59 – Anti-Anti War (2)
Spearhead War. Although he had not heard the story in advance, Beatrice thought it was a good idea.
He had no intention of actively engaging in an anti-war war, but he also had no reason to avoid it.
Of course, Beatrice knew that her military power could not be said to be objectively superior to that of other special admission students.
Of course, she is a saint.
Aria Ten, the granddaughter of the Sword Saint, who is expected to reach the level of Sword Master within 5 years, and Grisha Fineer, who has been recognized as one of the few weapons on the continent with the nickname of a god.
Those two alone had already surpassed the level of a student, but when compared to Dante, the gap was even more extreme.
Beatrice knew Dante. Not only did she know who ‘he’ was, but she also did not know the true nature of what he was hiding.
A while ago, when we had a brief confrontation underground, I asked if I could subdue him with my own strength…….
It would be a bit absurd to say that he was truly confident.
Before neutralizing him with the Spear of Holy Light, the speed of his lightning could have been faster.
As a result, the problem at the time did not grow any further and was resolved.
Anyway, what I wanted to say was nothing else.
First of all, Beatrice was looking at her own strength quite objectively, and was not confident that she would be able to win the sparring called the vanguard battle.
Whether the opponent is Aria Ten or Grisha Fineer. You might end up losing in a close confrontation, or depending on how things unfold, it might end up being a draw.
So, what Beatrice was interested in and curious about at this moment was something else.
Beatrice turned her head and glanced briefly at the back of his stage. There he looks at Dante, who is having a conversation with Tsumei.
‘What will happen?’
To be honest, she was also curious. Will Dante be able to put to rest all the rumors about himself that have spread within his academy in today’s confrontation?
It seemed like he didn’t know who was in charge, but Beatrice knew. Within the academy, Dante’s position as the fourth special admission student was quite unique.
In general, when it comes to special admission students at the academy, they are often thought of as ‘talented people’ who were personally selected by the mythical being Gold Dragon. Actually, that is also the case.
But this time the situation was a bit unusual.
The fourth special admission student, a silver-haired boy who suddenly got caught between the three who were originally scheduled.
For a long time, special admission students were under Tsumei’s authority, and as such, it was generally perceived as an area that could not be invaded. Ever since the Academy was founded and even now, over a hundred years have passed.
So, it was said that this year was the first time that there was a slight crack in that perception.
Until now, the special admission students selected by Tsumei were generally outstanding people, and even if they were not, their potential was recognized and not much was said.
But what about this year’s fourth special admission student, Dante, a commoner boy?
Has he proven his abilities? Or has it proven its worth?
He was a person who was unsure about anything, and that was enough to create negative views from many people who were paying a lot of attention to the Academy.
If I were to slightly change my perspective, Tsumei would find it absurd to see such outsiders’ views and nonsense.
Anyway, it was true that there were various stories about Dante.
And it was no exception just because it was on campus. Beatrice glanced around with nothing special in her eyes.
Definitely, ever since the word “Seonbongjeon” Came out, words about Dante have been heard from time to time.
I didn’t feel any malice in the students’ conversation, but it seems that there can’t be no suspicion at all.
I know that Dante’s image in Class A is not that bad. However, that does not mean that other students recognize his ‘ability’.
“hahahaha.”
Beatrice let out a shallow laugh.
It didn’t matter in any way, but personally, I wanted to see other students being surprised at least once.
To be honest, I feel like I want to feel a childish sense of superiority just once.
Yes, for example, ‘his secret that others did not know, but only I knew.’
Once again, I am aware that this is a pretty childish idea. But what about it?
One way or another, she is still a young girl.
“Dante from class A and Grisha Phineas from class B, please come up on stage.”
Helena’s voice rings out just in time, attracting the attention of all the students in Class A and Class B. Beatrice was no exception.
She turned her head and looked curiously at the two boys walking up to the stage.
‘I’m looking forward to it.’
If he is trying to cleanly eliminate the trivial gossip that may be circulated in the future, Dante will have to show something on this day.
