Brooklyn swiftly bowed.
I understand the situation.
All young men want to know the measure of their own strength.
This young man knew that he was above average.
He finds people who are stronger than him.
He can see he will probably lose, but he still wants to challenge himself.
There is just one thing I don't understand.
"How does this kind of thing spring from defeating Cliff?"
"Eh?"
When I asked him that, Mr. Brook's face went blank.
"I had heard that in order to challenge Rudeus-sama, that a person had to defeat his Six Demon Group.
Rinia-sama, Pursena-sama, and Fitts-sama graduated, and there is no longer any sign of Badigadi-sama....
Only Zanoba-sama was left to defeat..."
" .... "
Six Demon Group...
Come to think of it, there was something like that.
I have no idea who began saying that kind of thing.
If you do not defeat everyone, or something, you can't challenge me.
This guy, he has been dutifully obeying that...
"Then against Zanoba, you won?"
"I was able to win more than once in a mock battle, during class, yes."
"I see."
When I glanced over at Zanoba, he diverted his eyes.
... Well, in a battle of only magic, Zanoba can't be expected to win.
However Cliff held out this whole time, so this guy has come sliding up here.
I don't think that he was able to finally beat Cliff, but since graduation would rob him of his chance to try, he is asking in this way now.
I see.
It's to commemorate graduation.
"As expected, I have to defeat even those who have graduated..."
His intention is to completely honor that rule.
Even to the last distinction.
It is similar to confessing because you have nothing to lose.
"No. It's fine. Let's do it."
No matter what world it takes place in, you'll want to do something for your graduation ceremony.
" .... ! Thank you very much!"
When answering me, Brooklyn bowed swiftly.
"Zanoba, sorry, but I'll have you be the referee."
"I understand, Shishou."
I entrusted my jacket to Zanoba.
Things like the Magic Armor flashed into my mind for an instant, but even without it... I'll be fine.