Now, remember in the past we talked about how nobles are expected to work in accordance with their title and rank?

　My rank is currently still five ranks below me. I'm practically a fifth-higher baronet!　...How did that happen?

　And this is the same as the country expects them to do that much work.

　In addition to the daily contributions and other things, it's a very difficult position to be asked to do commensurate work in the event of war.

　If a war breaks out, even as a student and a baron, I would have a hard time refusing a request to go to war. For that reason, I've decided to make a few precautionary preparations. ........in the tavern!

Leon, did you really get the airship?
I envy you. It's a warship.
'I'm just jealous that we have an airship. We don't have one at my house.

　It's a tavern for the heirs of the country nobility, and I'm throwing a banquet from the credit and the various profits I've made this time around. It's like socializing with a group of friends.

　There was envy, but there were also feelings of envy and jealousy included. .......................It's to be expected.

　He said in front of such a group of boys in the same group.

'Yeah, I'm getting them and servicing them. But I'm having trouble with a lot of them. Me and my dad could have an airship at his house and we'd still have a surplus.

　The boys' eyes sharpened as they heard this.

　Daniel gulped and swallowed his spit.

''........You guys want it?''

　Raymond stood up on the spot.

　An airship is something they want down their throats when they take over the house in the future. There is a big difference between having one and not having one. However, if you want to buy one, it will cost a lot of money.

　The maintenance cost is not worth it.

　Most of the baronial families are using cheap old airships. None of the people here have a state-of-the-art Principality airship.

Well, what do you want?

　They all know the value. These are the guys who know the bugger that they can get free stuff is a scam. In fact, I like these guys for not asking for free stuff.

　I sipped my drink to give myself some breathing room and looked around at the faces of everyone.

In fact, I've decided to set up a factory at my parents' house. I've decided to set up a factory at my parents' house so that I can do things like ship maintenance there. If you're willing to let me do "all" the maintenance work for you I'll give it to you free of charge.

　The boys' eyes immediately swam.

'Well, what's so convenient about that?'
Are you sure it's not defective?
But it's the Principality's airship.　And if it was actually working, it wasn't defective.

　I'm going to be honest with the boys that I care about, and I'm going to be honest with them.

I want them to feel at ease. I'm looking to make a profit. And I promise not to make a vicious profit on repairs and other things.

　I don't like their method of providing things at a discount and making a rough deal on maintenance costs either.

　They still can't shake their suspicions, and I let out a sigh.

''I get it. I'll give you four pieces of armor for each ship. This is the armor of the principality. I guarantee the quality.

　Daniel pushed back as Raymond dazedly approached me.

'Wait, wait, Raymond!　You're dealing with Leon. Someone who will try to suck you to the bone if you're not good enough!

'Ha!　It was!

　My delicate mind screams at my friend's terrible assessment.

　The other guys have the same look on their faces. I've brought good news to everyone in the same group and it makes me cry as long as it's cold.

'It's a shame. It's a shame,' he says, 'because the factory we were going to set up would have been mutually beneficial for both of us to advertise. I'm sorry," he said. I'll talk to someone else about it.

　Daniel waits.

'Wait!　I mean, are you sure it's free?　It's not like it won't move or cost you any extra money, is it?

You have to believe me. I'm a guy who wouldn't lie to you.

　It's sad because a few of the boys are telling me to lie, but I'm not actually lying.

　I'm going to do business properly.

　I'm going to set up a factory at my parents' house and I'm the owner of it. I was thinking of making money from the factory and contributing to the kingdom in the future. It's not easy when you're working your way up. I have to make money.

　Reward?　It's not good enough. One-time money doesn't mean anything when you're asked to contribute every year. That kind of money will be spent in less than ten years and there will be nothing left.

　The floating island I own can only earn a quasi-baronial class of money in all likelihood. Even if it prospers as a tourist attraction, it won't be able to reach the barons' earnings.

　That's why they're planning to set up a factory to increase their future income stream.

I'm not going to sell my broken airship. You'll lose your credibility to do business in the future," he said. If we set up a factory, there will be no customers. So let's make a few moves to get customers. Fortunately, I have an airship in my place.

