The next day.
　I woke up to the soft sunlight streaming through the window.

"Mmmm... ......

　I stretched and slowly raised my head.

I'm not sure what to say.

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

I'm not sure what to say. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

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

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

"Hey, can I make you something?

　She pointed to the refrigerator and tilted her head.

She tilted her head, pointing to the fridge. "That's fine, but is ...... okay?

Yes. It's the same whether it's for one or two people. --Can I open it?

Yeah, whatever's in there is yours to use. It's ......, but there's not much in it.

　I think there were bean sprouts, eggs, ...... and some pork.

......Yes, that's all you need.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　While she cooked, I finished my morning preparations.

　As I was putting on the uniform of the Thousand Blade Academy.

"Allen, it's ready!

　Idra called out to me.

Thank you, I'm coming.

　I took a quick look at my appearance and then headed to the dining table where she was waiting.

...... Oh, this looks so good!

　There was - white rice, a half-boiled fried egg, and fried bean sprouts and pork.
　How did you manage to make two dishes in such a short time?

"Hmm, I hope it's to your liking.

Oh, thank you.

　We sat down at the table and clasped our hands in silence.

"Thank you for the food.

　When I put my chopsticks into the swollen yolk, the yellow deliciousness overflowed from inside.
　I wrapped it in the well-browned white meat and brought it to my mouth.

"How's the ......?

"Yeah, it's good!　I'm sure you're a good cook!

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

I'm glad. But I'm not that good a cook.

"Really?　I think I'm good enough at this. ......

"I'm good at these ordinary side dishes. But I'm not good at baking cakes or cookies or anything like that. I always want to add hidden flavors, and I end up with something terrible. I even got in trouble for it in middle school.

I'm not sure if that's true .......

　Apparently, there is a clear distinction between what they are good at and what they are not good at.

By the way, was the middle school an all-girls school?

Yes. My dad's a worrier, so he'd never go to a co-ed school.

"Oh, I see. ......

　If her father sees me like this, I'm going to be in a lot of trouble.

Hey, Idra. ......

What?

You can't tell anyone that you're sleeping in my room, okay?

......?　I don't know, but I get it.

　I'm a little worried that she really understands. .......
　I'll just have to trust her on this one.

　So after breakfast, we decided to go to school much earlier than usual.
　This was, of course, so that we wouldn't be seen leaving the room with Idra.

　It was seven o'clock in the morning, and we still had two hours before first period started.

(...... At this time of the day, no one would be looking.

　I was an ...... idiot to think that way.

　I opened the front door slowly, trying not to make a loud noise, and there it was.

I'm not sure what to say.　How can I describe the joy of going to the same school today,......?

　I don't know how long he's been standing there, but there he is, kneeling and hanging his head.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to try to find out.

He looked up and saw me and Idra.　I'm not sure what this means. ......?　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

"Hush!　There's been a bit of a mix-up, and she's only staying here temporarily. ......!　There's nothing going on that you're thinking of, Cain. ......!

　I said quickly.

I'm sure you'll understand.



　He was surprisingly open and receptive to what I had to say.

"Well, um, ......, do you agree with ......?

I'm not going to be foolish enough to doubt God's word. If God says it's black, it's black, even if it's white.

　Then Mr. Cain put on a very nice smile.
　I don't know why he is worshipped so much, but ...... he saved my life this time.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

Ha!　It's a good idea to keep it to yourself.

　He then bowed deeply.

　After succeeding in keeping Cain's mouth shut, I headed to the Class A classroom.

A

　It had been exactly one week since I had transferred to Shirayuri College.

"Good morning, Mr. Allen.

"Good morning, Mr. Allen. It's another beautiful day.

Oh, good morning. Miss Shirley, Miss Misha.

　By this time, I was happy to be able to talk to my classmates.

　At first, they were very wary of me, but gradually, through Idras, I was able to get to know them well enough to have a little chat.

　As I was exchanging greetings with the other girls, the door of the classroom rattled open.

"Good morning, Allen!

...... Good morning.

　There was a cheerful Leah and a sleepy Rose.

Oh, good morning.

　Leah put her things in her seat and asked a pointed question.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'll try.　Did something happen to ...... you?

No, no, ......!　Nothing, nothing at all. ......?

...... Hmm?

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

　Fortunately, no one has found out about your life with Idra, except for Cain.

(Oh, one more week .......)

　I can only hope that this will all end without incident.

　You can find a lot of people who have been in the business for a long time, but they have never been able to find a job.

You see, ...... Mr. Allen. Can I ask you something?

　I believe her name is ......, yes, Ms. Reese.

Yes, how can I help you?

Yes, I've been wondering for some time. ....... I've been wondering for a while if that darkness of yours could have a healing effect on wounds?

　She posed the question with a serious expression.

She asked with a serious look on her face, "Yes, I see what you mean. If it's just a small cut, it will heal quickly.

　I said, a small darkness appearing from my fingertips.

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

　For some reason, Mr. Reese seemed happy and clapped his hands.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. If you don't mind, I'd like to ask you a ...... favor. ......?

