The large mansion that Yuto was led to by the attendants of the Shitennji family was already filled with numerous people who seemed to have entered this great festival of entry into the house.
　This mansion was built in a western style of architecture.
　Passing through the large entrance, they were taken straight to a venue on the first floor that had space to host a grand dance party, and a lawn-covered courtyard that spread out in front of the venue was opened up.
　Apparently, this was used as a waiting area for the participants, and drinks and snacks were provided.

(.........I'm not surprised anymore though.)

　Yuto, who was slightly taken back by the Shitennji family's flamboyance, was told by the guide to wait in this place for a while, and then he moved to the end of this waiting hall, alone.

We'll have to wait for Gaston to contact us before we can make a mark. (It's not too late to wait for Gaston's call...)

　Looking around at the figures in the hall, Yuto sighed.

　...yes?　Ah!　I'm here...

　The hall was buzzing, and when Yuto looked at the group that had just entered, he saw a boy he had met and seen on the rookie exam. After all, he stands out because of his elated attitude and large size.

''The Huang family is participating.......and it seems the heir apparent himself is participating?

Yeah, I hear he's very talented, even for a boy. Anyway, do you know about the vampire break-in at this year's rookie exam?　I heard that you fought off those intruding vampires.

'What?　You're that good!　 I don't want to hit you in the first round, I can't even plan a countermeasure if you don't show me your hand.

'That's right. The problem is........it depends on how this big festival is selected. We're going to whittle this number of people down to one in a few days, so it won't just be a tournament system.

Mmm....

　Yuto listens to the participants around him, but his face has a sense of discomfort at the forefront.

(Yellow Hero........I'll never make eye contact with him. I'm sure the other side won't remember us, but if I get involved, it'll be a hassle)

　At the same time as Yuto made up his mind to do so, Hero grinned with satisfaction at the reaction to him around him.

''Hmmm, big brother Hideo, you're getting a lot of attention!

''........Akika, why are you coming to us?

'Cause it looks like fun!

'You know I'm not here for fun. I'm here to take Mizuho-san out of this trivial festival...

It's good, I won't interfere. Besides, if I hadn't pushed my brother back this time, you wouldn't have participated, would you?

....

Wow, that's quite a lot of guys. By the way, it's amazing that so many men are gathered around one girl. Maybe this is how I'll decide who to marry, too.

'Nah!　You can't do that!　You're with me, my brother, and I approve....

　The heroes raise their voices at Akihana's mannerisms, but Akihana looks around with curious eyes as she goes through.

''The age range is all over the place, there's a good old uncle too.......hmm?　Ah!　There's a guy over there who looks like he's about your brother's age!

　Akika pointed to a boy who was standing alone at the end of the hall.

'An?　 That kind of small fry will disappear soon anyway..........not worth dealing with.

I'm gonna go talk to him!

Oh, come on!　Akika!

　Akika doesn't even pay attention to the hero's restraint and goes.

(Hmm, as far as I can see, it's about half of the people who are not even accompanied by a squire. (I shouldn't assume too much.)

　While thinking about it, Yuto thinks that he should check out the area around the mansion as well.

''Hey, you!　A participant in this big festival?

...What?

　Yuto was suddenly spoken to and turned back to the owner of the voice.
　There was a girl in a Chinese dress looking at us with interest. From the looks of it, she looks like a junior high school student.

''Ah, yes, but.......what about you?''

'Heh, I knew you were a participant!　You're on your own?　That's awesome!　You want to be my son-in-law that badly. Do you belong to an institution?　What's your rank?　What's your name?　Does my brother know about this?

　Yuto is disconcerted by the girl who completely ignores Yuto's questions and only hits him with what she wants to hear, like a machine gun.

''Wait ... a minute.''

(What ... what ... what is this girl?　Yeah?　Hmm?　(Chinese clothes ... well, no way...)

　Yuto had a bad feeling, and when he looked towards Hero, he saw Hero coming closer, glaring at him.

