After winning the duel with Claude, I put away my sword.

"Good night, Allen. But it was still very dark. ......?

"That was a really good duel, but ...... you're getting a little fast again, aren't you?

　Leah and Rose came running over to me.
　Apparently, they are both a little curious about my powers.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

　＜I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.
　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

(But it's hard to tell when it's like this: .......) I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what kind of system this power belongs to .......

　The basic ability is a simple enhancement: .......

　In addition, there are manipulative powers that allow you to manipulate the darkness at will, and there are rare restorative powers.
　It's difficult to say that it's just this kind of ability because it's so versatile.

　As I was thinking about it.

When I was thinking about it, I thought, "DoboWorm......, how in the world did you get that much power?

"How did you get that kind of power? I'm just like everyone else.

　There's nothing special about it.
　The training I do every day is exactly the same as everyone else's at the Thousand Blade Academy.

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

...... Yes.

　If there is a secret, it is .......

If there's a secret, it's that I've been swinging longer than anyone else. ......?

Swinging, you mean. ......?　I see, you're not going to tell me about your training methods .......

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

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

　It seems that he was not convinced by my answer.

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

　Leah said, tilting her head.

　That promise - the promise made before the duel that the loser would have to do whatever was asked of him.

　Hearing those words, Claude said.

I'm sorry, Leah, .......

　For some reason, he bowed his head to Leah.

Why are you apologizing to me, ......?

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

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

I'm not sure what to make of that.　Oh, you mean that ......).

　It seems that she was trying to get me and Leah to dissolve our "master-slave contract".

(Come to think of it, there was such a thing: ......)

　I completely forgot about the ...... contract that was made in the duel, which is absolute.

　Even now, I am her master and she is my slave.

I don't know. You don't have to worry about that,.......

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

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

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

I'm not!　I'm not saying that, but ....... I don't want to talk about it anymore!　You need to worry about yourself!

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

"Well, um, ......, what should I do?

　I scratched my cheek and turned my gaze to Mr. Claude.

"d*mn you, you animal. ......

　I'm not sure why she covered her chest with her hands and flinched back a step.

It's one ...... of everything, isn't it?

I'm not sure what to say.　I'll listen to any orders as long as they are within the bounds of common sense,....... So long as it's within the bounds of common sense!

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

(In her eyes, do I look like the kind of man who would give such a devilish order? ......)

　(I wonder if she sees me as a man who would give her such a devilish order. ) With a small wound in my heart, I said what I was feeling right now.

I'm not sure what you're asking me to do,.......

I'm not sure what to say.　You can give me any order you want!　What the hell is a lustful man like you planning to do with ......?

I'm not a bundle of lust, and I'm not planning anything. ......

　The purpose of the duel has already been fulfilled.

　I'm stronger than I was six months ago.
　All the hard work I've been putting in every day has not been in vain.

　Just knowing that is already more than enough for me.

　There is really nothing I want to ask of her now.

(Huh. ...... I'm in trouble. ......)

　In order to make this promise disappear, if you say an insignificant request, ...... "I don't want your mercy! I don't want your mercy!" would be the most likely response.

　In that case, it would be better to express your honest feelings.



Anyway, I don't have any requests for you at the moment, Claude.

....... Oh, I see. ....... If that's the case, then you can save your big, petty rights for life,......!

　She said that, and ordered the preservation of the right.

"Oh, thank you, thank you ......?

　I probably won't ever have a chance to use it, but .......
　I'll take it if I can get it.

(You never know what's going to happen in this world. ......)

　Eat what you can.
　Take what you can get.

　That's the way of life of a strong weed that I learned in Goza Village.

　And so, when the duel between me and Mr. Claude was over.

The chairman and the others are waiting for us, so shall we go?

Yeah, sure.

Yeah, let's do that.

"...... Chairman?

　We went back to the classroom to get our lunches.

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　After that, we got our respective lunches and headed to the student council room.
　Of course, we took Mr. Claude with us.
　Of course, I couldn't leave her alone in the classroom on her first day at the new school.

(Well, even though it's a regular meeting, it's just a 'lunch meeting'. ......)

　There would be no big problem if there were other members of the student council.

　After that, I knocked on the door of the student council room as usual, and got the president's permission before entering the room.

