Episode 35 New Power (3)
This is the second time Anneliese has attempted to reproduce her abilities.
Thanks to the long training, the level of understanding increased and a success decision was made right away.
[You have successfully acquired Partisan Judgement Sword Skill (S Rank), but you already have many abilities.]
[You have successfully acquired the Signian Purification Sword Technique (A Rank), but you already have many abilities.]
[You have successfully acquired the Lichtenauer Renewal Technique (A Rank), but it will be invalidated because you already possess the Lichtenauer Renewal Technique (A Rank).]
[You can only acquire one ability because you currently have many abilities.]
[It is possible to delete the ability you currently have and acquire a new ability.]
There is only one vacancy now.
That’s why you have to choose between Partisan Judgement Swordsmanship and Signian Purification Swordsmanship.
You can delete other abilities to make room, but then you’ll incur a 12-day penalty.
‘Signian Purification Sword Technique is not needed right now.’
The Signian Purification Sword Technique is mainly used when dealing with evil monsters.
There is no place to use it right now, so there is no need for it.
‘so…….’
All I need is one of Anneliese’s Partisan Judgement Techniques.
Currently, it is a graduate-only sword technique that can be used with my magical power, and it is a classic sword technique with no sharp edges, so it has high versatility.
‘Without deleting any existing abilities, you gain only one Partisan Judgement Sword Skill.’
As soon as I thought about it, a reaction came.
[You have successfully acquired Partisan Judgement Sword Skill (S Rank).]
This is a success.
I took my hands off Anneliese, feeling satisfied.
Fortunately, Anneliese continued to sleep.
You probably didn’t notice my contact.
‘It just so happens that I only try to reproduce my abilities when Anneliese is asleep.’
Since the ability can only be reproduced through contact with bare skin, there are many difficulties every time.
Since the biggest problem is making the other person suspicious, it’s not bad if you can handle it while the other person is asleep.
‘Because I might end up misunderstanding Anneliese.’
I’m glad I was able to finish it while Anneliese was asleep.
With that thought in mind, I got up from my seat and stretched.
“… … ?”
Just then, a clump of brown fur seemed to swish past outside the window.
What kind of animal passed by?
‘There’s probably no cat or anything like that here, what is it?’
I tilted my head and yawned.
* * *
Chloe, who was leisurely relaxing over the weekend, was startled when she suddenly saw the face of a female student.
“Chloe… … .”
“Lady Serine? Why are you so pale?”
Serine seemed very shocked.
What on earth happened?
“I… think I’ve been misunderstanding Ernas all this time.”
“Are you mistaken?”
“Seeing him break off his engagement with me and stop hitting on the girls his age… I thought he had really changed his mind and decided to pursue the path of swordsmanship.”
“Wasn’t that it?”
“Yes, Ernas, Ernas is… … .”
As she said that, Serine shivered.
“They just weren’t interested in girls their own age anymore. They simply preferred older women.”
“… … .”
“He only likes women who are at least 10 years older than him. That’s Ernas’ current taste.”
Hearing Serene’s desperate voice, Chloe let out a long sigh.
“Lady Serine, I think you’ve been working too hard lately. It’s the weekend, so get some rest today.”
“Chloe? You don’t believe me?”
“I know very well that Lady Serine works harder than anyone else. But please rest well today. Come, lie down on my bed. I will light a soothing scented candle.”
“Chloe… … !”
Feeling sorry for the model student who was starting to babble under the stress, Chloe forced Celine into bed.
* * *
As time passed, the day finally came when the radio-free opening ceremony was held.
Black Group 6 boarded a boat and headed to the stadium where the preliminary round was held.
“Well then, everyone, let me explain again.”
Anneliese began her explanation on board the ship.
“The non-competitive competition is a competition in which all six classes participate. However, they first go through a preliminary round.”
“… … .”
“Regardless of class, the students will be divided into four groups for the preliminaries, and two students from each group will advance to the finals.”