''........!　Kiki, are you really related to the Huang family or something?

''That's right - I'm the sister of the Yellow Hero who's joining us this time. Hey, hey, so tell me, what's your name and rank?　Or is it a secret?

'Good!　Sister?　I'm sorry!　I just had to remember something!

'Oh!　Wait!

　When Yuto panicked and tried to run away, Akika grabbed Yuto's arm.

''What? You don't have to run away!

'Wow!　Hey, you!　Please let me go!　They're coming!　It's going to be a pain in the ass!

'It's not you, it's Akika!　You should at least tell me your name too, hey!

All right!　My name is Yuto Du Du!　Okay, here we go!　I mean, come on!　Leave me alone!

　Akihana didn't care about the unwillingness of Yuto, but this time she held Yuto's arms with both hands. Seeing this sister's actions, Hero opened both eyes wide.

''What's your rank?''

"D!" because it's a "D"!　Give me a break!　Mr. Akika!　Your brother's aura of trouble has increased from earlier!

Hmmm ... a D, that's normal. I'm glad you decided to join us, so when did you take it?

　In Yuto's vision, he can see that Hero is already close by. Moreover, his face is completely angry. Even though he doesn't like it, he can see that if he gets involved with Hero now, it will be the most troublesome thing in the world.

''This year's rookie exam!

'What?　Then you're not with your brother.

'Yes!　Because we're in sync!　Isn't that better?　Hey!

　Hearing that they were heroes' peers, Akihana was surprised and Yuto took this opportunity to pull out his arm.

''Ah!''

　At the same time as Akika raised her voice, Hero's angry voice could be heard.

''Hey, you!　What are you doing to my sister!

　For a moment, Yuuto's mind felt heroic in the thought process of thinking that his sister was doing something more to him than he was in this situation, but here, it was important to do his best to disengage. Yuto immediately fled from the spot with a single glance.
　Akihana looks at the direction in which Yuto escaped as if impressed.

''He's gone........ If it was your brother, you would never get out of it........

'Akihana!　You're okay!　That guy..... next time I see you.

Big brother, don't you know who that guy was?　She said she and her brother were in sync with each other, right?

What?　What the hell...

'Yeah, I heard you got a rank D on your rookie exam this year.

"I don't know. I don't even have to remember such a rank D inferior ability. In fact, I can't remember anyone with that unpleasant expression on their face. And if I recall, rank D was the lowest rank in my generation.

'Oh, really? So you're in the same class with Mizuho-san.

Well ... yeah.

'Oh, that means that. That guy is also in love with Mizuho-san. Yeah, yeah, that's why he joined, even though he was a rank D, he must have gotten up the courage to join, I'm sure.

!

　Hero's face twisted in displeasure at Akihana's words.

''Yeah?　Or is that it?　Do you want to be welcomed by Shitenji?　I've never heard of a house called Dou Dou Dou before.

''Did you say Dou Dou Dou?　I still haven't heard of it, no house or name like that. Probably drawn to the name of Shitenji and dreaming of being undignified, which is what a lowly person would think.

Well, hey, and that's not rank D. It's a waste of time to join in, isn't it? You're right, he's a bit too silly.

　When he said that, Akihana chuckled.

''But big brother, that guy seemed to know his brother very well, right?

"...Yeah?　Huh, that would be true. Because there's no way anyone can forget this yellow hero once they've seen him.

Yeah, she said my brother was a pain in the ass. You know your brother well!

...What?

　With a jerk, the hero froze, and this time he gradually began to tremble.

''Ah........that low-powered person, next time I see you I will kill you!

'Pupu........interesting. Synchronization with your brother, I hope he doesn't disappear soon, I'll just check it out!　His physical skills look awesome but I don't think he's going to win out.

''Hero-sama, I'm afraid the briefing on the Great Festival is about to begin.

　He called out to them, but behind the angry hero and the blazing eyes of Qiu Hua, there were the Huang family's followers who were sighing at the two of them.