The Origin of the Booklet

Itozawa flipped through the booklet in his hands, noticing that many ability names were marked with question marks or left blank.

As he wondered, the Principal's voice slowly echoed through the gymnasium.

"The first Principal of our school was not only the founder but also a formidable Spirit Ability User."

The Principal's eyes twinkled with deep respect for the past. "He was the father of the current Chairman, a true leader and a giant in the supernatural world."

The Principal continued, his voice filled with reminiscence: "His strength lay not only in his abilities but also in his wisdom and foresight. With the support of Lord Onijima, he founded this school, providing a place for all children with abilities to learn and grow."

"His original intention in founding the school was to cultivate a new generation of ability users, enabling them to use their powers correctly and contribute to society." The Principal's eyes revealed a firm belief. "He hoped this school would become a beacon for ability users, illuminating their path forward."

"And this book is his work."

The students were captivated by the Principal's words, their gazes fixed on the elder as they waited for him to continue.

"This Principal, his mental power was incredibly strong, so strong that he could borrow from the divine, able to communicate with the spirits of deities." The Principal's voice became more mysterious, as if revealing a long-buried secret. "Many mysteries of this world were painstakingly uncovered by him from the deities, bit by bit."

In his exploration, he gradually realized a severe problem: the incompleteness of abilities.

He discovered that due to a lack of comprehensive and in-depth understanding of abilities, the so-called ability education could not be systematically carried out.

This presented him with an unprecedented challenge.

If the essence of abilities could not be grasped, then students would be unable to unleash their true potential.

Thus, he ventured into forbidden knowledge, asking the deities about everything concerning abilities. The deities generously told him all the secrets of abilities.

But the price was the burning of his life force.

As knowledge poured in, he felt his life force rapidly draining away. His skin turned pale, and the light in his eyes dimmed.

Despite this, he persisted in recording the knowledge imparted by the deities until his very last moment. He documented the core principles and the most crucial parts of abilities, laying the foundation for future ability education.

Finally, after recording this precious knowledge, the Principal passed away peacefully.

And this is the origin of this booklet, and why it is incomplete."

"He not only left us the knowledge of abilities but also the courage to explore the unknown and the pursuit of knowledge." The Principal's gaze swept over every student, his voice growing firmer.

"Students of Kouiku, each of you should be like him, possessing the courage to sacrifice for knowledge and the determination to contribute to humanity."

As the Principal's story concluded, thunderous applause erupted in the gymnasium.

The students were deeply moved by the story, their eyes shining with anticipation for the future and curiosity about the supernatural world.

The Principal looked at the enthusiastic applause below, and as if remembering something, a nostalgic glint flashed in his eyes before he sighed and left the gymnasium.

Following the Principal's wistful departure, the First-Year Freshman Representative was about to take the stage. This was a tradition at every entrance ceremony, giving freshmen a chance to voice their thoughts.

When Sakayanagi Arisu's name was announced, Itozawa was not surprised.

Despite leaning on a crutch, she walked onto the stage with determination. Though her figure was delicate, it exuded an undeniable strength.

Itozawa understood. Sakayanagi Arisu was not only a student of Class A but also the daughter of the school's Chairman. This identity made her selection as the freshman representative only natural.

Sakayanagi Arisu stood on the stage, her gaze sweeping over every freshman in the audience. She knew that among these young faces, many had yet to fully grasp how different their upcoming lives would be from those in a regular high school.

"Hello, everyone. I am Sakayanagi Arisu from First-Year Class A," Sakayanagi Arisu began her speech.

"As the freshman representative, I want to emphasize that our lives here will be vastly different from a typical high school. We not only learn knowledge but also bear the heavy responsibility of improving our abilities."

Her voice echoed through the gymnasium, each word clear and powerful: "Here, every effort we make, every challenge we face, is aimed at uncovering and strengthening our inner potential. Abilities are our distinguishing mark and our companions on the path of growth."

Sakayanagi Arisu continued, "We were chosen to come here because we possess the potential to become strong. But potential does not equate to reality; it requires us to unearth, cultivate, and temper it."

Her eyes sparkled with anticipation for the future. "Our task is not just to learn how to use our abilities, but more importantly, to learn how to control them, how to make them a part of our strength."

"Here, we will face many challenges that will test our courage, wisdom, and determination," Sakayanagi Arisu's voice grew more impassioned. "But please remember, every challenge is an opportunity for growth. Our goal is not just to become outstanding students, but to become strong individuals who control their own destinies."

As her speech concluded, the gymnasium erupted in warm applause.

The freshmen were inspired by her words, their eyes reflecting anticipation for the upcoming challenges and a desire to enhance their abilities.

Itozawa, however, frowned slightly. All useful nonsense. Anyone could have said these words; there was no need for Sakayanagi to go through the trouble of walking up and delivering this pointless speech.

It seemed Chairman Sakayanagi's arrangement was not just to let his daughter appear in front of everyone, but also to ensure that when students learned of her surname in the future, they would naturally associate her with the Chairman, thereby protecting her indirectly and preventing her from suffering unnecessary bullying.