"--Er..."

The host leaked her voice in a bewildered state for a moment.

The audience also drank a stubborn spit in suspicion of Yunfe's announcement of surrender.

Well, if Yunfe, who was supposed to have attacked unilaterally, suddenly admitted to losing, it wouldn't be impossible without knowing what happened.

Not to mention, the audience would have finished without knowing that I was using magic.

Still, the host managed to raise her voice.

"Hey, the game is over!! What happened?! Neither do we!! I don't know, Yunfe, surrender!! The winner belongs to Ulra, Gilford Eura!!

A flapping applause occurs.

The audience didn't seem convinced either.

Maybe it would have been different if I had won overwhelmingly.

It's over for now. Let's start with one win.

Now, if Masaki beats Luc and goes to two rounds, I can accomplish the purpose of this tournament.

I see...

Yunfe is staring at me in a blanket.

"Ah, um..."

You're really upset.

Yunfe's eyes are swimming and her cheeks are flushed.

Even though I surrendered myself, I don't think I can accept reality anymore.

This may be Yunfe's first defeat as she rushed up the Elite Street.

No matter what kind of curse you get...

"What is it?

Then Yunfe suddenly took my hand.

"It looks like I was struck by lightning." I'm satisfied! Does it meet expectations? Does it exceed expectations?

"Ha, ha?

What, you suddenly lost to me!?

"I can't believe there was someone strong enough to defeat me somewhere I didn't know...! I like strong people... I'm not interested in weak people, but I think I like you.

Yunfe turns her gaze away when she releases her hand and flips her long hair around with her fingers.

Su------------?

Whoa, whoa!? Hey, what is this guy!?

Do you like it? Did you say you like it!?

As a joke, Yunfe's expression was dull somewhere.

Looks like you're in trouble.

"Ah, you know, I don't think it's a good idea if you suddenly say something like that."

"Beh, you don't have to be conscious! Because it's my one-sided thing..."

"Even if you say so..."

"Um... can I call you Gil!?

That's what Yunfe says with an eye to his head.

Don't look at me like that!

"... but it's fine."

Yunfe did it! Laughs happily.

Before the fight and now, the character is totally fucked!

Do you like someone who's strong enough to fight?

Even when I leave the venue, I try to grab my arm for some reason, and I desperately pay for it.

And near the entrance, she looked at me like a student woman in the next game.

"Hey Yunfe, what are you doing?!

"Lili-chan... I'm sorry, I lost."

"I lost... I can't believe the strongest Yunfe lost!!

The twin tail girl inquires about Yunfe with a sharp expression.

However, even though Yunfe said she lost, she couldn't see her expression of regret. Rather, she seemed a little happy.

"It can't be helped. Gil was strong."

"Gil, what are you talking about? He was always on the defensive side of the battle! You've never heard of a name, and you didn't know anything about Yunfe losing!?

"Oh, calm down, Lili. Fight and you'll see."

This is the temperature difference between Yufe and girls in the same class.

Yunfe herself was just trying to figure out if there really is a strong magician in this school, like she said at the beginning.

The girl smiles with a puff and nose and looks at me with surprise.

"... something suspicious. Yunfe didn't take this tournament seriously in the first place. The man has a weakness, he asked me to win, or he threatened me."

And at that moment, Yufe summoned the knife in an incredible shape, pointing it at the girl's throat.

Hmm...

"... it's okay to despise me, but if you say bad things about Gil, I won't forgive you.

――

The girl is trembling with fear.

Shit, this is Yunfei.

"Hey, hey! What are you going to do with him threatening the game?"

"I mean, you don't know, because I say bad things about Gil..."

"No, it's nothing! I hate trouble in the first place, so I don't want to stand out strangely. Besides, if only Yunfe knew what I fought for."

When Yunfe heard the words, she smiled brightly and quickly put on a knife.

"Really!? That's fine, but... hey."

Yunfe's body twitched slightly.

I guess I've fallen in love with a tough guy...

This is the first time since I woke up a thousand years later that I was able to get a favor from this kid... no, I'm happy, but it's complicated.

A girl named Lili sat on the ground with her hips out.

I hope this kid doesn't lose the next game lightly in the sky.

The announcement will then be made outside to encourage the next athlete to enter.

"Look, I'm sorry, Lili. They're calling me. Come on. Good luck."

"Uh-huh. Thank you..."

◇ ◇ ◇

I managed to get out of Yunfe's fierce entanglements and once I was outside the practice hall trying to get back to my student seat.

What is Yunfe's hot gaze? I can feel a line of sight close to distrust from various directions. Well, it was unexpected that Yunfe would lose here.

I was ready.

Besides, I can't deny that it was a game that the audience couldn't understand.

I guess I'll keep feeling this gaze until the next game.

The next game seems to have begun in the practice hall, and the cheers are rising.

And at that time, they slap me on the shoulder.

When I look back at it, my fingers stick in my cheeks.

This prank...

"Ho, Homura-san..."

Yikes!

Homura-san keeps poking me in the cheek with a nice face.

"This, this, this! You're going to do it! I didn't know you were going to defeat Yunfe!

"Hah... So, Mr. Homura, you've been expecting me a lot. What's the surprise?"

"That's not what this is about. I didn't expect you to fight with all your might. I was surprised you used your magic properly."

Homura-san, if you're on the level, you're looking forward to it.

I knew it wasn't the same level as the magician who made the horse.

"After all, Misaki did a good job hitting me. I hope Misaki can break my shell now."

"Are you satisfied as calculated so far?

"Oh no ~ Don't look so scary! Misaki also tore her shell and saw Gil's true value. [M] They're both for Urla."

I wonder... I wonder if it's for me, Homura-san.

"Besides, look, this guy seemed to be having fun."

Looking at the tip that Homura points to, this is a familiar man who cheeks on soft-serve ice cream with a shiny face.

He weaves a long robe that looks as hot as ever.

The man picks up one hand.

"Hi, it's been a while."

"Cyrus, are you here?"

Cyrus laughs lightly.

"Of course, right? It's a clear stage for my family, of course."

Who's your family?

"Ahahah, well, there's a story to be told, right? Talk to me."

"No, there's a Bell game next, so I'd like to support you."

"You still have time. Besides, Belle won't have to cheer for a round."

Homura's eyes were nothing but a joke, and she really believed it.

Say "I'll win" again so you can trust me.

Well, that's true.

"I can't stay here long either, okay? It's been a long time since we met. It's really hard when you're busy at work, haha"

"Same as always."

Well, Gil, don't say that, just let him go.

Well, certainly. Cyrus talked to me about Abyss and everything.

This could be a good opportunity.

"- Okay, just a little."