But unfortunately for me I have no one so I will have to figure it out on my own.
『Invite that girl. After teaming up together, you will make her your wife—– 』
[Yes Yes]
While listening to the perverted sword’s words, I started looking for the red haired girl.
However, there are too many people and unfortunately I couldn’t find her.
As the signal was given the examination begun.
While there appeared to be disputes, the 400 applicants started running at once.
There are some who moved away at great speed.
And as for me, I got off to a slow start from behind.
『Is it okay to be so far behind?』
[It’s okay because it’s not a competition that competes for time. It’s a long 60km stretch, if I overdo it too much it will definitely get tough in the second half. Also–]
Actually, I remembered similar tests more than twenty years ago.
From that experience, I decided that the pace should be kept as low as possible in the first half.
[–You see]
What I said was proven immediately after entering the forest.
[Uwaaa, help meeeee!]
One of the examinee running ahead of me was suspended by a rope tangled around his foot.
In addition, there are others who have been trapped or trapped by nets and cannot move.
『I see, so they have set traps』
[That’s right. If those who went ahead got caught, being in the back is more advantageous]
Of course, there are plenty of examinees who completely avoid cheating, so it’s not necessarily safe to be behind.
[Ohh!]
I looked at a fine thread at my feet, and avoided it by jumping quickly.
That was dangerous.
Even if you say the traps are running low, proceed with caution.
*
It was about three hours when I reached the top of the hill since I left the academy.
It was a pretty smooth pace.
[I thought it would cost me more]
Because your level has increased, your physical capability has improved thanks to it. Naturally, physical strength has also increased 』
At first I was quite behind among other examinees , but unexpectedly I have overtaken most of them.
[You are the fifteenth person]
I received a metal badge from a supervisor as “Proof” that I made it to the top.
(he’s still very young, and looks like he’s a student)
[Haaaaa… ..I can’t take it anymore… ..]
[Oehhhhhh]
The way back that was also through the same forest, I saw the appearance of those who were exhausted on the way many times.
Excuse me.
Then I kept running for about two more hours.
[Whoa, I finally arrived]
Returning to the school field within the allotted time, I exhaled in relief.
I handed the metal badge to the supervisor and sat down on the floor.
As expected, it’s exhausting if you keep running that much.
There is still time for the sun to set, but it is not long.
I haven’t seen Aria yet.
Well, considering her abilities, she will surely arrive in time.
[Hey, have you heard? It seems that ogres have appeared in the forest]
Being concerned, I overheard a conversation from some examinee who had returned.