Why can't I use magic?

Chpater 3

I was gazing outside the window, the door of our classroom opened and our homeroom teacher came walking in towards her teacher's table. She was carrying a small box in hand which she placed on the table and turned towards us. Now that I had closer look on her face, she had a really unpredictable face. Kyonagi stood up to greet her but she gestured him to sit down implying there was no need of doing that.

" I'm Shizuka Sae, as have already know since I introduced myself in the orientation. I'm going to first tell you about this school and then I'm going to get you familiar with the rules you have to follow here. First thing is that you're all going to live in dorms for the duration you'll be staying in this school."- she said while looking at all of us for affirmation.

"Ok Mam!"- some of the students said.

She continued, " So, first I'll be handing over these rule handbook to you lot. Read it along side me explaining the rules to you. You'll understand them more quickly that way." She handed over a bunch of the books to person sitting in front so that they pass it.

I was waiting for mine, as I felt Miss Sae's gazes over me. I looked towards her and made an eye contact for a split second, as the person sitting in front me passed me the handbook.

Imperial Academy of Nurture and Advanced Magic (IANAM) rules and regulations.

1. Students will have to stay in dorms while their time in this school. Students can't leave the campus unless it's for a special event. To leave campus on special requirements, the student in question have to get a permit from their respective homeroom teacher or the student council president at that time.

So that's what she meant by staying in dorms. I was going over the rules, there was faint noise of students reading the rules and discussing it with each other. One rule stood out oddly.

7. In this school system, students are evaluated on basis of the parameters; academics, sports, magic, critical thinking. On basis of these four parameters students will be evaluated.

That was rather interesting. Another rule was really weird.

8. Students can gain points....

As I was reading it someone asked

" Sensei, what does rule 7 and 8 mean? Can you explain them please."- said a boy with short blond hair who was sitting in the front of the row beside me.

" Yes Raiden-kun." She replied to the boy who asked the question. His name was Raiden.

" I was waiting for you to read some of the rules before I can resume my explanation. So what rule 7 means is that, You guys did the entrance exam right? I'm pretty sure you would've noticed that it wasn't a normal entrance exam consisting of academic questions."- She replied with a question towards us.

"Yeah, Sensei. The exam did scored our Magic and physical abilities too."- Kyonagi answered.

"Yes, absolutely. So in this school the exams won't be like other schools. Exams you'll face will take into consideration all the four parameters that is mentioned in the Rule number 7. You'll get familiar it with in one month. Don't worry. I hope there isn't any doubt regarding this?"- she asked.

Of course all of us were confused about it. It was a bit complicated. Like how are they gonna measure my Critical thinking? Well there was an expression of confusion on everyone's face. But Sae sensei decided to continue onto the next rule.

" Now about rule 8, this is a bit confusing, make sure you listen to me carefully. Students in this school are awarded with points for completing tasks, like assignment or exams or events. The points awarded for events and exams are transferred immediately into your student profiles. But the points awarded for assignment and following simple rules are added transferred to you on the last day of the month. Now before you ask what's your student profile, I'll be distributing your mobile devices to you." She said while taking out the mobiles and again following same process as she did with the rule handbook.

The fact that this world have smart phones but built on different principles still blows my mind.

"This device is something that you can check your performance on. It's a really important thing so make sure you don't lose it." She made a little pause to check whether all of us got out devices or not and continued.

"Ok now since you people really good with technology, I know you're probably exploring through this mobile already. You must have got an app called Student Profile, that's where you can check your performance, grades and how many points you have. Now you have another app called TransP. It's an app to use your point for transactions." As she said that there was huge commotion in the class.

"Does that mean we can use our points to buy stuff?" asked a girl instantly. She had dark bluish hair in twin tails. She kinda short in height.

"Exactly what I'm trying to say here, Mizuki-san."

As she said that, the whole class burst into a mess of chatter. I check my student profile to check how many I had, and it showed

Personal Points: 25000

Class Points: 1000

25000 points? How interesting, though I don't the value of these points. As I was thinking on my own someone asks.

"What the- it says we have 25000 points. What does this means Sensei?"

"Well, 25000 points is your personal points, Michizu-san. It's the points you can use to buy anything you want in our campus. And there are some shops out campus but they accept these points for transactions. Also let me inform you that 1 personal point is equal to 1 RYD. So use your personal points very carefully and judiciously."- as she said that, everyone in class again burst into lot of chatter. Every was shocked at this point.

"This can't be true"

"What the heck!?"

"Is this even true?"

Now to be honest with you I'm surprised too. 1 personal point is equal to 1 RYD. It's like saying 1 personal point is equal to 1 dollar. That's crazy, considering the fact that we are only highschool students. I do understand the fact that it's one the premier institution in our country. But Holy s**t. But what's class points then? I decided to ask.

"Sensei, what does class points means?"

