I run a small shop in the capital city, but in the afternoon, I leave it to my wife and head towards the Aslan Magic Academy.
There is a certain battle that I am looking forward to and absolutely cant miss.
It shouldnt take too long, but to keep my wife happy, Ill buy sothing on my way back.
Today, the top-ranked first-year student, Luke Wizaria Gilbert, is participating in the ranking battle Ive been eagerly anticipating this for a long ti now.
Having watched the ranking battles at Aslan for many years, I know that this years first-year students are exceptional.
The first battle I saw was between the Azure Fla Beast and the Little Thunder God.
I rember how the pure and overwhelming fla transford into the heat of the arena.
And then there was the Ice Empress, who froze everything, including that fla. It was so amazing that I shivered with excitent.
So, who is the top-ranked first-year student?
After a while, there was a match that sent the crowd into a frenzy: the first victory for the Little thunder god and the birth of the Hero.
I myself was so excited that I lost my voice for both of them.
However, thats why I wanted to see it so badly.
What kind of person is the top-ranked among these amazing students?
I want to see them, I want to see them soon.
My expectations continued to grow day by day.
But, it still hasnt happened yet.
Why is no one challenging them?
Even though there are also a lot of incredibly powerful individuals, why?
The answer will be revealed today.
Entering the arena from the entrance for the audience and climbing the stairs I saw that, despite coming quite early, most of the seats were already taken. I looked around and sat in the best available seat.
Oh, you ca to see it too. As expected, you cant miss it!
Soone next to called out.
Oh, Butcho-san!
Its good to see a familiar face.
He runs a small tavern in the city and, like , is an avid fan of ranking battles.
We beca friends after eting each other many tis at the arena.
We chatted for a while, killing ti as fans of ranking battles naturally do.
And finally
[Okay, the ranking battle between the 45th ranked Porupon Levi Dine Myrstia and the 47th ranked Luke Wizaria Gilbert will begin now.]
The pre-match introduction echoed with an emotionless tone.
Although I felt that the comntator for this match was not very good, just hearing those words brought my excitent to its peak.
The other spectators were the sa, and the arena was filled with cheers that made it tremble.
Finally, its starting!
Yeah! This is it!
The two of them enter the arena.
Seeing them, the audiences expectations for what will happen next escalate even more, and their excitent level rises.
There he is
Thats when I saw the boy nad Luke for the first ti.
In that mont, I felt a certain conviction that I couldnt explain, almost like an intuition.
He was evil, that much was clear.
A surprisingly distinct feeling of certainty dominated my heart, telling that he was definitely not good.
Begin!
However, once the match began, such things beca irrelevant in an instant to
What is that Whats going on!?
When I was a child, I encountered a dragon.
Later, I found out that it was still a newborn, but I still vividly rember the fundantal fear that made my blood flow backwards in my veins.
I was forced to understand that there was a vast difference in power between us humans and those creatures and that death was the only option for back then.
It took many years to recover from that nightmare.
If it hadnt been for the adventurer who happened to pass by and save , I wouldnt be here now.
I dont know why, but a very strong emotion filled , almost like that experience.
However, it was an intoxicating heat, not fear.
This battle was so intense that I even forgot to breathe.
AHAHAHAHAHA!
As I heard that evil laughter, I thought to myself.
Its the Demon King.
The very embodint of evil in the stories sung by the minstrels.
A king who rules over demons with imnse power and plunges the world into fear.
I dont know if such a being really exists.
But if it does, Im convinced that this is what it must be like.
Ahh, I dont care about favorites anymore!
I just want to see what happens to this boy!
I want to see it no matter what!
Before I knew it, everyone in the arena had stood up and was giving an enthusiastic round of applause.
Occasionally, there were terrifyingly thick letters from my parents or too much money sent to .
Various problems surfaced within two months.
But sohow, I got used to it all.
In my case, most problems were non-existent.
Even things that ordinary people struggled with were nothing to .
Or so I thought, but my stomach ache still hasnt gone away.
And now
Huh? Prince?
Thats right. The one you defeated yesterday was the second prince of this country Youve t him several tis at the palace party, but I guess you really have no interest in other people, do you?
In addition, my worries increased.
I couldnt say anything back to Alice, who walked next to as if it were natural.
I cant seem to rember about the person who I thought was insignificant though
Wait, did I really think the second prince was unimportant unconsciously?
Also The second prince is a shota with a vulgar expression that doesnt seem to match his age.
Well, its only natural for the royal family of this country to excel in magic.
And as such, it is also not surprising that hes enrolled in this academy I feel like his na had Mrystia in it.
Haah
I have a bad feeling about this.
While I hope nothing happens, theres a part of thats resigned to the fact that it will be troubleso.
I-its okay Luke.
Yeah.
Why would I give up?
It was because Mia, who was walking next to like Alice, had an incredible presence.
Mia mastered the Thunder Healing Armor during these two months.
Although her skill was still low, she did well in a short period of ti.
She also achieved her first victory in the ranking battle.
Against a girl nad Lily who always sticks with Abel.
Now she was burning with a fighting spirit for revenge against Lloyd.
However, I thought to myself.
Right now, I dont need pawns.
The trigger was Alices brother, a creepy man nad Yolande.
