“I’m sorry guys, I’m late.”(Sakura)

“If I’m not wrong, you are Sakura of my class right?”(Hayate)

“Yes.”(Sakura)

“So? Care to explain why she’s here?”(Hiro)

All three of us were shooting a questioning gaze at Takeshi.

“Wait. Hear me out before you misunderstand this.”(Takeshi)

“I know she’s from a noble family, but we shouldn’t involve bystanders.”(Me)

“This… I know, but isn’t it better to…” (Takeshi)

“In my opinion, no. But do what you want.”(Me)

We just threw one incomplete sentence after another at each other. We understood it, because both of us more or less knew what the other one meant. The problem was, Hayate, Hiro and Sakura didn’t understand anything of the nonsense we spouted out.

“Stop.”(Hiro)

“What is it?”(Me)

“Could you explain it so we understand it as well?”(Hiro)

“Isn’t it obvious enough?”(Me)

“No, not really.”(Hiro)

“Well. That idiot over there is trying or better is already involving Sakura in our plans. If I’m not wrong he already told her almost everything.”(Me)

“Most of it, but…” (Takeshi)

Sakura jumped in to explain the rest.

“He said it’s up to you guys to decide if I should know about it or not.”(Sakura)

“Isn’t it like already too late for that?”(Hayate)

“Takeshi also said that if you were to decide against it, Hikaru can use mind magic to erase that part of my memories.”(Sakura)

“That’s… Wait, how come you think that I can do something like that?”(Me)

“Didn’t you say mind magic is something you will look into later? I know I’m right in assuming you already have the theory down and also experimented with it.”(Takeshi)

He isn’t completely wrong. I just didn’t test it out yet. I’d need a test object, which is not myself. I have one in front of me right now, but if I make a single mistake, then… it’s better not to think about it. Let’s just try it out, if I have to.

“Sigh. Yes I have something up my sleeve.”(Me)

“I knew it. I told you he is a magic maniac.”(Takeshi)

Even though he said that to Sakura, as if it was a good thing, it isn’t nice to call someone like that, but I let it slip, because it was partly true.

“Let’s vote if two out of us three are against it, I will erase her mind, if not, we will include Sakura in our plans.”(Me)

“Hey, what’s with me?”(Takeshi)

My plan is to try out my magic, why should I include someone who will vote for her involvement.

“I think you have already done enough.”(Me)

“I vote for her involvement.”(Hayate)

“What?”(Me)

“Isn’t it more fun with more people?”(Hayate)

I forgot he’s an idiot.

“I vote against it, so it comes down to Hiro.”(Me)

Everyone was looking at him.

“Sigh. It’s ok, I vote for her involvement as well.”(Hiro)

“Yes. Thank you.”(Takeshi)

He was overjoyed. The reason was quite obvious.

“Damn it.”(Me)

“Did you say something?”(Takeshi)

“No. Never mind.”(Me)

I didn’t predict that outcome, but it was decided fairly, so I had to accept not being able to test out my mind magic yet.

“Fine. Fine. Takeshi you and Sakura will go and search for a fitting mission tomorrow.”(Me)

“Then it’s decided. We will leave in two days.”(Hiro)

“Huh? Why two days?”(Me)

“Ah right, we didn’t tell you yet.”(Hiro)

“Hahaha.”(Takeshi)

It couldn’t be good if Takeshi could laugh about it.

“What is it?”(Me)

“Nothing, just that a teacher called Armstrong came to our class and said that if you as long as you don’t come to his special training tomorrow, he will not let you go on another mission.”(Hayate)

My face became white, as soon as I heard Armstrong. Getting beaten up, was a memory; I wanted to forget as soon as possible.

“Did he say why?”(Me)

“Apparently he said you were missing a lot and that he wants you to reach a higher physical level.”(Hayate)

I didn’t want to think about that training. Even if my training was hell, it was better than his was.

“Ok. In two days at the gate. Good night.”(Takeshi)

They left. Takeshi always escorted Sakura back to the girl’s dormitory, that’s why they went together.

“I have something to do. Good night.”(Hiro)

He jumped into a tree and disappeared as well.

“We should go back to the dormitory to get some sleep.”(Hayate)

I was still in a half dead state and didn’t move. Even when he shook me, I didn’t move.

“Hm? Ah. Good night.”(Hayate)

Hayate left as well and I was alone again. Even magic couldn’t save me from what awaited me. I bid farewell to every hope of escaping and prepared myself to face my doom.

A brief overview of my day. After I woke up, I wanted to go back to sleep, but that damn William of my class, kept banging at my door and shouting until I stood up and beat him into the ground.

I didn’t even bother to go to the classroom and went straight to the training grounds. A smiling fox warmly welcomed me. Co-teacher Lidus awaited my arrival and showed me to the fields, where the devil himself was already waiting for me.

“Morning fresh meat.”(Armstrong)

He didn’t have to be that direct.

“Are you ready for your next lesson?”(Armstrong)

I wanted to scream no, but it would only make things worse, so I went with a firm yes Sir.

“Do I receive a beating again?”(Me)

“Hahaha. What are you talking about?”(Armstrong)

He looked really happy. However, that only made me more nervous.

“Lidus!”(Armstrong)

“Yes Sir!”(Lidus)

Lidus was handing Armstrong a wooden stick and I understood what that meant. My face went white again.

“No magic, no dodging. Take hits like a man, alright?”(Armstrong)

If I was fresh meat in the morning, I was dead meat in the afternoon. As soon as we hit noon, I tested out mind magic. To be more specific, I did so on myself. If I didn’t curse my mind to not feel the pain any longer, I would have collapsed at least five times already.

It was close to a miracle that I didn’t faint from all the bruises and injuries. It was definitely not teaching. It was only a way for him to relieve his stress. At least the time flew by fast.

Even when I was finished with training; physically and mentally as well, I didn’t dare to stop casting mind magic on myself.

As we said, we met each other at the gate. The statement: „Which Troll managed to get to the school’s gate” came from Takeshi, Hiro asked what happened, Hayate just laughed at me and Sakura kept quiet all the time.

“Shut up. Let’s move out already.”(Me)

“Start Mission spirit.”(Hayate)

After we asked Hayate what that was for, we left headed to the port to buy a boat and go to the continent of Spirits.