Chapter 51

As the day grew dark, the fireworks festival began.

There were 63 fireworks to be launched.

We were scheduled to appear with the 63rd grand finale, so I was a bit nervous.

The fireworks were surprisingly well-made, ranging from large, flower-like fireworks that adorned the Japanese summer night sky to three-dimensional fireworks that resembled monsters and people, all in a variety of colors.

The launch proceeded smoothly, and as it entered the second half, it was the turn for the Student Council, one of the top contenders in this year's competition, to launch their fireworks.

"Then, the Student Council will prepare for the fireworks launch."

The students in the audience seemed to be eagerly anticipating the Student Council's fireworks, as their cheers were particularly loud.

"Go for it!"

"We're looking forward to it this year too!"

"Lord Krishnas!"

"Lady, carry me!"

Overall, the cheers were filled with admiration...

Sister Krishnas responded to the cheers while giving instructions efficiently.

It seemed that the Student Council would use multiple magic circles, and they had set up several of them.

Looking at it, Sister Krishnas' presence was overwhelming.

Despite her fair, delicate, and reserved appearance, the aura she exuded was sharp, like a finely honed sword.

Sister Krishnas led the preparations, and soon it was time for the launch.

Sister Krishnas raised her right hand.

The venue, which had been noisy until then, was suddenly enveloped in silence.

Sister Krishnas' presence seemed to grow even stronger.

Everyone was focused on her.

As her right hand was lowered, magic power flowed into the magic circle.

The magic circle glowed and launched fireworks into the night sky.

Although it was called a fireworks festival, the fireworks made by the students of this royal magic school did not use any gunpowder.

Therefore, there was no smell of gunpowder or explosion sounds.

Instead, the luminosity was much brighter than Japanese fireworks.

In the silent space, the dragon-shaped fireworks shone brightly.

...I feel like I've done something wrong...

If you ask me what, I don't feel like answering right now...

However, loud cheers erupted from the audience as they watched the launched fireworks.

The dragon soared through the night sky.

It had intricate movements and was well-made.

A light dragon flying through the night sky with flapping wings is quite captivating...

It felt like a long time, even though it was less than a minute.

But I'm in trouble...

I had been thinking about various things, but I definitely feel like I've done something wrong.

"......"

"Ku... fu..."

"Hey! Christopher!"

"Huh?"

"Really, don't get lost in your own world! Our turn is coming up, so let's go!"

"Got it."

Well, all the preliminary acts are over.

Now it's the main event.

I prepared just one magic circle.

The gimmicks I incorporated are not just 10 or 20.

I have to win, even against Sister Krishnas.

I won't hold back, even against a family member.

If I did, I'd probably get scolded.

An angry Sister Krishnas would be scary.

"This is the last one. 'Mitsukuru' will prepare for the fireworks."

The one waiting for the grand finale is the prodigy, the eccentric, the natural disaster, Christopher!

Oops, did I make a mistake in the writing?

Haha, well, it's not entirely wrong, considering I can be a natural disaster depending on how you look at it...

I do have some self-awareness, you know!

For this event, I have prepared a moving object with advanced gimmicks!

Just one magic circle!

The setup will be quick!

All we need to do is wait for the start signal!

Karla gave the teacher the OK signal.

In response to Karla's signal, the teacher gave the launch instruction.

Karla nodded to us around the magic circle.

Let's do it!

Peron, Clara, and Pritz supplied magic power to the magic circle.

What am I doing?

I'm helping the three of them control the magic power.

If I supplied the magic power, I could easily control the amount and quality, but since I rewrote the magic circle from scratch, everyone said I should at least help with the magic power supply, so I'm assisting with the control because the complex magic circle requires delicate control of the magic power.

As the three supplied magic power, the magic circle began to glow.

The magic circle gradually increased its luminosity, and when the magic power spread throughout the circle, a pillar of light rose into the sky.

The pillar of light intensified, and everyone in the venue, not just the audience, had to cover their eyes as they couldn't keep them open.

"Roarrrrr!"

Amid the light, a powerful roar was heard.

"What, what is that...?"

"A monster..."

When those who were freed from the light looked, they saw...

"Aaaaaah!"

A giant snake, 20 meters long... No, it's a dragon.

The Student Council also launched a dragon-shaped firework, but their dragon was a Western dragon.

And what I created was an Eastern dragon.

When the students saw my dragon, some panicked and screamed, while others tried to stand up and run away.

This is a firework!

Well, unlike regular fireworks, it has sound and smooth movements... I didn't think they would mistake it for a real monster!

"Christopher... is that... a firework?"

"Of course, it has over 200 movements, so it looks quite smooth. Isn't it amazing?"

"It's amazing... but..."

"It's so amazing that no one thinks it's a firework!"

Haha, maybe I went a bit overboard?

As a result, I got scolded by the teachers for going too far.

Rapid technological progress is not always understood.