Volume 1 Chapter 8 (1/2)

Forest Expedition

Morning.

Another week had pa.s.sed since entering the Adventurer's Academy.

I've gradually started to become used to life here.

After receiving several lessons now, I now know the level of this school.

This academy is supposed to be the best in the country, but I don't think it's quite at that level.

…….Though, I'm probably wrong. Most students seem to be struggling with the lessons.

On the other hand, in cla.s.ses that taught common sense and what being an adventurer means, I was the only one that struggled.

Grandpa and Grandma never explained the basics of being an adventurer to me, so all of this information is brand new to me.

Therefore, the number of things I needed to learn was more than other students. Inevitably, there would be a difference in our understanding.

But, I can't leave things like that.

Now I use my free time in the morning to learn the basics about being an adventurer.

“Hmm……People must qualify to become adventurers, after qualifying they are awarded the t.i.tle ”Adventurer” by the country. They then travel the country visiting dangerous areas such as labyrinths and forests that common people dare not go. However, visiting these places requires considerable skill, so there are also a lot of adventurers that get jobs guarding towns and villages similar to knights…..”

I scratch my head.

So an adventurer is a so-called elite.

I learned from this lesson that just entering the academy was an amazing feat and only the best would earn the t.i.tle of ”Adventurer.”

Still, I feel like the ability level here isn't high enough…..

”Lute-dono's magic is extraordinary, but you really lack common knowledge.”

Tsurugi see's me studying hard.

”Guh…….Tsurugi, you're quite blunt…..”

To be honest, I think my brain isn't made for stuff like this.

I'm surrounded by too many amazing people. As expected of the advanced cla.s.s.

Though, It's not like I doubt her ability, but I didn't think Patricia was smarter than me.

”Kero~n kero~n”

Patricia is messing around and changes her desk into the shape of a frog using alteration magic.

…..It was a bit of a shock when I found out I lost to her.

“Anyway Lute, even if you're not book smart, when it comes to magic, you have more knowledge than any of us.”

”Luluna….!”

That's true, when it comes to magical knowledge I won't lose to anyone.

As expected of Luluna, a true friend can recognize my good points.

Seeing Luluna always makes me happy.

”Is something wrong? Your eyes are sparkling.”

”I'm happy when I get to see you!”

After hearing my words, Luluna's face turns red.

”Mufu~….Th-thank you.”

Luluna plays around with the tips of her hair. Then, as if she can't hold it back any longer, she lets out a big smile.

I'm the one that should be thanking her, Luluna truly is a good person.

While thinking this, I suddenly heard a kerokero from behind me.

Only one person would be making this sound, Patricia.

”The depth of Lute's knowledge of magic is like a book kero. Ah, how about I turn Lute into a book using my alteration magic kero?”

”Don't casually say such scary things!”

I still want to live as a human being!

After I suddenly stood up, Patricia stared at me while opening and closing her hands.

”Keroppa! Of course I was just joking kero. I can only use my magic on a person if they agree to it first kero.”

“You scare me…….”

Patricia's facial expression never changes, so I can never tell if she's joking or being serious……..

”Lute don't be afraid. Just accept it obediently.”

”What kind of advice is that?”

If I just accept it I'll become a book, right!?

Do you want your first friend to turn into a book!?

”You must accept it, Lute-dono.”

”Isn't this joke going a little too far!?”

At the same time the bell rings and Bagiran's large body enters the room.

”Alright, everyone is here.”

Fuu…….

I let out a sigh as I take my seat.

Finally I can relax…..

Bagiran stood before us as he leaned forward and took a deep breath.

”……..It's time for the forest expedition!”

…..Eh? What?

”We will all be going on a forest expedition! We're trying to prepare for real world situations. So, the only stuff you're allowed to bring are things you usually carry around, such as Tsurugi's swords.”

”Wait a minute, isn't this a little sudden?”

If you tell us this now, we won't have any time to make any preparations!

After listening to my complaint, Bagiran let out a sigh and looked at me with stern eyes.

“You should have gathered information from senior students as soon as possible. When you become an adventurer you won't know when you may become involved in a dangerous situation, you can never be prepared for every situation. Please think of this as a real world scenario.”

I guess that makes sense.

I've certainly never talked with any senior students.

So that's definitely my fault.

“I understand. I’m sorry.”

I apologize to Bagiran.

Bagiran said, ”Don't worry about it” and roughly patted my head.

Although it's quite rough, it doesn't feel bad.

Thinking about it, Bagiran is a teacher at the academy. I guess he's just thinking about what's best for his students.

As I'm thinking this Bagiran begins to speak loudly,

”Well, I've forgotten to tell you the details about the forest expedition. Sorry, sorry.”

Are you serious!? Give me back my apology!

”It's fine, you're forgiven.”