An ordinary profession creates the world's strongest

This scene was definitely not suitable for children. Kaori and Shizuku blushed, looking bewildered. Aiko covered her face with her hands, speechless. Tio also instinctively raised her hands, covering her mouth with the sleeve of her kimono, staring intently at Hajime.

As for Xia, the person whose fingers were sucked, she looked dazed, as if the door to a new world had opened.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became strange and emotional. However, after Hajime released Shia's fingers, the feeling he expressed reset the atmosphere.

"Full and generous, with a silky softness and delicate texture, yet full of vitality and radiant light."

“Are you drinking Beaujolais wine?!”

Kaori, Shizuku, and Aiko from Earth reflexively complained. While it was okay to ask him to taste it, this was too...

After Shia, Kaori, Shizuku, Aiko, Tio, and Yue were allowed to taste Hajime in that order.

"The aroma is particularly fragrant."

"It's very well-balanced in every way, with a refreshing taste."

"The balance of sweetness and acidity is just right, and the taste is as fresh as fruit."

"This is truly a top-tier vintage wine, and it will go down in history."

"The highest quality of this century."

He commented in this order, in a very serious tone, just like a judge.

“…N-I didn’t expect you to be able to use such a rich vocabulary to comment… So, whose blood do you like the most, Hajime?”

"moon."

It's no wonder. After all, he said it was the highest quality blood of this century.

"Hajime-kun, what about me!? Where am I ranked!? Where!?"

"Next, in order, it's Shia, then Tio. Then there's Shizuku and Aiko, but my preference for them probably varies depending on my mood that day, so they're probably pretty evenly matched. And lastly, Kaori."

“Why?!”

"Miss Kaori, there's no need to be so sad. After all, your current body is that of an Apostle."

"Ah..." Kaori froze, remembering something she'd completely forgotten. The apostle's flesh, likewise, contained blood, and Kaori's soul resided within it. Therefore, the power within that blood—the taste of blood Hajime felt—was primarily due to Kaori's influence. But it was only an "influence," not entirely Kaori's blood.

"Everyone, are you satisfied with this? Yue, let me recover quickly."

“…Hmm, Hajime, do you really not want to remain a vampire?”

Master Yue seemed to complain again, his tone sounding frustrated. After Hajime freed himself from his restraints and removed the blindfold, he saw the state of his beloved vampire princess and confessed his true feelings.

"No, that's not the case at all...it's just that this state is a little bit disadvantageous."

“…Huh? Hajime, I’m sorry! Are you feeling unwell somewhere?”

Yue started to panic, and Shia and the others' expressions changed suddenly, as they were worried that their willful demands would harm Shi's health.

Hajime smiled wryly and shook his head.

"No, that's not what I meant. Quite the opposite. The vampire factor seems to be too compatible with my physique."

"Mr. Hajime, what do you mean by that?"

"Honestly, as time goes by, I can smell other people's blood, even if they're not bleeding... Honestly, I'm afraid I'll lose my mind. If this continues, I might find humans look delicious."

"Oh..." Kaori, Shizuku, and Aiko's cheeks flushed simultaneously, finally understanding Hajime's reason for wanting to be restored. He insisted on not mentioning the taste of blood so that he wouldn't become aware of the desire to drink it. He probably refused to bite or kiss his neck so that he wouldn't lose his irrational restraint.

"Ah, here it comes again, another fragrant smell... a very delicious smell—"

Hajime said this, and simultaneously turned his gaze towards the door of the room. Yue and the other girls followed suit and looked in that direction. What they saw was...

"I, I've already knocked five times. I have something to ask... But since it's me knocking, you guys probably won't notice, right?"

The door had unknowingly opened, and standing outside was Endo Kousuke. In the awkward, almost frozen atmosphere, Kousuke gently hugged himself and spoke with a blushing face.

"I, I'm not tasty at all, oh."

"Uh, um... S-sorry..."

Huh? Hajime didn't complain, but just apologized? And he even looked away awkwardly? What the hell...

“What the hell is going on here~!?” Shia, Tio, Shizuku, and Aiko shouted in unison, filled with confusion.

I don't know why, but Hajime had left the girls like me aside and created a subtle atmosphere with the boys. Suddenly, a sense of crisis arose.

"Yue! Change him back! Change him back now! Otherwise, Hajime-kun will...!"

“I, I got it! Hajime, I will never let you go down that path!”

Needless to say, Yue immediately released Hajime from his vampire form.

