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434 p3. Noble Faction and New School Year [7]

 

「「「…」」」

The president added a supplementary explanation as a heavy atmosphere hung in the air.

「After this match, Coresta-san quit the Flame Emperor Academy and gave up on swordsmanship.」

After losing due to an overwhelming difference in ability, he received unbearable insults in the presence of a large public.

It’s not unreasonable to think he came to such a decision.

「Shin Rex. I haven’t met him yet, but to be frank, I already hate him.」

「Yeah, he’s a rotten man.」

「No matter what the circumstances, he went a little too far.」

Ria, Rose, and Lou expressed strong hatred.

「The great Lilim Tsuorine will bring down Heaven’s Punishment on that fool!」

「He’s a pretty disgusting guy, though…」

While Lilim-senpai and Ferris-senpai were expressing their honest opinions, the president clapped her hands.

「I understand your feelings very well, but let’s switch our thoughts for now and analyze the opponents’ soul dress and tactics.」

After that, we used the scouting report to deepen our understanding.

First, we grasped the physical information such as height, weight, and reach, then we accurately studied the abilities of their soul dress, and finally we took into account the habits of each individual and the actions that they tend to take subconsciously.

After sharing the basics, we envisioned the opponent’s attack, defense, and dodging patterns, and discussed approaches and countermeasures.

In this way, we deepened our analysis of the spearhead, second spearhead, midfielder, and vice-general. The general in question―Shin Rex was the only one left.

「…Is this all?」

The report on Shin Rex was only one sheet of paper.

Considering that there were at least 50 sheets of paper about the other players at Imperial Academy, this number was too small.

「Because he is one of the Seven Holy Swords, information about Shin Rex is strictly controlled. Even the recorded video just now seems to have been obtained with considerable difficulty.」

The president read out Shin’s scouting report while saying so.

「Imperial Academy Year 1 Class A Shin Rex. He is 168 cm tall and weighs 50 kg. He is the youngest genius swordsman in history to join the ranks of the Seven Holy Swords at the age of 10. Soul Dress: Unknown, Tactics: Unknown, Combat Habits: Unknown. Unfortunately, there is almost no information that can be used as a reference.」

All that is revealed is his height and weight.

「As far as we can see from the video just now, it seems that his pure physical ability isn’t all that great. The problem is, of course, that abnormal spiritual power.」

Even a swordsman with no training can easily break an iron plate if he concentrates enormous spiritual power into his fists.

The immense spiritual power that Shin showed off, if he clad his whole body in that, he would transform into a swordsman boasting absolute power and amazing speed.

「It’s pretty scary not knowing what kind of soul dress he has.」

「An unknown ability is a threat by itself.」

Ria and Rose muttered with serious expressions.

「And from the perspective of the Imperial Academy, it’s almost certain that Allen-kun will be our General, right?」

「Since Allen-kun’s name recognition is extremely high, the ability of his soul dress〈Zeon〉- has also been exposed…」

Lilim-senpai and Ferris-senpai added even worse information.

「In other words, in regards to the General battle, we’re in a situation where we’ve suffered a crushing defeat in terms of information.」

The president calmly summarized the current situation.

「「「…」」」

As a heavy air flowed through the student council room,

「Anyway, I can only say, “Do your best, Allen-kun!”.」

「Frankly, it’s the same as usual!」

「Fight with all you’ve got, though…」

The president, Lilim-senpai, and Ferris-senpai clenched their fists.

「I’m sure you’ll be fine. Allen has beaten even the most formidable opponents so far!」

「I can’t even imagine you losing.」

For some reason, Ria and Rose said so confidently.

「Ahaha, well, I’ll try my best.」

Everyone’s expectations and trust kind of made me feel embarrassed.

Once the scouting report was scrutinized, it was time to decide who will be registered from Thousand Blade Academy.

「First, the Spearhead. This is a first-year quota, so we’ll leave it to Lou-san.」

「I will do my best!」

The Spearhead position is set as a First-Year quota to develop juniors.

This had already been fixed to be Lou Lorenti, who won this year’s First-Year War.

「And the Second Spearhead. I think it would be good for me to take this position in terms of compatibility… What do you guys think?」

Second-year student Godric Emerson is second in line at Imperial Academy.

He’s a giantsword-user who boasts a large build… but in reality, he’s quite powerless and is a clever swordsman who steadily corners his opponents with his delicate swordsmanship and multi-stage attack soul dress that manipulates crystals.

「Certainly, I think that the president is the most suitable opponent for Godric.」

The president wields her sword with unparalleled accuracy as if she were piercing through the hole of a needle, and is an all-purpose swordswoman who can respond to various changes with the potential of her soul dress〈Aqua Queen〉.

In the actual event, there will probably be an ultra-high-level match where technique clashes with technique.

「With your ability to control water, you can respond to any attack, president.」

「First of all, you probably won’t even lose in terms of swordsmanship.」

Ria and Rose gave their stamp of approval.

「I’m not good at handling delicate swordsmanship, so let’s leave this guy to Sie.」

「Like she said, though.」

Lilim-senpai and Ferris-senpai also had a satisfied expression.

It was easier than I thought to decide on the Spearhead and the Second Spearhead position.

So why was it so difficult to fill the Midfielder and Vice-General positions?

「Nemenen’s ability is forest manipulation! If plants are the opponent, my〈Fafnir〉will have an advantage!」

「No, wait, wait! This is the scene where the great Lilim Tsuorine’s〈Burst Clay〉comes to life at its best! I’ll blow away even the forest with a single blow!」

「Maddy has a pure strengthening soul dress.〈Winter Sakura〉, which has the same ability, will demonstrate its true value.」

「Because the opponent is a pure strengthening type, I think that〈Bind Psychic〉will be a better fit!」

Each of them asserted their own strengths and insisted that they are the most suitable.

After a while, the order sheet for Thousand Blade Academy was finally completed when the sun was about to set in the western sky.

Spearhead: Lou Lorenti

Second Spearhead: Sie Arcstria

Midfielder: Ria Vesteria

Vice General: Rose Valencia

General: Allen Rodore

Reserve Registration:

Lilim Tsuorine, Ferris Magdalot

「This is the best lineup we can put together right now!」

The president said so and nodded in satisfaction.

「Um, I’m getting somewhat nervous…」

Lou had a worried expression on her face.

「I will definitely win the crucial Midfielder match!」

Ria pledged victory as her fighting spirit flared.

「The Vice-General position… It’s a heavy responsibility, but I will shoulder it properly.」

Rose was getting fired up with a sense of responsibility.

On the other hand,

「I don’t get a chance to make an appearance.」

「It’s a pity, but on the contrary, it’s also a relief. It’s a complicated feeling, though…」

Lilim-senpai and Ferris-senpai, who were in the reserve slot, looked like they were a little dissatisfied.

「It can’t be helped this time. Lilim’s and Ferris’ abilities don’t mesh well with the opponents.」

Lilim-senpai’s〈Burst Clay〉and Ferris-senpai’s〈Bind Psychic〉demonstrate great power when combined with each other. On top of that, the compatibility with the opponent’s ability was not good, so it was decided to place them in the reserve registration.

「Well then, everyone. The Sword King Festival is just around the corner! On the appointed day, we’ll definitely win!」President.

「「「Yes!」」」