After school, the Alzano Imperial Academy of Magic, 2nd floor of the East Building.

At this time, the atmosphere in the classroom of the second class of the second year of the Bachelor of Magic was in a downturn to an unbelievable level.

"Okay, do any students want to participate in the 'Flying Competition' competition?"

Standing on the podium, Heatina asked her classmates for advice, but everyone was silent.

Everyone's heads hung low, and the classroom was as quiet as if a funeral was being held.

“…… So, does anyone want to participate in the Transformation contest? ”

Still no one answered. The classroom was silent.

"Well, what now...... Next week it's going to be a competitive festival, but I can't even figure out who to send to participate......"

Heatina scratched her head and winked at Lumia, who was standing in front of the black board and was in charge of the secretary.

Lumia nodded, and shouted to the class in a gentle, but surprisingly loud voice:

"Now, students. It's rare for Mr. Lu Yun to say that this competition will be handled by ourselves, so let's work hard together, right? For those who weren't able to participate in the festival last year, this is a great opportunity, right? ”

Even if Lumia jumped out to persuade softly, no one volunteered to participate. Everyone looked very embarrassed and didn't dare to make eye contact with her.

“…… You two don't have to waste any effort. ”

At this time, the young man with glasses, who had had had enough of this stalemate, stood up.

The boy's name was Kiebel. In this class, he is the second most gifted student in his class after Heatina.

"Everyone has long lost their fighting spirit. According to the practice of previous years, the other classes must send the top few students in the class to participate in the competition. No one wants to play a game that they know they will lose before they even win...... Am I right? ”

“…… However, this is a rare opportunity. ”

Heatina was unhappy to refute, but Kieber ignored it and continued to express her opinion:

"And Her Majesty will be visiting our Year 2 Magic Festival as a guest of honor. Who wants to be repaired in front of His Majesty. ”

Although his statement was very unpleasant to hear, Kieber did say that the mood that was spreading in the class.

"Then again, it's almost time for you to make serious arrangements, Heatina."

“…… I'm serious about making arrangements now. ”

"Haha, that's a nice thing to say. You're obviously sympathizing with those drag bottles right now, and you want to give them a chance to play, right? ”

Kiebor gave a sarcastic sneer and glanced at his classmates.

"Look. Thanks to your brainless proposal, the outstanding students who were originally qualified to participate in the competition festival are now retreating because of the awkward relationship...... You're going to stop making trouble, are you? ”

"I—I didn't mean that!? And how can you say that the classmates in the class are ...... oil bottles! ”

Heatina raised an eyebrow, and her tone became unceremoniously.

Kieber didn't take her reaction seriously and continued to speak out.

"If you say something high-sounding, save it. It's better to hurry up and let students with excellent grades like me and you do all the competitive events. If you don't do that, you won't be able to compete with the other classes...... Especially the class led by Mr. Harley. ”

"The purpose of the festival isn't just about victory, is it? And the way you said it was done last year...... It's boring......"

"Victory is not the only goal? Bored? What nonsense are you talking about. The whole point of the magic competition festival is not to be boring, right? ”

Kieber rejects Heatina's claims with a sneer.

"Unless there are special circumstances, there is no way to compete with others in our school, so the magic competition festival is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove who is the number one master."

"That's right......!"

"And there will be a lot of alumni from the past...... For example, officials from the Magic Sect Province and members of the Imperial Court Wizard Regiment came back as guests to visit this competitive festival. For students who want to become big names in the future, the Magic Athletic Festival is a great occasion to show off their skills. People like us who are at the top of the game deserve more playing opportunities, don't they? ”

"Do you really think so......?"

Heatina glared at Kiebor with a wistful face.

But Kieber looked unconcerned, and continued to gush on his arguments:

"Besides, the winning class this time will also be honored by the Queen herself. You know how noble that is, right? Cistina. So you don't have to hold on to it anymore, and just pick out the top performers to be the contestants. It's for the good of the class. ”

"Kiber...... You're giving me the right amount of-"

Although she knew that the atmosphere in the class would be completely stiff because of this, Heatina couldn't bear it anymore, and just as she was about to scold......

Da da - I only heard the sound of running in the corridor outside, and the next moment, with "Bump!" There was a loud bang, and the door in front of the classroom slammed open.

"I've heard everything! I'll leave it to Uncle Ben, Master Lu Yun——! ”

The robe that Lu Yun draped over his shoulders swayed meaninglessly.

I saw Lu Yun swing his index finger forward, his upper body arched into an unnatural arc, his whole body was crooked, and he appeared on the outside of the door in a strange posture with a sideways face and a handsome face.

“…… Trouble characters are coming. ”

Heatina hugged her head and sighed.

The students in the class were all frightened by the incredible way of appearing, and Lu Yun squeezed Heatina out of the podium.

"Stop arguing, everybody. Disputes create no value...... The point is—-"

Lu Yun put a brilliant hearty smile on his face and said:

"Aren't we good partners who want to fight together for the championship?"

