As soon as I met him, I was called a "freak" and a "monster", so I decided to introduce myself.
　It's not too late to clear up the strange misunderstanding.

You are ...... Sebas Chandler, right?　Nice to meet you, I'm a freshman.

　And as I opened my mouth.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　Right after that.

I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure what to say.

"Allen-Rhoddle, Shi-Armstoria, Sebas-Chandler... ......!　These names are worth remembering!

These names are worth learning!　Who would've thought that prodigy would lose?

　Who would have thought that a child prodigy could be defeated?" The crowd cheered and praised him profusely.

Who would have thought that a child prodigy would lose?　Isn't that amazing?

"No, Lilim. ....... We're usually defeated. ......

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.

"I found you, Sebas Chandler!

　A low, austere voice rang out, and more than thirty senior holy knights rushed into the hall at once.

Don't move!　Don't you dare!

"Sebas Chandler, you've been charged with numerous assaults. Would you like to accompany me to the Knights of the Holy Order?

Resist, and you will suffer the consequences!

　All of them have already deployed their soul armor and are ready to cut you down as soon as you show any ineptitude.

　While the audience was in an uproar over the sudden situation.

Haha ....... They're really persistent people. ......

　Mr. Sebas cowered and sighed.
　Apparently, he had some idea what was going on.

　And then.

"Oh God, ....... Sebas, what the hell have you done this time?

　The Chairman asked, not particularly surprised, but half-amused.

No, for some reason, the border security was unusually(...) tight, so I took a slightly rough way to get through. I'm not going to explain the situation to you, that's for sure. ......

　I'm not sure what to do.
This is a great way to make sure that you don't end up in a situation where you're not the only one.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　It's only recently that border security has been tightened.
　It's been a while since the Arcturians reviewed and strengthened their security network after allowing Zak Bombar and Thor Sammons - the Kuro Organization - to enter.

Huh. ....... Sebas, go to the Holy Knights Society before the problem gets any bigger. I'll send a car to pick you up later, but until then, you have to be quiet.

"Yes, sir!　--Hey, you guys should be thanking the president. Thanks to her mercy, I was able to avoid getting hurt.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

I'm not sure what to say.

　He is probably confident that he can win even if he has to face them all.
　However, the chairman raised his eyebrows at Sebas's big attitude.

"...... Sebas?　I said 'mature', didn't I?

I'm sure you'll agree.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what kind of relationship the two of them have,......?

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it some other time.

　So, after winning the fierce battle against Shirayuri Academy, we returned to the special bleachers reserved for Senbei Academy.

　I sat back down in my seat and finally calmed myself down.

"...... Hey. I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it to the next fight.

　The chairman asked me with some hesitation. 　

I think so. ....... It's not a big deal if your opponent isn't of Idra's class.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

　I'm not sure why, but my body(...) is in better shape than ever(...).
　The wound in my chest had completely healed, and my body was filled with an unusual energy.

(What the heck is this? ......?)

　I felt a strange sensation, as if something other than spiritual power was running through my body.
　However, this is not the first time.
　I've experienced this same feeling once before.

(That was, I believe, .......) (I think it was ...... when I went toe-to-toe with the president in a club fee war.

　As I was vaguely thinking back to those old days.

So, yeah ....... After all that, you can still fight .......



　The Chairman chuckled at that.

."--"What about Lilim and Ferris?

"Oh, ........ I'm sorry about that,....... I'm sorry, that's a little harsh. ......

I'm sorry, but I'm also ....... I'm sorry, but my spiritual power is completely gone. ......

　The two of them looked unhappy and quietly shook their heads.

I'm not sure what to say. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　--I'm not sure what to do.

Phew. ....... I'm sorry, but we'll have to abstain this time. ......

　The chairman sighed loudly and made a decision.

"Yes, I see. ......

　I'm a little disappointed, but it can't be helped.

　A fencer's game is a serious game.
　If you're in a situation where you have wounds all over your body, forcing yourself to fight may result in serious injury to the chairman and others.

　In such a situation, you should take it easy and rest your body, and aim for the next opportunity.

　And then.

...... I'm sorry, Mr. Allen. I'm sorry we dragged you down. ......

I'm sorry, Mr. Allen. ....... Today was the only time I really felt my lack of training. ......

I'm sorry about the .......

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

　I'm not sure what to say.

I'm not sure what to say.　It's just as well, because I'm feeling a little tired myself.

　I told them a small lie so as not to hurt them, and made peace with the situation.

The next semifinals.

　If we abandoned the next semi-final, our final score would be-- fourth place.

　We won't be able to participate in the finals tomorrow, but .......

　The audience gave us a big round of applause for our great achievement in defeating Shirayuri College.

