Rowen disappears and the MC decides it's settled and shouts.

'Lo, we have confirmed the death of Rowen: ...... No, we have confirmed the disappearance!　Loewen swung his best sword as the 'Sage of Swords' and Kanami went head to head with it!　Now no one should be complaining about Kanami's victory!　That's enough!　Hey, Kanami!　The 'Ichinotsuki General Knight's Seed Ball' is won by Aikawa Kanami--!

　The cheers of praise for Rowen are still loud, and now the cheers for me increase.

'Well then, I'm going back inside to interview the winner, Kanami!　After that, we'll move on to the award ceremony, so please hold on a minute, everyone!

　The MC, who had escaped to the audience, runs down the stairs and into the wards.
　As I watch, I talk to the Reaper, who stands there in the aftermath of saying goodbye to Rowen.

'Reaper, are you okay?'
Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just a bit out of magic. What about your brother, ......?
'I'm more limited in strength than in magic. I can't get my body to work properly.

　The mountainous area had been crossed.
　However, my body was aching all over because I twisted the 'Sword Art' and magic beyond the limit.

　Even so, I won't undo the minimum 《Dimension》.
　I don't even want to count how many times I was caught off guard after a victory in the past.
　I use the Dimension to get a better understanding of the venue. Behind the cheers of the audience, I could see that various people were starting to act with various thoughts.

It seems they can't afford to be weak. It's full of adults doing weird moves. ......

　The Reaper senses my fears and uses the same "Dimension" to search for enemies around it.

Yeah, let's get out of here. Let's get everyone here first--

　I counted the number of enemies while thinking about the escape procedure in "Parallel Thinking".

　First of all, the Walker family, who fought with me just yesterday, are definitely my enemies.
　Furthermore, the knights of the Foozeyards, the Celestial Knights, would also be my enemies. There were strangely many people in the hall who were related to the Foozeyards. It seems that the Hoozeyards heard about the participation of Rastiara and the others and gathered people. Among those knights and priests, there was also a man named Feydert who was in charge of the Nativity Festival. A person to watch out for.

　In addition, there were some armchair adventurers with blood in their eyes as they tried to capture Rustiala and the others who simply had a bounty on their hands. It might be a good idea to consider a few guilds as enemies if they are approached by Valt or Hoozeyards.

　We should also be wary of the 'Epic Seekers' who are acquainted with Palinclone. They could be scratching the back of the room with instructions from Palinkron. Especially since Rail Senkus was in attendance at my brainwashing--

　-- In the middle of that analysis, the Dimension picks up the rise of a powerful magic power.

　Not in the hall.
　Hence, I was late in taking notice.

　A tower standing around the arena.
　He was vertically attached to its outer wall.

　He drew a magic circle on the outer wall and reinforced it with a large amount of magic stones.
　The moment I turned my attention to him, all of those magic stones popped.
　Then, the condensed wind was released, and Ryner (・・・・) Helvirshine (・・・・・・・・・) - leapt.

　The force of the wind added to the leaping force, and it turned into a cannonball as if.

''-- 《Ix-Wind》''

　His own magic is also layered on top of that.
　All of the wind magic that allowed him to fly freely through the air was converted into propulsion.

　Its speed was murderous.
　The pain would have hit Ryner's entire body as if he were in a fighter jet. However, he continues to glare at us without changing a single expression.

　The destination of that glare is--

Reaper!　Get down!
What?

　If there was going to be an attack, I thought it would be either me or Rustyala. But Ryner hadn't seen me.

　I didn't know the target.
　Hence, as if to protect the reaper next to me, I extend my sword with 'Magic Freezing'.

　In contrast, Ryner also extends his (・・・・・) sword.

　It's not the skill 'Magic Power Materialization'.
　If anything, it was similar to my 'Magic Power Freezing'.
　Ryner was extending his sword with the magic power of the wind. If I had to name it, the name of the skill would be 'Magic Power Wind Blade-ification'.

　Ryner's sword, the Rufbringer, easily sliced open the wards and invaded the wards.

　My sword, Ryner's sword plays my sword.
　And he landed in a place that was neither me nor the Reaper. At the same time, more wind magic is activated.

