Imperial Academy Girl Magic Officer

[From the creator of Academy 1945]

I felt a shock as if I had been hit on the back of my head with my foot.

“The creator?”

I muttered in a delicate girl’s voice, and without delay, opened the envelope to check its contents.

“Ha.”

When I saw the first phrase, I couldn’t help but laugh wryly.

【Hello, Yena!】

You’re starting too casually. While this author was behind the current situation, it was amusing that they opened with such a brazen greeting.
The content of the opening was simple.
Starting with a formal explanation of the situation, it mainly consisted of greetings asking for my cooperation in the future and apologies for suddenly putting me through this.
After speed-reading the first paragraph with a dazed feeling, I turned my attention to the second paragraph that filled the letter densely.

【…And your body’s gender would have changed, so I ask for your understanding about that point ㅠ.ㅠ It’s a kind of balance patch for you, Yena. I believe you’ll understand!
Ah, as your body has changed from the original, the total amount of mana has also decreased. I wanted to provide the best conditions possible, but this is the best I could do OTL…
…I’m hesitant to say this, but you, Yena, must absolutely fulfill the game clear condition of the Empire’s victory in the war. Well, it seems you’re already aiming for that goal, haha!
…If you fail, an unfavorable ending awaits you… ㅠ.ㅠ Please understand that it’s irreversible since you agreed to the confirmation message before playing, and I sincerely hope you achieve your goal!】

It calmly unfolds the shocking news of the body changing and falling into another world due to the aftereffects of the unscientific phenomenon of possession, as if it were the tone of a home appliance promotional brochure.
Moreover, the game is cleared by achieving victory in the Great War, and if you fail, an unfavorable ending awaits? This is just, while the tone is gentle, it’s pure intimidation as if they might take your life if you lose the war.

“Ha, haha.”

Is this how all these so-called gods are? I crumpled up the letter full of flowery language without a shred of seriousness and shoved it into the trash can.
I couldn’t help but laugh bitterly at the appearance of complete disinterest in my situation.
They changed my body and gender as they pleased, and an apology is all they offer. The only thing they bother to inform me is a unilateral declaration that a tragic ending awaits if the Empire loses the Great War.

“What a selfish bastard.”

Who would think that playing a revised version sent by the production company would result in being possessed by the game, changing gender, and having to spend the rest of their life like this?
Using an idea that only a complete psychopath would come up with to forcibly obtain consent, and then calmly wishing me good luck – there was no one anywhere who would accept their situation after witnessing such a scene.

No, there’s one person here.

Whoosh─!

I drew back the curtains and opened the window wide.

In one corner of the square, the candidates who had enrolled today were walking on the grass, and in a small open space far away, senior cadets were engrossed in training.
On the opposite side street, people who looked like instructors were walking in groups, and on one side, several men in chef’s uniforms were busily carrying what appeared to be food supplies.
Isn’t this the scene I so desperately wanted to see realized?

I leaned my upper body on the railing and rested my chin on one hand, slowly smoothing out the wrinkles between my eyebrows.

To be honest, it wasn’t a letter that deviated from expectations. Even the need to make Bern the victor in the world war was something I had already decided on from the beginning.
The weakening of abilities, that is, the reduction in total mana, was also something I had roughly anticipated.
I had felt a sense of discomfort when drawing up mana within my body when the conflict with Wolf flared up. There wasn’t any information in this letter that would cause a reaction of utter shock.

“If there’s one thing that bothers me, it’s how much my ability has weakened…”

Creak─

I lay back in the chair and stretched out one hand into the air.

Whoosh!

Then I started to concentrate, imagining gathering the mana circulating in my body to the center of my palm.
Earlier, I couldn’t confirm the existence of mana clearly due to Rina’s intervention, so now, without interruptions, was the perfect time to check my abilities.

“Ugh, uuugh…”

As I gathered more power, the pain also doubled.
It was a green light indicating that magic was manifesting normally.
My skin, which had maintained a peach color, now shone brightly enough to clearly illuminate the inside of my flesh.
After enduring the pain for a few more minutes like this, something with color appeared in the center of my palm where only white light had been rippling.

Hot flames.
A chunk of ice causing frost.

“Huff, huff!”

Two elements with opposing natures floated in circles in the air.

As expected, the principle of mana activation hadn’t changed. I grinned as I looked around at the two dazzling substances.
I had successfully activated magic. The fact that there was no difference in the method of handling mana from the past meant something tremendous.
It means that magic proficiency is maintained even in this world. For now, it’s one piece of good news before confirming the total amount of mana.

So they maintain the proficiency learned in the game. At least this god-like figure has some conscience.
I savored the sensation of heat and cold vividly enveloping my skin as it became reality. Then I gazed at the flickering fire and ice with eyes full of love.

And.

“Wait a minute.”

Soon I opened my eyes wide and sat up abruptly.

Clatter!

I rubbed my eyes and checked again. But the scene before my eyes remained the same.

Was this possible?