　Airships are not that big of a deal; they are in the 50 to 100 meter class. They're easy to handle, and smaller ones are also popular.

　Now that I think about it, Luxion and Paltner.......too big.

'Airships and armor are practically free right now, Zerodia!　Don't worry about maintenance. We'll take full responsibility for it!

　One by one, the boys raise their hands.

'Ka, I bought it!' Oh, me too! Me too!

　I smile and prepare a contract and hand it to them.

'Yes, send this to my parents' house and have them write your name on the form. You'll have to explain it to my parents' house properly. Oh, and if you have an old airship, I'll buy it from you.

　I grinned at the sight of all of them getting their papers and being woozy.

'Let's keep it together, guys,'

　Thank you for biting into it for practically free.

　Gentlemen, let's continue to work together for many years to come. I smiled at my friends, who were no longer able to betray me, as I took over the maintenance of their precious airship.

◇

　The mansion of the duke family in the royal capital.

　There was Angier's older brother [Gilbert], the heir to the duke's family, there.

　Ange was on holiday at the school and was called out by his brother.

''Brother, is there a problem?''

　Gilbert looked a little troubled.

　He showed Angier the documents he had placed on the table.

''Well what's this?　Is it a contract for the sale of the airship?

Yes. I heard that Mr. Leon is preparing it and distributing it to the Barons.

Leon?

　Hearing that, Angier had a bad feeling. He wondered if the family of his parents - the duke's family - was uncomfortable with this Leon's behavior.

''I'm sorry, too. I'll make them stop immediately.''

'There's no need for that. This in itself is not a problem, you know.

　It was a relief to be told that it wasn't a problem.

　But then, Angier wondered why he had called them out.

'Then what the hell is this all about?'

Don't you get it?　--Lion Faux-Baltfart is at war with the Duchy and will be at war in the future. Or maybe he thinks there's going to be a big war, you know. They're too hasty to set up a factory. Normally I would laugh at them for being stupid enough to offer free airships...

　Gilbert let Angier know that he was taking the incident lightly.

'The royal court is underestimating the duchy that was overthrown by the students. However, the person who fought is becoming more vigilant. ........How should this be viewed?

　He asked Angier if he'd heard anything from him.

'Wow, nothing to me. It's just--'

"Just?

'It's just - it's true that I'm suddenly very busy moving around. Since that thing, I've been working out harder and harder. He said he's going into the dungeon again today. It's a different atmosphere than before.

　He said that the black knight was strong and lost his confidence, so he would do his best, but when Angier thought about those things--.

(Wary of the Duchy?　(In contrast, the Royal Palace is hardly alarmed?

　The dukedom was returned by the students of the academy.

　The royal palace had made such a decision.

　Hearing that the black knight had also lost, the famous knight was getting old, he thought.

　Gilbert was thinking about it while tapping the desk with his fingers.

'The princess of the duchy with the monster and the magic flute are certainly in the hands of the kingdom. Negotiations will begin now but I don't see why we should be wary of them. It doesn't seem to make any sense at all. Seriously, he's really a pain in the ass.

　Angier was curious, so he asked.

'What kind of treatment is His Highness Hertrude getting?'

"Treatment, I must say, it's lax. I've been told that he's going to be sent to study in the Kingdom as is.

　Angier's eyes widened.

　Gilbert also seemed to disagree.

''The royal palace said that our country's strength should be learned in the school. There wasn't much damage. I suppose they want to use this as an opportunity to take His Highness in and bring the Principality back under their control.''

　When Angier was unconvinced, Gilbert changed the subject. He could see that Rion was wary of him, so he didn't seem to have anything more to ask.

''On a different note, I hear you've been getting along quite well with the special students?

　When Angier looks down, Gilbert continues.

'I'm not asking you to hate the special students. It's the palace's decision. But there's no reason to get along with them any more than necessary.''

　Angier showed his strong-willed eyes in front of Gilbert.

''Wow, he's my friend. It has nothing to do with your brother.''

