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"Ah............"

Walking out of the school gate, Kumiko Huangqian lowered her head, looking listless. She sighed blankly, as if she had no strength in her body.

Or rather, she really couldn't muster up the strength now.

For Kumiko Huangqian, this is an extraordinary period. Not only does she have to consider her future after graduation, but she also has to prepare for the finals of the national competition. However, because of her own problems, the atmosphere in the entire wind band is now quite tense. Kumiko Huangqian also understands everyone's thoughts, but to be honest, she doesn't know what to do.

"Long time no see, Miss Kumiko."

Just as Kumiko Huangqian walked out of the school gate dejectedly, a voice sounded in her ears. Hearing this voice, Kumiko Huangqian was shocked, and then looked up and saw a beautiful girl with long golden hair, wearing a dress, and with golden and blue heterochromatic eyes standing there with an umbrella, looking at her with a smile.

"Mary! Long time no see!!"

Seeing Mary, Kumiko Huangqian immediately walked over excitedly and hugged her.

"You're back? Does that mean the teacher is back too?"

"Yes, we heard about the situation here, so we wanted to come back and take a look... Let's go to the church and sit down."

As she spoke, Mary made a gesture, and Huang Qian Kumiko nodded vigorously. Then the two of them walked shoulder to shoulder along the way home from school.

"I didn't expect that this would alarm you, I just complained to Mio..."

"Mr. Duanmu is also very concerned, after all, it is also a club he has guided. By the way, you should be ready to graduate, are you going to enter the Tribunal?"

"Well, everyone thinks so, and I think we should do this. By the way, have you seen the report I submitted before? We fought off the God of Disobedience together with Senior Rias..."

As she spoke, Huang Qian Kumiko also danced happily and talked about the situation at that time. Although she returned to her own world, the power of being a vocation did not disappear. And after learning that this world is not so safe, people like Huangqian Kumiko who have experienced fighting in the other world also want to continue fighting.

Coincidentally, almost half a year after Duanmu Huai and others left, another disobedient god appeared, and Huangqian Kumiko and others also attacked together with Rias and other demons, and successfully killed the disobedient god.

Well... If Duanmu Huai wants to listen to Huangqian Kumiko's report, he will know where the soul of the god came from.

"But..."

However, as she spoke, Huangqian Kumiko's expression became much more depressed.

"Reina doesn't seem to plan to stay."

"Really?"

"Well, she said she wanted to go to the United States to study at the University of Sound. I'm not saying that this is a bad thing. After all, this is the dream that Reina has always pursued. But she also hopes that I can go with her, because she said that this kind of battle is too dangerous, and if it's not done well, she will die."

"……………………"

Walking beside Huangqian Kumiko, Mary didn't speak, because what Kousaka Reina said was right. The battle in the Tribunal is indeed quite vicious and dangerous. If it is from a world of constant war, it may be okay, but for students like Kumiko Huangqian who live in a peaceful era, it may be another choice.

"I know it is dangerous, but... I think I should be able to do something. Reina wants to go to the University of Music, and I envy her. But I don't think I have the talent that Reina has. Even if I go to the University of Music, I can't be like Reina..."

"Speaking of which, what about the others?"

"Well... Shuichi seems to be planning to enter the Tribunal. He is now confused by the skeleton. Oh, by the way, Miss Mary, you don't know that Shuichi's vocation seems to be upgraded to restore the skeleton to its original appearance. And she is also a very beautiful girl. Oh, I really don't know how he will explain it to his family."

Speaking of this, Kumiko Huangqian chuckled, obviously very happy to see her childhood sweetheart suffer.

"Toriyu-san is also planning to join the Tribunal. Her Saint Maiden ability is really powerful. She can recover from any injury. She actually said that she wanted to be a doctor, but it's hard to explain this ability. And Iwanaga-san seems to be planning to study law at university..."

Kumiko Huangqian was obviously familiar with everyone's situation, and she explained one by one by counting on her fingers. Basically, most members of the combat team chose to join the Tribunal, but members of other teams basically chose to go to university or go back to their hometowns to find jobs. Their abilities are not combat-related, so it's normal for them to make such a choice.

After saying it in one breath, Kumiko Huangqian looked at the dusk in front of her again and sighed.

"How should I put it... Actually, I am a little hesitant. It's true that I have the vocation of a brave man, and I also think that I should protect the world I live in. If I don't have the power, there is nothing I can do, but since I have this power, I also want to do my part to protect this world..."

At this point, Kumiko Huangqian turned her head and looked at Mary.

"Mary, what do you think?"

"My situation is similar to yours, Ms. Kumiko."

"Huh? Really?"

"Yes."

Mary nodded.

"In the world I live in, I am just an ordinary student. At that time, like Ms. Kumiko, I was thinking about what job I should do after graduation and what I should do in the future. But I met Mr. Duanmu , and then my life changed.”

"Speaking of which, Mary, how did you meet the teacher?"

Hearing this, Kumiko Huangzen suddenly became interested and stared at her curiously.

"Actually, it's very simple. At that time, my friend Charlie... was involved in a conspiracy between the old rulers and the cult, and she fell into a coma. No matter how the doctor diagnosed it, it was ineffective, and at that time, I I was also targeted by the monsters created by the cult. Just when I was escaping from their pursuit, Mr. Duanmu appeared and rescued me, and then helped me solve the trouble my friends encountered. "

As she spoke, Mary turned the umbrella in her hand.

"At that time, I realized that my world was not actually that peaceful. There were many evil monsters and monsters peering into our world, and they were also eyeing my eyes. So, in order to protect myself, I also wanted to protect me. Friends, I chose to join the Tribunal and fight to protect the world.”

"Miss Mary, have you ever regretted it?"