There are currently about 200 students remaining at the academy.
So, about 50 people are assigned to one group.
Only two of them can advance to the finals, so the competition is quite fierce.
“The preliminaries will be held in a battle royale format. Only the last two survivors will advance to the main event, so you’ll want to pay attention to your pace distribution.”
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Battle Royale is a competition format where multiple people fight at the same time to determine the final winner.
Even if you defeat the most enemies, if you drop out along the way, you’re just a regular loser, so strategy is important, as Anneliese said.
“You can find out the team formation when you get to the stadium. We’re almost there now.”
Beyond the fog, an island with a large building on top of it was visible.
It is a circular building reminiscent of the Colosseum, and is the Academy’s ‘Central Arena’.
Because there are so many seats, official matches with outside participants are also held there.
“You’re nervous, Ernas.”
Schmitz said in a stiff voice, looking toward the central stadium.
“I hope I’m not in the same group as Ernas.”
“Are you confident if you’re in a different group than me?”
“That’s it, what is it?”
Schmitz touched the wooden sword at his waist.
“I’ve reached the graduate level now, and I don’t think I’ll lose to the other guys.”
A few days ago, Schmitz finally opened his eyes to the dark side.
She was the third graduate born in the Black 6th class, following me and Serine.
“I am confident that I can beat the successors of other swordsmanship families.”
“hmm…….”
So far, Schmitz has taken four red elixirs, the same as me.
The amount of magical power actually settled in the mana heart is about half of mine, but it is still more magical power than Rufus or Berissi.
Since those guys can’t use swords yet, if Schmitz fights using swords, he has a chance of winning.
“Schmitz, there’s one thing you need to know.”
“yes?”
At that moment, Anneliese’s voice was heard.
“Oh, I forgot, but the use of swords is prohibited in the preliminaries. This is to minimize injuries, so please be mindful of that.”
“… … .”
Schmitz’s face stiffened.
You must have been thinking about using the sword skills you finally learned to have fun, but you must be disappointed that sword skills are banned.
“Don’t be too discouraged, because you’ll be able to use your sword skills once you make it to the main event.”
“yes…….”
Schmitz replied with a gloomy expression.
Meanwhile, we arrived at our destination.
“We’ve arrived. Everyone, please get off.”
We got off the boat under Anneliese’s guidance.
As we entered the central arena, students from other classes were already gathered there.
“The order of the group is written on the poster over there. Please check it and move to your position.”
“Understood, Instructor.”
“I wish you good luck.”
Leaving Anneliese behind to give us our last cheer, we headed towards the poster.
The students’ names were written on four large pieces of paper.
‘First of all, Serine is in Group 1 of the preliminaries… and Rufus from Red Class 1 is also in Group 1.’
In Group 1, only Serene and Rufus caught my eye.
Since it’s the same lineup as in the novel, Serene and Rufus will pass without a hitch.
‘Chloe and Viola entered Group 2 at the same time… and Gort from Group 3 in Yellow is also there.’
Gort lost all his magical power in the last serious battle, but he must have secured at least some magical power by stealing the elixir from another student.
So, we can see that Gort’s passage is certain, and the remaining one will likely be fought between Chloe and Viola.
‘And Group 3… … .’
When trying to check the students assigned to Group 3.
A sharp voice was heard from behind.
“We’re both in Group 3. I never thought we’d have the chance to face each other again, Ernas.”
I looked back.
A schoolgirl with gorgeous golden hair was glaring at me.
“Berrysries… … .”
“Yeah, it’s me.”
Berisserie Schreyer.
He is the representative of the Green 4th Squad and the successor to the Schreyer family, a renowned swordsmanship family in the South.
Recently, in a serious fight, he attacked me with Gort and lost.
“I will definitely avenge my last defeat.”
“It’s a shame I can’t work with Gort this time.”
“Who are you kidding? I’ve already broken off my alliance with that guy.”
