49 The New School Year and the One-Year War





 After returning from the Kingdom of Vestellia, I wanted to have a peaceful summer vacation.
 However, life was not so easy and I had to face many troubles, big and small.

(That was when I went to see a popular movie with ...... Leah and Rose.

 (That was when I went to see a popular movie with Leah and Rose at .) Leah made a terrible clumsy mistake by mentioning that she had gone to Vesteria.
 Rose, who had been left out of the group, was naturally in a bad mood. .......
 She promised to go out alone with me next time, and the situation was settled somehow.

 In addition to that, I also took down a mugger I ran into by accident, and was tormented by Cain of the Ice King Academy, who turned into an ardent stalker... To be honest, I never felt at ease.

(It really was a dense summer vacation. ......)

 I'm sure you'll agree.

So, ...... Leah, did you forget anything?

Yeah, I'm all set.

 The first day of the new semester, I went to school with Leah at Senba Academy.

 The first day of August.
 It's the height of summer, and the sun is shining harshly.

 However, the humidity was low today, and there was a breeze, so I felt refreshed rather than suffocated.
 Glancing next to me, Leah was humming happily.

(......It was worth the trip to Vesteria.)

 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

...... What's wrong, Allen? I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"Hmmm... No, it's nothing.

 The sound of cicadas reminded me of summer as we headed to class.

I opened the door to freshman class A.

 When we opened the door to Class A, we saw that many of our classmates were already there.

"Hey! It's been a while, Allen!

 The first person to call out to me was Tessa Vermond, the swordswoman of the Zantetsu Style.

"Good morning, Tessa.

 The first thing he said to me was, "Good morning, Tessa.

"What's going on, Tessa ......?

 The suddenness of it all confused me.

"Allen, you've ...... gotten a lot stronger, haven't you?

 He muttered with a slightly regretful look on his face.

I don't know. I don't know much about it myself. ....... --I'm sure you'll find a lot of people who'd like to know more about this. I'm sure you've done a lot of ...... pretending with your palms.

 His blistered hands were noticeably bigger and tougher.

I'm not sure if you've seen this before. But there's more to it than just pretending, you know? The next time you fight, be prepared. Next time we fight, you'll be ready.

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.

 Then.

"Good morning, Allen!

Morning, Allen! Allen, Leah!

 Tessa and the rest of the class greeted me.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning! Good morning! See you in the second semester!

 I had just finished greeting everyone and dropped my bags off at my seat when the door at the back of the classroom opened weakly.

"...... Wow!

 I'm sure you'll be able to understand what I mean.

 She walked unsteadily towards you.

"Wow ......, good morning, Allen, Leah.

 She sighs and raises her right hand weakly.

"Good morning, Rose. You look sleepy as ever.

Good morning, Rose. Good morning, Rose. You've got great hair. ......

 When the three of us were all together, the familiar chime sounded and we all took our usual seats.

 It's been a month since we've sat by the window.
 The view outside from here was also somewhat nostalgic.

 A little while later, the door of the classroom opened with a rattle and a bang.

"Good morning, everyone! Let's get this morning's homeroom underway!

 As usual, Ms. Leia came in, full of energy.

There's a few things that need to be said, but ...... we'll get to that on the way home. --I'll be back in a few minutes. Let's all move to the spirit room!

 Then we took the same soul-dressing class as last semester.

 Some of my classmates had already manifested their souls and were now working hard to control and strengthen them.

 As I watched them from the side, I felt a little jealous of ...... their talents.

(...... No, my talents and theirs are different to begin with. They are the elite of the elite, who entered Senbi Academy on their own merits, not by recommendation. There's no time to be jealous ......, ordinary people like me have to work hard ......!

 This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your time with your family.
 Inhale heavily and exhale slowly.


 I let my consciousness sink inward, into my soul.

 And when I open my eyes, I see a dead wilderness.

 Dead trees.
 Dead earth.
 Dead air.

(How many times have I been in this desolate world already? ......)

 Then I called out to him as he lay on a huge boulder.

"Hey ......, it's been a month.

"Oooh oooh ....... "Ooohhh ......." "Here comes the weakling again, ...... eh?