　Gilbert glared at her quietly, but when he saw that his sister wouldn't back down, he paused in surrender.

'Do what you will,'

Are you sure you want to do that?

'If you say so much, fine. But if you're a very important friend, you should protect yourself.

Yes!

　

'And ... how's it going with you, Leon?

What do you mean?

'Oh, yes. I haven't heard that he's been married to someone else. He's got a lot going on and he's moving up in the world. I didn't want him to marry the wrong person.

　Angier knows that Gilbert is thinking about getting Rion on board. In fact, if he could get Rion on his side, it would be a big help.

　Besides, there was the aspect of being easy to control.

　The evidence was that he had given the Duchy's state-of-the-art airships and armor before he was told to do so.

　It was also good that he possessed a large amount of them himself and didn't run to increase his power as an individual.

　Even a frontier baronial family would be a threat if they had the right number of airships. In the blink of an eye, they could conquer the floating islands with their forces behind them and even grow bigger.

　There have been many times when they have taken in the surrounding area and then turned on the kingdom - and there have been many times when they have done so.

　I'm sure Gilbert and others saw that Leon knows this.

(I was going to warn him if he got carried away, but I see, to the extent of distributing them to the Barons, your brother wouldn't be considered a threat either.)

　It looks like they are strengthening their horizontal connections, but to that extent, it would mean that neither the palace nor the dukes would see it as a problem.

　Rather, the number of items presented to the kingdom and the dukes is higher. Even if there was a bit of a problem, neither the kingdom nor the dukes would say, "Is this guy okay? I'm so worried about it.

　From the end, he was an unprofitable and self-serving knight, and some people were talking behind his back about him as the new loyal dog of the duke's family.

　Angier reported to Gilbert on the recent developments regarding Leon's marital life.

''He seems to be busy these days, so there's no shadow of a woman in sight. Well, what can I say ... the girls don't like me.

　Gilbert puts a hand to his forehead.

'I don't understand that part. How on earth can they not look at you?　Even as it stands, he's a baron and practically a fifth-ranked man. I'm sure he's a promising prospect for the future.

　Angier wondered at the way Gilbert said it.

'Brother, the way you put it, it sounds like Leon is still going to be promoted?　Couldn't it be any tougher than this?

　Gilbert looked at Angel's face and was a little embarrassed, as if he thought he had forgotten to tell her.

'I'm sorry. I didn't tell you. As a matter of fact--'

◇

　It was nearing the end of the second semester.

　The war with the duchy - or rather, the medal ceremony for one of the cases dealt with in the case - has been set for the first day of winter break. In the school, the students who will receive the medal are happily waiting for the day.

　It's not easy to get a medal, and above all, it's a foil.

　It's a buoyant school, but I don't mind it.

　I was enjoying my tea in the warm room.

　I bought a new tea set to reward myself with, and then I savored the precious tea leaves my master gave me.

　As for the sweets, she ran to buy the first thing in the morning from a famous shop and was able to add some expensive sweets to it.

''Hah, I'm so happy.''

　Outside the window is cold and the window is white and cloudy.

　Livia is eating a pastry, but she's eating a little bit of it apologetically - and loosening her cheeks at its sweetness.

　Sweets from a famous store, hard to underestimate. Or rather, I'm surprised that it's too good to be true. Honestly, I was licking it.

'This is delicious.'

　In contrast, Angier is eating with good manners, but he's used to eating it, and he's not impressed.

'Do you like chocolate?　Then I'll get it from one of my favorite stores.

　Miss!　I want to know about that restaurant, too!

　Livia chuckles.

'You don't want to get used to eating something too expensive,'

Yeah?

　I raise a small hand.

'Angel, please tell me. I need a letter of introduction from the dukes, as the stiff and popular stores will be waiting for months to purchase.

　Only in the world of otome games, candy-related items are available and popular.

　In this world of too much pain, I hope that at least the sweets are sweet and gentle. It's a sincere wish.

You can't do that because you're a tea fiend. You have money in the wrong hands, so if you buy up all the money, you'll hate me.

