Episode 44

Translator : Missme

Editor : Aru

Eugene did not budge an eye even when he looked at Cassius. He just stared at him with his blue eyes with its unique sharpness. Unlike Cassius, no emotion was revealed in him. Except his voice is unusually icy.

Whats wrong with them?

Eugene had not often questioned Cassius behaviour. In the first place, they werent talking very well.

Cassius openly expressed his favour to me, and Eugene showed a clear dislike for me, so it was natural that the two had no contact.

It, its almost time to go.

At the awkward words, Eugene turned his head and looked at me, then moved out of the classroom.

Cassius, Im going out now. You must be hungry, so dont wait for me and go ahead. Ill be right back.

Cassius had a subtle air of regret, but not more stubbornness.

Yes, I see. Ill be waiting at the cafeteria.

Yes, see you later!

I waved my hand at Cassius in a hurry and left the classroom.

As expected, there was no Eugene in the hallway. He must have been offended and left first.

I grumbled to myself, walking in the empty hallway.

Ck, hes too sensitive for nothing. .

Whos sensitive?

As I turned the corner, I saw a man with familiar silver hair and blue eyes. He looked down at me with his arms crossed as usual, with a look of disapproval somewhere.

You didnt go first?

I was on my way, but you just came out.

Uhyeah?

But why are you turning around and looking at me?

By the way, you seem slower than usual. When I come out, youve always already arrived at Professor Frains private room.

Who, whos slow! Dont say anything weird and just come quickly.

Eugenes face turned red and shouted angrily.

Its about time. Isnt it you who asked me to hurry up, Spade?

Oh, yeah.

Hes not good at expressing himself.

Im sure hed waited for me. Hes lying to me because he doesnt want me to find out.

Since the day when the two of us stayed and had a more serious conversation than usual, it was impossible not to notice that Eugenes attitude has become more favourable than before.

In the past, when I forgot to write a class journal, he used to be disdainful or twisted words like a screw bar, but these days he used to remind me of what I had to do with quite soft words such as Spade, dont forget your class journal.

He had waited for me for what hed always done on his own. There were a lot of things we did together.

As I walked along the corridor thinking about this and that, I arrived at Prof. Frains private room.

Oh, youre here. Here, both of you, please sit down.

Professor Frain greeted us with a smile and had prepared chairs and tea for both of us.

Youre both executives of the class, so there is always a lot of work. I feel very relieved as a homeroom teacher because you both did a great job.

No, Thats not a true professor.

Professor Frains words were answered first by Eugene.

Clearly, theres no way he can ever think that way

Looking at that, I think hes definitely a big guy who is proud of himself.

I invited you both today to perform at the schools anniversary banquet.

The school anniversary banquet a performance?

Performances? Did they originally entrust the performance to the students?

I glanced at Eugene, sitting upright next to me at the news that I had never heard of, but he looked calm as if he had already known.

Yes, as some outsiders related to the academy attend the anniversary banquet, two outstanding student representatives from each school year will be selected to present magic in front of the audience. Miss Spade and Sir Ace. were chosen as the first-year representatives because you both were the top and the second.

Its a magical performance. The event was far from the competition format during the division test. In other words, it was similar to the actual test taken during the entrance exam, but it didnt appeal much.

I dont want to be on stage

If both Spade and Ace accept it, youll be able to participate in the performance as a first-year representative. If you dont want to do it, Ill ask another student for their opinion, so you dont have to worry too much.

Then youd better hand it over to someone else

Oh, for your information, participating in performance can be included in your career. It will help you when you take the court wizard exam later on.

Ill do my best!

As soon as I heard the words active career and the court wizard test, I changed my mind like turning my hands upside down and said with my eyes twinkling.

Professor Frain burst into laughter at the sight.

Ah-ha-ha, Miss Spade is over-enthusiastic. Then I think youre going to participate in the performance Sir Ace, are you okay with that?

Yes, Id like to participate.

