I won all my matches easily and proceeded to the finals.

Even for me, Hiding Magic <Najira> has a large power consumption and I had to leave it permanently on but all my opponents were even smaller fry than Kurt so my average match times were less than 3 seconds. Due to this, I didnt have to worry about exhausting my magic power.

I have confirmed the destruction of Noirias sword. The victor is Arnos Voldigod.

Cheers came from one corner of the auditorium where my fan union and the white clothes have gathered while a different commotion was coming from elsewhere.

Seriously.again.another one defeated.

Hes got to the finals unhurt..? Its a strength you wouldnt expect from a mixed-race

Then all we can do is trust in the demon sword saint.

Aah, Ray Grandori also has flawless victories. Im sure he will meet our expectations.

I headed back to the waiting room with the words of the royal faction lingering behind me.

Misa is waiting for me.

Are you going now?

Aah. Straight after I talk to my parents.

I then leave the waiting room and head to the auditorium bumping into my father on the way.

Aah Arnos. Father has to go to work now but Ill definitely come to watch you tomorrow.

If youre busy dont worry about it. Theres the magic broadcast as well.

The demon sword tournament is being broadcast across Deiruheido with Remote Clairvoyance <Rimnet>.

The equipment to broadcast it has spread to about 50% of Deiruheido so quite a few people can now watch it and that is one of the reasons the royal factions dont want me winning.

Dont worry. This is your big moment. Even if Im busy Ill still come watch you.

My father slaps me on the shoulder.

Uh..!

He probably forgot he was injured.

He really overworked himself.

I heal my fathers injuries with Healing <Ento>.

Hows that?

O..Oooh Im healed! As expected from Arnos. Theres no pain at all no matter how much I move!

My father makes some useless movement back and forward and side to side and

Uoohh.!!

He stumbled and hit his head against the wall. My father crouches down cradling his head.

Ugugu.sorry. Healing once more please..

Itll heal even if I leave it.

The spell should still be active. It doesnt require using again.

..Oh. It really did heal.

My father stands up.

See you.

Shaking my hand my father runs away quickly.

Sorry your father is so busy. Hes overworked but he still made time to come see you.

My mother comes over to me while speaking.

Whats father working on right now?

Your father told me to keep it a secret.

My mother laughs while smiling sweetly.

It was impossible for your father to forge a Kongo iron sword at our house so he went and bowed his head to an acquaintance and borrowed their faculties. Hes working to pay them back now.

I see. So thats why hes not been at home recently.

Arnos-chan is clever so you surely didnt want to trouble us to buy you a sword. We didnt want that to stop you so your dad made you a sword.

Fumu. Ive been completely misunderstood.

If I win the tournament should I say it was thanks to my fathers sword?

Its a secret that mother told you though okay.

Understood. Im done for today so Im going home.

Eh? Arent you going to watch the rest of the matches Arnos-chan?

Ive got something to take care of. Ray will win anyway.

I see. If youve got something to do, do you want me to look after your sword?

My mother tries to take my Kongo iron sword.

Its not really a problem to keep it.

But its heavy. Arnos-chan needs to rest for tomorrow.

She forcibly takes my sword.

Its okay. Without this sword, Arnos-chan cant participate in the finals tomorrow. Mother will protect this sword at all costs.