''--[WIND]!

　Like a rubber ball bouncing, Ryner offset the impact of the landing with wind magic. Then he holds the crystal sword in his hand.
　His target was not us, but the 'Treasured Sword of the Aleis Family, Lowen' - the Guardian's (Guardian) magical stone.

　I shout to Ryner.

''Wait, Ryner!　Give me back that sword!　It's a dangerous thing!
'I promised Mr. Loewen I'd get him to teach me the sword!　I'm going to take the sword (this) in place of the one I haven't been taught yet!

　Then Ryner runs away from me with the momentum of wind magic. He slashes open the wards on the opposite side and jumps into a corner of the audience.
　One of the people in that audience laughs.

''Fufufu, as expected of a knight of Hellville Shine ....... It was humiliating to be two ahead of the barbarians, but now we'll start with the first one ......!

　The man Ryner jumped into was the man I saw in the cathedral of Feydert in Hoozeyards. The man who had once been working on a plan to kill Rastiara was now interrupting me at this time. He might be the mastermind behind the manipulation of Ryner.

''Ryner!

　I call out, trying to whip my aching body to move.
　But I quickly reconsider.

　I can't leave the Reaper alone in this situation.
　Now the Reaper and I are both exhausted.
　It's not a good idea to spread out the forces here.

　Above all, if I make a move, we can't carry out the escape plan we discussed with Rustyala beforehand.

　While I'm hesitating, the situation is progressing.
　I've been chasing after Ryner without a second thought.

"Hey, you there!　It's me and Christ's!　You can't take that away from me!　--Flame Arrow!

　As Dia runs, she releases her magic.
　It's not the vicious rays of light like before.
　It's a fire magic that takes care of the civilians around him.

　Ryner jumps away from it and dodges the magic.
　However, Snow and Rustyala were waiting there.
　They seemed to be running together to match Dia.

　Surrounded by my companions, Ryner burns with wariness.

''Tch--!　You're not going to fight, god of the present!

　The hostility towards Rastiara, the avenger, was especially strong.
　However, the stared-in Rustyala's wariness was all but non-existent.
　Rather, it was more like a troubled face.

''No, just because Dia and Snow suddenly jumped out, I was forced to follow them ....... I don't really have much of a desire to fight ......?

　Rustiala couldn't stop Dia's outburst and seemed to have no choice but to cooperate.
　In truth, Lastiara was going to take everyone to join me in the wards at the end of the game.

''I'm that ......, scoring points?''

　Snow seems to be a point scorer.
　What's he talking about, that guy.

　A little farther away, I see Sera and Maria working together.
　I know they have to meet up with me, but they don't seem to be able to leave the runaway Dia and the others alone.

　--They're in a bad way.

　The auditorium is nearly consumed by the chaos caused by the liner attack. And each group is beginning to work behind the scenes with their own agendas.
　If someone breaks out of the fray, there is a chance that it could turn into a melee.

　I want to avoid that.
　And people who want to avoid a fight as much as I do are shouting at me.

''Please wait for me!　Just no fighting in the bleachers!　It's true that the "Dance Tournament" is over, but fights will remain legal until all spectators and all contestants are out of the Houla River!　The boy knights there will be caught by the convention's guards, so no one else is allowed!

　The MC gives notice of the treatment of Reiner who broke the law.
　At the same time, the guards who were waiting in the audience move.
　However, to keep them from approaching Rainer, several Hoozeyer's knights stand in the way.

　And Feydert, who commanded them, shouted.

''Rude during the tournament, I am truly sorry!　But that's another longing of the Revan cult!　Somehow, I hope you will miss the boy knight there, Rainer Helvillestein!　The Guardians' (Guardian) Rowen Alais' securing of the magic stone was ordered by the Senate in the home country of the Fooziers!　If you have a problem, I'd like you to contact me over there!
'The mainland senate!　...... Still, what doesn't work, doesn't work!　You can't just walk away from me like that!　-- and you're not going to pass!

　The moderator was surprised by the sudden intervention, but did not lose his stance. However, in front of the huge power, he was checking with his own bosses.
　I will use 《Dimension》 to confirm their decision.

