Maou No Utsuwa

"This is a swordsmanship battle between our Imperial College and the Royal College of the Kingdom of Ruthua."

During the time of the home room, the acting Miriam teacher has informed the students of the holding of a rivalry against the Royal College. Finally, the date is officially set.

"The contest will be played in a tournament with four teams from each school."

"Doctor, how can you decide what a team is?

"I'll explain that now. Competition teams choose a group from each class and make a selection match with those five teams."

"Selection."

The students who came asking questions showed disappointment. If it's a class versus class selection, there are few wins over E-Class. That's what I thought.

"But if it was swordsmanship,"

"Oh, well. Group D is."

Group D is a class centered around Marie. There are many students who are better at magic than swords. Moreover, half of the students have died in the tragedy of sleepovers.

"Exactly. There's plenty of potential for teams to come out of this class. Selection within the class is a candidate, so don't hesitate to raise your hand. If more than one group runs, it will be chosen by a majority of other students."

Taking that method doesn't change the group competing. It was supposed to be Hildegand's group from Group A, Deefleet from Group B, Oscar from Group C, and Princess Claudia's group from Group E.

"Yes, then raise your hand for the representatives of the group who wish to appear"

"Yes!"

Hands that go straight up with a big reply.

"Mr. Therese is not a representative. Dear Claudia, are you sure you want to run for office?

"Oh, yes."

"Yes. So, Master Claudia's..., eh?

Something unexpected happened to Dr. Miriam here. There was another hand that stretched straight out.

"Kamui-kun?

"Yes?"

"What are those hands?

"I'm a candidate, though?

"You?!

Seriously, not only Dr. Miriam, but the other students are surprised.

"Is there a problem? The teacher told you not to hesitate, didn't he?

"Yes. You said it"

"My group will be running against each other."

"Really...... Is there any other hope?

Naturally, there are no other groups that raise their hands. At first, reluctance towards the Princess Claudia, indifference in the case of students on the border, but if Kamui raised his hand, the situation would change.

Even if you don't raise the same hand, your purpose will change to support the participation of the Kamuis.

Even if they don't know what they're going to do, the E students have the certainty that something interesting must happen.

And the result of the majority vote naturally reflected the feelings of such students.

"Oh, that's stupid?

Seeing the results of the majority vote, he grumbles at the way Theresa is not convinced.

"... the representative of this class is Kamui-kun's group"

The feeling is the same for Dr. Millia, but there's no way to overshadow the way it's been decided.

"Doctor!"

"What is it, Mr. Therese?

"There are only four groups of Kamuis. So you can take part in a rivalry?

Theresa's face with a grin when she says so is as if she even took a ghost neck.

"Oh, yeah."

Theresa may well point it out. But this is an acceptable candidate. It is not Kamui who goes through Theresa's arguments.

"Doctor. Sure, we hear that the provisions of the confrontation are based on the provisions of the Imperial Sword Guild, which takes place in the Empire, but are you sure?

"Yes. But, Kamui, you know me well?

"I had a little scissors in my little ear. Now, the Sword Guild policy says: In participating in the Sword Games, the maximum number of members of the participating team shall be seven and their members shall give advance notification. Matches may only be chosen from among their subscribers, the number of whom shall not exceed five."

"You remember very well"

"I studied a little. As I just said, the policy says nowhere that we shouldn't be alone."

"… yes indeed, but it is a first aid procedure such as if there are many injured along the way"

"But it's not stipulated anywhere that you shouldn't do it from the beginning."

"That's a disadvantage, isn't it? You will lose unconditionally."

"I can't help it. Because there are only four of them. Together the four of us, we just have to work hard."

"Yes, I do."

I can't deny it completely, but I'm not convinced. That's what Dr. Millia's attitude looks like.

"Then I'll come in!

"Mr. Therese?

"You just have to be a part of Kamui's group when I'm in a confrontation. That way, you'll be sure to win."

"Mm-hmm. Right"

"Doctor, do other classes swap members between groups or something?

Immediately Kamui asks a negative question to Dr. Milia, who shows her how to think. Theresa will definitely stop them from joining.

"No, it shouldn't"

"So what do you say just our class?

"Right......"

And Doctor.

"What is it?

"We weren't four from the beginning."

"Yes, I'm sorry to hear about Otto."

