Chapter 24 (1/2)

The Girl's Decision

A completely gloomy s.p.a.ce was really frustrating.

Although they didn't make a voice, the gazes made was eloquently displaying their feelings.

However, while simultaneously receiving it, a man showed a straight face.

While wearing a dress that didn't related to this occasion, the man calmly and continuously reporting at this moment.

'Is it not yet?', as the man received that kind of stare, he still didn't reacted…

”–The report from me is over.” (Man)

”–What?” (??)

At that moment, voices unintentionally leaked from the mouths of several people.

However, that was a matter of course.

More than a month had pa.s.sed since that day.

Of course, it was hard to say that the preparations was perfect, but the first step was readied because of that.

No, rather than thinking what would happen later, instead of going smoothly, the people were gradually reaching their limit.

The man wanted to show what they regarded as half-baked progress.

”Oh my, was there any problem? There should have been no problem in the present report, but… it seemed that there was a lot of dissatisfaction.” (Man)

”…How shameless you are even though you are aware of it. Aren't you the one who said the time to remain obscure is over!?” (??)

”But, I said that it would be soon. And since you have waited until now, what are the differences if you have to wait further?” (Man)

It was, indeed, the truth.

Even though it was a year later, that time actually was now.

However…

”Such a thing is…!” (??)

”No, please forgive me. It was a slip of tongue just now. As I expected, it seems that you can't hide joyfulness.” (Man)

”…What?” (??)

They were surprised for a moment.

They immediately understood its meaning, and they were surprised.

”…Could it be?” (??)

”Yes. I sincerely apologize for having to keep you waiting, but this is finally ready.” (Man)

”Well, then…” (??)

”Yes. Starting from today, I will make final confirmation, and it is still depending on her, but… yes. The fastest we can start this will be in a week.” (Man)

”–Hmm.” (??)

Once again, voices leaked out from multiple mouths, but this time it carried a different meaning.

'It was too soon.'

”It will start in next week…!?” (??)

”You fool. You still haven't finished preparing this yet…!?” (??)

”You're right, but I will sincerely speed up the progress. Otherwise, it will be late for that ‘part’.” (Man)

”Kuh… b.a.s.t.a.r.d, if it's about that, say it sooner!” (??)

”I'm sorry. I thought about surprising you all as much as possible.” (Man)

”Yes, I was surprised by your scheme…!” (??)

Despite saying such words, that voice was clearly contained joy.

That was for sure.

That meant that their time to remain obscure was about to end.

”Well then, everyone, don't make any mistake. Everything is for the sake of the Demon King.” (??)

”For the sake of the Demon King!” (??)

An outcry that didn't hide the feeling of joyfulness reverberated in the gloomy room.

—

Aina absentmindedly looking at the scene before her.

The match between Soma and Lina was… No, that was already becoming sword dances of those two.

She couldn't see it nothing but dancing. On the other hand, she was just looking while captivated by it.

Perhaps, Lina herself didn't notice the match had become a sword dance.

There was no mistake that she desperately and earnestly tried to hit Soma.

However, Soma, who cleverly moved his body, didn't let her do so.

Lina finally caught up with Soma last week, but when it was thought so, the gap between them was getting wider again.

Whether Soma was going easy on her, or he was probably still growing.

It couldn't be sure which one it was. Anyhow, there was no difference that Lina still needed time to catch up with Soma.

And for Aina to notice such a thing, her eyes were also being trained.

Although she couldn't follow their movements well enough, she was firmly chased them now.

The person herself didn't realize that, but Aina also was certainly growing.

However, in case Aina noticed it, she was still not pleased.

It wasn't the kind of growth that she wanted.

While chasing the movements of the two, she quietly let out a sigh.

To put it simply, the siblings was steadily growing, but herself was… yes, Aina was thinking about such a thing.

To reaffirm this matter, Aina was nicely growing up.

Of course, in the direction of magic.

At least, that growth wouldn't shamed the name of Special Rank. On the other hand, she should be proud.

If others knew this, they might think it as a luxury, and their hearts might be broken because of the difference in talent.

However, if Aina knew the fact, she might think the same.

However, it wasn't good enough for her.

Because she couldn't fulfill Soma's wish to be able to use magic.