(-It's disgusting.) ）

The opinions of the whole class were instantly unanimous. How could there be such miserable leadership.

"Anyway, you don't seem to be able to decide who to send to the game, right?"

Lu Yun didn't feel the strange atmosphere in the classroom at all, and continued to do his own thing. It's exactly the same as usual.

"Well, what the hell are you doing, do you want to win? The other classes have already decided on the list of players, and have already started special training for next week's competitive festival. Really, it's clear whether there is a heart or not. ”

"A person who has no heart is a teacher, right!?"

Hearing Lu Yun's reversal of right and wrong, Heatina couldn't help but choke back.

"The other day, I asked my teacher what to do at the Athletic Festival! At that time, it was said that the athletic festival was free to us, wasn't that you!? Why do you blame us until now!? ”

“…… Hey? ”

Lu Yunbei was stunned as if surprised.

“…… Did I ever say anything like that? Well, I'm not impressed at all. ”

"Ahhh......h I knew that you were just afraid of trouble, and you didn't listen to the questions people asked you......"

Lu Yun's normal behavior as usual made Sistina feel a strong sense of collapse, and she lay on the table weakly. "Don't talk about the past. Since you have been in charge of your own decisions and have been unable to make a decision for a long time, I have to use the judgment of the generalissimo himself who leads this class to help you decide on the competitive events of the competition. Let me make one thing clear—"

Lu Yun's eyes burned with ambition and enthusiasm, and he made a declaration arrogantly.

"Once I'm in charge, the goal is to win. There are only four words to go all out. I'm going to let you take the championship. So, I'm going to build the strongest lineup. I'm not talking about fun, you have to be mentally prepared. ”

There was an uproar in the audience. Lu Yun, who is usually always like a cold-blooded animal, was boiling with blood today, and the students in the class couldn't help but feel stunned and looked at each other.

"Hey, white cat. Give me the list of competitive events. Lumia, please write the names and events I sang on the blackboard in order. ”

"I've said it several times, don't treat people like cats...... Is! ”

"Okay, teacher."

Heatina handed the list dissatisfied, and Lumia picked up the chalk.

"Hmm......"

Lu Yun began to study the list of competitive events and competition rules with serious eyes.

"Hey, Heatina, are the events the same every year?"

"Nope. With the exception of "Duel Battle" and a few exceptions, there are almost no repetitions of last year. Sometimes I suddenly design a new project that I have never seen before, or the same competition content but different rules......"

"I see, is it intended to test the students' application ability? In this case...... Mmmm......"

Heatina squinted at Lu Yun as she sighed quietly.

(Really, how could he suddenly have a fighting spirit?) ）

Lu Yun went through a bizarre twist and turn before he officially became the magic instructor who led this class. Although the teaching content has always been of good quality, he is not interested in his own magic research and lazy, and he has repeatedly made statements on the issue of treating sublime magic as a piece of ruin, which is simply not worthy of being a magician's waste—this is the common view that people in this school have about Lu Yun.

But Heatina understands one thing. Although Lu Yun is usually a little unserious, once he encounters a critical moment, he is willing to fight for others with his own life - she knows that he is actually such a hot-blooded person.

It is precisely because Heatina knows that Lu Yun has such a side, so although she usually preaches to Lu Yun, she can't stop stepping on him.

It's the same this time. His current appearance full of fighting spirit even added many points to Heatina's impression of him.

(though...... The timing is too unfortunate, isn't it...... ）

Heatina felt a little pain in her heart.

Lu Yun just said that he must go all out to win.

Since we have to do our best to win the magic competition, it means that the composition of the team will be the same as in previous years, and the students with mediocre grades can only sit on the cold bench, and all the competitions will be handled by the few students with the top grades in the class. (sighs...... Why do you choose to be enthusiastic at this time...... ）

Heatina was one of the top five students in her grade. Last year, of course, she also participated in the magic competition of the first-year group according to that unwritten rule...... But she didn't find it interesting at all. It was completely different from the experience that her father shared with her. In the past, the whole class participated in the competition, and everyone enjoyed the competition together. But once upon a time, such a joyful festival seemed to have entered history.

Therefore, Lu Yun said before, "You can do it yourself," which was exactly what Heathena wanted.

It will be fun if everyone participates together.

I'm sure I'll be able to recreate what my father called the joyful magic festival, Heatina thought.

But judging from Lu Yun's serious appearance of carefully studying the materials intently, it seems that this year he will not have the opportunity to experience the joyful magic competition as his father said.

Just when Heatina was disheartened and sighed lonely.

“…… Okay, that's pretty much the point. ”

Lu Yun raised his head. It seems that he is ready to announce the roster.

"Listen carefully, everybody. The first is the "Duel Battle" with the highest score - this project is ...... by White Cat and Kieber And Cassiu, the three of you attend. ”

"Huh?" Everyone in the class made puzzled noises.