Volume 13 Bonus: Ordinary Magic Academy - Graduation Ceremony -

The lecture hall of the Magic Academy High School was filled with a serious atmosphere.

Today was graduation day. Not only the graduates, but also the guests, parents, and even teachers, all looked nervous. However, the parents' reasons for being nervous were different from those of the others.

"Shia Hauria."

From the opening remarks onward, the ceremony went smoothly. When it came time to present the diplomas, representatives from each discipline took the stage to receive theirs. So far, so good, but now, the name of one of the most problematic students in the school was finally called.

Then, a vibrant response echoed throughout the lecture hall... no, it was surprisingly a gentle and refined voice. Everyone was stunned.

Xia quietly walked onto the stage, her graceful demeanor reminiscent of a pure and innocent young woman. Even the parents couldn't help but sigh in admiration. Meanwhile, the graduates and faculty members internally wondered, "Who are you?" She looked so different than usual.

"Ahem. Graduation certificate presentation—Shia Hauria. I hereby declare you graduated from our school's Close Combat Department. High School Principal Fried Bagua. Congratulations."

"Thank you, Principal."

Shia exudes a gentle and friendly aura, with a charming smile. It's terrifying.

"Hmm...! Uh... As a special student, you've achieved excellent results, and I'm proud of you. But, you might have overdone it a bit... ahem, I mean, you've tried too hard. Even after graduation, remember that you're an alumnus of this school. Don't forget! Even if you work hard, you should know when to stop, okay?"

"Oh my, oh my. Thanks for the advice."

"Seriously, who are you?!"

Because Sia's words and actions were so different from her usual behavior, Fried couldn't help but complain. Fortunately, Sia destroyed the loudspeaker at an invisible speed, so the audience didn't hear.

Fried was so frightened that his face turned pale, but Xia ignored him and walked off the stage in the same dignified and graceful manner.

"Oh my! Principal, the speaker's broken!"

A female teacher swiftly and deftly walked from the staff area to Freed's side. Seeing this, the parents began to chatter again. It was the grown-up version of Yue-sensei. Such overwhelming beauty might have disturbed the students—but everyone couldn't help but stare at her intently, not even having time to voice their concerns.

"Eh? Um, no, it's okay, I can amplify it myself with magic..."

"Alright, that's all. Oh, everyone, sorry to bother you♪"

“Who are you?!”

Although Principal Fried complained like this, the sound itself was completely eliminated by magic and no one heard it.

The next person to be called up was Kaori, the representative of the Reply Magic Department. Normally, she would have given Yue and Shia a defiant glare on her way up. However, like the two girls before her, she maintained a dignified and skillful demeanor, reminiscent of a saint, just like her usual image outside of school.

After the award ceremony, Chairman Tio took the stage to give a speech. She acted like the dignified and beautiful chairman she always was.

This was all so bizarre. But then again, today was graduation, such an important anniversary, and these girls should at least respect themselves and put their selfish desires aside for now. This thought was shared not only by Shizuku and Yuuka, who had equipped themselves with weapons just in case, but also by combative teachers like Mr. Rouse and Mr. Meld. They all breathed a sigh of relief.

After that, the graduation ceremony went smoothly as usual and was finally coming to an end.

At this stage, it actually makes people more nervous.

Because, as the ceremony drew to a close, the expressions of the bomb quartet, who had always had friendly smiles on their faces, became increasingly tense, and the atmosphere became tense, as if they were waiting for the command to sound for a game of capture the flag on the beach.

What will happen next? No, more accurately, what kind of trouble are these guys planning to cause? —— Such uneasiness and doubt spread among Shizuku and the others and the teacher. At the same time——

"...Now officially declare the graduation ceremony closed. Graduates, please leave. Please give us a round of applause."

Surprisingly, nothing happened. The graduates left the lecture hall smiling. Of course, everyone remained cautious until the very end, maintaining eye contact with one another.

From a certain perspective, we have developed a remarkable sense of unity.

In her speech, President Tio praised this class as "the most united class since the school's founding." While everyone internally grumbled, "It's all your fault!", they also acknowledged the truth.

Even after graduation, we will definitely continue to keep in touch with each other, gather together to help each other in any situation, and overcome difficulties together.

The parents also felt the solidarity among the graduates. Seeing their sons and daughters look so mature, they were filled with joy, even tears welling up in their eyes. They clapped their hands excitedly, the applause thundering. However, some parents felt that the scene was a bit like welcoming soldiers back from the battlefield and seemed a little confused.

After all the graduates left the lecture hall, it was the parents' turn to leave and go find their children. At this moment—

"Excuse me! Father-in-law! Mother-in-law!"

