"So those are the people who came to study from the Western Continent? Why do some of them dress similar to us?"

"Most likely exchange students or people who moved here with their families."

"It's possible... Look, those two are warriors, and there's also a spirit archer. But... that person with the strange attire, and they're accompanied by Shikigami, could they be a high-level Onmyoji? Why would someone like that be in a Western Continent academy? Have they already mastered Yin and Yang techniques?"

"I don't know..."

As soon as we entered, we could hear the low murmurs of nearby students. It seems that it's very rare for people from the Western Continent to come to their academy.

But when I changed into modern clothing earlier, I no longer looked like someone from either the East or the West Continent.

Well, it doesn't matter.

"You all must be here for the first time at our Tianmu Academy, right?"

Suddenly, the elderly Mr. Haoran said as he walked ahead.

"Yes."

We all nodded in response.

Who would come to a place like this, where you have to take an elevator with no handrails that goes straight up and down? It would be really boring!

Unless there's some boss here that drops high-quality equipment, coming here would be a big loss!

"Yes, the purpose of our academy is to gather martial arts experience from all over the world as well as mystical knowledge. So, we attach great importance to this academic exchange with the Eastern Continent. We hope that through this exchange, we can all learn what we want to learn from each other."

As he spoke, his sharp gaze scanned Bai Yueguang, Taishi Xi, Hei Luoli, and me.

Seriously, why do I matter? If it's because of the pure white behind me, suspecting that I'm from the East Continent, then you're too naive. I basically have no skills as an Onmyoji except for controlling pure white.

"Brother, there are people nearby looking at us with hostility."

While walking towards the central hall, Oyado suddenly whispered.

Hostility?

There was no warning of an attack, so I thought it was safe around here. But upon closer inspection, I noticed several people watching us from a nearby attic window, and they had red names!

Seriously, would I encounter enemies at a time like this?

But because they were too far away, I couldn't see their names clearly, just that they were in red.

I hope these guys maintain their hostile intent, or it will be troublesome next time if I can't see them.

"Yes, I see them too. Strange, why are there enemies here?"

"Their attention seems to be on Bai. Brother, do you think they could be Bai's enemies from the East Continent?"

"Well... That shouldn't be the case, because that guy is currently disguised. No one should be able to recognize him."

"But their gazes are all on Bai~"

"...Forget it, let's observe for a bit before making any conclusions."

However, just as I shifted my attention away, a person suddenly rushed out of the main hall in front of us. They swung their hand, and countless talismans surrounded all of us like fluttering snowflakes!

"Master! Be careful!"

The pure white eyes suddenly flashed red for a moment, and the hands were clasped together, then quickly formed seals.

"..."

At the same time, unintelligible words were murmured from the pure white mouth, and then pointed upwards, countless prototype white magic circles appeared around the pure white, and then shot towards the surrounding talismans!

Boom!

An intense impact swept in from all directions, and after the impact, the surroundings were filled with flying pieces of paper!

"Hmph! So you're just a person who relies on high-level Shikigami for battles, and you're even an automatic Shikigami. I thought you were skilled, but it turns out you're just trash!"

The person who attacked us is an Onmyoji wearing a white robe... But I guess most Onmyoji wear white robes anyway.

But despite her attack, Mr. Hozen and Miss Tameyan didn't react much...

"Byakko Amano! What are you doing? If you want to fight, you can do so at tomorrow's academic exchange meeting! Why do it now? Do you not understand the rules!"

Seeing that we didn't say anything, Mr. Hozen coughed and spoke.

"Teacher, if these people are too weak, there's no need for an exchange! Look, they only have two warriors from the Western side, not even a mage. The rest are just people studying our Eastern techniques and spells. Why would these people be afraid!"

"Byakko Amano! Step back! Our academy upholds 'etiquette', and this is not the time to do something disrespectful."

Is it really okay for you to mock us like this?

I can't stand this anymore.

I looked around at the people.

Bai Yueguang and the others were laughing and looking up at the sky, Aliyah and Loyce were discussing where to go later... And Ms. Mary, she was actually reading a novel while bowing her head! Yes, she was even using the notebook as a cover for the novel!

Is this really okay?! Your completely indifferent attitude clearly says, "The enemy's target is obviously you, go quickly, we don't care."

Fine...

"Well then, Mr. Hozen, since the other side seems to want to understand the essence of our Western martial arts now, why don't we have a little competition right now?"

"Well..."

"Hmph! You have some backbone, but are you going to fight behind your Shikigami? Hahaha!"

"And you, Bai Yueguang, I must say, you completely lack the elegance of a young lady... No, you should belong to the style of a Yamato maiden? Well, it doesn't matter, but you've been mistaken about two things all along."

I released Oyado's hand and loosen my muscles.

Then I clicked on the robe in the equipment slot!

"First, I am not an Onmyoji. Second, who said we don't have mages?"

"Master... I..."

"Don't worry, Byakko, you don't have to help me against that guy."

"What!? What do you mean 'that guy'! You're the one! Clearly a mage but pretending to be an Onmyoji! Fine! I'll show you the terror of an Onmyoji right now!"

After saying that, she waved her hand, and countless talismans flew out from her sleeve and gathered in the air!

Before long, a giant spider made up of talismans appeared in front of me.

"Mr. Hozen, can I take it that I can fight freely now?"

"Uh... well... um, I'm really sorry, some of our students have a bit of a temper..."

"Of course, of course, I understand... because my temper is even worse~"

As the person said this, their spider came flying towards me like a rocket!

What's the point of me hiding behind my Shikigami? Don't you like using summons too?

Although I have already defeated the strongest guy among the Onmyoji, it's not because I am not afraid of them.

The reason I can accept this challenge so easily is because... this guy is only level 30.

Although LV30 is considered strong even in Gray Academy, for me, I can't even gain any experience from it...

"Ice Totem!"

A blue magic circle appeared in front of me, and a massive ice totem charged towards the spider!

The curse spider showed no fear and collided directly with the ice totem!

Idiot, you actually fell into the trap...

"Ice Flower! Bloom!"

With my command, the petals with ice spikes bloomed instantly on top of the ice totem and pierced through the curse spider!

"Freeze!"

Following that, frost completely covered the curse spider and encapsulated it!

"Shatter!"

I clenched my right fist, and the entire ice totem, along with the curse spider, turned into fragments!

"Alright, what other moves do you have? Use them without hesitation!"

"Hmph! Do you think this is all I can do? Come forth, Azure Dragon Guard!"

A Shikigami wearing dragon-patterned armor appeared in front of her, holding a long curved blade, and hollow eyes stared at us.

Sigh, in the end, it's just another summon... how unoriginal~