Chapter 101 - Abnormality and White Lily Academy [2] (2/2)

Perhaps she’s extremely tired.

The Black Organization attacked exactly during the emergency meeting convened by the government – so it’s no wonder.

「Fufu. I’m making full use of No. 18, so I don’t have that much fatigue. Alright, before we conclude, I’ll let you know about the people who were arrested.」

Sensei coughed once and spoke indifferently.

「We were able to secure about 350 members of the black organization. Unfortunately, we failed to capture Fu Rudras and Dodriel Barton… Dodriel most likely escaped through the shadows. What a troublesome ability」she said, annoyedly.

「Eh, sensei knows about Dodriel?」

「Aa, of course. The number one spear of the Black Organization who has been rampaging in various places recently. He’s terribly tough and stands up no matter how many times he’s hit by a fatal wound. Especially his strange soul dress which controls shadow. Thanks to that, border security was as good as meaningless. The bunch who attacked this time, too, were probably sent through the shadows by Dodriel.」

「Is that so…」

It seems that Dodriel has become quite a wanted man.

「Yoshi, this is the end of my story. Do you have any concerns?」sensei said, and threw the ball of conversation towards me.

(…There is something I have to know.)

This is a very heavy question.

(…But I can’t turn away from it.)

Even though I wasn’t conscious, it doesn’t change what I did. I can’t turn my eyes away from the『life』I took.

「Sensei… how many members of the Black Organization defeated by that guy died?」

And I resolved myself for the answer.

「-Zero. No one died. They’re all alive.」

A shocking answer.

「I-Is that true?!」

「Aa, they were all seriously wounded on the verge of death, but… there has been no confirmation of any death.」

「Why? Did someone stop him?」

My spirit core is, to be blunt, reckless. The last time he took over, he tried to kill Sid-san without hesitation. If someone doesn’t stop him, he’ll do his best at destruction and slaughter.

「Haha, there’s no one who can stop your spirit core. It was… probably on purpose.」

「…On purpose? What do you mean?」

「Unlike him, you have a strong sense of aversion towards『killing』, don’t you?」

「Well, yes, obviously!」

Obviously.

I’m not like him.

I’m not a battle fanatic that finds pleasure in blood and violence.

「This is just my guess, but… he was probably trying not to stimulate your weakened consciousness.」

「Not trying to stimulate my consciousness?」

「Aa. As long as that guy is a spirit core, he is strongly restricted by Allen. If he commited something too stimulating such as murder, it might trigger your consciousness, which was in a state of deep sleep, to be awakened. If that happens, he won’t be able to remain in the outside world for too long.」

「I see…」

Now that I think about it, once in the world of the soul, he said something similar…

Something about not being able to take over my body easily when I’m conscious…

「Well, one thing is for sure. He must have achieved something while he took over your body. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have returned your body so readily.」

「…What on earth did he do?」

「Unfortunately, I don’t know that either… Though, I’m pretty sure it wasn’t anything good…」

「…I guess.」

Then, as the discussion reached its conclusion, sensei clapped her hands.

「Well, that’s the end of the story until this point. Let’s talk about the hereafter」she said, and brought up a completely different topic.

「As you can see, Thousand Blade Academy has completely lost its function as a swordsmanship academy. There’s no way we can conduct classes in this environment.」

「…That’s right.」

No matter how much she says that there is no risk of collapse, it is impossible to teach in such conditions.

「This afternoon, we are going to start rebuilding the main academy building. Large-scale construction that mobilizes the use of strengthening-type and manipulating-type soul dress. The restoration should be done in around two weeks.」

「Only two weeks!?」

「Fufufu, it’s amazing, isn’t it? Though, it costs a ridiculous amount of money」sensei said, her face turned pale for a slight moment.

「That’s why Thousand Blade Academy will be closed for about two weeks after tomorrow. But of course, it is not possible to let the students rest for all that time. Those who are swordsmen, must endeavour through training everyday after all !」she nodded, and continued.

「As such, until the reconstruction of Thousand Blade Academy is completed, everyone will be given a special class at the Ice King Academy!」

「Ice King Academy. Where Sid-san is!」

That’s good.

Another one of the Five Academy, Ice King Academy.

Getting to train with Sid-san and the rest is the best I could ask for.

「Aa, I’m sure it will serve as a good experience for students of both academies! However, Allen. You’re the only one who’s a little different.」

「…What? I’m the only one?」

For some reason, I had a bad feeling.

「Aa, you’re the only one who’s going to White Lily Academy. You remember them, don’t you? It is one of the Five Academy to which『Prodigy』Idol Luxmaria, whom you defeated at the Sword King Festival, belongs.」

「Eh, eh!?」

Sensei suddenly declared something absurd.