Junior’s room. Seeing Hecate in such a bad state, Junior invited her to her room, and Hecate didn’t refuse. She didn’t have the mental energy to refuse. “…” Standing at the entrance of the wizard’s room, filled with the smell of ancient books, Hecate blankly looked around. The room was packed with books, not just…

Originally, today’s schedule was to proceed up to the round of 16 in the martial arts tournament. However, considering the particular circumstances, the Glory Knights’ match was postponed to tomorrow. It would be too much to ask them to compete after such an incident. Thus, the other matches went on as planned… *** Round of…

“A century ago, your great-grandfather requested of Dusk Bringar, the Duchess, saying we needed an invincible army.” The Emperor slowly opened his mouth. “So, the Duchess integrated the magic and sorcery of his time, curses and taboos, and even her own dragon blood to create the Glory Knights, an undying army for the Imperial Guard.”…

“Not a bad festival.” Suddenly, a voice came from behind, and when I turned around, it was Father. The spectators around us, startled, stood up from their seats. The Emperor waved his hand, signaling them to relax. “Don’t worry and enjoy yourselves. I’ve just come to have a chat with my son.” But I wondered…

Somehow, we managed to secure victory in the opening match. Our main party and the gentlemen were sprawled out in the seats, watching the games that followed. “Ah~ If only our opponent hadn’t been the lord’s forces, we might have climbed higher…” Chain muttered under his breath, rolling an egg over his bruised eye, while…

Aider swung his hand from top to bottom outside the arena. “The opening game, begins now~!” Ding-! Woaaaaah-! The starting bell, along with the deafening cheers from the audience. My main party and the opposing party — ‘The Uncles’ — rushed out from either side of the arena towards the center at the same time….

After the wild festivity of the first night passed, the morning of the second day dawned. The five members of the main party stepped out of the lord’s mansion and began walking down the main road. “Ugh…” “My head hurts…” Everyone looked miserable, having overdone it the night before. Their eyes were puffy, their cheeks…

The wine filled two glasses on the table. The Emperor and the Duchess. The two rulers shared the glasses and smelled the fragrance. Dusk Bringar spoke first. “This brings back memories.” “It’s the Everblack Western Mountain wine you used to enjoy.” “No need for formalities. It’s that wine made in the borderlands between the duchy…

September’s end. Finally, the day of this year’s Autumn Festival dawned. Not just in Crossroad but across the entire Everblack Empire and many other nations, a festival to give thanks for this year’s harvest and to encourage those who had worked hard throughout the year. Whatever its original meaning might have been, it’s one of…

“But Hecate, you are…” Lucas answered hesitantly. “A man.” “…?” Silence followed. Not only Hecate but also all the cadets watching the conversation blinked blankly, having lost the flow of the conversation. Ash’s jaw dropped as he chewed on his candy. After a moment of being lost in thought, Hecate stuttered in response. “…What? What…