013. Ramielli Academy Entrance Ceremony (4)

‘This is… … . Entrance ceremony?’

Since it was an academy entrance ceremony, Zeke imagined a scene where students gathered and stood in a line in a place like a large auditorium.

I had time to introduce myself, so I thought about what to say on the podium.

No, even if it wasn’t, there was an image I had in mind to some extent.

But none of them looked like this.

A bit far from the main building.

An empty lot with various types of trees and flowers in full bloom, as if carefully managed by gardeners.

It must have been sung by the academy, and various musicians were playing instruments, including a huge piano, violin, and flute.

Tables covered with white cloth were placed throughout the vacant lot.

On top of it, the food prepared in a buffet style continues to change into new dishes whenever it cools down.

People wearing butler uniforms carried wine bottles and refilled students’ glasses when they were empty.

“here! Fill me up with some wine!”

“Yes.”

The students raised their glasses one by one and looked around as if searching for prey.

An attendant chased after them and assisted them.

‘Are you playing with trains or something? Just like sausages… … . You should tell me in advance that the academy entrance ceremony is like this. It’s Serena.’

Sieg had heard about the banquets of nobles in Serena’s class, but

I hadn’t seen it myself, so I couldn’t quite imagine it.

One student collides with another student

After chatting for a while, we broke up again and met another student… … .

‘Hmm, is it about making connections?’

Among them, Zeke’s gaze turned to the table where the older-looking people were gathered.

“I heard that two daughters from the ducal family came in this time.”

“I know because I heard Justia, but the other place… … ?”

“They say it’s Joheiden.”

“Huh! Joheiden! Your daughter also came to Ramieli. Do you know what major you are in?”

“They say it’s the Knights Faculty.”

“The Faculty of Knights? Why is the duke’s daughter?”

One of the professors who heard that Serena’s major was the Faculty of Engineering widened her eyes.

“I don’t know. I think it’s just a hobby. Anyway, the professors in that subject must be pretty nervous.”

“Heh heh, the Duke’s daughter’s major is the Knights Faculty… … . Well? Oh you… … You’re Count Cloud. That’s right. Get me a drink. Has the head of the household been corrected? It reminds me of when we went to get a massage together when we were in Eray 10 years ago! That’s why I was at El Ray then… … .”

So, the professors sit at the table in the center holding weights.

They were talking about going back to the academy, empty-handed.

Often, while drinking alcohol recommended by students and giving thanks,

So when they are making a meeting between friendly nobles

Zeke was alone in a corner, like an isolated island.

Of course, romance fantasy 1st class instructor,

Because it was Zeke who received teacher Serena’s education as an attribute

I could have coped with it to some extent even if I was in between.

Because of Serena’s body manners and straightforward words every time

Thinking of the sigh, I thought it would be better to just stay like this.

‘And, rather than just participating in the conversation, a lot of information is gathered here by listening as a whole.’

Standing like that without expression, holding the weight, I glanced at Zeke

The nobles who tried to approach him several times did not come close to him.

‘Hmm, but hasn’t the second prince arrived yet? Originally, the higher the rank, the later it was said… … . Then who is the female lead?’

With that thought in mind, Zeke checked the girls’ faces one by one.

At that time, the principal of the academy approached Zeke.

He was also wearing a formal suit, but he seemed relieved as if he had been relieved.

“Hey, what are you doing here?”

“Well, I’m not used to places like this.”

“is it.”

Zeke looked around. Then, all of a sudden, I noticed something strange.

“By the way, I have a question.”

“Something?”

“Are the students here all of the incoming students? For one grade, the number seems small.”

Of course, if you add up the number of servants following one nobleman, it was quite a lot.

Not all of them were freshmen.

“Ah, there are only nobles here.”

“Is that so… … . Then where are the commoners?”

“Hmm… … . Aren’t you a bit peculiar?”

The principal stared at Zeke as if analyzing him.

“I know you have a relationship with the duchy, but why are you curious about that?”

“I just thought it was odd.”

“This is strange… … ? Well, that’s something you can say if you don’t know much about the academy.”

The principal nodded.

Originally, it was Zeke who did not receive the faculty education he should have received for a month before the entrance ceremony.

That’s why I was convinced to say this, but… … .

The principal toured the site of the entrance ceremony prepared for a month.

I felt like I was about to shed tears as I remembered the hardships of the past.

Hmmm, the principal judged Zeke.

‘Even though he is protected by the duke, he cares about the common people. Why? For what purpose… … . I’ll have to try a little.’

