The Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles
Vol 1 Chapter 9: Development

“First, What is magic? How do we activate magic? These are the two main topics that we will focus on. Does anyone want to share their opinion on magic? How's princess Christiana?”

“ya. It was a technique used to disrupt the laws of nature and create various phenomena.”

“ohh, great answer. As expected of the princess.” Hearing her praise, the students around her gave a glint of admiration with an expression as if saying ‘As expected of Christiana.

“Magic can be defined from various points of view. What Princess Christiana has just done is a definition that focuses on the nature and essence of magic. Magic is a technique used to disrupt the laws of nature and create various phenomena. This definition comes from a book written by the famous witch, Zera-sama.” The students showed interest in Seria's words.

“Now there is also another generally accepted definition that focuses on magic activators. I wonder if you all know about the process of magic activation. What about you Scott?” Called by Seria, the student named Scott stood confidently.

“Yes, magic activation is done by chanting the spells learned during ‘Ritual Contract’.”

“Nn~~ you were mistaken at the preparatory stage with the activation stage. Then, next Roana-san.” Knowing that the answer was incorrect, Scott regretfully sat back down. The one who was called, Roana stood up from her seat.

“Yes, this process is divided into several main steps. Creates an animating picture of magic spells, releases magic power, and recites spells. Those three steps are the basis for activating magic.” Roana answered without hesitation.

“As expected of Roana-san. As you said, there are 3 steps in activating magic. However, there is one important concept that supports all three. Do you know what it is?”

“It .... I don't know.” Not knowing the answer, he showed a regretful and pouting expression on his lips.

“I understand, then, how about you Rio?”

“Control on magic power.”

“True. As expected.” The soft sound of tongues flicking from the students can be heard in the classroom. Rio knew something that roana did not know. They can't accept that reality. Hearing those voices, Seria could only sigh in her mind and continue her lesson.

“Unexpectedly, it turns out that no one noticed it, but the control of the power of sihit is the most important thing of magic. When using magic, everyone recites spells and contracts, right? During that time, you have subconsciously controlled your magic power.” Other than Rio, it was the first time everyone heard about it. Each of them showed an appearance filled with curiosity.

“Control of magic power is not the only thing that matters during the magic activation process. To control it, it is also necessary to know the class of magic itself. Why do you think there are magic spells that people cannot contract? Control of magic power is related to it.” The students in the class seriously listened to Seria's explanation.

“Sensei!” Raising his hands together with a loud screaming sound, a boy broke the silence in the classroom.

“Yes, Stead.” Seria turned her attention towards the student named Stead. Who raised his hand.

“In other words, people who are unable to complete ‘Ritual Contract’ have poor control over their magic power, right?” Stead looked at Rio and showed a mocking smile. Many other students do the same. Rio ignored them with a calm expression, continuing to focus on the lesson. On the other hand, Seria slightly frowned.

“I'm sorry, I'll be careful. Thank you for telling me.” Although he was reprimanded by Seria, Stead sat down with a satisfied appearance.

“Alright, let's continue the lesson.” After that, the learning progressed smoothly without any problems and the class ended in an instant.

“As expected of Seria-sensei ! It is truly worthy for a genius like you to be able to be recorded in the history of the Royal Academy. I'm very impressed with your knowledge so deep.” When the class ended, Stead approached Seria and started praising her. Stead was a student who was one year under Rio, the son of the Duke family.

“Ahaha. Thank you.” Seria thanked him with a somewhat forced smile. During that time, Rio quickly packed his things into the bag and got ready to leave the classroom.

“Ah, Rio!” Seeing him, Seria called out to him.

“Oi, ordinary people. Even though you can't use magic, why are you taking these subjects, when the only ability you have is just cheap trick words? You're just a despicable bastard who endangers the sanctity of women and girls in this class.” However, someone disputed Stead's words. Seria stepped willingly and positioned herself between Rio and Stead.

“I don't know with what you said that, but he's free to choose the subjects he wants.” For Rio, this kind of problem was an everyday occurrence and he chose to ignore it as usual.

“Hmph, you lowly wedge, I will remember the manner of a commoner like you, so you better start running away in fear. I've misunderstood you before, so take this as a warning.”

“What do you mean?”

“Tch, such humiliation, you pretended not to hear me? Don't lie to yourself, thanks to your foul wits can you enroll in the Royal Academy? In the end ordinary people like you are just ordinary people, fools who will only slow us down, bullies.” He was one of the boys who flicked their tongues earlier.

“Understanding, then, I will try my best not to stand out in learning from now on.”

“N? Ha, haha, what the hell are you saying? I said from now on don't come this class again.” Shi~ n, class becomes silent. The students who were around Rio gave cold gazes. In the middle of it. Christiana acted even though the situation had nothing to do with her, the nervous Flora became agitated, and roana sneered, they had all heard Rio's conversation.

“I heard that have cheated and hurt women. Your existence is something that cannot be ignored.” Social Status, Heredity, Honor, Wealth. All noble girls seek marriage partners based on the condition. From birth, the child of nobility is obliged to find a suitable life partner.

But, around the age of twelve, it was the age when noble children began to develop an interest in the opposite sex. At this age, it is a fact that they are more interested in physical appearance than useful culmination. Even noble girls are not freed from that fact.

Rio still had an innocent boy, but his androgyny appearance had become more refined over the years. In short, her unusual black hair gave her an exotic atmosphere. As a result, the noble girls often approached Rio because it was like giving them the feeling of being playing with fire.

Seriate......