Secretly and stealthily, I checked the student's status.
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Name: Lockmann Harst
Race: Human
Class: Summoner
Gender: Male
Age: 14
Level: 9
Health: 275/275
Mana: 500/500
Strength: 30
Agility: 20
Intelligence: 62
Willpower: 10
Status: Stable
Skills: |Ashen Arrow Lv. 1| |Summon Spirit Lv. 3| |Flame Cannon Lv. 1| |Liquid Bullet Lv. 1| |Physical Boost Lv. 2| |Parallel Thought Lv. 1| |Dispel Curse Lv. 1| |Cleanse Lv. 1| |Appraisal Lv. 2| |Mystic Tongue Lv. 4|
Unique Skill: N/A
Titles: N/A
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("Woah… That's a lot of skills, not to mention pretty high levels.") [Solace]
I observed him from afar, testing whether or not he had noticed.
("No sign of him noticing… Should I try it on someone else?") [Solace]
I scanned the room of potential targets, but decided to stop.
("Now that I think about it… Isn't this privacy invasion?") [Solace]
Looking at people's information without consent didn't really sit well with me, so I decided to use it in situations I deem necessary.
("Let's do something else.") [Solace]
Turning my attention away from |Analyze| I attempted to follow along with Fina's class.
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As per usual, the lecture went in one ear and out the other. It's not that it was boring, it's just that I still didn't fully grasp all of the terms and random stuff given.
"|Mystic Tongue| |Experience| had been exceeded. |Mystic Tongue| has gained a level." [Spirit Guide]
("Oh, nice. Maybe I should pay more attention to class next time so I could get more levels.") [Solace]
As the class neared its end, Ross gave out the usual homework.
"The homework is optional, but should be done in preparation for the quiz next week. For those of you who fail, there will be remedial lessons afterwards." [Ross]
She closed her lecture with a warning, and the students began to leave.
("I guess it's time for Fina to move on to that one class. What was it called again…? I know it had something to do with magic…") [Solace]
Fina packed her belongings after she copied down anything written on the chalkboard and headed towards the door.
"Ah, Fina, please wait a moment." [Ross]
Stopping Fina from leaving, her teacher beckoned her over with a hand.
"Come. I have something to speak to you about." [Ross]
Heeding her words, Fina approached Ross.
"Yes?" [Fina]
"I've been looking at your performance up until now, and I have to say you are doing quite well. Have you considered what you want to major in?" [Ross]
"...Not yet." [Fina]
("...Wait. Hold up. Is Fina a college student?! I thought this was highschool!") [Solace]
Much to my surprise, apparently the school Fina attended ran similarly to a college system.
"Have you considered majoring in magic theory? It seems to suit you most." [Ross]
"I… don't think I want to major in that." [Fina]
"Then how about practical combat? I heard from Mr. Urth that your magic handling was something to be desired." [Ross]
("That's true… I remember seeing his face when Fina hit bullseye on every target during training.") [Solace]
From watching Fina the past two weeks, she didn't hesitate to ace pretty much every class. From the summoning class that Ross taught, to the basic combat class that Urth taught, and the noble's etiquette that Wendle the weird old lady taught. They were nothing in front of Fina's physical and mental prowess.
"That… I was simply doing as instructed." [Fina]
"What was instructed was to hit the 20 yard targets. I was informed that you hit all of the 100 yard targets." [Ross]
"I wanted to do some practice." [Fina]
Though she said practice, it didn't really feel like it. I recalled the time when she shot a liquid bullet through each target with the accuracy of a sniper.
("She should be put in advance combat class at this point.") [Solace]
Ross sighed at Fina's indecision, so she brought up another point.
"In that case… What job do you want in the future?" [Ross]
"...Maybe an adventurer?" [Fina]
"I'm going to stop you right there. That job has an unstable income and always has the risk of dying." [Ross]
I wanted to retort, but I didn't have a mouth to tell her that Fina was probably already an adventurer.
"How about you try becoming a mage? Perhaps even a knight?" [Ross]
"Ms. Ross, they both have the same risks as adventurers." [Fina]
"Indeed, but they have a stable income." [Ross]
"..." [Fina]
Fina didn't say anything in reply. Judging from her reaction, I assumed that knights and mages were held in high regard.
"Alright, how about dungeon clearing?" [Ross]
("Dungeon clearing?") [Solace]
It was the first I've heard of it, but I could recall seeing it once in Fina's textbook.
("Wasn't it that job where they hunted monsters in caves?") [Solace]
"Ms. Ross, I don't know if I want to pick any of those." [Fina]
"Fina. With your grades, you can be any of those. Listen, a few of our third years will be participating in a dungeon raid. I can grant you a spot among them as a temporary trainee. How about you give it a go before giving up on it?" [Ross]
Ross seemed a bit pushy to me, but Fina silently nodded.
"If you're going this far… I accept. May I ask for the date of the raid?" [Fina]
Ross's expression brightened, which made me feel slightly suspicious of her.
"I'll tell you in three days. It might take a bit for the procedures, but I can guarantee you a spot." [Ross]
"...I'll be waiting." [Fina]
And like that, we left the classroom.