Huh?

　I was the first one to speak up.
　Then the members started to ask for a detailed explanation with the same questions.

"Wait, wait, wait. Palinclone, you're joking too much, huh?
'How in the world can you suddenly become a guildmaster?

　I'm with them.
　It sounds like a bad joke.
　But still Palinkron remained cool.

''Kanami is the 'hero' chosen by me and Rail, the submaster. As originally planned, the vacant 'Epic Seeker' seat will be headed by Kanami, the 'Hero'.

　And twice he said he was going to put me at the top (master).
　And that's until he hype up the word 'hero'.

'Hey, are you insane ......?'

　The air in the place cools as it becomes clear that Palinclone is not joking. The giant swordsman at the head of the members asks, glaring at Palinclone.

　With the air tense and now looking like it's about to burst, Palinclone replies in an even more joyful voice.

'Kanami is strong and has a good personality. Above all, she has a 'hero' character (...) --hence, I'll make him a guild master in order. Anyone who has any complaints, let Kanami beat you to the punch. From now on, instead of an exam, we'll have an all-out war.

　At Palinkron's provocation, the killing spirit of the guild members increases.
　Everyone applies an uncommon sense of intimidation to me and Palinclone. I can't stand the pressure emanating from the skilled strongman, and I shout to Palinclone, "Palinclone!

'Palingkron, what are you talking about?　Idiot!　Are you an idiot?

　Seeing me disagreeing in confusion, I felt some of the pressure loosen up.
　Then a calm-looking woman stepped forward to offer her opinion.

'I admit to being resourceful. I know that the boy can do it (...) to see it. Certainly, he may be the vessel that will surpass us in the future. But right now is a bit of an oxymoron. Palinkulon.
'How can a guild run properly under a forcefully determined guild master? ......

　Each of them must have decided that it would be a rough ride if they didn't.
　They tried to reason with Palinclone to somehow convince him to reconsider.
　However, Palinclone would not take it up at all.

'We 'Epic Seekers' are always outrageous, and for whatever reason, I think you guys will be honest with me. Because Kanami is the very person we've been waiting for.

　It was decisive.
　The people who had been trying to have a calm conversation with Palinkron, realizing that he wasn't going to back down, sighed and backed away.

　Inevitably, the only people left nearby were those who seemed to have a lot of blood on their hands.

''Don't stare at me like that. In the all-out war we're about to start, if you inflict even a single wound on Kanami, I'll reconsider.''

　Palinkron pushes for the conduct of an all-out war.
　It is typical of him to remember to provoke further provocations while pushing for it.

'You said it: ......'
Don't lick it.
I don't care if I die.

　Then, the guild members put down a boisterous discard and kept their distance.
　As a member of the organization, they would not go against the judgment of their boss, Palinkron. However, it was clear that he wanted to make his frustrations known in an all-out war.

　I was prepared for the test, but I didn't expect this kind of development to happen at all.
　I was the only one who didn't give up and continued to convince Palinclone.

''Palinclone, I'm not convinced!　The guild members are right!　It's crazy that you're a guild master all of a sudden!
Yeah, I told you I was joining the guild.
'No, no, no, that means I'm going to be a guild member!
I never said anything about making you a guild member. I've been talking all along about making you a guild master.
That's a scam!
My bad news is I'm not lying. But, well, I've been called a cheater.

　Palinkulon doesn't seem to be taking kindly to my persuasion.
　At the same time, we prepare for the general war.

　I draw a line on the sandy ground with my sword sheath and create a simple field.
　After creating the field, Palinclone turns to me. Then, with the most serious expression of the day, he pleads with me.

''Kanami, I beg you. Please be the guildmaster. I'm not ready for this level. It's not even a 'trial' yet.

　The seriousness of his manner startled me and left me speechless.
　As long as I wanted to return the favor in some way, I couldn't refuse if he genuinely wished it.

　I sigh like the calm guild members earlier and reluctantly nod my head.

''Haha ....... ''I understand. We'll have a general competition. But after it's over, if the guild members aren't convinced, drop this story.
Yeah. I guess that's the bottom line. But don't skimp on the details, okay?
'I won't be rude and I won't cut corners. ...... In case you're wondering, .......

　Seeing that I've given up, Palinclone brings a sword from the edge of the training ground that I assume is for practice.

　He then tosses it over to me.
　While accepting the sword, I mutter to myself.

