After the Arbites and Steel Academy rescued the students, they began searching for the Arcane Necromancer's body.
Fortunately, thanks to the cooperation of the students who confronted him, they were able to find the body before it was taken by their colleagues.
During the investigation and while taking the body for examination, a conversation ensued between the Arbites about the Necromancer.
Arbites 1: "So this is what the Arcane Necromancer looks like, huh? It's completely different from what I've heard in fairy tales."
Arbites 2: "Times have changed, man. Do you think they'd wear wrinkled robes like the Necromancers of old? If so, they would have caused quite a stir in the area with their conspicuous appearance?"
Arbites 1: "Yeah, I guess you're right. Especially if you're in Anchorage, which is a fairly developed city, it would be quite strange to wear that outfit."
Arbites 2: "By the way, how's your little sister doing now? Is she okay?"
Arbites 1: "She's fine, the Magic Tower has provided adequate care for her, it's just—"
Then the Arbites began to realize.
Arbites 1: "Hey... I won't give you two my blessing."
Arbites 2: "Come on, bro, you should already know how long we've been hanging out like this. Besides, she likes me too."
Arbites 1: "Still, I won't give you my blessing with my little sister. Now it's time to focus on our work as Arbites," he said irritably, leaving his comrade after securing the area.
Arbites 2: "Hey, bro, wait for me!"
(Third POV)
(Anchorage City Hall Meeting Room)
Meanwhile, a meeting was taking place attended by various important figures in Anchorage City, including the Academy Principals, the Instructors who were witnesses, and also the "Ears and Mouths of the Magic Tower," namely the High Arbiter of the Arbites, and the Representative of the Magic Tower Leader himself.
This meeting discussed the Dark Arcane attack. Necromancer in Ullanor's Tomb
Anchorage Council: "Necromancer? Does that mean what Sherman said is true, that The Hive has now infiltrated this island?" he asked, glancing at Fiona, who seemed to be preparing herself.
Fiona: "Yes, that's true. Even after we collaborated with Machimus Academy to analyze the faces using magical artifacts and other advanced Magitek technology, we can conclude that these Dark Arcane have now spread to various sectors of Anchorage," Fiona explained firmly.
Anchorage Council: "This is almost beyond our expectations..." he muttered.
He never imagined that this island, which should be an island with sufficient magical power and technology, could be infiltrated so easily.
Like ants finding a gap in a wall.
Fiona herself had provided all the prepared documents for everyone present to read.
The documents contained the faces of several Hive spy agents, as well as their identities. Not only that, the document contained reports of what happened in the Ullanor Cemetery.
One of these reports was quite surprising.
The representative of the Magic Tower's leader, Ovra, asked with his mouth open.
Ovra: "...Wait a minute, a first-year Union student managed to defeat a 5th-rank Necromancer all by himself?"
Then, the High Arbiter, Jord, explained to Ovra.
Jord: "Yes. Of the several students who participated in the battle, not a single one was injured. In fact... I can't believe it myself. How could only one student manage to kill the Necromancer?"
Ovra: "You're absolutely right. Even though the Necromancer was an old man, don't underestimate his ability to summon 6th-rank Undead, who are far superior to him."
"However... Considering the students who participated in this battle, there were several renowned students, such as Morian Smith, the successor of the Magic Tower, Louisa Von Teuer of the Helible Kingdom, Luna of the Union..." StarBlue, and Lucius Cryztolia of the Kingdom of Cryztolia.
Orva: "Hmm... I guess you're absolutely right."
Orva was a little forced to accept that. Although he himself was a little skeptical of the presence of geniuses from Unio Academy like them, it was clear that their existence itself possessed a mysterious power that made even illogical phenomena understandable.
Orva: "Then, Lucius must have been the one who killed the Necromancer. Considering the students' testimonies, he was the one who went there," he said as he concluded.
However, Jord denied that conclusion.
Jord: "...Unfortunately, Lucius wasn't the one who did it."
Orva: "Then who else?"
Jord hesitated for a moment before answering, but finally opened his mouth.
Jord: "He's a student named Wim, along with a mysterious Automaton who's always near him."
A moment of silence fell.
"Wim?"
"Who's that student?"
"This is the first time I've heard of him."
They were a little confused when they first heard the name, and were even more confused by his profile. A simple name, no surname, and just a commoner.
But what surprised him even more was that he was a student who had been given a special recommendation by Benedictus through the Headmaster of the Sherman Academy.
