, Kuna stuffs her mouth with a Katsusando with great relish while talking.
「Kuna's so sly. Warm up mine too」
「OK desu yo. Anne-chan」
Without any mercy, Anne's Katsusando became a Yakikatsusando[11. fried cutlet sandwich] too.
「It's true. This one is much more delicious. For the remaining ones, won't you warm them too?」
「Roger desu. I'll steadily warm them masu yo!」
It's certainly is good, however this is more delicious.[12. the former being the warmed katsusando and the latter being the cold katsusando]
「How is it Souji-kun? Ah, perhaps Souji-kun is sulking because only yours wasn't warmed masu? Don't worry. I'll warm it properly masu yo. There's no way we'll exclude you desu ka, we're a party desu」
Kuna said it with a very big smile.
「Thanks」
I can't tell them. As I yield, the coldness made it's deliciousness useless.[13. Not sure of this line "冷めても美味しい工夫が無駄になって凹んでいたなんて。"]
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We finished our lunch a few minutes ago. There is also Kuna's influence, the two of them seems enjoyed their first experience for deep-fried food.
「Kuna. This, don't 『Ah! I've already done this problems in the past desu!』me! I was really nervous! Depending on the proctor you may have been sent out in one shot」
「Because I was so surprised desu yo! Isn't all problems the same except for the last desu ka?」
「Souji. Did you got us into an illegal route?」
「It's a legal route. I have an acquaintance who is a fortuneteller to prepare it」
I'm not telling any lies here. This is God's calculation result.
「This fortuneteller, it's worthy to be called a monster 」
「Eeh, Tou-sama is much more talented desu」
「Well with that person it's possible」[14. not sure bout this 「あの人ならそれぐらいできそうね」]
「Therefore, what the hell is Kuna's chichioya[15. father]?」
「It's an obstinate, adultery prone, and useless oyaji[16. lit. old man, but sometimes used by children to refer to their fathers] desu」
Because Kuna as well as Anne says so, he must be a genuine monster.[17. Of course Cyril is, he practically fought almost all players on IRURANDE alone and only ended it to a draw]
Next time, I'll ask Kuna to introduce him to me. How should I greet him?[18. Tell Cyril this, "Hello I'm Souji, and I want to mofumofu your daughter's's tail" lol] Should I say that I'm always taken care off by his daughter? ....For some reason an unpleasant feeling crossed my mind.
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「We'll announce the test result. When your name is called then step forward, Rinna・Folkbach[19. リンア・フォークルバッハ any suggestion is welcome], John・Shupring[20. suggestions here too ヨハン・シュープリング], ......]
The proctor appeared and the scoring was over, and one by one the examinees name was called.
The proctor is a huge and tall man with a height of 190cm lengthwise aside, It was a trained through body. He gave a overpowering impression, combined with a stern look.
There are only around 60 people in this room because the examinee is divided into eight rooms.
Everyone was impatiently waiting for their names to be called.
Each time a name was called they hold up their fists in triumph, the examinees step forward while running.
「Souji-kun. I want to be called already desu ne」
「Even though we did out best, I'm still nervous. I cannot feel at rest until our name is called」
「It'll be useless, we won't be called」
「「Eh?」」
Kuna and Anne absent-mindedly opens their mouth.
Well, it's very easy to be misunderstood.......
「The above forty-five people!」
It came to an end without our names being called.
The examinees who was called stepped forward with a delightful expression.
While the examinees who remained sitting down with me has a sad expression...... Well, because I know the trick that's why I have a calm expression.
Kuna and Anne has a look that is impossible to describe.
I should have said it from the start[20. Souji being an S again]
「You may return! You're disqualified」
Those who were called are the ones that didn't get the passing mark.
Angry rants were screamed. It was the total opposite a while ago, those who thought they passed broke down and the ones who where sitting before were raising a cheer.
Sometimes I think. That this was done on purpose....
「Now then, those who successfully passed come and follow me. We will now conduct the practical exam」
Then the proctor began to walk.
In the room with 60 people, 45 did not made the cut and was disqualified, only 15 person passed. Probably around 100~150 people advanced toward the practical exam.
「Wait, wait a moment!」
An examinee who didn't made the cut clings on the legs of the proctor.
「My failure is a mistake. Please. I can pay you at any amount without limit, just let me on the practical exam, that's why if it's in there I can show you my true capabilities」
Look's like a bocchan[21. young master] from a wealthy family. When seeing those luxurious clothes and ornament, it's easy to understand.
Desperation can be seen. This school will receives those who is younger than 16 years, but if you failed, a retake isn't possible.
「Kisama[22. KISAMA!!! means You!!!]! Are you bribing me? A knight has the authority to judge lawbreakers like you. I'll arrest you for bribery if you continue any further」
The proctor told it with a cold voice.
All teachers in this school without any exception have the qualification of a knight.
Basically in this city there is no one who suppresses the crimes actively. Only a knight has the authority to suppress the criminal in this mysterious city.
Naturally, if they were bribed openly like the boy presently, they can arrest you.
「Hi-hiiii」
The examinee backs away from the proctor's legs.
「But, isn't it strange, a criminal's child passes, why did I failed?!」
「I don't see anything wrong.」
「After all, that's the child of a criminal. I'm superior to it!」
If viewed from the outside. You have a higher social standing. And the scion of the large merchant Recklerate[23. レックルラーテ, can anyone suggest a better reading for this]
「Then!!」
「But we evaluate the ability here! Any more than this will be an insult to our school, I'll personally behead you boy!」
The examinee was running away to escape for his life.
「Daughter of Auclaire. I'm sorry for making you feel unpleasant」
The proctor apologized.
When a tall man takes such an attitude, there is sense of incongruity.
「I-it's ok」
Anne seems to become timid, too.
「And as an apology, I'll give you one advice. You are excellent. Until last year there wasn't any one who got a perfect score on the test here」
The surrounding was buzzing with words.
The problem of here is very difficult. Getting a perfect scores are like a dreams within a dream.
「I welcome talented persons. I don't have any intention to bring any of my personal feeling into this exam and education.... But」
He stops in between his words.
「I personally don't have a good feeling toward you. The fact that what your father did was totally inexcusable. That I cannot forgive. Do expect that majority of the instructor here also thinks the same. Instructors are just humans. Not all of them can be rational as to ignore their feelings. Remember this.[24. originally it was written as "Don't forget this" but I change it] Not to mention that you'll be spending time with immature student, so you can't request for discretion」
「I understand. I came here with that in mind. And.... There are people who I can call my friends. That alone is enough」
「If you have such resolution then it's fine. I want you to tell me just one thing. Is your mother, Lyneklan[25. Any suggestion for Anne's mom's name? "リーネクラン"]・Auclaire in good health?」
The moment Anne received the question, she kept silence for a moment and answered with a squeezing voice.
「She died. She committed suicide the day after father was executed」
「Is that so. I appreciate you telling me. .....So Lyne is dead」
For an instant, the instructor covered his eyes with his hands.
If what we're seeing is not a mistake, some tears where shone.
「Ladies and gentlemen of the candidates, To trouble you at this time I apologize. We will be heading soon to the practical exam venue」
The proctor doesn't show any traces of tears, having the same stern face when he came, we began to walk.
Somehow from my on eyes, his back appearance moved mournfully.