The Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles
vol 1 Chapter 10: Field Exercise #1

                                                              Chapter 10: the : Field training #1

At Royal Academy betram kingdom, participating in the inter-class field training competition held annually is the main goal of all final-level SD students. Although it was called a field exercise, the participants mainly consisted of noble children. The route from start to finish has been

prepared in advance, students only need to choose and follow one of the prearranged routes to reach their destination. There was no punishment for the group that reached the very end.

Participation is mandatory for boys, but it is optional for girls. It should be noted that only the sixth grade students of Elementary School yh dimnta to participate in the event, the fifth grade students are allowed to participate as supporters, and it also aims as an exercise for the coming year.

“Now, we will have a meeting to discuss our plans for field exercises. I believe that we should be able to reach the first place.” It was Alphonse, the second son of the family of Marquis Rodan, who was chosen as the leader of the class. His goal was to continue his studies at the Royal Academy and then apply to the Imperial Guard.

Although she was completely outdone by Christina and Roana in terms of social status and academic ability, the class leader was always a male student. Although a little arrogant, he has good manners, which is balanced with his handsome appearance.

“In our class, there is princess Christina and the witch of the Duke family, Roana-sama. They are both known to be very good at the use of magic. Furthermore, fifth grader, we will also receive help from the great healer, Flora-sama. Throughout the history that the Academy has been proud of, there has never been a student blessed with such an outstanding member.” Most of the people in the class excitedly heard Alphonse's words.

“We may face low-level monsters like goblins, but they are not as dumb as our combined strength. Everything will go smoothly if you follow my orders.”

Although the practice was arranged by the Academy, it did not mean that it was completely free of danger. They had to advance along the edge of the neighboring forest, where various monsters made their nests. If they were to deal with low-level monsters, as long as students could use magic, it would be impossible

they'll lose. But it is said, that it is not an exercise that should be taken lightly. One of the goals of this open-air exercise was to develop resistance to killing by having students kill humanoid monsters like goblins.

“Also, we must be careful when choosing what items to carry, just need to bring what is needed. A list of important and non-essential item details can be seen on the board. Everyone, please to see!” Everyone in the class recorded what was written on the board written on a sheet of parchment. Looking at him with a delighted expression, then Alphonse stared intently at Rio.

“Oi, poor man, Rio jerk! Listen carefully. You must not humiliate the princess. I won't accept anything except first place.” Alphonse gave a stern warning.

“Since you can't use magic, you will definitely only hinder the others, so you just need to follow my orders. You can come in handy by carrying everyone's luggage.”

“I understand. I will obey your orders.” It was a pitiful way of talking, but he just needed to last a little longer until graduation. Since he had no reason to refuse, Rio obediently accepted Alphonse's orders.

Thus, the day on the field training arrived. More than two hundred students gathered at the starting point. Each class consists of seventy students.all students are equipped with practice uniforms, class codes based on their color, and light leather armor. The Rio class uniform is white. In addition to student luggage, there are also luggage to carry on the trip. Rio was appointed as the luggage carrier. He was given the least important role.

“A-Ano, are you okay? If you carry that much stuff, isn't it heavy...”.

never talked to Flora. He was caught off guard for not expecting to be spoken to.

“Ano, should I help bring her some?” While Rio was troubled by how to respond to it, Flora offered help.

“No, I'm fine. Thank you, I appreciate your concern.” There was no way he could accept Flora's offer.

By doing so, he would make the people around him criticize him sharply. His selfless nature made it hard for him to believe that he belonged to a special class. He was quite attentive to her. However, he did not seem to know how his actions could affect the people around him. Therefore, Rio could only reject her offer and

express his gratitude.

“Flora-sama, it is not feasible for you to get in touch with this person. Better you leave this lowly job to a lowly one.” Alphonse, with Stead following along the entire time, interrupted Rio and Flora from a distance.

“Hoo ~, great power, as expected of an untapped person.”

Seeing Rio carrying his own luggage as well as an additional 3o kg of one-class luggage, Stead spat at him with a sharp word. After getting used to such humiliation, ignore it and wait for departure. Soon after, the students began to line up. After walking for about an hour from the starting point, they arrived at the first checkpoint which was right outside

forestland.

“Everything, I bring good news. With the cooperation of the fifth grader, Stead, from Duke Euguno's family, we have found a shortcut. It was a little further ahead.” As they walked through the forest after arriving at the first checkpoint, Alphonse told them of a shortcut. The students began

excited to talk among themselves.

“Hope to calm down! if we use this route, we can definitely get first place. According to the map, we need to walk around the forest to the destination. However, with a shortcut, we can directly penetrate through the forest.”

 Hearing his words, Rio checked his map to ascertain their current location. Before the field training, the area around the street had been meticulously arranged by the Knights. Therefore, there was almost no danger as long as they followed the prearranged route.

“I'm against this idea. We cannot take responsibility for Princesses Christina and Flora, in an unlikely situation, a dangerous situation arises outside the predetermined route.” Roana voiced her disapproval at Alphonse's suggestion.

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