Chapter 64: Equal Relationship

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“Oops! The skilled third-year students took advantage of the appearance of the Black Light Spirit Lumiere and exploited the weaknesses of the underclassmen!”

The underclassmen, eager to be the first to attack the Black Light Spirit Lumiere, fell victim to the third-year students’ magic, which slowed them down.

Immediately after, the third-year students engaged in a fierce battle, with Class 3-D taking a slight lead and showing new tactics.

“Now, Class 3-D has perfectly surrounded the Black Light Spirit Lumiere using barrier magic! With this, they can easily capture the ethereal Lumiere that can turn invisible!”

As the commentary described, the students from Class 3-D skillfully captured the Black Light Spirit Lumiere within the confines of their barrier magic.

Impressed by their efficiency, I couldn’t help but express my admiration.

While everyone’s attention was focused on the Black Light Spirit Lumiere, they used debilitating magic to hinder other classes.

They continued to enclose the Black Light Spirit Lumiere with successive barrier magic, ensuring its capture.

Even though the Black Light Spirit Lumiere had the ability to turn invisible, within the confined space, it could be easily captured using detection magic and physical enhancement magic.

It was the result of meticulous training in teamwork and rigorous practice with their classmates.

“Damn it! We’ve been defeated!”

“We were too focused on the Black Light Spirit Lumiere!”

The affected students, struggling with their heavy legs, began chasing after other Light Spirits.

However, the previous blow had taken a toll, and they were unable to capture the Light Spirits as they had hoped.

Obergeine and Asperge, classmates from Class 1-A, also frowned in frustration.

“Argh, this wasn’t supposed to happen!”

“Ugh…!”

Nevertheless, they continued to desperately pursue the Light Spirits and managed to earn points little by little.

But…

“Once again, the Black Light Spirit Lumiere has appeared! And this time, there are three of them at once!”

The subsequent appearance of the black-colored Light Spirits was also quickly harvested by the third-year students.

One student drove away the others with hindering magic, another enclosed the Black Light Spirit Lumiere with barrier magic, and the third captured the target within.

Despite my teammates being weakened, the difference in coordination skills overwhelmed them, and they pulled ahead in points.

“It seems that the experience of the upperclassmen is unbeatable! The third-year students are capturing the Black Light Spirit Lumiere with tremendous speed! The underclassmen are struggling to catch up!”

Indeed, this situation was not good.

The points from the black-colored Light Spirit Lumiere were significantly higher, creating a considerable gap between us.

“The die has been cast—Divine guidance—If you blame anything, blame your own fate—Mischievous Fate, Fortuna!”

Though I tried to fight back using body enhancement magic and restraining magic, the defense of the third-year students was too strong, and I couldn’t catch them.

Besides, even if I managed to stop the third-year students’ movements, this competition required capturing the Light Spirit Lumiere and earning points. As someone who couldn’t use detection magic, it was difficult for me to capture the black-colored Light Spirit Lumiere and close the gap.

…Well, I don’t have just one trick up my sleeve, though.

“The remaining time is less than enough! Will there be a class that can make a comeback from here?”

Hearing that voice, I unintentionally bit my lip.

Shortly after, although I wasn’t particularly enthusiastic about it, I approached Obergeine and Asperge, who were chasing the Light Spirits, and spoke up.

“Hey…?”

“….?”

“Let’s join forces too.”

“Huh?”

Obergeine frowned, looking displeased.

Not only was she frustrated by the point difference with other classes, but now she seemed bothered by me approaching her.

“What kind of joke is a commoner like you making…? I clearly said that this competition was enough with just me and Asperge! You should stay quiet in the back…”

“But, it clearly is not going well for you, is it?”

“Ugh…!”

Perhaps hitting the nail on the head, Obergeine clenched her hands and fell silent.

However, after clearing her throat and regaining composure, sbe sought agreement from Asperge, who was on alert.

“W-We were planning to turn things around from now on! There’s still plenty of time left, so there’s no need to panic…! R-Right, Asperge?”

“…!? …! …!”

Asperge, taken aback by being suddenly addressed, seemed perplexed for a moment but quickly nodded in agreement.

Afterward, while capturing a nearby Light Spirit, Obergeine regained her momentum and spoke to me.

“You, as a commoner, haven’t done anything worthy! So, don’t act all high and mighty!”

“I-I’m not trying to act high and mighty…”

Frustration and impatience heavily tinted Obergeine’s expression.

It seemed she genuinely intended to win the competition with just Asperge and herself.

“I must win this competition, dedicate the victory to Maron-sama…! If I can perform well here, I will finally achieve an equal relationship with Maron-sama as a representative…!” She declared

An equal relationship…

It seemed that Obergeine had some kind of goal in mind when participating in the competition.

While fending off the interference magic from other students, she confided her thoughts.

“I have no talent, no achievements, and no popularity. With all that, I can’t simply talk to Maron-sama so casually! And on top of that, it’s infuriating to see you, who doesn’t even have a family emblem, talking to her like it’s nothing!”

Like needles, sharp glances pierced through her glasses towards me.

She wanted to have a conversation with someone as amazing as Maron-sama on equal terms, and she was determined to shine in the Starlight Festival for that purpose.

Though our goals were different, she was also one of the students with a passionate commitment to the Starlight Festival.

“………… It’s true that you may not have any talent, achievements, or popularity. But still, my desire to win in the Starlight Festival is exactly the same as yours, Obergeine.”

“No, you’re wrong…! Don’t equate my feelings with yours…! My aspirations are not so trivial…”

“It’s the same. Because I’m also fighting for Maron-san.”

“Huh…?”

Taken aback by the unexpected confession, Obergeine widened her eyes and lost their words.