CH 29

“Okay, you’re all here. The physical fitness test is staggered in each class, so you’re the only ones here. If you can’t do it, don’t be ashamed! Hahahaha!”

As we changed and waited on the field, Tigre-sensei approached us sitting on the gym with a board. The tension is strangely high, but I wonder if this is the real thing.

“We’ll start with running, then we’ll check your jumping ability, muscle strength, and magic power. The first one is probably the hardest. If you think it’s not working, you can stop right there, okay?”

“Fufufu, my legs are killing me ……”

“I’m not really cut out for this kind of thing.”

Makina, the dark-haired girl with a fearless smile. On the contrary, it was Yogus, who liked to read, who muttered with a tired expression on his face. The rest of them didn’t show much displeasure, except for Urka’s reluctant look.

“(I don’t know how well the others can run. Nora, who was training with me, probably stands out a bit, so run with the others. I’m going to run about as fast as Luciel.)”

“(Oh, really? Luciel-chan is cute after all. I’ll do the same.)”

Even though the reply was completely irrelevant, Nora nodded her head in agreement, as if my intentions had been understood. As we lined up on the field, Tigre-sensei clapped his hands and we run off.

“Hoo …… Hoo ……”

“Nnnnnnn.”

“Will you both run with me? Fuh, fuh.”

“Yeah, we’ve never done anything like this before, and we’ve known Luciel for a long time, so we thought we’d run together.”

“Me, too.”

“Fufu, that makes me a little happy. I was worried I wouldn’t make any friends.”

“Yeah, yeah. I didn’t have any girl friends either, so I’m happy.”

The two of them have such a warm air about them. I’m really glad that I chose to run with these two.

“UuooooRrrryyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaa!”

“Wait! You can’t run in front of me!”

“That’s should be my line as I’m the son of the lord, though!?”

The innocent-looking Makina runs in the lead, screaming, followed by Jack and Ryuuze. She looks like a young lady with long black hair, but I didn’t realize she was a brainiac…

“Amazing.”

“Yeah. Are they going to be safe to run like that?”

“R-Right.”

“Oh, Kudelica.”

“Kuu-chan!”

“Ehhh …… can I join you too?”

“Of course.”

While looking at the Makina who went around from behind us, Kuderika, who had the skill of [Superhuman Strength], who was running a little before, joined us. She seems to have a lot of strength, but she’s small, so I think her stamina is just average.

Nora, delighted by the girl’s presence, smiled at Kudelica and asked.

“What kind of skill is [Superhuman Strength]? I don’t really understand even though I listened.”

“Er, let’s see, I’m embarrassed to say this, but when I use it, my powers become very strong …… For example–“

When Kudelica got behind Nora, she lifted her up by the waist and ran. 

“Hyaaah!? Wow!”

“I-I don’t know …… It’s embarrassing that a girl is so powerful ……”

She put Nora down and blushed. Nora is taller than Kudelica and has more muscles, so lifting her up was honestly amazing.

“It’s definitely a useful skill if you want to be an adventurer, isn’t it? Strength isn’t just for defeating demons, you know. If one of your friends gets trapped under a tree or a rock, there’s a chance that the only person who can save them is Kudelica. You can also use it to throw a large rock into the river to stun the fish and pick them up, right?”

“Heeeeh …… t-that’s right! I’m sure I’ll be useful!”

“Yeah, yeah.”

When I nodded my head, her face broke out in a smile. I don’t know what someone said to you, but I want you to be confident that you’ll be helpful depending on how you use it.

“Do you think my [Jewel Master] will be useful too?”

“I guess so. I don’t know how good that skill is, but I’d like to have that ability.”

“Hmm.”

Of course, the purpose is to earn money by excavating jewels. I want it even more, because to become a lord, you have to have a lot of money. For some reason, Luciel, who was blushing, replied without hesitation, and everyone started running in concentration. So, although it’s only the second lap.

“Fuh …… I can’t go any further than this ……”

“Oh, really? Good job, two laps.”

Yogus retires at this point. He seemed to have plenty of time stamina, but maybe he doesn’t like this kind of muddy stuff.

“U, Ufufufu …… What’s wrong with you both, Jack-kun and Ryuuze-kun? You, You’re being left behind you know  ……”

“S, Shit. …… You power monster ……”

“……”

The three of us, already on our fifth lap, were slowing down. It is strange that they are running as fast as they can on a track that is about 400 meters long. Luse is silent already. He’s looking a little pale. 

“Fu ……! I can’t do it anymore either! It’s so frustrating.”

“Urka’s done three laps and counting!”

“Tha-Thank you ……. My skill is weird, so I think I need to work on these things ……”

“It’s good to have a goal, okay?”

In the meantime, Urka finished his run and rolled to the side. He may look weak, but considering the way his father acted yesterday, he may have a lot on his mind. 

“I’m done too.”

“It looks like Helena still has plenty of room, but are you sure?”

“Yes. It’s not good for your skin.”

A ten-year-old gal is a force to be reckoned with. Helena also seems to have a lot of stamina, probably because she wants to sing and dance.

“I can’t do this anymore ……”

“I can’t too ……”

“Oh, are you okay?”

And here’s where Luciel and Kudelica gave up on the fourth lap.  We’re totally fine, but judging by how tired they are, they might have been pushing themselves too hard …… I didn’t notice it …… I’ll reflect on it ……

“Shit! I can’t go on anymore!”

“Gufu ……”

Finally, Jack and Ryuuze ran out of breath, and the only one running was Makina.

“Hahahahaha! I won! I’m the best! I can’t lose to a boy–“

“Ah!?”

Makina declared her victory in high spirits. However, she must have reached her limit, because the next moment, her legs tangled and she fell forward in a spectacular manner.

“……?　I can’t move, teacher!?”

“Ahhhh!? …… Are you okay, Makina!”

“Fu, fufu …… Winner …….”

When Tigre-sensei picked her up, her head fell back with no strength as her nose bled. In the meantime, for Makina’s sake, let me explain that her face is very beautiful ……

“A little break! I’m taking Makina to the infirmary for a bit! …… This year is going to be fun.”

And with that, he quickly led Makina towards the building, his piercing gaze lifting even higher. 

After a while, Makina, who has a stuffed nose, smiles wryly and returns swinging her arms around, and the physical fitness test resumes. Was jumping ability next?　

Well, where will Lars-kun show his mettle! (^_^)

Thank you for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

“Shouldn’t you be a little faster?”

This is a very important part of the story, so I want to dig into the kids.