When she heard my question, she fell silent for quite a while. This was understandable. After all, a question like this will somehow or rather reveal the state of their countrys politics, and it wouldnt be too good to reveal it to some random outsider like me.

If youre not comfortable with answering

No, attaining victory is of my own will, you should be able to understand now, right?

Princess Michelles expression was serious. Although I dont know why, but I could somehow feel her intentions flowing out. This was probably what they called a royaltys aura.

I smiled.

I understand. Lets find a time to confirm your battle style, and then move on to forming our battle strategies.

Though, Im not sure whether the PvP experiences I got from playing my games in the past will be helpful. Although this is an RPG world, but, the degree of reality is too high that I somehow doubt my previous experiences will be useful.

Lets start this afternoon, then!

Princess Michelle immediately said.

This afternoon

Even though I already promised Shir

I will inform Shir, so dont worry.

Ms. Mari immediately assured me.

Alright, then I will be counting on you. Then lets meet up later, Princess Michelle.

I bid her goodbye with a Magicians greeting, and quickly left the office.

Annual Tournament? Looks like its time to earn money again.

After I just finished explaining to her about the Annual Tournament, Lanya excitedly shouted out.

Stop joking around! Arent your dangerous magic tools against the rules?

Nope~ Every participant is entitled to one magic tool per match. Hahaha, I will be going on ahead to prepare the necessary materials~

After saying that, Lanya ran out of the Activity Room like the wind, and the door was slammed shut.

In the end, the people in the room were only left with me and Yybril, who was reading a book.

Just to add on, this is a rest lounge created by the academys strongest trio. Yes, this place is called a rest lounge, as they only spend their time resting in this Activity Room, and that is the only activity in this room.

Of course, within the student population, they like to call this Society as the Strongest Blue-White-Pink Society, and this is somehow an appropriate name.

(t/n: Lanya: Blue, Yybril: White, Falan: Pink. Honestly, it sounds better in mandarin.)

A school competition itself isnt much of a big deal. However, if politics and business were to interfere in such a thing, then the competition will lose its meaning.

Yybril said without raising her head. She must be referring to the pairing between me and Princess Michelle.

I dont have a choice, and this is the reality of the situation. Speaking of which, has Ms. Saint ever participated in the Annual Tournament?

No. Because it hasnt even been a year since I enrolled into this academy.

Not even a year?

Yes. As you can see, Im a Holy Knight, and this is a magic academy. Im only here to improve on my magical knowledge, and not to learn magic. I come from the Light Church of Cyde, and not from any other schools. Also, I dont even belong to any class, so I dont have the right to participate.

Then thats really a pity. If Ms. Saint were to participate, I bet the rest of the participants will not even have the slight possibility of winning.

Can you please stop calling me Ms. Saint? Just call me Yybril like how Lanya and Falan do. Ms. Saint sounds very weird, you know?

Yes, Ms. Yybril.

The point is to drop off the honorifics!

Ms. Yybril, youre acting up again.

You

She shook her head as she diverted her attention back to her book. Shes probably trying to ignore me.

However, I also gave up on throwing retorts. After all, compared to other people, Yybril is more still and inflexible. She lives her life bounded by rules, and it is hard to joke with her. Our relationship only managed to progress this far because of my hard work this past month, however, she will also get mad if I go too far.

Also, even though this girl is usually expressionless, but

She flares up very easily. If she ever enter such a state of fury, as long as I say the way youre acting right now is against gods will, she will immediately calm herself down.

Although I hate to admit, but I have to say, god, your name is really useful. I will definitely use your name to the fullest.

Only an hour was left till the opening of the battle arena. From now till then, I will just spend my time resting in the Activity Room.

I opened my skill list, and tapped on the Meditation skill.

Meditation

Increases the rate of HP and MP recovery.

Will be interrupted when attacked.

Additional effects: Every hour of continuous meditation will permanently increase your Max MP by 2 points.

As I do not have the additional stats from the Magician class, I could only rely on this method to increase my Max MP, or else my MP will be depleted instantly after using a few spells.

Do you really think I can keep using magic as long as I have the willpower to do so? Its not Im like the man who carries a drill.

Hence, I closed my eyes, and began my meditation. However, to me, it was just sleeping. After all the skill activates by itself, and what I actually do does not matters. This is probably a benefit of being me.

Oh? Why are you here?

Youre still sleeping? Are you serious? Even though youre just an idiot

Seems like I cant wake you up normally, I have no choice then

Suddenly, I heard a strange voice. However, as it hasnt even been an hour, I will not be able to gain any MP if I wake up now.

Pa!

My meditation was interrupted, and at the same time, I felt like my face was burning.

Are you crazy!? I was meditating!

I roared at the person in front of me.

I tried to stop her, but there was nothing I could do. She said that it wouldnt matter even if she interrupted your meditation.

Yybril, who was standing at the side, said apologetically.

What do you mean by it wouldnt matter You wasted an hour of my time

Eh? If Yybril is standing at the side, then who is in front of me?

I turned my head back, and what entered my vision was glimmering white hair.

And also that familiar twin-tails.

A Aliyah?

Hahaha, it seems you still remember me.

The person who appeared in front of me, was actually the girl I met in the Beginners Village The Fire Dual-swordswoman, Aliyah!