“Do you know what the rules emphasized the most at Ramieli Academy?”

“Yes, equality.”

“right. Ironically, the Empire is a society with a strong caste system.”

Equality. I heard from Serena.

All students at Ramieli Academy are treated equally regardless of status.

But in the end, I knew it was a nameless rule.

“I heard that the first principal made such a rule, but I don’t know why. After that, I brought various reasons, but… … . To be honest, it’s a funny situation. Even now, creating a status within the academy is an agenda that comes up every year.”

“You mean being close friends until you graduate and then gaining a status when you go out into society?”

“right. After all, you can’t jump over the wall of status. But how would you feel if a student, a commoner, was treated equally with the aristocrats during his academy days, and then again constrained by his status the moment he received his diploma?”

Zeke recalled words like ‘citizen revolution’ on Earth.

To be honest, I couldn’t remember the specific details, but I did know that a lot of blood was shed because of the overthrow of the feudal system.

It did not seem easy for those who had tasted such freedom once again to conform and bow their heads.

“I’m going to have a complaint…”

“That’s correct. That’s why you can feel the difference in status right from the beginning. Freedom here is just a short-lived sweet illusion. Don’t be mistaken. You guys are different human beings from the moment you enter.”

Zeke let out a laugh.

“You cover the sky with your palm.”

“That expression is funny. That’s right. After all, it’s just a stopgap.”

Zeke, who was listening to the principal’s words, suddenly felt like a thunderbolt struck in his head.

‘This can’t be… … . Is the female lead a commoner!?’

As you can see, the empire of this Ropan worldview was a country where the caste system was kept pretty firmly.

But in the meantime, what if there is a commoner girl with extraordinary talent and appearance, but a poor status?

The story of such a girl rising in status by being involved with a prince or men of an extremely high class

Isn’t it a story that can be said to be a standard romance fantasy?

It is very difficult for a commoner from a shabby back alley to get involved with such people in everyday life.

But what about an academy that, at least nominally, has no caste system?

Equality for no particular reason is the rule, a typical setting to push the main character.

‘There is a wicked woman, Justia Iriel of the duchy… … .’

A novel woven with clichés I had seen so far was completed in my head.

‘A high-ranking aristocratic villainess likes a male lead who gets involved with a commoner! Being jealous of that and using it here and there and then getting a true education… … . Persuasive… … there is!’

I don’t know when there will be another event like this where all the newly admitted students gather.

In this wide academy, the chance to find a heroine in the early stages may be the only one now.

No, check first.

“Principal.”

“Well?”

“Is there any other event where all incoming students gather at one time like this?”

“Hmm, well… … . There are several big events, but you are free to attend… … . It will be like a graduation ceremony.”

“Then do the entrance ceremonies for nobles and commoners end at the same time?”

“No. The entrance ceremony for nobles is a bit longer.”

‘I guess I should go now.’

It is also important to confirm the second prince, Iriel Justiana, who is the villainess here and now.

However, they both exist and know their names.

2 Rather than waiting a long time for the prince to stalk the protagonist

What if you could identify her from the entrance ceremony and preemptively bring her into your class?

Then, of course, helping the heroine would be much easier.

The problem is that Zeke doesn’t know her face or name.

‘If you’re a commoner, you’ll definitely stand out. If you give me such a negative factor, I will be qualified as a female lead only when I give her a positive part that goes beyond that.’

Zeke’s heart raced.

“Where are the commoners?”

“There’s a separate banquet hall behind the academy’s main building.”

“Would you mind if I go over there?”

“Well?”

The principal frowned.

The daughter of the Duke of Joheiden and the daughter of the Duke of Justia have not yet arrived.

‘You’re going when they haven’t even come yet? What. What about this child? Did you receive an order to find a commoner in advance?’

The principal couldn’t just let Zeke go.

I don’t even know which of the two is the family that put this guy in.

Everyone in the Empire knows that the two are not on good terms.

Even before he came, one side told me not to tell about Zeke, and the other side looked for it.

I hit that uproar, but now what else!

If Princess Joheiden hadn’t come in person, the academy might have really given up on the choice itself.

Recently, between the two huge families, a fragile shrimp back burst because they couldn’t do this or that.

Because of that stress, he was a principal who even had a lot of hair falling out.

‘It makes no sense for the professor to leave without saying hello during the entrance ceremony!’

The headmaster hardened his face with a serious expression and spoke to Zeke.