　The tournament administrators were puzzled.
　They wanted to avoid disputes between the Allies as much as possible.
　However, to overlook those who have so clearly broken the law is detrimental to the future of the Dancing Tournament.

　Then, after a little hesitation, they shook their heads.

''--!　After all, power does not pass in 'V'alfoura (here), no matter what institution it is!　Guards, take the boy knight prisoner!　Also, we'll capture all the people who are about to go on a rampage!

　They did not alter their stance on the "Dance Tournament" and did not allow a third party to intervene.
　I'm relieved by that decision. The worst was averted.

　However, Feydert and the knights of Fuzzyards were not upset. Even if they were not allowed to intervene, they were going to carry out their orders.
　That's how important Rowen's magic stone seemed to be to the mainland Senate or whatever.

　The guards balked at the knights of the Hoozeyards.
　Along with that, Rustyala and the others also try to close the distance to Ryner.

　Ryner takes it with a cool face and urges them to pay attention to their surroundings.

You can glare at me, but ....... Can you guys afford that?

　He then pointed at the knights near Rastiara with the tip of his sword.
　There were knights there who were clearly outstanding in strength.

''Geez, ......, the 'Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)' are mixed in. ......!

　Rustyala grunted.
　Mixed in with the knights moved by the Senate's Feydert were Persiona-san and three others from the 'Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)'.

　Accompanying Mr. Perciona were a knight with high magical power and a mature knight with gray hair.
　The mature knight Hopes-san laughs.

''Haha. Maybe it's because of the rapid development, but I've kind of surrounded myself with them ....... I wonder if we're going to be missed because of the Hoosiers' longing for us too, this ....... Hey, Mr. President. These knights, I don't know any of these faces ......, who are these guys?
''They must be the knights sent from the mainland side. We 'Celestial Knights' have nothing to do with us 'Celestial Knights'. We are thoroughly interested in retrieving the Lady and the Apostle. Right now, all you can think about is mixing in with this and kidnapping the young lady, Hopes.
I love you. As long as we can bring the Lady and the Apostle to a coma, then we'll be on our way. It's pretty straightforward.

　After their whereabouts were discovered by Reiner, the 'Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)' admitted that they were trying to kidnap Rustyala in a thirsty mood.

''Oh, wait a minute!　I'll take care of you later!　It's time!

　Rustyala makes a troubled face and stops the 'Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)'.
　In contrast, Hopes-san chuckles.

''Nah, it looks like you don't have any room to spare. If I attacked now, I guess I could manage it, I guess I'm thinking, uncle...''
'Oh my God, it's still annoying as ever!　Hopes is!
Yeah, yeah. A talentless uncle has to fight dirty. Forgive me, little girl.

　The Seven Celestial Knights draw their swords.
　Rustyala and Dia, the targets of that aim, braced themselves.

　And Snow, who was not the target of the Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights), was also in danger.
　Taking advantage of the confusion, the people who were targeting Snow were moving.

''Mother-in-law ......, brother .......''

　The head of House Walker stood facing Snow.

'Mr. Snow. You don't have a knight by your side right now, do you?　There's no reason not to take advantage of this situation. You are mine. ...... Absolutely, you are mine.

　Then I let the elite of the Walker family draw their swords.
　My companions didn't surround Ryner, but were surrounded by the opposite.

　After confirming this, Ryner tries to leave the place with them.

''Okay ....... Now all we have to do is take this thing and run away--
Wait!　Reiner!　What the hell are you doing?!

　However, as Ryner tried to move, a blade of wind whittled away at his feet.
　The one who was there was Ryner's sister, Franlle Helvirshain.

　Ryner gets impatient with the unexpected appearance of the enemy.

''What--?　Don't come here, sister!　The Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights) isn't this one, it's the present human god!　Don't let me keep telling you not to get personal in your work!　If you read the air, you'll get a general idea of what's going on!　I'm on a different mission from the Senate side!

　Ryner rationalizes and convinces his sister.
　However, Flanruele is not shaken at all.
　She remains in her kneeling position and blocks Ryner's escape route.

