Before I could say anything, the responsible adult arrived.
"What are you all doing?" [???]
We all froze, staring at the woman that just entered the room. She had long wavy light blue hair that matched her eyes and clothing similar to what Fina wore. So basically adventurer style clothing meant to get dirty.
"N-Nothing Ms. Tellen. We were just welcoming the new special admissions students." [Big Guy]
The woman's gaze swept across the room before returning back to the big guy.
"Uh-huh… And why exactly are you holding a sword?" [Tellen]
"I… I…" [Big Guy]
He looked around frantically before finally stopping at me.
"I was trying to teach the special admissions student how to use a greatsword!" [Big Guy]
("Are we serious right now?") [Solace]
I almost laughed at how dumb this was. You're telling me he's using me as an excuse after trying to pick a fight?
"Really?" [Tellen]
The woman looked my way.
"You are… Alt, correct? Is this true?" [Tellen]
I could see the big guy pleading with his eyes to go along with his story. At this point, I have two choices. One, go along and make him indebted to me. It'll probably be better for me in the long run. Two, rat his ass out and get some satisfaction out of getting him punished. The question is… Am I really that petty?
"Nope, he was trying to fight me." [Solace]
I AM that petty.
"What?! No, he's lying!" [Big Guy]
"Is there anyone who could testify on his behalf?" [Tellen]
She scanned the room again before pointing at one of the indifferent students. It was a boy with short dark purple hair reading a book with no cover.
"Silman, you're top of the class. I doubt you'd cover for someone who's in the wrong. Tell me what happened." [Tellen]
The way she referred to him was like he was the teacher's pet. Not that he looked like one though.
"He was picking on the admissions student." [Silaman]
He was damn quick on the response. Maybe he really is the teacher's pet.
"So he says." [Tellen]
She looked at the big guy in a way that made him shrink in shame.
"Listen, I get that some of you might not like how some people get in through special admissions, but you all really aren't a match for Alt." [Tellen]
Glaze on the first day of school? I'm in!
"Some of you may be able to tell already. He possesses nearly zero mana." [Tellen]
"Doesn't that mean he's just low level then?" [Big Guy]
"It means that his control over his mana is proficient enough to hide his strength. Did you really think someone of his reputation would have so little mana?" [Silman]
"Oh…" [Big Guy]
Holy misunderstanding. I literally have like, zero mana.
"There's a reason why Silman has the best grades here. Make sure not to judge the special admissions harshly okay?" [Tellen]
Then, something unexpected happened. Silman raised his hand.
"What about the forsaken? I don't have complaints about the red haired girl since I've heard she's the daughter of the Spear King, but I find it hard to believe a forsaken girl could reach the qualities of class 1." [Silman]
Brudda… I thought he was on my side. What is he doing?
"You must know that we've taken such things into consideration, no?" [Tellen]
"Yes, but the circumstances still bring suspicion." [Silman]
Tellen scratched her head.
"The circumstances are that Alt is her summoned spirit. Should that not allow her into class 1? His strength is obviously at that level." [Tellen]
I forgot to mention that news of me spread like wildfire after the incident at the colosseum. Basically everyone and their moms know I'm Fina's summoned spirit.
"Alt is a spirit that somehow has a sense of self. He operates at an individual level. He shouldn't be considered part of Fina's power. Thus, Alt is class 1 level while Fina may not be." [Silman]
"I do understand your point, but it doesn't exactly change the fact that he exists due to her power." [Tellen]
"Ms. Tellen, I understand that we're placing you in a difficult position. However, many of us are dissatisfied with this arrangement. At least let one of us spar with her." [Silman]
"What? Hold on now. We just enrolled here. You guys probably have more experience and stuff." [Solace]
"You're softmores." [Silman]
"We didn't pay attention in class to be honest." [Leynha]
("Who is WE?! More like YOU didn't pay attention in class!") [Solace]
I know for a FACT that she was dozing off. Fina actually paid attention and studied.
"...I really want to believe that your talent as the child of the Spear King is just that great, or else I'd have great trouble rationalizing how you were allowed into class 1." [Silman]
"Enough. As long as Fina agrees to it, we can end it with a spar." [Tellen]
"I'll do it." [Fina]
"Wait, Fina-?" [Solace]
She hushed me before I could speak.
"I don't mind. Anyone will do." [Fina]
I felt anxious. I mean, I'm confident that Fina is strong… Kind of? Like, I know she's super knowledgeable, she's smart, she has a good sense of combat, her magic is powerful, but… I can't say I recall her fighting on par with any powerful opponent.
("Are my standards too high?") [Solace]
Even if it was, Fina had me worried.
"Well, she agreed. Let's take this out to the dueling grounds." [Tellen]