Under the influence of our powerful engine and the hidden agendas of all members... no, it should be the enthusiasm in our hearts, our airship, despite taking a detour initially, landed on the edge of the Kranjabo Forest before the other classes arrived at the destination.

Even the teacher in charge of registration marveled at the speed of our airship. If he knew that we first flew to the western edge of the continent before turning back, I wonder what expression he would have on his face.

In charge of us was the old man Manado from the logistics department, who usually enjoyed drinking tea in his own little garden behind the academy, a tea master whose skill level surpassed even his mage level.

"The activity will last for a month starting today, and you will spend the month in the Kranjabo Forest. Although it's not a very large area, you should be aware that if you keep going north in the forest, you will enter a valley. If you accidentally cross the Triangle Mountain, you might end up in the Autosen Forest of the opposite elves. It will be troublesome then, understand?"

Listening to the old man's words, I nodded, but in my heart I thought:

Even though I have met the Elven Queen, and even though someone sneaked out and followed us, now we have a seemingly upright elven doctor, Mishua, in our team.

At least that's how it appears.

"Alright, we are the Empire Academy, we can't check anything, so the rules of this activity are simple, just don't leave the forest edge. Of course, you don't need to worry about our detection, that's something we can do."

To this, I could only smile silently. If I were to teleport out, would you be able to detect it?

"Well, Manado old man, we know these things, we just want to know if we can depart now?"

"Of course... but..."

The old man glanced at the forest.

"You have to be careful yourselves, although the information is not very accurate, there are reports of many outsiders in the forest. There are two princesses and many important people in your class, so... you understand what I'm saying, right?"

I smiled bitterly at his words.

Although I knew about this situation, I felt that most people wouldn't go to such lengths to attack princesses, at most trying to get treasure before us.

Moreover, even if they came to assassinate the princesses, I could only do my best to protect my students and friends, but I couldn't guarantee anything.

"Of course, but why don't you just give us some guards? Even if I have great abilities, I can't take care of everything if trouble arises, right?"

"That's not up to me to decide, if the Majesty has arranged it, we wouldn't know, would we?"

"That's true..."

I nodded and then looked at my classmates behind me.

"You heard it, this time apart from that dragon, we might encounter some unexpected enemies, so what should we do?"

"Eliminate them."

"Just take them all out."

"It doesn't matter, do whatever."

These few lazy voices scattered in the class, sounding indifferent, but the expression on the old man's face seemed to change when he heard it.

"Uh... that's good, as long as you know what to do. Alright, you may start, just be careful, alright?"

"Yes, yes."

I nodded my head.

Roughly? That's how I answered in my heart.

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Clan Gabor Forest, the largest forest in the northern part of the Empire, directly borders the Mont Empire and the forest inside the deep ravine at the foot of the Triangle Mountain. Countless people have entered there and never returned to the Forest Sea.

Well, let's save that for later. If there are truly people who are directionally challenged, a lesson or two might do them some good.

As for the Clan Gabor Forest itself, it is a forest with lower terrain compared to its surroundings, with only one relatively high mountain peak in the middle. The central mountain rises almost abruptly, while the surrounding woods are shrouded in mist almost year-round.

Earlier, the old man mentioned that rules are in place for activities within the forest to prevent certain nobles from staying in the forest for a while, going home to take a bath, change clothes, and then come back, which would render the whole experience meaningless.

However, there is indeed a portable house made using spatial magic, but its level is much higher than that of storage space rings, as the portable house contains living things inside.

Well, for my team, it seems that this issue does not really apply, because except for the two princesses, the rest seem to be the type who can go a week without bathing.

One of them might be a bit of a question mark to me, but more or less.

The person I am referring to is Kanilia, our soon-to-be Sword Saint lady. Since being 'kindly' invited onto our airship, she seems to have been sneakily observing her surroundings with great curiosity, but seemingly due to some pride issues, she remains quiet and listens.

"I say, Kanilia."

I suddenly turn to her and ask.

"W-what's... up?"

She responds somewhat awkwardly.

"Sorry for pulling you over so suddenly, but you know, your trail was really hard to find earlier. We pretty much waited until the last moment to track you down. Please understand."

"Oh... So, what are you guys planning to do exactly? Are you going to classes or something?"

She pauses, then asks.

"Well, we're going to pick a fight with a dragon, and maybe steal its treasure along the way."

"A dragon..."

Suddenly, her expression freezes.

"What's wrong?"

Is she too surprised? Seeing her in a daze for a while, I reach out and wave my hand in front of her.

"S-sorry."

She shakes her head.

"I'm just... so surprised, a dragon..."

Her eyes suddenly become sharp.

"I've been looking for it for so long!"