Can I join the group of an inept person?

Thats.its allowed.but as one of the chaos generation that regarded as a potential reincarnation of the founder you should make a more suitable judgement regarding your position.

Emilia presses her view on Ray forcefully.

Understood. A suitable judgement.

Ray tightness his expression and turns back to me.

Well then, Can I join Arnos-kuns group?

Fumu. Did he think as long as he makes a face befitting a member of royalty he would be fine?

He really cant read the air at all.

Emilia seems to have had too many surprises for one day. Her eyes are wide open and her mouth is hanging open but she doesnt seem to have noticed at all.

Actually, this is a masterpiece.

.Whats going on? Why is the tempering demon sword saint going to the inept persons camp all of a sudden?

.Even if its temporary its too much..

Now that Ray Grandori had arrived I thought that finally, that inept person and his arrogance would be finished

The ruthless voices of the royal students leak out.

As expected of Arnos-sama! He showed himself to be better without any fighting. How cool!

Yes! Arnos-samas charm is so great even the tempering demon sword saint has fallen to it!

Wait! I noticed something enormous!

What?

If he fell to Arnos-samas charm then isnt this love at first sight!?

Eeeeh. Then isnt Ray-kun our rival?

BuBut hes a man.!!

Thats powerless before love!!

The voices of the strange Arnos Fan Union ring out.

Is that fine? It seems like there will be some disappointed people.

I hint about his royal colleagues.

Yeah, hes thinking deeply over it now.

If Im honest, I was wondering what I would do if there were no good leaders but isnt Arnos-kun absolutely stronger than me? Ray says in a down-to-earth tone of voice.

It seems he doesnt care that Im an inept person.

I dont know if its his true intention but I dont hear any lies either.

I guess.

Then please let me. It matches my nature to serve under a talented leader.

This freedom of not being bound to royalty is like the mazoku of 2000 years ago.

That is my reason. Is it okay?

Fumu. In that case, I decline.

Nn?

Rays expression turns blank.

If you just want to blindly follow orders then join any group here. If you want to be one of my subordinates then, by all means, show me the corresponding power.

Arnos-kun.

Suddenly a striking expression floats on Rays face and he says in a theatrical tone of voice.

Even though I said I wanted to follow orders Im not that carefree to blindly follow them. I have something I must do at any cost. Yes, a mission. In order to do that Ill become your hands and feet and climb to the top of this academy. I want to be put in your group at any cost!!

Is that so? Then show me suitable power.

Ray returned to a refreshing smile again.

.Thats strange. I thought that performance was pretty good..

I cant get a grasp on this man. It feels like hes air.

Eh? Did he just turn down the tempering demon sword saint!?

As expected of Arnos-sama! Haughty! Hes so haughty!

Wait! Ive noticed enormous!

What now?

.Ray -kun said he wanted to put it in

What about receiving!?

The Arnos Fan Union were having an incomprehensible conversation.

Ah, thats right Misa. You can enter Rays group.

Eh? Errm..yes. If you say so Arnos-sama then I will. Misa says in a puzzled voice.

Combine your strengths and challenge me in the test. If you do well Ill add you to my subordinates.

..Understood.

I watched Ray.

Is that okay?

A leader is too out of character for me..

Fumu. He said that a while ago but I thought he was being modest but he doesnt seem to be.

Being a leader is essential to becoming a demon emperor along with power. He has the power but doesnt seem interested in positions or politics.

Youre very interesting. I only wanted to play a little but if you arent motivated I wont force you.

No, its fine. Im interested in you too.

Ray states his opinion and smiles his refreshing smile.

Be gentle.

Nah. Im going to smash you with my full power.

Ray had a strange expression on his face before correcting himself.

As a matter of fact, I have a one-year-old daughter waiting for my return.

My my. Then you will have to fight with your full power so you can return alive to her.

I laughed at Ray. That has to be a lie. Hes an irresponsible man.

Whats that for?

What?

No, it doesnt matter. I feel like I can get along with Arnos-kun very well.

Fumu. Thats strange. Even though this was a chance meeting I just had the same thought myself.

Even though Im just being whimsical my words seemed to fall into place and in my gut, I knew them to be right.

(1) Im having trouble with his nickname/title. The author used . is sword saint, is demon and is tempering, refine, drill, train, polish. I couldnt think of anything that sounded good in English so if anyone has a better suggestion Im all ears. Im starting to wonder if the author was playing around with the alchemist kanji and was going for something like demon alchemist sword saint?