''It's because I understand!　That's why I am!　Nope, I'm not standing here as the Seven Celestial Knights, but as Franlure Helvirshain!　Reiner!　I haven't heard anything from you!　Yeah, nothing!　If you want to go on from here, show your sister that you're not just someone's child, but that you can persuade her on your own terms!　Otherwise, I will not tolerate your insincere behavior!
God, you're still such a dumbass...

　A girl runs in the shadow of her sister and brother who begin to fight.

''-- There's a gap!　You still have a soft spot for your people!

　The cutting edge extended by Ragne-chan's 'Magical Materialization' struck the hilt of the sword Ryner was holding with dexterity.
　Struck by the falsehood, Ryner dropped the 'Alais Family's Treasure Sword Lowen' and lost it to Ragne-chan.

''Lagne-san!　d*mn it, you continue to be a bloody fool!　You're also a 'Celestial Knight' (Celestial Knights), aren't you!
The only thing you can do is to violate your orders before I did, and that's why you've been excluded from the capture operation over there. Now I'm just Lagne Kaikwola, Fran's friend. In other words, if you want this back, I'll talk to your sister. Reiner.
Now?

　One by one, the smoldering sparks are ignited by Reiner's attack.
　One by one, swords are drawn in the audience, where altercations are not allowed.
　The guards are having a hard time deciding who to restrain from.

　In the midst of it all, Ragne gazes at the sword barrel of the 'Treasured Sword of the Aleis Family, Rowen'.

''So, this is the magic sword of 'The One Who Steals the Reason of the Earth' ....... Heh. ......

　Ragne showed her first expression.
　I could tell at a glance that she was mesmerized by the glow of the sword.
　She traces her finger over the tip of the sword with an expression as if she had met the person she had been longing to meet.

　I feel a stirring in my chest (・・・・・・).
　My 'sensitivity' rings the alarm bells loudly. 'That's just not good,' it exclaims.

　'I don't care who else I give it to.
　But I have a gut feeling that no matter what, I shouldn't give the magic stone to Ragne Kaikwola alone.

　With that chill in my step, I decide to move.
　Either way, I can't continue to sit back and watch this chaotic situation. I have no choice but to act, even with the Reaper in my arms.

"Reaper, we've got to move!　In the meantime, I'll help everyone!
Uh-huh!

　Me and Reaper aim for the hole in the wards that Ryner sliced open.
　But a cool voice stops us.

'--No need for that, Kanami. Let's make up for one day. You can rest.

　It was the beautiful Elmirad Siddharq with his golden hair hanging down.

　Again, Elmirad had anticipated my thoughts.
　And the lines I had said to him in the labyrinth, this time he said to me.

''-- 《Waterwire》''

　He unleashes an unreserved water magic technique.
　Water shaped like a rope undulates and attacks Ragne-chan.

　Lagne-chan's reaction is delayed as she is mesmerized by the sword. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get around the approaching water from all angles, but you won't be able to see Elmirad, who was approaching from behind.

　Elmillard pounced on the same emptiness as Ragne-chan and took the sword from her.
　When Ryner saw that, he shouted. But he can't move because of his sister who is showing her determination.

''Ah, ah!　You've been robbed, Mr. Lagne!
No, it wasn't. It's not...

　Ragne shook her head as if in excuse.

'It's not elegant, Knights of the Fooziers. This is unheard of, you know?

　Looking at them, Elmirado blames them.

'Didn't you guys watch the game?　Kanami, the Hero, fought for his sword against Rowen, the Sword Sage, and he successfully defeated the Sword Sage. In other words, this is Kanami's. I'm not impressed with you taking the winner's spoils of war.

　The knights of Hoozeyards attack the talking Elmirad.
　However, he fights them all off gracefully with his sword and magic.

　Then, the members of the guild "Supreme", which is under Elmillard's control, join him.
　The knights of Hoozeyards and the knights of Lauravia have reached a standoff of standoffs.

''Well, it looks like the Hoosiers want the sword (this) very badly ....... It looks like they are obsessed with it until the senate on the mainland moves in. But if I remember correctly, this is not the Hoosiers'. It was given to Aikawa Kanami by Rowen Alais. And both of them must have been Lauravian people. ...... Hmmm. I don't see any reason to give this to the Hoosiers.