Yes, then both of you will participate. Ill let you know when the details are decided. And it will be very hard to prepare for the performance and study at the same time. Of course, I trust that you two will do well, but if you have any difficulties, please come to me anytime, okay?

At Prof. Frains words, Eugene nodded.

Its a great honour for both of our first-year representatives to come out of our class. I hope you will be confident in being selected as a representative and continue to be as you are now. Thats it for today.

Yes, thank you.

Up from the chair, Eugene and I returned the teacup to its original place and left Professor Frains private room.

Uh, the performance. Im not confident.

If you dont have confidence, you should make yourself.

Oh, you, please, cant you give me a break? When I hear you, its like a textbook for an upright life, so Im out of breath.

Up, upright life? Whats that?

Oh, anyway

There was a month left before the performance.

It meant that within that month, we should find the most confident magic and prepare to show it to the public.

What am I water and fire again?

Spade.

Huh?

Have you thought of what magic to take part in?

Of course no, since I just heard it for the first time.

Youve never heard of it?

Eugene raised her eyebrows and looked surprised.

Its been an annual event for the first and second best to participate in a banquet to celebrate its anniversary.

Eugene, who was saying that suddenly stopped talking as if he had been hit on the back of his head and shut his mouth.

Huh? Why? It happened every year, what?

no. Nothing.

Eugene spoke with his eyes turned elsewhere.

Rather than that, youre thinking of doing it with magic flames anyway. Isnt that right?

Well, thats true. What are you going to do?

At my words, Eugene put his finger around his mouth and thought about it, then replied a moment later.

I need to think about it.

There was a reason why Eugene couldnt come up with a clear answer.

As mentioned, it was a magical performance in front of the public, and it was really different from the tournament. Fancy magic would be required technically or visually. Therefore, it could have been a little difficult for Eugene, whose main speciality is swift and covert attack magic.

Well, if I ponder a little, the answer will come out. More than that, you~

Huh?

Im practising from right this evening. Come to indoor sparrow at 8 pm.

What?

No, all of a sudden?

Its been less than 10 minutes since I heard that Im performing.

When I looked at Eugene with a puzzled look on my face, he opened his eyes thinly and answered in his usual dull voice.

Its not individual performance, its a joint performance. I mean, you and I have to be good at it.

Huh? Uh Yeah.

We are still in the first grade, but in the third grade, some court wizard came to scout the student representative who performed. Thats how much this is a huge opportunity.

At the moment, his blue eyes, like sapphire, gave out a sharp glow.

Most of the time, it is said that Trump had his eye on the main figure of the performance.

Then Eugene came to a step forward and shouted in a steady voice.

Now that we have this opportunity, we have to complete the performance perfectly. There would be no mistakes at all.

Looking at Eugene like that, I gulped down without realizing it.

I think theres something wrong.

You and I, were targeting Trump. Its only natural that we should be perfect for the performance, Spade.

In Eugenes eyes, looking at me and talking to me, I thought somehow the flames were rising.

Not the usual icy cold snow, but the intensely burning snow hoping for something.

Yeah. Like, like, blue flames.

Yes, youre right, Eugene.

I answered, facing two blazing blue flames.

Lets work hard, both of us.

.

Hey, at times like this, you have to hold my hands and say, yes!'

My hand, which had nowhere to go, remained in the air, and Eugene, glancing down at my hand with his head turned sideways with a slightly red face, eventually sighed and took my hand.

Okay.

as expected, you will never say yes.

Whatever you say, its up to me.

Then he passed me and walked forward.

As soon as I was about to go back to the cafeteria, I heard Eugenes voice from behind me.

Hey! The sparrow is until 8 p.m.! If you forget, Ill kick your ass in the battle class!

He stopped on his way and was shouting at me loudly with his hands around his mouth.

When I saw him, I shouted back loud enough to be heard all around me.

Just do well yourself.

What? Hey!

I heard Eugenes angry voice behind my back, then giggling and running. Listening to his distant voice, somehow I felt so good that I couldnt stop laughing.