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Long Day (1): Tremor
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Not long after the new semester began, the announcement of the engagement of the princess of Remnos was widely made. On the same day, congratulations from both Rozan and Solar were delivered, and a temporary ceasefire was declared. This entire series of events spread through the countries at an astonishing speed, and although there were various thoughts about it, it seemed to be generally accepted with a mood of welcome. This was what Maria told me.
A few days after these events reached our school, the official announcement for the inter-school competition was made. The battlefield would be the outskirts of Rodon. It was a wasteland north of Mount Paro, where Snow-Free Flower flow bloomed. A large-scale competition venue would be created there. Of course, we would also be drafted for the work, and several buildings would be built for the important people who would gather at the venue.
The budget for the venue construction would be provided by Rozan and Remnos. This was done with consideration for Solar, which would be going on an expedition from far away. Since military units couldn’t handle building the structures, many people involved in construction would gather in Rodon. From now on, Rodon would become quite lively. Depending on the progress of the venue’s construction, the event would take place in 1-2 months. On the day, Beretta-san and Orfas-san would also attend.
This was a bit of a secret, but the confidential talks between Rozan and Solar would not be held in the new buildings at the competition venue, but within the school’s school buildings. The attention of everyone would be focused on the venue, and the talks would be held in secret. This was also what Maria told me.
On one morning, when we were busy with the construction of the venue, Fol-sensei stood at the podium.
“Today, I will announce the selected teams for the inter-school competition. This time, three teams from each year will be chosen, and a total of nine teams will participate. Also, to avoid discrepancies in team size, the teams will have up to 10 members. Teams exceeding this number will select reserves. Additionally, three mixed teams of 30 students will be created in each school, and a total of three mock battles will be held.” (Fol)
“Fol-sensei!” (Student)
A student raised their hand, and Fol-sensei gave permission.
“What will happen to the students who are not selected?” (Student)
“Basically, they will assist with security. They will be drafted to help with security at the venue and in the Rodon City on the day of the event.” (Fol)
An “eh~” voice echoed in the classroom, but Fol-sensei only glanced at them and said nothing.
“I will come back later. Until then, you are to study on your own.” (Fol)
He quickly left the classroom.
After Fol-sensei left, the conversation, “Which team do you think will be selected?” spread around the classroom.
“Isn’t Catrap safe?” (Roy)
Roy-kun from the back seat called to me
“Is that so? Since we don’t know the selection criteria, I can’t say for sure.” (Lux)
“No matter what the selection criteria are, there’s no way the team that won the most matches in the first year won’t be chosen.” (Roy-kun)
When Roy-kun said that, I was somewhat convinced. However, I didn’t believe that we would be chosen with the same level of confidence as Lites. Our victory had many factors, including luck, and I simply recognized that we had won the most matches. Before long, Fol-sensei returned to the classroom. He had a more troubled expression than when he left.
“As I said earlier, the Vice-Principal just gave the orders for the selected teams. First, Maria.” (Fol)
Maria, who was called, hurriedly stood up.
“Y-yes!” (Maria)
“Team Catrap has been selected. Well, do your best.” (Fol)
“Yes!” (Maria)
Fol-sensei gestured for Maria to sit down.
The students around us quietly said, “Congratulations.” In the midst of that murmuring,
“Next, Saxon.” (Fol)
Fol-sensei called Saxon’s name.
“Yeah!” (Saxon)
Saxon stood up energetically.
“Earl Crush has also been selected as a representative.” (Fol)
Fol-sensei said, and this time, instead of murmuring, voices of “Congratulations” spread around. It was understandable since Saxon and his team made great progress in the latter half of the inter-school competition. However, the announcement wasn’t over yet.
“Quiet down a bit. Now, Roy.” (Fol)
Fol-sensei called Roy-kun’s name.
Roy-kun stood up, looking somewhat puzzled.
“Blue Shell is an alternate. If anything happens to the three representative teams, you all will participate as representatives. Don’t slack off in preparation.” (Fol-sensei)
To everyone’s surprise, all the teams in 1-C were selected. The classroom turned into a festival. Among that, the calm Roy-kun asked Fol-sensei a question before sitting down.
“I understand. By the way, which is the remaining team?” (Roy-kun)
“It’s the team from 1-A, Rondo.” (Fol-sensei)
It was the team led by Gellar. As expected, Gellar’s team was selected.
When the noise in the classroom died down a bit, Fol-sensei continued.
“You don’t need to try too hard to win in this inter-school competition. Just do your best moderately.” (Fol)
He said, which was a bit of a buzzkill, but it was typical of him.
Thus, we were selected without incident, and it seemed like we would pass the time peacefully and noisily until the inter-school competition, but that moment came suddenly.
A few days later, around lunchtime, the only unusual thing that day was that Saxon was absent. Suddenly, the door was rudely flung open, and unfamiliar men in military uniforms barged into the classroom. Then, with a commanding voice…
“Is there anyone here who has seen Zalard Rita today?” (Military Man)
Their shouting echoed, and we could hear similar voices from outside the classroom, so it seemed like other similar people were going to other classrooms as well.
As we stood frozen…
“I’m asking if anyone has seen Zalard Rita. Report if you have seen her immediately!” (Military Man)
The same voice repeated.
“We’ve been self-studying all day. Fol-sensei should know. Therefore, we haven’t seen Zalard-sensei today. Is something the matter?” (Roy-kun)
The calm reply came from Roy-kun as he stood up.
The answer to his question was astonishing.
“Zalard Rita is suspected of plotting a rebellion. Anyone who has seen her must report immediately.” (Military Man)
And with that, the men roughly left the classroom.
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