He was slashed in the chest by the seventh sword, the Shunsen.

"Ggh, you little bastard.........!

　He jumped back once with a terrible yell.

　The wound was minor.
　His skin was as hard as steel.

But it cut!

　I was able to inflict even the slightest wound on that guy who seemed invincible.

(All right, all right, all right, ...... all right!

　I felt a tremendous sense of euphoria as I realized my growth as a swordsman.

　Then the next moment.

I'm going to ...... kill you.

　He put on the same robe of darkness as I did.

　The quality and quantity were on another level.
　The darkness that writhed like a living thing stimulated the fundamental fears of human beings.

"Ha, ha, ha. ....... It's amazing .......

　Seeing the overwhelming difference in rank, I could only laugh.

　He went on to create the real Kuro Sword.

"......!

　I've heard about it from Dr. Leia, but this is the first time I've seen it with my own eyes.

(I want ......)

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

(I want that sword, that power. ......!

　(I want that sword, I want that power--!) Just when I turned my envious gaze to the real black sword.

"Oi,oi,don't you have to hold it?　Huh?

　Right in front of me stands a man with a black sword raised in the air.

"?

　I held my sword horizontally and tried to block his downward swing.

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

"But .........

　A large sword wound ran across my chest and the broken blade rolled to my feet.

That's what I get for exerting myself a little. ....... You're still weak as ever. ....... Are you eating well, huh?

　Overhearing his challenge, I slowly fell down on the ground.

　My blood was spreading on the dry ground.

　As pain and agony engulfed my body.

"Hmmm, hmmm .........

　A feeling of joy welled up in my heart.

"You ....... What the hell are you laughing about when you've been cut ......?

"No,....... The more you produce the ...... black sword, the stronger I become. The more you use the black sword, the more you will be able to ...... enjoy the fact that you have become stronger.

　It's been four months since I began my training in soul-dressing.
　Yes, it's only been (・・・・) four months.

　This is an astonishing speed, considering that I have been walking like a turtle for over a billion years.
　With each passing day, the distance between me and this guy is getting shorter and shorter.

　The realization of this growth made me very happy.

"Hey, don't get me wrong: ....... I'm just showing you the real thing because you're proudly waving around a forgery!

　The man who was in a bad mood unleashed a final blow.

I'm not sure what to do.

　The black sword pierced my abdomen.
　It's a shame,......, but it looks like that's it for this time.

"Hmmm,....... I'll be back,.......

　And just as I was about to let go of my consciousness, he asked me to talk to him, which was unusual.

I'll give you one piece of advice, ....... I'm not going to be out in the open for a while. I stayed too long last time, and I'm pretty worn out. Your body is important to me, too. Take good care of it.

　After that, my consciousness sank into the darkness, and I found myself being pulled back to my world.

I was pulled back into the world.

　After finishing the first and second period of the soul-dressing class, it was lunchtime.

　I went to the cafeteria with Leah, Rose, Idra, Sidor, and Cain, a total of six people.

"Oh, no!　This is all for free?

　As soon as we arrived at the cafeteria, Leah's eyes lit up with a sparkle.

I'm not sure. I'm sure you'll agree that this is a great place to start.

　Idra-san said and nodded her head.

I've got it!　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　She was hungry from her morning class and got off to a great start.

　The man at the counter opened his mouth in disbelief as a slender girl like Leah ordered a huge amount of food.

The man at the counter opened his mouth and said, "Well, three servings?　This is quite a lot of food even for one person. ......?

"Yes, that's fine!



"Okay, thank you. ......

　And as she was finishing her order.

"......Aaah?　I'll have four of the same thing, then.

　Shidou-san, in his rivalry, ordered more than Leah.

"Mmm!　I'm sorry, I'll have five servings.

"Sorry, that was for six.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Actually, it was for seven.

　The two haters are getting more and more heated.

"d*mn, ......, eight servings!

"Mmm, nine servings!

"...... for ten!

　Both of them said at the same time.

"Are you trying to pick a fight with me?

"--Are you trying to pick a fight with me?

　They started to argue.

(Oh, come on .........) Give me a break. ......)

　(Oh, come on, . Give me a break, .) If we fight here, we'll get in trouble with the people in line behind us.

　I had no choice but to intercede with Leah and Shidou.

I'm sure you'll agree with me. I'm sure you're not the only one.

　And then.

"What ......?　I can eat it.

　Leah said, tilting her head curiously.

"......, right?

　It's impossible to convince Leah of this.
　Because she's not doing anything reckless.
　She could eat a lunch box for ten people in no time at all.

　In other words, the person I need to convince is you, Mr. Sidor.

"Mr. Shidou. I think you've got the wrong guy this time. ......?

　I said softly, "That's absurd.

"Aaah!　Are you trying to say that ...... I'm going to lose?

　It was the result of pouring fire on his will to fight.

(I'm almost certain that Shidou-san doesn't stand a chance. ......)

　(I'm almost certain that Mr. Shidou doesn't stand a chance. ) If he were to say something like that here, it would probably cause a lot of trouble for the students in the back row.

