Later, after second period class, Leah, Rose, and I gathered in front of the student council room with our lunches.
　We were there to participate in the regular meeting, the "lunch meeting".

　On behalf of the three of us, I knocked on the door.

"Come in.

　The dignified voice of the chairman replied.

　Then I slowly opened the door.

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

　I'm glad you're okay.

I'm so glad you're okay,......!　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing in the future.

　I was so relieved to hear that you were rescued from the lab near Drestia last night.

I'm so sorry for your loss. ....... Are you okay?

I was so surprised. ....... I'm really glad you're okay. ......

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

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

No, it's not your fault ........ The one who is to blame is my house for allowing such dangerous people to enter, I'm really sorry .......

　The chairwoman, who is a daughter of the Arcturian family, bowed her head deeply.

It's not for you to apologize for. ......?　I'm not sure what to say.

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...... National defense is one of the most important duties of the Arcturian family. I can't even make an apology about this. ......

　Then she apologized again.

And Allen, you've been a great help. If anything were to happen to Leah, ....... If something had happened to Leah, it wouldn't have been just a problem for the Arcturians, it would have been an international problem. ......

　Now he thanked me.

"No, don't worry about it. I was just helping a friend.

　The chairman muttered a short "thank you" and began to talk about the current security system.

The swordsmen of the House of Arctoria are now leading a much tighter security network than before. In addition to that, we are planning to greatly expand our personnel starting next month, so it should not be so easy to infiltrate from now on.

　After the conversation had calmed down a bit.

"Mm-hmm!　Let's stop talking about difficulties and have lunch!

I'm already starving. ......

　In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to take a look at the following.

I'm sure you're right. It's a good idea to have a good time.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I didn't miss the opportunity to create a fun flow of eating.

"...... Right. Then, as always, let's start the regular meeting of the student council!

　The president, who understood our intentions, smiled a little happily and announced the start of the regular meeting in a cheerful voice.

　After that, we enjoyed the "lunch meeting" as usual.

After that, we enjoyed our lunch meeting as usual.

　After the regular meeting of the student council and the afternoon strength training, I went to the chancellor's office alone.

　I knocked on the heavy black door.

"Come in.

　Dr. Leia's hard voice came back.

(This voice is from ......)

　Maybe it's because we've spent so much time together. .......
　Somehow, I knew.

(This hard yet somewhat cheerful voice is definitely playing (・・・・・)......)

　He must be reading his favorite weekly magazine, Shonen Yaiba, while pushing his work to Mr. No. 18.

　I'm sure he's got his work cut out for him and is reading his beloved Weekly Shonen Yaiba.

He said, "...... I can't take my hands off you right now. Wait there for a moment.

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I've seen it before.

Yes.

　I replied shortly and waited for the teacher's hand to free itself.

　About three minutes later.

"Phew. ......

　He threw the document he was perusing on the desk - the Weekly Shonen Yaiba - and let out a deep breath.
　He exhaled loudly, a hint of excitement on his face.

　Apparently, the contents of this week's issue were satisfying enough.

"...... enjoyed it.

　The teacher muttered briefly, gulped down the water on his desk, and said.

I'm not sure what's wrong, Allen.　It's unusual for you to come to me alone.

　Finally, he took a stance to talk to us.

"Yes. Actually, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. ......

"Oh, really? Then don't hesitate to tell me anything. Fortunately, I'm not busy today.

Thank you. I'll--



　Then I told him about all the things that were bothering me.

　The fact that the black sword that I used to be able to use in the laboratory had somehow become impossible to use.
　In the world of souls, he told me that my spiritual power was 'empty'.
　That I can now produce a small amount of darkness of my own will.

　After listening quietly to all this, the doctor said

"Hmm, I see. ....... So you're wondering how and in what order you should train with the Kuro Sword, spiritual power, and darkness?

　That sums up exactly what I'm trying to wrap my head around.

Yes, that's correct. ......

　Kuro Sword, Spiritual Power, Darkness - I've learned a lot of things at once in the past few days.

　In order to manifest the black sword, I have to defeat him in the soul world.
　My teacher told me that the best way to strengthen my spiritual power is through simple strength training.
　In order to control the darkness at will,......, you don't know what to do in the first place.

　To be honest,......, I don't even know where to start.

　And then.

"If you have to choose between those three, you should definitely start with 'darkness'.

　You should definitely start with Darkness.

"Darkness to ......?

Yes, definitely.

　The teacher, who was more assertive than ever (・・・・・), further mentioned the order of training.

In your case, the first step is to become able to control the darkness at will. After that, strengthen your spiritual power and increase the amount of darkness you can control. And finally, you must train to manifest the Kuro Sword, the Soul Suit. This is probably the best order.

"I see. ......!

　First, master the manipulation of darkness, then train your spiritual power to increase the amount of darkness.
　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the best way to do this.

　It certainly makes a lot of sense.

It's very helpful, thank you sir!

You're welcome. --The King of Swords Festival is just around the corner. I'll be rooting for your success.

"Yes, sir!

　I replied cheerfully.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

"Well, don't overdo it.

　I left the chancellor's office.

.

　In the chancellor's office, where Allen had left.

"...... Okay, this will buy us some time.

　Leia muttered with a great deal of guilt in her heart.

　Then.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that, Miss Leia.　I've taught her that wrong (・・・・) training method. ......

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

......

　In response, Leia fell silent with a bitter expression.
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to make of this. I'm not sure how much time you can put into that. No matter how much time you put into it, it will only lead you astray. ....... You will never be able to reach the main point of the black sword, which is the manifestation of the soul equipment. ....... You can't be sure that Leia doesn't know about this ......?

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that. No one could have imagined ...... that they would take away his power so quickly.

　She sighed, "I can't help it.

Allen is definitely a ...... genius. He's definitely a 'genius' ・・・・, after all, he beat that monster (・・・・) with his mental strength ........ --You can't tell which one is the monster.

　She then laughed helplessly.

Anyway, we can't let Allen stand out (・・・・・) any more than he already has. If the upper echelons of the Kuro Organization get wind of you, you're in trouble. ....... I'm not sure what will happen to me, especially if the Thirteen Knights of the Oracle come out to play. ......

　I'm not sure what to do.

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

Well, that's the way it is,.......

Yes, sir. But if that's the case, ...... won't Allen-dono be ...... at the Sword King Festival?

...... There's no way he can grow with such a bullshit training method. I'm sure you'll find a lot of people who'd like to know more about this. No, we need you to do that. The attention of the Ken-Oh Festival is inordinately high. ......

　She muttered with a complicated look on her face.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not going to let you get away with it.

"Yes, sir!

　He clapped his hands and ordered No. 18 to resume work.


　But by this time, Leia had already made a big mistake.


　She had been so wary of the talent that was Allen-Rordle that she had overlooked the anomaly that was Allen-Rordle.




　And after that day, Allen faced the darkness.


　Even when he walks.
　When he took classes.
　When he swings.
　When he ate.
　When he took a bath.

　As long as I was awake, I faced the darkness.

　The patience I had acquired after billions of years of suffering made this possible.

　And so, at last, the day of the King of Swords Festival arrived.