In other words, a spectacular performance.
I know very well why he tries to refrain from using his supernatural abilities as much as possible, so maybe this sparring will end more trivially than expected…….
Whether it was so or not, it didn’t matter to Beatrice.
Seeing Dante, unable to use his supernatural ability, rolling around on the floor and asking for treatment, wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing.
Beatrice laughed mischievously, twisting her hair with one hand.
*****
The moment I put down my crutches and stepped onto the stage, the attention of more than two hundred first graders was immediately focused.
Of course, the situation is the same not only for me but also for Grisha, the other student, so my gaze will be divided to some extent…….
‘Write.’
If I were to tell you my true feelings, it was impossible not to be nervous.
I wasn’t worried about an impending conflict.
It was a little more fundamental than that.
‘I have stage fright.’
The reason is so simple and trivial.
But how do we actually do that?
…… The last time something like this was posted was probably at the graduation ceremony in high school?
Well, in general, after graduating from school, there is no chance of standing on a stage like this.
Even if that were the case, it definitely wouldn’t be at the level of hundreds.
I’m not saying that people’s gaze is uncomfortable. However, I must say that it is not very comfortable to stand on stage like this and do something.
Of course, it’s not so severe that your legs will start shaking, so it probably won’t be a big deal.
“Are you Dante?”
At that moment, my partner today spoke to me, so I used that as an excuse to ignore the other person’s gaze. When I turned my head, there was a man with impressive red hair standing there.
I knew this guy, but that was a one-sided view of me as a player of the game.
I was greeted with a light nod. Well, if you have a lively personality like Nick, I can roughly adjust to that.
If the opponent is this guy, it’s a different story.
“Is this the first time we’ve met face to face since the entrance ceremony? hehehehe.”
“… ….”
“I heard a lot of stories. “I have been looking forward to meeting you like this.”
“…… Okay.”
That’s right, because this guy is a second-class soldier.
That’s also pretty serious.
I frowned slightly without realizing it. Why on earth are you making such a sound with such a normal face?
The sound of laughter is also very strange.
If you treat it as a concept, there will be no problem, but this current situation is not a game.
Just because I think that way doesn’t mean the guy talking in front of me will disappear.
In short, you cannot force yourself to stop immersing yourself.
“Are both sides ready?”
…… Well, still, I couldn’t just keep my expression crumpled as I came up on stage like this.
I immediately nodded to Helena, who spoke with good timing.
“I too am ready, ‘witch’.”
Grisha also answered as he took her divine spear, which was tied behind her back, in her hand.
For a moment, I expected Helena to punish such a guy, but unfortunately, she seemed to be already used to Grisha’s rude tone and just ignored it. Although his expression was slightly rotten.
“…… Now, let me explain the rules of sparring. The significance of this sparring is to compete against each other between Class A and Class B, and excessive use of magical power and killing are strictly prohibited. Also, the conditions for winning or losing are… ….”
While listening intently to Helena’s explanation, I gently took her hand to her waist.
The presence of Flügel was clearly felt, but no words were heard.
This was the result of asking students to refrain from making loud noises as much as possible in places where there are many other students.
You listen well.
‘Phew.’
Taking a quick breath, I began to carefully take out the blade from the scabbard.
Sereung… ….
A magic sword with a unique color, half silver and half platinum, that reveals itself with a soft metallic sound.
When Grisha saw that, his expression stiffened slightly, but he didn’t care.
Unlike Beatrice and Tsumei, she is a weapon user. After all, it’s not like you don’t feel anything when you see this magic sword.
‘Flügel’s Magic Sword’ was a 5-star weapon in name and reality, even excluding the absorption of the Diamond Blade, and that meant it was on par with the divine spear wielded by Grisha.
Anyway, as Tsumei said, I planned to use this match as an opportunity to raise my skill level to a slightly higher level.
I acquired a good sword based on my best abilities. Isn’t it meaningless if you don’t use it as a stepping stone for growth?
