Chapter 403 This Feeling Doesnt Feel So Bad (2/2)

[……I guess you’re right.]

In response to Ozma-san’s words, who was speaking to me as if he was gently persuading me, not mocking me for my weakness, I nodded once…… before I held down my trembling legs and “stood up”.

[Oya? Are you still going to stand? You don’t have to work so hard, do you? Do you really want to live up to Master Megiddo’s expectations that much?]

[There’s that too…… But well, more than that……]

Why am I seriously working so hard? The reason…… I think there are a lot of them. I don’t want to waste the thoughts of the people who helped me get here, and I also want to live up to Megiddo-san’s expectations.

Those are definitely reasons for not giving up. But I’m not that good of a person, so if it’s only that, I won’t be trying this much.

Yes, the reason why I’m working so hard now is actually quite simple……

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[……I’m also…… a man…… So sometimes, I just wanted to “show off my good side to a cute girl”……]

[……Hahaha, I see. With such a reason, there’s no way that you can just not work hard, right? It’s Uncle’s mistake. Alright then, bring me all you got.]

[Alright!]

To be honest, I have very little energy and magic power left. That’s why…… I’ve only got one chance left.

Running towards Ozma-san, I swung my fist. But of course, the strike is avoided.

However, what I’m aiming for is this moment…… Through my Sympathy Magic, I conveyed my emotions. What I’m using now is that magic that stopped the fight between Chronois-san and Ein-san before.

Forcefully transmitting my strong desire to not lose…… I jumped on Ozma-san, whose movements slightly slowed down in surprise.

This tactic is effective because it’s a surprise attack. However, there won’t be a second time……That’s why, reach him!

I desperately reached out to Ozma-san, who took evasive action even though his reaction is a bit delayed.

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It was actually just the tip of my finger…… but my outstretched hand did indeed touch Ozma-san’s body.

[……Guh!?]

[Whoa, you alright there?]

As I was about to fall to the ground, Ozma-san quickly caught my body.

[Master! Are you alright!? Did you get injured?]

[Anima? I- I’m alright…… Just a little tired.]

With Ozma-san’s support, I smiled at Anima who ran up to me, to which she lets out a sigh of relief.

[Good gracious, that’s splendid. You managed to catch me~~]

[T- Thank you…… very much.]

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[I’m sure you’re tired, so why don’t you get some rest? I’ll give you the stamp later.]

[……Yes.]

[Well then, I’ll go brew some coffee. Young lady over there, can you help me with bringing the cups?]

[Okay.]

After confirming that Anima nodded at Ozma-san’s request for help, I sat down, leaning against the wall of the arena.

Dear Mom, Dad————- I somehow managed to win just in time. My whole body feels so weary, but at the same time, I feel a sense of accomplishment———– This feeling doesn’t feel so bad.

On their way to where they’re making coffee, a distance away from Kaito, Anima spoke to Ozma.

[……On those last moments…… “Why did you let him touch you on purpose”?]

[Oh my? I wonder what you’re talking about?]

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[Don’t play dumb. You were smiling when you saw Master’s move at that time……]

[Hmmm. You have good eyes.]

Hearing Anima’s words, Ozma leisurely muttered and kindly smiled.

[You see, I mentioned it before, didn’t I? That Uncle here is the weakest of the Five Generals…… I’m no good after all. Uncle has a weakness for children who work hard like that. I just can’t help but want to cheer them on.]

[That’s why you lost on purpose?]

[Well, if Miyama-kun hadn’t tried so hard, I wouldn’t let myself lose. However, he, who was aiming for what’s in front of him, desperately reached his hand to the goal, but in the end, he was held back by the difference in ability…… Uncle doesn’t like that kind of development. Well, in the end, it’s just for Uncle’s convenience.]

[……I see. You have my thanks.]

[I don’t need it. You should just praise Miyama-kun for his hard work. Tell him that he did a great job……]

[……Yeah.]

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[Good gracious, it’s so nice to be young~~ I’m so jealous. Uncle is getting so old now…… But well, I guess it’s elders’ privilege to be able to smile at the efforts of straightforward children.]

As he said this, Ozma lit a cigarette in his mouth and serenely smiled.

I really like nice middle-aged characters like Ozma. He’s one of those handsome uncles.

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