The Myriad Worlds Shuttle Starting from the Demonic Inferiority

"Furthermore, you even broke the First High history records for both the scale of the magic sequence and the intensity of rewriting the target's information."

"Then, might I ask why you didn't participate in the final test, Junior Kudo?"

Saegusa Mayumi was currently brimming with intense curiosity, though neither she nor the teachers had any doubts about Kudo Mitsunobu's ability to take the top spot in magic activation speed.

After all, the Ninth Laboratory specialized in researching magic activation speed, so it was impossible for Kudo Mitsunobu's casting speed to be anything but fast.

"My apologies, but that involves family matters that I cannot disclose to you, Senior," Kudo Mitsunobu said calmly.

"Oh my! That is truly my fault; I spoke out of turn."

This time, Saegusa Mayumi's apology was sincere; after all, prying into someone else's family affairs was considered a major taboo.

Moreover, they were both magicians and members of the Ten Master Clans. Speaking like this could easily lead others to believe she was trying to probe for secrets of the Kudo family.

Even unintentional words were unacceptable, as they could potentially trigger a series of diplomatic issues.

"It's fine, Senior. It wasn't anything important, so please don't take it to heart."

Kudo Mitsunobu had no intention of over-interpreting Saegusa Mayumi's words; he wasn't one of those bored individuals who spent their days looking for trouble.

"Besides, the position of freshman representative isn't all that important."

"Furthermore, as long as my average score is considered passing, that's enough." After saying this, Mitsunobu gestured toward the petal emblem on his chest.

"I see!" Saegusa Mayumi glanced at the hand Kudo Mitsunobu had pointed toward his chest and nodded thoughtfully.

Saegusa Mayumi fell silent for a brief moment, and the sight of the two walking side-by-side drew whispers from the upperclassmen around them.

After all, one was the beautiful, elegant Student Council President who had garnered countless fans since enrollment and had never been rumored to have a boyfriend in her three years at the school.

The other was a freshman whose looks alone were enough to make the female students—known for their conservative nature—frequently glance his way.

"Don't tell me this student managed to hook the President the moment he enrolled! Damn this society that prioritizes looks," a male upperclassman muttered.

"Don't tell me this student was already snatched up by the President the moment he enrolled! Damn this society that prioritizes looks," a female upperclassman whispered.

Chapter 2: Consultation

"Hey! Junior Mitsunobu. What is your take on the Course 2 Students system?"

Saegusa Mayumi acted as if she hadn't noticed those piercing gazes and spoke up anyway. Only this time, she had quietly changed the way she addressed him.

However, after saying this, Saegusa Mayumi couldn't help but shift her gaze to Kudo Mitsunobu's face to see how he would react.

But Kudo Mitsunobu's face remained as indifferent as ever, leaving Saegusa Mayumi feeling slightly frustrated.

"My take, you ask—"

Kudo Mitsunobu drew out the end of his sentence, not because of Saegusa Mayumi's sudden change in address, but to briefly ponder the question she had posed.

"I can only say that the school has brought what should have been a private matter between honor students and underachievers out into the open."

"How so?"

Saegusa Mayumi couldn't be bothered with her own little thoughts anymore; she wanted to know immediately how Kudo Mitsunobu's perspective differed from her own.

"In that case, let me share my humble opinion," Kudo Mitsunobu shrugged.

"Senior, have you ever looked into schools for ordinary people?"

Saegusa Mayumi nodded.

"In schools for ordinary people, there are also classes for high-achieving students and classes for average students."

"Students who study better can receive education from the school's best teachers in elite classes, while students who struggle study in ordinary classes under average teachers."

"Isn't that exactly the same as our school?" Saegusa Mayumi interjected suddenly.

"That is true, but there is still one difference."

"Schools for ordinary people don't so blatantly slap clear labels on honor students and underachievers." Having said this, Kudo Mitsunobu pointed again to the emblem on his chest.

"I don't oppose the concept of elite education; after all, educational resources are limited, and it is only natural for students with superior academic performance to receive superior education."

"If our school were like ordinary schools and didn't directly apply these clear labels, then the freshmen would likely get along with each other in a friendly manner and build good relationships."

"Even if they were later divided into different classes based on their grades, it wouldn't lead to a situation of opposition."

"But precisely because these labels are applied, the moment freshmen receive their Course 1 uniforms, they immediately divide themselves into the Course 1 camp, and those who receive Course 2 uniforms immediately divide themselves into the Course 2 camp."

"After all, the environment influences people. Course 1 upperclassmen teach the new Course 2 students that they are 'weeds,' and Course 2 upperclassmen teach the new Course 2 students that the Course 1 students have stolen the treatment they rightfully deserve."

"And so, the two camps continue to oppose each other, with no end in sight."

Kudo Mitsunobu spoke a long string of sentences, suddenly feeling as if his throat were smoking.

Seeing Kudo Mitsunobu's state, Saegusa Mayumi thoughtfully took a thermos from her handbag and handed it to him.

"You must be thirsty, Junior Mitsunobu. Drink this first!"

Kudo Mitsunobu hesitated for a moment, but still reached out to take the thermos from Saegusa Mayumi's hand and took a few gulps.

"My sincere thanks, Senior Saegusa."

After finishing, Kudo Mitsunobu returned the thermos to Saegusa Mayumi.

"It's nothing," Saegusa Mayumi shook her head, took the thermos back, and placed it back into her handbag.

"Rather than that, I would much rather hear how you would resolve this matter, Junior Kudo."

Saegusa Mayumi looked at Kudo Mitsunobu with hopeful eyes; having heard his analysis, she was now burning with the desire to know.

She felt deep regret, as she had been profoundly dissatisfied with the Course 2 Students system ever since she enrolled. Yet, the Course 2 Students system had already taken deep root in people's hearts for a long time.

Therefore, even now, she had no idea how this problem could be solved, and she wanted to hear how Kudo Mitsunobu would resolve it from his own perspective.

"Me, you ask?"

Kudo Mitsunobu showed no sign of surprise at the request Saegusa Mayumi had put forward.

He paused for a moment before continuing.

"I have said it before, I am not opposed to an education system based on meritocracy, Senior."