Chapter 74 - Darkness and Sword King Festival [5] (1/2)

74. Darkness and Sword King Festival [5]

When I heard about the wonderful training method from Leia-sensei, I worked hard every day to control『Darkness』.

Going through training with the clear goal of『manipulate darkness』instead of swinging my sword aimlessly as before was a little fresh and fun.

During the day, I attended the academy.

After that was over, I participated in the activity of the practice-swing club.

In the evening, I honed my swordsmanship with Ria and Rose.

While living through such a simple daily routine, I was conscious of『darkness』at all times.

A few, such fulfilling days passed, and it was finally the day of the Sword King Festival.

「Well then, Ria, I’m off.」

The time was seven o’clock in the morning.

Having finished my morning preparations, I said goodbye to Ria at the front door.

「Un, be careful. I’ll cheer you on from the audience seat, so make sure to spot me, alright?」

「Aa, I got it.」

The contestants participating in the Sword King Festival had to arrive at the venue a little early.

That’s why I had to leave the dorm first.

「Take care, Allen.」

「Aa, see you later.」

I was seen off by Ria, waving her small right hand, and I went straight to the student council room.

Before the Sword King Festival begins, we have a brief strategy meeting. After that, all the participating members are scheduled to head to the venue.

When I arrived at the student council room, I knocked and slowly opened the door after I got permission to enter.

「President, Lilim-senpai, Ferris-senpai, good morning.」

「Good morning, Allen-kun.」

「Good morning, Allen-kun! The weather is just perfect for the Sword King Festival!」

「…… Good morning.」

The president with a soft smile.

As usual, Lilim-senpai was full of energy.

Ferris-senpai, who is a weak morning person, still had a drowsy look.

Each of them returned the greetings in three different manners.

「Well then, Allen-kun is here, so let’s start the strategy meeting soon.」

「That’s right! By the way, my recommendation is『All-out attack!』That’s all!」

「I’d like you to make it short if possible though… Fuwaa…」

When I chuckled at Lilim-senpai and Ferris-senpai’s usual antics,

「Well, before that… I haven’t shown it to Allen-kun yet. Here, this is our list of participants.」

The president handed over a piece of paper.

「Thank you very much.」

The names of five representative participants of Thousand Blade Academy and the fighting order were written on it.

Vanguard = Allen Rodore.

Second = Lilim Tsuorine.

Center = Ferris Magdalot.

Vice-General = Sie Arcstria.

General = Sebas Chandler.

「…Sebas Chandler?」

The name of a stranger was written.

It was also registered as『General』.

「Sebas-Chandler, our vice-president.」

The president answered my mumble with a sigh.

「Eh…? Did you already find the vice-president?」

It was said that the vice-president went to the Holy Ronelia Empire, a country that was banned from travel, in search of Blood Diamond.

Unbelievably, it was for a mere『punishment game』.

「Nope, still missing as of yet…」

「…That means-」

「Yeah… Unfortunately, the general match will be a loss due to absence.」

The president continued to talk with a gloomy face.

「When I requested the head of Public Morals Committee to serve as a substitute, I was turned down saying,『Not interested』. In terms of ability, only Sebas is left who can be entrusted with the position of『General』or『Vice General』… That’s why I thought,『Instead of leaving it blank, might as well write his name!』and so I registered as such…」

「I-I see…」

Certainly, the number of people who can be entrusted with『General』or『Vice General』 position, where the strongest class of swordsmen from each academy is projected, will naturally be limited.

The match between swordsmen is a serious battle.

If a person of half-baked ability is sent out, a tragedy is certain to happen.

(But conversely speaking…『Head of Public Morals Committee』and『Vice-President Sebas Chandler』are powerful enough to be recognized by the president.)

If there is an opportunity, I would like to have a mock battle with them.

When I was thinking about that,

「That is why our strategy is『All-out attack!』. Or rather, that’s the only option left to us!」

The president hit the desk and said so strongly.

「Oh! That’s good, Sie! We have the same thinking!」