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Epilogue
The second school semester would be starting tomorrow. Our busy expedition had come to an end, I’d returned to the dorms, and things were finally calming down, yet the new semester was already upon me—what a tough schedule.
“We somehow finished preparations for the new semester in time,” Lynokis said.
“Indeed.”
Lined up on my desk was all the stationery for the coming classes as well as all my summer homework—my summer homework that I’d completely finished. Hmph, you have been defeated this time. Don’t think you can win against me, you arrogant homework. Never show your face to me again!
If only that were enough to keep it away.
Ẃ е b̌n о̇ vе l Е n̆ úm̌а̄
Our break time schedule had been very to the minute; I’d managed to organize one with Lynokis that would let us finish everything in time. The only days of this summer vacation that had really felt like a vacation were these last couple days after returning to Altoire... Well, at least I hadn’t wasted them.
Looking back, though, I still had my regrets. I never visited either Altoire or the Silver territories this time. More specifically, I hadn’t been able to participate in either of their recordings.
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This was because I had prioritized the billion krams. It had been too difficult to find time for additional recordings on top of that. Both Reliared and Hildetaura had invited me last semester, and they’d naturally made sure to send official requests directly to the Liston Estate as well, but this time, I’d prioritized the expedition. If my students and I hadn’t managed to earn enough money, then the tournament would remain a dream. I needed to make it up to the girls at some point... Which reminded me...
“Have you heard from Lynette?” I asked Lynokis as she poured me a cup of tea after putting away my stationery.
“Pardon?”
“About my brother’s summer vacation.”
Ẃ е́ b_ṅo.vёl̃ Е ǹ ú ḿ а̌
“Ah, yes, just a little.”
Oh, really?
“Well, given it was Lynette who told me, I assume she was exaggerating a little, but according to her, the young master fulfilled your role wonderfully.”
My family had apparently made arrangements to have Neal fill in for me on Hildetaura’s and Reliared’s recordings. I wasn’t sure how exactly they reached that agreement, but suddenly, he said he would be participating in Hildetaura’s fishing village festival and doing some recording in the Silver territories. It would probably be a little while until I could see those episodes, maybe sometime in the middle of the next semester.
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I was curious about the end result, but regardless, I was sure neither Hildetaura nor Reliared had complaints. Reliared especially had likely been much happier working with Neal than with me. I also wondered how well Neal took to the screen, so that was another reason to look forward to the broadcast.
That aside...
W е̊bǹ о ṽ е l Ĕ n̂ ū m а̌
“I’ll be heading out once I’ve finished my tea.”
“Oh, I suppose it is getting to be that time.”
It was almost time. I had the option to deliberately arrive late to annoy my opponent, but it wasn’t a very necessary step, so I decided I may as well go and get it over with.
“Young Mistress, go give her a light thrashing.”
“I will.”
I wasn’t that concerned with the outcomes of matches against opponents I could beat whenever I wished, but first impressions were always important.
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The harsh sun beat down on me. Even though tomorrow was the beginning of fall, the days were still unbelievably hot. Underneath that blazing sky, around thirty kids had gathered outside the Satomi Swift Swordsmanship dojo. They weren’t just elementary and middle school students, but a few from high school as well. I was surprised by how many spectators there were, and with such a wide age range.
They must have all been bored. The new semester started tomorrow, but today there was nothing else for them to do. There was not enough time left to go out to town, yet still enough empty time for them to twiddle their thumbs. And while they sat doing nothing, suddenly they’d heard word of something exciting going on. The natural response would be to go check it out. I couldn’t imagine there was anything else to it.
“Hey, look! It’s Nia!”
“It’s Nia in the flesh!”
Yes, yes, I see you. I waved at all the children shouting my name as I approached.
“Nia!”
Е n ú ḿа
Oh, Sanowil Badr was here too. I hadn’t had much time to spar with him in the first semester. I’d entertain him after this if there was enough time. He was my brother’s senior, so it was worth being nice to him.
“Mast— Nia!”
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Even Gandolph was here. Had he had nothing better to do either? I waved to that giant of a man as I arrived at my destination. Waiting there was Kikirira Amon, hands on her hips and chest puffed out as her red headband fluttered in the wind. The production crew of the junior broadcasting station were there on standby.
Her expression was good, and she looked plenty enthusiastic. The only thing that was a shame was our clear difference in strength. That wasn’t an obstacle that could be overcome with pure spirit.
My eyes met with Wagnes, the director, as I walked up. He nodded at me. I understood what I had to do in that moment.
“Sorry for keeping you waiting,” I said, stopping in front of Kikirira. “Thank you for your letter of challenge.” I pulled out an envelope from my pocket. Scribbled messily where the sender’s name was meant to be written was, “LETTER OF CHALLENGE” in massive letters. It was so boldly provocative I couldn’t help but be excited by it.
Wе̃ b̄ n̂ о̆v̀ еl̀ Êń ů må
And then the contents were strangely polite: “If you have time, let’s have a race. The time and place are written below.”
I’d considered ignoring it since I didn’t really want to get that involved with Kikirira, but now I was glad I’d come. With this many gathered, if I had been a no-show, it wouldn’t have looked good for me or the junior production crew. That was close.
As I stood there smiling with the letter of challenge in my hand, Kikirira roared, “I challenge you, Nia Liston!”
When I locked eyes with the director, I became positive that this was a recording for the junior team, and their cameras were already rolling. The idea must have been a special where Kikirira challenged the undefeated dog racing champion Nia Liston. They were likely trying to show off Kikirira’s athletic ability in the best way they knew how.
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Whether it made for an interesting show or not, if Kikirira managed to win here, they would definitely be able to get it broadcast on the capital’s channel. I was famous for my perfect win streak, after all.
But...
Ẁ ėb̀ n о̊v̂ е̂ l Е̄n̂ü ḿa
“N-No way...?!”
I dashed off the second the signal was given, and won.
I at least made sure to adjust my speed so the race looked close. Like Lynokis said, I only gave her a light thrashing.
The kids watching us all gasped in surprise, but Kikirira was shocked speechless. She was genuinely surprised she had lost. She must have had real confidence in her speed.
“I...I lost a race...for the first time ever...”
Ah, that was why she was so shocked. I would say she was on the fast end as far as amateurs were concerned, at least.
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I turned to the surprised older girl and said, “Challenge me again one day.” A very standard line. Those cameras were still rolling, after all. I couldn’t say anything too aggressive. Not that I felt such a desire in the first place.
All right, that should put off Kikirira from challenging me for a while. I should be able to spend my second semester in peace.
To no one’s surprise, our race was not aired.
The world of magivision was cruel indeed.
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