If it is unexpected, then it must be lying.

Grantia knew the difference between the camera in her hand and the other contestants, and was not surprised that she had won.

What really unnerved her was the reaction of Alyssa around her.

In the process of getting along with the two just now, Grantia deliberately avoided the question of winning the magic competition, but now that the results of the competition have been revealed, there is no room for escaping this question.

Grantia looked at Alyssa.

But unexpectedly, Alyssa did not show an indignant expression, still with that gentle smile.

"Alyssa, I ......"

Grantia thought of what Alyssa had told herself, that this was the only opportunity Alyssa could communicate with her stern father, and that she, as her friend, had ruthlessly taken away that opportunity.

"It's okay, you fulfilled your promise with me and did your best to compete, which is more important to me than anything. ”

Alyssa smiled and nudged Grantia.

"Now, it's time to prove yourself. ”

Grandia was silent, she thought for a moment, and then took Alyssa's hand directly.

"Hey, alas, Grantia, what are you going to do?"

Alyssa showed a flustered expression for the first time, she looked at Grantia holding her wrist a little confused, and after thinking about it, she still didn't shake it off.

"Don't ask, come here. ”

Grantia took Alyssa's hand and walked towards the stage.

In the process, the two also changed from the posture of Grandia forcibly dragging Alyssa to the appearance of interlocking their fingers and moving forward together.

When the two of them stepped onto the stage, the crowd below was round again.

But they didn't care.

"Uh, Grandia-san, may I ask what is?"

Headmaster Trestan was also a little confused, so he glanced at the regent, but Archduke Anglo and Queen Eliefils did not object, so he didn't say anything more.

I would like to invite Grantia Ulysses to give her acceptance speech. ”

He said, handing the amplification crystal to Grantia, then stepped aside.

"Thank you. ”

Grandia took the amplification crystal, looked at the crowd under the dark, and then looked at Alyssa beside her before speaking.

"Well, I hadn't prepared an acceptance speech before, and I didn't know what to say, actually, a few months ago, I was a beginner who didn't know much about magic. ”

Her heart was beating fast, but she still tried her best to keep her composure, and from the palm of her hand, Alyssa's body temperature was heard, allowing Grantia to gradually calm down.

"After that, I had the opportunity to participate by chance, I met a friend from afar, and with his encouragement and guidance, I was able to step by step to get here and stand on this stage. ”

Many people directly understood her words as thanking a certain power family that supported her behind her, but there was no special reaction.

"Of course, there was also the help of my good roommate Lottie and fellow contestant Alyssa, who were able to persevere and continue to compete. ”

Grantia glanced at Alyssa, the young girl smiling head-on and looking at herself.

"Once, when I was very young, I loved to read all kinds of legends and adventures, I loved dragons and princesses, knights and demons, those distant places that I had never heard of, and I loved such stories, because in reality, we are so ordinary. ”

As she spoke, Grantia gradually calmed down.

"But later, after really experiencing life and death, I realized that the adventure is not as beautiful as the story is written, and the real battle is always accompanied by death. In the same way, the magic we learn is not so easy to master and can change lives. ”

The students below were still whispering, but as Grantia spoke, they all gradually calmed down, and everyone was quietly listening to Grantia's speech.

"Under the magic, there may be the shadow of war, there may be dark facts. ”

Many people think of what they see today, of the wars that have broken out in the past, in which magic has played a less glorious role.

"But I still think that magic is a beautiful thing. In fact, in the process of participating in the competition, I gradually felt that magic can bring more smiles and surprises to people, and I am glad that I became a mage apprentice and came to Christine and met those friendly teachers and classmates. ”

Grantia said, smiling as well.

"Not long ago, I met a very powerful mage who told me exactly how magic came about and what it meant. The magic that is born from suffering, the magic that goes through tears, and finally unfolds in front of people, should exist to bring smiles to people's faces. And through this magic competition, I also have my own understanding of magic. ”

She said, taking a crystal from her pocket, and with a little manipulation, a string of words was projected into the air.

"The heart of faith, this is my magic. ”

The students present fell silent.

Grandia's speech, which was very messy and not so infectious and incendiary, could be regarded as an unsuccessful speech.

However, what it contains is moving.

The students here have different backgrounds and origins, but they came to Christine Royal Academy for the same goal, which is to learn magic.

Grandia's speech may not explain how to learn magic well, but it does illustrate a crucial question.

That's what magic is.

It may be more important to know the nature of magic than to master it.

Magic is not just a tool, it is a science, the result of the efforts of ancient sages and modern sages.

In the quiet square, suddenly, applause rang out.

Grantia saw that Lottie was clapping vigorously from the audience, her hands flushed.

Then, under the leadership of Lottie, the audience burst into thunderous applause.

"It's a good presentation, and knowing why you use magic is really more important and harder to see than learning more magic. ”

Professor Siegfrier was on the sidelines, and he also raised his hand to applaud.

Grandia hadn't expected such applause, she felt a little sour in her nose, and the scene of the past few months kept flashing back in her mind.

[Fireless Aftermath: It seems that you have indeed found your own path. 】

In the field of vision, Rosen also congratulated Grantia.

Grandia couldn't help but look at Alyssa, and the girl who was holding her hand in hand also gave her a fiery look in return.

Then, amid a wave of enthusiastic applause, Grandia hugged Alyssa tightly.