"We want to fight that Otto's thoughts against our hearts. He's gone, and for Otto's sake, I'd like to leave a little footprint of our group in the fight."

"Kamui-kun, who says you..."

"Leaving college, Otto remains the same, he's one of us!

"... Wonderful. The teacher didn't know you were that much of a friend. It will be good. Fight for Otto!

"Doctor! Thank you!

"Hey, Doctor?!

Theresa can't admit this flow. When I complained to Dr. Miriam, I rang.

"Mr. Therese, you mustn't imitate the Kamui people like you trample on their thoughts. Confrontation with other schools does not change the fact that it is an event of the College. If that's the case, as a student at Royal College, my teacher thinks the feeling of cherishing friendship should take precedence over anything else"

"Really?!

Before I can say anything, Dr. Millia just cuts me off.

"So that's settled. The representative of Group E is Kamui-kun's group. Good luck in the selection for Otto and everyone in your class!

"Yes, Doctor! We'll do our best to keep everyone's thoughts in our hearts!

Teachers impressed by students of friendship thoughts and students who respond to them. Seeing those two, the students were shaking their hearts with emotion - they couldn't possibly be, chewing their laughter hard, looking down, shaking their shoulders.

Even though I know Kamui cares about his people, there's no way he's going to make a public statement about it on this occasion. This is something everyone knows if you're a classmate.

"That's easy."

Alto snapped small, as if to prove it.

◇ ◇ ◇

And a selection match where each class is represented. In the end, that never happened. Because Group D did not elect a representative.

I'm sorry I asked you for trouble.

"Nothing. My class is not interested in swordsmanship competitions. It's a hassle, you can leave it to me, I just said so."

"Oh, shit. Well, you know what?"

The students in Marie's class are mostly the offspring of officials of the Wizards. There are an extremely small number of people interested in swords.

"More than that, what are you thinking? I can't believe you guys don't like to stand out."

"Kind of. Most of all, I'm not as secretive now as I was before. And it doesn't always stand out because you're going against it, does it?

"You guys stand out. If you mean it."

Marie has never seen Kamui's seriousness with her own eyes. Still, I am convinced that Kamui is so strong from the situation in the 'Forest of Confusion'.

"That's not true. You shouldn't have to go that far."

And Kamui doesn't have much to hide from Marie either. There is also a strange trust between Hildegand and those who share a different, unspeakable secret.

"Right. I knew you were up to something. Tell me what?

Otto doesn't have any money.

"Well, you will. You just had a life in the first place, but you're making money, aren't you?

"Well, yes, but I have a plan for the future."

"Plan?"

"You can't make me give up the merchant's path"

"So I have no money. What does that have to do with the rivalry?

"Well, Marie's a good lady, too."

"Don't say that word to me. That's what I hate the most."

"You actually do, don't you? I can't think of a way to make money from a rivalry."

"It's gold in a rivalry... Oh, you know what?"

I'll come up with something even if it's mean. Marie started thinking like this, but I got to the answer easily for the price.

"Okay?

"I get it. But you're frightened. You think the students are going to play gambling?

In the general sword tournament, there are usually gambling events to anticipate the winner. This is not illegal. It's publicly recognized. For the purpose of this income, there are enough countries and nobles that regularly hold sword games.

"Otto is no longer a student"

"Well, I'll rephrase it. Are you going to put your hands on the 800?

"I wouldn't call it eight hundred long for a team with a low previous reputation to cause madness. If they lose on purpose, it's eight hundred. That's not for you, is it?

"Damn, that's the same wickedness."

"We just do our best to win."

What do you care about this phrase Kamui liked?

"... white. How far are you going to go?

"I'm not going to explore another rough earner. The more you have on hand, the better. If you beat him too badly, that's what makes you suspect the 800, right?

"Sort of. Either way, in class order, is World War II at Oscar's place? It's hard to beat Oscar's team three times."

"I guess. Regardless of Lutz, for both Alto and Serene to win, we need to think well about the combination"

While affirming Marie's word that it's hard to win, followed by it, the word was a word she was thinking about winning.

"... you're going to win, right?

"We're going to do our best to win."

"What's the best you can do? Besides, right now, you're not gonna fight, are you?

"Because I'm a general. If we settle before then, we don't have to fight."

Hide what you can hide. It is not Kamui's intention to fail in his efforts to do so.

