The Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles
Vol 1 Chapter 8: Failure

Many people in this world believe in gods. It is common knowledge that magic

it is a sacred power given to mankind by Gods. Only by doing ‘Ritual Contract’ will they be able to understand about the content of sacred power. Believer—no, most believers will treat him as a heretic if he strays.

“Is that so? I think I can use your idea as a hint to understand the meaning of the contract that has finished”

Rio could not talk about what he really felt for Seria. This did not mean that he did not trust Seria, it was just that he needed to investigate the matter a little further.

“Sorry, I can't give you a hint”

“No, I understand even if only a little. About how everyone feels about it. I'm sorry for having said some strange things.”

“Yeah, that. Feelings when the contract is completed. I haven't thought too much about it. It would be interesting to do a survey about it...” Hearing Rio's words, Seria immediately got inspired. Once again, he showed a pernicious expression with interest and was immersed in his own world. Rio could only smile wryly at Seria's state.

“A, I'm sorry. I tend to get carried away whenever I start thinking about something”

Seria laughed shyly with her reddened face.

“It's okay, because I can also catch a glimpse of the sweet face of sensei”

“Na—ba-baka!”

Seria's face was flushed with embarrassment. Somehow he seems weak to jokes.

“H-That kind of thing, is Rio okay? Your classmates are terrible enough, they are happy with insulting and mocking you. Is it a coincidence that you're being bullied?”

Rio felt that Seria was trying to shift the conversation. Although from his question, he looked really worried.

“Thank you for worrying about me, but there is no problem kok” Rio feels happy about his concern so he answers in various ways so that he does not make him worry more.

“Rio really has a sense of humor that doesn't suit your age.... are you really okay?” Seria asked once more to be sure.

“Should I say that I was bullied? The level of oppression for a child is still funny. I can only ignore it. There are only a few people talking bad stuff behind my back.”

“It was, so it was just a mockery. Ha ~ so the oppression carried out by nobles is bad enough” Seria roughly scratched her head.

“I think Rio's intelligence is the same as mine. You can instantly absorb everything I teach and your academic results also improve at an incredible rate.” Seria suddenly said so with a serious expression.

“You overestimated me.... Anyone can also do the same if they try well” Seria thought Rio was smart, but it was only thanks to him retaining knowledge from life

preceding.

“I know that you're trying hard. You always study in the library until late”

Saying so, Seria showed a heartwarming expression when looking at Rio meekly.

“But isn't it natural to have tried. There is no genius who does not try. People want to be smart because they try. They try because they want to be smart. That's how. That's why Rio's smart. As someone who is praised as a genius, I can guarantee it”

“It.... I am honored. Thank you very much”

“Yes, equally. But still, I was worried about you” Saying that, Seria's expression was a little moody.

“There are many nobles in the Academy . Didn't they directly compare themselves to you? They get jealous because you can surpass them. Rio's smart, so I can't believe that you're the one who keeps everything in a bottle.... ‘kan?”

Seria said it with a timid face which caused Rio to smile a little.

“Thank you for worrying about me. But I'm fine. Look, I can deal with my own stress because the understanding people who are here are there to support me. In addition, I will never be shy to complain to you when need”

“A seven-year-old told me how to deal with stress...”.

Seria felt astonished but still smiled while saying that.

“Well, for now it may not be good, so allow me to count on you Seria-sensei ”

And Rio looked at Seria with a mischievous smile. Seria's wide smile shattered when she saw Rio acting like that.

“Alright, I'll lend you my chest this time” She widened her arms to hug Rio with her tiny body.

“Because Seria-sensei is so small, I have to lower my body to be hugged by you, ‘kan?”

“Na!? It's so small you said! I'm still in the growth stage!”

“Haha, I know. You are still 12 years old.”

“A—I feel like I'm being played like a child by someone younger than me...”.

Seria felt a strange feeling of defeat. They laughed together and thus the day ended. Then on the next day Rio came to the school, he saw the suppression had been

rising to a new level.

The table he usually sits on is littered with many scribbles and scratches on its surface. In addition, a flower is placed on the table. This flower was usually given to the dead in the Bertram Kingdom, it was definitely not something that should be given to a living person.

It seemed like they ended up using a more tangible method in suppression. Yesterday's magic lesson might have been the trigger. To do something as bland as this, Rio was amazed at the level of hatred they were suppressing. He looked at the condition of his desk and chair, and then observed the students around him.

Some of them turned their eyes away, but most of them ridiculed and laughed at him. Those whose families were in high-ranking nobles were extremely disgusting. They did not bother to try and hide their humiliation.

Coincidentally, when Rio saw Christina and Roana who were sitting near a group of high-ranked stonemasons, they avoided his gaze with an exasperated expression. Not long after, the instructor entered the classroom and saw a terrible state on Rio's desk.

“O-Oi, what happened to that table?” When the instructor saw the meaning behind the flowers placed on the table, he became confused and asked the student about the situation.

“That's where Rio sat, isn't he the culprit?” The one who said so was a Roana fan.

“Is that true?” Hearing that, the instructor turned his gaze to Rio.

“No. The table was already in such condition when I arrived this morning”

“Is that true?” The instructor looked at Rio doubtfully.

Frankly speaking, he didn't care about it, but it wouldn't be funny if he became the one to blame. He intends to avenge them with a little vengeance—

“Why should I damage my own seat? In addition, I know that according to royal law, destroying public property is a criminal act and the offender will be flogged and fined as punishment” Rio discussed his defense without the slightest hesitation.

“But I really doubt students from the prestigious Royal Academy will take such an action. That must be a wild goblin? This was a serious matter if the goblins had infiltrated the Academy. An application must be submitted to strengthen the city guard.”

hulling.....