I Think I'll Hide My True Ability to the Last Moment

Ferris Magic Knight School.

The school had a reputation for sending famous knights, magicians and adventurers to the world and isolating other educational institutions in human society.

It is common knowledge that Ferris Magic Knight School is a school where elites gather.As a matter of fact, the contract rate with the famous God and the fact that about half of the humans globally active are graduates of the school.

Therefore, the students enrolled will get the glorious and famous [Ferris Magic Knight School] title, and they will also be seen from the surroundings.

At the same time, the rights gained when I graduated from school are famous for their irregularities.

Nomination to the Order of Famous Knights or exemption from practical examinations in the admission exam.

If you are an adventurer, all the rights you are given, such as starting at Adventurer Rank C, are appealing.Among them, the most popular sight among students was the right to attend a tea ceremony by the famous gods at graduation.

Naturally, there is only a small opportunity to meet the famous God at a close distance for the rest of his life.Since you will always be given a chance to appeal to such a god, you will not have to explain how fascinating it is.

It is no exaggeration to say that if there is a person called the winner of life, it refers to the students of Ferris Magic Knight School.

However, there was a clear sequence among the students who went to the same school.

Ferris Magic Knight School - Students' Association.

Students who were selected at the time of admission to the school, and can only belong to a further selection of them, the student council was the aspiration and goal of the students.

In the spacious room on the top floor owned by such a student council, two men and women, the most senior of the three grades, sat facing each other.

Even though it is still morning, there is a dark shadow falling indoors and a shady and humid atmosphere.

On top of the round table in front of them is a candle that burns loosely.It was the only thing that emitted a little light in this room.

Among them, Serena Barrett, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Barrett and president of the school, cut out Lloyd Mertz, vice president of the student council sitting on the diagonal.

"... may I turn on the lights?

Her voice was a bright voice that could not be matched in this dark room.

Beautiful yet transparent, the voice quietly enters the room.

"First of all, let's celebrate the safety of the freshmen.Thank God for your blessing. "

Without answering any of Serena's questions, Lloyd holds a glass of water in one hand and turns to Serena.

Born as the second son of the Earl of Merz, Lloyd, vice president of the student council, was a man who cherished the atmosphere (...) surrounding (...).

…………

The student chairman, Serena, sighs quietly as she watches the play from tone to motion.

But when it forced itself to convince itself of the usual, it opened its mouth to switch.

"Indeed. Fortunately, none of the Demon Runaways (Stampede) returned without casualties.If that was God's blessing, then I must be grateful. "

Serena said, somehow lifting the glass she had in her seat, she turned to Lloyd.Serena understood that this was the correct answer.

As if satisfied with Serena's appearance, Lloyd smiled darkly and put his elbows on the round table and his chin on the overlapping hands, whispering:

"Dies irae"

Serena couldn't hear the words that were pronounced in vain.

What?

Yes, when Serena asked, Lloyd opened her mouth again with a clearly discernible expression.

"I don't know if you know it and dare to lie down... or play incompetence... but it's uncomfortable.Are you trying me?

"... no, no."

Serena was upset.Lloyd understood what he wanted to say in the offensive words.But all I heard back was that I didn't really know what I was saying.

But there's nothing I can do to explain that.When Serena understood it, she spinned the words to suit Lloyd.

"That's right. Lloyd.I wonder if you, the Merz family in charge of the darkness of the kingdom, knew that there was a battle among the gods...Of course I didn't try you.You know that, right? A decree has been laid down on this matter. "

As Serena played along, Lloyd raised the edge of her mouth again, expressing satisfaction.

"Hmm... that's right, as the student president of my school, one of the four nobles is the daughter of the Barrett family.[Princess Guren's Sword] is what I used to say.His eyes look out into the dark. He deserves praise. "

"... there's a..."

When Serena said so briefly, she couldn't bear the boiling feeling and murmured in her heart.

(... I want to go home)

Lloyd quietly told her again, without regard for Serena's feelings.

"The Devil - Noah"

In the words released from Lloyd's mouth, Serena trembled and reacted.

"It's a name I've never heard of, but its magic amount exceeds the god beast Fenrir, and is comparable to the goddess of love and beauty, Astaroto, who is the hero god."

Apparently so.

Serena finally started telling the truth, making a serious face and continuing her words.