“Then, please start sparring the moment this gold coin falls on the floor.”
With Grisha and I standing at a distance, Helena said this and placed a gold coin in her hand.
Ting!
A golden coin floating in the air with a clear noise. At that moment, the noisy students and Tsumei, who was watching from a distance, all remained silent and focused their attention on the situation on stage.
Everyone in the gym is probably thinking.
-The moment the gold coin touches the floor, the sparring begins.
In a way, it was an obvious fact that did not need to be mentioned.
But.
Unfortunately, they will have no choice but to get over it just once.
I knew the reason.
Tuk!
At that moment, the gold coin fell.
Degurur… ….
A gold coin that touches the ground and rolls helplessly. However, no one paid attention to the gold coins that had served their purpose.
The only thing to look at is on the stage.
They were two special first-year academy students who we would meet immediately.
“… ….”
“… ….”
There was silence.
A calm silence where only the sound of gold coins rolling and stopping resonates quietly.
But.
Nevertheless, there was no sound of weapons clashing.
Me and Grisha were still standing where we originally stood.
Sreuk, sreug-
However, a small sound, like pieces of cloth meeting together and flowing, breaks the silence of the gym little by little.
“…… ?”
“What is it?”
I could feel the students becoming agitated as they slowly realized something was strange, but there was nothing they could do.
I was literally just standing there, while Grisha was completely absorbed in his work.
“…… “Heh, heh heh.”
Let me just say, that ‘thing to do’ didn’t last that long.
Grisha, who had neatly removed the bandages covering not only the blade but also the spear shaft, began to let out an unpleasant laugh.
I quietly looked at that person with a sour expression, and for some reason she pointed the tip of her spear at me with a look of quite satisfaction.
“…… “You are the best.”
What?
“There are really only a few people who have waited for me for this ritual… …. Usually, I would attack first before that. “And I had no choice but to stop the ceremony, holding back tears.”
“…… Oh yeah.”
“Thank you for your consideration, Dante. In return, I will acknowledge you as my opponent.”
I reflexively rubbed my forearm at Grisha’s laughing words. It was because I got goosebumps for a moment.
No, don’t do that. There’s no need for that kind of repayment.
…… Even though I had seen it several times, I still couldn’t understand what Grisha’s actions meant, but for me, there was no point in mastering the sparring in an instant, so I just waited.
It’s not like I was being considerate, and I certainly didn’t want those bright eyes.
Why are you looking at me with those eyes?
I didn’t know how I could understand the principle of behavior of middle school students in the first place, but I was still very confused.
“Ugh.”
Finally, with a sigh, I similarly aimed the tip of her sword at Grisha. It is a bonus to prepare the lightning slowly.
Anyway, this situation is an opportunity.
All I had to do was use the current sparring as an opportunity, that is, using Grisha as a stepping stone, and move towards a higher place.
First of all, he’s not a bad guy by nature, so there’s no reason to worry too much about him.
Pajik, Pajik!
At least that’s what I thought, and at the same time, I kept the thunderbolt on the blade.
Next, it was the moment to lightly swing the sword.
“Now I understand. “Your ‘secret’.”
Suddenly, Grisha said another nonsense, and I had no choice but to reflexively stop. What more do you want to say all of a sudden?
“He noticed and cared about my consciousness and did not even reveal the direction of my abilities until now. And he appeared holding a sword that had not been seen before, and he was on crutches before he went on stage for the last time…….”
“Huh?”
I immediately questioned her meaningless words, but Grisha’s eyes were already shining infinitely brightly and were staring at me.
The guy spoke to me with a happy smile.
“I realized. “You must be ‘of the same kind’ as me!”
And that, that means.
“…… “What the f*ck?”
Of all the things I’ve heard since I fell into this world, without hesitation, I can say this is the best.
It was a rare piece of bullsh*t.
Pajik!
‘Ah.’
Unbeknownst to me, I was slashing my sword in a straight line.
Quwagwagwagwagwagwagwang!!!
HAHAHAHAHA!