Chapter 63: 15 years old Inglis and Chiral's Royal Knight Academy (13)
「The test itself is simple. The three of you will enter a certain place and come back here within the time limit. You pass once you’re out.」 「A certain place?」 「A subspace created by an Artifact.」 「So there are Artifacts like that.」 「Yes, it’s very valuable. I call the subspace the 『Maze of Trials』 where your strength and willpower will be tested. Depending on the situation, you may even face traumatic experiences. Will you still take it?」
Principal Miliera strained her usually gentle expression. However, the three didn’t waver. They all answered with a solid yes.
「Very well. Then——」 「Hold on a minute!」
A voice raised from another direction. When they looked over, it was the daughter of Prime Minister Althea, Liselotte from the Knight division. Besides her were her envoy, the twin with red and blue hair from the Squire division. The red-haired one was Van, the blue-haired one was Ray.
「What’s the matter, Miss Liselotte?」 「The special extracurricular study’s permit was proof of the student’s excellence. Procuring that permit in the first year is proof of honor! It’s unfair that you only give that chance to those three! I wish to take the test as well!」
There was a point to what she said. The chance must be given equally. As the Principal also thought the same, she nodded at Liselotte’s claim.
「You are right, Miss Liselotte. Then I permit your participation. If there is anyone who wishes to take part, you may come forward. However, not everyone can take it, danger to a certain degree is to be taken into account.」
After being called by the Principal, several students applied to take the test. Amongst them was Pullum——
「Stop it, Pullum……! You’re a klutz, you’ll get injured if you participate by yourself!」 「No, I’m taking it……!」 「Principal, stop her!」 「In terms of criteria, I must permit Miss Pullum’s participation.」 「EEeeh……! Then, me too……! What about me——!?」 「Hmm…… Forgive me.」 「Guess as much… Haah……」 「Are you okay?」