The list submitted by the Ice King Academy read as follows.

"No one registered at the spearhead, Cain-Material at the middle, Sidor-Euclius at the head.

　Of course, it was the "no one registered at spearhead" part that the teacher was upset about.

　In a three-on-three winner-takes-all system, the disadvantage of losing one player is tremendous, and "no one registered" is not a common occurrence.

(The normal decision is to allow even the most inexperienced fencer to participate as a player, and to make sure that there are no unforced errors.

　From the information gathering point of view, there is no doubt about it.

　However, the Ice King Academy dared to make a loss.
　They conceded a victory to Senbei Academy.

　In other words, this was a clear provocation to say, "We can handle Senbei Academy with two players. 　

"Disgusting!　What is this, are you kidding me?

It's unpleasant indeed.

　This irritated not only Dr. Leia, but also Leah and Rose.

　Of course.

　A swordsman's game should always be a serious one.
　No matter how much of a difference there is between the opponents' abilities, there is no room for cutting corners in a serious game.

　This is because it is the most insulting thing you can do to your opponent.

(As you can see, I'm also a bit angry about ....... ......)

　As we were shaking with anger, Dr. Leia confronted the woman on the steering committee.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　We're changing the players!　No one registered for the spearhead and middle positions!　Allen as the general!　We don't need two or three players to beat the Ice King Academy!　One Allen is all we need!

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I'm sorry, too. ....... I'm not sure if you'll be able to find the right one for you.

I don't care what the deadline is!　It's not like we're adding or changing any players!　I'm not sure what to make of this.

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　I had no choice but to try to calm her down.

"Oh, no. People who can't afford it are quick to lash out at others.

　One of the women looked at Dr. Leia and giggled.

"What are you ...... doing?　What are you doing? You're ...... Ferris!

It's been a while, Leia-chan.

　You can find a lot of people who are looking for a new way of life.

　You can find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing. Her long, pale hair is elegantly arranged on the side, and a hairpin resembling a snowflake adds a touch of color. Her skin is translucent white and her long, slit eyes make it difficult to read her thoughts.

(I'd say she's in her late twenties. ...... She looks a little older than Leia.

　And behind her were two boys.

　They were probably her opponents for today.

　When Leia saw Ferris, a blue streak appeared on her forehead, and she thrust the list of the Ice King Academy's competitors at him.

I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure I ever dreamed that I'd be able to pull off something like this.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one. We just sent the right number of players,......," he said.

　The two men smiled only on the surface, but they continued to exchange sarcastic remarks for a long time.

　And finally.

"This thick makeup!

"Shut up, you simpleton!

　It descended to the level of an elementary school girl's quarrel.

(Despite this, they are both leaders of this country. ......)

　The future of this country may be bleak: .......

I declare!　As of today, this day, we will revive "that era"!　--I'm not sure what to say.

You can say whatever you want!　We'll be barking our heads off soon enough!

　And then they both turned their heads and said, "Hmph! They both turned away.

　It seemed that the long quarrel between the two children had come to an end.

"Let's go, Shidou, Cain!

"Mmm.

Yes.

　Ferris-san took the two boys and headed for the anteroom of the Ice King Academy.

We're coming too, Allen, Leah and Rose!

　And so we too headed for the waiting room of Senba Academy.

　With only thirty minutes to go before the game started, it was time to make the final adjustments.

It's time to make the final adjustments.

　As soon as we entered the waiting room, Ms. Leia opened her mouth with a grim expression.

There are several reasons why Ferris submitted such a ridiculous list of players.

"It's meant to provoke us, isn't it?

I think it's meant to provoke.

　The doctor nodded his head in agreement with Leah and Rose.

"Of course it means both of those things. But the real purpose is probably to show off.



A show of force?

　The teacher shook his head at Leah's question.

"No, probably not us. It's probably a challenge to the rest of the five academies - the top three academies. "The Ice King Academy can defeat the Thousand Blade Academy with just two of us. It's not the same as before.

I don't know.　You mean they don't even care about us?

That's disgusting.

　The teacher went on.

"Ferris is sly and cunning, and he hates to lose as much as I do. The reason he only sends two of us is because he's confident that he can win with just those two. That skeptical vixen has such faith in the swordsman ...... that it will never be a simple matter.

