Yeah, I got it... or I won...
'No, I can't........I can't.......I can't......I can't.......use my fingers or.......seriously, I can't.......haha............................


　Last match. The match with Shelley was testy. The two sides won every match. Third place was already confirmed, and third place was Sophia. And the fight for first or second place was between me and Sherry. The truth was, I was already tired, so there was no need to do it, right?　But I thought, "You're running away! Finish it! Yulia, win! I was reluctantly forced to continue because of the wildfire.

　However, Silas told me not to use my magic eye after the first match, so I really had to fight with just a pencil. Even so, I was able to win so far, but as expected of Shelley, it was a tough match.

　The decision was my defeat. I was too fatigued to maintain the Invisible Blade, and in that moment I admitted my defeat. The match was too painful. I've never fought with this much restriction, so I learned a lot.......but I had a certain amount of frustration.


''Gu........I lost.......d*mn........''
'Huh ... huh ... you're a real monster for finally being able to beat a single pencil.


　I'm lying in a large figure on the ground, and the students gather around me.


'Hey Julia, you really are an amazing guy!　I'm impressed!
'Me too...I mean it was kind of cool, but it was awesome!
I'm proud to be your classmate!
'Huh ... hah ... precious ...'


　In the midst of the buzzing, Mr. Silas comes up to us.

'So, Miss Shelley. Julia-kun. Sofia-san is the member of this selection. We'll leave tomorrow. Also, the three of you will have a few things to do tonight, so please leave them open. Julia-kun, please bring them to the place. Let's see.......around 8pm, please.
Oh, yes. Okay.


　It was supposed to be dismissed.......but I was approached from behind. There was already no one here now, and the only ones here were me and........Keith.


''Julia........''
Keith, what can I do for you?


　Are they going to retaliate?　But now I have no limitations. I have a knife, and I can use my magic eye. The next time they do something, I won't show any mercy. With that in mind, I brace myself, but something different than I expected happens.


"I'm sorry...!
What...?
I've been, um ... a terrible thing to do to you ...
'Well that's enough. Why did you do that?　It's a strange halfway house to do it.
I'm going to, uh...
?
I like Sherry.
Wow. So you're saying you're jealous?　Me and Shelly, we used to practice sometimes.
''I'm sorry. I'm aware that I'm a bit narrow-minded. But the thought of you coming in suddenly and possibly taking it away from me I couldn't help but tell the guys around me to apologize, but I led the way. I hope you'll forgive me for this one.


　Saying that, Keith tries to get into a kneeling position and I stop him in a hurry.


'Wait!　It's okay, it's not...it's okay. It's all over.
I'm sorry ... really sorry.
And if I ever get a chance to train with Shelly in the future, I'll invite Keith to join me.
Are you sure?
'Well, that's okay. I don't want to get in the way of someone's love life. I'll support you.
''Oh ... Julia was the one ... God ...''
What?　Don't get down on your knees!


　She was so in love that she was jealous and harassed me. Perhaps he thought that if he did too much, he would be conspicuous and Shelly would hate him. Isn't it a pretty thing. But at the same time, I was remembering that. I forgave him for this case, because this time it was just a daily dose of cold water. But ... what would I do if I had to meet those three people ... Dan, Rebecca and Aria in the future?


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Yeah, this is it.
It's so small.
Yeah, more than I thought.


　At night, I came to this house just like Silas-san said. Incidentally, we've become reasonably close, so Sophia and I are now calling each other by name.

　Anyway, what in the world is the errand? When I open the door with that in mind, Silas-san smiles and invites me in.


I'm glad you're here, all three of you. Come on in.
""Excuse me."


　I walked in with my voice together, and there was........a beautiful woman who completely stole my eyes. No, that was a doll........?　But he's staring at me, smiling at me. She's human. But I've never seen a person with such a well-balanced face. There is no unevenness in the face, it's a well-defined, symmetrical face. And the thin platinum hair that reaches to your shoulders is as smooth as silk. I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you that I'm going to be the first to tell you. When I bottled up my hands in the air, Silas-san opened his mouth.


'Let me introduce you to the third princess, Princess Liane. This is the third princess, Princess Liane.
Nice to meet you. My name is Riane...


　Dainty. I was completely transfixed and in a daze. Then, I suddenly feel a sharp pain in my leg.

''........ouch!''
You're growing your nose too long...

　Shelly blackmailed me. But you're right. We had to get cracking, and we said our hellos. Then Mr. Silas gets down to business.

I'd like to ask three of you to be this man's escort this time. I'll lead the way, so I want you to protect her well in the twilight. But just ride in the carriage with me. If anything happens, protect her, even if you have to pay with your life. But, well, I think Yulia-kun alone will be enough, but just in case.
So that's what happened. Oh, I see. I understand.


　That seemed to be the only thing I had to tell them, and Sherry and Sophia left. I, on the other hand, have detention. They have something they want to discuss in private.


I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. It's a kind of singular ability 《extra》 but would you like to examine it?
Are you sure?
She asked for it. You could be the best hope for humanity.
'Don't worry, Miss Julia, it's safe. It won't hurt you.
Okay, I understand.

　A moment later, Princess Liane's surroundings glowed red. Then, as she stared at me, she spoke.

''It's ... darker than Silas. It's too dense. It's not like it's clinging to my body. It's a feeling of being completely integrated........that's what it feels like......I'm amazed that humanity can be so one with the twilight to this extent. Normally, I would have been doomed long ago.
...am I going to die?
'No, you will live rather long. If anything, Silas and your body will be more like a demon race.
'I knew it........I see.......'


　It wasn't that much of a shock. It's what I had originally expected. What's important is that we know this and still move on. It means fighting the demon race for the sake of humanity.


''Thank you. It's good to know that.''


　This is how I came to understand my current situation.