“Huh… … .”

“… … .”

As expected, Eleanor was no match for Alexios.

If it’s a simple difference in specs, I’m not sure if it’s a match in terms of swordsmanship.

However, Eleanor rushed to come as if she was aiming for a scholarship, and as a result.

“… … congratulation. I got the attention I always wanted.”

“I didn’t really want this kind of attention… … .”

“I heard you don’t mind any interest?”

“I still hate this… … .”

Eleanor vomited in front of a huge crowd after being beaten to the brim.

It was as Baekyang expected.

The person who vomited first is different no matter what.

“Noah, look at this. I sold all the drinks you entrusted to me.”

“Me, really?”

“of course.”

Baekyang began to comfort the sobbing Eleanor. Why is that guy being so nice to Eleanor? I can’t understand at all.

“Well, then, is this business better than I thought?”

“… … .”

Baekyang’s expression, which was comforting Noah, hardens in an instant.

Well, there’s no way that the incarnation of desire would be satisfied with just one business.

Since they have already tasted the money, they will try to pick mulberries there.

Baek Yang dyes her normally pale face even paler and sends me a helping eye.

It’s not my business, but since she tried to do good in her own way, it would be okay to help her.

“It’s a one-time business, so it won’t sell anymore when this is over.”

“Then if you don’t earn it while you can… … !”

“Are you going to go around like that?”

“… … .”

Eleanor, about to get a drink, hesitates and stops.

She’s still bruised from being beaten all over the place.

But would you want to solicit customers with such a face? On a topic that is so sad that you even refuse to pay attention?

“Master and Baekyang again… … .”

“Never.”

“… … .”

After hearing my affirmation, Eleanor turned her head to check Yang Baek again.

I did as much as I could.

Now, it’s up to Baekyang to accept that.

“Oh, I have a match… … .”

Yes, Baekyang wasn’t just a bottomless and endlessly nice person. He was just a human goblin.

* * *

All that remains is the comprehensive evaluation. However, the exam itself was slightly delayed.

Even if it was delayed, it wasn’t enough to change the date, and it was enough time to rebuild the demolished test center.

“Crazy… … .”

The reason why the test site was destroyed was entirely due to Alexios, who became the winner of the Intermediate Swordsmanship Competition.

The basic abilities are also abilities, but with the addition of the [Manryu Demon King], there really was no student who could beat him in any way.

Students in the SR class were able to continue fighting on an equal footing, but even then, the difference in ability was so great that they could not last long.

The time has come to point out a small amount of scholarships and professors… … .

“Are you going to name the head of the academy there?”

Alexios fearlessly pointed at Tia. As a result, Tia started the match on the spot, which should have been done after the comprehensive evaluation, as if even the top of her head had turned.

“Wow… … . wow… … .”

“Heb.”

Even if Eleanor, who was frightened and restless, and Baek Yang, who was hiccuping in surprise, were left alone, Tia’s response was beyond imagination.

Since he was a student, he could have tolerated it, but Tia, as if judging it as a challenge to her authority, stomped on Alexios.

He told me not to get into an accident, but is he okay?

Or rather, it might be that such a show was forced to show it.

Her authority may have been damaged due to recent events, so she must have decided that it would be better to show her strength at times like this.

Even if you pay attention to those around you, the policy that you shouldn’t look down on them will remain the same.

As a result, Alexios was exempted from comprehensive evaluation. No, I was exempted.

How could they participate when they were beaten to pieces?

“Hmm… … .”

To be honest, I didn’t have much greed for a comprehensive evaluation. It was because I thought it didn’t matter if I did it in moderation because I didn’t want grades or a big prize I didn’t even know about.

Moreover, as long as it is a comprehensive evaluation, there will be monsters like Alexios and Marie among the competitors.

Putting Mari aside, I honestly don’t have the confidence to defeat Alexios in a fair fight.

It is the opponent that the expedient does not work the most.

However, such Alexios self-destructed. Would this be pretty good?

Do you think I can give it a try?

* * *

challenge results. As expected, making it to the finals was not a problem.

There were strong enemies that were equivalent to the SR rank, but even so, it was the 1st year.

It wasn’t a big threat to me, who had raised [The Ruler of Mana] to level 3 and had become more precise in manipulating magic.

“By the way… … .”

The target I was wary of was one person. In addition to the strength reaching the SSR grade, it was only half, but the daughter of the [Pyeongwang] who was also the owner of the key, Marie Sistus.

However, the final opponent standing in front of me was different.

Not at all, yes. It’s something I didn’t even think about in the first place.

“This is a bit surprising… … .”

The person standing in front of me is the general manager of the leadership team with white gray hair and a gentle smile.

