Book 2: Chapter 14


    <strong><strong>Comrades Level</strong></strong>


    One week after the match with the seventh-grade ss, we went to the Steel Forest, which was managed by Ifrus Academy of Magic. It is where C-rank (Level 30-50) demons lived.


    The Steel Forest is mainly used for training and raising the level of senior students.


    At present, freshmen were not allowed to enter here. However, because of our victorious performance against the seniors during thepetition, add the fact that the students in my ss, excluding me, already surpassed the suitable level for first-years, the school head gave us permission to use this forest.


    The day before our trip to the Steel Forest, everyone in the ss exchanged information about their level and upation. I did say <em>exchange</em>, but the reality was like this:


    <strong>Name: Luke</strong>


    Race: Human


    upation: Sage Apprentice (Level 125)


    <strong>Name: Luna</strong>


    Race: Human


    upation: Auxiliary Enchanter (Level 52)


    <strong>Name: Leaffa</strong>


    Race: High Elf


    upation: Magic Archer (Level 80)


    <strong>Name: Merdie</strong>


    Race: Beastman


    upation: Magic Warrior (Level 60)


    <strong>Name: Ryuushin</strong>


    Race: Dragonoid


    upation: Magic Warrior (Level 105)


    <strong>Name: Ryuka</strong>


    Race: Dragonoid


    upation: Priestess (Level 62)


    <strong>Name: Youko</strong>


    Race: Demon [Nine-Tailed Fox]


    upation: ve [of Halt] (Level 99)


    <strong>Name: Mai</strong>


    Race: Spirit (Level 60)


    <strong>Name: Mei</strong>


    Race: Spirit (Level 60)


    Yeah, peculiar, isnt it?


    First off, Luke already surpassed Level 120 and is a Tertiary Job Apprentice. Well, nothing wrong with that. Lukes the grandson of a Sage and a wielder of [Ultimate Magic], so its not actually something that was shocking.


    Nah, I was bbergasted, of course.


    Luna is a Surgeon, which is a Secondary Job.


    Wait. So during the day of the entrance ceremony, I helped Luna shake off that bratty noble called Nard. Now that I think about it, wasnt itpletely unnecessary? With Lunas level, she could have beaten him easily.


    Leaffa, Merdie, and Ryuka also surpassed Level 60. Ryuushins at Level 105


    Youko also had aing out session with them. She revealed that she was a demon, and in order to appeal to them and make them believe that she wont harm them, we exined that she is currently in a contract with me.


    This was discussed with Tina and Youko beforehand.


    However, it was also the first time that I heard that Youkos at Level 99. Apparently, she can only manipte and brainwash those who are below her level, so only Tina, Luke, and Ryuushin can resist her.


    Maybe its indeed a good thing I formed a contract with Youko before she got out of hand.


    Thest thing I was amazed about was Mai and Meis racethey were both Spirits. Spirits who take the human form and enter the academy are even rarer than Dragonoids.


    Mai is a Spirit that controls fire, and Mei controls water. Apparently, Spirits do not have upations, and they be stronger as their Race Level increases.


    Everyone aside from me was above level 50.


    Only I remain at Level 1


    Ive already been on demon-hunting trips with Tina, but my level never went up because of the curse.


    This certainly is embarrassing, but since everyone already opened up, it would be unfair if I dont show mine.


    I didnt tell Tina about the truth regarding my status, but I think its time for my big reveal.


    Ill just exin everything, including the curse, to Tinater. I also n to apologize for keeping mum about it.


    With this resolve, I tried to show everyone my Status Board.


    Ah, its fine if we dont see Halts status So I say, but nah, I dont really wanna know.


    Huh?


    Luke suddenly said he doesnt have any interest in knowing my level.


    Frankly, I thought I was the strongest in this academy with the exception of Grandpa. But theres Teacher Tina, whos stronger than him, and then theres Halt, whos stronger than her. If I confirm this, my confidence will take a major hit. Itll be in shambles.


    Ah, so it wasnt because he was not interested in my status.


    But, youre misunderstanding it big time, you know? Im Level 1.


    I also do not wish to see your status, Halt. For someone, who is not even a Hero, to surpass the legendary, revered Heroine Tina-<em>sama, </em>thats<em></em>.


    Leaffa said that, but since I reincarnated and came to this world, technically Im already considered as a Hero, arent I?


    I dont need to know, either. I came to this academy to be stronger, but as they said, aim too high and destroy yourself, so for the meantime Teacher and Luke will be my goal.


    Ryuushin also refused to look at my Status Board. Everyone else also has the same opinion.


    If I still insist on showing them, Ill juste off as a braggart after all that was said.


    Thus, I softly shut the Status Board.


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