Lu Yun has been in the middle of the night for a few months, and after events large and small, he has also become a qualified lecturer, but because Lu Yun is not familiar with other magic in this world, he studies magic every month, his salary is always spent, and he is often hungry, so he can only rely on the branches of the rhinolot tree (the rhinolot is a deciduous broad-leaved tree characterized by star-shaped leaves, and the sap in its young branches contains sugar. So just chew its twigs to get some of the sugar contained in the twigs. Ever since he found the rhinolotte tree near the entrance to the Labyrinth Forest in the northern part of the academy campus a week ago, Lu Yun had often gone to that place to collect the rhinolot's twigs to satisfy his hunger during lunchtime.

"W-That...... Teacher......? ”

Suddenly, someone stopped Lu Yun, and when he turned his head, he saw that he was a petite girl who exuded a small animal-like atmosphere. She is a student in Lu Yun's class - Lynn.

“…… Can I help you? Lynn? ”

"W-That...... I have something I want to ...... with my teacher Discuss ......"

"Something to discuss?"

Lu Yun scratched his head and looked around.

“…… Is it necessary to discuss your question in such a place? ”

"Huh? Belch...... If I can, I'd like to go to a place where there are no people......"

Frankly, Lu Yun felt very impatient. Now he is reluctant to waste even the strength to spend his brains listening to people's complaints.

But seeing Lynn's crying face for some reason, Lecturer Lu Yun, who is a talent, couldn't give her a bad look. (Although I am hungry)

“…… All right. Then let's change places. ”

So, Lu Yun took Lynn out of the arena and came to the atrium of the academy.

The vast green lawn, the trees that have been trimmed very neatly and beautifully by the gardener, and the flowerbed in full bloom in one corner. The familiar scenery is right in front of you.

Normally, many students come here to eat at lunchtime, and the atmosphere is very lively, but because the arena is open today, many students stay in the arena to eat. As a result, the atrium is deserted.

"So what? What are you going to talk to me about? As long as it's not about money, I can help you figure it out. ”

"Just, it's ......"

Lynn muttered as if she was slowly sorting out her thoughts.

"Well, that, teacher, you sent me to participate in the 'transformation' competition...... But I don't have much confidence. ”

“…… What? ”

"Although I was desperately practicing the magic of transformation...... But today I'm starting to get nervous...... The situation has not become very good...... So, it's better to find someone else to replace me......"

…………

"Now and now the whole class is united and working hard to win the championship...... If I pull back, I'll be sorry for everyone...... Please, teacher...... Find someone else to ...... in my place! ”

Lynn trembled her shoulders and pleaded with tears in her eyes.

Lu Yun sighed while scratching his head.

“…… Do you really want to find someone to replace you? Actually, you want to play too, right? ”

"I, I ......"

"You need to figure out what you want first. Otherwise, I will not comment. ”

Lynn was silent for a moment as if asking herself, and then—

"Actually...... I want to play too...... But...... This will cause trouble for the students......"

"Okay, that's it."

Lu Yun put his palm on Lynn's head.

"You play. There is nothing wrong with that. ”

"Huh!? But, but! I'll give it to my classmates—"

"I said, the magic competition festival is a festival, right? What do you have to worry about at the festival? ”

"But everyone is working together to win the championship...... And the teacher himself said so......"

“…… Ah, yes? Is that what makes you stressed? ”

Lu Yun felt some regret for his words and deeds.

"That's because of a little personal factor that I would say that kind of thing. But it doesn't matter anymore. Now as long as you can have fun. If you can pick up the championship by the way, of course, it is the best. That's pretty much it. Don't worry too much about it. ”

“…… Be...... Is that so? ”

"Ahh So you don't have to think about anything like that, just enjoy the game. Your favorite thing is the magic of transformation, right? ”

"Yes, yes...... I've always been cowardly and indecisive...... But it's magic...... It feels like it can make me a different person......"

"That's it, isn't it?"

Even though Lu Yun gave so much encouragement, Lynn still seemed uneasy.

“…… I can't help it. Okay, then I'll give you a special lesson. ”

Seeing Lynn's lack of confidence, Lu Yun decided to demonstrate it on a whim in person.

Lynn was startled and cast a wincing look at Lu Yun.

“…… Special courses? ”

"Ahh Listen up, Lynn. The first is a review. There are two types of transformation magic. It's Transfiguration and Illusion. Do you know what the difference between the two is? ”

Lynn thought in silence for a moment before replying:

"Uh, uh...... [Transfiguration] is white magic, and [Phantom] is black magic."

"Hahaha, that's only sixty points."

