I was exposed as the strongest magician to my sister, who has severe brother complex. I can no longer hide my abilities at school!

Chapter 12 : Open Challenge?

Why does she need to show Alvin’s abilities?

The students, unaware of the fact that Cecil just wanted to show off her brother’s capabilities. They obediently followed Cecil, who was their admiration, to the training ground.

And Alvin, too, with a somewhat exhausted expression, appeared in a corner of the training ground.

“Y-You actually came…”

“There was a note in my uniform pocket that said, ‘Big sister is feeling lonely’. If I had ignored it, who knows what would have happened to me when I came back here…!”

“Um… Is this about wanting to lick candy?”

Probably not.

“Sorry, Cecil-sama! So, what should we do?”

One student raised their hand and asked Cecil.

Cecil, who was holding a wooden sword, responded with a smile on her face, “That’s a good question!”

“We want to know how skilled everyone is in ‘combat,’ according to the instructors. This will influence the curriculum.”

In this academy, regardless of whether one aspired to be a magician, a knight, or anything else, everyone received the same classes. The intention was to deepen interactions within and outside of classes through grouping, as well as to learn knowledge beyond one’s specialty. However, this policy had its drawbacks.

Simply put, if you were good at something, you would show improvement, but if you were not, you would stagnate.

In other words, giving a sword to someone who had never swung one would not yield good results, and forcing someone unable to use magic to do so would also be fruitless.

However, in this academy with many nobles, the policy was to understand each individual’s skills and assign appropriate curricula accordingly. Thus, there was not just one instructor for each class. Instructors were assigned based on the students’ needs, allowing everyone to improve equally. Of course, this was a different story for subjects like history and economics.

“Among you, is there anyone who doesn’t use swords or magic?”

Cecil asked the group, and not a single hand was raised. Even if one aspired to inherit a house or become a civil servant, self-defense skills were essential. It seemed that everyone had learned something solid.

“Oh, um! I can use magic, though…”

At that moment, Sofia, standing next to Alvin, timidly raised her hand.

“Oh? Could it be that you’re a healing mage?”

A healing mage, or a healer, referred to someone who used magic to heal others. They specialized in support magic, and their role was crucial on the battlefield, often being highly valued.

“Yes!”

“Well… then, let’s have someone else do it this time. Healing mages are a bit special.”

“Nee-san, actually, I…”

“Come on, let’s focus and get started!”

“Nee-san, I can’t do anything!”

Ignoring the desperately raised hand of one student, Cecil continued speaking.

“It’s good that everyone else can do something! So, from now on, each of you will show your abilities so that I can fulfill the request given to me.”

However, Cecil hesitated.

“Showing everyone’s abilities one by one would take a lot of time. You all probably want to explore the academy, and those who live in the dorms might want to organize their belongings. So, I’ve decided that everyone will show their abilities at once!”

“Does that mean you’ll be sparring with everyone, Lady Cecil…?”

“No, that’s not it!”

Cecil smiled, turning her gaze away from everyone.

In her line of sight, her beloved brother’s figure was clearly visible—

“Everyone, let’s seriously aim to defeat Al-kun!”

That’s what she said… And Alvin burst into tears.

“Um, well… I’m afraid that might be a bit harsh.”

“Huh?… Why?”

“That Duke’s son… I mean, Alvin-sama, can’t possibly handle this many people all alone. In fact, he might struggle even against one person. If Cecil-sama were to take on this role instead…”

“Huh? But, Al-kun can easily defeat me! He deflected my sword twice when I was on guard!”

“Nee-san listen to me onc—”

“Al-kun, can you shut up for a moment?”

However, despite saying that, everyone’s expression seemed to convey disbelief.

Well, that’s understandable. The rumors about the disgraceful behavior of the son of the Duke’s Astarea was often heard and it couldn’t possibly lead to anything positive. A person who embodies incompetence and indulgence could never surpass someone who has put in effort.

While Cecil refrained from openly ridiculing Alvin in front of him, everyone else directed mocking laughter toward Alvin.

“Why doesn’t anyone believe…? It’s not just everyone else, but why won’t they believe?”

That was Alvin’s impression, and it was understandable.

However, Cecil, skilled in doting on her younger brother, was not a lady to give up easily in such a situation.

Her face quickly transformed from a melancholic expression to a stern one as she pointed at Alvin.

“Well then, if anyone here can defeat Al-kun, I’ll fulfill their one request!”

“A new form of threat?!”

Alvin couldn’t help but let out such words.

However, paying no attention to Alvin, the students erupted into an unusual excitement mixed with commotion.

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