When the week started, a peaceful everyday life awaited.
I attended classes and completed practical training.
Sayamura-san was still as competent as ever, and our exploration became more stable.
In fact, there was nothing left for us to do.
The academy dungeon was originally a D-rank dungeon. Due to irregularities, monstrous creatures like the Archdemon, Baalor, and the King of Nightmares had appeared consecutively, but usually, that wouldn’t happen.
Since then, the monsters that appeared were more appropriate for the dungeon’s rank.
What concerned me was that the dungeon controller we had installed was nowhere to be found, but the report I received from the research institute was vague, stating that if the dungeon had calmed down, the controller was likely still functioning. The student council president was upset by this, but…
After that, my classmates apologized to Amagi-san.
They were sorry for their immaturity. Though the class representative had been at the forefront, other leaders of various teams had also joined in.
The only one who didn’t apologize was Kise, but with that, our situation had significantly improved.
Well, if I were in their position, I might have said a sarcastic remark, and I almost did while standing next to Amagi-san, who was being apologized to, but I held back.
After all, Amagi-san didn’t seem to mind.
WooOOoooo~… WooOOoooo~… WooOOoooo~…
What’s that!?
“It’s an emergency alert. Classes are canceled. Everyone, please pay attention to the following broadcast.”
The teacher, who had been lecturing, directed the students.
What does this mean? Did something happen?
『An emergency alert has been issued. There is an anomaly in the academy dungeon. Teachers and student council members, please gather at the dungeon entrance immediately. Repeat…』
Anomaly in the dungeon?
Honestly, it feels like déjà vu.
What could have happened this time?
It looks like we’ll be waiting in the classroom…
『This is Student Council President Shiraishi. Student council members and relevant individuals, please assemble. Vice President Misaki, officers Morito and Kuro-naga, and by the President’s authority, Keichiro Yabuki, Kurato Mizoguchi, and Tōma Yumeno, along with your party members, please respond to the gathering. The meeting place is the dungeon entrance.』
Huh? We’re supposed to go too?
I thought, but well, it can’t be helped. After all, we had shown ourselves by defeating the King of Nightmares.
When I stood up, Amagi-san and Sayamura-san nodded and followed me.
At the Dungeon Entrance
When we arrived at the dungeon entrance, there were about twenty teachers and students gathered.
“Thank you for coming,”
Student Council President Shiraishi spoke.
“We have six parties here. Myself, Yabuki-kun, Mizoguchi-kun, Yumeno-kun, and the parties of Professors Tokida and Nanasaki.”
Most of the people were unfamiliar, but since they were called here, they must be high-level explorers.
Looking around, most of the people seemed highly focused.
“I understand everyone else, but what about those guys? They’re first-years, right?”
It seemed there were students questioning us. Well, it couldn’t be helped. We were first-years, and I had just transferred here. Even I didn’t understand it myself.
“Tōma Yumeno is already a B-rank explorer, and last week, along with his teammate, Sakura Amagi , he defeated the King of Nightmares. Any objections?”
“Hmm…”
It seemed that hearing this, some students understood.
But…
“Sakura Amagi is the girl with ‘Magic Emission,’ right? You’re going with someone like that?”
So, this guy too… Amagi-san seems to be well-known. Plus, if she’s incapable of moving, that’s your problem, not mine. It’s not a reason for us not to participate.
“Wait, Mizoguchi. We can’t think until we hear what happened.”
“Huh?”
“Right, first let’s get an explanation. Questions can come afterward.”
The students who understood held the others back, and President Shiraishi spoke calmly:
First, monsters had appeared from the dungeon and caused chaos, which triggered the alert. The teachers had already dealt with the monsters, and the situation was under control.
Next, there was a possibility that the anomaly inside the dungeon caused the disturbance. A group had entered the dungeon, and the magic power inside was clearly increased. It seemed that even President Shiraishi, who entered, could barely see clearly due to the excessive magical power.
Although it seemed like an anomaly, the government insisted that the academy deal with it. When the principal contacted them, they were told that if the academy couldn’t handle a D-rank dungeon anomaly, the academy was unnecessary. Wasn’t that a bit harsh? Furthermore, they decided to include the academy selection test as part of the situation, making a decision without any consultation.
Only two teacher parties were allowed to come since only two were permitted to monitor the dungeon.
As a result, the four teams here automatically qualified to enter the academy selection test.
I hadn’t even signed up for it, and honestly, I had no idea what the academy selection test was about, but…
Well, I’d ask Sayamura-san later.
There was no way I wouldn’t enter, so of course, I applied.
Amagi-san and Sayamura-san nodded as if it was a given.
By the way, I did check with others if they wanted to participate, but there were no other takers.
“If it’s the academy selection, you know you can’t complain about other participants, right?”
Student Council President gave a provocative smile as she asked the student who had been complaining.
Well, of course, they couldn’t.
It would be like Kise saying “I’m scared, Mom” and everyone would just mock them.
Thus, it was decided that we would challenge the dungeon starting tomorrow morning.
I stood in a position to shield Amagi-san from the hostile stares of the other students.
It was only natural to protect her angelic smile.
Then, from behind, Amagi-san took my hand, and I found her so cute that, honestly, I didn’t even care about the other students. I’ll just say that here.