"I don't know. But when you do, doesn't Alto look like a tough guy?

"Yes. Actually, the deciding factor for winning or losing can be alto. We need to do well around there."

"Is Alto strong? Doesn't look like it."

"Well, if you look at the alto in the rivalry, Marie's gonna fall in love again."

"Well, don't be silly."

Marie reacts sensitively to Kamui's words. When a good word is only in form, you find out.

"Is that it? It's not even out of place?

"... what is it?

"No, because Around says Alto and Marie are fine, intimate. Exactly, I didn't think that would happen, but now I'm reacting..."

"That's no way, is it?!

"No, no, no."

"Then what are you and Hildegand?!

"Me and Hilda are just a little close. There will never be any further progress."

"... well, yeah"

"But Marie, to some extent, is free, isn't she? I know you want to praise the magic guide, but if it is, it must have nothing to do with political marriage."

"Well."

"Oh, but is it just bad that you're a civilian?

"It doesn't matter."

"... I see, it doesn't matter. Right, heh."

Kamui is struggling to burn his face. That appearance further impaired Marie's seizures.

"Damn you!?

"I mean, that's what I think it is. This is a bit of an unexpected combination. Marie and Alto."

"Don't be funny!

"It's not funny. Just..."

In an instant, Kamui looks at Marie with serious eyes, erasing the joking atmosphere.

"Just what?

"I thought it would be nice to have a combination of hopes in the future."

"... more so, because it's Hildegand. Even Serene, it wouldn't have been bad. I thought you'd look good on the sidelines, though, right?

"Sele has Dee, right?

Sometimes what I don't deny completely is the subtle relationship between Kamui and Serene.

"'Cause that's what I saw ahead. How can you be so clumsy about romantics when it comes to plotting to turn each other in a direction that can't be achieved on purpose?

"It's not something you can think about and control with your head, is it?

"Oh, you admit you like Hildegand."

"I didn't say anything like that. As a general theory, I'm just saying that's what love is all about."

"General theory, well, yeah."

"If you have any chance buds, stop imitating them like you pick them yourself. We don't have any buds to pick. It's very luxurious for us."

"Right...... Okay, I get it."

To Kamui's sincere words, Marie honestly said yes - another grin returns to Kamui's face as soon as possible.

"Okay, so you admit it, right? Well, Mr. Marie still likes Alto!

"Oh, the guy named you!

Marie didn't end up in Kamui when it came to putting people down.

◇ ◇ ◇

As soon as the joint classes began, the assembly hung across the face of the four selected teams. Standing in front of the aligned students are the knights who have cemented themselves in the imperial knighthood attire.

"It's a Thousand Rimmel generals sent by the Knights of the Empire. I'll be in charge of your guidance for a while. Regards."

"" "Yes!!

"The three of you in the back line, just like yourself, are your instructors. Put one on each group. Greetings, later."

"" "Yes!!

"For a while, have them do the same course as the new knight training in the Knights. It's going to be a tough exercise, but if you can't stand this, it's bound to be yours. I want you to do your best."

"" "Yes!!

"Okay, let's get started!

"" "Yes! Best wishes!

With the decree of the Thousand Rimmels, each team scatters at its own place of training. After that, the instructor in charge also moves.

A knight also came to the Kamuis who were moving ahead.

"Uh, is Group E good for you guys?

"Yes."

"It's called Kasim, the hundred generals in charge of you. Regards."

"Yes. Welcome."

"As I heard, there's only four of you."

"Yes."

"Right. Well, fine. What do you mean, Kamui-kun?

It's me.

"Where's Lutz?

"Yes, it's me."

"Alt-kun."

"Me"

"You're Mr. Serene."

"Yes."

Kasim Hundreds will confirm the names and faces of each and every one of them. And when you're done introducing yourself, it's time to start working out.

"All right. Asking you guys to do it for the moment will be the same as the new knight drill, as we talked about a thousand generals earlier. Follow me somehow."

"Yes...... Um?"

"What?

"You only have two minutes of practical skills classes, do you have enough time?

"Oh, that's in coordination with the college. It will gradually take a long time. but at first, I think two minutes is enough."

Kasim hundred men do not understand the true meaning of Kamui's question. The answer of this hundred Kasim will mislead Kamui.

"Really? Okay."