 "Hey , I've only got one question for you.

"Hey ......, if I beat you, I can really learn to wear a soul suit, can't I?

"Oh, yes. "Oh, yes. But even if I had ten billion years, it would be too much for the pale little shit, wouldn't it?

"Well, I'm glad to hear it.

There is a "way".
 It's not impossible.
 If I can defeat this thing-- I can use my soul armor too!

Let's go! "Let's go! The first sword... the Flying Shadow!

"Huh, that's a bit of a slash. ...... huh?

 The first battle in a month... it was very one-sided.

"Eight blades--Yatagarasu!

"What's going on? Is this how it's going to be at ......?

 He didn't care about the direct hit of Yatagarasu, the Eight Swordsman, he raised his fist to the sky and struck it carelessly.

I'm not sure what to say.

 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

(...... strong)

 I thought I was a little bit stronger than that, but I was nowhere near as strong as that ...... guy.
 In fact, the gap between our abilities seemed to be widening.

(No, this is not just my imagination,.......)

 He's definitely getting stronger than when we first fought.
 As I grow, it's as if I'm regaining my true strength (・・・・・). .......

"Oh, shit. ......

 I was damaged beyond my limits and fell down on my front.

"Ha, you're weak ........ That's not even a shoulder to lean on. ...... Aaah?

 "Huh?" he spat and jumped up on his usual rock and sat on it.

He jumped on the usual rock and sat on it. "...... or you're not going to take the body?

 In my fading consciousness, I asked this question.

I'm sure the Kuro Fist is nearby anyway,....... It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. If it weren't for the initial stiffness, we'd be in control. ......

 This guy's face was twisted in annoyance.

(......It seems that his strength depends on my strength after all.

 I'm not sure what to make of this.



"......, you little shit. You're not going to scratch my skin, are you .......? You're growing up a bit, aren't you ......?

I'm sorry.

 And then I realized.

"Ha-ha-ha-ha ......

 I was pulled back into the real world.

"d*mn ......

 Distant.
 The road to mastering the soul-dressing was steep and endless.

 But...

"...... can't give up.

 No matter how reckless it is, if you don't give up, there is always a chance.

One more time, .......

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Okay, that's it! We're going to take a lunch break for an hour! Hmm, yes, that's right. ....... For the afternoon classes, we will not meet in the classroom, but here in the soul dressing room! Then--dismissed!

 And then the three of us, Leah, and Rose, headed to the student council room with our lunches to attend the regular meeting in name only.
 We were used to the spacious school building of Senbei Academy and arrived at the student council room in no time.

 Then I knocked on the door in front of me.

...... please.

 After a short pause, the president's voice came back.
 The voice was somewhat mysterious, unlike his usual bright and tense voice.

I'm sorry.

 I slowly opened the door, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, and found myself in total darkness.
 The lights were off and the curtains were closed.

 And at the far end of this large, dark room, the chairman was sitting alone.
 The secretary, Lilim, and the treasurer, Ferris, were nowhere to be seen.

I'm not sure what's wrong with you, Mr. President. ......? I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.



 First, I turn on the light in my room.

"Hey, Mr. Allen, ....... I need to talk to you about something. ...... Will you listen?

 The Chairman slowly got up from his chair and walked over to me.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea.

 It's not normal, by any means.

(What the hell happened to the chairman of ......?

 When I gulped.

I'm not going to be able to ....... Please help me. ......!

 And then she suddenly slumped against my chest.

"Mr. President, ......?

 A soft, sweet smell tickled my nostrils, and a soft, indescribable feeling came over me.
 My heart naturally started to beat faster, and I was at a loss as to what to do.

I was confused as to what to do, but then I realized, "No, no, Mr. Chairman! Please get away from Allen right now!

No undue contact!

 Leah and Rose pulled the Chairman off with surprising swiftness.

(haha .......) What the hell is this now ......?

 Just when you thought you could finally breathe a sigh of relief after the summer break, .......

 (What is it this time?) Just when I thought I could finally breathe a sigh of relief after the summer break, something troublesome was about to happen again at the start of the new school year.