This was clearly very strange for Orva, considering how someone as renowned as Benedictus could recommend this child to study at an academy led by his own student, the Headmaster.
Orva: "Interesting, I'd really like to meet this child," he muttered.
(Wim's POV)
Today should have been a normal day for Wim, just lying down.
But since the incident at the Ullanor Tomb, everything has changed for just one day.
When an ordinary Arcane achieves a feat, they are invited to the Magic Association and given a reward for their accomplishment. And that's what Wim and his friends who survived the Ullanor Cemetery incident will experience.
They were all in the Anchorage City Hall, neatly lined up in a single file at a podium.
Wim was lined up with Luna, Louisa, Lucius, Morian, and several other students who participated in the Ullanor Cemetery incident.
Wim himself never planned to get involved with the main characters and tried to do his own thing quietly.
But within a few months of being in this world, he had finally gotten along with everyone and even intervened in the storyline.
In one corner, the Ministry of Anchorage, along with representatives from the Orva Magic Tower, were also present.
Many important people, including nobles and reporters, were seen crowding the venue.
Wim: "Does it have to be this extravagant?" he muttered to himself, protesting why it couldn't be kept as simple as possible.
But since this was from Unio Academy, with its fairly high standards, the celebration had to be as festive as possible.
Louisa: "..."
Art: "He seems to be enjoying it, Wim," he whispered into Wim's robe.
Wim: "Yeah, I guess you're right, Art."
In contrast to Wim, who was feeling annoyed, Louisa was the opposite. She was in a good mood, and the corners of her mouth were turned up high enough to touch her ears. Although she didn't seem to realize it, she was finally able to achieve her first achievement.
She had worked hard all her life. She had become a role model for the students, and she had even earned praise.
Louisa: "... What are you looking at, commoner?"
When Louisa looked back at Wim, she was back to her old self, frowning. As usual, with her sharp tongue.
Wim: "No. You're just enjoying it too much."
Louisa: "Is that so? I think it's normal," She said arrogantly, tossing her hair.
She denied it.
She seemed like a different person than yesterday.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Wim could hear all the students chatting among themselves, waiting for the VIP to arrive.
The conversations there were unimportant, just discussing what prizes they would receive afterward.
Then, after a long wait, it finally began...
The noisy hall suddenly fell silent.
After a long wait, the true protagonist of this place finally appeared.
Sherman Azchkei, the youngest Arcane Primaris in the 8th grade, is a student of Benedictus Chronus, the Arcane Perpetual who has lived for almost a hundred years and is in the 9th grade.
A level that represents the pinnacle of all things in the world of magic.
Reporters there crowded around trying to photograph his face as if they were fighting over super-discounted items at a supermarket, considering he rarely appears in public.
With his handsome face and yellow hair, he looked like a celebrity in the world.
Then, Sherman took the podium and delivered a speech to everyone.
The speech simply mentioned the bravery of Wim and his friends in facing the threat of the Necromancer The Hive, who had infiltrated Anchorage Island secretly.
Guk
A voice next to Wim made him swallow his saliva.
Then, after the boring speech, Sherman approached the students and patted one of them on the shoulder as a sign of appreciation for all of them who had defeated The Necromancer
Sherman: "You guys did something really great, I'm proud of you all."
"Wow."
Fiona: "Sherman, stop with the gossip, please follow the table of contents."
Sherman: "Oh, okay."
One by one, Sherman awarded each student a Starlight Badge.
In the game, these badges are used to increase the reputation of students within the Academy as the most exemplary and talented.
If the player can obtain at least 6 or more Starlights, they will be eligible to participate in an inter-Academy competition as a representative of that Academy.
Unfortunately, although it's just a side story and unrelated to the main story, the prizes for the competition are quite tempting.
Wim himself had planned to participate in the inter-Academy competition, but as he became increasingly busy with his own work, he postponed his plan to obtain as many Starlights as possible.
Wim: "Okay, now it's my turn," he thought as Sherman began to approach Wim.
Wim opened his eyes and glared at Sherman, surprising him slightly.
Sherman, slightly surprised, began to understand, and then he said:
Sherman: "So Benedictus was right." "Keep trying," he said, handing Wim the Starlight badge and approaching the other students.
Wim: "...?"
Is what Benedictus said true?
What does this mean?
Has Wim met Benedictus before?
But the longer this mystery drags on, the more it will make Wim think twice, because now, the game world he's playing is almost different from before
Author's Note: Sorry for the long wait, please read on.