''-- Magic <>''

　I deployed my signature magic and proceeded to step inside the simple field with my intentions.
　However, I still can't stop feeling depressed as I look at the members waiting with blue streaks on their faces.

'I would have preferred an office job ....... Paperwork and stuff like that .......

　I looked up at the clear sky and drew my sword from its sheath, spilling dreams that would never come true.


◆◆◆◆◆ ...


　The first match was against a girl swordsman who seemed to have a lot of blood in her veins.

　The youngest of the members was the oldest and youngest of the members and said to the leaders, "I don't need to leave! I said and walked into the field.

　I 'gaze' and check the status of the girl carrying the fine sword.


[Status]
　Name: Seri Alignment HP210/219 MP0/0 Class: Swordsman
　Level: 12
　Strength 4.71 Strength 4.02 Skill 4.82 Speed 4.72 Wisdom 1.71 Magic 0.00 Element 1.12
　Inherent Skill:.
　Acquired Skill: Swordsmanship 1.21


　As usual, 'Gazing' is a foul ability.
　Even though only people and things in this world (・・・・・・・・・・) can see the status (・・・・・・・・・・), it's still foul enough.

　I grasp the girl's strength and leisurely hold my sword.
　Probably an opponent who has no problem disarming all magic. Although her physical abilities are put together at a high level, there's nothing noteworthy about her.

''Well then, the first round, let's begin!

　The girl rushes forward at the same time as the signal for the start of the Palinkron.

　For now, though, I respond as I promised, without skipping a beat.
　To avoid hurting the girl's hand, I pop the bottom of the hilt of her swinging sword with the cut end of my sword with a knot on it. At the same time, I brush off the girl's leg and take the girl's sword in midair with my left hand. Holding the sword in both hands, I immediately thrust it in front of the fallen girl's eyes.

　This is a dead end.
　There is too much of a difference in speed and skill.
　It was easy to snatch the weapon away.

'What?　What happened--what?
I win, right?

　I declare my victory, leaving the girl unsure of what happened.

'Yeah, by all accounts, Kanami wins. 'Yes, next-'

　Palinclone acknowledges my declaration and urges me to move on in a lighter tone.

　However, the faces of the members around me, urged by Palinclone, are heavy and grim.
　They must have seen some of my abilities and realized that I'm not just in trouble.
　Anticipating the development of the upcoming game, I gloomily take the girl's hand and let her stand.

'Are you okay?'
'Yeah, uh, yeah. It's okay, it's .......

　The girl stood up, stunned, as she was taken by the hand.
　Finally, she must have understood that she had lost.
　She stared at my face and sputtered out a few words.

''This is Palinkron's chosen 'hero' ......?

　It was an oddly heated word.
　I felt a chill down my spine, so I dodged the girl's eyes with Dimension Decisive Arithmetic (Gradiate) and quickly moved away from her.

　I was eager to end the round robin game quickly and waited for my next opponent on the field.

　The next opponent was also a woman.
　Because of the existence of levels and magic power in this world, there isn't much difference between men and women in terms of roughness abilities. However, it is certain that it is difficult to point a sword at them, so I really feel that it was better to be a man.


【Status】
　Name: Teri Rinker HP212/222 MP201/205 Class: Wizard
Level 19.
　Strength 4.41 Strength 5.15 Skill 3.32 Speed 3.21 Wisdom 7.21 Magic 11.09 Elemental 1.33
　Inherent Skill: Wind Magic 1.67
　Acquired skill: magical combat 1.12


　It is clear from his status and from his attire that he is a natural born wizard.

　Despite being a magician, his physical abilities are comparable to those of the swordsman mentioned earlier.
　There is no doubt that this Teyri-san is one of the highest-ranking members of the group. It seems that after watching the fight between me and the girl, they thought that she was an opponent that couldn't be left out. In fact, Teyri-san has convinced the others who are trying to challenge her with a single word, and she is standing on the field.

　However, with this status, it would be difficult to even touch me.
　It's simply not a good match.
　If they knew of my abilities, it might have been a good match, but it would be impossible on the first try.

''Yes, start.

　At the same time as Palinkron calls out, I approach Teyri-san.

　In contrast, Tairi-san tries to build a spell to decide the game before she gets close. However, that is when she shifts her construction with Dimensional Winter (Di Winter). As a result, the magic she invoked was only a little bit of attenuated wind flowing through it.

''Huh?　The magic--!