"No, I'm sorry...... Belch...... Uh...... [Transfiguration] is...... Magic, which changes the structure of the entire body and actually transforms...... [Phantom Magic] is a phantom magic that uses light to make oneself look like it has been transformed. ”

After being robbed by Lu Yun, Lynn hurriedly replied.

"That's right. Therefore, [Transfiguration] is classified as white magic that manipulates the body and spirit, and [Phantom] is black magic that manipulates movement and energy. ”

Lu Yun rolled up his sleeves and sang a mantra in three verses of rune.

So his right arm changed in the blink of an eye. I saw that the muscles were bulging, the skin was densely covered with black bristles, and the nails were lengthened...... All at once it became the front feet of a wolf.

"[Transfiguration] is done by the technique. If you want to transform into a wolf, use the [Transfiguration] spell that transforms into a wolf; If you want to transform into a dragon, use the [Transfiguration] spell of transforming into a dragon. Although there is a danger that you will not be able to return to your original state if you fail to transform, you can get the ability to transform into objects after transforming. If you transform into a horse, you can get the running speed of a horse, if you transform into a bird, you can fly in the sky, and if you transform into a dragon, you can breathe fire. ”

Lu Yun chanted the incantation again, and his right hand, which had turned into a wolf's forelimbs, turned back to its original state.

"But [illusion] is different, this magic can only manipulate light, and make a superficial appearance. Therefore, whether you transform into a horse or a bird, you can't run fast or fly in the sky. However, it doesn't mean that in terms of transformation magic, [Transfiguration] is necessarily superior. Uh, let's put it that way...... For example......

Lu Yun poked his temples with his fingers and sang the incantation of [Phantom Technique].

As a result, the space around Lu Yun suddenly distorted, and I saw that Lu Yun's figure became blurred, and the moment the image returned to clarity-

"Lu, Lumia......!?"

What appeared in front of Lynn's eyes was no longer Lu Yun, but Lumia, who was holding her arms and smiling very arrogantly. It was so realistic that it was as if Lumia herself was standing there.

"That's what it is."

Even the voice became Lumia's. It seems that Lu Yun improvised to change the wavelength and frequency of the sound.

"The magic of [Transfiguration] is that the spell is bound one-to-one with the transformation object, but the [Phantom Technique] is different, its technique reflects the imagination of the caster. In other words, depending on the imagination, you can become anything you want. Although only the virtual has its surface effect. ”

Lu Yun used Lumia's appearance and voice, but maintained his own demeanor and style, and explained lightly.

"All in all, if you can't use the [Phantom Technique] to transform smoothly, it's because your impression of what you want to become is not specific enough. On the other hand, as long as the impression is clear enough, you will definitely be able to successfully transform into a successful one. I can promise you the head. ”

Lu Yun, who had the appearance of Lumia, raised the corners of his mouth and showed an arrogant smile.

"Lynn. You're planning to use the spell of [Phantom] to participate in the Transformation competition, right? What are you going to transform into? ”

"Huh? Uh, I originally wanted to become an angel...... "Angel of Time" Rai Tyrika ......"

"Really, you chose a person who is so difficult as the existence of the legend...... Never mind. In that case, you should go to the library attached to the academy and borrow a holy picture book or something right now. And then just watch that all the way up to the game. That alone can make a big difference. ”

"I—I see. I immediately did as the teacher said. ”

In the end, Lu Yun, who had become Lumia, confronted Lynn and said:

"Lynn. Believe in yourself. You're better than you ever thought you could be. You're just a little lacking in self-confidence. Your ability has me to endorse you. ”

"Old, Teacher ......"

"Don't take it to heart even if you fail. Although he said that he wanted to win the championship, it was just a festival after all. No one will die because of this, and no one will complain. If anyone blames you for losing, I'll give him a taste of my iron fist sanctions. So take it easy and go on the field. Got it? ”

At this time, Lynn held her stomach and pursed her lips and laughed as if she couldn't help it anymore.

“…… What's so funny. ”

It is rare to speak seriously, but the atmosphere is not serious, Lu Yun said angrily.

"Because, because the teacher looks like Lumia, but the tone of his voice is very manly...... It's really funny......

"Uh......h Yes, yes...... Well, that's right......"

Lynn was right. If you want to speak seriously, you should first dissolve the magic.

Just when Lu Yun was scratching his head helplessly and planning to lift the magic-

"Lumia, so you came here. I've been looking for you for a long time. ”

Heatina suddenly ran into the atrium.

"Ah, Heath. What's wrong? ”

Lynn, who first spotted Heatherna, confronts her.

"Ahaha, I've got something to do with Lumia."

"Ah, no, I'm ......"