　Elmirad has a disagreeable manner and spits out a good argument.
　He moves away from the Knights of the Foozeyards and heads towards where Snow is.

　On the way, he is accosted by the head of House Walker.

'Sir Siddharq, what are you doing ......?　All you have to do is think about getting your fiancé back.
'No, that is not true, Master Walker. The only way for me to get my fiancé back was to defeat the 'hero' over there. But unfortunately, I was defeated by him in a public duel. At the very least, I can't touch the 'Hero' and his fiancée Snow until this 'Dancing Competition' is over and we leave 'Vualhura'. That would be too unseemly.

　Elmiraad walked proudly through the siege of House Walker and stood next to Snow.
　Snow is puzzled, unable to gauge his thoughts.

　Leaving everyone behind, Elmirad declares.

''Of course, this sword is not worthy of me either. Then I guess I'll just have to use it to curry favor with my fiancé for now.''

　With that, he handed the sword to Snow.
　Ryner and Feydert, who are stranded in the distance, let out a small scream.

　Snow takes the sword and thanks him.

'Oh, thanks ....... Elle .......
Don't mind me. I'm just trying to protect the Sacred Duel. Now, Snow's hand will bring it back to its rightful owner. It's a fitting end to this duel.

　Snow nods as Elmirad leads the way.
　Then he raised his sword and shouted.

''Di, Dear-sama aaaaah!　Sword! I got the sword!　It's me, Snow, who got it back!
You're a fool, Snow!　Of course you were here to watch the whole thing!　It was your man who took it back!
Huh?　So you won't take credit for me!

　He was reporting to Dia, not me.
　Elmiraad saw the situation and gave a grand sigh.

'That's not that way, Snow ....... Hah, .......'

　Elmirad had set up the situation so far, and Snow had ruined everything.
　But regardless, thanks to him, the cause of Dia's and the others' outburst was gone. Now we can focus on just getting away.

　I put my gratitude into words.

"Thank you, Elmirad!　Great job, Elmirad!　Someday, I'll repay you for everything you've done for me!

　Elmiraad heard my words and laughed, turning only halfway towards me.
　Then I immediately give instructions to my scattered companions.

'Snow, take that and go inside the arena (this way)!　Dear, Rastiala!　For now, let's get it together!

　Snow nodded and tried to move with his sword.
　But the Walkers stand in the way.

''Do you think you can reach them!

　Elmirad stands in front of that person's wall.

'Huh. It's the other way around, Lord Walker. Do you think you're the ones who will lead us to the Snow?　The Siddaruk family, and the guild 'Supreme', have decided to discourage the Walker family from taking advantage of this chaos and imitating bloodlessness. Because as the same great nobles, we cannot overlook them. ......

　Many warriors, represented by Elmirad, intervene.
　The head of the Walker family sees this and swears.

'You think that a great nobleman in name only ...... is against us, House Walker? ......!　Mr. Glenn ......, what a stand up!　Quickly, get Snow!

　The head of the Walker family has many fierce men behind him.
　The representative among them, the former 'strongest' Glenn Walker, was given instructions.

　However, our own Glenn didn't even look at the Walker family head, and bowed to Elmirad.

''Lord Siddharq, thank you for this development. I thank you.

　He then spoke to an elderly man standing next to him.
　The man's name is Fenrir Arrais. If it weren't for Rowen, he would still be known as the 'Sword Sage'.

...... Snow seems to be fine. So, as arranged, Fenrir-san, please take care of the Apostle-sama.
Yeah, I'm on it.
I'm going to help little Rustyala.

　After a short conversation, Mr. Glenn and Fenrir Arrais left.

''Glenn-san!　After all, you are--!

　Overcoming the head of the Walker family, Mr. Glenn ran in the direction of Rustyala. Then, Fenrir Arrais heads to Dia's place.

　Fenrir Arrais, in a friendly manner, stands next to Dia.

''Yo, Sis. You're still doing the same dumb stuff.''
'Old Aleis ....... Are you interrupting me again ......?
'Nope, not this time. That time I didn't understand the story well and was in your way ....... This time I know exactly what I'm talking about. I won't lose sight of what I need to do.