"That's a really good question, Suimei-kun. I'm glad you asked that."- she said and continue "Class points are points awarded to your class based on the assessment of each student of that class. On basis of Class points, each Class is ranked. And based on your class point, your personal points are awarded."- she said.

Ok that was a little bit complicated, But it basically means that 1 Class point is equal to 25 Personal Points. So I did understood the calculation but how is it awarded. On what basis? She did said doing Assignment and following rules. But what rules? Also if they are awarded based on assignment, what if a student who isn't really good studying decides to copy their assignment from an honours student? This system is faulty from this perspective. The more she was explaining the more questions there was popping in my mind.

"Now since we are done with the system and rules, let me tell you facilities you'll be getting in the campus since you won't be going outside. You have already noticed how large the campus is, that's because the campus have student dorms, administration quarters and Teacher dorms too. You'll get a map of the campus in your Rule Handbook. This campus has Stadium for sports and Stadiums for using magic. There are convenience stores and malls too. Basically all type of luxuries that you can experience outside the campus, is included in this campus."- she said.

Everyone was really excited, as they were getting free money, a large campus to roam around with malls and all sort of enjoyments. If I said that I'm not looking forward to my highschool life being all luxurious, I will dead ass lying.

"Since I have updated you on everything, I will conclude the homeroom here. From tomorrow, you'll be having normal classes. Also if you have any other questions, you can contact the school administrators or me. The contact number in your mobile."-with that she was leaving the class. We all stood up and bowed to her.

After she left, everyone again began talking to each other. Everyone was talking about how this school was so good and like a dream. I decided to hop on mobile and surf through it a more. I opened my student profile, and looked at Grades. It was like

Academics: 69

Sports: 64

Magic: 0

(Magic Affinity: NIL)

Critical thinking: 67

Damn, that Zero magic. So my average score is 50. Interesting. As I was looking through my mobile, Kyonagi decided that we should all do introductions.

"Hello everyone, since we are gonna spend the next three years together, why don't we introduce ourselves to each others and try to be friends with each other."- he proposed.

"Yeah seems like a plan."- one of the girl said.

"Yeah me too"- another one followed.

"I'm in" followed up by another one.

Kyonagi is definitely gonna the Class representative.

"Ok so I will go first. My name is Kyonagi Mirata. My magic Affinity is Electro. I like to play all kind of sports. So if you're playing you can count me in"- he said while point towards the boys.

"Ayy we got you Mirata."- said Raiden and his friends with a thumbs up sign.

"Ok next is me. Yuki Chiaki. My only goal is graduate as a top student from this institution. I don't have much to say about me, other than I like to write and draw."- said a girl with long black, tied with ribbons. She was really pretty to be honest with you. But she had this diplomatic vine about her.

"Wow, that's so cool."

"Would you mind showing us your drawings?"

She got different replies, and most them were positive. She replied to those with a smile and a nod. She looked like person with high ideals and confidence.

"Ok, I'm am Kyouko Mona. You can call me Mona though, no need for formalities. My goal is to make a lot of friends in high school and enjoy my high school life. I hope y'all will help me in that."- she said. She was average heighted girl but what caught my attention was her boobs were really big. That's something worth paying your attention too not gonna lie.

She's gonna be famous among the boys and girls too since she was already exchanging mobile numbers with them. What the heck!? That way too extroverted.

"So I'm Yosuke Tenha, I'm looking forward to be with you all for the next three years and know you all better. I'm not good at sports but if you ever need help in studies, feel free to ping me."- said the next guy. He was the same height as me and wore spectacles and had ginger coloured hair. He looked like someone who would be good at studies.

"I'm Fujiwara Shotō, you can call me Shotō though, my magic affinity is Pyro and my favourite thing to do is play practice combat in my free time."- said the guy who had long black hairs and an undercut.

"Damn, wanna spar with me?"- asked a girl. She was a brunette with long hairs. She had this look of arrogance on her face. I believe she was pretty powerful in her magic if she can challenge someone to spar like that.

"Ah, Sorry I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Seiyoku Aoi."

"Well Sure Aoi-chan. If you're insisting that much, I will spar with you."- Shotō replied in a flirty way. Damn, man was moving fast.

Aoi smiled back, but there wasn't something right about smile. It was almost like her smile had a....

"Next is you" Kyouko said while pointing over me.

Ok so it's me now. Ok I have got this. This is my first step towards making friends in high school. Let's go Suimei, you have got this. I stood up and looked around me. Everyone was staring at me. It was weird getting stared at by so many people.

"So, umm ... I'm Suimei Suki. Uhh... I don't have anything that I'm good at. I don't have any hobbies. Umm.... So like... I'm looking forward to studying with you all."- with that I sat down and everyone clapped for me. I knew it, I nailed it, but it was one of those clap that people do so that the person doesn't feels bad. I blew my chance. I looked over Kyonagi and he was getting second hand embarrassment from me.

After that, the introduction carried on for an hour or so.