It was a sunny spring day, just before noon.
　A carriage with me and Amu in it was running along the Imperial road to the southeast.

　I was riding on the gohja-dai and holding the reins, and the cool breeze on my cheek felt nice.
　I'm not sure if the horse is in good shape or not.

''Hey, Seika,''

　From the back of the truck, Amu speaks to me.

"Do you want to change?
'What?　It's fine, it's fine. I'm not tired at all yet.
You can't just sit there and tell me that you're not doing that anymore?

　Amu says, slightly dumbfounded.

'Why do you love the carriage so much already?

　Amu was right.
　I spent most of the time after that on the groom's table after I learned the general way to move the carriage.
　I answered frankly, "It's a lot of fun.

I answered honestly, "It's a lot of fun. And I don't feel bad when I move it around by myself.
He even started to get behind the horses.
'I've always liked horses. And I used to take care of my own cattle... oh, no.
'Cow...?　Why is there a cow in there?

　Amu said quizzically.

　That's because, for me, an animal that pulls a cart is an oxen.
　In the West, I avoided horse-drawn carriages as much as possible, but in Japan, I used to ride in an ox cart as a matter of course. They were slow, but the ride was not bad for that. It would be quicker to ride on a ghost or a cursed carriage, but it's not at all suitable for visiting people, and it's not very atmospheric.

　And since I can't reply to such a question, I returned the wordless reply, and silence fell on the carriage.

　It was not uncomfortable.
　The reason why I feel that way is because I've been able to face this child with a somewhat honest feeling.

''.......I wonder what's going on in the school right now.

　Amu blurted out.
　I'm lost for an answer, keeping my eyes forward.

　I'm not going to be able to get out of the city, but I'm going to be able to get out of the city.
　I'm not going to be able to get out of the house, but I'm not going to be able to get out of the house, and I'm not going to be able to get out of the house, and I'm not going to be able to get out of the house.

　I know it was unavoidable since I was involved in a political dispute and there was a possibility that this child would be killed if I was not good at it. But.........it's true that I've become an important part of it.
　It's a good thing that Fiona, the princess, interceded for me, but I don't know what would have happened if she hadn't.

　After hesitating, I responded in a way that seemed to be merely a conversation starter.

I'm sure that a new school year will have started by now.
No, no, no. It's about us and Yifa and all that.
....

　Indeed, it was a concern.

　The fact that Amu was taken in by the knights held by the Marquis is known by many people, partly because it was during the entrance ceremony.
　I'm sure that many people have noticed my disappearance as well. The fact that I have a lot of achievements, and I was the valedictorian this year, I'm as famous as or even more famous than Amu.

　I wonder what kind of rumors are going around right now....
　It's not too late, but it will be expelled sooner or later.

　Well, now that I've left the school, that part is no longer relevant. More importantly, it's Yifa.
　I'm not sure what they're going to do with him now that I'm gone, since he's a slave. As a matter of fact, I'm not that upbeat about imperial law and the rules of the school.
　Well, at the very least, I'll probably be sent back to Lamprog territory........but I feel sorry about that. Even though I had a good grade at the school.
　I was in my head before I attacked the imperial castle, so I honestly didn't think much about the rest. He's a terrible master.

　But the truth is...I sometimes wonder if it won't turn out so badly.
　The headmaster is not the kind of person who follows the rules and does things quietly and quietly. I'm sure he wouldn't let go of Yifa, who came out on top of the charts after I was gone, for trivial reasons like rules and money.
　And then there's Fiona.
　The conspiratorial Saintess seems to have some idea of the amount of power I have, thanks to her own vision of the future. It's hard to believe that she would inadvertently overlook a situation that might upset me after what just happened. I'm not going to be able to stand it if Rodnea is destroyed this time.

　Well that's not what I'm afraid of.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the best out of this.

"It's going to be okay.

　He replied after a long silence, and this time Amu fell silent.
　Then, not long after that, he opened his mouth.

''Hey, Seika.''
...hmm?
Can I ask you a question?

　I was silent with a slight strain.
　Amu speaks up regardless.

"You... how could you be so strong?
....
"The walls of the Imperial City, they were destroyed by you, weren't they?　And you've since put it back together... how in the world could you do that?
....
'Kill all the guards in the castle and come to me unscathed. Fiona said that even her holy knights are too much for anyone to take on, right?　Who are you ... who are you?
....

　I pause for a moment before answering.

"When I was a little girl, a magical test said I didn't have magical powers.
....
'But I just couldn't give up on magic. My house was my home, so I studied diligently in the mansion's archives and I learned the current art of writing, which is rare in the Empire. I still can't use normal magic, but this is more than a replacement for it. The only reason I'm strong is because I was so desperate back then........ I guess this explanation isn't good enough.
I've heard that one before.
....
Don't lie to me.

　I let out a small sigh and closed my eyes.
　He is a good judge of people and is sensitive to the subtleties of emotion.
　If we had been just schoolmates, she wouldn't believe me anymore, even when we were just schoolmates, but she won't believe me with this cursory misrepresentation.

　We need to be honest with them.
　Let's be honest now.

　I resolve to open my mouth.

I'm a... well, I guess I'm a genius, huh?
... what?

　Amu sounds dumbfounded, and I continue with a reluctant look on my face.

I said I was desperate, but.......now that I think about it, I was able to do it much better than others right from the start. The first time I used a jutsu that was just a question mark, it was a huge success. I was able to learn new techniques quickly, and I had a good memory to begin with and was able to study. It wasn't until a while after I started learning that I realized it was there. Well, I guess that means I had it. Talent.
....
I combined my knowledge of natural history and other things other than curses, and I started to enjoy it halfway through, so I didn't feel too desperate at the time.
....
And then I realized...
...What's that...boasting?　Were you such a confident character?
You asked me. There's no other way to explain the strength of the system other than this.
...What is that?
Does that sound like a lie?
I can't hear you.

　After a bit, Amu sighs and says.

'Are you sure about that?　I feel ... disappointed. I feel like I've failed to hear this. I thought we had a great secret. I knew exactly what I was going to say.
That's a horrible thing to say. I don't like talking about this stuff.

　In fact, this is the first time in my life that I've ever said something like this again. I've never said it, even in a previous life. It was kind of embarrassing and self-conscious.

　I was honest with you.
　Everything I just said is the truth.

　Of course...there are things I haven't told you.
　To another world, transmigration. Yin and Yang, yin and yang, sorcery, and witchcraft. I've got some great secrets. But.........I will not answer the unasked questions.

　I've already explained the reason for my strength.
　My ability has nothing to do with reincarnation.

　Amu mutters.

But then again... maybe that's what strength is all about after all. I'm sure that if I wasn't a hero, I wouldn't be able to do so well with my sword and magic.
....
So, how did you know I was a hero?
''I told you that two years ago on Commencement Day, I went looking for the sorcerer who summoned the demon, didn't I?　He said he couldn't find it, but he did. That's what he told me. That raid you know that the raid was actually aimed at you.
I'm sure you're right. You're a brave man, so you'll be targeted. So?　Did you beat that guy?
...Yeah. I haven't told anyone.
'Well it's been two years then, but I'll sum it up with the last one.

　Behind me, Amu says with a sly smile.

"Thanks, Seika.
....
You just keep saving my life, don't you?

　Without looking back, I answer with a hint of guilt, "You're welcome.

"Well you're welcome.

　There was another secret I didn't tell you.

　Amu. I wanted to use you at the beginning.
　I wanted you to take the role of being discovered and executed by the politicians, as you did the other day.
　To take my place as the most powerful man alive.

　And now that I've ruined that for myself, I don't know what I'm going to do.