　There are a few boys who like tea parties, and in those cases, they often order sweets from famous stores.

　........just like me!

'Ehhh, I'm not buying it all up. I'll just eat the popular products in front of the girls. Or maybe I'll hand them out to girls on a diet!

　I want the superiority of showing a girl who's on a diet and cutting back on sweets to a seldom-eaten treat from a famous restaurant!

　I want to laugh at the girl who gave up her diet and reached for the candy.

''Well that's a terrible way to go,''

　In front of the dumbfounded Libya, I think back to the peaceful times we've had here lately.

　Since I've returned, Paltner, Aroganz, and Schwert have all been confiscated by Luxion when they were serviced.

　Because of this, I can't go out, so I invite Daniel and Raymond to hide in the dungeon. Now that I've defeated my strongest enemy, I don't think there's any such thing as my enemy, but.......well, I should at least be prepared.

　The Principality may not stop the war, but their trump card is here.

　It should be fine, but.......there's also a strange feeling of uneasiness in my heart. I can't help but feel unsettled.

　Angel brings up the subject.

"Speaking of which, Rion. You gave the credit for defeating the Black Knight to Chris, right?

　I looked away and Livia looked at me.

'Why?　Even though it was Rion who killed Mr. Black Knight.

　As Angel drank his tea in disgust, I flattered him with another cup of tea.

''Young lady, I heard that you had a very high level of judgment in that area--''

　Angier nodded.

'Well, it certainly wasn't a bad move,'

You know!

　It's not something I've given a lot of thought to, but I'll be glad to hear the compliment.

'Well, um, why is that?'

　He had a look on his face that said he didn't understand Livia.

　Angel was gently explaining to her.

'It's simple. They defeated the black knight that they couldn't defeat, and in addition, they got their son to be a foil for them. The credit for deposing the Black Knight was great. Chris's disinformation should be dismissed in the near future.

　Livia looks at me and smiles.

'Rion-san, you were kind after all!

Oh, of course.

　I stammered. No, I thought they hated me, but I didn't think they would be hostile to a house with a Sword Saint. How many lives could I have, like a sword saint trying to kill me, or how many lives could I have!

　Come to think of it, Milene-san said something like that.

　Inside the room, Luxion, who was listening to the conversation, is looking at me.

''That's good, Master.''

　This good thing is meant to say that I'm glad that my intentions of not pushing my achievements and not wanting to get ahead were not discovered.

　I'm beginning to understand how this guy feels.

How do you feel? Aren't you glad to have a master who can do such advanced calculations?

''........It's a kind of talent to be able to get on so well. Normally, I would be more humble. If you have something to hide behind, you should be more humble.

'I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just an average guy with a reputation for honesty and kindness.

Would you like me to look up "honesty and kindness" in the dictionary?　'I guess the master needs to study his language,'

　Angier and Livia were groping the floating Luxion.

'You're a well-spoken one,'

'No, Angel. Luc, you have a name: Luxion.

　Luxion looked at Libya.

'Luc?　Is that a nickname for me?'

　I look at Luxion with a grin.

'Good for you, Luc. You're pretty.

　Luxion shut up and he looks worried that Libby has pissed him off. I said I was fine and went back to what we were talking about earlier.

'Well, you know what?' --they're not bad guys either, you know? Yeah, maybe.

　It's not that I want it out of my sight. It's just a little irritating. It's also just a good face to stir things up.

　Ange looks unamused.

It's true that you don't want them to go away.

　Livia looked up at the ceiling to see if she was thinking of the five faces - and she looked up at the ceiling.

'Speaking of which, I heard you guys are doing something together.

What is it?

　When I asked, Livia remembered the gossip.

'Yes. 'That the five of us were getting together in the hangar and doing stuff.'

　What the hell are the five of you doing together?

◇

　Marie had come to the warehouse at the school.

''What's going on with everyone already~''

　The five of us were giddy that they had something they wanted to show us, and I was excited that it would be a gift.

(What on earth could it be?)　Are they jewelry?　No, like a dress?　They've all been working hard lately, and I'm sure it's for me. (Surprise is the best!)

