Magic Academy Bans Harem

Chapter 78 "Magic Art"

A new week has arrived.

There is only one month left before the final exam of the first semester.

Although the exam itself is depressing, the practical test that will be conducted a week before the final exam makes the students in the elementary department feel a little uneasy.

Because this practical test will be conducted in a real "maze".

Except for two active adventurers, the rest of the students in the elementary department had never set foot in the maze. Therefore, they were full of fantasies and longings about the maze itself.

Even though it was a maze that had been cleaned up countless times by the academy's staff and all dangers had been completely eliminated, the "actual combat" of entering the maze also made the students feel like they were about to become the protagonists of a biography.

Even the students from Yewshanmu School are no exception.

Some people, like Mercy, had already become nervous more than half a month in advance.

There are also people, such as Grenville, who gaze into the distance from the window every day and say things that make people laugh, such as "Are we going back to the battlefield again?"

As for Miriam, although he had learned a lot of inside information that only adventurers knew when he was with the "Silver Dragon Adventure Group" before, and he also knew that the so-called maze adventure was not as glamorous and exciting as he imagined, he could not help but look forward to it in his heart.

Since the results of the practical test will also be recorded in the final exam results, some students have already started taking courses for the practical test. However, the Yew Fir students are still the same.

score?

What a result!
There is no such word in Professor Ritas's dictionary!

Unlike the midterm exam period when people had some illusions and were expecting miracles to happen, Professor Ritas, who had already laid on the ground before his students, was just laying the foundation for magic for his students at his own pace.

After school.

After leaving the classroom, Miriam, who was planning to go straight back to the dormitory, saw two familiar figures from afar.

One was a senior student who wore a long skirt even in summer, had long golden hair, and looked dignified and elegant. The other was a senior student with short purple hair, who was youthful and beautiful and exuded a healthy aura.

Two female students who were also in the advanced Green Thorn class were staring at each other in silence, almost two body lengths apart.

It's not like they were going to fight at any time, but it was clear that the atmosphere between the two was not very harmonious.

「Eh? Reina-senpai, Asia-senpai──」

After seeing two familiar faces from a distance, Miriam waved and greeted them.

"He called my name first."

The blonde senior, Reina, turned towards Miriam with a gentle smile, but her voice was low and cold, which did not match her expression at all.

"That's because the outline of your scruffy body is so conspicuous."

The purple-haired senior Aisha waved her hands innocently in the direction of Miriam, but her tone was cold and inconsistent with her temperament.

Soon, Miriam and two senior schoolmates gathered together.

Miriam met the two men when he first went to Spring City for a stroll shortly after school started.

I met Reina when she was robbed on the street. The items she lost were not very valuable, but they carried precious memories between her and her deceased mother.

And just when Lena was most helpless and even a little desperate, it was Miriam who took the initiative to help Lena find her lost items.

Miriam, who grew up in an orphanage, had often been hanging out in slums, streets and other places, so she was quite familiar with those low-class "snakes and rats".

In short, from then on, Rena began to appear frequently around Miriam.

As for the other senior, Aisha.

Miriam's encounter with her was not as dramatic as Reina's. Or, in a way, it was more dramatic.

Miriam and Grenville, who were also poor boys, had nothing to see in Spring City. Therefore, their main purpose was to eat.

With the information obtained from the gossip queen Iris, the two of them began a tour of cheap food in Spring City on their day off.

But they obviously underestimated people's enthusiasm for food, and because of Reina's matter, they set out late.

So, when they arrived at those famous snack shops, they found that they were basically sold out.

They ran all over the street and finally found a store that still had stock, but after waiting in line for half a day, they missed the last batch.

The one holding the last serving of the special buttered bread and flashing them a smug and provocative smile like a winner was none other than Aisha.

Then, a series of coincidences began.

Miriam and Grenville often met Aisha, and they always competed for the last product. And, they won and lost, sometimes Aisha won, and sometimes they were faster.

This competition lasted until nightfall.

Aisha waited in line for a long time in front of the last shop, but unfortunately missed the red bean cake she wanted to eat the most.