Before Lu Yun could confess his identity, Heatina smiled and said to him:

"Shall we hurry up and eat a bento? Lumia. Didn't I say I'd make it for you today? Lumia, your favorite tomato sandwich, huh? ”

"Huh......? ...... bento? ”

Lu Yun only then found that Heatina was carrying a large basket in her hand.

"Could it be that there is ...... in it!?"

Lu Yun couldn't help but twitch his throat and let out a grunt.

"And then there's that guy...... But I don't know where that guy went......? ”

Heatina had words in her mouth, but now was not the time to care what she said.

Heatina, who prepared the bento, mistook Lu Yun, who used transformation magic to turn into Lumia, for Lumia herself...... Maybe this is a great opportunity?

If you manage to fool her, you might be able to get a sandwich made by Heatina.

（…… Don't make a fuss, calm down, Lu Yun. ）

Lu Yun was sweating profusely, and laughed at that evil thought in his heart.

(When the teacher's person cheats the student's lunch? That's too despicable, undegraded, and shameless! No matter how hungry I am, I'm not so depraved! So what about the fall!? ）

"Lumia?"

Seeing that Lu Yun, who had turned into Lumia, turned to the side with his head in his hands, and muttered non-stop alone, Heatina looked puzzled.

(At the end of the day, I'm to blame for all this...... Is it right to put the bitter fruit on the students, as a teacher and a man, as a person? Although the opportunity was rare, I still honestly solved the magic and acted like a mature adult...... ）

At this time-

Grunt~~

Lu Yun's stomach gurgled loudly.

"Poof, ahaha! Lumia, are you so hungry? ”

（…… Well. I still can't care about dignity. I sold my soul to the devil. ）

So, Lu Yun, who had the appearance of Lumia, approached Heatina and put his hands on the shoulders on both sides of her.

“…… We're here to figure it out...... Eat, right? White...... Heathtime! I...... No, people are hungry! Aha, ahahahaha......! ”

"You—You seem to be working very hard......"

Seeing Lumia's incredible sense of oppression, Heatina also sweated nervously.

"Ahh Wait a minute. You'll have to find that guy before then. ”

"Huh? That guy? ”

"Well, that guy...... When I was doing the two of us, I did that guy's share by the way...... It's really just by the way, and I'm helpless......"

Turning her face to the side of Heatina, her cheeks flushed faintly.

"No need to look for it! I don't know who that guy is, but it's okay if you don't have to look for it! ”

"Lumia?"

"If half of it is found by Lumia...... Wrong! People, people's stomachs are already hungry! If you don't hurry up and let me eat, I might really starve to death! So—"

"That...... Teacher......? ”

Lu Yun pleaded with Sistina, and Lynn stretched out her finger and stabbed him in the back.

Lu Yun suddenly grabbed Lynn and pleaded desperately in a volume that only she could hear.

(Please, Mistress Lynn!) Count me begging you! Turn a blind eye! ）

(I'm not talking about that...... ）

(Don't worry!) Of course, I'm not going to eat up Lumia's share! I'm just going to taste a little bit of a piece or two! So please! Leave me alone this time! It's good this time~~! ）

(That...... It's hard to talk about...... But I'm ...... ）

“…… Hey? ”

At the same time, Lu Yun's body froze.

"Ah, Heather, so you're here?"

A familiar voice sounded from behind.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. I just happen to have something...... Hey? ”

Lumia, who walked slowly, looked incredulous when she saw someone who looked exactly like herself.

………………

An overwhelmingly awkward silence dominates the scene.

"How, how could such a thing happen...... Actually, there were two of them...... Yes, there are two mes! Could it be that one of them is an impostor...... What to do now! They look so alike, they can't tell which side is the real ......."

"'Power to Nothing.'"

Heatina muttered the incantation of the Force.

The transformation magic cast on Lu Yun's body was instantly neutralized, revealing his true colors.

“…… Well, now that it's been discovered. ”

Lu Yun, who was revealed to be his true face, showed an arrogant smile, his hair was flicked upward, and he turned around.

"Teacher Lu Yun is going to wave his sleeves and leave coolly."

Lu Yun pretended to be fine, ready to pat his ass and leave.

"You, this, stupid————!"

Heathena relentlessly sang the incantation of "The Wind Blows" towards his back.

"——!Ahh

Lu Yun let out a miserable scream, and was blown away by a gust of wind.

"I can't believe it! Too bad! There will be a teacher who will use his brains to deal with students' lunches! It's rare for people to get up early...... Hum! Forget it, no matter what! ”

Heatina's face flushed and she was furious. Lynn sighed.

Lumia didn't know what was going on, and her eyes blinked.