　What was prepared in front of Marie was something big, hidden in the seat.

　Marie nodded her head.

　The elven boy standing next to her--Kyle was also nodding his head.

''What is this, this?''

　Greg rubs his finger under his nose.

'Well, we'll see,'

　Brad brushed a hand through his bangs.

'I'm sorry you've had to wait so long for Marie.

　The two men's dialogue raised Marie's expectations.

'Thank you both!'

　Chris was embarrassed, but he took off his glasses and looked at Marie's smile.

'Wow, I tried my best too,'

Yeah, thanks Chris.

　Then Zilk gave a deliberate cough.

'Miss Marie, please don't forget your highness and me, too. 'Here, Your Highness,'

　Julius stands in front of Marie.

'Marie this is how we feel.

　When the sheet was peeled off by the five of them, there it was, in a kneeling pose.......armor.

　--Marie's smile froze.

(.........what?)

　Julius and the others look at the armor.

'We will now take the fight to Baltphalt. Me and that guy who's going to tear you apart we're going to beat him and move on!

　Gregg was giving a thumbs-up.

'You say, Your Highness!　No, Julius!

　Brad also has his hands on his hips and his chest heaving.

'Yeah. Yes, we will have to beat him to move forward. The armor we've prepared for him is a sign of our resolve.

　Marie was frozen. She didn't know what the five of them were saying.

(Determination?　How much do you think it would cost to get the armor!　And there's some kind of different colored parts all over the place... could it be that they were pieced together from armor that was broken during the duel!　What? Why the armor?　(I'm not happy about it!)

　Chris's eyes were moist. He seemed impressed with the armor in front of him.

'It's ugly, but it holds more of our feelings than any armor I've ever ridden in.

　Zilk nodded with a smile.

''It's just a mishmash of usable parts, but it's still the only armor in the world.

　Marie moved her head awkwardly and looked at Julius.

'Julius, here, how much was this?　Like the repair costs?

　Julius looks a little sad.

'Marie, this isn't about that kind of money--'

No, no!　I'm worried that people have been overwhelmed and borrowed money!

　Julius was relieved to hear that.

'What, that's what it is? Because the reward was actually a reasonable amount of money.'

　Brad and Greg were rewarded for slaying air bandits.

　Chris was rewarded for his war with the Duchy.

'Well, you used the money to fix it.

　Marie wonders why she's wasting her hard-earned reward, but she's relieved that she's still okay.

　Just then, Zirku's lines hit the bottom of the barrel for Marie.

''I was a little uncomfortable with it, so I had to use the common property. After all, the person who claims to be the creator of the famous armor has repaired it for a reasonable price.

　Marie was relieved to hear that it was cheap.

''The amount of money was managed with 500,000 of the common property and everyone's compensation. He seemed to be an amazingly skilled man, and he took the performance of the armor to the limit. He was wonderful. With this kind of performance, we should be able to beat Baldfalt-kun's Allogants.

　Marie felt dizzy on her feet. She didn't fall because Kyle supported her, but inwardly she wanted to cry out. She knew the aristocratic monks had a crazy sense of money, but she was reminded again that these five were particularly bad.

(Five hundred thousand dias!　If you figure in circles, you paid 50 million?　(From common property!)

　Even though it was common property, it was mostly the cost of living that Marie managed.

　The fact is that almost all of the living expenses she finally obtained were spent on a single piece of ugly armor, earning rough money at the school festival and desperately earning money in dungeons.......

　Moreover, five people with a little over five hundred thousand dias........

　Marie was crying in her heart.

(Five hundred thousand for such a mish-mash of junk armor!　You're crazy!　Why do you have to use it all?　I mean, talk to me before you use it!　(How are you going to live now?!

　To the five people who rushed up to her in concern - Marie says, trembling. Her knees were also shaking as she remembered her life being chased by debt collectors in her previous life.

''Why didn't you talk to me about it beforehand?''

　Julius says with a smile.

'I thought I'd surprise you. I'm sorry, I didn't expect you to be so surprised. Just wait and see, Marie we'll go and take down Baltic Falt and remove the obstacles that are tearing me and you apart.

