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''I see. A mysterious monster lives in the Mine. And the five of you worked together in order to defeat it and get hold of the magic stone?''
''W-well, we didn't really work together...'' Ace trailed off.
''We just had the same goal.'' Deuce added.
''Ooh... Ooooooh... OOOOOOHHHHHHH!!! OOOOOOOHHHHH!!!'' the headmaster suddenly began to cry making us all flinch in surprise.
''What's wrong with this guy? He's an adult bursting into tears?!'' Grim said flabbergasted making us all shrug.
''In all the years that I have been headmaster... I have never heard of students from Night Raven College go hand in hand to face and defeat their enemy!''
''What!? I didn't hold hand with this guy!'' Deuce defended himself.
''Seriously, that's gross! How old are you headmaster?!'' Ace protested.
''I'm too overwhelmed with emotion! This incident confirms it! Yuu, miss Alerie. You two, without a doubt, have talent as beast tamers!''
''Beast tamers!?'' We said in unison.
''The few chosen by the Night Raven College, are all talented magicians. However, it is this excellence that gives the great pride, and make the unwilling cooperate with others. Most of them are self-centered and egoistic.'' he explained.
''You pretty much haven't said a single good thing.'' Grim pointed out.
''You might be incapable of using magic. Maybe that's precisely the mediocrity the school needs right now! You might be able to give instructions to wizards and make them cooperate. Your existence is essential to the future of this academy.'' he explained further. ''That's what my intuition as an educator tells me.''
''Trappola. Spade. Along with the rescinding your expulsion I shall give Yuu the qualifications to attend Night Raven College as a student!''
''A student? Even though I can't use magic?'' Yuu asked puzzled.
''Yes, because I am so gracious.'' the headmaster happily said.
''Even though you might not be able to complete all your lessons. That's why Grim... You have proven me that you possess the talent to become a wizard. Therefore, I shall allow you and Yuu to enroll together, as one student.''
''Fnga! I... I can go to this academy too? As a student?'' Grim asked in disbelief.
''Yes.... But don't ever let an incident like yesterday occur again! Do we have an agreement?''
''Ffgnaa... Fffnaa... W-we can...'' Grim sobbed
''Let's do our best Grim.'' Yuu cheered
''I did it!'' Grim cheered happily.
''Grim, as a symbol of your status as a student you'll get a magic crystal.'' the headmaster informed.
A gemstone appeared on Grims bow hanging against his chest.
''Fgnnaaaaa! I did it!'' Grim cherred.
''Yuu, since Grim isn't accustomed to human society. It's up to you to supervise him to prevent him from causing more trouble.'' the headmaster informed with a serious face.
''Aha! Look at you. You've just got admitted to school and you're already a supervisor.'' Ace remarked.
''If you've been entrusted with supervising Grim, that makes you a supervisor.'' Deuce added.
''I'll do my best!'' Yuu exclaimed.
''Congratulation Grim and Yuu.'' I said with a smile.
''Ahaha. Good luck, supervisor!'' Ace smiled.
''And for miss Alerie, you also have an admirable talent as a beast tamer... But it has never been heard of, that a girl attends an all-boy school.'' the headmaster pointed out.
''It wouldn't be fair that that only Grim and Yuu get rewarded. Ari was also a part of our success.'' Deuce added.
''You are right Spade. That is why I am going to give Miss Alerie another status in the school with the same goal of guiding wizards. You will might even be able to attend the school as a student under special circumstances in the future.'' the headmaster said.
''Even though she's a girl!?'' Ace said taken aback.
''Yes, I might be able to do something regarding that matter.'' the headmaster said.
''I see, but what did you want me to do in the meantime?'' I asked curiously.
''Ah, yes. Because I am so gracious... I decided that you will be my personal secretary.'' the headmaster announced happily.
''EH!?'' We all stared at him in bewilderment.
''Do not worry you will mostly be by my side as I attend meetings and such. Sometimes you will be tasked to help the rest off the staff if needed. As for much responsibility you will have... Hmm... We shall wait and see how you will be able to handle the job.'' the headmaster informed.
''And because I am so gracious, it is going to be a paid job. I believe that it will help with your living situation at Ramshackle Dorm and your new four legged residents.''
''Thank you!'' Yuu and I said in unison.
'' I'll do my best to support you. You can count on me!'' I cheered.
''And supervisor. I have a request. This is wonderful!'' the headmaster cheered. ''Supervisor, I will entrust you with this. This is nicknamed the 'ghost camera.''
''I think my grandma told me about it before. It's a super old magic tool right?'' Ace asked.
''It is not super old.'' the headmaster frowned. ''It may have been invented during your great grandmother's or great great grandmother's time. There is a very special spell casted on it. It does not only take pictures, but it also captures a part of their soul.''
''Part of their soul...?'' I asked confused.
''You can call it 'Memory: A Fragment of Remembrance'. The most interesting part of this magic camera is that the souls of the photographer and the photographed become deeply connected and the Memory in the photo comes out jumping! Depending on how close the two parties are the picture could move like a video or bring the situation in the photo to life. Fascinating, right?''
''In that case I also think that Alerie should also be able to take some pictures for herself. So when you want to borrow the camera let me know.'' Yuu said smiling at me.
''Thank you, Yuu. I'll hold you on to it.'' I smiled back at him.
''Supervisor... And miss Alerie. Use this camera to take photos of Grim and other students to leave behind memories of your lives in this academy.''
''Lalala. Take lots of cool photos of me~'' Grim said happily.
''And! Always make sure to get 'Memories' when someone steps out of line!'' the headmaster said with a serious tone.
Yuu and I looked at each other and nodded. ''Thank you very much.''
''It's already late. Let's save the detailed conversation for tomorrow.'' The headmaster said.
''Ah! And miss Alerie. Tomorrow early you'll meet the teachers and dorm leaders. I'll notice them before you arrive.'' the headmaster added.
''Yes, sir.''
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