Synopsis

The chapter introduces a new student, Gly, who faces immediate hostility from other students due to his commoner background and perceived high-handedness. He is targeted by bullies and also discovers he's unexpectedly sharing a room with the top student, Alea. The chapter also highlights the presence of a dangerous upperclassman nicknamed "Asuka," and concludes with Gly being targeted in a training exercise. The instructor singles him out with what seems like a set up.