“Ho ho. This year’s student council president election will certainly be quite the commotion.”
“Not sure if it’s a good thing.”
“Ho ho, Claire. At least it seems like it will be more entertaining than last year.”
“Last year, I was practically the only candidate. Ugh… being forced into this is such a hardship…”
Claire let out a sigh of relief at the thought that her term was finally coming to an end. A third-year student in the Magic Department, she had spent the entire year juggling her graduation project and student council duties.
The prospect of finally stepping down from this position made her feel great.
‘There are so many complaints and incidents. How on earth do these so-called elites create so many problems?’
Before being elected student council president, she had no idea there were so many troublemaking students.
Fights were commonplace, students challenging each other to duels for merely being glanced at, students wanting to change classrooms just because they didn’t want to be in the sun during the day, and others requesting menu additions because they wanted something specific to eat.
Drowning in a sea of complaints and incidents, she wanted nothing more than to throw down her gavel and hand over the student council presidency to anyone else. Merlin, who understood her struggles, patted her shoulder and said,
“I’ll write a recommendation for you to become a second-class mage in the Mage Guild.”
“Thank you.”
Though students of Kalon Academy were indeed the continent’s finest elites, obtaining a second-class mage position wasn’t easy—it required the approval of the great mages.
She could receive a recommendation from Merlin in exchange for her work as student council president.
“By the way, who do you think among the candidates is most suitable to be student council president?”
“Hmmm… I think Lapentine has leadership qualities, right? After all, she’s a noble from the Neraid family and she does her job well.”
“Oh, Lapentine. A good student indeed. The only downside is that she can be overly aristocratic, but her heart is kind.”
“Do you think the principal believes Lapentine will become the student council president?”
At her question, Principal Merlin shook his head.
While Lapentine was indeed talented, whether she was fit for student council president was debatable due to her somewhat lacking social skills.
“That girl, Lapentine, does lack a bit in sociability. She’s an excellent talent as a mage, but being president requires more than just magical talent.”
“What about Sir Olive?”
“That boy has leadership skills. He’s the deputy of the Knight Department’s second year while also serving as the practical leader for his peers. However… he does have a somewhat rigid mindset, which is concerning.”
“The Theology Department… I heard it hasn’t been decided yet.”
“Traditionally, when a saint is in the same year, they’re the candidate. However, Karina is in the Sanctuary.”
“Then, it seems they can just casually nominate someone.”
“Most likely, Mimosa or William will apply for the student council president election.”
“Hmmm, I don’t know much about either of them.”
“They represent the Priest and Holy Knight majors respectively. One of those two will probably run.”
“That gives plenty of other students a fair chance.”
“Indeed.”
“And the Liberal Arts Department… I heard it hasn’t elected a student council president in over 20 years.”
“Unfortunately, that’s true. So many talented students, yet…”
“How about this time?”
Principal Merlin stroked his beard and smiled at her question. With a grin full of joy, the student council president sensed the principal’s thoughts and looked at him with wide eyes.
“You’re thinking that the Liberal Arts Department’s candidate is highly likely to be chosen?”
“Indeed. Millia is quite an interesting student.”
“What kind of student is Millia? I haven’t heard much about her…”
“She’s very sociable, indeed. Really… a wonderful student.”
“For you to say that, she must be quite something.”
“If all of her friends vote for her, she could gather about one-third of the votes right off the bat.”
Surprised by the principal’s addition, she quickly asked,
“Is it really that much?”
“It is.”
“Hmmm, it’s hard to make predictions. The results will likely depend on the candidates’ speeches.”
“We simply need to watch from the sidelines. Oh, and we still have the handover to do.”
“The handover…”
Seeming to feel annoyed at the mention of the handover, Claire slumped onto the sofa. Merlin chuckled at her lack of student council-like demeanor.
“Well then, hang in there until your last task.”
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“Hmm, ahem, ahem~”
“Millia! I heard you applied for the student council presidential election?”
“Yep!”
“How does it look? Do you think you can handle it?”
In response to her friend Sion’s question, Millia scratched her head and answered,
“Hehe, it’s harder than I thought! But I will make it happen!”
“If Millia becomes president, does that mean I’ll also be a member of the student council?”
“As the secretary?”
“Yup! It’d be great for my resume~”
Sion shrugged and joked. It was a tradition to appoint members from the same major for efficient management when a new student council was formed.
“I’ll be the treasurer!”
“Not a chance. If you’re the treasurer, the academy would go bankrupt!”
