The teachers all shot fire magic into the sky signaling the end of the expedition. Roughly 30 minutes later all student's arrival back on campus. The teachers are now going to elucidate the end result. All students were now gathered together forming two straight lines going a cross, boys and girls had two separate lines.
The beautiful figure of the first princess Hinata Watanabe was now standing before the students, incidentally Lissa and Shiba were also standing by her side. Her beautiful long red hair which was tied into a long ponytail was swaying gracefully by the wind. She then coughs before speaking.
"Good afternoon. It seems you all made it back safely, I'm glad. Now that you all have experience what it is like to kill a monster, I'm sure you all will know what to do if you were ever placed into such a situation."
She said fluently while gazing at the students presents. The students all gazed at her with an admiringly look.
(I did receive a lot of experience because of this so I am thankful but, I'm still not strong enough that's why I'll start taking my training more seriously once I start my travels)
I thought while clenching my fist. Tracy who was standing beside me had a somber look present on his face. I can't get involved in his family issues. Hinata then took out a sheet of paper which held the results of the expedition.
"Now then shall we begin?"
She said while gazing at the students. The students all nodded their heads in responds.
"The first group which is known as group 1 had acquired 15 points."
She said calmly. The group which held the teams of Jake and Henry both looked disappointed. The group number is decided by those who had left first. Though I think it's still a good number.
"As for group 2 they had acquired the total number of 27 points."
She said with a look of surprise.
(Eh! 27 points that's really amazing.)
I thought unable to hide my surprise. I could easily see the figure of Sofia who had a smug look on her face, I honestly can't deny it she's really amazing. To reach that number on her own.
"Now as for group 3 they have acquired 16 points."
She muttered. The group that consists of Satoshi and Marcy looked a bit disappointed when hearing the low number.
"For group 4 they have gained the maximum number of 20 points."
Hinata said turning her gaze towards Scarlett and Chelsey who was listening with serious expression on their faces. They both must had work really hard to have gained that many points on their own, I stared at Scarlett with a faint smile.
"Now group 5 have gained the total number of 33 points."
Hinata said while turning her gaze towards me. Many of the other students were flustered when hearing that and they all turned their gazes towards both Tracy and me, I turned my face away rather guiltily the reason the number is so high is thanks to Alya's rampage against the 'Black Wolf' so I felt rather bad for taking all the credit.
(She's been gone for a while now, I'm not sure when she'll be back, I hope she gets back by tonight that's when I'll tell everyone about my plan for leaving)
I thought while sending a sad gaze towards Scarlett. The announcement went on for half an hour more before they finally decided to end things here.
"I'm looking forwards to your future growth, as you are all the future of this kingdom."
She said before bowing her head gracefully. A sweet scent then lingered in the air as her long ponytail swayed gently. She then left as the students started to go their separate ways. It was now time for everyone to go home.
"Haruto will be leaving right now; big sis is waiting for us."
She said while grasping my hands.
"Ah, right."
I said nervously. I didn't expect to get my hands tightly grasp like this my face was a bit red, but I was able to hide my embarrassment. We then went towards an extravagant looking carriage which held the mark of the royal family. After roughly 2 hours of carriage ride, we finally arrived at the royal castle. I then washed up before taking a little nap before dinner. Once I was awake a maid visited my room and announce dinner were now prepared.
(It's finally time, I'll tell them my decision there)
I thought quietly, I wonder how Scarlett will react when hearing my plans. We are now sitting around a wooden table in the large extravagant looking dining room. Which served all kinds of mouthwatering dishes.
"Hey, I have something I'd like to say."
I said getting the attention of everyone present. The King and Queen and the three princesses all turn their gazes at me.
"I have decided to start my journey right away so, I'm planning to leave this country early tomorrow morning."
