"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.
Part 4
To start the duel off we moved to the schoolyard, for the whole thing, I thought I better allocate three hours.
The result: I won.
I have been training with a Dragon God (Orsted) and a Sword King (Eris) on a daily basis.
There was no struggle, it was like taking candy from a baby.
I've stopped going easy on others.
Brooklyn seems to have known how it was going to go as well.
He thanked me with a bright face.
Just that, should have been good enough.
Afterwards, having seen us, other graduates came to test their skills against me.
They had all kinds of reasons I didn't understand. Perhaps they won a footrace against Cliff, or an eating contest against Zanoba, whether that's the truth doesn't really matter.
Onlookers also gathered in large quantities; I'm a popular person somehow.
Then I, having no real reason to reject anyone, received everyone's challenge.
It's a graduation ceremony, and, in the first place, it wasn't me who said people had to defeat the Six Demon Group.
There was no nagging from Norn today, and she used the student council to help reduce the onlookers.
I don't really want to cause a commotion, but I can't say no to the feeling I see in these guy's faces during their graduation ceremony.
I'm sorry Ms. President.
"Phew"
After that, I dueled with about 20 people.
Because I train on a regular basis, it didn't really tire me out.
Everyone was happy.
They all left with satisfied faces.
I think that once they return home this will become a fond memory for them.
Finally, no one was left.
Because she had to stay and clean up the venue, Norn and I stayed back, everyone else was gone.
Only Zanoba and his two guests remained.
"As expected, Shishou is popular."
Zanoba seems tired after continuing to referee the matches.
Somehow, this guy has no stamina.
"I'm tired... What about Shishou? Aren't you tired as well?"
"No, I'm fine. However, before the party, it would be nice to change out of these dirty clothes."
"Hmmm... I see."
After saying that, Zanoba looked down at his own clothing.
Mud had splashed up onto him as a result of the magic, it had dried and caked.
Of course, he was in the midst of battle as well.
"Then, let's quickly go home. What about your sister?"
"Norn said she needed to participate in the cleanup. She knows the meeting place, so it should be fine if she comes back on her own."
"Is that so..."
Then, Zanoba looks away from me suddenly.
His line of sight is focused behind me and slightly upward.
Looking back, I try to follow his view with my eyes.