　More importantly, Marie wanted to get rid of her fears about the future.

◇

　What arrived in my room that day was a request for a duel.

''........again?''

　The sender was His Highness Julius and five others, and the date of the duel was the day of the end of the school year ceremony.

　The next day, the awarding of medals is scheduled to take place at the school. Since they will remain in the royal capital, there is no problem, but I didn't expect them to challenge me to a duel.

"You don't want to mess with Marie, do you? What do they think a sacred duel is?　Don't you know you're on the losing side?

　Luxion at his side also spoke coldly.

'Isn't this sacred to them?　I'm afraid I may refuse.

　Think about it for a moment.

　.... do I want to be with Marie that much?

No, I'll take it.

Are you going to take it?

'If you want to stay with me that much, I'll lose. When I think about it, I think I've gotten in a lot of trouble for winning. I'll let you do what you want. I was going to take one of those five guys with Libby, but they're no good. Marie would be a better fit for you.

''........You've just realized that now?　You're really slow to notice.'

　Does this guy think I'm an idiot?

'Anyway, if we can't go back to the way things were, I think we'll let them do what they want. If Marie is happy with them, that's all that matters.　Me, I honestly can't afford to worry about Marie anymore.

　I'm busy with the duchy and the saints and all that.

　I can't leave him alone. I wanted to take care of all the unnecessary problems as soon as possible.

　I have a lot of plans for the winter break, like setting up the factory and all the other things I have to do.

'There's no guarantee that Marie won't interfere this time. Aren't you letting your guard down too much?''

He's a reincarnation. Then he knows that if Livia doesn't become a saint, the kingdom will sink, so he won't interfere any more.

Is that so?

　Our strongest enemy has been defeated, and the enemy's trump card is at hand.

　I'm wary, but I'd like to think there's nothing more to it.

　........So why do I feel so unsettled?

''Won't Angelica be angry?''

I apologize. I'll let them do what they want now. If they get mad at me, I'm going to let them beat me to it.

"Those five are a bit light, aren't they?

I can't blame you for not wanting to do it because Angel's feelings come first.

　I was heading to His Highness Julius to tell him that I was going to take a duel.

◇

　Shortly after the end of the closing ceremony.

　The school was enveloped in an unusual heat.

　Students and teachers gathered in the arena.

　In the arena on the circle, girls rushed to the arena to support the upcoming duel.

''Your Highness Julius and the others, they said that the five of us have worked hard to win against that outcast!
'I heard the five of them were getting together at night to repair their armour.
Yo, night after night.

　Livia listens to the voices around her, but she's concerned about Angel.

　She's worried that she'll get angry.

'Angier, I mean--'

　But Angier was imposing.

'Hmm?　Oh, don't worry. Leon already told me about it. And now I understand why he's going to lose. I won't complain.

Oh, really?

I've had my share of doubts. But I've resigned myself to the extent that I can accept the facts. Besides, I'm sorry to say it, but my feelings for His Highness have cooled. Utterly annoying, getting Rion involved in unnecessary matters.

'Is tomorrow's award ceremony okay?　I hope you don't get hurt, Leon-san.

　Julius is Angier's former fiancée. The one he loved has re-initiated a duel for another. It seems that Angier has given up too.

　The girls around him are heating up.

　So are the boys. It seems that the story of the five of them preparing their own armor was to the boys' liking. Even though they were once completely defeated by Leon, everyone was expecting to see the five of them still standing up.

''It's awesome that you're willing to challenge him again after losing.
Yeah, I'm sure you can do it this time.
I'm rooting for you guys.

　The story of Julius and the others was made into a beautiful story, and then the audience erupted into a storm of boos as the villain, Leon, appeared from the sky.

　Angier laughs.

''The knight-sama who will go down in history is the most hated person in the school?

'History?　What is it?

　When Livia, who didn't hear well, asked back, Angel laughed and shook her head.

'It's nothing. Come on, why don't we at least support Leon?

Yes!

　The two of them support Leon.

