“Lady Li, I am terribly sorry that my strength was not enough.”

Li was bowed to politely by Lady Alberta.him

However, this was something decided by the Academy.

“Thank you, Lady Alberta. Just knowing how you feel makes me happy.”

Li responded to Lady Alberta with magnanimity.

Even if she said with tearful eyes that she had wanted to form a party together for the dungeon training, it only put her in a difficult position.

Because of that, his smile was just slightly more strained than usual.

In the end, the Saint was also unable to take the training alone and was grumbling in complaint.

There were likely political factors involved but compared to Li, her achievements were still different.

It was impossible to treat them in exactly the same way.

Even though it was called dungeon training, it was not safe.

Of course, no one would lose their life but injuries still occurred.

The Academy could not recklessly force first-year students into something too dangerous.

And so, as a special exception, only Li would enter the dungeon together with an instructor.

The dungeon in question was located a short distance from the Royal Capital.

It was roughly about an hour by carriage.

Since it was strictly managed by the Knight Order serving in the Royal Palace, its safety level was high.

“I’m Megan Rinnelt. This is the first time we’ve met face to face, isn’t it?”

She was a woman with long, straight black hair and skin the color of milk caramel.

She stood a full head taller than Li and had a model-like figure.

She wore light leather armor and had two short daggers hanging at her waist.

“With Paavo… I mean, not Lord Barman… I used to work as an adventurer together with him. I may not look it but I’m quite skilled as a scout.”

The wink she gave, closing one eye marked by a small beauty mark beneath it, suited her oddly well.

“I am Li Earlychar Karasebed Quewa. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.”

Li greeted her with a gentle smile.

“Now then… Are you really fine with that equipment?”

The female instructor looked over Li’s outfit.

Today’s attire was a pants style easy to move in though it was one of the Academy uniforms.

The skirt portion of the deep blue, military-style one-piece uniform had been made into loose, sarouel-style pants.

On her feet were long boots without heels.

As for unique equipment, the only thing worth mentioning was the cloak Li had made herself, worn over the uniform.

Its shape resembled the sagum used in Ancient Rome.

It was a simple rectangular cloth in a color matching the uniform, fastened at the shoulder with a clasp.

However, in Li’s case, the lining was a red tartan check known as Royal Stewart.

That was one of her small personal touches.

“It will be fine.”

“Hm—what about weapons? Are you a magic type?”

[Summon・Andromeda]

In response to the female instructor’s question, Li summoned her favorite gauntlets.

As always, they carried a fantastical and solemn atmosphere.

“W-wait… you can summon armaments?”

For a brief moment, the female instructor was taken aback before quickly regaining her composure.

“Well, for today we’re just checking the lower floors, so let’s go with that.”

She had only heard about her from the male homeroom instructor.

But there was a great difference between hearing and seeing something for oneself.

Incidentally, though hidden by the cloak, the short wand she had used when correcting the Crown Prince and the others was also at her waist.

Li was the type who went all out when something was meant to be enjoyed.

“I look forward to working with you!”

With that, Li began walking ahead.

Her gait held no tension at all, as if she were strolling through her own home.

Watching her back, the female instructor hurried after her, thinking, ‘Why is the student the one walking in front?’