Airi and Ronald.

Airi's family owns one of the largest glass-manufacturing factories in the country. Although she is not as important as the Big Five, she is the leader of a small group of girls whose families cooperate in her business. Still, she doesn't stand out much.

As for Ronald...

"Sigh" Zack sighed thinking about what happened to his family. In the first place, they weren't too important but what happened next...

Zack put those thoughts out of his head and approached them.

Hearing Zack's idea, Austin was delighted, if he could get in with the other tier 2s maybe he could impress some teacher who would teach him and he could get to tier 2 without much inconvenience.

Seeing Austin's expression, he knew he had convinced him. Not that he went out of his way to hide it. He had always been a relatively simple guy.

In high society, everyone knows everyone.

In fact, Zack is able to remember the names of the six hundred students who go to his school. It is a basic and necessary skill in that world since you must know who you can offend and who you cannot.

Although he is not friends with any of his classmates in particular. Zack maintains a neutral relationship with most of them.

Austin Ramírez is an exchange student from the United States.

Austin is the grandson of immigrants from Mexico who came to the United States to flee their country.

Austin's grandfather was an honest and hard-working person who only wanted a better life for his wife and his future child. Still, life was not easy.

As an undocumented immigrant looking to start from scratch, employment options were…limited.

Low-paying jobs and a humiliating number of hours each day in precarious working conditions caused Austin's grandfather's health to deteriorate rapidly. Even so, he always supported his family in everything he could.

Austin's grandfather was always present at important events and supported his son in all his decisions, even if they were not the best.

From an early age, Austin's father had been motivated to try new things and persevere through tough times.

All that effort paid off and at the age of twelve Austin's father's school noticed his talent for American football.

When Austin's grandfather was told the news, he was delighted. He watched his son, learned everything about soccer, and provided him with everything he needed so he could improve.

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One could say that fortune smiled on them.

And for a few years, things went well.

Unfortunately, Austin's grandfather's ethical lifestyle caused him to pass away at thirty-five, leaving a widowed mother and fifteen-year-old son with almost no options.

His mother had to get two jobs so they could pay the household bills and even that wasn't enough to cover all the costs they had.

Fortunately, Austin's father's talent had already begun to be noticed by talent scouts.

Scholarships, training material, instructors. The more he improved, the more help was given. Seven years later Austin's father became one of the best soccer players in the country.

Austin's father has a remarkable talent and thanks to that his family was able to get out of poverty and become multimillionaires.

Unfortunately, Austin lacks the good qualities of his family.

The main reason why there are exchange students from rich and influential families in prestigious foreign schools is that for some reason they cannot study in the schools of their country.

Zack decided to remove those thoughts from his head and carry out his plan.

It was a relatively simple plan, and upon hearing it Austin quickly arranged to be included. Zack would convince Airi and Austin Ronald.

Just as Airi was addressing one of the servants Zack got in the way.

"What do you want?" Airi asked in an annoyed tone. It's not that Zack doesn't understand why, anyone would be angry after what happened to them.

"Can we talk for a moment?"

"Hmm. I see” Airi said thoughtfully after explaining the situation.

Then he looked up from him and cast his eyes on Zack, then he said with a bright fake smile:

“Don't worry, I won't say anything about your classes, it's the least I can do for you. After all, no one decides what class they will have”

"Thank you" Zack said without expressing much emotion.

If a different person had been in his position, they would consider Airi an angel fallen from heaven, but Zack knew the reason why she agreed to help them.

None of the people here are stupid, both have received the best possible education from a very young age and know when something suits them and when it doesn't. If there is one thing they have learned, it is that nothing is free in this life.

Ratting out Zack and Austin wouldn't help Airi at all.

Seeing the attitude of the king who was only interested in Yamato, the possibility of receiving a reward is very low. It's even possible that if she told the truth to the guards and they were taken away by them, her classmates would use this opportunity to isolate her and shut her out of the important decisions they were going to make as a group.

Instead, helping Zack and Austin can be seen as an investment. The two of them are among the few who have obtained a magic class, which means they should be able to do what others can't.

If there is something that he has realized, it is that there are three people more important than the others. The king, the head of the kingdom, the pontiff, a member of an apparently important religious order, and the archmage. That a magic class, no matter the tier, must bring important benefits.

Even if their investment doesn't work out and they are captured, Airi can always say that she didn't know they were receiving training meant for tier 2 classes, or that after receiving the class from her she didn't pay attention and went straight to the banquet.

Between receiving a pat on the sword and obtaining a debt of gratitude, it is clear which is the most convenient.

"Please tell me if you need our help with anything," Zack said almost servilely.

Still, Zack had to respectfully thank Airi for it. She had nothing to lose, but he did. If for some reason Airi is displeased with them and gives them away, he might lose access to the tier 2 training reducing their chances of surviving on the battlefield.

For Airi, it's just a small effort, but Zack is gambling with his life.

After thanking her again, Zack said goodbye to her and went to where Ronald was, whom Austin was trying to convince, but...

"Sorry, I can't do what you're asking me to do"

… Ronald had not the slightest intention of helping them.