Now that all preparations were done, I was about to check the mana quantity, but what is this situation suddenly?

Even after checking again, I couldn’t comprehend it. Originally, Awakened ones possess one attribute and manipulate it, but this mana lump was completely denying that common sense.

Zing!

As I raised the intensity even more, a jaw-dropping scene unfolded.

Following fire and ice, earth and water joined in, and now all the elements existing in the world coexisted harmoniously.

Two types of mana are floating.
Is this possible?

There wasn’t a single word of information about multi-element magic becoming possible in the letter’s contents. Then it’s highly likely that this is an unintended result by the production company.

Thud─!

I collapsed onto the bed and stared at the ceiling with a dazed feeling.

After a few seconds passed like that,

“Could it be?”

I flinched at one hypothesis that crossed my mind.

If I became able to handle the numerous magics I had manifested in the game, if it became possible to display all the abilities I had handled at least once in the countless game overs?

I closed my eyelids calmly.

“I can wield multi-attribute mana…”

When I opened my eyes again, they showed stable pupils without trembling.

All the various skills I had acquired through experiencing deaths in the four-digit numbers as a game character in the past became usable as this world became reality.

I wonder if even the creator hadn’t thought of this case.

Although it was still difficult to wield many magics simultaneously due to low ability stats, this was great news.

With this, with this utilization ability, it’s possible to grow faster than others.

“Although it seems my mana is at the lowest level, no different from an ordinary person…”

While I was worried on one hand, realizing that the size of the ice and flame being smaller than my palm indicated the extreme lack of mana as a Magic Officer, my concerns were alleviated.

Because I can use all magic now!

It’s not just that I can use more elements.

I can even increase the amount of mana.

Clench─!

I reached out into the air and gripped as hard as I could.

Originally, mana was in the realm of talent, and increasing its total amount was impossible. But that’s just the established theory, and exceptions always exist in the world.

“Additional Awakening”

It occurs only to an extremely small number where luck and effort are exquisitely combined, a phenomenon that gives Awakened ones a new attribute.

Using this, mana can be increased.

More precisely, by utilizing the newly emerging attribute magic.

Raise mana affinity by wielding various attribute magics through mana, and if the grade of mana rises one level, train the body to be able to receive it.

This was the mechanism of mana growth.

In the end, “Additional Awakening” creates a stepping stone for development by providing a new attribute to the Awakened one.

And I had already completed those processes.

Even without experiencing additional awakening, I can already wield all sorts of attribute magic, right? So I was at ease.

“Khuhu.”

Thanks to that, laughter leaked out between my lips instead of a sigh.

Thank you.

I reached out towards the ceiling painted in white paint and conveyed my greetings to the one who had sent this letter.

Although they gave me this body without properly asking my intention and imposed various penalties at the same time, I didn’t harbor any resentment. If I had to say, it’s admirable that they gave me a surprise gift.

My future growth now depends entirely on my will.

Consistent training.
Pain from endless mana use.
Enduring all those trials would be the biggest factor in determining the future.

That’s why I wasn’t worried.

I happened to love those two things madly.

Rather, I welcomed it.

Even when I first arrived in this world, I smiled at the thought of enjoying training, so how could I be troubled?

The only uncomfortable thing now wasn’t the lowered ability stats, nor the pressure to train, but the sense of discomfort caused by the change in my body.

The problem was that this sole drawback had a considerably large effect.

“Ugh.”

I chewed my lips and frowned.

Despite the small body, there was a sense of weight in the upper body.

The long hair not only tickled my mouth but also interfered with dressing, increasing the difficulty of changing clothes.

How would I know about women’s clothing? Getting used to it would be the only solution, so I needed to adapt to life as quickly as possible.

“…Well then, shall I get some sleep now.”

With nothing left but to wait for the next announcement, I covered myself from head to toe with the blanket and gently closed my eyes.

After about thirty minutes passed like that,

Crackle, crackle!

“Cadet candidates, please gather at the nearest square according to your temporary dormitory location. An ability test will soon be conducted. I repeat, cadets…”

When the long-awaited announcement rang out,

Rustle, rustle─!

I prepared to change clothes for going out.

A perfectly fitting outer garment when buttoned up.
Long boots reaching below the thighs.
A stylish peaked cap with an eagle emblem.

When I put on all of these, the appearance of an officer exuding charisma with solemnity and dignity was complete, transforming from a mere delicate girl.

Rustle─

The neatly tied and arranged hair added to that atmosphere.

Is it quite a presentable face?

This thought crossed my mind as I approached the mirror in one corner of the room, tidying up my clothes.

Pale blue eyes shining clearly within what might be considered haughty eyes, black hair falling neatly, followed by a healthy figure that wasn’t excessive – it was an objectively decent face.

So that’s why that boy Wolf approached me.

I briefly took time to look over my body and then averted my gaze.

What does it matter what the outward appearance is? I didn’t have any particular interest in anything other than strength.
I prayed only for strength, power, and the might of mana.

Creak─!

With such wishes, I stepped out of the front door.