　And then the teacher looked as if he was biting down on a bitter bug. 　

...... Just keep your head up, Allen. I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before.

"Yes, I understand.

　And then, just as the conversation was ending, an announcement was made by the play-by-play announcer.

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience. The first match between Senbei Academy and Hyouou Academy will now begin!

　The Great 5th Holy Festival is about to begin.

".......

　I took a deep breath once. 　

It's not just me that's going to be fighting.

　It's a fight on behalf of all the students of Senba Academy.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

(......The tension is just right. And the conditions are not bad.

　When I opened my eyes, my heart was racing.

"Good luck!　Allen will win this one!

　Leah squeezed my hand.

"Thanks, Leah. I'll give it everything I've got.

　I squeezed her hand back gently and stepped toward the stage.

　And this time.

"Allen, you better win.

　Rose looked at me with her crimson eyes.

"Yeah, I'll do my best.

　Finally, the teacher slaps me on the back.

"Yes!　Go ahead, Allen, give it your best shot.

Yes, sir!

　Right after that, the announcement for the entrance of the players sounded.

"And now, at the west gate, the spearhead of the Thousand Blade Academy, Allen Roedl, will enter!

　After receiving everyone's thoughts, I stepped onto the battlefield with my heart full of hope for victory.

　The next moment, I was overwhelmed.

"Whoo-hoo-hoo!　Way to go, Allen!

"Let's beat the Ice King Academy!

"We can't lose!

　The spectator seats on the west side of the school were filled with people.

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(That's right ......, not anymore(...))

　It was different from the time when I fought Dodriel at the Grand Academy of Swordsmanship.

　At that time, everyone was hoping for my humiliating defeat.

(But ...... is different now!)

　Everyone is rooting for me.

　Everyone is supporting me.

　Everyone wants me to win.

(I'm no longer alone at ......!

　The hard, painful, lonely battle is over.

　From now on, I'm going to wield the sword with you and for you.

(......I'm going to win!)

　( I'm going to win!) With my inner fighting spirit burning inside me, I quietly waited for my opponent to appear.

Then, at the east gate, the Ice King Academy's middle-ranked player, Cain-Material, will make his entrance!

　At that moment, the spectator seats on the east side of the ice academy erupted in cheers.

"Aaaaah!　I'm not sure what to say.　Turn around!

"You're looking great again today!　Please do your best!

Let's take on the Thousand Blade Academy all by ourselves!

　Cain-Material appeared with a tremendous amount of cheering behind him.

　I'm not sure what to say. He's a good-looking man in the white uniform of the Ice King Academy. He wears black-rimmed glasses and a silver pendant resembling a cross on his chest.

(This guy is quite used to the place. ......)

　Mr. Cain raised his right hand in response to the yellow cheers.

　Even though it was such a big stage, he didn't seem to be in a hurry.
　He was firmly grounded.



　I knew at a glance that he was a formidable opponent who could never be tricky.

　When they were standing in the center of the stage.

"Are you ready, both of you?　Let the match begin!

　The announcer announced the start of the match.

　I quickly pulled out my sword and placed it in front of my navel.

　This is my basic stance, which allows me to immediately defend, evade, and counterattack no matter what moves my opponent makes.

　Mr. Cain, on the other hand, suddenly clasped his hands together and knelt down in a gesture as if praying to God.

　When I saw that, a fierce bad feeling ran through my body.

(This can't be ......!

The next thing I knew, there was nothing but an empty space.

　The next moment, a huge crack appeared in the empty space, and a sword appeared from it.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm not sure what to do.

　I looked at the unexpected situation with black and white eyes.

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　Cain stroked the blade affectionately and turned his keen eyes towards me.

Now it's time for the judgment!　Let's go - no, let's finish this!

　He didn't wait for my agitation to subside, and immediately closed the distance between us.

I'm not sure what to say.

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　It's not only that she has a soul suit, but her physical abilities are also of a very high standard.
　In terms of pure speed, it's more like Lear, less like Rose.

"Let the gods judge you!

　He thrust his sword straight out, and approached with all his might.

(It is certainly fast ......, but it also has many gaps ......!

　On this course, his blow would only graze my shoulder.

　On the other hand, my blow can firmly gouge his chest.