　I put my sword to Teyri's neck in surprise.

'Um, ......, do you still want to do it?'
...... I surrender.

　Teyri admitted defeat with a terribly serious expression on his face.
　Then, as he walked out of the field, he spoke with the giant swordsman.

'What do you mean, dude? You couldn't use your magic?''
'You have a powerful interference ability, ....... That's all I can tell you from that one moment.

　After an exchange of information, a huge swordsman enters the field.
　He too entered the field, silencing the other members with a word. From that, it can be seen that he has quite a bit of say in the matter.


[Status]
　Name: Volzak Aldo HP340/351 MP0/0 Class: Swordsman
　Level: 20
　Strength 10.40 Strength 5.85 Skill 8.26 Speed 10.31 Wisdom 7.09 Magic 0.00 Element 1.12
　Inherent Skill: Rebellion 1.21
　Acquired Skill: Swordsmanship 1.56


　His name is Volzak.
　From the looks of it, he is the highest level of the challengers.

　From the eyes of the people around him, he is probably in the position of the most trusted old swordsman. He has enough dignity to make you think so.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

I'm not going to be the only one. It's not that I don't care about you personally, I just want you to know that I'm here for you. I'm not going to be the only one who can do this. It's a good thing that you're a guild master, because it's no secret that being a guild master is a horrible idea.

　Contrary to the appearance of a huge man covered in scars, his speech was soft and kind-hearted.
　If you look closely at his status, his smarts are about the same as the wizard I mentioned earlier. I can see that he is an intelligent person.

　I lightly thanked him and responded to him.

''You're a kind person, aren't you? Thank you.''

　I am grateful to Mr. Volzak for his compassion to this extent for a newcomer who may have made the worst impression. Normally I can't complain if we all get sacked.

'Huh ....... If it weren't for the recklessness of that d*mn submaster, I'd be more than welcome.

　Mr. Volzak closed the distance between us while making snide remarks about Palinkron.
　With that, Palinclone happily declares, "Let's get started.

　Volzak-san runs out.
　It's a speed that is not commensurate with his physique.
　You feel as if you are being attacked by a giant quadruped.

　That great sword of Mr. Volzak's is swung out to the side.
　If my sword were to catch it, only I would be able to damage my weapon. Deciding that, I keep my distance and dodge with my nose.

''d*mn it, let's avoid this!

　Mr. Volzak swings his sword around like a storm, trying to break my sword.
　I'm not even aware of how easy it is to take a swing at it. If you are an ordinary person, a direct hit would be an instant death by a violent sword. However, I can't feel the slightest hint of murderous intent.

　Mr. Volzak is attacking me because he thinks I can handle it.
　It's proof that he recognizes that I'm not an ordinary person.

　That's when I knew it was time to move on.
　Before I started, I thought that if I was dealing with experienced professionals, I would be able to take one of their snatches. However, if I kept this up, I was really going to beat them all unscathed.

　Ending up with a scratch against this person would be just fine as a test result.
　He finished off Teyri-san, who was probably a top-class wizard, and had his abilities recognized by Volzak-san, who was probably at the highest level - the proof of his abilities to join the guild should be sufficient.

　I made the minimum amount of righteousness to Palinkron.
　It's fine to return the favor another time.
　That's what I answered in my own mind and I choose the magic for it.

I'm going to add a little magic to it. --magic 《form》

　Use foam dimensional magic for the production of a snatching wound.

'Tsk.'

　Seeing this, Volzak-san clicks his tongue.
　However, without being frightened, he doesn't care to maintain his offensive.

''I'll crush the entire arena!

　With the magic bubbles adhering to him, Volzak-san increases his speed further and swings his sword. However, the bubbles that adhere to me provide me with more accurate information about the trajectory of the sword.

　As I dodge the sword, I accurately grasp Mr. Volzak's habits and read the trajectory of his next sword.
　I focus my attention with the intention of compressing time. My brain processes the iron sword ripping through the air as it gets closer, millimeter by millimeter. We move our bodies a millimeter at a time to match it.

　Then, at the point of a piece of skin, I let Volzak-san's sword snatch at my cheek.
　The skin was ripped thin and blood dripped thinly.

'Ah ....... It was snatched .......''

　I make sure I'm snatched and keep my distance, showing off the scar on my cheek.
　Palinclone remarks, "If you can inflict a single wound, I use that statement to appeal for the end of this all-out war.

