“Suzuha-kun. Bring Unyu-ko here immediately.”
Unyu-ko was the High Elf who, until recently, had been possessed by a vampire. Usually, she looked like nothing more than a little girl.
As far as Yuzuriha knew, she was the second strongest on this continent.
The first, of course, was the self-proclaimed commoner in front of them.
“Right now?”
“Yes. The moment she finishes with Suzuha-kun’s Brother, we’ll send Unyu-ko in without a moment’s delay.”
“And why is that?”
“Don’t you see?”
Yuzuriha declared with a dead serious face.
“After being beaten by the ‘commoner’ Brother, we’ll have the ‘little girl’ Unyu-ko beat her too—let’s make her believe that Brother’s strength really isn’t anything special. Only Unyu-ko can do that.”
“You’re a demon, Yuzuriha-san.”
By the way, a “demon” (oni) is a monster that exists on the Eastern continent.
“Then, Suzuha-kun, do you wish to increase the number of rivals?”
“I’ll go call her at full speed!”
And so, Suzuha performed a magnificent about-face and brought Unyu-ko.
As a result of Suzuha’s Brother and Unyu-ko teaming up to beat the lone girl from the foreign continent…
Tsubaki, the samurai girl with the incredibly large chest, fell into a massive misunderstanding.
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7
The construction of the Female Knight Academy’s branch school was progressing at a breakneck pace. I was constantly impressed by how amazing the craftsmen were—and then, one day…
Yuzuriha-san brought up the topic of entrance exams, and I tilted my head in confusion.
“Entrance exams? Is such a thing really necessary?”
“It is obviously necessary.”
Schools on this continent generally operate on a two-semester system starting in April and October, and it’s common to be able to enter during either. Thus, the plan was for the branch school to open its doors in October.
This was based on the assumption that construction would be finished in time, of course.
So, holding an entrance exam for the October intake soon was technically the correct thing to do.
But that’s only if the number of applicants exceeds the capacity.
“But this is a branch school in the middle of nowhere, and one with zero track record, you know?”
“The fact that the local lord is you is the major issue. Furthermore, if I may say so myself, I am somewhat well-known as well. It’s a matter of promotional effect.”
“I see…?”
Setting myself aside, the fact that Yuzuriha-san was at the same school would certainly have an outstanding promotional effect. In other words, there was a possibility that hopeful applicants would come flocking in.
I decided I should get a third-party opinion.
“Ayano-san, what do you think?”
When I called out to her, Ayano-san, ever the professional, immediately pulled out some documents to answer.
“Let’s see… yes. Even at this point, we have already received inquiries exceeding ten times our enrollment capacity. The schedule for the entrance exam has already been set as well.”
Are you serious?
Was I the only one who thought no applicants would come?
Seeing me in a state of shock, Ayano-san made a face as if something had finally clicked for her.
“I see… So that’s why, when I suggested that we should establish a separate recommendation track for admission to flaunt our friendly relations with the Duchy of Uentas, you agreed without a second thought.”
“Ayano-dono… Could that perhaps be something like a ‘backdoor admission’?”
“Not at all. I’m envisioning something like an exchange student program. After all, this is a golden opportunity to demonstrate friendship and harmony at a practical military level.”
“Well, that makes sense.”
“Above all, Your Excellency declared that nationality would not be a requirement for admission.”
“…No, it’s not like I was thinking that far ahead, you know?”
Common sense dictates that only citizens of the home country can enter a military academy.
Given the purpose of training soldiers and the risk of spies infiltrating, it’s only natural.
However, this time, I had abolished the nationality requirement for the branch school. Because, well…
Among the commoners, there are a fair number of children who can’t prove their nationality for various reasons. This is even more true in a Margraviate bordering other nations.
I figured if those children had talent, they might as well study at the Female Knight Academy.
I abolished it mostly on my own authority for that reason, but…
“I didn’t expect there to be so many applicants.”
“Then, Your Excellency, shall we reinstate the nationality requirement?”
“No, that’s fine.”
However, that gave rise to a single concern.
“…I wonder what kind of school those people think they’re coming to?”
To be blunt, the level of this new branch school was low.
At least, it was supposed to be in my mind.
It was a newly established school in a remote region, and it lacked any wealth of know-how.
In fact, I had even thought about calling in wounded soldiers who were forced to retire due to injuries as combat instructors, and then just letting the students engage in actual combat against magical beasts.
That’s why I thought it was impossible for the school to attract attention from other countries, let alone anyone outside the local area…
However, Yuzuriha-san and Ayano-san’s opinions were completely different from mine.
“That is obvious. They no doubt believe this to be the finest female knight training institution on the continent. Wouldn’t you agree, Ayano-dono?”
“Without a doubt. They likely view it as the ultimate educational institution, making even that legendary Maid’s Valley look lukewarm. After all, Your Excellency is the founder.”
“Because if you can graduate, you are guaranteed to become a top-tier female knight.”
“The training content will surely be described in one word: ‘Hell.’ But if they can graduate, they will be recognized even by the military high command, and a path to the absolute elite course will be guaranteed. That’s likely how they see it.”
“Something like serving as an escort for female royalty, then moving from Commander of the Royal Guard to Grand Master of the Knights?”
“Something like that. Normally it would be a pipe dream, but after all, they would be graduates of the Female Knight Academy branch school under Your Excellency’s personal sponsorship.”
“Whaaaaaaaaat…!?”
I turned pale at the things Yuzuriha-san and Ayano-san were saying.
This was bad. This was extremely bad.
Apparently, the public’s expectations for this branch school in the middle of nowhere had somehow pierced the heavens. Yuzuriha-san was probably the cause.
Regardless, this was very bad as it stood.
I had to somehow bring those expectations, which had grown too high before I knew it, back down to an appropriate level.
I racked my brain—and suddenly, a flash of inspiration hit me.
“Yuzuriha-san, I’ve thought of something.”
“What is it?”
“I think we need to let the applicants know the current reality.”
“Ho. And then?”
“So, before the exam, I thought I’d show them something like, ‘Our school is basically at this level.’ Specifically, by having Suzuha do a mock battle or something.”
“I see… However, you are unexpectedly ruthless.”
“Eh?”
“You intend to show them the difference in level from the very first move and go in to break their spirits!”
“…Is that how it works?”
If I showed them the “low level” right at the start, most of the applicants who came because they admired Yuzuriha-san would surely leave in disappointment.
Our reputation would suffer, but that was better than having them be disappointed after they enrolled.
Though it felt a bit odd to describe it as “breaking their spirits”… well, whatever.
“Very well. Naturally, I shall participate as well.”
“Hmm… That’s true. Please do.”
Since they had come all the way to this remote region, I thought it might be nice to at least let them see the popular Yuzuriha-san before they went home.
Surely, they wouldn’t mistake the school for being high-level just by seeing Yuzuriha-san alone. In that case, I had every reason to ask her.
When I nodded, Yuzuriha-san smiled with a terrifyingly good look on her face for some reason.
“And so, you will naturally participate as well.”
I wondered what Yuzuriha-san was talking about.
“No, no, I’m not a student. Besides, I’m a man.”
“And that is where this outfit comes in.”
What Yuzuriha-san pulled out was a dress covered in frilly lace.
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