The Magic Princess Returns to Death and Defeats the Demon Lord Before the Hero - Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Call From a Female Student

Anastasia came to the courtyard, led by Keira, a third-year student.

It is a place covered by a magic spell barrier, which is sometimes used in practical classes.

You are aware that it is against the rules of this academy to reveal your identityrather than your identity, rely on your own strengthIm second rank amongst the third-year students. And Id be first if it werent for Brandt, the schools greatest genius So Im practically first in my class, dont you think?

Huh

Anastasia replies listlessly to Keiras rambling words.

Im sure they have bad intentions, but even if they dont, Im at a loss for words.

Keira-samas father is the head of this countrys court magicians. He is also a noble-born count, a man of family honor and ability. Im not saying its a personal preference; its just an explanation.

Keira-sama is a noblewoman who will inherit the county in the future. She is a perfect lady with a good family and good looks. That, of course, is only an explanation.

Two of her followers talk about Keira.

They bring up her identity, but appear to get away with it by claiming its just an explanation.

Of course, your social standing is irrelevant at this academybut you do realize your life will be longer after you leave this academy, dont you?

Huh

Anastasia understands what shes saying, but she doesnt understand what shes trying to say, and she feels like letting out a sigh.

Brandt is currently at the top of his class, but when he graduates from the academy, hell be a simple magician with no backerbut I can elevate him to the position he deserveshe will not be able to do this alone, no matter how well he performs at the academyIm the only one who canso you understand what you need to do, dont you?

No, I dont.

Tired of going around in circles, Anastasia answered honestly.

Keiras face, which had previously been relaxed, became distorted.

Are you stupid?

Thats what Im frequently toldplease state your business clearly.

Annoyed, Anastasia retorts,

Even when Hoyle was constantly disparaging her, it had never bothered her so much. Perhaps it was because he was less indirect, more direct and forthright.

Hoyle also wanted to make sure he didnt aggravate the situation because they were classmates who saw each other every day.

However, the people in front of her are from different school years and are so unrelated to her that she had no idea they existed.

Keira had already been labeled as an [enemy] in Anastasias eyes.

I guess the lowly ones didnt get it. Fine. A lowly woman like you getting so close to Brandt, who has a bright future, is not in his best interests. So I tell you to mind your place.

Keira gives Anastasia a stern look and says.

I heard you had dinner with Brandt the other night. How dare youhes going to become a court magician with me in the glorious Magic Kingdom of Shannon, and were going to build a prosperous house together

In the following sentence, Anastasia remembers that there were also students from the academy in the restaurant yesterday.

Perhaps thats where the story came from, but didnt they hear Regina and Hoyle were also present? Or perhaps they simply do not want to hear it.

Even if Brandt had intended to become a court magician, she recalls that his first choice would have been the Sigwald Empire, not the Magic Kingdom of Shannon.

She could tell Keira was interested in Brandt, but Brandt wasnt interested in her.

Youre such a shallow person that you desperately try to get his attention by changing your hairstylebut its pointlessIm the only one who can stand next to Brandt. Youd realize that if you had half a brain and back away. Thats why you lowlifes are so

I see. Well, goodbye.

Not wanting to listen to the delusional ramblings of her presumptuous opponent any longer, Anastasia bids her goodbye and leaves the courtyard.

W-Wait! Keira-sama is still talking to you!

What kind of upbringing do you have that you cant even hear what other people have to say?!

The two cronies yell at Anastasia, but she ignores them and walks away.

Keira stopped the cronies from yelling more complaints. It wasnt meant to stop them, but to demonstrate that she was in charge of the situation.

Now that Ive said all of this, even you, born stupid as you are, understand that you must no longer approach Brandt, you may go.

Keiras words thrown at her back made Anastasia pause.

Id stay away if Brandt-senpai himself told me to, but why should I listen to your self-serving arguments?

She responded without turning around.

Brandt is Anastasias comrade, with whom she can discuss magic spells. It isnt the romantic relationship Keira believes it to be, but she doesnt like being told what to do about it.

It seems you dont understand even when I speak to you calmly. Then Ill show you the difference in power.

Keira, who appears irritated, casts the magic spell [Buried].

Anastasia analyzes calmly that, as befits a third years second rank, the magic spell is quick to activate and the composition is lovely.

Anastasias feet are gradually giving way beneath her, but she cant move because of the pressure from above, so she cant get away.

Dont worry, Im not trying to hurt yousimply bury yourself in the earth for a while to cool off and reflect.

Keiras voice is filled with pride.

Anastasia was swallowed up to her ankles by the ground. Theyre probably trying to scare her even more by slowly burying her.

Anastasias opinion of Keira has shifted slightly. Shes not just the delusional weirdo that she thought; shes also a third-year second-rank student with a lot of promise.

However, it is only a students magic. They have no idea how to fight.

Anastasia rewrites the magic formula of the magic spell released by Keira.

It was easy to change her magic formula, which was never meant to be taken, and Anastasia quickly took the lead.

Eh?

Keira is shocked to realize she has lost control of the magical spell.

Anastasia gives the magic back to Keira and her two friends.

T-This is a lie! This cant be right! How how can this be Aaah?!

Wait What Aaaah!

What is this?! Oh, nooo!

Keira and her two cronies are gradually consumed by the ground.

Anastasias feet have already returned to normal ground. She has some dirt on her feet, but thats about it.

Why dont you people cool down a little? When you have time to poke fun at others, why dont you work on improving your own strength? That way, Im sure Brandt-senpai will return your gaze.

Anastasia walked out of the courtyard without looking back.