After the student council election, I was able to enjoy a peaceful life.

　During the day, I attend classes, and after school, I devote myself to the activities of the swinging club.
　On occasional days off, I would go out with Leah, or prepare for the final exam with the rest of the class - unlike the tumultuous days of the past, my days were very peaceful and fulfilling.

　On February 28th, the day I overcame the final exam.
　This day was the graduation ceremony for the third year students.

　The head of the swordsmanship club, Jean-Baël, and the other seniors graduated and went on to their own chosen paths.
　Among them, of course, were the seniors I had swung swords with in the swinging club.

(It's a happy day, but I'm still a little sad. ......)

　I celebrated their departure with such feelings.

　After that, the "last homeroom" began in the first year A classroom.

　As usual, Ms. Leia, dressed in a pitch black suit, opened her mouth with an unusually serious expression.

"Gentlemen. First of all, I'd like to thank you for enduring the rigors of my classes this past year. To tell you the truth, my classes this year have been far more demanding than usual. In spite of this, I was very happy to see that all of you were able to come to the ...... class without missing a single student. --Let me assure you. You are now fine swordsmen who will not be ashamed to be shown anywhere!

　She shouted strongly, and the whole class went into a frenzy.

Now, there's nothing more boring than a long story from a teacher. So let me give you one last warning.

　The teacher clears his throat and begins to speak in a different, calmer tone.

As you all know, the international situation in recent years has been more unstable than ever. The Holy Lonelea Empire, the Kuro Organization, and the Demons, the axis of evil, could strike at any time and at any place. Please keep your eyes open and be careful when you travel. ....... See you in a month's time when you're all alive and well.

　And so ended the last homeroom of the first year, and after that, we worked out in the club activities as usual.

　On the way home.

On the way home, I thought to myself, "My first year is over already. ....... It seemed to go by so fast. ......

"It was so long and so short ....... Hmm, it's a strange feeling to say the least. ......

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'd like to know what you think.

I'm sure you're right. ....... I'm not sure what to make of it.

　So many things have happened in the past year.

　It all started, of course, with the "100 Million Year Button".

(That billion years of hell changed my life for the better. ......)

　I was recommended for admission by the Thousand Blade Academy, one of the five academies, and I crossed swords with Shidou at the Great Five Holy Festivals.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　During the summer vacation, he participated in a joint summer camp with the Ice King Academy and had an audience with His Majesty Gris in the Kingdom of Vesteria.

　Immediately after the start of the new school year, he rescued Leah from being kidnapped by Zaku and Thor.
　At the Ken-Oh Festival, he defeated Idra, and at the end of the Thousand Blade Festival, he defeated Fu and Dodriel, who had attacked the academy.

(Speaking of which, ....... I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

　When he went to Daglio, the land of sunshine, as a senior holy knight trainee, he slayed Rain-Grad, the 13th Knight of the Oracle.
　In the event that you're not sure what to do, you'll be able to find out what to do.
　After that, she collaborated with Kemmy Fasta, the chancellor of Shirayuri Academy and the world's best medical doctor, and discovered the "Allen Cell," the first cure for curses in human history.

　Just a few days ago, I even rode into the Holy Roneria Empire to stop the ...... president's political marriage.

(Looking back on ......, it's really been an extraordinary year.

　Each and every event is truly a super crossbow.
　Each event was truly a super-dreadful event, something that you may or may not experience once in your long life. ......

(How did I ever live to see that happen in just one year? ......)

　So I let out a small sigh.

(...... Come to think of it, this has become a habit too.

　I've been sighing more and more in the past year, probably because I've been tangled up in too many troubles and hassles.

　As I was absentmindedly looking back on the year, I thought to myself

"Allen, it's good to see you in the second year, isn't it?

"I'm most fulfilled when I'm swinging my sword with you. We'll see you next year, okay?

　Leah and Rose smiled warmly at each other.

(...... Ah, it really has been a 'good year', hasn't it?

　It's been tough.
　There was a lot of hard work, and there were times when I thought I was done.

　Still, I can say that this is the best year ever.

(Because I'm ...... not alone anymore. ......)

　Gone is the lonely Allen-Rhoddle who was bullied at the Grand Academy of Swordsmanship.

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.
　The president, Lirim, and Ferris.
　At the other schools, Mr. Sidor and Idra.
　There's also Ms. Leia, Ms. Lizzy, and Ms. Crown.

(There are so many important people around me. ......)

　As Leia-sensei said, the international situation in recent years has been chaotic.
　There will probably be more hardships than ever before in the future.

　However, I felt that if I was with everyone, I could overcome any hardship.

　From the depths of my heart, from my soul, I felt a strange power welling up.

"Leah, Rose. I'm looking forward to working with you.

　Then we went back to our respective dorms.

　And so the entire course of the first year of Senbi Academy was successfully completed.