What?　I gave the answer?

　Lasser Singh Stark reads his answer.
　I heard this just before the entrance ceremony began.
　To the headmaster, Imdahl told me that he was coming to my side.

He said, "As I recall, you are the one who gave the speech. Wasn't the answer supposed to be given by another student?

That's what I was going to do. They said it was a last minute thing, but it's gone dark.

　Cloud cover.........
　So, you mean you got scared right before the ceremony.
　Shameful.
　It's because the aristocrats are all weak-willed people, despite their elaborate talk.
　Well..... And I am a country nobleman myself.

I thought about withdrawing my answer, but I've decided to leave it to you, the chief executive. It's a fine day. It's a fine day, and I hope we won't have too much confusion in front of our guests.

'So, but..... I don't have a speech or anything in mind.

Don't be afraid. You just have to say hello the way you want to.

　Heimdall tapped him on the shoulder.

　Then Cecil and Sarasa, who were listening beside him, concurred.

'That's good!　And Lasell should have been the one giving the speech in the first place.

"I, too, think it would be better if Mr. Racel read the answer.

'You guys..... Just think of it as something else.

"Nihihihi...

　Cecil showed his teeth and smiled like a bad boy boy.

　Totally.........
　You don't even know what people are thinking.

''I don't know what's going to happen.

　I had to cower my shoulders.


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　After the long Heimdahl's greeting, the next person to take the stage was the Student Government Association President, Vael Dee Rivild.

　She shook her long silver hair and showed off her fairy looks to the new students to the fullest.
　Those who didn't know her were immediately captivated, and her cheeks were raised to the top of their heads by both men and women.
　However, as the greetings began, the spring weather froze in an instant.

'Congratulations to all the new students on your enrollment,' I'm Vael Di Rivild, president of the Student Government Association.

　And--.
　It was good until it began with a safe greeting.

But that is the end of the celebration. I would like to give you all a word of advice. There is no seniority or juniority, no friends or camaraderie in this school of adventurers. Not even your instructors can be your predecessors. What is standing beside you is.... It is the enemy!　He is a hateful enemy who interrupts and prevents you from living your life with his clay feet. This is not a metaphor. It would be nice to hold hands on good terms now. But in a long life, it is not unusual for the person who holds your hand to swing a sword in front of you. This is evidenced by historical examples such as 'The Bitter Cup of Guacabal' and 'The Opening of the Heavy Artillery West'.


　Fight.


Be relentless, be savage, be ugly. It doesn't matter if people are pointing back at you, you'll still win. Fortunately, this schoolhouse is the best place to be when it comes to being strong. So make sure you use it thoroughly. Take advantage of your seniors, juniors, friends, colleagues, instructors - and your enemies.

　Instead of quieting down, all of the students were in a state of disbelief.

　It couldn't be helped.
　Most of them have been good friends all their lives.
　For those of us who have lived in a relationship with no financial ties, just a friendship that has no reality, Vael's words must be too terribly realistic for us to understand.

　The next thing I know, Vael bows his head and is about to step off the stage.
　The applause begins to slow down.
　I didn't know what the hell had happened, and most of the new students were clapping in dismay.

　Meanwhile, me and Vael switch places under the podium.
　He turned his icy eyes to me for a moment, then muttered a few words.

'I'm counting on you, freshman representative.

　A quick, cold wind seemed to blow through.
　As I walked past, Vael took his seat, where the faculty and staff were seated.

　I regained my composure.
　I climbed up on the platform and stood in front of the podium.

　Then--.


　I activated the magic (I'm not going to be able to do this, I'm not going to be able to do this, I'm not going to be able to do this, I'm not going to be able to do this, I'm not going to be able to do this, I'm not going to be able to do this, I'm not going to be able to do this, I'm not going to be able to do this, I'm not going to be able to do this, I'm not going to be able to do this.)


　My speech is over.
　I bowed my head for the last time and stepped off the podium.
　My footsteps are the only sound that echoes through the ceremony.
　The watery silence was replaced by an explosion of cheers.