Huh. ....... I don't know anymore. ......

　I gave up trying to persuade them, and sighed heavily.

　After that, the two of us ordered deluxe lunch boxes for ten people each.

　I ordered the nori bento.
　Rose ordered the Autumn Makunouchi Bento.
　Idra-san ordered a special beef bento.
　Cain ordered the same nori bento as I did.

(Actually, there are a lot of things on the menu besides bento. ......)

　Leah and Shidou were screaming "Bento, Bento! (Actually, there are many other things on the menu, but ).

　After receiving our orders, we moved to the largest table with seating for ten.

　And then--.

「「「「「「--Takimasu! 」」」」」」

　We all put our hands together and ate our lunches.

"Yeah, this is good!

　I tucked into a thick piece of fried white fish.

　Of all the bentos, I like the Nori-bento the best.

　The kelp lying under the seaweed.
　The crispy, fragrant fried chikuwa.
　And best of all - it's cheap.

　When I was at the Grand Academy of Swordsmanship, I was often indebted to the "cheap nori bento" sold at the store.

　And as I was enjoying the nori bento of Shirayuri College.

I'm sure you've heard of it. Oh, I can't ....... I'm so happy, I can't take it anymore. ......

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

"Hmm, it tastes good.

　Rose nodded her head in satisfaction as she took a bite of the bamboo shoots.

"Yes, the food here is delicious.

　"Yes, the food here is delicious," said Idra, poking at her lunch in an elegant manner.

　While she was enjoying her meal, she was also enjoying her meal.

"Mmm-hmm!　"Mmmm, it's delicious!

"Geez, you ......... It seems that not only the amount of food you eat, but also the speed at which you eat it,.......

　It's not just the amount of food you eat, but also the speed at which you eat it.

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　With her lunch box in front of her, she is simply satisfying her own appetite.

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　Not long after that.

"Oh, that was delicious. ....... Thank you for the food!

　Leah put her hands together in satisfaction as she finished off the lunch for ten people.

　And next to her.

"......!

　The dead-eyed Shidou-san was bringing the rice to his mouth with trembling hands.

　In front of him were two deluxe, untouched bento boxes.

　--It's time to go.

"......". It's a bit of a ...... thing, isn't it ......?

　I'm not sure what to say.

"Shidou-san, ......?　I'm not sure what to do.

　I shook his shoulder fearfully, but there was no ...... reply.
　He is completely unconscious.

"Huh. ....... I told you so. ......

　I let out a sigh at the predictable result.

　Then.

"...... God. For the honor of Shidou, may I say one thing?

　Mr. Cain, looking more serious than ever, asked for permission to speak.

Yes, sir. What is it, ......?

I'm not sure what to make of it. But look at it again. He has let go of his consciousness, but he is still holding the chopsticks even after he passed out!　In other words, his will has not yet admitted defeat!

I'm sure you're right, ......!

　This is what I mean when I say that Shidou is an indomitable fighter.

This is the kind of toughness you should learn from .......

"Oh, you are indeed a god, ......!　Your insatiable ambition has been missed. ......!

　While Mr. Cain and I were talking about this.

When Cain and I were talking about this, he asked me if I thought ...... Allen was a bit stupid.

"Well, he's not dumb, but he's ....... Hmm, he's not stupid, but he's a bit of a natural.

　Idra and Rose were being somewhat rude.

　After that, we left the unconscious Shidou alone and the five of us had a chat.

　In the midst of this conversation, Idris said something that caught my attention.

"Oh, by the way, tomorrow is the 'Ability Test'. This time, Allen and the others will participate, and I'm quite looking forward to it.

　...... Ability test?
　I'm sure Leia-sensei said something like that. .......

I'm sorry, what is the ability measurement ......?

　This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.

I asked him a quick question. "Well, ....... The ability test is a competition that scores a total of ten events, such as sword speed, arm strength, leg strength, close range slashing, and long range slashing. It's held once a month, and the best performers in each grade are awarded.

　That's how Idras-san outlined the ability measurement.

"...... 'compete'?

　Shidou, who had been bleary-eyed earlier, came to life.

　And then.

"Haha, that's fun!　I'm going to beat you all to death with that ability test!

　Suddenly, he began to say something incomprehensible.

(I don't think the ability test is something that can "knock someone down" like that. ......)

　While I was thinking about it.

When I was thinking that, I said, "Hmmm, that's interesting!　I'll take it!

"Well, if it's a match, there's no reason to back down!

Of course I'll take you on.

　The bloodthirsty girls, led by Leah, accepted the match with two words.

　If you look at Mr. Cain, you'll see.

It's all as the gods would have it.

　As usual, he was saying something incomprehensible.

(Personally, I'd rather measure my abilities in silence. ......)

　(Personally, I'd rather measure my abilities in silence.) As I was thinking about this, I noticed that all eyes were on me.

"Hey, come on, Allen, let's play a game together.

"Allen, I'm going to get my revenge here!

It's not going to be the same without you!

It's a revenge match. ......

　...... Looks like there's no way out.

Huh. ...... Okay. Then I'll join you in that match.

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