“hello. Mr. Oz. Are you feeling a little better now?”

[SSR Saint of Hope]

Arietta Domine

“… … Ah yes. no problem. Arrieta.”

It was Arrieta, the king of the end of the auxiliary system, not the combat system.

how did you get up

No, it’s not like I can’t guess at all.

There are techniques for attacking even in divine arts. Of course, compared to magic, the attack power compared to the same resources will be much lower, but who is the opponent?

Arietta is a [saint].

There is no existence superior to her in divine power.

Unlike Oz, who became a laughing stock because she became obsolete, and Alexios, who was appointed as a substitute when essential characters were lacking, she was a true active duty and human rights character in name and reality.

Moreover, there is an overwhelming compatibility problem.

“… … Marie must have seen hell.”

“It wasn’t quite like that.”

Arrieta, who uses divine magic, is Mari’s natural enemy, who uses witchcraft.

Perhaps by now, smoke was dripping from the body, roasted to a crisp? I hope it doesn’t get purified as it is… … .

“Can I start? Mr. Oz.”

“Yes, as much as Arietta… … .”

“Faith will eventually become light.”

And then came a short singing voice.

Before he can even speak, the world is dyed in white light and his body is pushed away.

As expected, it is clear that he has pushed his opponents ahead with overwhelming firepower.

Perhaps the other students were pushed out without even responding to the sudden attack.

[Contemplation – Activate]

Even if you looked around the entire stadium, there was no place that the light did not reach.

intermediate magic

[Stone Wall]

This is not the kind of attack that can be avoided. It should be blocked.

Fortunately, the power is low… … .

“Can this be?”

Arrieta’s wide-range attack shows no signs of ending.

Hiding also has its limits.

Because of Arrieta’s magic technique to push back rather than attack, she started to be pushed back through the wall.

Even if you use additional defense magic, the result of being pushed back does not change.

If so, you should go back to the offensive.

beginner magic

[Dig]

Arrieta’s apparent weakness is that she cannot see her eyes.

It’s a bit awkward to aim for that part, but if you attack her feet anyway, you’ll be able to defeat her.

“Whoops.”

However, Arietta’s soft smile did not erase. The smile that made me feel comfortable just by looking at it is now frightening.

The magic I developed was purified by overwhelming divine power without even reaching the place where Arietta was.

There’s nothing wrong with beginners. Intermediate level won’t have a big impact either.

“Isn’t that a bit petty?”

All means were blocked.

“Because I decided to try. We have to do our best.”

Arrieta erased her soft smile for a moment and giggled with a mischievous face.

This isn’t really the time.

Seeing that mischievous smile is cute, I’m also quite serious. Or Oz is severe.

In any case, if you go on like this, you’ll be fine. I don’t mind losing, but I hate losing to Arrieta.

This is a man’s pride issue.

“Well… … .”

Arrieta’s divine power cannot be pierced with simple elementary or intermediate magic.

Beginner magic won’t even get close to it, and intermediate magic won’t be able to break through the barrier she spread in advance.

If so, there are only two ways to reach Arrieta at this point.

It was an attack that could resist purification even with divine power, or an attack that exceeded her purification.

Then, you can use [Another Savior] and [Pinaka].

[Another Savior] is not certain, but since it has the characteristics of divine power, it might be okay.

[Pinaka] is an advanced level in the hierarchy, but it can be argued that it is an intermediate level as it is made up of a combination of beginner and intermediate level magic.

『Even though I miss the past, the light continues from the future.』

Arietta’s incantation is becoming more and more sacred.

If this is the case, it will fall out of the market.

“Whoa… … .”

advanced magic

[Pinaka]

In the end, the magic I chose was [Pinaka], not [Another Savior].

Magic with the nature of divine power is different in its ripple power compared to mixing elementary and intermediate magic to create the power of advanced magic.

Moreover, in the case of [Pinaka], it won’t matter because it will be revealed by Professor Aira’s hands sooner or later.

“Whoa… … .”

Hide behind the [Stone Wall], which is starting to crumble little by little, and pull the bowstring.

Be careful.

Just enough to distract Arietta from getting hurt.

let go of the bowstring

The mana-laden arrow flies leaving a blue trail and pierces Arietta’s barrier.

“uh?”

The moment Arrieta panicked. The incantation that had been heard all the time was cut off.

It is possible now.

“It’s also Oz-sama.”

“… … ?!”

While closing the distance, I saw Arrieta smiling softly again.

That’s not a smile from admitting defeat or thinking I’m great.

“Then I will do my best.”

that’s leisure

Arrieta pulled out a sword she didn’t know where she had hidden it.

