Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles, Volume 1 by Yuri Kitayama

Author:Yuri Kitayama [KITAYAMA, YURI]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2018-08-28T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5: Five Years Later

Once he had turned twelve, Rio moved up into the sixth grade of the primary division of the Royal Academy of Beltrum. Aside from a few core classes, the senior years at the Academy were mostly comprised of electives, which the students chose themselves and had to complete in order to acquire the necessary credits to graduate.

Rio was currently attending one of his elective courses: swordcraft. The senior students were gathered at the Academy’s proving grounds.

“All right, I have an announcement to make before we begin today’s training. As you may know, a tournament is held annually with the knights of our kingdom... And this year’s tournament is coming up.” The students began to buzz at the instructor’s words.

The tournament between the Academy students and the knights of the kingdom was nearly a festival-like event. Spectators were welcomed from outside the Academy to watch the grand matches between student representatives from the swordcraft course and the cream of the crop from the kingdom’s military. The participating knights were all renowned elites that the students stood no chance against under normal circumstances — but they purposefully did not fight too seriously in the tournament, which allowed balanced matches to take place every year.

Ultimately, the goal was to give the students confidence and experience by letting them cross swords with the most skillful members of the military. It was a great honor for the participating student representatives, and the students who showed promise in the tournament could even be recruited early by the knighthood.

“The primary school division representatives were selected from this class. I will now announce their names — respond and step forward if you hear your name. First are the sixth years: Alphonse Rodan, Damien Basque, Jean Aaron—”

Rio watched on indifferently as the instructor listed off the names one after another to the cheers of the selected students. But then—

“ —and Rio.”

Rio’s eyes widened with surprise when he realized his name had been called. The students around him began stirring noisily.

“From the fifth years is Stewart Huguenot. That’s all.” The instructor ignored the commotion among the students and wrapped up the announcement.

“Wait a minute! I cannot accept this!” a voice suddenly protested. It was Alphonse Rodan.

“What’s wrong, Alphonse? Are you dissatisfied with the idea of representing the class?” the instructor asked, looking at Alphonse.

“That’s not it! S-Sir, I cannot accept that the commoner was selected as a class representative. It would be an embarrassment to have him challenge the knights as our representative. He’s a dunce that can’t even use magic!” Alphonse blurted out, his words scornful about Rio.

“Magic ability is not part of the selection criteria. This choice was made by prioritizing swordcraft ability.”

“Swordcraft ability? Are you suggesting that the commoner has a decent sword arm?” Alphonse asked with a sneer.

“That’s right.” The instructor nodded without hesitation. His reply made the other students frown alongside Alphonse.

“...I’m afraid I find that hard to believe. He’s a simpleton with no talent to show for.”

“That’s not something for you to judge.

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