Lu Yun, who had regained his feet from the damage of the magic spell, immediately set off to go to Zhang Luo for lunch.

............

The magic competition festival began, and after several rounds of competition, under Lu Yun's tactical guidance, Lu Yun's class ranked second, while Harley's class ranked first because of the excellent personnel themselves. And Lu Yun and Lumia met with Her Majesty in private during the game, and then they were besieged by the royal guards, under the direction of the original plot, Lu Yun and Lumia exchanged bodies with Lu Yun's former companions of the Imperial Magic Guide Group with magic, leading away the royal guards, and Lu Yun and Lumia returned to the academy.

........

The buzz that envelops the Magic Arena has not diminished to this day. The joyful and sad dramas were staged in the central arena one after another, and each time the audience fell into a frenzy.

“…… It's slow. ”

Unlike the energetic audience around her, Heatina muttered to herself with a nervous look.

"Haven't the teacher and Lumia come back yet?"

The afternoon race has been going on for quite some time. Although Lu Yun is missing, the students in the second class are still doing their best, and the overall score is currently in fourth place after going up and down. If you want to compete for the championship, the situation is getting a little tough. The gap in basic strength really slowly emerged at this time.

"It's really not good without a teacher......"

Everyone's morale slowly went up and down. It was impossible to win the championship. The results are quite impressive at our level...... An atmosphere of laxity like this began to creep in the class. Even Heatina was slowly being deluded by the thought that "we've had enough fun out of the game, we're doing our best."

"Where the hell did the two of them go...... Isn't that guy doing something evil to Rumia? ”

Just when Heathena was driven by unexplained anxiety and anger......

She suddenly sensed a familiar aura behind her and turned her head to look.

"Is it finally back!? It's too slow, teacher—huh, huh? ”

Heatina intuitively thought it was Lu Yun and Lumia, but what appeared in front of her was a strange man and woman.

A young man with long hair and eyes as sharp as an eagle.

There is a girl with blue hair that is rare in the Empire, like a puppet who has lost her feelings and expressions.

Both wore black suits with scarves and white gloves, which were Empire-style formal attire. Although it was a little more formal to appear on this occasion in this costume, it was not a very unusual outfit to go out, but somehow there was an indescribable sense of incongruity.

"Are you students in Class 2?"

"No, that's right...... May I ask who are ...... of them? ”

"I'm Lu Yun's old friend, Albert. The one next to him is also his old friend, named Lijieer. ”

……

The young man who called himself Albert answered Heatina's question, and the girl named Lijieer did not say a word, lowering her chin slightly. It should mean greeting.

"He invited us to this school today, intending to catch up after the Magic Athletic Festival is over. See, we have official admission permits. ”

Albert pulled out a silver foil card from his bosom and stamped it with an owl representing the college's crest. It was a magic charm issued by the academy to official guests after strict scrutiny, allowing it to enter and leave the school protected by the barrier freely.

"But suddenly something happened, and he's busy dealing with it now."

The sudden appearance of a stranger made the students of the second class look at each other in a commotion.

“…… So. After all, everyone may feel overwhelmed when it happens suddenly, but he can't pull out for the time being. So he entrusted me with the management of the class. From now on, I will be commanding this class in his place. And then—"

In a corner of the city quite far from the Academy of Magic.

A young man with a blonde girl in his arms was running intently.

The content of the conversation he had just had with his former comrades resurfaced in his mind.

[Lumia is a sensing amplifier, if you want to break the status quo, you must not use Lumia's ability. 】

[As you know, it's not a joke if something with a magical power is discovered. Persecution and discrimination are commonplace, and if you are unlucky, you can be killed. You should know that there is a fanatical martial arts workshop among the people who want to purge the supernatural in the name of the gods, right? In case they are targeted, it is all over. 】

[Because the premise is that Lumia's true face must be concealed, it is strictly forbidden to use her abilities to break the situation, and it is not possible to explain the reason to anyone.] In such a desperate situation, if I want to approach Her Majesty without anyone hindering me, I can only rely on my class to win the championship of the magic competition. 】

[If she wins the championship, Her Majesty will make an exception and personally stand on the podium and confer the Responsible Lecturer Medal on the class representative.] Her Majesty has been protected by the Royal Guard's presence under martial law, and this is the only great opportunity to make contact with Her Majesty first. 】

[Because, only when the athletic festival is over and His Majesty stands on the podium, the royal family guards must temporarily lift the thorough monitoring of Your Majesty. If, at the very moment when Her Majesty bestows a medal on the common people in the name of the Queen, she is placed under their surveillance to restrict her movement and obstruct it, it will inevitably hurt Her Majesty's majesty and reputation. In order to protect the glory of the royal guard, which is the leader of the right, they should not be able to do such a thing. 】

[And I thought of a way for me to appear in front of His Majesty naturally without suspicion.] That's it————

- Frankly, it was a big gamble.