◇

　The arena.

　As they landed in the air in the arrogants and entered the hall, a ready Greg climbed into his armor.

　He then turned back to the four men to check.

'Are you sure it's me?'

　Brad nodded at Greg, giving him a serious look.

'It's frustrating, but I can't win with me. I'm counting on your skills.

　Greg laughed at his friend's words, and Chris let Greg win the game, too.

'Even if I'm only a swordsman, I can't do it. Greg, I'm counting on you.

　It wasn't like Chris, who was obsessed with swords, to have said that.

　Zilk touched the green section of his armor.

'I'll leave everyone's thoughts with you.'

　Julius nodded.

'You have the most potential. Go and beat Baldfart!'

　Greg nodded.

'Oh!'

　The audience is filled with a storm of emotion in front of the five of them and their friendship.

　Greg climbs into his armor and notices that the armor is very warm, probably because of everyone's feelings.

'Hehe, it looks like you're feeling high too. It seems like you're feeling the urge to fight together. Let's do it together, buddy!

　I saw the allogants in front of me.

Baltophalt, let's go!　This is our power!

◇

　Inside the arrogants.

'How shall we lose?'

　The five of them were watching the development unfold in a way that would make the rotten people happy.

　They were in the warehouse at night working on the armor.

　They shared money and did what they could by themselves, and the armor in front of them had some poorly done parts that were noticeable. It seems that they called in a craftsman to finish it later, and it was not only in shape, but also improved in performance.

　It does well to beat me.

　

''It's a refreshing friendship. And yet, when you come to the master, you expand the circle of friendship that was bound by a contract.......it's disgusting.''

'You'll show me, won't you? Well, now that Angel has given us permission, let's lose and end this fight.

　The referee declares the duel to begin.

　Gregg was coming towards me, keeping his distance and taunting the spear attack with his blade.

'A spear in your right hand and a rifle in your left? What, you've grown up.

　I'm impressed with my opponent who is trying to give it his all from the start, while gradually lowering the allogants.

　It must look like I'm being pushed around.

　I put the audio out and called out to Greg.

'Looks like you've pushed yourself pretty hard.

"I don't care what I have to do to beat you!　'Baltophalt, come on seriously!'

Oh, that's hot. Hot blooded, huh?

　I'd laugh at him, but I was also jealous of the five of us who were serious.

　As I keep the audio from leaking out, I mutter, "I'm jealous of you guys. Seriously, such youth looks dazzling.

　Luxion emitted a warning sound at my words.

''--!　'Master, tell them to get out of here at once. The armor in front of you is on the verge of exploding.'

'What?　Lies!

I'm not lying. The calorific value is extraordinary. The internal structure is nonsense. All I can say is that it's working very well under these conditions. We're pushing it too hard to get the performance up.

　Luxion was alerted and I immediately told Greg.

'Hey, there's something wrong with your armor!　Get down now!

　But--

'Ha!　You're trying to dazzle me. I don't think so.　I'm not going to be fooled by knowing it's your hand. But that's how far they've gotten you, isn't it!'

　The armor in front of me was moving quite well.

　It's actually moving spectacularly, too, but it makes sense when you hear it's running out of control.

　I shout to the ref.

'Referee!　Abort!　There's something wrong with this guy's armor!

　Just then, the referee teacher shook his head.

''Mr. Baltfart, it's unseemly. Take their thoughts head on.''

　They thought I was lying to them.

　Indeed, I was fighting reluctantly to lose, and it may have seemed like I was being driven to do so. I was being driven to lose, and it became a clique.

　But it wasn't. It wasn't!

　Luxion was stunned. Me and Luxion's voices didn't leak out to the outside world.

''It's the rust from your body. It's hard work because of your daily activities. The analysis is finished. We can destroy it without exploding at any time.''

You're kidding me.

　You want me to destroy it?　That piece of armor that is part of their youth?　My heart breaks for you, too.

No, no. No, I can't do that!　Because those guys worked so hard to make it or........breaking that kind of armor, that's a demon!

　 The plane that you completed together, no matter how battered and worthless to others, should be a treasure for the five of you.

