Volume 4 Chapter 7 [Guilhem SIDE] The Second Son of the 'Three Great Families' of the magic Dukedom. A Brand Called That
"Damn it! How dare a commoner defy me? I'll never forgive them!"
Guilhem Redless, the second son of the Redless family, one of the magic dukedom of Obsidia's 'Three Great Families'.
At 17, he's been placed in the 'International Students Class' of the upper grades, but he's been causing a stir there.
"That's right! Defying Lord Guilhem, the second son of the Redless family, is unbecoming of a teacher from such a small nation."
A bespectacled male student with a somewhat encompassing aura is agreeing with Guilhem.
"The Obsidia magic dukedom has the most advanced educational institutions in the world. Contributing to its development is beneficial for the world. Association with heroes holds great significance. It seems the Chaos Stone Palace fails to understand that."
A taller, muscular man said that in a bewildered tone.
"Zulane, Russma, you're right. But the fact remains that the hero's master has no say in personnel matters. We should appeal to those above."
"You mean the headmaster?"
"Velto Luetheria. He's supposedly skilled in earth magic, but in the end, he's just the top of a small nation's school. We have an obligation to get our opinions through."
The one wearing glasses is Zulane, and the larger man seems to be Russma.
It appears that both are part of Guilhem's entourage, yet they are beneath him, yet they still look down on 'others', allowing them to speak as equals.
Moreover.
Sevenstar Academy has a study abroad program, making it possible for students from other countries to study here, but fundamentally, this is a 'small nation'.
Furthermore, with a focus on shaping national consciousness, the average 'combat power' is low.
The country has a history, which means it has accumulated knowledge, so it's common for students to study abroad here from 'other small nations'.
Therefore, being chosen as one of the 'upper 7 nations' in the Bloodline Nation for the world conference Permanent Council Members, and having a school that attracts more students from other countries than others, it's not very fitting for the second son of the 'Three Great Families' to come here.
"I was so pissed off being stuck in this lame school. I thought things would finally get interesting when the heroes showed up, but they're in a different class? This country seriously disrespects the Redless family!"
The decision for Guilhem and the others to study at Sevenstar Academy wasn't because Horace and his group were coming, nor because the heroes chose to be in this country. It happened before that.
Looking at the world situation back then, 'education' is something only a nation can afford when it has 'extra resources'.
After Silvio's daughter became the Demon Lord 15 years ago, and many countries fell, humanity has no 'extra resources'.
In the last 15 years, there have been 'large-scale plans that worsen the situation', such as Silvio's research on gem removal technology and the Demon Lord subjugation operation using Pastor's mental abnormal resistance magic tool.
The Theocracy Nation, in particular, has no extra resources because of Silvio's actions.
The Bloodline Nation is also using up its resources, except for the Diamante Kingdom, where Horace was single-handedly managing the capital.
The reason the world isn't completely hopeless is because Rangella and the others released gold coins and technology, but now they're suffering because of those debts.
In short, the Chaos Stone Dragonstone Kingdom had no debts to the heroes to begin with, and because a lot of money was invested in the production of the 'Dragon Silver Sword', it is prosperous, so it has 'extra resources', allowing it to 'invite children from other countries'.
Of course, the Obsidia magic Dukedom, where the school business is thriving and can be operated more efficiently than other countries, also has a school, despite having a huge debt to the heroes.
Guilhem calls it a 'lame school', but in reality, aside from the magic Dukedom, only the Dragonstone Kingdom has enough resources to invite people from other countries and run a school.
Since they can't understand that, it seems that in his homeland, there either is no "social studies" subject or it is a useless curriculum.
"First of all. We came from the 'Whitest Academy,' the top university of the magic dukedom. It's strange for idiots who haven't even graduated from any school, just experienced school, to act so confident!"
"That's right. Exactly. The hero's definitely skilled, sure. But they're just uneducated. We are better."
"True skill should be gathered by people with a sharp mind. If you don't get that, you're incredibly stupid."
...Maybe Horace can see a bit of their ideology.
Well, simply put, it's 'academic elitism.'
It's not about what school someone studied at or graduated from.
Not about what they learned or what skills they acquired──it's about 'which school they graduated from.'
Of course, since they call it the 'Whitest Academy,' it must be the best education institution.
It would be disrespectful for anyone attending it not to have confidence.
That's definitely true.
But... for the hero, for Horace, it means nothing.
"...Elitism. You could also call it brand-ism. I want to know the basis for such reckless confidence."
Ellie entered the class for exchange students with an exasperated expression.
"Wa-... you..."
"I'm Ellie, the head merchant of 'Luster Report.'"
"Hmm... and what do you want from us, who have great academic backgrounds? Are you trying to flatter us and get us to share your knowledge?"
"There's no way we would cater to someone obsessed with such meaningless brand pride."
"W-What!?"
Guilhem frowns angrily.
But honestly, that's understandable.
In Obsidian, which excels at school management, Guilhem, the second son of the 3 giants of the magic Dukedom, who is also a proud supporter of 'academic elitism,' stands at the top of the top university.
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