　He bowed his head and said with a quiver in his voice, "Please?

"Please, ......?

Yes,........ In fact, I'm suffering from ...... an old injury. ....... It's a little uncomfortable, but please take a look at this .......

　She looked nervous and quietly rolled up the sleeves of her uniform.

"...... I see.

　There was a reddish-black discoloration on her teeth.

"This is a scar I got about five years ago when I was still in primary school. It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this. It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your time with your family.

I see. ....... In case you're wondering, did you see a doctor?

　The medical arts in this country are very advanced.
　A bite like this could be healed in no time. .......

...... Yes. I've been to many doctors, but ...... no luck. The wound is said to be cursed by a hexenbiest. ....... I've been told that it's going to stay like this forever. ......

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

(Curse, huh? .......) That's certainly a nasty one. ......

　A curse is an unexplained power exercised by magical beasts.
　Its effects, conditions for activation, and methods of lifting the curse - the details of which are largely unknown.

I'm not sure I can do it. I don't know if I can do it, but I'll give it a try.

　This "darkness" is, after all, the power of that monster (・・・・).
　It's not very likely, but it could be .......

Oh, thank you very much, ......!

Here we go.



"Yes, .......

　I focused my attention and let the darkness cling to her discolored right arm.
　It was gentle and soft, like swallowing something bad.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience.

It's amazing .......

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

"...... Hmm. Thank God, it seems to have worked.

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.

I'm not sure what to say. Thank you ......!

　She said, and shed a large tear of joy.
　No wonder.
　For a girl of her age, that wound must be painful.

(......But even so, this darkness. (......Can you even erase the curse?

　I didn't expect it to be so easy, but I didn't expect it to be so easy.

(What the heck is the spiritual core that really lies within me ......?

　As I was thinking about this.

When I was thinking about this, I thought, "Oh, Mr. Allen, ......!　Actually, I have a little favor to ask you: ......!

"Wow, me too ......!　There's something that's really bothering me right now: ......!

　A lot of girls came to me at once.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.

　Then I was squeezed out of the darkness until my spiritual power was exhausted.

　As a result, I have learned something new.

　This darkness has an absolute effect on 'external injuries'.
　It can heal cuts, bruises, and curses in large ones, and rashes, skin rashes, and muscle aches in small ones, in no time at all.
　On the other hand, it did not seem to have any effect on illnesses such as colds.

　After that - the morning was mainly spent training in soul-dressing.
　During the lunch break, more than ten of us, including Leah, had lunch.
　In the afternoon, strength training.
　After school, everyone gathers together and does their own training.

　After such a hard but fulfilling day, it quickly became my last day at Shirayuri College.

"Okay, that's the end of class for today. Everyone, please return home with care.

　As soon as Kemmy-san finished her homeroom, I ran out of the classroom.

　Then.

"Wait, what the hell?

Allen, wait up!

　At the same time, Shidou and Idra came after me as expected (・・・・).

(After all, ...... you're not going to let me off that easy, ......!

　When you run down the spiral staircase and run out of the main school building...

I'm not going to let you go, Allen.

　I'm not going to let you get away with this.

　And then.

You ....... I'm not going to let you get away with this for once ......!

　A blast of extremely cold air came from behind me.

"Ah, ha ha ....... It seems to be the case,.......

　You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

Hey, let's do Allen .......

Today is the last day. It's the last day of the week. "Next time" won't work. ......!

　The two of them with a burning will to fight said and thrust their soul armor at me.

(How much do you want to fight me? ......)

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

　I've always put it off for one reason or another, but .......
　I'm not sure I can get away with it this time.

(It's not that I don't want to fight with them, but ......)

　It's not that I don't want to fight with them, but ) If I fight with the full force of Shidou and Idra, this school will be ruined.

(And what's more, I'm sure my body won't listen to me for a few days after the fight is over.

　It would be a shame to waste this precious time in the infirmary when I could be taking classes at Shirayuri College.

　It is for this reason that I have continued to postpone their challenge.

I've been postponing their challenge for this reason. I'll take it on the condition that you don't wear a soulsuit.

　Then I'll make a little special condition.

"......Aaah?
"...... No soul armor?

　" No soul armor?" Sidoh and Idra both raised their eyebrows.

"Yes. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

"...... d*mn.

...... Indeed.

So, it's a duel without soul armor. It's also one of the most serious competitions for swordsmen to compete with each other in pure swordsmanship.

　It's not a bad idea to have a little bit of fun.

　When this happens, there is one person who is very troubled -- yes, Shidou.
　Once he gets fired up, he can't stop.


　I'm sure he'll unleash the power of the lone ice wolf, and turn Shirayuri Academy into an ice bath.

　That's why I suggested a duel without the soul gear.

　And this is a good confirmation for ...... me as well.

Haha, that can be fun sometimes. ....... I'll take you up on your offer.

I'm fine with that too!

　In this way, on my last day at Shirayuri Academy, I had a soul-less sword fight with Sidor-Eucrius Idra-Lux Maria.