CH 127

(T/N: Hello, I just want to say that I revised the chapter number of 122-125 by increasing it by 1. I did it because I’m following the chapter number according to the raws. However, because there in no chapter 122 in the raws, I revised it. I don’t know if it’s a problem with the one who posted the raw chapters. Sorry if there’s a gap there.)

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The next competition was an unusual competition called guess the name of the demon. We had no idea how it was going to be done since we hadn’t done it last year.

So the only way to prepare was to read the illustrated book.

The other classes were similar, and when I looked at the tents, they seemed to be looking at the paper and double-checking the names.

“With this, I don’t need to use any magic or energy to do this, so it’ll be a little easier.”

“Urka is especially good since he’s just come from competing.”

“Hmm? I’m totally fine, though? Right?”

“Oh, I see ……”

Urka, talking to something I can’t see, hums his way onto the field.

“He has changed, hasn’t he?”

“Yeah. He used to hate [Spiritual Arts], but now he’s happy that he’s different from other people.”

As Makina and Luciel stand beside me, looking at Urka’s back, I nod and open my mouth 

“It’s good to have confidence.”

“Fufu, it’s Lars-kun who gave him that though?”

“What?”

“Isn’t Lars-kun who brought Urka-kun against the undead in Luitzar country. Then he called Raina-san and Teiga-san to help them solve the problem. There’s no way he wouldn’t feel confident.”

Makina said that I had taken Urka out on the incident in Luitzar Country, and continued.

“You can be confident that you are helping everyone, Lars-kun. Taking revenge on the enemies Holy Knights Club …… I was happy about it too …… and the talk about the guild club was quick because Lars-kun were able to get in and out of the guild.”

“Thank you …….”

I feel embarrassed when Makina looks straight at me, so I look away. 

“Ah-! Makina-chan is getting a head start-“

“N-No, this is my thanks!”

“Muu.”

Luciel and Kudelica are closing in, and Makina’s inching back. I’m smiling and feeling a little sorry, because It’s about me.

While I’m thinking about this, I hear Jack and Nora’s voices as each class seems to have arrived.

“So many people!”

“Don’t tell me everyone’s going to do this all at once? I wonder how the points will be done?”

“True …… If the points were doubled or something, I think the other classes would have a chance to turn things around ……”

And that’s where the commentator’s voice comes in.

“Now, the reason you’re all here is not because we’re going to do this all at once! It’s its first competition of the year, and we’re here to explain the rules!”

“Then, please–“

The moment Verna-sensei gives the signal, a large man with narrow eyes and a gentle smile walks onto the field, carrying something in his arms.

“Yes! This time, the person who appeared was the tamer Borosso-san! I’m The competition is to guess the name of the demon he has tamed.”

“The headmaster asked him to come from the neighboring territory, “Fogg”.”

At that moment, there was a crackle of applause, and Borosso-san responded by raising his hand. Even if there are two demons per school year, that’s still a lot of demons, but if he’s taming enough of them, he must be a famous person. 

“Aaah! That little bear is so cute!”

“It’s still small, but I bet it’s a demon too.”

Nora, who loves animals, jumped up and down with excitement. I’ll asked Luciel to restrain her, because she’s about to go for a hug. 

“Then, only the first person should remain in the place. The rest can watch from the side.”

In A-Class, Yogus answered first, so Urka stepped back. When only five people remained, another rule was presented.

“Are you in position? Now, this is a competitive game …… and the way to answer is of course competition form! The white line you are standing on now. When you know the answer, go to Borosso-san and tell him the answer directly!”

Hmmm, so you’re going to have to use your physical strength. Well, it’s not magic power, so it’s still good. ……? No, you can’t be too careful, because I didn’t say that you can’t interfere.”

While I’m still trying to figure out how to tell Yogus that–

“So let’s get to the competition! Let’s start with the cute little bear that Borosso-san is holding, the baby Deadly Bear!”

“Ah!?”

“Oh, no! You’ve done it!? She makes a small sound in an unusually panicked voice and tugs on Basleigh-sensei’s sleeve to shake him.”

“That’s not a good idea, Basleigh-sensei!”

“Hmm? What did I just ……? What? Did you say the name of the demon? Did I? Hahaha, no way! …… Eh? Seriously ……? Ah, that’s a nice smile, headmaster! …… A pay cut? Wait, you’re lying, aren’t you? What’s wrong with you people? Let go of me! Noooooooo!”

“Was that a minister ……?”

“No, I think you can guess by the fact that she’s here ……”

I can’t help but feel sorry for her as she leaves the room with a male teacher holding her by her sides. Yogus has a puzzled look.

“Well, then, I, Berna, will continue the commentating for a while! I’m sorry, Borosso-san, can you help me with the other demons?”

When Verna-sensei said that, Borosso-san made a thumbs up with his fingers and smiled. The next demon that came out was the real start.

The next monster that came out was a small, cute little boar that made Nora happy again.

“Now, can you guess?”

“Of course!”

And as soon as the teacher said it, Yogus ran! But Chirua from D-class, right? Followed him!

“I’ll take this one!”

“I can’t lose either, so I’m going to have to ask you to be quiet, !”

“Wah!? I-Isn’t that unfair!?”

“No, the late Basleigh-sensei never said in the rules that you can’t interfere, so it’s safe.”

“Oh my!? I see! Damn it!”

Chirua shouts in frustration, but Yogus guesses the correct answer, “Heavy Bore,” and the first one is answered correctly. After that, various other demons appeared one after another, including some that looked relatively weak, for a total of ten demons.

Yogus’ first answer was good, but because of the interference, it didn’t grow much after that, so he only answered once. The rest were three answers for B-Class, two for C, D, and E, and A was, unfortunately, the lowest.

“Kuh ……”

“Don’t worry about it! Urka–!”

Yogus sighs in dismay, but he has no choice here. I thought that Urka would make up for it, but —

“Oh, there’s a lot of pressure on A-Class! I guess they want to destroy the class that’s taking the points.”

“…… with [Spiritual Art]!”

“Oops, I won’t let you!”

“Your class won’t get any points either, not like this!”

“We’ll take it somewhere else. At least A won’t get any more points.”

He was blatantly trying to sabotage us. The result was that Urka was also in last place and got one point. In total, we could only get two points. I think the points are becoming quite close.

Incidentally, the demons of the senior class were seriously scary-looking demons, one after another, which excited the audience and students.

“I’m sorry ……”

“I’m sorry ……”

“It’s okay, it’s okay! Tigre-sensei says that things don’t always go well, and we who are left will do our best to win from here.”

When I said that, Ryuuze tapped me on the shoulder and smiled at them. Yogus and the others nodded with troubled smiles and came to their senses. And then Helena opened her mouth with a face full of confidence.

“That’s right♪ Next is my dance competition, Fu-fu-fu, I’ll definitely win, so don’t worry♪.”

Disappointment, Regret …… points may be disclosed before the last battle?

Thank you for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

“I hope my calculations are correct.”

With Excel-sama, I’m sure it’s right

“I feel like A-Class is still the best by far, though.”