Seidoukan Academy's campus consisted of three main buildings.
Each division—Middle School, High School, and University—had its own separate facility, arranged around a spacious central courtyard.
With the addition of student dormitories and various other facilities, the entire campus spanned an immense area, far larger than even some of the most prestigious academies outside the city.
Kaiser walked through the largest of the three—the High School building, brushing past a few lingering students who had yet to leave for the day.
His destination lay at the very top floor of the building.
There, an office awaited him.
The Student Council Office.
"I should be in the right place."
Standing before the office door, Kaiser took a moment to collect his thoughts before reaching out and pressing the notification buzzer beside the entrance.
"Beep—beep—"
A holographic window materialized in the air before him, its screen completely black.
Then, a voice rang out.
"Hello. How may I assist you?"
It was a cold, mechanical tone—an AI response system, undoubtedly pre-programmed.
Kaiser raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Pretty advanced setup."
Muttering under his breath, he wasted no time getting to the point.
"I'm Kaiser, a first-year in the High School division. I'm here to apply for authorization to use an Orga Lux."
The moment those words left his lips, there was a brief silence.
Then—
"Come in."
This time, a different voice responded.
Unlike the emotionless AI, this voice carried warmth, yet retained an air of composure and authority.
It was a sweet voice, but with a steadfast calmness that made it distinct.
"Shhh—"
The automatic doors slid open, revealing a space so immense that it was hard to believe it was merely the Student Council Office.
Kaiser hesitated for a moment, then stepped inside.
The floor was covered in dark brown carpeting, and the room was furnished with a full set of luxurious leather chairs and tables.
The walls were adorned with scenic paintings of Seidoukan Academy, creating an atmosphere of opulence and grandeur.
At the very back of the office, the wall was replaced by a massive glass window, offering a breathtaking aerial view of the city below.
From this vantage point, the streets of Asterisk looked like a miniature model, spread out beneath the sky.
In front of this panoramic view, a large oak desk sat elegantly.
And behind that desk—
A girl.
She had brilliant golden hair.
Not the smooth, silky kind, but a flowing cascade of wavy curls, exuding an elegance and allure that instantly caught the eye.
Her entire presence radiated calm confidence, and her beauty was undeniable—she was, without a doubt, a stunningly gorgeous young woman.
"I am Claudia Enfield, Student Council President of Seidoukan Academy."
With an elegant, composed smile, the girl gestured toward Kaiser in welcome.
"Welcome to the Student Council, Kaiser."
Kaiser did not respond immediately.
Instead, he subtly observed her.
"So this is Claudia…?"
Claudia Enfield.
Seidoukan Academy's Student Council President.
And, just like Kaiser, she was also a first-year high school student.
But unlike his ordinary status, Claudia was far from obscure.
She was one of the most well-known figures in Seidoukan Academy.
Not only was she the Student Council President, but she was also ranked second among all Genestella in Seidoukan.
To top it off, her parents were high-ranking officials in "Galaxy", one of the Integrated Enterprise Foundation's most powerful conglomerates.
She was the perfect blend of talent, beauty, and wealth—an untouchable high-society heiress.
In the original story, she was also one of the main heroines, and at times, her popularity even surpassed that of the actual female lead.
For Kaiser, meeting Claudia here was the equivalent of seeing a two-dimensional character brought to life—a surreal experience.
Fortunately, he had already mentally prepared himself beforehand, so he remained composed.
"Nice to meet you, President Enfield."
Kaiser greeted her politely, mirroring her calm demeanor.
"Just call me Claudia."
She responded with a polite smile, unfazed.
"I've already received your request. You're here to apply for authorization to use an Orga Lux, correct?"
"That's right."
Kaiser nodded.
"As far as I know, all students at Seidoukan Academy are theoretically eligible to apply for an Orga Lux."
"So, I'd like to request your assistance with the process."
An Orga Lux was, in essence, a superior version of a standard Lux weapon.
Both were Mana-conversion weapons, but the difference lay in their core material.
While ordinary Lux weapons used Manadyte as their power source, Orga Lux weapons were powered by Urm-Manadyte—a material of far greater purity and potency.
Urm-Manadyte was exceptionally rare, offering not only higher energy output but also special abilities that standard Lux weapons lacked.
Because of this, Orga Lux weapons were far more powerful than their standard counterparts and could greatly enhance a wielder's combat prowess.
Naturally, Kaiser had set his sights on acquiring one.
But—
"That's true—in theory, any student can apply for an Orga Lux."
Claudia acknowledged his statement but then added,
"However, you're aware that this is just theoretical, aren't you?"
Indeed.
While the official policy stated that any student could apply, reality was another matter entirely.
"Unlike standard Lux weapons, Orga Lux weapons are far too rare and valuable to be freely distributed."
"Most Orga Lux are directly managed by the Integrated Enterprise Foundation."
"The Foundation only provides a limited number of these weapons to each academy, allowing students to use them temporarily. However, students are only granted usage rights—not ownership. The weapons still belong to the Foundation."
"And the primary reason they do this is to collect usage data."
Kaiser remained silent as Claudia continued.
"After all, Orga Lux weapons are different from standard Lux—they have will of their own."
"They choose their own wielders."
"If an Orga Lux does not acknowledge its wielder, it simply cannot be used."
Claudia patiently explained, subtly implying—
"Even though all students can apply, due to their scarcity, power, and unpredictable nature, the selection process is extremely strict."
"If a student is ranked highly in the academy or has proven themselves in the Festa, their chances of approval are much higher."
Then, with a small smile, she added—
"But Kaiser… I don't think your application will be easily approved."
Claudia knew.
She had already investigated him before he even entered the room.
She knew his standing in the academy.
She knew that, based on his "ordinary" level, his application would likely be outright rejected.
But Kaiser had anticipated this.
"Please submit my application."
His voice remained calm.
"…Alright."
Claudia studied him for a moment before nodding.
"I'll submit the request on behalf of the Student Council. You can wait for the results."
"Thank you."
Kaiser gave a small nod of appreciation.
Then, turning away from her—
He activated his Authority.
"————"
An invisible force surged from his body—so faint that no ordinary human could perceive it.
But—
"…Huh?"
Claudia's expression shifted ever so slightly.