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Chapter 25: Quick Talk

"Alright, alright. I got it; the student council president made the request with a lot of determination. Anyway, I don't have any plans to make that kind of request."

"I-I see."

"Geez... Well, if you want this guy back, the same as before is fine. President, is the content of your wallet sufficient?"

"Ugh.......... D-Do you have any other requests?"

"Well, not that I couldn't think of any, but due to various circumstances, those are impossible. So, in the process of elimination, it's just a meal, right?"

The other day, in a form of helping their seniors, Christille treated Ishud and Gulf to a luxurious meal at one of the finest restaurants in the capital.

As a result, they were hit with a shock that ranked high in their lives.

"President, isn't treating us to a meal outside your budget?"

"...Last time, it ended up being around this price."

“““Whaaat!??!?”””

The three executives were stunned at the amount written on the table with fingers.

Immediately, they turned faces towards Ishud, the main culprit, with expressions that said, "Is this guy serious!??!?"

"Seniors, you've got interesting faces."

"...D-Do you... not know what restraint is?"

"Well~~~, since the student council president is treating us, it would be rude not to accept, right?"

While it was true in the sense that he wasn't holding back, in Ishudo's case... it was clearly an overindulgence.

While there is still money in my pocket, the next... if I consume the same amount, I won't be able to pay it off completely.

In that case, how about a non-high-end restaurant? Unfortunately, the rank Ishud seeks is only found in such places.

"Or rather, how about giving up this time? I'm impressed that the president is going to such lengths, it's a bit surprising... But for Michela Maxellan, I think it's better to recover on her own."

"Are you going to accept her challenge again?"

"If possible, I hope she’s become clearly stronger than when we fought last time."

From Ishud's perspective, if you prepare what needs to be prepared, a rematch is always welcomed.

"That's the deal, so... well, when you've saved up enough for another feast, please let me know. Even if it's not at Michela Maxellan's request, if you treat me, I'll make sure to pay you back properly."

"Oh, is that so..."

"Sigh~~~ That was delicious! Hey, Gulf!"

"Y-yeah. It was really delicious."

"I'm glad to hear you say that."

The atmosphere was not exactly lively, but the somewhat interesting and stimulating lunch came to an end.

With no more business at hand, Ishud left the student council room, and there... several guys were waiting.

"You're Ishud Regula."

"Yeah, but... um, you're a senpai, right?"

Seniors and classmates could be distinguished by the color difference in their uniforms.

Recognizing that he was a senior, Ishud spoke politely, but his casual or overly familiar attitude, much like Nels, offended the glasses-wearing senior.

"Hmph! As expected, barbarians can't even use proper language with their superiors."

"Gulf, this senpai is a troublesome person."

"Eh!? Um, well... I wonder? How about it?"

Gulf hoped not to seek agreement.

Since the other person was a combo of a senior and the son of a noble, under no circumstances could Ishud agree with his words.

"Anyway, I don't like spending time on such talk, so let's get to the point."

"Fine... I want you to duel me."

"And if I win?"

"It's impossible, but in that unlikely event, I'll give you this."

From the item pouch, he took out a box containing ten platinum coins.

(Well, that's a sufficient amount for a delicious meal.)

The reward for victory was more than satisfactory.

"Alright, I'm ready. So, what will you give if I lose?"

"That ring."

"Hmm? This... senpai, is that blonde haired girl with long vertical curls your sister? Or is she your fiancé?"

"No!!!! I, um... that, it's..."

"Oh, I see. I kind of got it."

"W-What do you mean you 'kind of got it'!!!"

With that last line, Ishud completely understood.

Even Gulf, who had nothing to do with it, seemed to grasp why the glasses senpai had challenged them, and he felt that being a noble's son might be quite challenging.

"Anyway, let's have the duel after school today, alright?"

"Yes, that's fine."

They decided on a training ground for the duel, and finally... they asked the student council president, who happened to be in the classroom behind them, to be the witness.

With this arrangement, if Hasty Parislon (Glasses senpai) wins against Ishud, he will hand over Michela's ring obtained from the previous match. If Ishud wins against Hasty, it's confirmed that he will receive ten platinum coins.

After school, the exchange between Ishud and Hasty took place in the hallway, spreading the information about the duel quickly.

A large crowd gathered in the spectator seats of the dueling location, eager to witness the outcome.

"Gulf, this time too... is it accurate to say that Ishud isn't entirely at fault?"

"Well, regarding this time, the senpai over there initiated the duel, so overall... it seems there are no issues on either side."

"I see... If the rewards for Ishud are already determined, then I can still watch with some peace of mind."

As always, Byron, the homeroom teacher, was sitting next to Gulf.

"Um, by any chance... is that senpai very strong?"

Sensing the same atmosphere among the spectators as during the previous encounters with Pairo and Nels, he asked, suspecting something.

"Hasty Parislon. He comes from a prestigious family that mainly deals with the rapier. Recognizing his skill, he has already secured entry into the knight order."

"What!!?? Within the second year... that's... possible?"

"It's not that uncommon. Every year, there are a few who secure their job placement within the second year. However, even without the prestige of the rapier's noble lineage, Hasty's skill is truly remarkable. In terms of skill alone, he is already on par with active knights."

"!!"

Byron praised without reservation.

At this moment, the possibility of Ishud losing crossed Gulf's mind... However, when the two opponents assumed their stances in the ring, not only Gulf but also Byron were frozen in surprise.

"Byron sensei... is that... a provocation?"

"... If it's a provocation, it could be the ultimate insult for Hasty."

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