Oh dear.........

　I cowered my shoulders.

　To be honest, it's not a good match.
　In terms of experience, "Kurou (Blackbird)" has the edge.
　However, the difference in physical function did not fill it up, but far surpassed it.

　Cecil and Rowan are the avant-garde type.
　For that reason, they don't train in a half-hearted way.
　With Cecil, who has the sturdy body characteristic of the dwarf race, and Rowan, who is a muscle gorilla, they are too bad opponents.

　I thought they would immediately send out a white flag, but 'Black Feather' (Blackbird) did not retreat.

　They made eye contact as if they were showing each other.
　Yeah, and nodded once.
　The smile disappeared and the expression tightened.

　You're getting serious, I guess.

　I'm sure they're going to be entertained from here.

　The right to serve shifts to Cecil and the others.

''Let's see.... Was it like this?''

　Pon and Cecil threw the hemp ball high in the air.

''Suddenly a jumping serve!
Fool!　It's hard to--


　Thud!


　A gust of wind passed through the 'Black Feathers (Blackbird)' and the others.
　In the next moment, there was a dull sound and the hemp ball was buried in the sand.
　There must have been a strong spin on it.
　A slightly burnt smell wafted around the area.

''Nah...!
What?

　He probably couldn't react at all.
　''Black Feather (Blackbird)'' turned around fearfully.
　He stared at the hemp ball buried outside his own camp, and his face turned blue again.

　On the other hand, Cecil missed his serve and snapped his fingers in frustration.

'I see. That's pretty hard to do.''

Hey, man. Cut the power down a bit. Even without this magic, you'll break your wrist.

Hi!
Oh my god.

'I know. I haven't played ballet since I was playing in the dojo in town. I just don't know how to add or subtract.

　Cecil cowered his shoulders and sat back.
　He prepared for his opponent's serve.

　However, 'Black Feather (Blackbird)' is still frozen.

''What's wrong?　I quit!

"Pfft!
But I'm not quitting!　Oooh, you guys, no, it's not too late to stop.

　'Black Feather' (Blackbird) pointed at Cecil and the others and shouted at them.
　However, he was cracking his toes and trembling.

　It's the time for you guys to stop.

　But is this the pride of nobility?
　Or is it the pride of a nobleman, or is it the pride of an experienced person?
　The Blackbird did not step back.

　It started with that blackbird's serve.

　I'm not sure what kind of suspicious move it showed.
　It seems to use magic in earnest.
　Is she trying to hide it with that?
　I can see it in full view of me, but....

　It's probably 【Attribute Granting】.
　The attribute that was given to her is.........
　I see. So that's how it is.
　It's quite an interesting group of people to think about.
　I'm sure they're all students of the Adventurer's School.

　The hemp ball is given to the other party who serves.
　Then the servant activated 【Strengthen Muscle Mass】.

　It seems that the other team over there is also a blacksmith with blonde hair and a warrior with indigo hair.

　He throws the hemp ball high.
　When I leapt at the right time, I met the falling hemp ball.

　With a strong spin, he bends the direction.
　This time, he aimed for the edge of the net.
　Cecil and Rowan, who were poised behind him, plunged forward.
　It was Cecil who took it.

'Guh!'

　Scream.

　Hearing that voice, 'Black Feather (Blackbird)' smiled.

　The hemp ball had a lightning attribute magic on it.
　The lightning strike immediately attacked Cecil.
　Its movement was stopped for a moment.

　Still, Cecil raised the hemp ball.

　The one who reacted was Rowan.
　He must have realized Cecil's condition.
　Instead of raising the toss, he aims for a two-touch.
　He took a big leap and spiked it from somewhat far away.

　Thump!

　This time, a sound similar to the sound of an explosion could be heard.
　A medium-sized indentation was created in the camp at the "Blackbird".
　The center of it was a ballet hemp ball.

"Wha........!
Oh...!

　'Black Feathers (Blackbird)' and the others broke out in a cold sweat again.

　On the other hand, Rowan called out to Cecil.

''Are you alright, Cecil?

No problem. I thought Rowan was the one in pain?

　The lightning attribute was still attached to the hemp ball.
　Even when Rowan hit the spike, the effect should have remained in place.
　However, Rowan was kelchy.

''You know my magic doesn't work on me.

Yeah. Oh. That's right.

　Cecil stood up on his own.
　He received the lightning attribute, but it didn't seem to affect him.

''Hmm........ What's the matter, Cecil-san?''
"Did our serve hurt that badly?　This is not the time to be falling on your ass.

'Ha!　I'm not crazy about being scored.

　You're right....