Just when Elsa was extremely frustrated, Miriam, who had successfully bought some pastries, gave half of her portion to their good rival who had "sympathized with each other" along the way.

then
And that's pretty much the situation now.

As for the fact that when the two seniors met Miriam, Grenwell was always by their side. Why didn't Grenwell get the favor of the seniors?
This was not because of Grenville's appearance.

When he met Senior Reina, he patted his chest and said that as a former mercenary, it was easy for him to deal with those petty thieves, and he and Miriam split into two groups. Then, of course, he found nothing.

Because that's what he called himself as a mercenary.

When it came to Senior Aisha, Grenville was unlucky. He was harassed by an old lady who also failed to buy pastries. When Miriam was sharing pastries with Aisha in a good mood, he was scratched by the old lady.

As for the follow-up, when Reina and Aisha invited Miriam at the beginning, they would also bring Grenwell.

However, Grenville, who was still maintaining his "personality" in the early stage, naturally would not go to a "sissy" place like a tea party.

As time went by, the two senior students naturally forgot about Glenwell completely.

"Two seniors, you have come to the elementary department. Is there anything you want?"

Earls College is spacious.

Therefore, in the teaching area, not to mention between the elementary and advanced departments, even each grade has its own range, and there are generally few opportunities to meet.

"This"

"It's our seminar, and we want to hold an end-of-term banquet. So, I came to talk to the members of the elementary department to discuss the details."

In contrast to Aisha who didn't know what to say, Reina calmly took a step forward, blocked her "opponent" behind her and spoke smoothly. "By the way, if Miriam wants to attend the summer party, I just happened to bring the invitation."

Reina is considered the "classic" style of Greenthorn students in the senior department.

If there is any class in Earls that is as conservative as the "Orange" class that only accepts aristocratic students, it is naturally the "Green" class.

In the past, most of the various invitations piled up in Miriam's mailbox were actually written by Lena.

"Would Mili feel uncomfortable going to a banquet held by an unfamiliar seminar?"

Seeing Miriam was touched and seemed to want to accept the invitation, Aisha moved forward smoothly, stretched out her hand to hold down Reina's hand that was holding out the invitation, and said with a pair of "innocent" eyes.

"Compared to banquets and the like. Today I suddenly realized that I have been in this academy for more than two years, but I have not been able to visit all the places in the academy. Thinking that I may not be in this academy next year, isn't this a pity? So, if you have time, Mili, you can take me to see the elementary department."

Although the senior department is the same as the elementary department, it also takes two years. But usually in the fourth year, the students will find their own way out. Except for some students who want to be researchers, not many people will stay in the college.

Before Aisha could finish her words, Reina grabbed her arm from behind.
"Hey~ Student Aisha actually has such an idea. It just so happens that the junior girls in the seminar are very familiar with the elementary department teaching building, so there is no need to trouble Student Miriam, right?"

".Tsk, this is loose."

Contrary to her quiet appearance, Reina is obviously quite strong.

"Besides, wasn't Aisha famous for being naughty when she was in the elementary department? Not only was she often absent, but she also liked to run around in the corridors. Has she never even taken a good look around the teaching building?"

"What are you talking about, ha ha ha ha. Could it be that student Reina has confused me with someone else? There are only four members in Reina's run-down seminar, but they are holding a grand banquet or something. Isn't it a bit too contrived?"

"Well! Even if it's a banquet, it's a warm one, like a family dinner! And the quality of a seminar has nothing to do with the number of people. Not only do we have a long history, but we have also produced many achievements."

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Miriam was standing aside, scratching her head as she watched the two senior schoolmates who might start a fight on the spot if they continued to provoke each other.

"I'm sorry, Reina-senpai. If it's a tea party, I'd love to attend. But forget about banquets. I'm really not suited to such occasions."

Following Miriam's words, the two seniors' quarrel, which they thought was not too obvious, temporarily stopped.

Miriam was not making excuses. He had been invited to several dances, banquets and other events before, but the experience was very bad.

