After the Elementary Alchemy class, I headed for the dining hall.
From the whirling questions and writings on the blackboard to being completely paralyzed, I was having a hard time, but it was lunch at last.
I feel a bit of my nervousness leaving me.
At the entrance of the dining hall, I was joined by Tricia and Marquia.
Marquia is from the South Dorm, but no one seems to object, so the three of us went to the table for the West Dorm.
“Even so, Erica-sama, is it fine for you to be here? The seat for the Dynameis is over there—”
“Yes, I am just an assistant, so I’m still on the general seat.”
It’s tiring to be surrounded by the so-called special students.
Even more when there is a stake involved.
Compared to that, these two people’s stories are more fun.
Tricia is the youngest daughter of Baron Rails, who dedicated his life to the research of perpetual motion engine.
Marquia is the eldest daughter of Viscount Jonas, who has studied hypotheses on the maturation process of hatchlings of small-class dragons for many years.
When I listened to the stories about their parents, topic about cutting-edge technologies that I didn’t know popped out.
There are even the stories unrelated to money and ties of obligation, just carefree things.
Today’s topic is about the wonderful teachers.
“By the way, is it true that Eduart-sama teaches Elementary Alchemy?”
“Yes. I was surprised when my brother came in.”
“I envy you that the one teaching Elementary Summoning Magic is Clochydd-sensei.”
“Erica-sama is blessed with luck to get such teachers.”
Oh right, they said they couldn’t choose either subjects.
It seems that Tricia chose Advanced Alchemy and Elementary Golem Engineering, while Marquia chose Dragon Species Research and Ancient Language.
“My teachers are all elderly people.”
“Oh my, my classes are all staffed with women.”
We got Magizoology for the fifth and sixth periods and we can finally have lesson together.
“I’m looking forward to the next lesson. All of us can finally have a lesson together.”
“While saying so, what Marquia-san is looking forward to is Actorius-sensei, right?”
“That, well, um……because, he is a very nice gentleman.”
“I agree with you.”
Even though they talk like this, it seems these two already have a proper fiancé who were decided by their parents.
But, they are still in high spirits when they look at the Dynameis and the male teachers.
I can understand such feelings.
I don’t want to be in love, but I want to long for love.
The time spent in the academy is precious, it allows us to admire the prince-like existences.
“But, I’ve heard that Magizoology is very difficult.”
“Eh, is that so?”
“It will be fine. Both of you, if you have some trouble, please leave it to me.”
When I became anxious, Marquia gave a follow-up.
Oh right, Marquia is a brave magical beast trainer.
We finished our meal while talking about it boisterously, and then the three of us headed for the Magizoology classroom.
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The last lesson for today is Actorius-sensei’s Magizoology.
Today’s lesson is inside the school building’s classroom, but it seems that it can be an outdoor lesson depending on the content of the lesson.
While talking to Tricia and Marquia, we passed through the beeswax-colored corridor.
I intended to arrive early, but one person is already there.
It’s Actorius-sensei.
“Ah, everyone, you’re quite early, aren’t you?”
“Sensei is the one who has come too early.”
“No, that……this is my first lesson, so I don’t want to be late……”
Actorius-sensei smiled nervously.
As usual he is clumsy but has an earnest personality.
But the first impression seems to be perfect, Tricia and Marquia have a gentle expression as if seeing something lovely.
There is something like a cloth-covered box on the desk.
What is this?
“That is something interesting for the lesson. Please be assured that it is docile and harmless. Although its appearance might be a little bit surprising.”
“Yes, I’m looking forward to it.”
I wonder if it’s a magical beast used in today’s lesson.
This Magizoology class is a lesson about domesticated magical beasts—it is a lesson about creatures with magical power.
The desks are the same kind of desk as the one in Elementary Alchemy class, and the three of us sat together.
In accordance with the number of chairs, there are a large transparent glass bottle and two types of vials.
Other students came into the classroom after a while.
It seems that Chloe and Beatrice also are taking this lesson.
They are on the desk next to us.
“Everyone seems to be here, so I think I will start the lesson.”
Actorius-sensei looked a little nervous.
While correcting his misaligned glasses by pushing the bridge with his index and middle fingers, he started the lesson.
“I am Elric Actorius who is in charge of Magizoology.
Let’s learn together happily for the coming year.
Now then, I will show you all our friends for today.”
Sensei pulled off the cloth covering the big box on the desk.
There was a container made of glass that looked like an aquarium tank.
In the aquarium tank, there appeared to be a lot of something small and white wriggling about.
A scream rose from some of the students sitting in the front.
“This magical beast is a magical beast called white worm.”
Concentrating my eyes, I saw the container packed full with some form of hairless caterpillars that reminded me of silkworms.
People who looked at it from the front row seem pitiful.
Tricia who is sitting next to me, after realizing what is packed inside, also raised a hitched voice.
Meanwhile, Marquia is convinced that “it is the best choice for the first lesson.”
“Seventy percent of the magical beasts raised on Ichthyes are native to the continent of Karkinos. Most of the currently imported magical beasts have been subjected to breeding, are domesticated, easy to handle and friendly to humans.”
Actorius-sensei thrust his hand into the tank and took out one of them.
He wore gloves, but he was able to grab it in a flash.
While putting a white worm on the palm of his hand, Actorius-sensei smiled and continued with his lecture.
“This child seems scary at first glance, but please rest assured that it is a docile and cute child.”
Tricia’s complexion was visibly becoming worse.
For people who hate bugs, this must be difficult, huh.
I’m okay if it’s a hairless caterpillar or a silkworm.
But, if it looks like that black and quick guy1, I feel like I won’t even be able to move.
“Also, white worms are bred as they are useful as baits for other magical beasts. Use this opportunity to get used to handling them. Ah, that’s right, if you eat them raw you will get abdominal pain, so be careful.”
Bait, huh.
Well, it might be important if one handles magical beasts as a livestock.
Those containing magical power are preferred for magical beasts’ baits.
Even so, is that warning even needed?
I don’t know whether that was a joke or not, and the other students also seem to be having trouble reacting to that.
“Because the individuals that have been created also have the ability to divide themselves, if you give a lot of magical power at once, they will divide and proliferate themselves, which causes an explosive increase in number. When breeding white worms, you must always be careful of giving too much magical power. Now then, which one of you knows how to stop this division and proliferation?”
When Actorius-sensei asked the question, Marquia raised her hand slowly.
After making sure that no one raises their hands besides Marquia, Actorius-sensei chose her.
“Well, Jonas-san.”
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