(The return is worth the risk. ......!

　Then my choice is to cut the flesh - no, let me cut the skin and cut the bones ......!

　As I took a step forward, prepared to take some damage.

I'm not sure what to do.　Avoid it, Allen!

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

"What?

"Too late!

　And just as the tip of his sword sliced through my skin...

"Hmm, farewell, foolish swordsman.

　My consciousness sank into darkness.

The next thing I knew.

　The next thing I know, I'm standing in an unfamiliar place.

"Is that ......?　Where am I, ......?

　As I recall, I fought Mr. Cain at the Great 5th Holy Festival ...... and then .......

"...... Yes. The moment he was slashed by his soul armor, he lost consciousness.

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　December 31, 1999, 23 hours, 59 minutes, 42 seconds.

　The numbers are decreasing by the second (・・・・・), which is probably like a time limit in this world.

Isn't this ...... a prison of time?

　The air and atmosphere seems to be a bit similar to that other world.

(This should be considered an ability of ...... his soul suit, Hell Hundred.

　I think it's the ability to seal a slashed target in this world for a hundred years until the clock strikes 00/01/01 00:00:00.

For now, let's try ...... lightly.

　If this world is the same as that other world, or has a similar structure, then it should be possible to cut .......

　I concentrated moderately, and

"Ha!

　I swung my sword down with a lot of restraint.

　Then the space through which the sword tip passed shook greatly.

(Okay, ......, it's working.)

　(Okay, is responding.) This means that I can escape from here at any time if I want to.

(But that's a waste of time, isn't it ......?

　We have been given a hundred years of time.
　You have been given a hundred years of time, and there is no way not to make the most of it.

Well, let's check our surroundings first. ......

　This was the second time I had experienced something like this, and this time I had a means of escape, so I was able to act very calmly.

　I then spent a good hour or so researching this world.

　As it turned out, this world was also a small sphere.
　If I walked straight out of the battered house, I would soon reach the back door of the house.

　And to my delight, the house had all the necessities of life, albeit of poor quality.

　The bare necessities of food.
　A bathroom where I could barely stretch my legs.
　A tattered mattress and quilt.

Yes, enough.

　It's not as luxurious as the other world, but it has the bare necessities.

　And now that I have a grasp of the situation.

"All right, let's go swing!

　I decided to enjoy this world to the fullest.

　Unlike that hellish loop, it's really easy to get out whenever you want.



　I can face my swordsmanship without fear, frustration, anxiety, or any other negative emotions.


　Ten years later.


　I've been doing it day after day, day after day.

　Catching my breath, I raise my sword and bring it down.
　Thousands and thousands and billions and trillions of repetitions of this action.

　With each swing, my heart seems to be cleansed.

(Oh, I'm so happy. ......)

　Swinging the sword alone and quietly, without disturbing anyone.

　It was irreplaceable, and my heart was full.

　Eat.
　Sleep.
　And swing a sword.

　In the midst of such a wonderful life, there was only one thing that burned in my heart.

(It's only 90 years ......? !)

　Yes, the time left.
　The clock in the air was already pointing to 19:15 on 07/10/89, and I had less than 90 years left.

(Well, there's still a lot to do, ......!　(There's still a lot to do, ......!) And anyway, I have to hurry ......!

　After that, 20 years, 30 years, 40 years, and ...... time went by at the speed of light.

　And when fifty years had passed, the fruits of his training gradually began to sprout.

"Sakurakana Itto Ryu - Sakura Sen!

"Zantetsu-ryu: Rust Removal!

Un'ei-ryu: scaly clouds!

　Using the basic principles, forms, and quintessence of the schools that my friends in Class A had told me about, I succeeded in recreating them successfully.
　The only thing I was able to learn was Sakuraga Itto-ryu, but it was surprisingly easy to learn from .......

　However, I could not develop the soul armor.
　I still don't know how to manifest the soul armor, or how to train it. 　

(I can't wait to learn this in class. ......)

　With this in mind, I continued to swing my sword today.

　Finally, it was 00:00:01 on January 01, 2000.

　One second later, the white world collapsed with a crash.

You're lying. ......?　Is it over already ......?

　It really happened so fast.

(I was planning to slash the world and return to the original world after I had acquired a good amount of training. ......)

