As I was thinking that a man approached me.
With blonde fluffy hair, it's a guy about 20 years old.
He kind of reminds me of something.
Where did I see this kind of person before?
"Nice to meet you, my name is Brooklyn von Eruzais."
Oh yeah, this man was the graduation representative!
I just saw him a little while ago.
"Ah, Graduation Representative, congratulations."
"Thank you very much."
When I lowered my head he also gave me a return bow gracefully.
"However I was only able to graduate at the head because of my family's influence.
In test results, I was second place to Cliff-sama the same as always."
"Again with the modesty..."
I almost break out in a cold sweat.
I wasn't thinking when I just opened my mouth.
I don't know how long these two people have been competing with their scores.
"However, thanks to my family's standing, I was able to get a victory against Cliff-sama at the very last moment. I ended up winning...."
Indeed, because he was the graduation representative, if you look at the results, it is a win.
It's enough to be called a victory, even if it's not really one.
"... so, Rudeus-sama."
Brooklyn looked directly at me.
His eyes were filled with sincerity.
I wonder what this is about. Do you mean he's here to confess, maybe?
He's going to confess now that he's finally won over Cliff?
It's that kind of setup?
No stop, I have a wife and a wife and a wife[3] and children...
"From you, I would like to request a duel."
That's different.
A duel.... ?
Recently, probably because it's become known that I am under Orsted, such fellows occasionally show up, but...
But I wonder why it is you want a duel because you won over Cliff?
"Why?"
"Yes, I was interested in how strong I was from before.
And then, over the last several years, I've understood that your strength is beyond the average level."
Well I do stand out...
But come on, that isn't even okay as a joke.
Maybe I should just give him one or two knocks on the head and then leave.
"Yes, Rudeus-sama, would it be alright to proceed?"
"...I guess so?"
"I have wanted to challenge you so much.
It's been ever since the incident where you defeated the Demon Lord Badigadi, the whole time."
Brooklyn said this while strongly clenching his fist.
"I come from a warrior family.
When I return to my home country I will inherit a position where I am responsible for my subordinates.
Then, at that time, the opportunity to test my own ability will disappear."
"When you gain that great position, you won't be able to indulge in your own convenience."
"Exactly. So now, this is my last chance; please accept my challenge!"