(...... Let's work harder and harder so that we can be on the final stage next year)

　Tomorrow, classes will start again as usual.
　(Let's work harder so that we can be on the stage for the finals next year.

(Hmmm ......, there's still a lot of work to be done ......!

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I can do it.
　Thinking of this, I naturally smiled.

　After a long closing ceremony, the curtain came down on the Ken-Oh Festival at Senba Academy.

　At the same time, the seniors who had been cheering me on from the spectators' seats came to me at once.

"I've been watching you, Allen!　That was a hell of a performance!　I'm pretty sure you won all your battles and never lost!

"Hey, hey, hey, I want to join the swinging club, too!　No, you have to teach me swordsmanship!

I mean, how come you're the only one who's so perky?

　The older students jostled me and asked me questions in rapid succession.

　Surrounded by so many friends, I left the National Sacred Battlefield.

　But right after that, I opened my eyes in astonishment.

(What the heck is ...... this ......?

　There was an "extra issue" being handed out at the exit of the National Crusade Center.

　Of course, the fact that it was being handed out was not the problem.

　What mattered was that the front page was adorned with a picture of my face.

"The child prodigy Idra is defeated!　The unknown swordsman Allen Rhodle!

"Allen-Rhoddle, the strongest of the true first-years!　What is the secret of his strength?

"A supernova clad in jet-black darkness!　His name is Allen-Rhoddle!

　The headline in large letters was legible even from a distance.

(What's going on here? ......)

　As I froze like a stone statue in the face of the unexpected.

"Wow. ....... Mr. Allen, you've become famous. ......

"d*mn, I'm jealous ......!　The next time, I'm going to make a big splash and make the name "Lilim-Tuorine" famous all over the country!

"No, I think this is just plain embarrassing. ......

　The chairman and the others dutifully picked up the issue one by one and said so as if they were someone else.

(This is .......)

　(This is .) Looking to the right and to the left, there was an issue with my face on the front page.
　The ordinary spectators who received it were glancing at me.

　I couldn't put my finger on it, but it was very embarrassing.

Let's hurry up and go home, .......

　As I hurriedly headed home, the others followed.

　After that, I walked left and right through the streets of Orestes and finally came back to my dormitory.

"Whew ....... I'm tired ......



"Ha-ha. I'm sorry to hear that, Allen.

Yeah, I was surprised to see the last issue of .......

　Then I put the sword in its usual place, sat down deep on the couch and let out a deep breath.

I put my sword in its usual place, sat down deep in the couch and exhaled heavily.

　Strangely enough, my body is incredibly energetic. .......
　Mentally, I was very tired.

　I'm not sure if I'm doing well or not.

(...... In this kind of situation, it's best to go to bed early)

　Then I ate dinner, took a bath, and went to bed with Leah.

"Good night, Leah.

Good night, Leah. Good night, Allen.

　Then I turned off the light and slowly closed my eyes.

　Ten minutes passed, then twenty, then thirty.

(...... Funny, isn't it? ...... Yeah, there's something wrong with me.

　There was something that had been bothering me since a while ago, and I couldn't sleep. 　

I've been wondering about something for a while now and haven't been able to sleep. ...... Hey, Leah. ...... are you awake?

"...... Yeah, what's up?

I hope I'm wrong. ....... I hope I'm wrong, but I think Leah's been a little down. ......

　Yeah.
　Since the victory over Idra, Leah has been a little down.
　She's smiling as usual, but sometimes it seems like a shadow falls over her face. ......

　And then.

"...... Yeah, a little bit.

　She nodded her head in agreement.

If you have any problems, why don't you talk to ...... me?　Just talking to someone can make you feel a lot better.

　These words came from the Hermit of Time, who was a good listener.

"You know, ......, Allen beat a great swordsman named Idra today. He got a lot of applause from the crowd and praise from the seniors. ....... That in itself is very, very nice. ....... But I feel like you've gone far away from me. ....... I'm sure you're not the only one. I don't know. ...... I don't know what this feeling is. I don't know. ......

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

So, .......

"Yeah, .......

"......

"......

　An indescribable silence fell in their bedroom.

(It makes my heart ache. .......) This is a very difficult one. ......

　Unfortunately, I have no knowledge of psychiatry.

　It's hard to figure out why Leah is having chest pains.

　But ...... I can tell you this for sure.

I don't know what she's feeling ....... --But I can tell you one thing for sure.

"...... What?

I'll always be there for her. I'm not going anywhere on my own. When we go somewhere, we go together.

"...... Really?

　When Leah looked at me with downcast eyes.

"Yeah, I promise.

　I assured her firmly.

...... Oh, thank you.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll do it.

...... How's it going?　I'm sure you'll agree.

Yes, ....... I feel so much happier now.

Well, that's good to hear. ......

　Then I held hands with Leah and we lay down together and fell asleep.