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In a dimly lit room, a young man was reading a book.
On the cover of the book was written [On Curses.]
“……Huh. No matter how many times I read it, I still can’t find anything in it about how to improve my abilities.”
After reading the book for a while, he closed it.
He put it back on the shelf with a disappointed look on his face.
His name is Ilario Salvatore.
He was born to Lucius, head of the Salvatore family, and his wife Camilla.
In other words, he is the elder brother born of the same mother as Luca.
He is different from Camlen, who was born to a concubine.
His dark hair proves above all that he is the same as Norn and Luca.
He is currently very much in over his head.
The reason is simple and obvious.
It was the position of Ilario Salvatore.
Because he is Luca’s real brother. He is also the brother of the genius Norn.
In short, he is an ordinary man sandwiched between a genius sister and a genius brother.
Like Camlen, Ilario himself is in the lowest class of the Duke of Salvatore family.
Although his age and talent make him a genius compared to the average person, he is no different from an ordinary person in the Salvatore family, where this is the lowest level.
Therefore, Ilario was distressed.
If he continues as he is, no one will pay any attention to him. He was sure he would lead a life like a piece of trash.
“How can I be strong? How can I achieve enough to be recognized by the lord? Auras are subtle in my case, and the only thing I have left in my hand is a curse that happens to be awakened……”
Besides his aura, Illario has awakened another ability.
It is a curse.
It is the ability to cause various abnormalities and summon special creatures by cursing others.
However, it is not an ability suited for direct combat. It can only provide support.
In addition, Illario did not have much talent for auras. It is completely useless.
However, Illario was in such a desperate situation that he had to put his trust in such power.
On the occasion of his fifteenth birthday, his younger brother would soon arrive at the academy in King’s Landing.
Only those who are 15 years old are allowed to enter the academy, and after that, only those who have qualified for graduation can graduate from the academy.
Illario will be 18 this year.
Although he is three years older than Luca, he still did not have the qualification to graduate.
His teachers often told him that he was too ordinary for a member of the Salvatore family, and his heart was in turmoil.
And just as soon as a monster like Luca entered the school, his….existence would be completely erased.
Impatience dulls his thinking, and his dulled thoughts gradually become distorted in strange directions.
The next book he picked up was–
“A book on summoning demons?”
The title of the book was very old and suspicious.
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“Master Luca, the carriage is ready.”
The maid who entered the room after knocking on the door announced in a simple manner.
I, who had put on my new clothes, lifted the edge of my mouth and replied.
“I see. Then let’s leave right now. I have to get to the academy as soon as possible.”
“Certainly.”
I walked past the maid and into the hallway.
I went down the stairs and left the mansion. Lulu, the resident maid, followed behind.
In front of the main gate, a carriage bearing the family crest of the Duke of Salvatore family was parked. I got into it with the maid.
The carriage starts to move slowly as the maid tells the man in charge of the carriage where to go.
Seven years have now passed since the day I was eight years old, the day I received my Muramasa.
I’m fifteen years old, and I’m in the residence of the Duke of Salvatore in the Imperial Capital.
Today, I am scheduled to enter the Imperial Academy in the capital. That’s why I came out from my estate.
Nobles are great. There is a mansion in the royal capital that is as big as the mansion in the territory.
The others who are using it besides me are my brother Ilario and brother Camlen, who have already enrolled, and my twin sisters, who are stupid enough to be suspended from school, totaling four.
When I came to the mansion a week ago, I was really annoyed with Lynette, who said that she had sent a faculty member to the temple.
The other one, Lemigliela, was strangely attached to me, and I heard that she shattered the bones in both arms after being sexually harassed a little by a classmate.
She can do whatever she wants, can’t she?
Even so, the reason why she was not expelled was because of the Duke of Salvatore family (Lynette was treated as an unexpected accident, and Lemigliela was the other party’s responsibility).
“They’re horrible people…….”
“? What is it?
“Nothing.”
The maid picked up my mumbled words. But I cut the conversation short.
We spend the rest of the day in silence until we arrive at the academy.
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The carriage arrives at the front gate of the institute.
There were several similar carriages lined up there. They must be the same new students.
When you enter the institute, you will be given a private room in the dormitory. If I have a dormitory, I can train almost 24 hours a day.
“The auditorium where the entrance ceremony is held is in the back left corner?”
“Yes. I’ll lead the way.”
“Please.”
We got off the carriage and headed for our destination on foot.
While I was on my way, I saw a familiar figure.
That person……
“? Is something wrong, Master Luca?”
“Ah, no……it’s nothing.”
I quickly averted my eyes.
I’m sure of it. That posture–it’s the original protagonist.
The initial skin of the character make-up was like that kind of appearance. I saw it many times in my previous life. His clothes were also the only ordinary ones.
But I never thought I would really meet him here.
So the scenario is steadily progressing.
With a hint of uneasiness, I followed the maid to the auditorium.
The auditorium was a typical type of hall. A long table and other items are laid out there.
At the back of the hall was a space for teachers, where a group of teachers–adults who looked like they had fought many battles in the past were lined up.
Nice. Some of them look like they would really enjoy killing each other. I wonder if we could have a serious slash-and-burn contest?
I observed them intently as I sat in one of the chairs at the end of the room.
After a while, a woman sitting in the biggest chair stood up. She was a beautiful woman with long ears.
“Silence.”
Her dignified voice echoed through the auditorium.
She was a woman from the Duke of Morgan family. It seems that she became the dean of the Imperial Academy without inheriting the family.
And Lucia would be the next head of the Morgan family. It was a wise decision.
“I am glad you are all here today. On this day, at this time, you are all students of our institute. I encourage you to work hard together, and to aim for the abyss of all powers. I especially recommend magic.”
Hey, come on. It’s a very personal affair, isn’t it?
I clapped my hands and stared at the dean.
Then she noticed my gaze, looked at me and smiled.
W-what is it? I always thought the Morgans hated me, but she’s….creepy.
Didn’t they tell her about the time I beat up Lucia?
“Oh, I remember. I have one last thing to tell you all. Regarding today’s first and last class, the students will be fighting each other in the class that has been divided into classes. Isn’t this a great opportunity to see how good you are now and how good others are? Work hard and be strong. –That is all.”
This time there was no applause.
No one applauded.
I even heard the sound of gulping down fresh spit.
On the contrary, I laughed.
–That’s good. I love it ! I love the feeling of supremacy of merit.
Who will be my opponent?
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