I said while watching their reactions. The King and Queen didn't seem that surprise as though they had expected it at some point, Hinata also wasn't that surprise either. The third princess Rachael didn't seem particularly bothered nor did she seem disappointed either. However, contrary to their reaction Scarlett was the one who was the most shock.
"Y-your leaving?"
She asks a bit gloomily. I nodded my head gently before speaking.
"Yes, I decided to get an early start to my journey, I'm really sorry I know I must appear to be ungrateful to leave like this."
I said lowering my head while apologizing. The king shook his head before speaking.
"No, no there is no need for apologizing. You're the boy who saved our daughter, I'm just a bit upset we can't reward you with something worthy for your achievements."
The King said sadly.
"Yes, please allow us to take care of your travel funds."
She said smiling.
(I guess it's not a bad idea, I don't have any money. I won't be able to travel with at least some sum of money so, I guess it's not a bad offer)
"I'd be grateful for that."
I said nodding my head. Scarlett stared at me with a sad face. Roughly 1 hour later I was standing inside my room while staring outside my window to view the scenery I wouldn't see for a while. At that moment wind gathered around and the beautiful figure of Alya was formed.
"I'm back."
She said cheerfully. Seeing her I smiled gently.
"You sure took your time."
I muttered while staring at her. Hearing my mutter, she places her hand at her mouth and showed an impish smile.
"Oh, could it be you missed me that much."
She said while showing an embarrassed face.
"Well, I must say I kind of missed the voice that would sometimes resound inside my head."
I said showing a wry smile. However, I notice Alya was carrying a white box in her hands.
"Umm... what is that?"
I ask curiously. She then smiled smugly before opening up the box.
"I was thinking of showing this to you tomorrow morning but, I guess nothing wrong with showing you right now."
She said before handing me the box. When I opened up the box, I found a black coat with lines going across it. It was a stylish jacket that looked extremely beautiful however when looking at it up closely I notice something strange.
(Isn't this the coat I was wearing inside my dream)
My dream was rather blurry, but I can vaguely remember wearing a coat with red streaks going across it.
"Ah, Alya what is this?"
I ask curiously while gazing at her. She then smiled proudly.
"It's a coat I made out of spirit arts. It has the properties of wind implanted inside it. As long as you're wearing it, you'll have wind resistance and also if you put magic power inside the coat it should increase your defensive power."
She said with a smug smile on her face. I see so she is the one who gave me this coat huh, then was my dream real then. I wonder does this mean I'm going to fight the demon army; I also remember I was a lot older inside my dream. I sighed quietly before putting on the jacket, my brain would give out thinking about this so I might as well think about it later. The lines glowed faintly and the coat releases red spark once I had put it on.
It has two belts going across it, it also has a black shoe with red lines going across it as well huh, it's defensive power would definitely come in handy.
"You look really handsome, now that's my partner."
She said with her eyes sparkling. Seeing her like this I sighed quietly, however I notice there was also a long sword sheath inside the box as well.
(Don't tell me)
I thought. When I took up the sword, I notice it was really light. I slowly pull the sword from its sheath once the sword was completely out a beautiful silver sword meet my eyes. However, seeing it up close I notice it wasn't the same sword I had used inside my dream this one had a different design compared to that one.
"After seeing the way, you used a sword before I decided to make that sword out of spirit arts as well, how do you like it?"
She asks tilting her head.
"It's a really beautiful sword."
I muttered quietly.
(If this isn't the sword then where did I find that sword)
I thought a bit confused. Seeing my face Alya also had a serious face.
"Is something the matter?"
She asks while peering closely at my face. I shook my head before sheathing the sword in my hand. I then heaved a sigh before jumping on my bed.
"I'm going to sleep were leaving early tomorrow morning, so you should get some rest too."
I said while closing my eyes. Alya stared a bit before returning to her spirit form.
I wonder what will happened from here, the future is a complete mystery to me, I will find a way back home, but I will also grow strong and survive in this world and become the strongest. No matter what future awaited me I'll greet it back without fear.
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