The adult version of Yue activated instant teleportation, suddenly appearing in the center of the parents' seating area. Unlike the "Space Gate", her instant teleportation could be activated unexpectedly, leaving competitors with no time to prepare.

Ignoring the stunned crowd around her, Teacher Yue shook the hands of both parents simultaneously. That's right, they were—

"Tsuki-sensei, please don't be so presumptuous! What are you going to do to Nanyun's father and mother!?"

“Ahhhh! I was a step too slow!”

"Tsk! Having to leave before you can move freely is truly a fatal disadvantage!"

Nanyun Jin and Nanyun Chou, they are Hajime's parents. The biggest purpose of these girls is to come and greet them.

Of course, Hajime was raised by his parents. Since it was a graduation ceremony, his parents would definitely be there. The Bomb Quartet naturally had to seize this opportunity to prove to Hajime's parents that they were his lifelong lovers.

"Um...you're Yue-sensei, right?"

“Please allow me to explain later! Excuse me, the thugs are quite troublesome, so please follow me to another place! Hajime is waiting for you two!”

Ignoring the noisy surroundings and the dignified (laughing) Shia and the others rushing towards him, Yue teacher activated the instant teleport again.

Sumire and Sou could only stare in astonishment. Their vision shifted, and they found themselves on a hill overlooking Academy City. Their son, Hajime, was also before them.

"Um... Dad, Mom. It's so sudden, you must be surprised... Are you okay?"

Jin and Chou looked at their son who was smiling bitterly, then looked at the beautiful female teacher who was acting coy behind their backs, and finally looked at each other and nodded at the same time.

"Anyway, congratulations on your graduation."

The couple's completely indifferent reaction made Teacher Yue feel a little embarrassed.

"It's okay. We can probably tell what's going on. You've written back before explaining a lot of things."

"So that's what's going on, right? You've been acting like a beast to a lot of other girls, and you want to get away with your soulmate before they kill you, right?"

“You don’t have to say it so harshly!?”

While there were some issues with what they were saying, their understanding was pretty close to reality, indicating a high level of comprehension. "As expected of Hajime's parents...!" Even Yue-sensei trembled in awe.

"Are you the woman who is completely devoted to the puppy?"

Sumire and Chou both glanced at Yue, making her more nervous than ever. Cold sweat streamed down her body, and her heartbeat raced like the drums of a rock band. She'd painstakingly prepared countless greetings for this day, but now, in her nervousness, she'd forgotten them all, her mind a blank.

So she could only speak out her thoughts and feelings truthfully.

"Nice to meet you! My name is Yue! I enjoyed your son's food, it was delicious. Thank you for the treat! I'm very happy!"

In fact, what she originally wanted to say was something like "Please give your son to me, I will definitely make him happy."

Hajime covered his face with his hands. Light realized he had said the wrong thing and covered his face with his hands in despair, thinking, "Ahh, I said the wrong thing! This is going to make a terrible impression on me! I'm such an idiot!"

However, the ideas of Nanyun and his wife seem to be somewhat different from those of ordinary people.

"Thank you so much for not looking down on me. Thank you for letting the little dog graduate."

"I raised this puppy, so of course it can't be unpalatable."

"Dad, Mom, please shut up."

Huh? Wasn't the impression actually that bad?—Yue thought, looking a little confused, but her expression gradually relaxed. In fact, the couple had already learned a lot about the situation through the letter sent back by their son, and their faces were full of smiles.

"Tsuki-sensei... no, Miss Yue. If you're such a nice person, we'd be more than welcome."

"That's right. We were actually worried that the puppy wasn't good enough for you."

"Father-in-law, Mother-in-law... I'm so happy! Although, although I'm still not very talented, I hope you can give me guidance in the future—"

“““Wait a moment, ahhhhh!”””

Just as things were about to conclude, a voice suddenly sounded, demanding a halt. Looking in the direction of the sound, I saw Shia, Kaori, and Tio rushing out of the "Space Gate." Tio still had one hand on Principal Fried's collar; it seemed they had been transported here using his space magic.

"Father-in-law! Mother-in-law! Don't let her fool you! I'm Hajime's partner!"

"No! No one is better for Hajime than me!"

"Father-in-law and mother-in-law, please think twice!"

Each of the three desperately argued with the Nanyun couple in their own way that they were the rightful owners of the Nanyun family. As the argument continued, more people arrived through the "space gate."

Seeing Hajime's parents present, everyone immediately understood the situation.