A few days later, a list of Holmonwards' reference books was sent to Lamour House. From the aristocratic students to the ordinary students, as well as the special students, the Shotolars had to go to Holmonwards' property in Bayerland, College Road, to purchase the materials for their courses. Most of the new students are in the Magic Course, and they are required to complete at least twenty required and elective courses each semester.

That's a lot of money, and every new book can make the average person live for at least a week. Some professors even adapt a new book every year......

The Hommon Watts School was founded in a small town in the northern province of Bayerland, with only a part of the institutions and industries remaining in the city of Bayerland. The College's motto, "All men are created equal," is inscribed at the entrance to College Road, home to Holmonwards' property in Beyeland. Neither male nor female servants are allowed to enter without special permission.

Except for the shopkeepers, ordinary people who are not extraordinary are not allowed to enter.

From the moment they stepped into the Holmonworth estate, the heirs of the nobles, who considered themselves more equal than ordinary people, were left to their own devices.

As with the High School of Magic, where the social hierarchy is greatly weakened, the sons and daughters of the nobles face the same academic pressures (not being able to cheat), worries about the social environment (no one to revolve around them), and even the daily tasks (getting dressed) have become more challenging than ever. For many girls, how to carry textbooks as heavy as bricks to the delivery center is a serious problem.

However, the sons and daughters of the nobles have their own solutions.

That is Hutolar - the companion cavalry. Only a true family of great names can select a qualified Shultolar and be able to afford it.

Decades ago, a nobleman who had been bullied on campus during his school days had proposed to the headmaster that the blood tax collectors, who had contributed greatly to the security and prosperity of the kingdom, be included in the newly established academy's military command department.

Every selected junior non-commissioned officer after two years of service in the front line is eligible to apply for admission to this comprehensive college. They are taking the same compulsory courses as other students, and at the same time they can complete courses in advanced military command studies.

The learned headmaster had not yet discovered the true purpose of the initiative at first. After all, it's a great suggestion in terms of diversity, education, and societal needs. Until he discovered that the strong, loyal, and indomitable young men and girls of Shut Toral were all vassals who were extremely loyal to the lord's family......

In this school, which weakened social class and strengthened the values of learning, sports, and appearance, Sciutolal was immediately very popular with the professors and students, and a small circle was formed with the sons of the nobles and their Huttorals as the core.

By the time the Hommon Watts trustee found out about the problem, there was nothing they could do. Some of the school directors thought it was a brilliant idea, and not only did they try to block any reforms, but they also packed up their own heirs and vassals.

......

In addition to the thick textbooks, wands are especially important for a new student in the magic department.

For the caster, if you want to avoid a lot of tedious configuration and chanting, you must have a wand and pre-set commands. It would be nice to have a staff.

When using spells, preset commands can shorten the chant time, and spells can be cast with just a few simple phrases. In the case of a small difference in strength, as long as you capture or disarm the opponent's wand/staff, you will be in a winning position.

It is said that once two high-ranking demigod mages fought over each other's staff during a duel. Because of each other's high magic resistance and adequate defenses, the final scene becomes like two gangsters with wooden sticks battling each other.

"Introduction to Magic, Basic Alchemy, Basic Spells, uh-huh, I'll know!Potions Experiments, hey......" Sonia happily took a beautifully bound new book from the bookshelf and handed it to Griffith, "Griffith, don't you take your own book?

The Cadet Knight staggered behind the blonde girl with half-human-tall professional textbooks and tutorial books, poking her head out of the stacks, "My elective courses are different, Miss Sonia. And new books are too expensive for my salary, so I'll go to a used bookstore later. ”

"Hmm~" Sonia didn't expect this question, "It can be recorded in my account!"

"Thank you for your kindness, miss," Griffith smiled and shook his head, "but it is customary to use the Sovereign's fees to disrupt one's financial planning, and this is one of our compulsory courses. ”

"Okay, okay~" Sonia lowered her jewel-like eyes slightly, "Then~ Then don't call me Miss anymore!Just call me Sonya, we will be classmates in a few days." ”

"Your will is my action," Griffith swallowed back the word "Miss" that jumped to his lips, "Sonya." ”

After buying the textbooks for Sonia, Griffith handed the pile to the courier company, who took care of delivering them back to the Ramor mansion. The Earl's daughter happily went to the café on the street with a few girls, and the rest of the time could be left to the apprentice knight at his disposal, as long as he came to pick her up at three o'clock in the afternoon.