“Rapier? no… … .”

shorter than that fencing sword? No, is it correct to call it a small sword?

“no way?”

I was already flying at a speed that would be impossible to stop.

Arrieta’s weapon to respond to him must be swordsmanship using a small sword and speed.

Arrieta took a stance towards me as I rushed forward.

“no! Holy Lady!”

At that moment, Olivia’s voice sounded urgent from the crowd.

really?

Arrieta was hiding a trumpet skill that was so amazing that even Olivia was embarrassed?

It doesn’t even appear in the game, and it’s a look I’ve never seen before.

However, Arrieta’s attitude is unusual for simply passing it off.

If it’s like this, you’ll get hit.

“Haap!”

That’s how Arrieta ran towards me with a short shout of spirit.

“Ouch?!”

I stumbled and fell.

It doesn’t seem like a very big roll, but Arrieta stumbles and can’t get up from the floor.

What was it? It was clearly the right attitude, but why did it turn out like that? It’s strange no matter how you think about it.

“Oh, dizzy… … .”

It’s a very sad look.

It’s not like I’m rolling, but I feel like I’m going to cry. Wouldn’t today’s sorrow award be a joint win between Eleanor and Arrieta?

No, since she hasn’t thrown up yet, it’s Eleanor’s victory by decision.

“Arrieta, please hold my hand.”

“Ah, thank you… … Oh, uhm.”

Arrieta, who tried to stand up by holding my hand, stumbled and couldn’t get up, as if the dizziness hadn’t subsided yet.

I can’t help it more than this

“… … We are here to help.”

“oh! Kyaa, ah! ahh… … .”

He wakes up hugging Arrieta.

Even though her hands and feet are shriveled, isn’t it impossible to carry the saintess Arietta over her shoulder like Eleanor like a prey?

Arrieta would understand.

“Is this enough?”

“Yes, yes… … .”

Arrieta, who was wiggling her fingers in her bosom, was put down on the ground.

It’s not that Arrieta is particularly heavy, but people’s eyes are quite burdensome, so this is the limit.

“Then, shall we compete in a fair game again?”

Arrieta forced a soft smile as if trying to get rid of the awkwardness somehow.

Even so, it was pitiful to see that her face was red and the corners of her mouth were twitching.

“… … If you have another chance later, do it, Arrieta.”

“Yeah?”

“It’s off the field.”

The place where I put Arrieta down is outside the field. This is Olivia’s eyes, who were anxiously waiting for Arrieta right in front of the arena.

“Uh… … . Did I lose?”

“Yes, thank you for your hard work.”

“Chi, you’re petty.”

Are you saying that you blocked most of my means of attack?

“… … I’m sorry.”

I would have said that normally, but I have to stop for the sake of the honor of Arietta, who is blushing in a different way than before.

I don’t know if the saintess wears a blanket, but I’ll put on some blankets tonight.

* * *

“Wow!”

“… … Noah, you look rude.”

Eleanor, who was watching the Oz match, suddenly spat.

Baekyang warned Eleanor, who acted like she was annoyed.

Of course, Eleanor isn’t a nice enough kid to hear that.

“Baekyang, isn’t it funny?”

Baekyang couldn’t even smile 1mm.

“Who sees it, huh? I think the divine comprehensive evaluation is a child’s play.”

There was no weight in Eleanor’s words, which made a prank that even a goblin had to deal with.

“That’s awful… … . her… … ! great!! The more you think about it, the more absurd it is, right?”

Baekyang stayed silent as much as possible.

The only way to calm Eleanor here is to chew the saintess Arietta with her.

“Anyway, both the teacher and the saintess do strange things when they see each other?”

Eleanor’s cruel tongue seemed to be attacking two people, Oz and Arietta, but you shouldn’t believe it straight away.

that’s a trap

If he responded to Eleanor’s gossip about Oz, even Baekyang could have been involved.

“white poplar! What do you think?”

“… … I don’t know.”

However, since it was embarrassing to curse at a saintess she did not know well, Baekyang chose to keep her mouth shut.

“Oz guy. While I couldn’t see it, the fighting method has changed to a fairly stupid and inefficient way.”

“What?!”

Eleanor, who had been chewing on Oz for a while, turned her head at the gossip about Oz that just happened to be overheard.

Even if she chews, only she can chew.

“Well?”

“… … .”

However, Eleanor, who turned her head, was speechless.

A man with a strange look who looks both old and middle-aged.

It wasn’t that I was afraid of the man or that I now had a sense of reverence for the old man.

“Do you have anything to do with me? student.”

It was because the man’s eyes were strikingly like Oz’s.