"Well... It's hard to say. Some of the practices of the Tribunal are actually very cruel. Although I can understand why Mr. Duanmu does this, it is still somewhat unacceptable. However, I will not object."

Having said this, Mary looked at Kumiko Huangzen.

"Miss Kumiko, please remember that joining the Tribunal is not as simple as becoming a hero of justice. Mr. Duanmu also said that the Tribunal is the guardian of mankind, but we are not the messengers of justice. If necessary, for the sake of mankind We will even do things that seem cruel and evil, so I hope you can think carefully before making a decision."

"Hey...it's really hard to decide."

"If you regret joining the Tribunal, you can quit. Mr. Duanmu is not such a harsh person. The premise is that you do not become an enemy of mankind."

"The enemy of mankind... This scale is too big, I don't even dare to think about it."

Hearing what Mary said, Kumiko Huangmae smiled bitterly, and then changed the topic.

"Actually, I've been thinking, it would be nice if you were still here, Mary."

"Um?"

"Because in this way, wouldn't the solos be decided to be you and Rina? Then others will not become independent because of this, and our bass group can continue to quietly serve as our background... "

Kumiko Huangzen raised her head and looked at the dusk in front of her. What she said was true. The reason why there were no conflicts in the club in the past two years was that Rina and Mari were superior in skills to the rest. The entire performance of the wind club revolved around them, and no one felt there was anything wrong.

But this year, things have changed.

Although Kuroe Mayu is a transfer student like Mari, she does not have the same absolute dominance as Mari. Kumiko Huangzen admitted that she had been threatened, but that was just it. Therefore, Kuroe Mayu feels a bit threatening to Kumiko Kumizen Komae, but if it were Mary - Kumiko Kumiko Kumizen has no idea of ​​comparing with her at all.

This is wider than the gap between street ball players and NBA championships.

This is also the problem. No one thinks that they have the ability to compete with Mari or Rena Kosaka for solo rights. But for Mayu Kuroe, everyone just thinks that she is indeed capable, but she is not strong enough to replace Kumiko Huangzen. situation.

So the contradiction arises.

But what should we do?

While they were talking, the two of them had already arrived at the door of the church of the Tribunal. Huangqian Kumiko was also a little nervous, wondering what Duanmu Huai would think of her thoughts.

But based on her understanding of Duanmu Huai, the teacher would definitely not comfort her... Well, from this perspective, Kumiko Huangzen really guessed it right.

"If you're a coward, just go straight up, you're afraid of being a chicken!"

"Well……………"

Looking at Duanmu Huai sitting in front of her and roaring loudly, Huang Qian Kumiko said nothing, while Mary next to her silently shook her head.

"I finally understand."

Duanmu Huai leaned back on the chair.

"Kosaka Rina's idea is that everything the pretty boy says is right, everyone just needs to shut up and listen to him. Tsukamoto Shuichi's idea is to maintain the atmosphere of the club, because wind music is a group activity, so the team must be maintained. A cooperative atmosphere, right?”

"Yes."

"So what's on your mind?"

"I……………"

Faced with Duanmuhuai's inquiry, Huang Qiankumiko was immediately speechless.

"You are now the director of the Musical Instruments Department. Have you forgotten that no matter how powerful that boy is, he is only a consultant. From a position perspective, you are qualified to make the final decision on the direction of the entire Musical Instruments Department."

Duanmu Huai waved his hand fiercely.

"So, your opinion is final, so what is your opinion?"

"I………………"

Upon hearing Duanmuhuai's inquiry, Huang Qiankumiko suddenly broke into a cold sweat and was speechless.

"To put it bluntly, the minister is the leader, and the leader is to lead his subordinates forward, just like in that other world, as a brave man, you are always the first to rush to the front in every battle. Do you want to hide behind others? It's the same principle. Just do it. In short, as long as you are strong enough to overwhelm that person called Kuroe Mayu, then there will be nothing to worry about. What? Do you think you will lose?"

"……………………"

Kumiko Huangqian did not speak, and lowered her head silently.

"Looking ahead and behind, what's the point of looking back? You haven't even started the war yet, but you are already thinking about what to do if you lose. Whether you win or lose, you will know after the fight. If you stick your head out, you will get a knife, and if you shrink your head, you will also get a knife. Do you think you can dodge this knife as long as you close your eyes?"

"You can't dodge...right?"

"Nonsense, you definitely can't dodge!"

Duanmu Huai slammed the table suddenly, and Kumiko Huangqian shivered.

"You also fought your way out of that world, what are you afraid of? Is this more dangerous than facing the army of angels and demons?"

"I would rather face angels and demons............"

"Hmm?"

"No, nothing."

Looking at Duanmu Huai staring at her, Huang Qian Kumiko hurriedly shook her head.

"The problem now is not with Kousaka Reina, nor with that person called Kuroe Mayu, but with you. Because you are the minister, your statement is the most important. It is because you did not express your position that so many messes have happened below. You should express your attitude in public, and then ask who is in favor and who is against, and that's it! Understand?"

"I, I understand............"

"That's good, go home, I'll wait to see you win the gold medal."

Duanmu Huai waved his hand after speaking, and Huang Qian Kumiko hurriedly lowered her head, saluted Duanmu Huai, then glanced at Mary, and then turned and left.

As she watched Kumiko Huangqian walk out of the church, Mary blinked and looked at Duanmu Huai.

"Mr. Duanmu, you seem to like Kumiko very much."

"The little girl is cute, but a little timid. We should teach her a lesson and make her sober up."

Duanmu Huai shrugged.

"So, Mr. Duanmu, do you think the wind band can still win the gold medal this time?"

"I don't know, I hope we can."

Duanmu Huai snorted coldly while saying this.

"If they can't... then don't blame me for showing them some color."