William 06

Title: This Kid Will Surely Achieve Great Things

The key turned, and the heavy iron gate was pushed open.

“In this day and age, a door that still uses a key? Just how ancient is this house?”

Kousen pushed his motorcycle and parked it in the parking area.

Back home, he casually placed his helmet on the table near the entrance.

He brewed a cup of coffee, took a sip, and set it down on the table.

Pressing the communicator on his wrist, the large screen on the wall lit up, displaying the same pattern as his phone.

A few seconds later, the call pattern on the screen changed, and an elderly man, nearly seventy, with deep black eyes appeared.

It seemed the other party had been waiting for a while; otherwise, the call wouldn’t have connected so quickly.

Kousen stood up immediately as the call connected. “Grandfather, good evening.”

Retsu nodded and asked, “How was school today?”

“Everything went smoothly.”

“Oh, that’s good to hear.”

“Kousen, the issue discussed by the Ten Master Clans has caused you trouble. After all, I was the one who urgently called you back on the day of the exam.” Retsu’s tone carried a hint of apology.

“It’s fine. It’s my duty, and Grandfather doesn’t need to apologize.”

Kousen shook his head. When he arrived in this world, he was an orphan. The old man’s constant care made him feel what it was like to have family affection.

Retsu didn’t dwell on it further, perhaps due to guilt. He poured unprecedented affection into Kousen, his grandson.

Though he wasn’t entirely like those magicians who treated magicians as tools of war, he hadn’t been this gentle in his youth.

That’s why his relationship with his children wasn’t particularly good, and in his old age, his bond with his older grandchildren was only average.

It was only after Kousen, a child with a “flawed” definition of a magician, was born that he fully realized what he should have done.

“Alright, have you met Saegusa Mayumi from the Saegusa family today?”

Seeing that Kousen didn’t want to continue the topic, Retsu didn’t press further and asked about something else.

“Yes, I’ve met her. She’s a very considerate senior.”

Kousen’s tone stretched slightly as he recalled the scene in the data room after school, causing him to drift off momentarily.

Retsu seemed to notice Kousen’s brief distraction, and a faint smile appeared on his wrinkled face.

“So, what’s your impression of the young lady from the Saegusa family?”

As soon as Retsu spoke, Kousen knew what he meant.

Such conversations had been frequent since he turned fifteen.

“I’ve told you, Grandfather, I’m not too concerned about these things. You can arrange it later.” Kousen answered nonchalantly, as usual.

“Alright. But after the Nine Schools Competition, you might have a lot of people approaching you.” Retsu gave him a sly look.

Kousen fell silent.

Because what Retsu said wasn’t wrong at all. Magicians advocated early marriage and having many children.

Superior magician genes were highly sought after, and if you were exceptionally talented, it wasn’t uncommon for young ladies from prominent families to vie to become your concubine.

If he could defeat all his opponents in the Nine Schools Competition, combined with his status as a member of the Kudou family of the Ten Master Clans, it would indeed be as his grandfather said.

Marriage proposals would likely come pouring in nonstop!

“Grandfather, if there’s nothing more important, I’ll hang up now.”

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The Next Day, Lunchtime, Cafeteria.

Kousen was carrying his food tray, looking for an empty seat.

“Hm? This aura.”

A towering, mountain-like figure stood behind him, staring.

“Sharp reaction.”

The burly man looked at Kousen with a tone of approval.

“Greetings, Juumonji-senpai.”

A broad chest, wide shoulders, and muscles that couldn’t be hidden even under a uniform.

Not just his physique—every element of his presence, its sheer density, was compressed to the limit.

This must be the next heir of the Juumonji family, Juumonji Katsuto!

“A presence not to be underestimated.”

“As fellow members of the Ten Master Clans, no need for formalities. How about we chat together?”

“Vice President Hattori is over there too.”

Katsuto stopped Kousen’s attempt to salute.

“Of course, I’d love to talk with my seniors.”

As Kousen followed Katsuto, weaving through the cafeteria to a table, a short-haired brunette man was already waiting.

The brunette was about to stand and salute when he saw Katsuto approaching.

Unlike his earlier interaction with Kousen, Katsuto calmly accepted the gesture.

He also invited Kousen to sit and introduced the two, who were meeting for the first time.

“Alright, Hattori, what’s your decision regarding what we discussed yesterday?”

After the introductions, Katsuto began.

“Of course, since Juumonji-senpai invited me, I have no reason to refuse.”

After all, Hanzou was well aware he had no hope of becoming Student Council President, so joining the club association was a better option.

The experience of serving as club association president would look great on college applications or job resumes.

After saying this, Hanzou glanced at Kousen and gave a friendly smile.

“Besides, with someone as remarkable as Kudou-kun, I have no more worries.”

This kid will surely achieve great things.

Kousen wasn’t fond of flattery, but seeing no trace of insincerity in Hanzou’s praise, he formed a fairly good impression of him.

“Ah, Hattori-senpai, you’re too kind.”

“Hattori-senpai, if you don’t mind, just call me Kousen from now on.”

Since the other party was friendly, Kousen couldn’t be too cold.

“It seems you two are getting along well.”

Katsuto, who had been quietly eating lunch, spoke up.

“Since it’s decided, Hattori, don’t rush back to class later. Come with me to the club association headquarters.”

“I need to handle some procedures for you.”

“You’ll need to sign some documents.”

Hanzou nodded, unbothered, and his eating pace quickened slightly.

After all, he couldn’t keep Katsuto, who was about to finish lunch, waiting too long.

Kousen had no pressing matters, so he decided to eat while chatting with Katsuto about school matters.

“Alright, Kudou, take your time eating. Hattori and I will head off first.”

Hanzou ate remarkably fast. Before Kousen could say much, he had finished and left with Katsuto.