However, it is also an indisputable fact that there is only one way to break the status quo.

"Found ——!"

At this moment, there was a roar from the rear.

He didn't slow down, just glanced behind him slightly—

"There it is—chase ——!"

I saw a group of royal guards who had discovered their whereabouts appear at the distant crossroads in the rear.

Nothing can be said to be caught by them in such a place.

“…… Hmph, it's really ghostly. ”

He let out a muffled snort, and continued to step up—

"You're going to take over the command...... And we want to win the championship...... Why? ”

Not just Heatina, but all the students in Class 2 were deeply puzzled by the inexplicable statement made by Albert, the man who claimed to be Lu Yun's old friend.

In the final analysis, who is this man sacred? The academy has barrier protection to exclude outsiders and uninvited guests. Therefore, since the man has an official license from the school and is able to operate on campus, it means that he should be a trustworthy person, but ......

Seeing that Heatina hesitated and unable to make a judgment, the petite girl standing beside the young man Albert walked up to her and took her hand.

“…… Come on. Trust us. ”

At a distance where they could clearly feel each other's snorts, Heatina stared deeply into the girl's eyes.

Then, she looked at the young man and the girl on the side.

"You ......"

Heatina was silent for a moment, as if in thought, before she spoke:

“…… Understand. Mr. Albert, the commander of our class is in charge of you. ”

The classmates looked at Heatina with puzzled eyes.

"Rest assured, I think the two of them should be able to be trusted. And no matter who is in charge, our goal remains the same, right? That's when everyone works together to win the championship. ”

Students, you look at me, I look at you, and nodded in agreement.

"Although I don't know where Mr. Lu Yun is now, and what he is busy with......

Heatina glanced meaningfully at Albert, then turned to her classmates and made a declaration:

"It's a rare opportunity, everyone must win the championship! We've come this far thanks to our teachers!? Just hold on a little longer and it's over! It's too early to give up! ”

"But, but ......"

"That being said, Heatina......"

"Missing the teacher's words...... We'll ......."

Heatina uses provocative words to ignite the flames against her cowardly classmates.

"I said...... If we lose all the time if the teacher wasn't there, the guy would be like, 'Whahaha! Without me, you wouldn't be able to do anything! Ah, I'm sorry, it's all my fault that I slipped away halfway to cause you to lose~ yes hey!" I can assure you that ......"

Someone has a big fire. Someone seemed irritable. Someone looked unhappy.

It seems that this prediction of "very likely" coming true seems to have succeeded in igniting the fighting spirit in the hearts of the students. "Okay, so annoying...... That's really going to be unbearable......"

"I'm going to be mad to be teased like that stupid lecturer like that......"

"Ahh Just imagining it fills my belly! Okay, it's always okay to spell it out! ”

The hard work that had been gradually extinguishing the heat was restored.

“…… That's pretty much it. ”

Heatina, who had succeeded in lighting the fire at her classmates, glanced at Albert with meaningful eyes. "So, can you take a look at your skills next? Mr. Albert? ”

After Heatina said defiantly, the man scratched his head with a straight face.

"The Magic Race Festival is finally going to be in the best stage! In the morning race, the second class of the second year, which performed amazingly, finally showed a lack of follow-up in the second half of the race——!?

The announcer's still sonorous voice resounded through the arena.

The [transformation] competition began, and the students in Harley's class transformed into dragons and got excellent results, and the other classes transformed in turn... When it came to Lynn in Lu Yun's class...

Lynn's transformed Angel of Time, Ray Tyriga, has a light wheel on her back that resembles a clock-like text disc, three pairs of pure white wings, flowing pure silver hair, and a soft thin silk top. The slender body is loosely wound with countless golden chains, and the slender hand carries a huge golden key that symbolizes the angel of time, which is connected to the chains on the body, and all the shapes are as delicate and beautiful as sculptures. And Lynn's transformation amazed the audience, getting a perfect score, and the second class became the first...

And Lu Yun and Lumia pretended to be Albert and Lijieer on behalf of Lu Yun to save Her Majesty the Queen after accepting Her Majesty's reward, and what is even more incredible is that Her Majesty's maid turned out to be a member of the Heavenly Wisdom Research Society. Afterwards, Lu Yun and Lumia were praised and commended by the queen, but the identities of Lu Yun and Lumia were not exposed. And Lu Yun's class also ushered in a new student, Lijieer.