Student council room.
“So-”
Dick smugly brushed his bangs and brought up the topic.
“New student council members drawn from first and second years are coming today, right?”
Camivarez clasped his hands together and his eyes lit up.
“I’m looking forward to it! “Who will come?”
“Hmm.”
Meilin, who was neatly drawing lines on her documents, frowned slightly.
“Even though it’s 2nd grade, it’s surprising that it comes to 1st grade. “I hope it doesn’t interfere with my work.”
“That’s what I said! Ah, how many years do you have to teach everyone one by one and make each person do their part?”
“Damn it! “Are you, a commoner, going to do your part first?”
The student council room became lively with the news that a new member was joining. Simon, who was sitting in the student council president’s seat, also checked the time with expectant eyes.
‘It’s almost time to come.’
Knock knock!
“come!”
With Dick’s shout, the three quickly sat down and struck a solemn pose as seniors. Simon, who was trying hard to hold back laughter, spoke out loud.
“come in.”
Shake!
The doors to the student council room opened left and right. With their backs turned to the dazzling halo of sunlight, a boy and a girl wearing Kizen school uniforms appeared.
One person was familiar. A stocky physique, red hair, eyes full of passion, and even a bright smiling face that shows off all the fierceness.
It was Arthur, the King of Mercenaries, second overall in the second year.
And the girl on the other side was as calm as the darkness contrasting with the sunlight. A neat ponytail with gray hair tied up with a string, a strong look, unblinking eyes, and even bitten lips.
Two people came in hurriedly. Arthur, the mercenary king, was an understandable person, and he was friendly with the members, so he welcomed them warmly, but the first-year female student was a completely new face to him.
Soon, two new student council members stood in front of Simon.
“This is Arthur Blemann, the overall 2nd place mercenary king! I will be working in the student council from now on! Anything that requires effort, please leave it to us! “Please treat me like a servant!”
Wow!
Student council members cheered and clapped their hands. Dick seemed the happiest to be supplemented with male members to serve as subordinates, ‘I’ve been waiting!’ He shouted.
Sasha and Molly were also candidates for the second year, but Sasha had not yet returned from Pentamonium, and Molly had been offered the position of head of the mutant club and was scheduled to take charge of that position.
“Come on, Chiella!”
Arthur extended his hand to the girl next to him.
“I have to say hello to the student council president!”
“….”
The female student called Chiella had a frown on her face as if she didn’t like something. Finally, he folded his hands together politely and lowered his head so that the top of his head was visible to Simon.
“nice to see you. Administrator of Breriton, ruler of Endo, head of the Besorite Union, and granddaughter of Sir Givontri Martello, head of the great family Martello.”
She continued speaking in a somewhat solemn voice.
“Special number 1, this is Chiella Martello.”
The members’ eyes lit up when they heard that it was special number 1.
In name and reality, the Dark Alliance’s best talent this year.
The first special case of the new keygen, continuing the lineage of Azel, Simone, and Sasha, was right in front of us.
Since he was a direct junior, Simon also welcomed him warmly and opened his mouth.
“okay. Please take care of me too…”
“This humiliation.”
Chiella slowly raised her head and glared at Simon with eyes full of contempt.
“I won’t forget.”
“?”
An awkward silence fell in the student council room. Everyone, what did I hear? Among the reactions, only Arthur was sighing slightly.
“Simon Student Council President of the Baron Pollentia family, I have researched your profile in advance.”
She raised her eyes.
“I know for sure that the heir of a shabby country family is laughing inwardly while using Kizen’s power to bow to the daughter of a great family. “I will not forget this humiliation.”
While Arthur, who was embarrassed, was looking at his surroundings while making a ‘Above’ sound, the four third graders were laughing and thinking at the same time.
‘I’m a first year student.’
‘You’re a first year student.’
Chiella looked around and opened her mouth.
“It’s obvious what the seniors are thinking. Those eyes. “You’re probably thinking, ‘That’s freshman year.’”
The members were shocked. Do you have abilities related to the mental world?
“Can humans stand above humans? I believe that individual humans do not have much difference from other objects. However, if a ‘trajectory’ is added to that individual, it is a different story.”
“Trajectory?”
“In short, you can think of it as the ‘fundamental.’ In other words, for humans, it is a family line.”
As if her favorite topic had come up and she was at a loss for words, she placed her hand on her chest and continued speaking.