　I nodded.
　Cecil's mouth doesn't stop.

'Just the right handicap. It's a good idea to go ahead and hit it. I'm not going to use magic on you.

You're gonna have to take that blitz right out of your ass.

I told you. I'm fine.

　Cecil's cochineal eyes flared up like a flame.

　Apparently, they set our attacker on fire.

　The right to serve went to Cecil and the others again.
　It was Rowan who hit it.
　I hit it with about half the force.
　It was still a terrific speed.

''GUNUUUUU!

　The man with the indigo hair snarled.
　He predicts his trajectory and manages to get around.
　He takes the hemp ball with both hands.

　The sphere must be heavy.
　It was a serve that seemed to be slipping into the man's wrist.

'How's that!

　A flash of spirit.
　The hemp ball goes up.
　But the indigo-haired man was busy just raising it.
　He falls to the spot.

　The golden-haired man sees it and takes a spike stance.

　Meet well.
　He gutted the air and passed by Rowan's side as he entered the block.
　But it was an invitation.
　It was Cecil who showed up.

　The hemp ball is sucked into both hands that started sticking out.
　In the moment, Cecil's expression became distorted.

"Ho........

　I'm impressed.

　Apparently the blonde guy activated his magic the moment he hit it.
　It seems that he gave the hemp ball another 【attribute grant】.

　I can't believe she was able to grant magic in that instant.

　I see.
　I'm sure that's what they call themselves in nicknames.

　That 'Black Feather (Blackbird)' and the others look at Cecil, whose face is distorted, and smile faintly.

　But--.

　It's a good idea to have a good time.
　This time he returned it to Rowan exactly.
　Then Cecil takes an aiding stance.
　He's going to spike it.

''What?!''

　At this, 'Black Feather' (Blackbird) was surprised.
　The two of them shouted together.

　Then Cecil flew.
　Her hips became arched and her chest was bent wide.
　It was as if Cecil himself had become a big long bow.

''Eat it!

　Cecil's spike explodes.
　Its ball speed was not very fast.
　The quality of the spin was also moderate.

　Aiming straight at the blonde.

''Ha!　Such an ordinary pitch!　I'm going to bounce you back!

　The blonde was enthusiastic and made a posture.

　As I watched, I cowered my shoulders.

　Oh dear.........

　You haven't forgotten something.
　That hemp ball has the [Attribute Grant] you put into it.

''Gyaaaaah!

　He fell prey to the lightning attribute that he put in himself.
　Naturally, he couldn't catch the hemp ball and it bounced off the blonde.
　The hemp ball rolled straight into a tumbling ball.

　It was a score for Cecil and the others.

　The blonde flopped down.
　He was stunned, spitting smoke out of his mouth.
　Then the indigo-colored man approaches.
　Fortunately, the blonde quickly regained consciousness.

''Wha, why!　Why isn't our magic working?!

　The indigo man shouted.
　He looked at Cecil, who was standing there through the net.

'It worked. But, you know, my demon sergeant's attack hurt a lot more than my demon sergeant's attack. That's all--'

Demon sergeant...?

　He glances at me.

　What's a demon sergeant?
　I'm a nobleman, for one thing, right?

Tch!　d*mn it!　Remember that!

　The two of them fled, leaving behind a moonlighting line.

'Ah!　Hey!　It's going to be interesting to see.

　Cecil's mouth twitched.
　It was Rowan who placed a hand on his angry red hair and stroked it.

'It's because you're threatening me, isn't it?'

'What!　Even Rowan would have been reckless.

I was holding back.

Really?　Maybe your partner got hit by magic and you hit him as hard as you could in a fit of rage?

No, it's not!

　Cecil and Rowan start fighting as usual.
　They were working so well together in the ballet.
　That's not all.
　In battle, Cecil and Rowan work well together like brother and sister, but they are often fighting each other.

　They don't understand each other very well.

　Well, that's not the point.

　I pick up the hemp ball.

"If you want to play ballet that badly, I'll play with you.

'Hey!　Lacelle!

"Oh. This ballet..... This ballet looks pretty interesting. It's good to move your body on the sandy beach. It'll help strengthen your legs and feet.

...it's all part of the training.

Do you disagree?

We like to have fun and enjoy ourselves.

Don't be coy. This is a school trip. Learning at the School for Adventurers means being strong. Not only that, but you will learn the game of ballet. You get to learn the ballet game and kill two birds with one stone.

　I let out a "kukku" and the corners of my mouth lifted.
　I was filled with motivation.

''It's started, Lacelle's training idiot...''

It's Lacelle, you know. That's the way it is.

　But for some reason, a sigh escaped from those around him.