Peace Hunter

"Rid Archie, I appoint you as the new vice chairman of Elevrad," said Senior Florian.

The Elevrad members were shocked, especially me.

"Me?!?! Wait a minute, I'm the vice chairman of Elevrad?" I asked.

"Yes, I appoint you as the vice chairman of Elevrad," said Senior Florian.

"Aren't there other members who are more deserving of the vice chairman position? There's Senior Darryl, who's in your year, and there's also Princess Amelia, who's a year above me. Why am I the one being appointed as vice chairman when I'm just a second-year student and haven't been a member of Elevrad for long?" I asked.

"I have my own reasons for appointing you as vice chairman,"

"First, it's because you're the strongest student at this academy right now. After you won the previous academy tournament, your popularity among the students has grown even more. You're well-known among all the students, from the first years to the newly graduated fourth years. Not only are you well-known within this academy, but you're also known throughout the kingdom of San Fulgen,"

"I don't know if you've heard about this, but after the attack on this academy, many newspapers have circulated throughout the kingdom of San Fulgen. In those newspapers, you were described as a 'hero' who saved Charles and protected Chloe and Princess Caroline from the attackers who were trying to kill them. Of course, these newspapers weren't circulated within the academy, so not all students knew about them. I only know about them because of the special privileges I have as someone with a position in Elevrad," said Senior Florian.

Several members of Elevrad who heard about this were surprised.

"What? So not only is Rid well-known within this academy, but he's also known throughout the kingdom of San Fulgen?" asked Senior Darryl.

"Heeey, so you've become famous, huh, Rid?" asked senior Vanina.

I just stayed silent, not deciding to speak.

"Therefore, your strength and popularity are the reasons I appointed you as Elevrad's vice-chairman. Furthermore, there will soon be new students joining the first year. I hope that with your popularity, the best students from the first year will be able to join Elevrad soon."

"But that's not the only reason I appointed you as Elevrad's vice-chairman. I've already assessed your abilities while carrying out Elevrad's tasks. Even though your tasks weren't as difficult as those of other Elevrad members with higher ranks or ranks, you still performed them well. Senior Gretta even praised you for being a skilled member in carrying out those tasks. Not only Senior Gretta, but the other fourth-year Elevrad members also praised your performance as an Elevrad member,"

"During our last meeting with the fourth-year Elevrad members in this room, when only Senior Vyn and I were left, he asked me who I would appoint as Elevrad's vice-chairman. I replied that I would appoint you as Elevrad's vice-chairman. Senior Vyn then fully approved of this. That means Senior Vyn also recognizes your abilities. Furthermore, I also sense that you have the skills to lead a group, which is what makes me even more eager to appoint you as vice-chairman,"

"So, are you willing to accept, Rid?" asked Senior Florian.

I remained silent, undecided.

"Is there something on your mind, Rid? You seem confused about how to answer," said Senior Florian.

"Yes, there's something I've been thinking about. Senior said earlier that you had his own reasons for appointing me. Doesn't that mean my appointment as vice-chairman was your own suggestion, not the other members of Elevrad? Doesn't that mean other members will object to me becoming vice-chairman?" I asked.

"About it, the Elevrad chairman has the right and authority to appoint members to certain positions without the approval of the other members. So, I don't need the approval of the other members to appoint you as Elevrad's vice chairman. Of course, when the Elevrad chairman appoints a member to a certain position, there are always other members who object, but I don't think anyone would object if I appointed you as vice chairman. The other members wouldn't object to Rid's appointment as vice chairman, would they?" asked Senior Florian.

"I don't mind. Besides, it seems like Rid is indeed worthy of the vice chairman position after hearing what the chairman said earlier," said Senior Darryl.

"I don't mind either," said Senior Vanina.

"Me too," said Senior Nadine.

"Me too," said Princess Amelia.

The other Elevrad members, including Charles, Chloe, Irene, and Enzo, had no objections to my appointment as vice-chairman.

"The other members have no objections to your appointment as vice-chairman, Rid. So what? Will you accept this position as vice-chairman of Elevrad?" asked Senior Florian.

I paused for a moment to think.