　When you were told to destroy it, you said, "I'll do it! I don't have any kind of mental structure. In fact, I was just wanting to cheer him up a bit.

　When I refused, Luxion came to tell me matter-of-factly.

''So, are you going to watch Greg die in the explosion?

　Brainiac Greg I don't expect you to die or anything!

　I grabbed Greg with Aroganz's left hand.

　Greg's armor raging.

'Hey, get off!　For God's sake, get out of here!

I'm not done!　Not yet. I'm not defeated yet!'

No, it's really dangerous!

"I'm not going to fall for your schtick again!　I haven't forgotten how you cheated on us!

　I made the mistake of taking money from these guys instead of boat fare when I put them on the Paltner. I was going to teach them a lesson about the world, so it was a bad idea to give them the benefit of the doubt later.

　I was teasing them, and now I regret it terribly.

　These guys don't trust me, or rather, there's no way they'll trust me.

'Grow up a little!　You're a fraud!

　Some people claim to be craftsmen or master craftsmen who commit fraud when they repair armor. They must have been duped by such people.

　That's why bonbons!　You need to learn some things about the world!

　Until now, the people around you have been taking care of you, so I guess you never suspected anyone who claimed to be a master craftsman. Be a little suspicious!

　Julius and the others cheering him on were calling out to him.

'Get away!　His arm is dangerous!

　Zilk was also raising his voice. It was unusual for him to be so calm normally.

''It's cutting off the parts!　You must flee at once!

　Brad dismisses Zilk's advice.

'You can't. I'm omitting the ability to purge. Greg, get away from it at all costs!'

　Chris was cheering Greg on loudly.

'GREGGOOO!　Show them what you can do!

　You're a cool character!　You need to calm down and cheer him on!　Otherwise--.

''Hehe, if Chris says this much, you have to work hard. Let's go!

　Greg was trying to show his motivation and force himself away from the Aroganz. The runaway armor increased its power output and managed to hold it down with Aroganz's power.

　

''Master, the time limit is nearing.''

''You ... you guys ... you're disgusting!　You're making me do this to myself!

　I turned over I pulled the trigger with a trembling finger.

　Luxion felt so light.

"Inkpad.

　And then the armor on his left arm unfurled and flashed.

　A shockwave strikes Greg's riding armor and then bounces it to pieces. The pilot, Greg, is unconscious, but falls to the ground in one piece. I'm really glad I had the means of attacking Aroganz, which only destroyed the armor. It was good, but........

''.........I'm screwed.

''Thank you for your hard work. Wow, those five were strong opponents.''

　

　I pulled the trigger, but the crowd was pulling for me. I was a donkey.

　And what I heard belatedly was Marie's shout.

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'Igyaaaaaaaaaaaa!　My five hundred thousand!　All my money, ahhh!

　Kyle was holding his ears at Marie's side as she held her head with both hands and screamed.

　Standing in front of him was Aroganz - seeing everyone's armor blown to pieces, Marie couldn't help but scream.

''Ahhh. It's splendidly torn apart. Isn't it impossible to repair it, as expected?''

　Marier, burned out to pure white, fell to the ground and jerked in place.

　Kyle rushed over to her.

'Hey!　Master!

　Twitching and trembling, Marie muttered in ravings.

'This is a dream. Yes, I'm surrounded by people and celebrated even on the most ordinary of days. Today is the anniversary of seeing Marie's smiling face, or something, and they all give me gifts. They don't flaunt their armor to me by mistake. I can't have that armor broken by that mobster Leon. If it's broken I can't sell it I can't sell it my five hundred thousand deer my living expenses I don't want to be in debt. .... a dream, yes this is a dream. I was just in bed and I was having a bit of a scary dream.

　Kyle tsked calmly.

'No, it's real,' he says. For goodness sake, please wake up from your delusional world.'

　All of Marie's wealth, along with her armor, has been blown away by Leon.

　Marie suffers emotional and financial damage to the point where she can't face reality.

　Rion was also severely damaged emotionally, and they were both painfully divided.