This is terrible.

To think that on the first day of school, I would be in such an embarrassing situation, it's really disgraceful.

Last night, I accidentally teleported into Aliyah's room, and although she said she wanted me to explain, she immediately rushed towards me within two seconds.

And Oyado, who was beside her, naturally wouldn't stand by and watch. So the two of them started fighting in the room.

At a time like this, the best option is to escape. So I activated my skill, Shadow Stealth, and jumped out of the window!

After thinking for a while, I eventually decided to spend the night in a church on the outskirts of the city, and only joined the queue for school in the morning, boarding the train to Duoge Academy.

Since it was the opening ceremony after the merger of two academies, it was held together. However, due to the larger training ground at Duoge Academy, it was decided to hold it there.

I thought everything would be fine like this.

But my fantasy was shattered in an instant.

"I caught you, big brother~"

Just as I got off the train, suddenly, a hand reached out from the crowd and grabbed my mage robe. And then, Oyado appeared before me in a flash.

"It's really, big brother. Why did you suddenly run away yesterday? You promised to always watch over Oyado. But I can tell from the smell on you that you were near the church all along, so I'll forgive you."

"Really..."

"But Aliyah said she wants to get rid of you."

"Oh, is that so? Where is she?"

"Right behind you~"

Just as she finished speaking, I felt my shoulder being grabbed!

"Hey~ do you have any last words?"

When I turned around, Aliyah was looking at me with disdain.

"...Don't you think that grabbing my shoulder like this when there's such a height difference between us lacks any sort of imposing aura?"

"You really have no sense of danger, huh!"

After saying that, she raised her right hand, unsheathing her sword.

But I quickly grabbed the hand holding the sword.

"Alright, let's stop joking around. We still have to attend the opening ceremony, right? We can talk later."

"...Hmph!"

She shrugged off my hand, sheathed her sword, and walked towards the training grounds.

I spread my hands and walked over with Oyado.

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"...Next, let me introduce the fourth team of our academy."

After introducing the first three knight orders, the principal in charge of the speech continued with these words.

The whole training ground started buzzing with discussion. It seems that the situation in front of them was unexpected for everyone.

Well, we did earn our support overnight.

"The fourth team, 'NEET Tea Party,' supported by the Ais Empire, Witte Empire, and the Church of Light. Minister of Ice Magic Department, Lin Fir!"

I walked leisurely onto the stage and headed towards the principal.

The captains of the other three knight orders were looking at me with a terrifying gaze. It was only natural since I suddenly emerged as a competitor, and also a mage, that surpassed their comprehension.

"Very well, present here are the four strongest camps of our academy. In this semester, the four camps will determine the strongest team, representing our school in the inter-academy war throughout the continent! Of course, to make the teams stronger, the strongest team can choose 10 members from other teams to supplement their own team."

Oh, this is a very good condition. With this, we can form a very powerful team.

This idea is really good... but we have to win first.

The captains of the three knight orders in front of me are formidable opponents.

The captain of the "Black Prince" Knight Order, Anus Yerin, a 32nd level lance knight. Although he comes from a small principality, he earned membership in the national knight order at the age of 17 due to his own ability. He uses the "Black Prince Lance Art" and "Royal Lance Art." I heard that he also possesses some unidentified ultimate skills, but since there is no information available, I can't confirm... However, it is definitely a skill above the level of "Great Ultimate" because his title includes "Master of Ultimate Skill." He looks very respectable, I hope he is a good person too.Title - [Black Gun Baron]

Leader of the [Blue Sea Knights] - Martha Lenna, a level 35 hammer wielder. Although the Blue Sea Knights don't use hammers, this person has mastered the only hammer skill in the group. It seems that there is something in their bloodline that makes everyone in their family skilled with hammers. Besides the skill [Blue Sea Heavy Strike], they can also use the berserker's frenzy. However, this person is slightly shorter than Aliyah. Can they handle wielding a hammer?

Title - [Graceful Anchor]

Leader of the [Cleansers] - Mullen Olivis, a level 33 great swordsman. This person has pushed the abilities of the Cleansers to a terrifying level. Although they haven't learned any stronger skills, the skills within their range of learning have already made them a formidable warrior. According to battlefield records, this person has eliminated enemies in the triple digits during their missions against rebellions and surrounding monsters in their home country. No, it's closer to the quadruple digits. Although I'm not sure who counted, it can be understood that this person has astonishing combat experience. Unlike Martha, this person's height rivals Taishi Xi. I wonder if they turn into a meat grinder when wielding their great sword.