"If I have an important position in Elevrad, wouldn't that mean I can interact with many nobles, including Dukes other than Duke San Lucia using my position? Perhaps there will come a time when I need to meet them as Elevrad's representative to request cooperation and assistance in organizing events organized by Elevrad. Perhaps I can investigate the Dukes using my position. It would be a good idea for me to accept this position," I thought.

"Okay, then I'll accept this position, Senior," I said.

"Then it's agreed. From now on, Rid Archie is the new vice-chairman of Elevrad and will serve for the next year," said Senior Florian.

The other Elevrad members applauded upon hearing this.

"Please help me in the future, vice chairman," said Senior Florian.

"I also ask for your help, chairman," I said.

Then, Senior Florian announced who would fill the positions of secretary and treasurer. For secretary, Senior Florian appointed Princess Amelia to fill the position. The other Elevrad members had no objections to Princess Amelia appointment as secretary, and Princess Amelia also agreed to fill the position.

For treasurer, Senior Florian appointed Senior Klara to fill the position. Her full name is Klara Gwinn, a third-year Elevrad member, or more precisely, a former third-year member who has now moved up to her fourth year, just like Senior Darryl and Senior Florian. The other Elevrad members had no objections to the appointment, and Senior Klara also agreed to fill the position.

Then, after all the positions in the new board had been filled, the meeting concluded, and we immediately left the Elevrad room to continue our respective activities.

-

Then a few days passed, and before we knew it, the holidays were almost over, as it was now the end of June.

In the afternoon, we were playing by the academy lake, enjoying the approaching end of the holiday.

"It's hard to believe that the day after tomorrow we'll start studying at the academy again," said Chloe.

"Yes, and we'll be second-year students too," said Julie.

"Since the day after tomorrow is the start of the new school year, doesn't that mean today is the entrance exam day for prospective students?" asked Noa.

"Indeed. This morning, I saw several prospective students heading towards the academy lobby. That reminds me, a year ago, we also took that entrance exam," said Charles.

"It's hard to believe it's been a year since we've been at this academy."

"By the way, since we're on the topic of prospective students, I remembered something. A year ago, during the entrance exam, there was a student who hated Rid so much because he lost to him in the third round of the entrance exam. Because of that loss, he failed the entrance exam and failed to enter this academy," said Noa.

"Javier, huh, I still remember him," said Charles.

"You're right. It looks like he'll be taking the entrance exam again, because those who fail the first time are still given one chance the following year to retake it. If he takes the entrance exam again and passes this time and becomes an academy student, it will be dangerous for you, Rid. I think he still holds a grudge against you," said Noa.

"You don't need to worry, Noa. I've thought about that too. If he succeeds in becoming an academy student this time and intends to harm me, I'll just fight him and beat him up until he stops," I said.

"Hahaha, that's true. I guess I was wrong to worry about you, even though you're the winner of the academy tournament. I should be worried about Javier if he succeeds in becoming an academy student this time and messes with our vice chairman," said Noa.

"Stop calling me that," I said.

-

In a secret room on the 5th floor of the academy lobby.

Miss Karina was seen watching the third stage of the exam, a competition taking place on the fifth floor of the academy lobby. Then, a crystal ball near Miss Karina began to glow. The crystal ball was Miss Karina's communication device. Miss Karina immediately grabbed the ball and spoke into it.

"Hello, this is the academy principal, Karina Stella," Miss Karina said.

"It's me, Karina. By the way, why are you speaking so formally?" asked Queen Kayana.

It turned out that it was Queen Kayana who contacted Miss Karina.

"Sorry, sis, I thought someone else was contacting me. What's the matter?" asked Miss Karina.

"I heard that Javier is taking the entrance exam again this year. Is that true?" asked Queen Kayana.

"Yes, that's true," said Miss Karina.

"So what? Do you have a plan to make him fail this year's entrance exam?" asked Queen Kayana.

"Don't worry, sis. ​There is one person among all the participants in this entrance exam who can defeat Javier. Currently, Javier and that person are competing in the third stage of the exam. And it looks like the match will be over soon," said Miss Karina.

Miss Karina looked at the competition arena on the fifth floor of the academy lobby. In the arena, Javier was seen slumped to the floor. He had fallen after being hit by his opponent's sword technique. Meanwhile, before him stood a woman holding the sword she had used. The woman appeared to be waiting for Javier to rise again.

-To be continued