　Seeing this, Mr. Volzak bites his teeth in frustration, exhales heavily, and responds calmly.

'...... No, no, now that's a no-count. I totally lost.

　Mr. Volzak admitted his defeat in a few short words.
　Then he turned away and walked off the field.

　Maybe he realized that I was hurt on purpose. I thought I had staged a perfect close fight, but it didn't seem to get through in front of the experienced swordsman.

　He had intended not to hurt his pride, but on the contrary, he might have hurt it deeply. However, this one couldn't take them all down one-sidedly for the sake of their future lives, either. I hope you'll forgive me.

''Yes, Kanami wins!

　Palinclone happily declares me the winner.
　In response, I try to say something back--

Palinkulon, you said one scratch and you're done. This--
Son of a b*tc*!　That's all Palinkron has to say about Australia!

　I was interrupted by one of the members.
　Many members shouted in response, one after another.

'Sounds interesting. I'll go next time.
No, it was me!
'The leaders are all defeated. Interesting.

　For some reason, after the three battles, the excitement inside the training grounds was rising.
　Maybe they were belligerent to begin with.
　But more than that, the way they were looking at me was somewhat strange (・・・・).

　Palinclone points to the members' rising tensions and laughs.

'The guild makes a living doing rough stuff. How can a single wound be the end of the world?　That was just a provocation.

　Many of the members of the group agreed with Palinkron's story.

'Yes!　We can't let it end!　I haven't even tried yet!
'What are you talking about with a wound like that?　As long as we can fight, of course we'll fight.
Hey, can I do the next one?　Please.

　I look at the bloodthirsty members of the group and my face twitches.
　Then one of Volzak-san's voices comes through.

'Wait, you guys!　Sister Glenn, you go first!

　The name "Glenn Sister" is called out, and all eyes turn to the beast girl who was resting in the distance - Snow.
　For a moment, the training ground goes quiet, while Snow answers with a small shake of her head.

''I don't want to ....... There's no way I'm going to win.''

　Hearing this, Volzak-san asked back with a serious expression.

''Are you serious?''
...... Yes, seriously.
Well: ......

　With that, Mr. Volzak sat down in a suitable place.
　He then invited the members to challenge him.

'Do what you want now, boys. I'll be right here watching you.

　Mr. Volzak gave up and began to watch the game.
　I was hoping that he would stop, but it seems that he doesn't want to.

　Not a single person else tried to interrupt him.
　Palinclone kept a smile on his face and urged them to continue with the general competition.
　The members decide on their turn to challenge and enter the field with great enthusiasm.　

　I had no choice but to do as I was told and defeat them one by one.


◆◆◆◆◆ ...


　--I couldn't lose on purpose, after all.

　Volzak-san is looking at me sharply, and even Palinkron interrupts me when I'm obviously going easy on him.

　All I could do was go easy on him to make it go easy on him to make it go easy.

''--That's it!　Well, then, I guess the master of the guild 'Epic Seeker' is going to be Kanami!

　And after winning almost all of them unscathed, Palinclone declared himself a guild master without reservation.

''Palinclone, let me try again!　I think I'm going to touch it next!
No, no, no. It's dark and time is limited.

　A few members interjected, but Palinkulon forced an end to the all-out war.

　After that, they would finish the appropriate paperwork and dismiss the group. The members would say a few words to me before they left the training grounds.

'Well, you're strong, Kanami. Let me try again tomorrow, in private.
'What?　...... Yeah, that's fine.

　I replied, puzzled, to the man whose member approached me in a friendly manner.

'You're so formal, Kanami. I don't need a badge of honor or an honorific title, you know.
'Thanks ....... I understand.

　I don't feel much dissatisfaction with my becoming a master from him.
　For someone who does rough work for a living, I wonder if he has no resistance to being ranked above me as long as he has the ability to do so.
　Then one of the members' wizards smiles at him.　

'Tell me about magic later, Kanami-kun.
Yes, sir.

　The mature swordsman taps me on the shoulder.

"Your skill as a master will depend on how well you do in the future. But don't worry about it too much, because there will be people around you to assist you.
Yeah, I'll do my best.

　A man with a grim face makes a low voice.

'Hey, I haven't admitted it yet, so ......
'Oh, no. I think that's the natural reaction.
'I'll give you five more tries, just wash your head and hold it. Heh.

　Finally, when I thought someone who thought normally complained to me, he finally laughed and left. He was like a child who had found a good friend.

