/From Vanilla's perspective/
Magic is deeply rooted in this world.
I was born into an ordinary family, with no famous ancestors who were great magicians, and not a drop of special blood running through my veins.
Every year, I watch the springtime youth of underclassmen from the guest seat, impressed by the many talented students.
During this observation, I had a thought.
In this world, there exist supernatural abilities beyond magic, known as "skills" or "arts."
Of course, I possess them myself.
I have a question about this.
All living beings in this world possess magic, also known as life force, which varies in size and strength from person to person.
This life force is what determines if magic can be used or not, and there are those who can use it and those who cannot.
I understand this.
It's similar to the differences in natural abilities among individuals, such as those who excel at ball games or running, and those who do not.
For the past three years, I've been learning in this academy and, thankfully, I have been given the role of student council president.
I have a strong intuition that every living being has "different skills and arts" based on their individuality.
Perhaps each of them differs depending on the individual's "shape of the soul." I am convinced, at least as far as my own values are concerned. The use of force, conflict, or skills and arts in academia may not be necessary. That's what I believe.
Currently, these things are highly valued in the world. They are certainly important and I understand that. The use of force is necessary to protect our neighbors, and wisdom is necessary to develop civilization.
However, they are ultimately "meaningless" in terms of truly living a happy life...
In essence...
They are just accessories and byproducts that arise in the process.
If there were the greatest skills and supernatural abilities in this world, those that could destroy all the sorrows, grief, and condolences of people...
It would be the ability to "wish for someone's happiness."
The ability to "make someone smile."
The ability to "discourage and prevent conflicts."
The ability to "sacrifice oneself for someone else."
Perhaps this is the ultimate egoism that neglects one's own existence.
It is difficult to express it in words. Still, that might be the power of such a thing.
The smallest yet most significant power.
It is not a dangerous force like military might.
Nor is it a sophisticated thing like academia.
It is a way of being that everyone possesses.
As a novice, perhaps no matter how much training I undergo, it may be difficult for me to possess such abilities. After all, everyone thinks they are the most important person. I am no exception to that.
Saying it is easy, but doing it is difficult.
Those who can do it must surely be great fools or madmen.
"I want to meet such a fool."
In this way, I will continue to wait for the existence that I have never met before.
I want to preach to such an idiot once, and then discern their soul.
I want to see if I am worthy of standing next to that person.
"Let's continue to wait."
For the "real hero, the great fool" surrounded by a blooming smile like a big flower.