　There was not enough time for moderate training.

A hundred years was too short a time for me, whose sense of time, "one loop in a hundred million years," had sunk into the marrow of my bones.

(I haven't even done 10% of what I wanted to do yet. ......)

　I'm having complete indigestion.

(Although the "desire to swing" has been satisfied, ....... I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

　I wondered if there was any way to stop the collapse of this world.

　But no matter how much ...... I thought about it, I couldn't find an answer.

　I'm not sure if you'll be able to find a way to do this, but I'm sure you can.

(I guess I'll just have to give up on ...... now.)

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(......) No, not yet. (No, not yet. This is not the end of the world!

　Maybe this world will keep looping for a hundred years forever.

　Yes, just like the 100 million year button repeats 100 million years forever!

　It's too early to give up.
　There's still hope.

(Please, please, please, ......)

　And when I slowly open my eyes, I see that Cain has just stored his soul armor.

(This is the real world ...... no matter how you look at it.)

　Unfortunately, the hundred-year bonus time was only once ...... loop did not occur.

(Huh ......, there's no such thing as a good story after all ......)

　As I was slumping my shoulders, the audience on the Ice King Academy side suddenly started to get excited.

I'm sure you'll agree.　I'm not sure what to do.

"Cain-sama!　I'm sure the next one will be just as good.

"Heh, maybe the guys from the Thousand Blade Academy will give up?　I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm not sure why, but it seems as if Cain has already won.

　When I was wondering about this situation, the referee approached me with a look of pity.

The Hell Hundred ...... is a truly terrifying spirit. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work. ....... ...... is impossible to continue the match, is that correct?

　I'm not sure why he looked at me with such pity, but he gently suggested that I abandon the match.

No, no, no, I'll do it!　I'll do it! I mean, it's just the beginning!

　It's no joke to abstain when you haven't done anything yet.

　Even though it was a little unsatisfying, I've been training for a hundred years.

　We must now test the fruits of our training to the fullest.

　And then.

"What about ......?

　For some reason, the judge's eyes widened.

The judge's eyes widened for some reason. "I can understand your language, ......?　Are you sure you can do this?　I'm not sure if you're in the right state of mind.



"......?　I'm not sure, but I'm going to let the game continue anyway, okay?

"Okay, okay, ......!

　With that, he quickly walked off the stage.

　The only people left on stage were me, full of motivation, and Cain, who for some reason thought he had already won.

　He put away his sword in front of his enemy, and even turned his back on him - a foolish move that would make him a bad swordsman.

(I can't stand the thought of attacking an opponent full of gaps, but ...... this is a serious game.

　It would be disrespectful to the opponent not to exploit the gap.

The only thing I have to do now is to give it my all!

　I gripped my sword tightly and immediately put the fruits of my training to use.

I grabbed my sword and immediately applied the results of my training. "Sakuraga Itto Ryu Okuyi: Kagamizakura Zan!

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　This is the special move that she showed me at the final stage of the Kembu Festival where I first met Rose.

　Moreover, she added her own modifications to it.
　It's not a conventional eight-strike attack, but has been evolved to create eight simultaneous slashes with a single swing, like the Yatagarasu, or eight swords.

"What about ......?

　When Cain noticed the eight slashes coming from behind him.

"What the ......?

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not.

"Oh, my God, ......?

　He then managed to get up, but ...... only struggled against the earth in vain.

　He was probably suffering from a mild concussion.

　With his eyes unfocused, he pointed a trembling finger at you.

Why?　You've been sealed away in that empty, hellish world for a hundred years,......?　I'm sure you'll agree.　I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.


"Mr. Cain, a hundred years is a bit too short. ......


　If there is a next time, please at least add a loop function.

　I hit him lightly on the head, hoping so.

"You idiot. ......?

　Then the referee, after confirming that he had lost consciousness, announced the result in a loud voice.

"Cain-Material is out of action!　Therefore, Allen-Rhoddle wins!

　At that moment, the auditorium of the Thousand Blade Academy was filled with jubilation.

"Yoo-hoo!　I'm not sure what to say.

"You're good, Allen!　You're awesome!

That's our spearhead!　Keep it up and you'll be the general!

　I responded to the warm and gentle praise from everyone by raising my right hand high in the air.