When Yuto arrived at the venue shortly before the time specified on the rookie exam invitation, the party to hold the exam was already ready.
　At the reception booth next to the entrance of the venue, he was asked to check the ID number given to him beforehand, and then he entered the venue sequentially.
　But........as soon as Yuto entered, he was completely deflated.

　The reason for this is that new people with abilities from all over the world have gathered for this test, and in terms of numbers, there are more than a hundred people, including those involved and those who seem to be their followers.
　And there were many treats lined up in the hall. It even looked like an adult social gathering from Yuto's eyes.
　What also deflated Yuto the most was the fact that everyone was dressed formally for the party. Furthermore, the people of the same generation who seemed to be taking the exam also looked quite comfortable.

　On the other hand, Masato is wearing jeans and an innerwear with a long-sleeved shirt that looks like a high school student.

This is not the right place. This is too embarrassing. I didn't know it was like this. I wanted to take the exam discreetly and go home as soon as possible, but...

　Contrary to his intentions, Yuto clearly stood out from the crowd. Odorlessly entering the hall, Masato stood at the edge just outside the entrance, seemingly without a place to be.

''Hey. What are you?　Dressed like that...are you related?

　As soon as he entered, he was approached, and when he turned his head, a boy in a bright Chinese dress was standing there. Behind him are three large men who are plain in comparison to the boy, but who also wear Chinese clothing and look strong.
　However, Yuto was a bit relieved to see a boy of his age.

''Oh, I'm an examinee and my name is Dou Dou Dou. Are you also an examinee?　Nice to meet you....

　Yuto holds out his right hand as a handshake.

''Candidate?　Kukku. How dare you come in here looking so dirty. What are you, a natural born psychic?　Well, even if you're a natural, it's probably not a big deal in any family anyway. You should be encouraged at best as an examinee at the same time as this yellow hero (Kouhideuo). If the level of this year's examiners is too low, it will be a nuisance to those around you.

　The boy who called himself Huang Hero only said what he wanted to say and gave a sarcastic smile and turned his back on Yuto with a ridiculous attitude. Even the expressionless followers followed suit.

''Ah........''

　After looking at the back of the departed hero, Yuto looked at his right hand that had no place to go.
　And then he clenched it tightly.

''Ya, jerk!　Is that normal?　That's what I mean!

　The hall gradually became noisy as Yuto was indignant by himself and looked frustrated near the entrance.
　What?　And as Yuto looked up, he noticed that the surrounding gazes were gathering on the group that had just entered. Yuto also curiously checked the group in the direction of their gaze.

''Ah, that's the one from earlier........''

　It was a group of girls who had just yelled at Yuto in front of the coffee shop. Looking at the girl from the side of the entrance, Yuto could see that her profile still looked unhappy.

''Hey........that's Mizuho-sama, the next head of the Shitenji family,''

'That..... I had seen a little bit of you a long time ago....................but you've grown beautiful.

Whatever it is I hear you'll get a chance to go out with him if you beat him. What do you say? Come on. Give it a shot.

'Idiot!　It won't do them any good if it kills them. You know what happens to the best people who have ever played.　He's going to put them all in the hospital.

　Naturally, there was a human wall around the Shitenji family, and Yuto could hear them talking about various things.

(The Shitenji family is amazing...)

　Information comes in that is completely unknown to Yuto. As Yuto looked at the girl's dignified figure from the far end of the human wall, curiously, someone came out to block the front of that group of Shitenji family members.

''Hey, Mizuho-san. It's been a while.''

Long time no see... who are you?　You

(Oh, that ... that jerk from earlier!)

　The hero who came out of the human fence, dressed very well, twisted his face for a moment at Mizuho's reply.

''Gu!　Yellow Hero. Have you forgotten?

''Oh, the Huang family........ I'm sorry. I tend to forget the names of people I don't care about very easily. But you're not the only one, so don't worry about it. I'll leave you with this.

Wait, wait!　Would you say that if I were your future husband?

　Mizuho's shoulders responded with a jerk as she tried to slip past the hero.

''.......What does it mean?''

'If I can beat you at everything and win, then we can get engaged.... If that's the case, then who would that be without me?

'Hmm, I never said that, and it's a long way off, but you've got yourself in a bit of a bind. Then I'll make a special point of telling you that you don't deserve me here. I don't want you to ever put that joke in my face again.

'Huh, you're kidding me.... Who are you talking to!

Now I'm seeing the joke on your face that is in front of me. Why don't you come over here and get it?　Put more shame on that joke of a face.

　Mizuho, who wasn't in a good mood to begin with, was more outspoken than ever. The fact that Hero spoke to her with the same content as the reason for her bad mood also contributed to Mizuho's bad mood.
　In that sense, Hero's way of talking to you was beyond bad timing.
　The hall fell silent in an instant due to the extremely harsh conversation between Mizuho and Hideo.

(Ko, scary~)

　Yuto was still watching the situation from the last row of the outfield.
　Suddenly, the tension in the hall increased to the extreme.
　The participants felt the spiritual power begin to converge on the hero with a strong face.
　Moreover, it was an enormous amount. Even Yuto was surprised and dazzled by the hero.
　But that's not all. An equal amount of power begins to gather on Mizuho, who is smiling fearlessly. Therefore, in this instant, the hall is on the verge of panic with the two of them in the center.

(Not good!　(You're overdoing it!)

　At the same time as Yuto thought that, each of the squires behind both of them, who had changed their complexion, hurriedly tried to get in between them.

''Well, well, I mean........calm down, both of you.''

　Finally, arbitration came in. An air of urgency could be felt from the surrounding crowd to stop it quickly.
　But.........contrary to the expectations of the surroundings, the person between them was a boy who was clearly dressed out of place.

''What. You.

You!　Earlier!

Look, look, I thought we were going to take the test together.　We shouldn't fight...

　Yuto smiles powerlessly. His figure is truly a sheep caught between a tiger and a wolf.......
　Time passes for half a second, sandwiching that clearly under-utilized arbitrator.
　Mizuho sighs as she looks at the frightened smiling arbitrator and brushes her own hair back.

''........something has gone cold. You!　I admit it's brave, but you could die next time. You just have to be more aware of your opponent's capabilities and the situation.

　With a sullen look, he points a finger at Yuto with a bishoujo and warns him.

''Tch. Hey let's go!

　The heroes also noticed their surroundings here, and as if they thought it was a bad idea to leave the stone, they instructed their squires to leave the place.
　The entire hall was filled with relief as the two parties left to keep their distance. Even their respective squires wiped off their cold sweat and followed their young masters.

　Left in place and exposed to the curious eyes of those around him, Yuto laughed and apologetically returned to the edge near the entrance of the hall, which was quickly becoming a permanent position, "Hahaha.
　The Shitendera family's attendant, Kamizen Akira, looked at Masato as he headed towards the edge.

''That boy........I think it's Do-Do-Do-kun, right?''

Did you know?　Well, it's scary to be so lifeless or completely ignorant, isn't it? Well, I'm glad it turned out that way.

No, did you see where the boy came from?

'What?　No, I didn't notice but I was concentrating on Mizuho-sama. So what is it?

'No, it's nothing. I hadn't noticed it either...



　Someone was watching this one act from the front of the hall, behind a curtain by the stage.
　The man had his brown hair set tightly and wore a tuxedo on his muscular body.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. And that body movement......... I didn't expect you to be a wielder of the Sacred Way in the rank test.

　He muttered and burst out laughing.