Cheery atmosphere filled the campus as friends reunited and students began expl their new school grounds with cherry blossoms as the background.
Among the crowd, there was a boy with white hair. He was handsome and elegant, with an air of fidence surrounding him. With a white uniform that showed [Rakuen Academy] emblem on his babsp;
On his upper arm, he wore an armband with the word ‘Cypherion City Student cil' on it.
Despite his high status in the Academy City, he seemed calm and collected, not letting the attentioo his head.
That was me, looking more absent mihan usual due to exhaustion.
“What a good day to start the semester, right?”
Beside me, a tall girl with fiery red hair was smiling. She had an air of authority and elegance surrounding her. Her green eyes sparkled with mischief aement.
Unlike my white uniform, she was wearing a biform with a red tie, indig she was a senior student in the academy. She also had the same armband, which meant that she was also a member of the Student cil.
Her name was Sibyl, a sed year from [Kireinas Academy], a well-knorestigious Esper School in the Academy City. She's a Psion Master like me and has been my rival for as long as I could remember.
'Why did this happen?'
Suppressing my sigh, I stared at her with a bnk expression. I hadn't expected this development to occur when he decided to fade into the background.
'I should have never uimated the novel world.'
In hindsight, it was my own fault for letting my guard down.
After the petition was over and I recovered, the Headmaster decided that I was the perfect didate to be appointed as their representative to take part in the Academy City's student cil, an anization that took care of everythied to all Academies in Cypherion.
I accepted only because I owed the Academy everything. The be given to members of the Student cil allowed my debt-ridden academy to operate until today.
'And here I am, being a Vice-President for the Cypherion Student cil. What the heck did I do?'
For the record, the President was Sibyl. She came from a more prestigious school than me, so it was natural.
The ory would start soon, and the trouble that made novels iing would unfold. But now, I had a responsibility as a Vice-President and o act accly.
I couldn't sck off anymore.
“Seems like the udents are still lost and fused. We should go help them,” Sibyl said, her smile never fading.
In a time like this, she was always ahead of everyone in terms of responsibility and diligence. I admired that part about her the most.
I have no choice but to follow her, right? I followed her to the entrance of the Academy City where maudents gathered. And I 't fade into the background anymore. In that case, I just have to pull my weight here. At least this will help me with my future career... Hopefully.
The first day of the new semester was always busy, especially so for Cypherion student cil members. They had to wele and guide udents, solve any problems, and ensure everyone was well-adjusted to their new surroundings.
We helped udents to find a Test ter where they would duct a full body test. Everyone, without exception, had to visit this pce first before their Academy.
The goal of this test was to know how fit your body was, how good your body reacted to Psion, and how strong your mind was.
In fact, this test would be ducted monthly for the students to record their growth. I also finished my test a few days ago and got my test result.
[Ciel Rune]
Body Fitness: C
Psioion: A
Mind's State: S
Unique Ability: Daydream
Esper Level: Psion Master
At first, my stats were pretty terrible, nding me in the worst Academy in Cypherion. However, due to sheer will and hard work, I mao reach Psion Master, the sed highest theoretical level an Esper could achieve.
Some researchers believe there was a level above Psion Master, but it was just a mere theht now.
I really didn't expect to reach this level in a short amount of time. But I guess it's just a perk of being a reinator. My Mind's State being S is unusual, though.
Students in Cypherion were known for having strong minds, but an S was rare, even among them. I didn't know why I had an S rank. Maybe I was just lucky with my body.
“The udents are really something, huh? They have so much potential,” Sibyl said, breaking the sileween us.
“Yeah, it's hard to believe we were once like them,” I said.
Looking around, I was amazed and nostalgic at the sheer amount of excitement I could sense from these freshmen. When I first arrived at Academy City, I also felt the same excitement.
“At least they're eager to learn and try their best. I hope they won't get disced by the hardships of the Academy City." She let out a small sigh. “The first year was hell.”
“Well, the first year is always the toughest.”
What was more important than that, though, I was gd there was no i in my first year besides fighting with Sibyl.
Remembering that I was in a novel world, ai and a start of a story was always the perfect recipe for a disaster.
“Hey, Sibyl, what are you doing here? Have you e to see me?”
A loud voice echoed from behind, prompting us to turn around.
There was a tall boy with brown hair and green eyes, grinning at us. He was wearing the same biform as Sibyl, indig that he was also a student from [Kireinas Academy]. Upon seeing me, his expression soured atered under his breath.
“What, he's here too?”
A sense of tension filled the air. I sighed. I had no energy to deal with this guy today. This boy's name was Leon, and we had met a year ago in a bad situation.
He’s jealous of me because I got Sibyl’s attention.
Looking at Sibyl's strained expression, she seemed like she wao go away but couldn't. Her sense of duty reventing her from letting out her real thoughts out loud.
Well, let's have her hahis.
“It seems some udents need help over there. I will go first.”
“Ah!”
After saying that, I walked away from the se, ign her attempt to stop me. Her deep stare showed how betrayed she felt.
Sorry, that's your sate, so handle him well. I thought as he strode away toward a gathering of noisy udents. Let’s see what they need.
My excuse wasn't without any basis as there were several groups of udents chatting with each other in a circle, looking fused and lost.
Let's foy duties.
When I was close to them, I mao hear what they talked about.
“What should we do?”
“'t we just report it to the Academy? Or to the Academy City's student cil? We 't hide this forever.”
“I-I'm scared...”
Upon hearing the versation, I slowed down and listeo their versation. I had a bad feeling about what they were talking about but ohing was certain.
A problem arose, just like I feared.
Ruffling my hair, I sighed and approached them.
“What's wrong? I heard something about rep to the student cil here. Is there anything I help with?”
The group I approached, posed of 5 students, looked surprised at my sudden appearance, but they snized my armband and became even more flustered.
Only one guy stepped forward, a tall and muscur boy who seemed to be the leader of the group.
“Um, actually... We have a problem. you please help us?”
“I know that mud offered help.” I replied with a gentle smile. I shouldn’t e out like a scary senior in our first meeting. “Please, tell me what's wrong.”
The group of udents seemed to hesitate before one of them spoke up.
“We were expl the school grounds when we found this. I don't know whether this is just a prank or a warning, but it's really scary.”
“Hm?”
The udent gave me a paper with a message written on it. I frowned and took the paper from the guy's hand, reading its tent. It already smells like trouble before I read it.
“Hm... Iing.”
There was only one line written on the paper, but it sent chills down my spine.
“Someone had left this for us when we were walking around the campus earlier.”
“So, it's a warning message. Or a prank.” I mused. Right now, I wasn't sure what this paper meant, but I khat this could be a serious problem if left alone.
‘Meaning we have to take care of this and my workload will increase.’
“It seems that you've caught onto it too.”
A voiterrupted them, causing them to turn around. The udents reized the voice’s owner and excimed.
“P-President?”
“Wow! It's Sybil, the Fiery Fairy.”
Standing behind them was Sibyl and Leon. Sibyl seemed troubled, while Leon looked annoyed. She waved a simir paper to the one I held in her hand.
Looking at her waving it around made him sigh i.
“Ciel, we have some work to do,” she said as she dragged me away. “Sorry, Leon. You go back to school. Leave this to the student cil.”
“H-Hey, wait! I walk on my own. Hey!” I excimed in surprise. She was to for him to resist without using Psion. But if I used it, there was a ce she would get hurt.
Why is she so pushy? It's not like her at all.
I ushed toward a secluded area behind a building, and Sibyl started pag around angrily.
“I knew something was off!” She shouted and stomped the ground.