“Did you enjoy your vacation?”

Sak asked Gibnen, who had just returned, out of courtesy.

Sak thought he must have had a very enjoyable and satisfying leisure time. Naturally, Sak had reserved the hotel and teleport tickets, so he knew that Gibnen had taken the vacation for his trip with Riley.

“It was good.”

“I’m glad.”

“It was a truly valuable experience.”

“What kind of experience?”

“I drank poison while having a drink, and someone shot at my head on the way back to the hotel.”

Oh, what a valuable experience… or not!

“Are you alright?!”

“As you can see, I’m fine.”

In fact, it wasn’t surprising, as it wasn’t the first or second time he had been threatened with his life.

However, usually, the assassination attempts against him were carried out discreetly. It was the first time he had been targeted openly in a crowded place.

“Did you see who shot?”

“The distance was quite far, so I couldn’t chase directly. My sister was also startled.”

“Could it be the work of Count Ermeintz?”

“No, he’s not the type to cause such a commotion. Besides, a person who would be suspected first wouldn’t stir up trouble during such a crucial time. Not when it’s related to my son’s future.”

“True… It has been unusually quiet lately. Anyway, I’m glad you returned safely without any injuries.”

“How did it get discovered that I went to Rulat? Has information leaked from inside?”

“It could be… But didn’t you not use the teleporter? Wouldn’t that have caught your tail? It’s not just one or two people who are secretly watching the master. Could it be those guys?”

At Sak’s question, Gibnen smiled and shook his head.

“Maybe, but it’s only a matter of time before they find out who’s on my side.”

“Do you think they’re after Miss Riley?”

“Of course, Master initially said to keep her well away from ‘their hands.’ There must be a connection between her and Master’s death. She will be the key to capturing them and revealing the truth about Master’s death.”

Sak blinked blankly.

Was he considering not just the simple execution of Master’s will but also this aspect? Was he using her for his Master’s revenge?

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Did you think of all this from the beginning?”

“Yes?”

“I thought it was just simply accepting Master’s will.”

Instead of answering, Gibnen leaned back in his chair and looked at the ceiling.

“If he hadn’t told me to kill him directly, I wouldn’t have even cared about his will.”

“…?”

“Master knew too well how to move me. The command to kill made it interesting.”

“I don’t know what you mean.”

Gibnen smiled at Sak’s words.

“You don’t have to know. Just focus on finding any internal spies.”

(This is a time divider.)

There is no age limit for admission to the Academy.

However, the Empire’s curriculum typically went through Academy kindergarten [dash] elementary [dash] middle [dash] high school, and then graduated to enter the Academy for advanced studies. It was common.

Of course, those who went on to the Academy were rare, and there were even fewer who went directly to the Academy without going through the Academy curriculum.

In that sense, Riley was clearly a unique case among new students.

“Today’s finally the first day of school, Miss!”

“Yeah, I’m kind of nervous.”

The semester had started.

For Riley, who had no social life, this Academy life was her first social interaction, mingling with others. So Riley’s expectations for Academy life were exceptional.

“My goodness, it suits you so well!”

“Really?”

“Yes! The Horizon Academy robe is really beautiful. Ordinary students can’t wear it, they say! It’s not for anyone, but only for magicians! Wow!”

Rachel couldn’t help but admire Riley in the Horizon Academy robe.
A symbol of the elite and a sign of a wizard. The robes of Horizon Academy were clothes that were given only to wizards, and they had the function of aiding in the use of magic power. It was just a simple robe with the emblem of Horizon Academy, but the symbolism of this robe was different.

“Miss, study hard and become a great wizard! Once you become a wizard, you’ll be someone who won’t be looked down upon by anyone!”

“Yes.”

The parachute admission was a disgraceful thing and something that did not feel comfortable, but she decided to do her best since the opportunity had been given. After all, even if she had asked Gibnen to withdraw her admission, it wouldn’t have worked.

She just had to do well in the academy life. Get good grades, work hard… Make the parachute a nonparachute. Although she wasn’t confident that she could do well, she was confident that she could work hard. And if she worked hard, there would be a moment when she would shine. So,

‘Do well, Riley.’

(This is a time separator.)

The opening dates of Horizon Academy vary.

For wizards who have been admitted as wizard students, they start a month earlier than ordinary people, and they graduate a month earlier as well.