　As if by indication, all the new students, guests, and faculty and staff were on their feet.
　At some point, the standing ovation began, and the delicate atmosphere after Vael's provocative speech quickly turned my color.
　The entrance ceremony hall was swallowed up in a whirlwind of applause.

'Wow!'
That was a great speech.
I'm starting to cry...
'I didn't know there were new students like this.... Galvale's future looks bright.

　Tributes were paid.
　Some of the new students and ladies were crying loudly and their faces were red.
　All people are praising me, the [villager].

　I pass by the faculty and staff seats.
　Heimdahl and Vael also stood up and applauded.
　So did the rest of the faculty and staff.

　No one is going to blame me for using my magic on the stage (I wish I hadn't) (I wish I hadn't) (I wish I hadn't) (I wish I hadn't) (I wish I hadn't) (I wish I hadn't) (I wish I hadn't).

'That was an excellent answer, Mr. Lasell. I never thought I'd hear a speech like that in an impromptu fashion.... I'm glad I asked for it.

　Heimdall raved about it.
　There was a single tear dripping in Vael's blue eyes beside him as well.
　It's truly a tear in the eye of a demon.

'I was honestly moved. I didn't expect him to give such a moving answer.... I'll admit it. As far as speeches go, I lost.

　A declaration of defeat pops up.
　I responded auspiciously with a "thank you" and left.
　After that, I was approached several times.
　After taking a bit of time, I finally took my original seat.

'Rah-rah-rah-rah-rah!

　I hear Cecil's voice, who was just sitting diagonally behind me.
　When I turned around, I saw Cecil's face turned red and he was crying loudly.
　Slightly disgusting........

''Gusu......... It was really good. Gusu......... I'm so moved. Giggles..... That's great. Not only are you strong, you're also a great speaker. You really can do everything, can't you?

　He sips his nose repeatedly and tells them what he thinks.
　At last, he took out his handkerchief and started sniffing his nose with a cheep.
　Still, Cecil's tears didn't stop.

''Oh, thank you.

"Hmm.... That's unusually obedient. It's a good thing you're so honest. Normally you'd get a not-so-cute answer like 'No, that's not true' or something like that. Guzu......... Could it be that you're still nervous or something?

It's not that... More importantly, Cecil. I want to ask you something.

What?

'Were there any words in my speech that made an impression on you (I'd like to know if they were (I'd like to know if they were)?'

'Memorable words?　Hmm. That's right. I wonder what it is. I don't really remember what it is. I'm sorry, Lasell. I'll ask Sarasa about it later.

No, that's okay. If nothing else, it's fine.

"?　That's weird Lacelle.

　When Cecil finally regained his composure, he sat back in his chair.
　I listened to the greetings of the guest of honor that began on the stage.

　I also followed her lead.
　At first, I listened intently.
　But I couldn't help it.

　I couldn't help but smile.

　Kukku.........

　Impressive words, huh..........
　Even if I say so myself, it's a picky question.

　No wonder Cecil can't answer it.

　After all, I didn't give a speech (I'm not giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech, I'm giving a speech....

　The magic of the [scholar (professor)].........

　[Forced Recognition].

　The magic that ranks high among the [Scholars (Professor)] forces humans to transform their perceptions.

　In other words, I gave the new students gathered at the entrance ceremony, not to mention their families, guests, and even the instructors, the recognition that Lasser Singh Stark gave an inspiring speech.
　So, in everyone's mind, they may know I gave the speech, but they don't remember the content of it. That's natural. I didn't give any speeches.

　Apparently, I've succeeded in casting a spell on all of them.

　The level of the Adventurer's School has gone down.
　With that level of magic output, 300 years ago, even some of the new students (chicks) would have been able to have mental endurance.
　Perhaps the level of basic ability, regardless of whether it's the human race or other races, has fallen.

　He wished there was someone with a little bit of bone in his body, but it was a little less interesting.

　Vael told me to think of those around me as enemies, but they're no longer even enemies to me.

　They're losers.