The "Duel" of the Athletic Festival is a three-on-three team battle that actually takes place in magic battles, and is the most watched and popular competition, which is usually represented by the top three strongest players in each class.

If the selection criteria are based on the grades, it stands to reason that Wendy, who is second only to Heatina and Kieper, should be selected. Why would it be Catheu, who has a worse score than Wendy, to qualify?

Even Cassius himself, who was promoted, seemed to be very puzzled by this set of selection criteria.

However, Lu Yun completely ignored the confusion of the students in the audience and continued to announce the list.

"Well, next is ...... 'code rush answer'. This project has to be Wendy. "Flying Competition" ...... The right people should be Rod and Kay. "Mental Defense" ...... Ah, this one is not a second choice except for Lumia. Uh, and then the "Exploration and Lockpicking Competition" is—"Qurankia" is—" As the roster was announced, the students noticed a phenomenon. Lu Yun did not repeatedly assign any student to participate in multiple events. Even if the competition is a competition with a relatively high score and generally sends students with better grades to compete, he also does the opposite and assigns students with less outstanding grades to compete. Judging from Lu Yun's arrangement, it seems that he intends to let the whole class of forty people participate in the competition.

Didn't he say he was going to go all out to win? Doesn't that mean it definitely won't just be fun?

No one in the class guessed Lu Yun's intentions, and everyone was confused.

"-Then, the last item of 'transformation' will be handed over to Lynn. Okay, the slots are all allocated. Lu Yun finished announcing the list of contestants. As a result, no student was left behind. Each of the 40 students participated in at least one competition.

"Any questions?"

"I can't accept such an arrangement!"

While the students in the audience were discussing, Wendy, a two-ponytailed girl with a very young lady atmosphere, stood up and protested in a fierce tone.

"Why was I excluded from the 'Duel Battle'!? My grades are obviously better than those of Cassiu! ”

"Ah~ about this decision......"

Lu Yun scratched his temples with some difficulty.

"When it comes to the number of spells, the knowledge of magic, and the amount of mana, you are indeed one of the best, but there are some places where you are not very bright. When you have a sudden accident, you tend to be overwhelmed and stutter when chanting mantras. ”

"What ——!?"

"So I think Cassiu, who has a small number of spells but has more athleticism and a more flexible judgment of condition, is more suitable for 'duel battles'. I can apologize if this arrangement upsets you. On the other hand, "Code Rush Answer" should be a project that is very suitable for you to play your talents, right? Your [Linguistic Analysis] strength is unmatched in this class. So this contest is up to you. You've got to get the score. ”

"Okay, okay...... If that's the reason...... Although your statement is very unpleasant to hear......"

Wendy held her breath, but she didn't know how to refute it, so she accepted the arrangement in frustration.

In addition to Wendy, other students who were puzzled by their arrangements also raised their hands to ask Lu Yun questions.

"[Floating in the Air] and [Gravity Control] are both black magic of the gravity control system, and black magic is a technology that manipulates motion and energy, so the basic essence is the same. Kai, you can do it with your ability. ”

"Teresa, remember the last time you did an alchemy experiment, you used your [Psychic Psychic Power] to stop the flask that your classmate almost broke in time? In fact, you are very suitable for the white magic of the telekinetic system, especially the technique of the long-distance operation system, but you haven't discovered it yourself. ”

"Compared to the ability to fight alone, 'Qurankia' attaches more importance to team understanding. The three of you usually have a good relationship, so no one should be more suitable to participate in this competition than you, right? And your synchronised chanting is also excellent. ”

In the face of the questions raised by these students, Lu Yun was able to give reasonable explanations.

In other words, the lineup that Lu Yun came up with has the strengths of allowing each student to play inconspicuous in ordinary times, but in fact it is very good.

Although the reason for Lu Yun's sudden interest in the game is unknown, and it cannot be denied that he verbally said that he would go all out to win, but the actions he took were very inefficient; But in any case, Lu Yun also came up with a set of the strongest lineup in his way.

(And, from this point of view...... ）

Heatina looked at the names listed on the black board. In principle, each student can be used to develop their expertise, and even if they are placed in competitions outside of their field of expertise, as long as they know how to apply their expertise, they can cope with it, and it can be said that it has gone through a lot of consideration. If it weren't for the fact that I had been attentive to the performance of the students on weekdays and knew their strengths and weaknesses, it would have been impossible to arrange such a lineup. Although Lu Yun usually looks like he doesn't care about the life or death of his students, it seems that he actually observes very carefully.

(Although the teacher is really a hopeless person...... But there are also some impressive sides occasionally...... Heatina looked at Lu Yun with some emotion as she answered the students' questions one by one.

In this way, Lu Yun assigned the contestants, and the class led by Lu Yun clashed with the class led by Harley just like Glenn in the original play, and bet about 3 months' salary just like in the original play...

Lu Yun was also eager to learn the magic in this "Improper Manner...", time flew by, and the long-awaited magic campus festival began,