Normally, the magic academy didn’t have a system in place for transfer students. However, there were unusual ways to get in. In this case, that way was through Carla’s letter of introduction.
“Yes, then begin your written examination.”
Serge thought about how he’d avoided things that weren’t practical applications, but he had a sure-fire way to pass.
By using it to reference the grimoire he’d received from Labyrinth, even without going for perfect marks, he could still use it to go for a particularly higher than average score.
Don’t call it unfair. Serge’s purpose was to strengthen himself, not to get good grades.
Although the next one was a practical test for essential skills, it was just measuring output and control.
As expected, his mana was too strong and caused the ball to explode.
(Well, Carla-san is on another level though.)
He knew that it was going to be destroyed with his amount of mana since he’d used Identify on it beforehand, but even though he considered about whether or not he should hide his ability, once he thought about the reason he came to the academy, he decided it wasn’t important.
The test for his control was also an easy one.
By using Longinus with guidance magic, he was able to pierce solely its center.
Even so, he still needed to get better to reach the top.
And that werewolf had defeated him in a single blow.
Even so, he wanted to prepare himself so that he could fight together with his comrades in time for the Millennium.
There was a curriculum assembled by the academy’s masters, but it wasn’t satisfactory for Serge.
To be frank, with his intelligence and mana that had been boosted as well as his Gifts for magic, he felt that he could be active in that field too, but in order to face the Millennium head on, he wanted to take practical lessons.
Viewpoints like that were important, but right now, these elders didn’t know just how quick the Millennium was coming.
But if he spoke the truth, pandemonium would strike the city. There was also the possibility that he would be labeled a liar.
he only person who had researched space-time magic was Great Sage Azelford.
All of that being the case, he was brought in front of a homeroom-like class.
Well, considering his mana capacity and his Gifts, this much should be natural.
By that way, the present Serge was at level 118. Moreover, taking into account his Skills, you could think of him as being 128.
Even so, that same mage didn’t feel like he would stand a chance against that dark elf and vampire.
“I am Sagittarius Crystal Crowley. Pleased to meet you all.”
“Crowley huh. Haven’t heard of them before. What country?”
Well, if they fought in a real battle it’d be an instakill though.
The person to follow up was Christina.
By the previous night’s dinner, they’d already changed how they called each other to Chris and Serge, but he didn’t think that she would go so far as to obviously protect him here. [1]
“That’s rare. Weird Face Chris is concerned about someone else.”
“He was enrolled here after receiving a letter of introduction from Carla Raparb Uslan-sama. Is there another human being like that?”
The boy tried to grumble something after that, but he was stopped by the teacher and fell silent.
*
Chris told him that that boy’s name was Alexi during that night’s dinner.
(No wonder.)
“If something happens, you can talk to me or one of the masters.”
Even if Serge was very good at hiding behind girls’ skirts, this time would be different.
“He is a magic user that can destroy even iron golems.”
What a small fry.
He decided to show off.
“I am someone that has beaten the labyrinth.”
The basic magic lessons were surprisingly useful for Serge.
Since the theories behind the things were all missing, his application of them to actual combat weren’t that effective.
He also put emphasis on control even in combat classes, doing his best to avoid destructive magic.
*
In an afternoon like that.
Bang!
Opening it again, there was a pink-colored letter in it.
There was a love letter in his locker. However, Serge was calm.
Moreover, that. There was a big possibility that someone was mimicking a love letter to get him to go somewhere.
“What’s wrong?”
“Eh!?”
“Right after yesterday, you’re popular, huh.”
“No no, this is probably a trap.”
When he opened the letter, it said to wait behind the training grounds that evening.
“This is… Alexi?”
He didn’t remember creating that big of a grudge, but human beings were just like that sometimes.
Thinking about it, there were people like her too.
(You’re kind, Chris-chan. Rather, maybe you’re a simple child?)
Shaking away his rude thoughts, Serge asked Chris.
It would’ve been cool to say no, but he could already see how worried she was. As expected, she was different from Carla.
“Well, it’s alright. If I went all out, I’d definitely win against that level of opponent.”
“Understood. But Alexi’s fire magic is level 6. Don’t let your guard down.”
The look Chris gave in response seemed to say, “Again with the jokes,” but it was the truth. In the process of training his space-time magic, the magic that was the easiest to use after receiving Valis and Carla’s guidance was fire magic.
Chris found Serge’s back as he walked away filled with more than enough composure very dazzling.
*
“Heh, you actually showed up, boy.”
The people waiting at the place written in the letter was Alexi and five others.
It’s not like he couldn’t understand. In addition to being given special treatment as a transfer student, he was enrolled with the introduction of the legendary magic soldier, Carla. Even the masters were all looking at him with special eyes.
“So? What do you want? I haven’t even done anything in particular.”
Hearing that overwhelmingly high-handed way of speaking, Serge laughed.
“No, it’s just that you’re acting all high and mighty, asking me to kneel and all.”
“I didn’t ask you to kneel, I ordered you to. Do it.”
Starting with the Cyclops, Serge had experienced that Skill from God Dragon Valis, Ria and Carla’s fight, and the demon general’s attack.
As a result of that accumulated experience, he had already acquired that Skill.
Even so, Alexi still showed a backbone. But the other five people all collapsed on this spot.
Feeling that huge intimidation was something unbelievable even if it had come from the masters. It was something on the level that the only person at the academy who could do it might be Great Sage Azelford…
Jarred, Alexi went all out in using his fire magic. It was strong enough that the masters that had been secretly watching them didn’t have time to stop it.
“Dimensional Dislocation.”
The magic was sucked into the gorge between dimensions. Surprised from having seen something like that, Alexi took Serge’s next magic.
Alexi and the others were surrounded by a ring of fire. Normally, this magic would be to the extent that it could be easily released. However, the output this time was different.
Serge maintained his magic until all six of the people inside it fell unconscious from lack of air.
“Such a ridiculous person…”
When Serge laughed in response, he was just stared at coldly.
In the end, this incident was resolved with a stern warning to all parties involved.
Since then, Alexi decided to avoid Serge until graduation.
That is, [The Blazing Transfer Student].
Saying something incomprehensible, Serge became known by his eccentric speech and behavior.
Footnotes: Note that, to my knowledge, ‘Chris’ isn’t particularly tomboyish in Japanese. Reference to some super manly JP thing. I don’t know what, though.