𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
“━━━So, at the Student Council, and it seems like there was a confrontation with the teacher.”
“. . . . . .Well, well.”
“Sigh. . . . . .you, you pick fights without thinking!”
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When Albero returned to the dormitory, Yorha asked him, “What did you talk about?” Acting suspiciously, Ashe, intrigued by his behavior, questioned him in detail, to which he revealed everything.
By the way, the card game ended, and it seems that Kid lost big time and has retreated to his room. Although everyone present is female, Albero doesn’t seem particularly concerned.
Yorha paused to think for a moment.
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“. . . . . .How about a public mock battle?”
“Huh?”
“Public, mock battle?”
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Albero asked again, and Ridelle tilted her head in confusion.
Yorha gave a sly grin.
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“Since we have the opportunity, why not show those who believe that the A-class Summoner is the top tier? Invite newspaper companies and the nobility to watch a battle between the A-class Summoner and S-class Summoner. For the S-class Summoners, there are three of the Parasitic type. For the A-class Summoners, including Onii-sama, there are the eight strongest in the academy, known as 『Asgard・Eight Rounds』, the embarrassingly named Student Council officers.”
“Ha, embarrassing name. . . . . .”
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Lapis chuckled softly. Albero and the others did not laugh, though.
Then, Ridelle said, “. . . . . .Eh?”
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“Wait, the three of the Parasitic type, that includes me too?!”
“Of course. I apologize for being frank, but. . . . . .I believe that Ashe and Lapis are still no match for Onii-sama and the others. Therefore, I’d like the three of you who have survived close combat with demons to fight.”
“H, Hold on! I just started training! Plus, I can only use four types of 『Armament』!”
“That’s enough. Actually, there aren’t many abilities as fierce as yours. If you do fight, please hold back so you don’t kill.”
“Eh, really. . . . . .? Isn’t it enough with just Kid and Albero. . . . . .”
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It seems that Ridelle lacks confidence.
But Albero and the others know. Without a doubt, Ridelle has shown the most growth in training.
Initially, the 『Armament』 that transforms her steel legs into weapons could only morph in one way. Now, it has acquired four forms.
Albero spoke to reassure Ridelle.
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“Well, let’s take it easy. Ridelle, you can test your new equipment. I want to test the 『Total Assimilation』 I recently acquired.”
“T, Test. . . . . .Alright.”
“Then, it’s decided. Alright, leave the preparations to me.”
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Yorha thumped her chest confidently. . . . . .She seems very enthusiastic.
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A few days later.
No summon from the Student Council. Albero and the others, including Yorha, went about their regular classes and training.
The only noticeable change was the increased number of people peeking at their training sessions. Moreover, when Ashe and the others went to the store, students from B-class started approaching them.
They’d ask questions like, “What’s S-class like?” or express their desire, “I want to join S-class.”
Ashe would deflect with comments like, “Once you get to A-class” or there were even moments where someone would address Kid and almost get killed. The nuisances definitely increased.
During a class break, Albero, sipping his orange juice, said to Kid,
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“Initially, they mocked us. Now they’re all about, ‘How can I become S-class?’”
“Hmph. I don’t have time for fools. Besides. . . . . .when’s the mock battle? I’ve been building up some stress and need a good release.”
“Hey, just don’t actually kill anyone, okay?”
“Hmph. . . . . .Without 『lust』, always losing at card games, it’s frustrating.”
“You’re just bad at card games.”
“Shut up.”
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Then, Ridelle chimed in.
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“Ugh. . . . . .I really don’t want to do a mock battle.”
“You’re still saying that?”
“Well. . . . . .I don’t enjoy fighting like Kid does.”
“Hmph, you’re strong. Have some confidence.”
“Hmm. . . . . .”
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Kid and Ridelle.
They seem to get along well, with Kid frequently giving Ridelle advice.
Albero, observing the two, chuckled to himself.
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“Hey, let’s do some joint training for the mock battle.”
“We don’t need it. You and Ridelle will rampage, I’ll do the shooting. Simple.”
“That’s. . . . . .simple. Right, Albero?”
“Hmm. . . . . .Well, maybe. Let’s try that reckless strategy against both Teacher Damocles and Teacher Venus until we score a point.”
“Ugh. . . . . .getting hit hurts, you know.”
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The three, being of 『Parasitic type』, seemed to be enjoying themselves.
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A few days later.
After classes and training, during dinner in the dormitory. While having tea after dinner, Yorha spoke up.
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“The mock battle schedule has just been decided.”
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It was sudden.
Everything seemed normal during classes. He must have gone somewhere after class.
Kid, placing down his tea cup, laughed.
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“Finally.”
“Yes. It’s a 3 vs 10 mock battle. Albero vs four from A-class, Kid vs three from A-class, and Ridelle vs three from A-class. The location is the B-class training ground. Teacher Grey from the 『tower』 will be guarding the training ground on the day, so feel free to go all out.”
“Hold on Hold on Hold on! 3 against 1?! What do you think of me?!”
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Ridelle panicked, but Yorha calmly responded.
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“Ridelle, have confidence. You’re strong. Stop seeing yourself as weak.”
“But. . . . . .”
“You’ll understand once you fight. You’re strong.”
“Uh. . . . . .”
“Also, Albero, about your opponents. . . . . .”
“.. . . . . .”
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Somehow, he had a hunch.
Whether Yorha sensed it from Albero’s expression, she nodded in agreement.
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“Your opponents are A-class Summoner Esterize, Sanbart-onii-sama, Teacher Oswald, and B-class Summoner Rashild. Crush them completely.”
“Yeah, it’s about time I made them realize. . . . . .”
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Albero wore a confident grin.
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