Berrisrize seemed angry at Gort’s attitude last time.
Because when I was attacked, Gort didn’t help me and just watched.
“This time, the use of swordsmanship is prohibited, so it will be a pure swordsmanship showdown.”
Berissije glared at me and said.
“It won’t be like last time. I’ll show you my true colors in front of everyone, you conman.”
“… … .”
If I’m provoked like this, I’ll immediately respond.
However, it was difficult to counter Berry’s strong attack.
This is because Ernas has a side that provides the cause.
‘It wasn’t me, it was Ernas’ fault… No, but as the writer, I was the one who set it up, so is it my fault too?’
When I was wondering in my heart how to accept it.
I heard the voices of male students behind me.
“Berris Rize still hates Ernas.”
“Huh, how many people would like that guy?”
“… … .”
When I looked back, a boy with red hair and a boy with brown hair were looking at me.
It was Rufus Ignius of Red Squad 1, and Gort Waldfeld of Yellow Squad 3.
‘It just so happens that the best swordsmen have gathered together.’
Neither Rufus nor Gort were viewed favorably, as they had both been defeated by me.
Gort in particular was looking at me with a look full of resentment.
It’s because he lost to me in a serious fight and lost a lot of magical power.
“What the heck, you guys?”
Berissi looked at the two people.
In fact, none of us looked at each other in a favorable light.
As successors to a renowned swordsmanship family, there is a sense of competition between them, but they all personally dislike each other.
Even Berrisrize and Gort, who were once allies, did not unite because they were friendly with each other.
Because the two weakest people just came together to trample on a common enemy.
“Ernath and I are talking, don’t interrupt.”
“What is it, Berry Rize?”
Gort snorted.
“Is it good to talk alone with Ernas? You like talking alone with someone you dislike? Your tastes are unusual.”
“What, what?”
As Berissiye frowned, Rufus intervened.
“Gort, don’t be like that. There is a reason for the Berry Rules.”
“Why?”
“Berisrize has a grudge against Ernas for having been toyed with in the past. At the first ball she attended, she was wooed by Ernas and was very excited, but right after that, she was caught having a secret meeting with another woman… … .”
As Rufus explained with a serious expression, Berithrize’s face turned bright red and she drew her sword.
“Don’t talk nonsense, Rufus!”
“I just explained why you have complicated feelings for Ernas. Is there a problem?”
“It could cause misunderstandings! It’s full of problems!”
“I was going to explain in detail how that trauma made you avoid balls.”
“Shut up, no need to explain in detail!”
Berissi swung his sword at Rufus.
Although it is a wooden sword, Berissije’s wooden sword is quite dangerous because it has a sharp tip.
“Hmm, I thought I’d be fighting you in the main event.”
While dodging Berissije’s attack, Rufus also pulled out the wooden sword he had on his waist.
“Come to think of it, there’s no guarantee that I’ll be able to meet you in the main event. I’ll deal with you here.”
Rufus is also quite a belligerent guy.
There was no reason to appease Berissi’s anger.
“This is a total mess.”
Gort shrugged and laughed as he watched Rufus and Berrisse confront each other.
“Ernath, you may be the cause, so shouldn’t you take responsibility for it and resolve it?”
“… … .”
I kept my mouth shut and wondered what to do.
As I thought earlier, in Berissije’s case, it was Ernas’ fault, so she was a very difficult opponent.
In the novel, Ernas knew all this and used Berissi.
“I can’t check the program schedule. It’s annoying, so get out of the way.”
It was at that moment that an icy voice was heard.
“… … !”
The onlookers quickly retreated.
Rufus and Beryllis, who had been facing each other, stopped moving, and Gort also kept his mouth shut.
I also turned my head to check the face of the person who had spoken.
“… … .”
Our eyes met right away.
A man with long blue hair, staring at me quietly.
It was Heinrich Agrippa, the prodigy of the Blue Class II.
