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Chapter 30 – Lend me your notebook

Because of Layla, I had to use my entire personality to full load and stay up all night to study for the test.
I’ve only been taking classes for a week since the last time we switched, so I’m studying almost from scratch.

“If only you had complied from the beginning, you could have had a day or two to spare.” (Rikka)
“Shut up. Lend me your notebook.” (Ark)

Layla’s handwriting was messy, so I asked to see Rikka’s notes.

“But why do I have to go to all this trouble for her……” (Ark)

Despite these grumbles, I somehow managed to get through the midterm without any problems.

I was confused because it was sudden, but the content was very simple and basic, so it was much helped.
In fact, it is a level where I can get a perfect score.

However, it would not be good for Layla if she got a perfect score with switching.
More than anything, it was annoying.
I decided to make moderate mistakes.

――I did it, but…….

“Layla-san, as expected of you.”
“I can’t believe you’re top in the written exam as well.”
“How wonderful.”

The day after the test, as I looked at the names and scores of the top scorer posted in the hallway, people began to praise Layla. The scoring was so fast…….

1st, Layla, 450 points
2nd, Belzea, 439 points
3rd, Rikka, 428 points
4th, ……

The perfect score is 500 points.
I thought it would be enough to get about 90%, but people didn’t score as well as I expected.

Thanks to them, Layla got first place.
Incidentally, Rikka’s name was in third place.

Rikka was impressed and said.

“I never thought I would lose to an overnight crammed martial arts student.” (Rikka)
“Etto, I have one question……. I’m wondering why you guys are studying for the test so hard? Though, I purposely kept my score at 90% …….” (Ark)
“Do you want to be killed?” (Rikka)

For some reason, killing intents flew from Rikka.

Now that the test is over, Celestia-san’s independent seminar is supposed to resume.
I, who was still swapped with Layla, decided to participate as Layla.

There were five fourth-year students in the group, led by Celestia-san.
Four third-year students, including Alisa, who shared a dorm room with me.
Two second-year students, and last, Layla who was the only first-year student.

Twelve people in total.
Of course, all the students were in the S-class without exception.

The ratio of boys and girls was exactly 50/50.
…… However, because of me, there were more boys.

“As I told you last time, today we are going to have a real battle against monsters outside the city. Please participate with more caution than usual.” (Celes)
“””Understood!”””

At Celestia-san’s words, the participants straightened their backs and replied strongly.

“Teacher, thank you very much.” (Celes)
“The pleasure was all mine.”

I was told that one of the instructors would be accompanying us.
She was in her mid-forties and seemed to be a veteran.

It seemed like we will be traveling in a horse-drawn carriage.
As expected of an independent seminar organized by the princess.

We left the academy and left the royal capital, our destination was a grassland area with a large forest nearby.

“This area is pretty good.” (Ark)

We got out of the carriage that had stopped.
The monsters that live in the forest sometimes come out to this area, but we don’t encounter them as often as we do in the forest.
Therefore, it seems to be a suitable area for practical training.

“Then let’s move in our usual formation.” (Celes)
“””Roger that!”””

……The usual formation?

Of course I didn’t know it, as I was being in place of Layla.
When I was confused, Alisa-san told me in a harsh tone.

“What are you doing? You will be next to me.” (Alisa)
“U-unn!” (Ark)

I hurriedly lined up next to Alisa-san.

We walked through the meadow.
The first thing we encountered was a cow monster with sharp horns.

It was about three meters long, and its body was completely black.
It had a muscular build and the appearance of a violent fighting bull.

“Devil Bison……!”

The teacher accompanying us screamed.

“No way, I never thought we’d suddenly encounter such a monster……! Your Highness, before it notices us, let’s――”
“It’s no problem. Team one, prepare the attack magic! Team three, use earth magic to prepare for the monster’s rush!” (Celes)

Celestia-san gave the order, interrupting the teacher who was trying to urge us to avoid combat.

“Ice Edge!”
“Water Lance!”

Several attack magics of blue magic hit the devil bison giant body directly.

“Bumoooooooooooooooo!”

But the damage was minimal, and the Devil Bison got angry and rushed towards us.

“””Grand Wall!”””

The thing that stopped the rush was the thick mud wall that appeared just before the collision.
The Devil Bison’s huge body flipped over as hit it with all its might.

“Team two, now!” (Celes)

This time it was red magic and green magic.
Devil Bison screamed in pain as it was exposed to flames and wind blades at close range.

It seems that each group has a specific role, with the team one being blue magic, team two being red and green magic, and team three being yellow magic.
The team one is for long-range attacks and restraints, the second group is for short-range attacks, and the third group specializes in defense.

Alisa is in two groups, so I think Layla is probably in this team two as well.
…… I haven’t done anything because I didn’t know it yet.

The rest are probably the team four.
Probably white magic and black magic users.

Eventually, the Devil Bison stopped moving and died.
But due to the use of red magic, its whole body was in shambles.
Devil bison meat is quite tasty, so you shouldn’t have damaged it too much.

The teacher exclaimed in admiration.

“Excellent! As expected of Her Highness’s independent seminar! I can’t believe they were able to defeat the Devil Bison so easily. It was brilliant coordination.”
“That’s the result of their daily training.” (Celes)

[To be Continued]