"All right, let's get started. Let's start by running. so that it follows me without delay. Let's go!"

"" "Yes!

At the beginning of the workout, it should be as expected or it was a plain run in. Kamui running around the outer perimeter of the arena, spearheaded by a hundred Kasim. The other groups are in line the same way, running.

"You're stronger than I thought."

A hundred Kasim men have been calling out where they have been running for some time. He seems a little surprised that the camouflages are following him without showing any spicy appearance.

"Running in, because I've been quite flabbergasted before. And I'm still doing quite a bit of it."

"Right...... But it's still going on."

"Yes."

After a moment, the run is not over yet.

"Are you guys still okay?

That seemed unexpected to General Qasim. In fact, defectors are starting to emerge from other groups.

"We're fine, but it looks like Celle's getting tighter."

"Oh well. Serene-kun! You okay?!

"Yes. Oh, hey, it's painful..."

"Can you still go on?!

"Now, that, speed, then, I can't,"

"If you slow down, you can go on, right?

"Yes, sir"

"Right. What about the others?

"It's okay. What do you do, increase your speed?

"Increase speed?

"As it is, running in alone is the end of time. From the beginning, if you plan on doing that, I hope so."

If you just run, the Kamuis keep running even for two or four minutes. This is not going to be any workout. Kamui's question before the workout begins is, will it be a workout in just two minutes?

"I don't specify the time... but you can raise it, can't you?

"Yes."

"Now raise your speed. Serene-kun, slow down a little bit, so you can follow it."

"Yes, sir"

"Okay. Then......, you win the first thing I caught up with Sele! Let it go!

"" Go!

Raise your speed to the point where you wonder what it has been to them until now, and the Kamuis run forward.

"Become?!

Seeing it, a surprising voice leaked out of the mouth of a hundred Kasim men.

"Ah, those guys, they're stupid...,"

While letting him breathe out, Serene is trying to explain to such a Qasim hundred generals.

"Fool?"

"is, if you just run..., for as long as you want..., I'll run"

"Really?

"Yes, it is."

In fact, the Kamui's run is a momentum that I don't think will come after a very moment or more of running. So much so that the students in the group running in front look like they're walking.

"No way, with that momentum, has it always been?

"No..., that was..., one more moment and..., thought..., deliberately..."

"Oh, the explanation is good. You need to concentrate on your own running."

"Yes."

"With the assumption that the rest of the time will run out, that momentum...... Is it just momentum or thinking about it?"

"This is the latter."

"Oh, I'm sorry. Solo."

"... Yes"

While we were talking about that, the Kamuis quickly caught up with General Qasim Hundred and Serene.

"My win!

The first thing that drove me through was Kamui. And unexpectedly, alto follows. Lutz is right behind it.

"... Rutz-kun, I heard you were the best on this team"

Lutz, to be precise, was the only decent fighter on this team, Kasim Hundred General had heard, but in front of Serene, he chose to put it this way.

"If it's just physical strength, there's no difference."

Selene, who answers that, isn't lying either, but she's not telling the truth.

"Oh, I'm sorry"

"No, for the most part, calm down,"

"Really?

"Take the day off, tell them, all day, go out with them, because"

"Right...... Always working out like this?

"Well. Stun, until you do, seems to be the original, basic training,"

"Stun? Such an idiot?!

Pushing your body until you pass out is not something you can do. Because my feelings, my body itself, hold me back from going that far.

"Yes, I said, I was there"

"But"

"Don't let them down,"

"What do you mean?

"Tough, workout, I thought, looking forward to it, I was"

So Kamui was convinced only two moments later. I was mistaken that in just two minutes there would be a hell of a workout.

"... um"

"Now, seriously, we're not going to do this."

"You're telling them this isn't enough, right?

"Yes."

"But"

The new knight training menu is based on one criterion, which is to be able to continue this run at a constant speed for a moment. And even now that it fits Serene, it's never running slowly, at a speed far from it. It's a common new knight that takes three months to exceed that criterion, but the Kamuis have already exceeded it.

"Thinking about them in health, normally, is a mistake,"

"Are they really weak?

"Weak, it seems,"

"But with all this basic health,"

"But I say so,"

"... right"

Compared to whom, Kasim hundred men neglected to listen. The Kamui say they are weak, and that is the strength of General Qasim compared to his opponents, who can't even take ten at the same time.