by deliberately mispronouncing your name."

When Miriam saw Grero striding over, he realized he was in trouble and could only force himself to exchange pleasantries with him.

Guerrero was quite tall, and standing very close to Miriam, he was like a wall, casting a shadow over him.

Meanwhile, Noah and Tabasha, who had tactfully stepped back a little, were somewhat surprised.

Because, surprisingly, Miriam actually knew Prince Grero.

However, judging from the atmosphere, they don't seem to be friends.

"Hmph, rather than saying I deliberately called you by the wrong name, it's more accurate to say I deliberately didn't want to remember you. What are you doing here?"

"Attending the dinner party?"

"This is an upscale aristocratic banquet, not for students or commoners like you. Your presence only lowers the quality of the banquet and burdens its security. So, leave."

Prince Grero didn't deliberately raise his voice. However, his voice was already quite loud, so many people around heard his blunt words of dismissal from Miriam.

In the tense atmosphere, the venue suddenly fell silent, and Miriam frowned.

In his memory, he always seemed to encounter such things. There were always some people who would inexplicably come and pick on him. Moreover, regardless of their status or position, the disgusting things they did to him were basically all cut from the same mold.

Perhaps that's why, although Miriam could feel the pounding of anger in his chest, he was still able to maintain a certain degree of calmness in his mind.

Instead of confronting his opponent directly in the past, shouldn't he, already an excellent mage apprentice, adopt a smarter approach?

In Prince Grero's eyes, Miriam, whose eyes had been burning with fire just moments before, had strangely calmed down as time passed.

then
“Prince Grero, I think you shouldn’t take your anger out on me for Misley’s refusal to accept your invitation. That won’t solve anything.”

"What are you talking about!"

The name that suddenly appeared startled Grero, who then immediately tensed up and retorted.

"Since I'm here, the reason why Senior Misri is busy tonight is definitely not because of me. Prince Grero, haven't you mistaken the person you really need to be wary of and target?"

Miriam raised his head slightly and gave Grero a smile.

Guerrero simply took a deep breath and then waved his hand.

"Guards, throw them out."

He clearly realized that he didn't need to fight on the same "battlefield" as Miriam.

Miriam's lips twitched.

It seems that "a smarter approach" won't solve the problem. He seems destined to be humiliated today, and may even drag down the other participants in the seminar.

Just as Miriam was deciding to be sensible and at least not drag Noah and Tabasha into it.

A slightly languid voice echoed through most of the banquet hall.

"What? You have a problem with my student, the guest I invited? Guerrero. Oh, it seems I should call him Prince Guerrero now?"

Hearing that familiar voice, Miriam, Noah, and Tabasha looked up with surprise and delight, as if they had found a savior.

On the second floor of the banquet hall, Cortriene, leaning over and resting her arms on the second-floor railing, looked at the students with her eyes closed, tilted her head with a smile, and winked her left eye.

(End of this chapter)