Being of a commoner origin, he had neither formal attire nor social dancing skills.

Even though he could borrow a dress and learn social dancing, he felt that such social activities were quite strange. Moreover, he felt that he had no artistic talent, did not like dancing, could not understand dancing, and did not know what was so joyful about dancing itself.

"If you don't like banquets, change to"

"Senior Aisha, I'm not very familiar with the area around the elementary department. Usually, I only hang out around the Yew Wood classroom. It just so happens that there is a more suitable candidate over there, so I'll forget about it. The final exam is coming up soon, and my grades before, uh, weren't very ideal. Also, I need to prepare well for the practical test that's coming up soon."

Miriam explained apologetically.

"A practical test? I happen to have a lot of information about the mazes I tested before. Why don't you come to my dormitory, Mili, and we can study it together."

Aisha rushed to say.

Of course, she didn't have any information about the maze, but it didn't matter, she could make it up when the time came.

"The past data is not worth studying. The test sites selected by the academy change every year. However, our seminar itself has studied and covered the general ecological environment of the maze, so it is better to..."

"Your shabby seminar is about studying fish eggs!"

"What's wrong with fish and fish eggs? Don't fish in the maze mate and reproduce?"

Seeing that the two seniors seemed to be about to fight again, Miriam sighed and took out her last trump card.

"I'm sorry, Reina-senpai, Aisha-senpai. I have an appointment with Professor Ritas to make up for the lesson, so."

Miriam said politely.

After hearing Ritas' name, the two seniors immediately became much quieter and started saying things like "If that's the case, there's nothing we can do."

Miriam suddenly became curious about the attitudes of the two people. What kind of legend did Ritas leave in the academy in the past? Compared with the students of the elementary department who just entered this year, the students of the advanced department seemed to be more afraid of this instructor of their Yew Fir Wood class.

Just like that, with her two senior schoolmates saying “take care” to her, Miriam managed to escape.

Although, there seemed to be an indescribable noise behind him caused by two people stepping on each other's feet, but he just pretended that he didn't hear anything.

Back in her dormitory, Miriam put on an apron as if sleepwalking, and couldn't help but sigh.

Why, he is not drinking tea and eating snacks with the beautiful senior sisters, but doing these things.
Walking into the kitchen, Miriam skillfully placed a row of "magic particles" that would be needed on the table.

The first thing to do is to mix the "dry particles" used for seasoning, which mainly determines the type of magic that will eventually be presented.

The "wet particles" that form the magic shape are then mixed.

Then, merge the two together and use an external force like a "magic wand" to make them blend together perfectly.

At this stage, if some "ingredient particles" are added, the magic can be specialized to highlight a specific characteristic.

Just use blueberries, "water magic particles".

Next, condense and fix the magic, and this step can also be done with the help of external force. However, you need to change the shaping "magic wand".

Finally, use all your strength to activate the "magic"!
After all the steps of casting the spell were completed, Miriam got a pancake that was fried to golden brown on both sides.

At this time, Ritas also returned to the dormitory mansion.

Looking at the professor who also skillfully put on an apron and walked into the restaurant, Miriam cut a freshly baked muffin and handed it to Ritas.

"How's it going, Professor?"

"Well, it's pretty good overall, but you probably slacked off a bit in the 'fusion' step, so there's still room for improvement in the taste."

Listening to Ritas's comments, Miriam sighed that he was indeed a professor, and his "magic", "cooking" and "magic skills" should have improved. He was indeed absent-minded during the stirring step and did not do it to perfection.

"Then Professor, what kind of 'magic' are we going to learn today? Is it 'Elemental Particle Strength and Weakness Risotto' or 'Baking Five-Colored Defense Magic'?"

"."

Although these names were actually given by Ritas himself, he couldn't help but remain silent for a while when he heard these abstract words coming out of other people's mouths.

"Today, we will not learn new magic, but do some more practical training."

Following Ritas' words, Miriam's eyes, which had been somewhat distracted and dim, suddenly became bright.

(End of this chapter)