Well I sure do need soone who is loyal to in the future, but it doesnt have to be now.
There are too many other things I need to spend my ti on.
By directly leading her, Mia must have definitely overco her fear of defeat.
So, I told her that she could quit being a pawn.
Thinking I fulfilled the minimum obligation to her.
What happened as a result?
She burst into tears.
Alice also cried so much that she lost her words.
I told her when we were in the school building, and it caused a mini-panic as teachers and students who were there gathered around us.
I really dont understand it.
I certainly took advantage of her weakened heart, but I didnt particularly treat her kindly.
Rather, it was rough treatnt and it wasnt even that long.
So why did this happen?
Once again, my stomach suffered greatly.
I glanced at Mia again.
Is it just my imagination that the depths of her eyes seem to be way darker than before?
Although Alice was initially aggressive to Mia, now she doesnt say anything to her.
The fact that its becoming normal for the three of us to be together is scary.
But not everything bad had happened.
A few days ago, I learned from a letter from my father that there will be a big event called the Sword Saint Festival in the neighboring empire in the sumr.
The strong people from each country who have confidence in their sword skills will gather there to determine whos the best of the best.
I am sure Alfred may have told my father about it.
Its really wonderful and I want to participate.
But is it okay for the school?
Can I say, Im going to a tournant in the empire that day, and be approved?
I dont know.
Who should I ask about this?
For now, my horoom teacher Freya seems appropriate.
However, I cant forget Freyas strange behavior that day.
She usually has a very strict personality, so I cant understand it at all.
Why did she need to hide in the locker?
It just doesnt make any sense.
While thinking about such things, I saw the student cafeteria.
I went inside, took so random food, and sat down at a random seat.
It was just as usual, but the surrounding stares were annoying.
If I say it wasnt like this before, it would be a lie.
However, maybe because of yesterdays rank battle, I feel even more strongly the stares today.
Well, it doesnt matter to .
Ah! Luke!
Hmph!
When I was about to start eating, I heard a voice.
It was Abel and Lily.
As usual, they sat across from .
This is also one of the things I cant understand.
Although the reason is completely unknown but like a puppy that has been fed on a whim, Abel is getting attached to more and more.
So much actually, to the point where he even wants to eat with like this.
Whywhat did I do to this guy?
I watched yesterdays rank battle! It was really amazing!
Is that so?
Yeah! I have to do my best too
Mia! Ill definitely get revenge, just you wait!
Whenever you want.
Hmph! Youre too confident!
An ugly fight between the bottom-feeders, huh.
W-what did you say!?
Noisy.
My surroundings are getting more and more noisy.
Damn it, does that an there are things even I cant do anything about?
Dont ss with , theres no way thats possible but lets not get tired of it.
Luke look.
At that mont, Alice whispered in my ear while indicating a direction with her eyes.
When I looked, a student was walking towards us.
I imdiately understood who it was and a deep sadness spread in my heart.
The one walking towards us isthe shota prince Porupon.
Stop itplease dont involve in any more trouble
What do you want anyway?
No, wait, its too early to jump to conclusions.
Luke.
Why is it
I now know that Im also blessed with a talent for getting into trouble.
I have a request to make of you, even if it ans swallowing my pride!
I refuse.
What! N-no dont
Easily discouraged, huh? Seems pretty weak.
But, I cant give up here! Please, wont you at least listen to ?
sigh, go ahead and speak.
Thank you!
This bizarre scene was attracting attention, whether I like it or not.
I wanted to end this situation as soon as possible. So I decided to listen for the ti being, but
I want you to teach magic!
I deeply regretted it.
Who could have imagined being asked such a nonsense thing?
If I couldnt do it, it was impossible for anyone else.
With the best facilities and top-notch teachers available, why ?
I know that you taught magic to a girl nad Mia over there. And she made an incredible amount of progress in just one month. I understood the reason for that in yesterdays ranking battle. Please, teach magic too! I I absolutely have to beco a top ten ranker!
Does sothing like that have an impact here?
It started with the thought of using Mia as a pawn, and then the prince of this country asked , a villainous aristocrat, to teach him so magic Why?
I am a mber of the royal family. If it becos known that I, as a mber of the royal family, am studying under Luke-kun, rumors will quickly spread. This fact should surely elevate your reputation. So, what do you think?
My words and actions seem to unexpectedly cause unexpected situations.
I am truly not loved in this world.
So what?
Whos going to give up?
I will resist until the end.
In this academy, only strength matters.
Whether hes a prince or not, now that it has been proven in the ranking battle that I am better than him, there is no need to place too much importance on etiquette anymore.
Get lost, you little worm. Who the h**l are you even?
No, I dont want to!
Just go away
Please uuh
Go away
Uuuh
Huh, why does this guy seem like hes about to cry any second now
Dont ss around. Im just refusing, you b*****d.
Sigh I guess I have no choice but to move to another place and ask for the detailed reason.
Why do I have to go through this?
However, the situation becos even more chaotic.
Thanks to Mias outrageous statent.
I was taught because I beca Lukes pawn. I think it would be nice if His Highness also beca Lukes pawn.
Mia said with unclouded eyes, as if blindly believing that doing so is happiness for all.
Pa wn
Of course, the shota prince was confused.
And I was already tired
Ugh, my stomach
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