“What? Berry! Get over here!”
“Coo-lah and Berry always do this.”
The Liberal Arts students watching the two bicker chimed in with their own comments. Their close childhood friend relationship was infamous.
“I don’t understand why they’re not dating.”
“It’s frustrating.”
“Hehe, but I think they’ll date someday! Maybe a confession on graduation day!”
“Yeah, wouldn’t someone regret it if they rushed into it first?”
“Eh, no way. Even if they bicker, it’s clear they like each other.”
“The more they resist, the more passion there is.”
“Leo, when you say it, it sounds… strange.”
“I’m innocent! I only started dating Miu after she broke up with Aiden!”
“Sure, you’re the guy who steals other people’s girlfriends~”
“Hehe, guys! Don’t tease too much! Thanks to you, Miu isn’t sad anymore and is happy again!”
With Millia’s words, the conversation shifted. The friends nodded along, agreeing with her point, and started to speak up again.
“Better than Aiden for sure.”
“Ah, thanks for that…”
Leo accepted the half-hearted compliment with a slightly sour face.
“Hehe. Leo! You have to treat Miu well! She had a really tough time, so if you don’t take good care of her, she’ll be upset!”
“Ha ha, of course. She’s my first girlfriend, after all.”
“Millia really has a big mouth, doesn’t she?”
“It seems she knows everything that happens in school. How do you even know about the Theology Department?”
“Karina tells me!”
“…Please don’t call the saint by name without using honorifics; it feels like my heart might drop!”
Karin said, placing her hand on her chest as she requested Millia. Millia smiled apologetically and nodded.
She would casually address Karina by her name because they were close, but others, especially students from the Theology Department, might froth at the mouth and have a fit.
Millia understood that well enough so she avoided using her name when Theology students were around. Of course, when she was with Karina, she didn’t mind such things, but there was no need to provoke others.
“You really shouldn’t do anything that will make you hated if you want to become student council president.”
“Hehe, sorry!”
“I’m jealous! I want to become close with the saint too!”
“Karina—I mean, Lady Karina—will definitely be kind and accept you if you say you want to be friends!”
“Really?”
“I want to talk to her too! It’s scary because Sir Quartz is always by her side…”
The Liberal Arts students smoothly shifted the conversation to the saint, happily sharing their thoughts. But joyful moments always come to an end eventually. The students looked up at the blackboard at the sound of the teacher’s tapping on the lectern.
“Ahem, sorry to cut the conversation short, but it’s time for class.”
“Yes!”
“Now, everyone, please take your seats.”
At the professor’s words, everyone sat down in their places. Millia opened the materials and notes she had prepared in advance and grabbed her pen.
Seeing this, the professor looked at Millia with a warm gaze.
“Ho ho, what a diligent student she is. I could raise her to be a scholar one day.”
Oblivious to the professor’s daunting thoughts, Millia awaited with sparkling eyes for the day’s lesson to be written on the board.
To her, who had been forcibly stuck in a dungeon for hundreds of years, studying was an enjoyable activity.
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“Today’s class ends here. And Millia, please come with me for a moment.”
“Yes! Guys, I’ll be right back!”
Millia waved her arms energetically in farewell, and most of the Liberal Arts students responded by waving back.
“Ho ho, you’ve already got a grip on the Liberal Arts Department.”
“Still not enough!”
“Right, right. To become president, you need to have control over students from other departments as well.”
The elderly professor looked at Millia with a satisfied smile. Since it was a gathering of elites, the academy was filled with passionate students, but Millia stood out even more among them.
It was rare to see a student who genuinely enjoyed studying.
“Professor! I have a question—”
As they walked down the corridor, the two discussed the class content. It was a usual occurrence for them to talk this way, as the enthusiastic student and the lifelong academic professor found common ground.
As they were chatting, they eventually arrived at the principal’s office.
Millia looked up at the professor with a slightly puzzled look at this unexpected destination.
“Professor? Why are we going to the principal’s office?”
“Principal Merlin has expressed a desire to speak with you.”
“Oh, I see! It’s a brief consultation before the president election, right?”
“Indeed.”
The professor’s gaze was now akin to that of a grandfather looking at a granddaughter. With a warm smile, he knocked on the door.
“Principal Merlin, I have brought Millia with me.”
“Only Millia should come in.”
“Professor! I’ll be back in a bit!”
“Okay, go ahead.”
Millia opened the door without hesitation and stepped inside the principal’s office.
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