After breaking through the preliminaries of the King of Swords Festival, I shared the joy of victory with the president and everyone at Senba Academy, and then returned to the dormitory with Leah.

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

　I took off my shoes in the doorway and let out a big breath.

"Well, good night. You did a great job today.

"Thanks to Leah's support.

　I put down my sword and sat down on the couch, deeper than usual.

(It really was a dense day. ......)

　Today alone, I fought nearly a dozen swordsmen - all of them talented and representative of their respective schools.
　I managed to win, though, because I didn't get hit once by a soul wearer who excelled at long-range attacks, which is my weakness. .......

(...... was mentally exhausting)

　A swordsman's game is a serious game.

　Just before the start of the match, I was very tense, and when the match was over, I lost my tension.
　After repeating this process nearly ten times, it is understandable that he would be exhausted.

(Let's take a break here ...... for a while.)

　I decided to close my eyes on the couch for a while.

　And then.

"Hey ......, that ....... --Hey Allen, wake up.

"......? Leah ......?

　The next thing I know, Leah is shaking me by the shoulders.

"Oh, ......, you're going to catch a cold sleeping here, aren't you?

"Oh, yeah, sorry .......

　Apparently, he had fallen asleep on the couch without realizing it.

"Mmm ......!

　I stood up and stretched to get out of my drowsiness.

"Allen, the bath is ready. ...... What do you want to do?　Do you want to eat first?

　Leah nodded her head.

　Apparently, she had done a lot of work while I was asleep.

Thank you, Leah. Thank you, Leah. ...... I'll start with a bath.

I see. --But don't sleep in the tub, okay?

Yeah, I know.

　Then I took the bath Leah had given me, ate her homemade lamb sack, and went to bed at the relatively early hour of nine o'clock in the evening.

I went to bed at the relatively early hour of 9:00 p.m. "Wow ....... Yeah ...... good night, Leah .......

Good night, Leah ........" "Mmm ........ Good night, Allen.

　As usual, I felt Leah next to me, and my consciousness slowly faded into slumber.

The next day.

　And so the next day came.

　As with yesterday, I met up with the chairman and the others and then went to the National Holy Battlefield.

　The National Crusade Ground is an important cultural property designated by the government, and is said to be open to the public only during the King of Swords Festival and some other festivals.
　The historical stone structure of this place looked like a weathered version of the great arena in Vesteria.

"Well, that's all for opening remarks. Thank you for your attention.

　After the greeting by the executive committee of the Ken-Oh Festival, the packed audience applauded.

　From that point on, the live commentary woman took charge of the proceedings.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.　The fierce battle to determine the pinnacle of the Academy of Swordsmanship is about to begin!

　At that moment.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

(......? !)

　This was the first time I felt the pressure of sound.
　It was a strange sensation that made my skin shiver.

Then, let's move on to the drawing of lots to decide the match-up cards!

　As she said this, the live commentator holding the microphone in the front row of the audience seats took out two slightly large boxes.
　On the surface of each box, there were two large numbers, "1" and "2".

The method of the lottery is simple and straightforward!　In the first box and the second box, there is a ball with the names of the first and second place winners respectively!　I'm going to take one ball out of each box now, and the two schools on the box will play against each other!

　I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

I'm not sure what to make of it.　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm not sure what to do.

"...... first." "Let's get started. ...... good luck.

I'm sure you'll agree.　Let's go for it!

"Wow, ......, I would have preferred to be third or in the middle, but .......

　The tension between the four of us was palpable.

　Then the commentator put his hand into the second box with the same force.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.　This is the Roka Academy. ......!　In the event that you've got any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, we'll be happy to assist you.　It's a good day for you, Senbei Academy!

"Abandonment ......?



　As I muttered this, the chairman quietly added an explanation from the side.

I guess they gave it their all in the qualifying group. ....... In the main tournament, one or two schools do this every year.

