Chapter 14 (1/2)

Lifelong Rival

I restlessly look around the area.

It appears that I'm in some kind of medical office.

And it's just me and Elgil here….why?

”Umm, why are you here?…..Where's Luluna?”

”It's bathing time for the girls right now, but she was here earlier. The teacher has gone to treat other injured students, so it's just you and I for now.”

Elgil says this and elegantly crosses his legs.

I was thinking he was trying to show off his long legs, but maybe that's just my imagination.

”I'm here because of our bet.”

Elgil played with the tips of his blonde hair.

I guess he's talking about the time trial.

”Ah…then it's your win.”

I say this to Elgil.

I don't know exactly how long we took because I pa.s.sed out right when I crossed the finish line. But, there's no chance we beat Cla.s.s B's time.

It's sad that we lost, but I don't regret my decision.

I can't imagine what would have happened to those students had we not helped.

Still, a defeat is a defeat.

Even if the situation with the demon hadn't come up, I'm not sure we would have won.

I admit my defeat.

”As I said before, you do not have the power to change the cla.s.s you're in….”

After hearing my words Elgil's shoulders started to shake.

”Don't make a fool of me, Lute-kun.”

”Eh?”

I was surprised at the sudden change in tone. Elgil uncrossed his legs and held out his hand towards me.

”Some people would say what you did yesterday was foolish. Some people may think it's sweet, but I think it's a wonderful thing and I misunderstood you. You're a fine person.”

”Hah….T-thank you.”

I never expected him to praise me….

I was somewhat embarra.s.sed, but I grabbed his outstretched hand.

Honestly, I thought this guy was rather unpleasant at first, but maybe we can actually be friends.

Then, Elgil began to speak with a big smile.

”And that's why I've decided that you will be my lifelong rival!”

”…..Hmm?”

How did he get to this conclusion?

Elgil again crosses his legs and throws his head back.

”I actually admitted it. Go ahead, you can show how proud you are. You're happy right, Lute-kun?”

”No, wait a minute. Why do you think I'm your lifelong rival?”

Lifetime rival? Me? You?

When did this happen?

Elgil looks at me puzzled.

As Elgil looked into my eyes he laughed fearlessly and stood up from his chair.

”I have too much honor to accept the victory given the circ.u.mstances. We must have a rematch later — No, next time it will be a one-on-one battle. Next time we will fight one-on-one on a stage where there will be nothing that can get in our way.”

”…..Right, I understand.”

I still don't understand his thinking, but I can tell that Elgil really isn't a bad person.

Elgil raised his arm high in the air and pointed towards the heavens.

”And when I win, I will obtain a ticket to Cla.s.s A…!”

”Again, you can’t just decide that on your own!”

Please, just talk to your teacher if you want to switch cla.s.ses!

”Anyway, our match will have to be decided at a later time.”

”I'll decide where the rematch will be.”

I don't know when we'll have an opportunity for a rematch, but I'm glad Elgil would like to have a fair rematch.

…….Wait a second? There was no reason for us to have a match in the first place….

Elgil quickly turned his back to me to stop me thinking about this.

”Then, I'll be leaving. It would be bad if you kept straining yourself.”

Then, Elgil began to walk towards the exit of the medical office.