“Every human being has roots. There are people who go back a long time and have children, and those children have children, and in the process, they do not forget their roots and leave their names in history for a long time. “The totality of great culture that is naturally born from people’s praise and respect is the ‘trajectory.’”
“….”
“A person’s life is too short to accomplish a great cause, but the trajectory that leads to descendants and descendants is long. It is always the trajectory, not the person, that achieves great achievements. So, we need to look at and evaluate not the person itself, but the trajectory that went into making that person. “Who is the father and mother, who is the head of the family, who are the roots, what have they done for generations and what achievements have they achieved?”
She looked at Simon.
“A baronial family that rose to prominence without lasting at most one or two generations. Why should I pay respect to your trajectory?”
“….”
A first-year student who is dad, and a third-year student who quietly watches with his mouth closed.
And Arthur, a second-year student caught in the middle, turned dark. His face was starting to cry.
“sorry! Seniors! “I will apologize on your behalf!”
Arthur, who bent down several times to greet the student council members, said while holding Chiella’s shoulder.
“Chiella! “What kind of habit of speaking in front of the student council president…!”
“Put it away! mercenary!”
Percussion!
Chiella pushed Arthur’s hand away and narrowed her eyes.
“I have the utmost contempt for mercenaries with the same trajectory as you, who will do anything for money and even kill people!”
“Calm down, Chiella.”
Simon said in a calm voice.
“I understand what your family taught you, but this is Kizen. “If you come to Kizen, you must follow Kizen’s rules.”
“yes.”
She looked at Simon again.
“So, as you can see, I bow my head to you, a baron, use honorifics, and use the title of senior. If you give me an order, I must obey it, and if you punish me, I must receive it. But that’s it. “My faith is unwavering.”
She clenched her fists.
“It’s like this now, but when I become a third year and gain external authority, the first thing I will do is go to the territory of the family that humiliated me! “Let’s see if I can smile leisurely then too!”
“….”
“….”
There was complete silence.
Arthur closed his eyes tightly and fell into despair.
‘dead. We’re all dead now.’
All second-year students gathered in the student council room for the crime of not being able to manage their juniors. Afterwards, Grimm was called again by the 3rd year department representatives and got into trouble once again.
Above all, this first year is now over.
That’s what I think.
Sigh.
Puheap.
The sounds of laughter slowly flowed out around me.
Ahahahaha!
Suddenly, a lively laugh broke out. Both Arthur and Chiella looked around with puzzled faces. All third graders were laughing out loud.
“Wow, crazy! A ‘real’ person has entered the student council! Wahahaha!”
Dick laughed and rolled around on the sofa.
Meilin also whimpered with a red face and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.
“They say there are all kinds of human groups in Kizen, but the trajectory theory is a little… Ah, it’s my ship.”
Camivarez laughed and looked at Chiella with a slightly sad gaze.
“It might be a little difficult to adjust to school, but I’ll teach you step by step! Chiella.”
Even Simon, who had to maintain his dignity as the student council president, was shaking his shoulders with his hands clasped together.
Arthur sweated slightly at that sight.
‘Ooh, laugh it off?’
There were many cases where I felt a barrier to the seniors of the 329th class who were one year older than me, but it was never like this.
mature What experiences have they had, and what have they gone through that allows them to laugh off these things? It was Arthur who once again had respect for his seniors.
On the other hand, Chiella’s red-faced ‘Ugh!’ He made a noise and shouted in an angry voice.
“What is funny about what I say! “It’s not me who is the problem, it’s the seniors who are so ingrained in Keygen’s culture of meritocracy that they can’t open their eyes!”
She raised her voice and pointed at Meilin.
“An ivory tower with a track record of dominating the world in the past! The prestigious Villenne family that divides the Ivory Tower in two with Eindarc!”
And pointed to the side.
“The Ursula family, the greatest among pure-blood vampires! Why are big names like you under the baron as if it’s a given! Open your eyes! “Stand up!”
Dick said, ‘Me?’ He pointed to his chest and made a sullen expression.
Camivarez said.
“I think my family’s power and myself are separate. “The important thing is myself.”
“no. Great families with long trajectories always maintain their dignity and contribute to the growth and development of humanity. History proves it. However, families with short trajectories, so to speak, without roots, always cause problems.”
She glared at Simon.
“It’s like the Legion of Betrayal incident…!”
