An outcast dropout, surviving on the frontier and rising to become an S-ranked counter-magician.

After that, we came back to the inn and changed into formal wear. However, I only changed into a suit that was prepared separately. But Sofia seems to be strangely excited about it, and although I refrained from doing my face's makeup, it seems that she will do my hair and makeup for me.

''Hmm, I wonder how it will look like this?

You didn't have to.

No!　We've got to be properly cool!

Is that how it works?

Yes!

So my hair was now a little rough and ready. But there it was shiny and slightly broken up because of the oil used, and it was slightly broken up. It certainly gave it a rough, masculine look rather than a pretty one.

The tactile sensation next to the bangs was also lightly waved with a hair iron, and it's kind of amazingly spirited.

''Isn't this.......weirdly noticeable?''

I'm fine!　Hmmm, I guess that's perfect for me!

And when my hair and makeup was done, Shelly came into the room. By the way, she was in my room now, having her hair and makeup done in my room.

''........''

'What?　Is that weird?

You don't look so different. I didn't think I'd change this much...

Is it that different?

'No, I'm not, or rather, I'm not!　It's like, "Oh, my God.

Huh.........hair is a surprisingly important factor.......

It's different with a shaved head and hair.

That's extreme....

Sofia, who was listening to the conversation, nodded her head in some kind of oomph.

''Yeah!　It's perfect!　My work is the best!

You know, the works?

Yeah. The works!　Hey Julia, look more closely.

'Yeah...'

I was handed a mirror and took another look at myself.

The hair tied up in the back is broken up a bit roughly, and the bangs are also neatly flowing and lightly waved. And with the addition of a glossy look to it, this may indeed be a different person compared to what we've seen so far.......

''Well, let's go!

Sofia is doing well.

Of course!　Are Julia and Shelly somewhat nervous?

Yeah, that's right!　I can't believe you're coming to a party like this... ughhhh...

By the way, Sophia and Shelly are dresses. It's just that they're both pretty sensational dresses that are puckered up at the back. Sherry is red and Sophia is blue. And her hair is up and very pretty...or maybe pretty is more appropriate.

And so we headed to the party hall in the castle.

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It's big and wide...

Well, Sherry and I have a few things to say.

Saying that, Sophia and Sherry leave. Sherry is the daughter of the head of the academy, and Sophia is the daughter of a special class anti-magician, so apparently there's a lot of greetings going on. Sophia seems to be used to it, but Sherry is not very good at this kind of thing, and was quite stiff and nervous.

And once again, I'm alone. When I was thinking that I am, after all, alone in this kind of situation.......there was a little girl walking in from the other side. That's.....

''Eira-senpai, this is very nice.''

He bows his head in a bow.

'Oh, dull. I'm seriously lazy. Who the hell decided to go around saying hello and all that...'

So complains she is also dressed in a dress. Right now, she has her peach-colored twin-tails pulled together in a twirl, and she's holding them up on either side. But her breasts...yes, she doesn't have breasts. There's a faint bulge, but... well, this is, well, the future holds out!

There may be no more hope.........

''Senior, there is hope!

"?　Really?

Well ... you should always pursue the possibility!

Well, yeah. So, are you alone?

'My friends say hello or something, so now I'm all alone. I don't even have anyone to say hello to.

"...then come with me. Even Julia will be useful to you.

"?　What do you mean?

'There's a lot of trouble at this party. Sometimes I get engaged and other times I get asked to marry you.

'What?　Seriously?!

It's only natural that we have the best and brightest people in the city here. Besides, you want to cross your genes with the best ones, don't you?　For the future of humanity.

It sounds like you have no idea what you're talking about...

'But we can't ignore genetics either. In fact, royalty does, and nobles have had strong counter-magicians for generations. It's unfortunate, but it can't be helped.

Well it's a tough world, isn't it?

...Speaking of which, you look strangely chic. Did you do that yourself?

No, my friend did.

Hmm?　Your friends are men, right?

"...I don't have any male friends. I only have two female friends...

Wow you're worse than me.

'Yes. I would have loved to hang out with my guy friends too...

'Well, sometimes life is like that. In Julia's case, she was in the twilight for two years, so it can't be helped.

A hand is placed on my shoulder with a pop.

Senpai is very small, but he's a very big person. I'm really glad to have met this person.

I'm so glad I met him. I'm going to follow you for the rest of my life!

Yeah, well what's up with you all of a sudden?

'I just realized how great my seniors are!　Truly, senior Eira is a big person!

Oh, yeah?

Yes ... it's very big!

Yeah, heh. I guess so, huh?

Of course!

And as I was praising and praising my senior.......it was a strange man who came over.

'Eira, it's very unusual for you to be in such a good mood.

Gee, Derrick...

He's quite tall. He's at least ten centimeters taller than me, so he's in the upper six foot range. Her hair was short, and her face was more ... neutral than beautiful. He had a soft demeanor, but I could sense the grace of an adult in his manner.

Who on earth was this person?　You know Eira's senior?

I'm Derrick. Nice to meet you, Uriah...

He asks me to shake his hand and I hold it. It's thick. These hands are the hands of someone who has clutched the sword tens of thousands of times.

How do you know my name?

That's what Eira told me. We're so close.

"f*ck you!　I don't like you!

Hahaha Eira is cute as ever.

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The senpai managed to try to hit her, but the difference in reach is too great and her head is completely held down.

''I'm one of the special class anti-magicians too. It's nice to meet you from now on.

''............................Special Grade Anti-Magic!　

I lower my head even more carefully. Then Derrick-san makes a pouty face.

'Oh, by the way, did you hear about that?

What are you talking about?

It's the main thing at this party, but again...

"?　Speaking of which, are you having a function?

''Not really, usually. It's just the royals, and Silas addressing them as a representative of the special class of anti-magicians.

''Well the way you put it, what's going on this time?''

Oh, Julia. Didn't you hear me?　Well Silas always talks so slowly, you know. Oh, poor thing. You're not prepared for anything.

I'm kind of getting sympathy from both of you...?　That's about it, but it doesn't make sense. What in the world is going on?

''Well then, let's have the star of this show, the thirteenth special class anti-magician, Yulia Curtis, come to us.

On the stage, Silas-san is holding the microphone and telling him so. Eh.........is that what that stage is for?　I thought someone would say hello, but I didn't think........

By the way, I told them that I had already agreed to the matter of becoming a special class anti-magician. Based on the matter of Dan and the others, I'm not going to show them..............................but I thought a certain pose was necessary. And it's also because I'm getting sick of them making fun of me any more. I'll need to show them a lot of things as a form.

Of course, that's not the only reason, but I've decided to move on. I needed to clarify my past with them and my own position.

But as expected, I didn't expect it to turn out this way, so naturally I was confused.

''Say, Yulia-kun. Go ahead.''

This is how I officially became a special class anti-magician, but I never imagined it would turn out like this, and I headed for the stage with a lot of nervousness.