"Used bookstore...... Used bookstore ......" Griffith walked around the busy street and finally found his target around a corner.

The three-story gray building was crammed with books of all kinds, and there was not even a staircase up the stairs, so the bookstore owner used a small ladder to climb up and down.

"Introduction to Magic", "General Knowledge of the Occult", ...... "Griffith first reported to his boss the list of required courses, and then said his own professional course list, "The Command Doctrine of the Junior Infantry", "Standard Barracks", "Introduction to the Standard Staff". ”

"Oh, Shut Toral, welcome!" replied the tall and lanky shopkeeper in a cheerful tone, "Needless to say, I know what you want? Every year, do you want a copy of Danton's The Origin of the Blood Tax, which is very popular. ”

"No need...... I still know myself a lot. ”

Just then, the door opened, and a group of boys and girls rushed into the bookstore like a whirlwind.

"See!" led by a pair of tall boys who looked exactly the same, speaking in the same tone at the same time, "the rest of the money can buy a lot of weird beans." (Don't forget to give us a little as a reward!)"

The twin brothers said in a cheerful tone, "Hurry up and give Master Aaron a set of freshman textbooks." (It can't be an old book with a thread, preferably the kind with notes!)"

"Aaron?" exclaimed the bookstore owner, "Aaron Lundilus? ”

As he spoke, Aaron was already in the bookstore. Although he wears a low-key coat, his soft and delicate blonde hair has the color of the sun, his skin is smooth and delicate, like a girl, his high nose bridge and handsome side face are comparable to that of a theater star, and the most striking thing is the blood-red eyes, as if there is a kind of power-grabbing power.

"Gods, how can I have such an honor!" cried out the second-hand bookstore owner in a tone of joy that was about to give him a set for nothing, "I'm going to give you eighty or eight percent off!"

"Who is this man? Griffith leaned against the bookshelf to avoid being knocked over by his excited classmates.

"Aaron Lundilus, son of Deren Lundilus, don't you know?" a tall boy emerged from the bookshelf behind Griffith, "Victory to Beyeland. ”

Dressed in a smart coat and with a sword at his waist, he was burly and well-defined, and his resolute face looked a little vicious and hideous, but it seemed as if he was already trying to suppress the surging power.

"Lana!" Griffith hammered his chest in delight, "You're also a Shotoral?"

"Count Charon, Miss Fiona de Charlon, have you seen her?" Ranner was more than half a head taller than Griffith, the feared hussars and berserkers of the wing. But now he looks mild-mannered, and even has a bunch of textbooks in his hand.

"I've already met Miss Xia Long, and we were supposed to meet later. Griffith replied, "They seem to have some activities for us to participate in." ”

Rana handed the pile of books in his hand to the shopkeeper to settle the bill, nodded and said:

"Like, Fiona told me to bring a weapon.

Speaking of Aaron, he was the only person fifteen years ago who could have survived the death of the record, even though he was only a year old at the time. Can't understand how to do it. He may be hiding a lot of secrets, and we need to be on the lookout during our time at Hormonwarts.

In addition, Aaron means the favor of the Light, and his family name Lundilus means winner. Judging from his experience, their family is indeed very favored by the gods. ”

"Interesting names, you know the etymology of these names," Griffith exclaimed, "what a lot of knowledge." ”

"Isn't that a matter of course, that we will become officers and heraldic officers of the Sovereign family in the future," Rana shrugged, "and if you want to know, I can lend you a book." ”

Griffith couldn't help but set his eyes on the teenager who became the talking point.

In the bustling second-hand bookstore, Aaron stood calmly in the crowd, with a hint of boredom and boredom like an exiled king. The incessant compliments of the shopkeeper and a group of young followers around him said something enthusiastically, and Aaron occasionally responded, which immediately made them ecstatic.

Those blood-red eyes seemed to have endless power, attracting and devouring the attention of those around them.

Aaron's eyes suddenly looked at Griffith. The moment their eyes met, Griffith felt a pinprick impact and touch, as well as a powerful mental wave. Curiosity, wariness, and all sorts of strange feelings mixed together to make him stare irresistibly at the blonde-haired, red-eyed teenager not far away.

Aaron was staring at him as well.