　As if to protect Dia, he draws his sword.
　He then points his sword at the enemies who are trying to catch Dia. That intimidating feeling is extraordinary. He should no longer be old enough to wield a sword, but he's not even comparable to that Rowen.

　The surrounding knights shudder and narrow the siege.

''Sword Saint Lord ....... No, Sir Aleiss ....... Don't tell me you're planning to interfere with the Hoosiers?
Your ancestors asked me to do something for you: ....... I will do my best to support Aikawa Kanami and his friends. ......

　Several knights get in between Fenrir Arrais.
　Fenrir Arrais, as he said, intercepted them with all his might.

　The swords held by the knights are all snapped in half by a high-speed flash that would be unbeatable to receive unless it was me or Rowen.
　Fenrir Arrais holds his sword in his right eye and swears.

My name is Fenrir Arrais, the current head of House Arrais, the sword that destroys evil. I am the current head of House Arrais, the sword that destroys evil. I stand before you with the pride of being a descendant of the Swordsman's Rowen. If any of you are brave enough to try to surpass my sword, come to me. Even if ten thousand men stand in a row, they will not be allowed to pass.

　Unlike Rowen, it was the oath of a dignified 'Sword Saint'.
　The solemnity of the atmosphere caused many knights to retreat.

　And just a short distance away, Glenn-san had arrived at Rustyala's place.

''So, where's Glenn?''

　Rastiara asked Mr. Glenn frankly when he appeared.

'I'll always live for Snow-san. So, I'm on Lastiara's side this time.
'Yes!　Then take on all those 'Seven Celestial Knights' (Celestial Knights) and Hoosiers' pursuers over there, all of them!
'Haha, still the same: ....... But you certainly asked for it. All of you, I'll hold you all accountable.

　With a wry smile, Glenn takes his gains out of his pocket.
　He's a rare dagger user in the Confederacy.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a few daggers with strings attached and take a unique stance.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. That's the least I can do.

　He then called the opponents of all the Hoozeyers' knights here "that much".
　There was a certain competence and pride in their eyes.
　He showed why he was only whispered to be the strongest in the Confederacy with his body.

　He kept his eyes on all the knights around him and told Rustyala one last word.

''--In return, I'll ask you to take care of Snow-san.
Okay, okay.

　Rastiara leaves the place to Mr. Glenn and tries to leave the place.
　The Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights) move to stop it. However, his movement is blocked by the dagger thrown by Mr. Glenn.

　After confirming that the engagement had begun, Rustyala jumped.
　He called out to his comrades as he leapt across the bleachers.

'Dea, Snow, hold on!　I'll fly!

　First, he holds Dia, protected by Fenrir Arrais, with his right arm, and then he grabs Snow by the neck, protected by Elmirad.
　Then, just like that, he jumps over the heads of many people.

　I confirm the departure of the three of them and call out to Sera-san and Maria, who were looking for an opportunity in the distance.

'Sera-san, take Maria and come over here too!
'Oh, let's do it!

　With a reply, Sera changed into her wolf form. She then runs out of the spectator area with Maria on board.
　The wards disappear and all of his friends enter the arena.

　The spectacle of leaving so many soldiers behind reminds me of the time I kidnapped Rastiara from the cathedral.

　At that time, I had few friends.
　It was so urgent that I had to rely on that Palinkron. I'm not going to be the only one who's been in this situation.

　-- but now it was different.

　Rustyala, carrying Snow and Dea, stands beside me.
　Sera-san, carrying Maria, will also arrive.

　Of course, many knights and soldiers also enter the arena, attracted by this, as well.
　However, my companions - all of the "Epic Seekers" - become a wall to prevent them from doing so.

　It was the sub-master, Rail Senx, who was commanding it.
　After Rail-san dismissed the knights who were trying to break in, he spoke to me.

''Boy, it looks like you've broken through the 'ordeal' ....... 'The one who steals the reason of the earth' and 'The one who steals the reason of darkness', the two 'trials' .......
Yes, sir.

　I reply shortly.
　He was in the same place once when Palinkron cast a spell on me. He was probably the man with the strongest connection to Palinkron in the place.
　But that man had the kindest eyes of the place.

