"All right! Training is over today!

"" Ranger!!

Two days before the General Assembly.

Finally, the training was to come to an end.

Both Amelia and Ariane have shown a beautiful salute, albeit worn out.

Fatigue will still be there, but he has a cheerful look on his face. It was a short period of two months, but we both think we worked really hard.

"Both of you. Well done."

When she honestly utters a compliment, Amelia smiles at Nicole.

"Compared to Magics Chevalier at the Magic Swordsman Competition, I was able to do my best! Ariane was with me this time. Shit!

I hug her all the time, but Ariane just looks a little nasty.

"Hey! Now that you're dirty, don't hug me!

"Eh heh... okay."

The sense of distance between the two seems to have narrowed down grossly, too.

It wasn't particularly approximate from the start, but should we say we got along even better?

There was also an unlimited increase in team collaboration. Later, we should take a good break in preparation for the tournament in two days.

"Amelia. Ariane. Let's definitely win. I'm sure we can win."

"Yep! Hey!"

"Right. We will definitely win!

Together the three of us.

That was the last time I took an oath.

"We'll definitely win. Whoa!

"" Oh-ho!!

Both Amelia's abilities and Ariane's could be bottomed up. It would have been a hard day, but it was something that got me here a lot.

That's why I should reward those two for their hard work.

And then I stare at my own hands.

Until now, I thought this hand was just dirty with blood.

But I'm also... maybe being able to give people something.

The past never disappears.

But the future can be grasped with its own hands. I recognise that as a matter of course.

……

Look up at the sky.

It's already winter. In the next two days, there will be a massive sorcery battle called Magics War.

My heart still jumps when I participate in such a ceremony.

With friends, accomplish something.

I've tasted that at cultural festivals, but I still think it's something I can go through many times.

Moments. The wind blows.

Cold, winter-specific wind. But now, that was comforting somewhere.

I'm sure the tournament will be extremely fierce. I can see that because now that I've researched the members of the tournament in advance.

The same goes for the A-League we belong to, but many competitors must be waiting for us in the main game ahead.

Well, I'm still having fun. I enjoy the current situation indefinitely.

Then let's make this tournament satisfactory.

For everyone, and... for myself.

It's already completely twilight and I'm sending Ariane to the college because it's dangerous for a woman to walk home alone.

After a shower in Amelia's room, this is how the two of us are going down the night lane.

Amelia said she was following me, too, but when she realized she was asleep on the couch. When Ariane gently put her to bed, did she leave the room quietly?

I guess that was actually pretty tired just being excited after training.

"Ariane. How's it going?

We'll be lit by street lights.

In it, she talks pale about her current situation.

"Right...... right. I don't think it's bad. But you're nervous."

"I thought Ariane was the non-nervous type, but she's not?

"Uh-huh. I was fine when Magics Chevalier was at the Magic Swordsman's Games, but now you're a little different. Above all, I'm worried about my new abilities…"

Yes. Ariane has won a new unique magic "Origin" on the last day of those three days of special training.

I put the rest of my time into training, including controlling it.

But complete control finally didn't come true.

That's what Origin is more inherent than the original magic. Few magicians or anything else can control that from the beginning perfectly because it's activated.

Rather, activated but last. Even magicians exist who are eaten by that overwhelming sorcery.

Too much power comes with the corresponding risks.

Nothing magic just doesn't mean you should be able to use something huge. Because any sorcery is dictated by the power of a sorcerer.

"Amelia was pretty controllable, I guess."

"Right. That's quite different compared to when you just activated it."

Causal butterflies (butterfly effects).

Of all the magic that exists, it would be powerful in the top class. Only to the best of my knowledge...

Amelia hasn't asked for more information about what Mr. Liese taught her. That's because Amelia herself didn't seem to know very well either.

However, the accuracy of the causal butterflies (butterfly effects) has increased considerably.

I'm not too worried about Amelia when it comes to games.

"I'm late again..."

"Ariane. That's not true"

Stop.

I stare at that face that is lit by street lights.

Each other's gaze intersects.

"Compared to others, there's nothing you can do about it. People have a pace of people. I think Ariane is growing fast enough. No, honestly, it's growing at a more pace than I expected."

"Is it true...?

He looks anxious and looks up at me.

Of course I won't lie here. Tell her what I honestly thought.

"I'm not lying. Ariane is well on her way. Besides, the expression of its unique magic, Origin, is a testament above all. Again, the last two months. I think I've been working really hard."

Then she squeezes her hand in front of her chest.

The voice was shaking just a little.

"Ray, thank you so much for your help."

"No, I learned a lot about this one. Besides, teaching people is fun."

"Really?

"Oh. In the future, I want to be a teacher."

"Huh..."

I get a pokanne look, but did something weird happen?

But when we talk about this, they often say it's mostly unexpected. I'm sure she will, too. Besides, I've talked about my past, but I've never talked much about my future.

Why not? Now I feel like I can do that by nature.

"Was that a surprise?

"Uh... yeah. I didn't expect to hear that from Ray... but I think you look great."

I'm glad to hear that.

Nicole and a grin.

I'm still not thinking clearly about my future. He wants to be a teacher, but maybe he'll be back in the army again.

Actually, I already have a voice.

If the Magic Realm Rampage Overheats is fully healed, he would love for you to come back. The class is also said to have quite a few posts available.

Perhaps the samurai will have a position where they can get there soon.

The master told me to think for myself there, although it was a story that came via.

─ ─ You should live by your own will…….

I'm lost. If you want to make the most of your abilities, it would be self-evident that you should return to the army. I know the mighty power I have in my hands will go a long way towards defense.

But it's also true that I want to lead people as a teacher.

I'm sure one day, there will be a future "when" to choose.

"Hey, Ray."

"What's up?

"The stars are beautiful."

"Oh... I sure am"

The two of us look up at the night sky.

There was no cloud today, the beautiful night sky was spreading.

The stars blink beautifully, and in that light we walk again.

"Well, I'll say goodbye here."

"Ah. I'll see you the day after tomorrow, Games Day"

"Yep. Well, um... finally, can I have your hand shake?

I don't mind.

I'm not sure what that intent is, but I'll give you a soothing hand. Then Ariane has gently enveloped my right hand with both hands.

Small but very warm hands.

"Ray. Let's definitely win"

"Right."

"Good night, then"

"Good night, Ariane"

When she carefully bows her head on the spot, she heads to the dorm.

Meanwhile, I stood still until I lost sight of Ariane.

And when I lost sight of it, the stars instantly walked under this sky again.

Today, the stars look beautiful.

No, I'm sure that looks that way because the way I am has changed. Back then, I didn't even have time to see the sky and soak up the aftertaste.

The world changes.

That's with your change.

Ah. If you will, please - let the world remain beautiful.

With that in mind, I'm going down the night lane by myself...