　After that, although he was hated for a lot of things, no one ever treated him with obvious malice. At least, not in the way they behaved towards someone who suddenly appeared and forcefully became the head of the organization.
　I continued to answer with a fake smile, even though I sensed the abnormalities of the members.

　Then, after many greetings, only Palinclone and the beast girl remained in the training ground.
　The girl looked up at the dark sky and was dazed.
　I ask the remaining Palinkron for an explanation.

....... Isn't it strange?
Good for you, Kanami. It's a big step up, huh?

　Palinclone congratulates me on my entry into the guild, but I'm still the only one who isn't happy about it.

'I've seen some horrible personnel matters. And it's doubly unbelievable because they're pretty welcoming.
'We're probably the only guild that would go through with this kind of recklessness. Any other guild would never do this.
'I knew it wasn't normal since it's a Palinkron guild, but why on earth?'

　I still can't believe it.

　I don't know why the members of the team are still convinced, even though they showed their strength in the round robin tournament.

　This is a phenomenon that would never happen in my world.
　Is this a cultural difference between different worlds?
　Even if it was a culture where competence is the most important thing, regardless of the details, this welcome is unusual.

''The 'Epic Seeker' is, as the name suggests, a guild whose purpose is to find 'heroes.'''
...... That's not normal at that point.
The guilds that are under the state's jurisdiction are the first to decide on a policy of contributing to the state. The guilds that are under the direct control of the state will first decide on a policy to contribute to the state, for example, to protect the security of Lauravian State, to obtain treasures for Lauravian State, and to train people for Lauravian State. And we are the 'Find Heroes for Lauravian Country' guild.
What, find a 'hero'?
'Because of that ridiculous name, we've got a bunch of oddball guys. And to top it all off, there's a reason the interviews are basically me.
You're the one who chooses. That's a weird crowd. ......
''No matter what they say with their mouths, the members are all dreamy freaks waiting for a 'hero'. Combined with Lauravia's meritocracy, there's no one who would say anything bad about Kanami, who is overwhelmingly strong. -- In other words, this guild was there for this day. I've gathered these members with my own eyes. If it doesn't work out there, I'm in trouble.

　Palinkron explained the anomaly of the guild "Epic Seeker".

　He looks somewhat proud and happy.
　He looks like a child bragging about his toys. It was similar to what he felt from the guild members earlier as well. In other words, this guild is, on the whole, childish.

　And the representative of those childish adults, Palinkulon, wishes to me.

'Be a 'hero' here, Kanami. Let's use this guild to sell our name, shall we?

　That's where all of Palinkron's actions come into play.

Is that what you want ......?
'I guess it's more of a hobby (・・・・・) if you want ....... I want to meet my 'heroes'. That's what I'm hoping for in Kanami. I believe there's 'true heroism' in Kanami, as well as his otherworldly origins. ......

　The aloof Palinclone gives me a serious look.
　I shake my head, unable to bear the weight of his wish.

''You're expecting too much, Palinkulon. I don't even know what makes me a 'hero' in the first place.

　For me, a "hero" is nothing more than an existence in a fairy tale.
　The only "heroes" in modern society are athletes. I can't even imagine what kind of heroes Palinclone wants.

'No, I've done all that preparation. Some high and mighty country bumpkin has come up with a fun plan. I'll try to imitate him. --The guildmaster, Kanami, who gladly became a guildmaster, will use his unparalleled power to explore the labyrinths that have never been explored before, prolonging the "path of righteousness" and inheriting the title of the strongest explorer from Glenn. Later on, he won the "Dance Tournament". He made his name known throughout the continent and returned to his homeland of Lauravian, helping others as a hero. When the war in the northern part of the continent is over, the legendary hero descends to the frontline general.

　Palinclone speaks in a theatrical tone of voice about the tremendous and ridiculous plan.

'What's that?　I won't. Especially war. I don't want to be in a war or anything like that, ever!
Heh. That was mostly just a joke. The only thing I'm serious about is capturing the labyrinth. There's no maliciousness in that place, and you can develop your strength at Kanami's pace. For the sake of her younger sister Maria, what's the harm in having power?
...... Well, at least I'm trying to get into the labyrinth.

　In this other world, there is a labyrinth.
　It's the kind of dungeon that often appears in games - the deeper you go, the stronger the enemies become. The shallower you go, the weaker the enemies are, which is a very convenient structure, so it's perfect for building up your strength.