“hey.”
Maylin called her. Chiella replied, ‘Yes, senior,’ and looked back at Meilin.
“I hope you don’t cross that line?”
Chiella’s face turned pale and goosebumps appeared.
Meilin had a smiling face, but was staring with cold eyes. It was like he was a different person.
“Stop it, Meilin. “I’m a first year student during the freshman protection period.”
Simon, who scolded her, stood up.
Chiella took a step back with a nervous look on her face, and Simon walked hurriedly, waving his black coat.
‘It’s just as expected.’
Chiella Martello.
Regardless of his background as a special case number 1, he was a student who set an example by leading the students who were wandering around Langerstine on the first day of admission, and by catching and bringing back students who were wandering around on their own before the entrance ceremony.
Simon, who liked her actions so much, tried to select her, but Jane expressed some concern.
-I don’t know if you’ve heard the rumors, but you might have some difficulties dealing with that child. He seems to have somewhat conservative values.
So Simon asked again.
– Are you sure about your skills?
-You don’t need to worry about that part. This is a child chosen by Nephthys himself.
Jane looked into Simon’s eyes.
– Just like you.
After hearing that, Simon decided to select Chiella as a member of the student council.
Simon gestured out the door toward Chiella, whose pupils were rolling with a nervous look on her face.
“Do you want to get some fresh air and talk for a moment?”
* * *
The two came up to the roof of the student center building.
The day was slowly setting and the sunset was visible. Chiella was staring straight ahead, holding a coffee cup in both hands.
Against the background of a picturesque sunset, a boy with a black coat draped over his shoulders was holding a teacup. Now I see that it was a very big back. The wind flutters, causing the sleeves to flutter and fall once.
‘What are you trying to say with such a pause?’
Chiella sipped her coffee and strained her eyes.
‘I don’t regret sharing my thoughts. Disgusting threats. Unreasonable instructions. Either way, my beliefs are…!’
“I’m not denying everything you said. Chiella.”
At that time, Simon’s voice rang out.
Chiella was a little surprised. He was smiling with his back turned.
‘Are you not angry?’
“The world’s great families must be respected. “It is also right that we should celebrate their accomplishments and achievements.”
“then…!”
“Then what about a case like this?”
Simon continued, cutting her off.
“Those who rely on the power of a great family look down on ordinary people, harass them, and mistreat them. “They use their power to suppress people and act unfairly for their own achievements.”
“Well, that’s not something a great family would do!”
She raised her voice.
“The reason great families should be respected and held in high positions is because they contribute to humanity and society from generation to generation! Duty must come before power! There is no way that a descendant of a great family would do such a bad thing! If so, you are not from a great family!”
Simon said ‘Oh’ and clapped his hands.
“Thank you for your answer, Chiella. “There are some parts that agree with me.”
“Of course!”
“Then will you take a look at this?”
Simon handed over the documents he received from Jane. Chiella tilted her head and took it.
“…!”
Three problems at the beginning of the semester that Jane pointed out.
One of them.
This is a photo taken at the magic photo booth. It looks like a first grader beating or punishing another first grader.
There are even photos of him being strangled and kicked. Although they were in the same grade, there was also a first grader who served him like a servant.
And Chiella’s pupils shook like crazy as she recognized the first year strangling her. Simon asked calmly.
“what do you think about it?”
It happens every year that the children of high-ranking nobles who have just entered Kizen are so absorbed in the power of the family that they mistreat those around them or ignore their subordinates and assistants.
Things like that will naturally be corrected if you play around with Keygen day after day.
However, Jane, who saw this incident, used the expression ‘unusual’.
This year’s first-year students are unusually showing such tendencies to a severe degree. Among them, there will be one person at the center.
Chiella’s trembling lips finally opened.
“…It’s wrong. “It shouldn’t be like this.”
“that’s right. “I think so too.”
Simon said, leaning against the fence.
“So, I’ll give you your first mission. “As a member of the first-year student council, I will be in charge of investigating this matter.”
“….”
Her shoulders were shaking, but she soon regained her composure and spoke confidently.
“Of course, I will do whatever you give me. No, it won’t end with the investigation. I will solve it myself!”
She bowed her head in greeting and walked out with enthusiastic steps.
Simon quietly looked at her back and smiled bitterly.
‘Until it’s resolved? I guess it’ll be okay.’
