I was watching the whole thing. Rudeus is strong."
As we entered the roof, Cliff said that looking tired.
At his side was Elinalize.
I knew she came to the graduation ceremony, because my house was asked in advance to look after Clive.
Oh, she is dressed in her uniform even though she has quit from school.
I don't know what the rules are for those uniforms at the school.
Anyway, it's the graduation ceremony today.
It shouldn't matter where she wears it.
"Is that what's expected from the 'Dragon God's Right Hand?"
"Please don't tease me. It was like that even before the fight with Orsted."
"Yeah, that's right."
Saying that, Cliff leaned his weight against the rooftop railing.
"Cliff-senpai, why are you up here anyway?"
"I don't really have a reason, sometimes I just want to climb up to high places."
Cliff said so while looking up at the sky.
Seeking high places.
Sometimes people do that.
Because I am not very good with heights, the place I go is Paul's grave.
"Anyway, congratulations on graduation Cliff-senpai."
"Thank you."
I went up next to Cliff and pushed my weight against the railing in the same way.
I do not think that Cliff will jump off, but it comes to mind.
Zanoba also moved to the opposite side of Cliff.
Elinalize stands off to the side, just watching the three of us.
Ah, looking at us now, it's a youthful setting.
If I think about it, Cliff is in the full swing of youth.
Twenty two years old.
A parent graduating.
He seems to have a lot of troubles.
No, no.
That's a stupid thing, couldn't I have him tell me about it at the banquet today?
He doesn't know about it, it would be trouble if one of the leading men canceled at the last minute.
"Cliff-senpai, after this, what are you doing?"
Is my timing okay?
It doesn't matter if you come back with us, or if you slip home for some war time with Elinalize.
That's my intention when I asked him.
" .... "
Cliff answered my question with silence.
Is it hard to reply?
Perhaps, you haven't got to enjoy your uniform play with Elinalize yet?
"... I've talked it over with Lize, and considered it."