Because challenging Rennala wasn't something you could just do anytime; the deputy headmaster said some preparations were needed.
For example, preparing the venue, making repairs after the battle, and so on.
The biggest preparation was convincing Rennala.
Currently, she was in a state of self-isolation. No one could easily open the gates of the castle where she resided, and there were also barriers blocking the way. Therefore, they needed to use magic to undo these barriers.
Mm...
It was quite troublesome.
Rennala's magic was very strong, a fact the deputy headmaster had to reluctantly admit.
So, he had to go and work on the magic to undo the barriers, asking Kaito to rest here for a few days.
As for how many days, that depended on when they could undo the barrier.
Kaito offered to try using brute force, but the deputy headmaster quickly declined.
That would cause great damage to the academy. Besides, Rennala's castle stored a large number of books, and they needed to move them all out first...
Under these circumstances, Kaito had no choice but to agree to stay here for a few days.
He also received a high degree of freedom. If he wanted to learn magic, he could visit the magic library, with no surveillance or restrictions.
However, to learn the more powerful and stronger magic, he could only find it within Rennala's castle.
Thinking about the scene from the game when fighting Rennala, there were indeed many books inside. They would open it every six months, silently taking or returning books.
Rennala neither agreed nor refused, simply glancing at them silently before ignoring them.
She had some reactions to certain dialogues, but not many.
After resting for a day, all the Tarnished had already left, and the entire town had learned of Kaito's deeds.
Hirano, thanks to Kaito, had also gained permission to learn magic freely, no longer needing to pay.
After all, she had already pledged that she would not become the Elden Lord; instead, she would assist Kaito.
Well, this was interesting. The senior mages, upon hearing this, treated her as one of their own. They even gave her a mage's identity, robes, magic staff, and other items.
Kaito also received these, but he didn't wear them.
He didn't like wearing the loose robes of a mage; maintaining his original noble attire was fine.
After breakfast, the mage who had been Kaito's first challenger came to entertain him.
This was partly due to the academy's arrangement and partly her own initiative.
After all, Kaito was her king.
Kaito was very happy to have her guide him around the Raya Lucaria Academy. Hirano followed behind him, full of curiosity.
She had never had it this good before, being able to freely tour the place.
Melina, the Fire Keeper, and Hirano's Maiden stayed in the castle. Their explanation was that Maidens were actually disliked by mages. Although it wasn't a hostile relationship, there was still a natural aversion.
The main reason for this stemmed from the Tarnished.
They relied on Maidens to run around, even ordering them to steal magic books from the academy, and so on.
Yes, Maidens were disliked in this way. Maidens did have some strength, not very strong in combat, but if you asked if they were capable in other areas, they were exceptionally so.
Just being able to travel using Sites of Grace showed how strong they were!
This was something many mages couldn't do!
Naturally, there was also an element of envy. Similarly, using these abilities, they were forced by some Tarnished to do unsavory deeds.
But who could blame them? The Tarnished were the kings they chose. Even if forced, it was their destiny.
Thus, they were reluctant to come out and cause unnecessary trouble for Kaito. Even though the mages were quite nice to them because of Kaito, they still preferred to stay inside.
"So, this was raised by your academy?"
"More precisely, it was raised by the Headmaster, Your Majesty."
Guilina said with a smile, full of admiration for King Kaito. Whatever questions Kaito had, she would answer completely with everything she knew.
Similarly, she was full of curiosity and fantasies about him.
Even filled with adoring love.
This was understandable; she was a young girl with budding feelings.
Moreover, Kaito was so outstanding, so kind, etc. Who wouldn't like a man like Kaito?
Not just her, even in Stormveil Castle, Kaito had received many love letters from young girls.
They were even willing to become his handmaidens!
"Raised by your Headmaster?"
"Mm, it has lived here for a very long time. It's said it was very fierce at first, but later became very docile. Even though the Headmaster hasn't visited it for a long time, it doesn't mind; on the contrary, it's very happy."
'Uh...'
Looking at [Radagon's Red Wolf], Kaito had mixed feelings.
'Damn, in the game it would attack players relentlessly, but here it had become a well-behaved baby.'
Its duty was to guard the Raya Lucaria Academy, similar to the game, but did the academy need guarding?
Not at the moment.
So it had become like a pet, eating well, having clothes put on it, food brought to its mouth, and occasionally, in a good mood, it would spar with mages, everything stopping at a touch.
Even its appearance differed from the game. The Radagon's Red Wolf before him was clearly much better-looking, much more well-behaved, and could even understand human speech.
As for where it came from, the academy people didn't know, but it was brought by Rennala, and came together with Radagon.
Was there a possibility that Radagon gave the pet to Rennala as a gift?
"Does it have a name?"
"Yes, it's called Little Red."
"???"
'Damn, who came up with that name? That person is a genius!'
He just checked, this is a male wolf, right!
A male being called Little Red, Kaito suddenly felt it seemed quite pitiful.
"Who named it?"
"The Headmaster."
"Pfft——"
Hirano couldn't help but laugh.
She knew it was impolite, but she just couldn't help it.
Even Kaito's mouth twitched.
She hadn't expected Rennala's naming ability to be so 'impressive'!
"Well, let's go look elsewhere."
"Okay, Your Majesty~"
No longer looking at Radagon's Red Wolf, who was called Little Red, Kaito had Guilina take him elsewhere.
Arriving at the large castle where all the mages held their classes, Kaito entered, driven by curiosity.
He then saw the teacher of all the players in the game.