I see. ....... So that's what happens. ......

　Each game is a fierce battle where you have to fight to the death, so you couldn't recover in one day. .......

　As I was thinking about this.

As I was thinking about this, "Now then, let's get back on track and start the draw for the second match!

　The commentator put his hand into the "first box" again. 　

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it. There will be no more no-win situations after this!　Now the next school is ......!　I'm not sure what to make of that.

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

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

　I've never heard of them. .......
　I've never heard of it.

I'm not sure what to make of it.　I'm not sure what to make of it.　Everyone else, please move to the special bleachers!

　We followed the live commentator's instructions and headed for the special bleachers.
　Each of the sixteen schools participating in the main tournament had been assigned a special seat in the front row of the spectator stands.

　When the four of us arrived at the special bleachers reserved for Senba Academy.

The four of us arrived at the special bleachers reserved for Senba Academy.

　As usual, the live commentator began to introduce the players.

"The spearhead of the Ice King Academy is Sidor-Euclius!　I'm not sure what to make of that.　I'm not sure what to make of that.　He's got a great record so far, but ....... It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your time with your family.

　Then Shidou, who had been introduced, slowly ascended to the stone stage.

(Even so, the Great Five Holy Festivals, or ......)

　It was only four months ago, but ...... now it seems like a long time ago.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.　This one is ...... no data on hand!　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.　What kind of battle will the "unknown" Zari-Dral show us?

　As the commentator shouted this, Zari, dressed in a dark blue robe that appeared to be the uniform of the Phantom Academy, walked onto the stage.

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

Is everyone ready?　Let's begin the spearhead match!

　The live commentary announced the start of the match.

"Drag him in, Acid Swamp!

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

Zari's roar was heard by the audience.

　Zari's roar echoed through the hall, and the spearhead battle between the Ice King Academy and the Phantom Academy began.


　And the battle was very one-sided.


"Hey, hey, ....... I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

"d*mn ....... I'm not sure what to say.

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

I'm not sure what to say.

　You can't compare it to the last time you fought.

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

　The overwhelming difference in power had the audience, and even the commentators, gasping.

"What?　I beg your pardon!　The winner, Sidor-Eucrius!　But ...... was a tremendous match!　It was a superhuman display of body control that left me speechless!

　The commentator spoke briefly of the match.

The commentator then spoke briefly about the match, "Now let's move on to the next spearhead match!

　Then he introduced the players from both schools again, and the next spearhead match began.

Then...

　After that, contrary to most people's expectations, the Ice King Academy was defeated by the Phantom Academy.

I'm not sure what to make of this.　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　Everyone was surprised by this unexpected result.

　In the spearhead match, Shidou won overwhelmingly, but .......
　The next two matches, the spearhead match, the middle match, and the vice-admiral match, were all won by Gengakugakuin.

　And then.

Haha!　The only decent swordsman was the first one, Shidou!　I'm not sure what to say.　The second and third years are just dragging their feet!　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

　The representative of the Phantom Academy.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and how to get there.



(This is a bad idea. ......)

　Through the summer camp with the Ice King Academy, I learned one thing.

(Shidou-san is a man with a strong sense of camaraderie, despite his appearance. ......)

　He's rough but gentle at heart, and there's no way he's going to sit back and let his friends insult him like this.

　And then.

"......Aaah?　What did you just say to me?

　Obviously unhappy, Shidou went over to Ram, the second-in-command of the Phantom Academy.

You can't do that,......!　Don't get on it, Shidou!

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　I'm not sure what to say.

　And to add fuel to the fire.

"Haha!　I'll tell you again and again that the Ice King Academy is a 'dumping ground for the incompetent'!

　Mr. Rahm repeated his provocation.

"Oh. ....... I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

　At that moment, a blast of frigid air swept through the venue.

"Haha!　I'm not sure what to make of that.　Puncture me with the Snake Poison!

　And so an unexpected brawl began.