　Looking at me and Maria with those eyes, Mr. Rail confesses.

'...... I knew you guys wouldn't be able to break through. I thought you had talent, but your hearts were weak. I thought that if there was a world of convenience in front of me, I would spend my time of repose there. No, perhaps that was just what I wished for.
'No, my heart remains weak. I'm sure I couldn't get out of it alone. I owe a lot to Mr. Rail for bringing me this far. ......

　I bow to Mr. Reil, who is supposed to be my enemy.

'Do you have nothing against me, ......?'

　Mr. Reil was surprised.
　As for him, he may have been so ready to show up that he wouldn't complain if he was killed here and now.

''I would be lying if I said I had no resentment. But you are not like Palinkron. You were still concerned for me when you held me in your custody. Even when I lost my memory, you did your best to be there for me. I remember it well. You certainly wanted me and Mary to be happy.
'Ha, ha. Maybe it's just an act, ......?
I don't mind. More importantly, you are what Epic Seeker needs. Beating you here would destroy the 'Epic Seeker' that has made you so famous.

　There was no doubt about it.
　The Epic Seeker, a guild where the inexperienced me was the guild master on top of the inexperienced me, and the unwilling Snow and Palinkron were the submasters. The reason it was running so well was because of the last submaster, Rail-san.

　I respect and admire Rail-san with all my heart.
　Hearing that, Mr. Rail let out a small "I can't compete with you".

　Then, with a serious expression on his face, he tries to make good on his old promise.

''...... You have successfully defeated the 'Stealer of Earth's Reason'. The magic stone of proof is also there. As promised, I'll tell you all I know.

　I didn't think there was any falsehood there.
　Neither Mr. Reil nor Palinclone would lie in a deal like this.
　So I listen to them, with a serious look on my face.

'If we're going after that guy, I'm pretty sure it's 'mainland (...)'

　Mr. Reil flatly sells information about Palinkron.

'Palinkron was planning to cultivate you into a 'spark of strife': ....... The guy is very secretive, and I don't know the details. But I'm sure the bigger things get, the more he's going to love it. If you're going to go after that guy, be careful and go: ......

　Mr. Reil was supposed to be one of the Palinclones.
　But he wished me safety on the road, as if he were one of mine.

'Mr. Reil is one of the Palinclones, right ......?'
Yeah, I do. So don't take my word for it. Just keep it in the back of your mind and you'll be fine.
Why would someone like you ......, with a guy like that--
'He's a rotten guy. He's a bad character, a liar, an outcast, and an a**h*le, but ....... He's a friend of mine. ......

　I guess there are things that have been building up since I was a child that I don't understand.
　With that one word, I had no choice but to agree, and end my talk with Mr. Rail.

　Indeed, I've received my reward.
　Then all that's left to do now is to settle the score of my life in Lauravia.
　I'm going to be honest with everyone who's been protecting me.

"I declare to everyone at ...... 'Epic Seeker' as Guild Master. As of this time, me and Snow Walker will be leaving the guild.

　It's very selfish, but I still have to declare.
　I was in The Epic Seeker with a false memory. That's the same as lying to them. The real me is not the kind of person who can live with the guild. I confess that.

''I'll leave the rest to Rail-san, Teyri-san and Volzak-san. These three are the ideal submasters. And then the Guildmaster will go back to being a blank. Probably always blank. Because there are no 'heroes' anywhere that are worthy of a Guildmaster. I'm sure there is nowhere ......

　I was ready to be denounced and cursed.
　However, when the guild members heard of my withdrawal, their expressions were very calm. --except for the child members.

''Eh, yeah!　Master, you're going to quit?
Hey, Ceri. Did you see the 'dance competition' properly?　The master was a guildmaster who didn't want to be a guildmaster because of the Palinkron scam. But that ends today. You should know that much: ......
'Oh, it's over for today!　No way, I thought the legend of the Master would start here!

　The adults, Alibers-san, chided the pure-hearted and young Ceri-chan's surprise.
　All the adults, except for Seri, seemed to have expected me to leave.
　The guild members who were watching the "Dance Tournament" understand the situation after hearing my scream in the semi-finals.
　But they're still protecting me because of their good-natured nature.

