123 33 stories "The Black Screen"





When did you know it was me?

 Baren said, staring at me.
 They both knew that a battle was inevitable. --That's why he wants to clear up his doubts while he can.

I've always known that when the agents of the Lucian Empire used the Wingboard, it was someone from the academy who was guiding them. ...... There's no way an agent of another country could use that magic tool that's not on the market.

I see. I'm sure you're right, it's more natural to think that someone taught them.

 I'm sure the man in front of you, Balen, is the one who taught the agents how to use the Wingboard.

But what does that have to do with me? It's not necessarily me.

I'm sure you've considered whether or not the Wingboard can be used as an escape tool before starting the mission. If you're looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, you'll want to take a look at this website. The only people who know how to use a wing board before ...... practice are those who have actually touched a wing board in the last year or two. You were one of those candidates.

"Me?

"Even though last year's magic festival was cancelled, we were still planning to hold it right up until the last minute. I'm sure you've been practicing for each event. As a ...... student, you must have had a chance to touch the wing board then. You were a drive race contestant.

 You can find out who the competitors were at last year's competition by doing a little research.
 Baren was scheduled to compete in the drive race.

"...... I'm not the only one who touched a 'wing board' last year. How did you know it was me?

 The answer to that question is quite simple.

The answer to that question is quite simple: you're the most likely.

 Unlike my previous guesses, this one is completely baseless.
 But this was my most confident guess.

 It was only after I heard the student council president's story that I made a definite decision, but I would have come to a similar conclusion even if I hadn't heard the story.

I'm not sure what to do. That's for sure.

 Baren smiles good-naturedly.

The first time we met, he defeated the agents who were supposed to be collaborating with him with his own hands, in order to fool me and the student council into letting them go.

That's what I'm talking about. I pretended to beat them up and let them escape through the back door.

 The reason why he didn't report the fight to the student council was not because he forgot, but because he did it on purpose. This man pretends to be a random person, but in reality, he has been calculating from the beginning.

What's the point?

"I have no business telling you.

 "I don't have to tell you," I continue to ask Baren, who dodges the question.

What does this have to do with the death of the former student body president in the Great War?

...... d*mn it, that son of a b*tc*. That son of a b*tc*. He's got nothing to say.

 Baren clicks his tongue and points his right hand at you.
 Flames swirled in his palm.

I'm sorry, but I'm not going to engage in any more chitchat. I was just getting annoyed with all the sniffing around too. ...... At the very least, you're not going to be able to walk.

 I'm sure this guy took it a little easy on himself since he was fighting in the city last night.
 The flames swirling in front of me were much bigger and hotter than last night.

 Normally, this is a spell that requires more than 30 seconds of preliminary action. The reason why he was able to prepare it in an instant is because he is a master of the belt.

 The Eternal Fire approaches.
 I cut it off.

 The shells that were released split left and right and scattered as if they were being shot.

"......?

"Sorry.

 I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not, but I have.

You may have thought this was going to be a quickie, but I'm stronger than you.



 I'm stronger than you.



 When Twight and Balen confronted each other.
 When Twight and Balen confronted each other, three boys and a girl were on their way to the school in a city where night had fallen.

"Oh, uh, Elysia. Are you really acting alone, Twait-san?

 While running, Mize asks the girl next to her.

I don't know. I don't know, but I just want to make sure, because that guy has that kind of personality.

I don't know, but he's the kind of guy who does that.

 He thinks he is improving little by little, but from the outside, Toate is still the type of person who gets into trouble. Elysia and Mize are vaguely aware of Toate's past and understand that it is probably a value system that has been ingrained in him due to the environment in which he was born and raised. Gran also had a vague idea of this.

 That's why Elysia, Mize, and Gran had gathered without telling Twite, and were heading to the school at night. Toate had told them to take the day off, but perhaps he was doing something without telling them. Such suspicion was the beginning of the story.

"Hmm ......? Hey, there's someone in front of the school gate.

 The tall Gran was the first to notice the figure.
 All of them, who had heard from Twite that agents had invaded the school, became alarmed. In particular, Elysia, who actually fought last night with what appeared to be agents from another country, readied herself to draw her sword at any moment.

 But the identity of the figure at the school gate was...

In the event that you've been on the lookout for a person on your own, you'll be able to ...... expect them to really come.



 The one who muttered this with a sigh was a girl I recognized.

"Mira-san? What brings you here ......?

 The leader of the falcon group, Mira-Opstein.
 In response to Mize's question, she slowly opened her mouth.

I'm sorry, but I can't let you through here.

That's ...... why?

 It looks like we don't need to fight for now.
 Deciding that, Elysia removed her hand from her scabbard and asked a question.

I'm going to try to keep you out of the way. I've been instructed by the president to keep them out of the way.

 Elysia and the others rolled their eyes as they received an unexpected explanation.

"...... duel?

 I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm not sure I understand what's going on, but ...... if there's something going on at the school right now, is it something that you and the student council are aware of?

That is correct.

 Mira affirmed.
 Since you've said so much, I'm guessing that Twaith isn't engaged in a life-threatening battle with an agent. I don't feel any guilt from Mira for withholding that fact.

Are you sure this is just a duel?

 Elysia asks with a sharp look in her eyes.
 But Mira was unfazed, and answered plainly.

"That's what I've heard from the president. The way Mr. Balen fights is dangerous, so I've taken steps to keep you out of it.

 Elysia wondered how much she should take his words seriously.
 At least he doesn't seem to be lying to Mira. ...... Maybe she doesn't know the real situation either.

 --But what if the mastermind behind this is Balen?

 Assuming that the student council president knew (・・・・) everything from the beginning.
 If Balen is the mastermind behind bringing the agents to the school, and Tuite has found out the truth, then the two of them are now together. As a result, the two of them are now fighting in a secluded area, and ...... the student body president is somehow tolerating it.

 It makes sense if you think that way.
 I'm not sure how much the president knew about it,........

...... Well, whatever the case, as long as Toate isn't in danger, we're good.

 There is also the possibility that Mira's statement is true.
 She had prepared for the worst and was ready to fight at any time, but apparently her fears were unfounded.

"Don't worry, Mr. Toate will be returned safely. Even the mad dog Baren would not overreact to an underclassman ......, let alone a normal student.

 Mira said in a calm voice to reassure Elysia and the others.
 However, Elysia and the others felt uncomfortable with her words and looked at each other. They immediately understood that there was a discrepancy in perception between Mira and them.

You don't get it, do you?

 You don't understand," Elysia tells Mira, who looks at her strangely.

You've got the wrong person to worry about.