"Let's go," Rana interrupted him by patting the midshipman on the shoulder, "we should go and meet the young ladies." ”

......

After purchasing textbooks and necessary tools, everyone gathered in front of the café. Sonia took out her wand, performed a simple wayfinding technique, and led everyone into the alley behind College Street.

I didn't expect it to be so dark and deep here.

For a moment, Griffith wondered if he was lost in the labyrinth of dreams.

The Homonwaltz Higher School of Magic has an amazing estate in Beyellan. Behind the bustling shopping streets, there are a large number of old houses and narrow alleys.

"We're not wrong, are we?~" Fiona asked uncertainly.

"That's right!" Sonia walked at the front, "we're going to be in Corner Alley, which is said to be as old as the walls of Bayeran. Only the Extraordinary can be found with the help of a specific spell or item. ”

"Okay. Fiona bit her lip and followed Lana.

The silence and darkness around him became even thicker, and Griffith seemed to hallucinate, always feeling that some animal was sneaking through the darkness within reach, or that someone was whispering.

He tried to sit still and listen to or sense the strange movements, but the weak inspiration kept him in the dark.

Finally, everyone came to an abandoned mansion that stood abruptly in the clearing. There are a few crooked words written on the tattered door sign, like Halloween graffiti-

"Incredible and wonderful house. ”

How could there be such a dilapidated house in the property of Holmonwards? What are we doing here? Griffith was eager to ask a bunch of questions, but didn't know if it was appropriate.

"This wonderful house appeared shortly before the last war, 17 years ago," Ishus said, pointing to the lonely mansion in front of it, "where visitors are said to have a very good experience, and even recover lost memories and belongings." ”

Griffith looked suspiciously at Sytorial Murat, who was beside Theseus, and the blonde midshipman was also at a loss.

Miss Fiona noticed their confusion: "Theseus's father, the last Viscount, was killed on an expedition to the south. The head of their family has guarded a secret that Iseus had heard from his father as a child, and that it was an important weapon in the fight against the dark arts. ”

"My father was a great mage, and so will I will be," said the thin Theseus, "I was too young when I heard the secret. But with the help of this wonderful house, I was able to recall. Not only me, but everyone who enters this big house remembers some special memory or sees a certain sight. Do you know what that means?"

Griffith, Lana, and Murat shook their heads together.

"Mastery of mind and memory is the most important ability of the caster's path, so that we can mobilize knowledge when needed, complete specific magic configurations and use spells," Fiona explained, "Before we can advance to Sequence 8 Erudito, we need to complete an exclusive special ritual - recreating a forgotten memory, which can be done here!"

"We're here for this," Sonya's sparkling eyes were full of anticipation, "although it is not a necessary ritual for your sequence, it can also improve your mental power, which is very helpful for learning and memorization." ”

Well...... The three apprentice knights were silent together, always feeling that something was wrong.

"Is this mansion a seal that is not officially managed?!" Rana suddenly figured out, "Isn't it illegal to use the seal without permission?"

"Hey~huh...... Fiona turned her head to the side quickly.

"It could be dangerous," Griffith felt a great sense of oppression weighing down his mind, "the seal may have an unknown negative effect, and it will take a long time to test before it can be put into use. ”

"With the talents of the three, even without the help of this seal, the promotion ceremony can be completed, so there is no need to risk it here. Murat chimed in, "And this seal is not registered, it may be hiding cultists or dark forces." ”

Griffiths: That's right~ But in that case, my mental power will be improved step by step, and the practice of spells after school starts may not go well...... Sonia bit her lip lightly and turned her inquiring gaze to Fiona.

What a shame it would be if, I mean, I was delayed in my promotion to Erudito and couldn't cast my newfound spell! Fiona thought about the dilemma in the Charms class, felt so ashamed, and looked at Sonia unconsciously.

"It's okay, we don't have to be too far away from each other. Ishus said confidently, "Even if it's dangerous, we have three Shultolars here. Returning from the battlefield, you have a strong resistance to mind magic, and your blood can interrupt your chanting, so I don't have to worry about hand-to-hand combat or spellcaster combat. My only concern is that your bloody aura will not interfere with the functioning of this wonderful house. ”

"Well, that's right!" Sonia finally decided, "There are no special spells or items that can't be found here, so don't worry about being used as a base by the bad guys." ”