　And then.

"Whoa!　What the hell have you been up to?

　When the chairman saw me, he stood up from his chair and came at me.

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

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

It's a good idea to tell your sister the truth.　What the hell have you been up to?

　She puffed up her cheeks a little.
　She puffed out her cheeks a little, and her face didn't have a trace of her sisterly nature, but that of a sulking child.

I had something unexpected happen.

"What exactly is ......?

　The Chairman asked with a fierce look in his eyes.

Well, let's see. ....... I was crossing swords with Claude over there.

　When I told him honestly.

I'm sure you are ...... Claude.　You're ...... Claude Stroganoff, aren't you?

　The Chairman opened his eyes and said Mr. Claude's full name.

Yes, that's right. You are ...... Shih-Arkstoria, right?　And that's Lilim-Tuorine and Ferris-Magdaloth. --Leia told me that all three of you are very good swordsmen.

　She was surprisingly soft-spoken and respectful, and bowed politely.

"Mr. Claude, welcome to the student council!　We always love to have talented swordsmen join us!　I believe your position is ...... 'General Affairs', correct?

"Yes, that's what Leia told me, sir.

　And so Claude joined the student council surprisingly smoothly.

　It seems that he had gone through Ms. Leia to get the word out.

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　After that - after a brief self-introduction - we all started to eat lunch together.

　Claude was very soft and friendly, and he was chatting with Rose, the chairman, Lilim and Ferris, whom he had never met before.

　At this rate, I'm sure he'll fit in with the class in no time.

　As I was thinking about this.

When I was thinking about this, I heard that they crossed swords earlier, but I wonder who won?

　The chairman of the board, who was eating a cute octopus wiener, tilted his head to the side and asked.

...... I'm sorry, but I was completely outmatched.

　Claude gritted his teeth and said in a strangled voice.

　The chairman of the board sighed deliberately in response.

"Huh. ....... Allen, you've been playing with girls again ......?

I'm sorry.

Hmm, sorry.

　She smiled mischievously and quickly went to follow Claude.

It's okay, there's nothing to be depressed about. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

You're right. ...... You're right. ......

　This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your time with your family.

I'm not sure what to say.

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

　Then, as we all happily ate dinner and chatted.

"I see, the year is already over. ......

　Leah muttered to herself with a distant look in her eyes.

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



　When Mr. Claude heard those words, he bit his lower lip for some reason and dropped his gaze .

(...... what is it?)

　(?) I was curious about their situation, so I was about to say something to them.

"Hey, how was your year Allen?

　Leah asked me with her usual cheerful expression.

　For a moment, she seemed to have a gloomy expression on her face. .......
　It seems that it was just my imagination.

I guess so. ....... It's been a good year, even if it's been a tough one.

　Looking back, a lot of things have happened in the past year.

(It all started, of course, with ......'s "100 Million Year Button.

　My life has changed a lot since I had that strange experience.
　Especially after I entered Senba Academy, my days were really busy and fulfilling.

　There was the Great Five Holy Festivals, Mage activities, the summer camp with the Ice King Academy, and the One Year Battle.
　Then there was the King of Swords Festival, the Thousand Blades Festival, and the overseas expedition as a special trainee of senior holy knights.

　And most of all - Leah, Rose, Claude, Shidou, and Idra, I've met so many people.

(It was a long time, but it was also a short time. ......)

　Anyway, it was definitely a very, very dense year.

　As I recall the various events that took place this year.

When I was reminiscing about the various events that took place this year, the chairman happily asked, "Speaking of which, ...... have you and Allen made preparations for the 'present' yet?

　The chairman asked happily.

"Presents, ......?

I'm not sure if you've heard of ...... yet?

　"Oh, you haven't heard about yet?" "No," we said, tilting our heads at each other.

"Shhh, the public announcement is in a week.

"First-years don't know about ...... yet.

　Lilim and Ferris added a little explanation from the side.

"Oh, of course!

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.

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　...... Ah, this is the kind of thing that has "something" about it.
　I'm not sure why the president is looking forward to a normal Christmas party so much.

(I'm pretty sure it's going to be an event with something serious. ......)

　I was convinced of this when I saw her wonderful smile.