Chapter 216: The Incoming Class Representative

“This year’s incoming class representative is William Fairchild. As everyone knows, he is a hero who saved our country from the crisis of famine and infectious disease, and stopped the massive monster offensive.”

Student Council President young Lord Luke introduced me.

It’s very embarrassing. Stopping the massive monster offensive was thanks to everyone’s power, and I think he’s praising me too much.

To begin with, since Flora, a princess, is here, I never thought I would become the incoming class representative.

When I talked to Flora about it…

“The incoming class representative isn’t decided solely by lineage. Considering your achievements up until now, William-san, it’s only natural for you to become the representative.”

She told me.

Letty strongly encouraged me, saying that since I am expected to open up the next generation of the Fahlen Kingdom, I should act with awareness and give a proper greeting.

Good grief. I had wanted to just leisurely make things in the countryside, though.

I do realize that things won’t go that way anymore.

I step onto the podium.

Looking from a high place, I truly feel that there are a lot of people in the venue.

I’m nervous.

“I am William Fairchild, having received an introduction that is more than I deserve.”

I thought a lot until yesterday about what to say at the entrance ceremony.

I was sure that putting on airs wouldn’t go well, so I decided to honestly speak my mind.

“I can use neither swords nor magic. Even so, encouraged by my family and friends, I have polished the Production Skill I was blessed with. As a result, I am standing here.”

Come to think of it, I think it’s a miracle that I, who chose the path of a producer in this country that emphasizes swords and magic, am serving as the incoming class representative of the Royal Academy like this.

“If I have been able to achieve anything, it is because I had the help of those around me. The reason I was able to develop the new wheat was because my sister’s words served as a hint, and the reason I could make the specific medicine for tuberculosis was thanks to the cooperation of the Dwarves.”

Looking back, I’ve been helped by various people.

I am thankful once again.

“The monsters were powerful. The reason we somehow managed to defend against them was because many people combined their strength. There is a limit to what one person can do, but I believe we can accomplish great things if we cooperate.”

When our eyes met briefly, both Flora and Letty nodded with smiles.

I feel like I’ve been given some courage.

“Therefore, I believe that making friends at this academy will expand our potential. Receiving the teachings of our teachers, learning from our seniors, let us stretch that potential together at this academy.”

When I finished my greeting and bowed, applause erupted from the entire venue.

I wonder if I somehow managed to fulfill my role.

After the entrance ceremony, there was a brief orientation, and then we were dismissed.

Perhaps I was more tired than I thought; when I returned to the Fairchild mansion and had dinner, I unintentionally dozed off.

“Fufu, you are tired, aren’t you, little Will. I wonder if you were nervous at the entrance ceremony. But it was a good greeting.”

“Yeah, it was a good greeting that sounded just like you, Will. You should rest early today.”

“Thank you.”

In my original world, I had never spoken in front of such a large crowd.

I wonder if I’ll have to get used to speaking in front of people, too.

The next morning, after eating breakfast together, I sent Father and Mother back to Northernford using Teleportation Magic.

Both of them seem to be busy.

When I returned to the Royal Capital, this time I got on a carriage and headed to the Royal Academy.

I have decided not to use Teleportation Magic to commute. Unless there’s some kind of emergency, that is.

Everyone commutes to the Royal Academy by carriage.

Therefore, a huge carriage terminal is set up in front of the main gate.

After thanking the vassal who acted as the coachman, I got off the carriage and passed through the main gate.

Ivy creeps along the walls of the stone school building.

It is one of the buildings that makes you feel the history of the Fahlen Kingdom.

I entered the school building and climbed the stairs towards the classroom on the top floor.

I was assigned to Class A.

Both Letty and Flora are in the same class.

The whole class gathers for homeroom in the morning, but we can choose our classes after that, so we can study fields that interest each of us.

Since I arrived early, there were still only a few students in the classroom where homeroom takes place.

I sat in a seat near the back on the window side of the classroom.

Thinking back, I liked the back seats in my previous life too.

It’s calming when I can overlook the entire classroom.

As I was gazing out the window absentmindedly, someone sat next to me.

“Good morning, Will.”

“Ah, good morning, Letty.”

“You like corners as always, don’t you. Even though you’ve become a celebrity acknowledged by everyone, unlike in the past.”

“Ahaha, it’s just my nature, you see.”

Before long, Flora arrived as well and sat next to Letty.

From now on, my academy life begins.