''If you have the extra power, I'd like you to extend the 'Orthodox Path' for the benefit of the Lauravian nation and the guild. If that's not possible, then I'll have to defeat the guardians (guardians) of the thirty layers. If you leave some sort of honor or achievement to the 'Epic Seeker', I have no complaints.
...... If I had any extra time. I'd like to make some kind of contribution to the Lauravian nation that protects me and Maria.
'The rest of the time, even if you win the 'Dancing Tournament', that would be a contribution. For years Lauravia has been lagging behind the other four kingdoms. ...... Heroic activities in various parts of the country and generalship in the war in the north are a joke.
'I have to be kidding. I just want to protect the world around me and that's all that matters to me. I don't want to die getting involved in country to country conflicts.

　Hearing that, Palinclone gave a small laugh.

"Kukkuu kukkuu-- Well, okay," he says. However, what I just told you is just a plan. For now, you can focus on learning the Guildmaster's job. Don't think of the labyrinth as an extension of the 'right path' either, just think of building up your own strength.
''Right. It's a reluctant appointment, but if I'm going to do ......, I have to be able to do my job as a guild master properly. It's going to be a problem for the members.
'Yeah. If I don't take over soon, I won't be able to make it in time: ......

　Palinclone turned a little more serious.

'Can't we make it?　-- Oh, by the way, is Palinkulon called to the 'mainland' as a general of the home country?

　From the seriousness of his expression, I can tell that Palinkron is worried. Palinclone will be leaving the Confederation soon. I suppose he wants to finish taking over by then.

'Well. You do one thing, and we'll call you out. I wanted to do a few more things for the Confederacy, but I had no choice.

　Palinkulon uses the negative term "forced recall", but it is essentially an honor to be appointed to the home office. Palinclone hates that glory with all his heart.

'I see. Palinkron will be gone: ......
After I'm gone, you'll need help from the old submaster, Snow.
The old submaster ......?

　Then Palinclone called out to the girl in the corner, who was looking at the sky.

''She's been a submaster in this guild for six years now. I'm sure she knows more about 'Epic Seeker' than I do. Come on, Snow. Introduce yourself--

　At my prompting, the beastly girl came to my side and held out her hand.

　She had very beautiful hands.
　Girlish, white and soft hands.

　The 'Epic Seeker' consists of a vacant guild master and three submasters. The submasters right now are Palinkron and Rail-san. Both of them are mature and competent with both strength and wisdom.

　In other words, this beastman girl is a competent person who is on par with those two.

　I slowly squeeze the hand that is offered to me.

''I'm ...... Snow Walker. ...... Nice to meet you, Guild Master Kanami.
"Well, nice to meet you. Snow......-chan?

　I was confused about what to call it.
　If it's as old as it looks, it's probably not a problem to call him Chan-named. But I heard that he was a submaster six years ago as well, so I wasn't sure if he was as old as he looked.

'...... Probably about the same age. It's a hassle, so feel free to call me as you wish.
Thank you. Okay, then, call me Snow. You can call me anything you want, even me, and you don't have to call me by my honorific.
Just kanami, then. I'm giving up the honorific.

　Apparently, he was as old as he looked.
　That would mean that Snow was the submaster of the guild when he was around ten years old.

''Kanami, Snow. The two of you will work together to run the 'Epic Seeker'. I'll make sure you'll be fine without me and Rail.
You want us to run the guild, just the two of us?　Are you sure it's just the two of you this young?

　I contort my face, picturing the situation with the two adults gone.

'It's okay. All of them recognize Snow's abilities, and most importantly, she has a good family background, so no one can complain. Kanami and most of the guys admitted it today, too. Yeah, I don't see anything wrong with that.

　Palinkron replies comfortably.
　Seeing this, Snow and I stare at him.

　I'm sorry to say that they seem to be enjoying themselves, but I'm filled with anxiety because I'm being reckless.

Haha, don't look at me like that. You're in charge of the rest, Snow. All you have to do is help Kanami as you promised. I've been looking forward to seeing the two of you working together for a long time now.

　Palinkron realizes that he's being stared at, so he moves away to escape.
　He then speaks to Snow.

''-- As long as you keep that, you can do whatever you want with the rest. You just want to do whatever you want (・・・・・・・) (・・・・・・・).

　With that, Palinkron left the training grounds.
　Then, in the dark and quiet night, only me and Snow remained.