Title - [The Eraser]

All the above information is provided by various intelligence agencies' databases. We've just slightly deciphered their codes and acted as diligent carriers.

No need to thank us, we're just the red scarves.

Although their levels are only slightly higher than mine, compared to the guys in the Magic Academy who have little experience and only know how to go berserk, these guys are much more threatening.

And even if they're the leaders, it doesn't necessarily mean they're the strongest in their factions. There might be even stronger members hidden within their teams.

"Next is the official opening ceremony. The leaders of the four different factions, please return to your respective classes."

I don't know if everyone is unfriendly or if they are specifically targeting me, but none of the three said a word and just walked off the stage.

These people are really arrogant, annoying...

But it's great that I don't have to give a speech. Standing in front of so many people all at once is really daunting. I tried not to look down to stay calm earlier. If I had to give a speech, I wouldn't be able to handle it.

I'll definitely lose face.

However, in that instant, a warning of an attack suddenly came from behind!

Based on the arrangement of our positions earlier, the direction of the attack should be from the spear user - Anus!

Earlier, he adjusted his helmet with his right hand, so he's probably right-handed. The attack should come from the right to the left!

After judging all of this, I bent slightly to the left and heard a swish as the spear grazed my back.

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"This isn't good~"

I avoided the spear and stood up straight.

"I just bought this outfit."

"...It looks like a coincidence, but did you actually dodge it directly?"

"Indeed, this guy even smiled before dodging. It seemed like a piece of cake in my eyes."

The hammer wielder next to me laughed and said.

"Ah, that's more like it. Smiling looks much better. Why were we all so serious earlier?"

I stared at the hammer wielder.

"...Quite humorous, very well, I admit this one is our enemy."

After saying that, Martha leaped back to her class from the stage.

This person really loves to show off... Well, it's not too bad.

At least from their titles, I can tell that these three are not despicable individuals. Since that's the case, I just need to defeat them honestly and fairly.

"Well, indeed, although it was just a simple stab, being able to dodge it directly from the back is pretty impressive. Alright, let's meet on the battlefield later."

Then that person silently put away their spear and walked away.

"I mean, couldn't you have explained it earlier? People below are already making a fuss..."

If I hadn't signaled Oyado not to attack before dodging, it would have been even more troublesome. Geez, they really underestimated us.

"Sorry, it was a test we privately arranged earlier."As soon as I finished speaking, a swordsman named Meng Lun, who was also known as the Great Swordsman, snatched the microphone from the headmaster's hands and said, "According to the agreement of our three knight orders, any new power must be approved by at least two knight orders before it can join. Otherwise, we will collectively eradicate it."

Hey hey hey, aren't you guys being a bit domineering? Aren't you afraid of being countered?

"But now we have confirmed the existence of the Mage Tea Party. The winner will be determined by the official competition."

After he finished speaking, he extended the microphone towards the headmaster. However, I took a leap forward and snatched the microphone.

"Fellow students of Gray Magic Academy!"

I said loudly.

"Perhaps in the eyes of those experienced knights, we magic apprentices are just weaklings. But! We will prove that we mages are also very strong! We will not submit to anyone!"

"I have seen many magic students being forced or willing to join the other three knight orders. I won't make any extreme remarks about it, since my own club consists of both mages and warriors. What I want to say is that whether you are a mage or a warrior, as long as you can fully demonstrate your abilities, that is your victory!"

"Let us decide the outcome on the battlefield!"

After I finished speaking, the entire venue fell silent.

Huh? I thought my impromptu speech was fine? Why isn't anyone speaking?

"Really... I always thought you had more knightly demeanor," Meng Lun suddenly said beside me.

"Ha..."

"Oh oh oh oh oh! Well said!"

"Not bad, kid! Since you said such things, I'll challenge you next time. Don't run away!"

"Mages can be so passionate, not bad!"

"..."

Suddenly, a wave of applause erupted from the audience, both from the knights and the mages.

Good, it seems like there's no problem.

"Hmph, you stole the limelight, huh? I hope you can say such things during our battles too."

After saying that, Meng Lun's figure disappeared, returning to his own class.

Huh? I didn't have any information about this. He actually knows the assassin's skill "Flash"?

It seems... I won't have any idle days ahead.