　One by one, they leave me with their farewells.
　By the end, they call me Master. ......

So long, Master. Well, all the promising kids that our scrappy one (Palin) sub-master (Kron) brought with him have left the group in the middle. I knew this would happen one day, actually.
"Take care of our pretty(ish) sub master(s). I won't forgive you if you make me cry. ...... Oh, and stop by the Epic Seeker when you get back. I'll give you at least one scratch this time, Master.
After all that shouting, I know better. The Master is not a 'hero'. That's why he can't stay here. Isn't that what it is?　But I'm grateful for it. It was not a bad day. I could dream that the Master was the 'hero' we were looking for.

　Up until the time of our parting, everyone in Epic Seeker was an anomaly.
　However, looking back, I don't think they were ever normal.

　It's as if they admired the "hero" that is me, but were convinced that there was no way I was going to stay in Epic Seeker forever.
　To them, the 'hero' is no longer a deity. Maybe that was why they thought that there was no way that a 'hero' close to that divinity could be contained in one guild.

　Everyone is sending me off with a pleasant expression.
　I also send a farewell greeting with the same expression.

''Thank you for your help ......!　'Epic Seeker' remains the same, be there for the people: ......!

　As soon as you say goodbye, you build your magic.
　I pour the rest of my magic into it and let the snow fall from the sky.

　Seeing me covered in white snow, the MC, who is blocked by a wall of people, shouts out.

''What?　Could it be Kanami!　Are you trying to escape?　There's more interviews!　The award ceremony!　Lots of ceremonies and commemorations left to do!
'Um, ......, I'm declining the whole thing: ......'
'No!　If Kanami and the others are gone here, there will be no winner, no runner-up, and no best four!
I'm, uh, sorry to hear that.
'No!　It's deadly for the people running it!

　While I am having a final conversation with the MC, the competitors in the bleachers are entering the arena.
　I end the conversation with the MC and announce to the approaching Walkers, "I'm going to take Snow.

'--I'm sorry, but I'm taking Snow with me. She said she wanted to go out. And I want to make that happen for her.

　Snow next to me curtsies.

'I'll be going ....... Thank you so much for everything you've done for me. ......

　It wasn't the Walker family that responded to the goodbyes, but everyone in The Epic Seeker.
　On behalf of the group, Teri approached Snow.

'Go ahead, Snow: ......

　In the back of the room, Volzak also waved silently with his back turned.
　Snow smiled and waved back.

　Next I declare to the Hoosiers.

'Of course, we'll take Rastiara and Diah with us. They're not your tools. They are my people.

　The "Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)" and the others admitted their defeat and the air was an air of forsaking. Ragne-chan, for example, waved her hands towards us with a very bright face.
　Their work ethic was now a complete formality.

　The ones who were stuck in the middle of the road were Feydert and the others who had come at the direction of the Senate.
　They seem to be ranting about a lot of things in the distance, but they haven't even been allowed inside the arena because of Mr. Glenn and Fenrir Arrais.

　I then speak to one of the 'Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)' who is a little far away, by name.

''Ryner!　We're going after a Palinclone!　If you're still trying to avenge them, follow them to the mainland!　Let's settle it there!

　Ryner's face was bitter as he was unable to move until the end due to his sister's interference.

　There shouldn't be anything left to say now.
　All that's left to do is to thank him.

　I make white snowflakes dance and generate a larger "Connection" door in the blizzard.

　Then I open that door and shout to the audience for the last time.
　With a voice loud enough to be heard by the magic tool's microphone and as loud as Snow's vibrating magic, I give my thanks.

''Well then, ladies and gentlemen!　Goodbye!　Thank you for all your support--!

　The crowd cheered back like Yamahiko.
　The spectators also enjoyed the big stand-up fight after the match.
　They seemed to be satisfied with the unprecedented ending of the tournament.

　They seemed to be satisfied with the unparalleled conclusion of the "Dance Tournament" and we disappeared into the snow with applause.

“--I’ll see you somewhere else!

　After saying that, we pass through the door of the Connection.

　--This is how our "Dance Tournament" ended.

　This time, no one was left out, and we cleared the labyrinth's ordeal.