"Do you know anything about that unidentified God?

Lloyd, so questioned, quietly closes his eyes.

……………………

Silence dominated the student room.

Lloyd cuts out his eyes with his eyes closed to tear apart the silence that is going to last forever.

"--Do you know [Noah's Ark]?

"Yes, of course. It's a famous story."

Noah's Ark ― Noah's characters are widely recognized as stories of people trying to get away from the trials of the gods with their loved ones on board.

Of course, Serena, the student chairman, knew about it.

"... I don't think it has anything to do with me.Perhaps... no, I can't help it. "

Serena couldn't hide her agitation when Lloyd shook her neck.

"... you're kidding, right?You're not going to tell me that!?

"It's better if you don't know..."

It was Lloyd who said it with such a low voice, but at this time Lloyd himself did not understand the relationship.

Lloyd Merz, vice president of the student council.He is a man who loves this atmosphere.

But even if it rots, the vice president of the student council.

In knowledge and courage, he is a leapfrogging and brilliant student, and in fact, it is more difficult to find someone who does not know Lloyd's name in the Magic Knight Academy.

Understanding his personality, Serena abandoned any further pursuit and offered Lloyd a new topic.

"... only one new student can join the student council this year.As usual, it will be decided at the tournament, but have you already got eyes on it?

Serena was uncomfortable with Lloyd's personality, but she only recognized it when it came to looking at people.

Serena's interest is that Lloyd is stepping on who is going to win the tournament.I can't help worrying about that.

"... fufu, of course I have eyes on it.But I'm not so sure yet. "

"Hee... that's right.Can you tell me?

Serena's eyes glowed suspiciously, reflecting the light of the candle.

Lloyd smiled and opened his mouth.

"Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman... I'm not your sister."

"... yes."

That made Serena laugh bitterly.

Serena Barrett has two younger sisters.Though I loved my sister who was chasing after me, I unfortunately understood that she had no special talent.But if Lloyd's name came out of Lloyd's mouth, he would have been very happy - I think so.

"Ask me.Does the chairman have a big eye on him?

"... well..."

At the end of the questioning, silence reappears in the student room.But I understood both of them.That's the answer.

― "Yuno Astario"

Released words overlap.

At the same time, a suspicious smile lit up their faces.

"You're interested.Why did you think that?What do you mean, he's the incompetent, famous Asterio trio?

Lloyd can't stop laughing at such a clown.

"If you say so, it's the chairman.Why did you think that?

The two collided to try to understand each other's hearts - but it was Serena who broke first.

"... for three reasons.In my case, I was brainwashed by the revered Ray-san, who often talked about the wonders of his brother, Yuno Asterio.Then [Moon of Loneliness] chose him as a knight. "

"What about the other one?

"... do you know the results of his entrance exam?

Lloyd nods small to the question.

"It seems to have been scattered in the practical exam, but in the written exam it's been full since school started.That means you're better than the smartest person I know.Besides, he gave his friends a blood festival in a class simulation. "

"... I'm so honored to praise you.But if that's the reason, it's a bit of a watermark. "

So Lloyd tells Serena that he gets up from his seat and moves to the window.

As she watched, Serena put her red hair on the edge of her eyes.

"It's obvious that Yuno Astario has a clear mind above me.That's why clear questions arise. "

The words spiked quietly by Lloyd resonated strangely in the student room.

"I hear that Yuno Astario signed a contract with a (...) wild god.I first learned to get caught there.It would be too shallow for a man with excessive intelligence to compensate for what has been despised as incompetence since the beginning of the Asterio family. "

Lloyd slowly releases his magic when he places his hand on a blackout window.

Its magical waves make Lloyd's black hair flutter.

"There are three possible reasons.One is the possibility that even if I signed a contract with the wild god, I already had enough strength.The second is the possibility that he already had a contract with another god. "

In a dark room, the sun's light quietly plunges in.

"And the other one?

Lloyd looked at Serena behind his back and smiled.

"Of course, it could be just an idiot."

That's how Lloyd looks out the window again.

Then, I saw the person walking in the vortex.

"A talented eagle hides its nails..."

Lloyd, muttering quietly, looks sharply at Yuno Astario.And I asked this in my heart.

Now, tell me.Yuno Astario...

- Are you a book or something?