‘No matter how much orders are given, a person who knows manners and etiquette will at least respect the principal’s authority.’

“Say hello and go.”

“It’s urgent.”

“Let’s say hello and go.”

“It’s urgent.”

“No, just say hello and go!”

“It’s urgent.”

‘This guy, I can’t communicate!’

The principal’s eyes shook as if an earthquake had occurred.

Just then, a middle-aged blonde with a stocky physique approached from the side.

He had green eyes and wore colorful costumes, but he didn’t have a luxurious taste compared to Zeke.

On the contrary, it looked cheap because it was messy and uncoordinated.

‘He’s a real laughing bell.’

Zeke restrained himself from bursting into laughter. nice body.

“Principal, what are you doing?”

“Ah, Sir Dios.”

“Yes, the schedule for the academy entrance ceremony will begin soon. But what are you doing in a place like this… Um? This person?”

Dios looked to the side.

Judging from the black hair, ferocious eyes, and clothes he was wearing, he seemed to be one of the high-ranking nobles.

‘You look young, are you a student? Black hair is rare… … . Who is it?’

Zeke came forward and introduced himself.

“Zeke Kleiman, swordsmanship instructor.”

“Ah? Ah! That!”

Dios’ eyes lit up when he heard the name.

this child We finally met!

Because of this kid, I’ve done twice as many things I shouldn’t have done in the past month.

It’s only a cloth from a former soldier! Turns out, he wasn’t even a general.

He, who was a former leader of the Black Dragon Knights of the Redwood family, had been taken advantage of by such a guy.

This guy has ties to the duke’s family, and even at the academy, because he said it couldn’t be helped, he accepted it, but

How long have you been grinding your teeth?

For a moment, a rage surged up, but Dios grasped the situation.

‘Now is not the time. I’ll pay you back later You motherfucker.’

“Yes, you are that Zeke Kleiman. I am Dios Redwood. I am the swordsmanship instructor.”

Dios held out his hand. Zeke frowned.

Judging by the corners of her mouth that forced a smile, it seemed that something was wrong with the house.

Oh, this is not important.

“Anyway, I’ll go.”

“Wait!”

The headmaster was startled and grabbed Zeke.

Dios, who still awkwardly held out his hand, had blood vessels on his forehead.

‘This, son of a bitch! Are you ignoring me!?’

He retrieved his outstretched hand as if nothing had happened and asked.

“What are you doing?”

“Dios, stop it too. Didn’t Zeke, the swordsmanship instructor, say he would go without saying hello at the entrance ceremony?”

“Didn’t you say that you wouldn’t… say goodbye to admission?”

‘What the hell are you doing… … ? Do you have any thoughts? You’re going to leave the royal family and the duchy behind?’

Dios’s common sense was completely incomprehensible.

‘But then… … rather good Neither the 2nd prince nor the duke’s daughters have come yet. If this guy is gone now, I can turn their attention to me. He has no common sense and would be thought of as an arrogant guy.’

I wondered if he had something because he had a relationship with the duchy, but it seemed like he was just a lucky fool.

After thinking quickly, Dios said with a broad smile.

“Ah, you must have something urgent! Then of course I should go! I’ll let you introduce yourself!”

“Sir Dios! You!”

The headmaster looked at Dios in amazement.

Zeke nodded.

‘Oh, do you have a little bit of notice? +1 point.’

Zeke greeted the principal roughly and quickly left the entrance ceremony.

‘Mistress. Take my class!!!!’

* * *

Now, the noble students have filled their stomachs to some extent and finished their greetings.

Right before the first order of the entrance ceremony starts like that.

“Sir Serena Joheiden, the daughter of the Duke of Joheiden, is entering!”

“Iriel Justia, the daughter of Duke Justia, is entering!”

Two voices overlapped. Everyone in the hall turned their heads.

“what?”

“Who? Heck, Joheiden! And Justia!”

“Yohiden and Justia together?!”

Students can’t understand properly when they hear overlapping voices

When I saw the entrance, I was shocked.

However, rather than making the mistake of calling someone first, the academy side

Rather strangely, he made the choice to call both families at the same time.

At least, even if you hear that it’s against etiquette

It would be better than earning a family’s grudge because of such a trivial thing.

‘Why why… … . Are the two of them coming at the same time!! Zeke, Zeke Kleiman!!!’

Of course, it was the principal who gave that order. The headmaster held on to the throbbing stomach and internally called Zeke’s name.

Even now, as soon as they enter, they check the faculty and seem to be looking for someone!