Chapter 158 - Allen Cell and Political Marriage [9] (2/2)

She was as lively as ever, and relayed a few pieces of information.

Claude-san returned to Vesteria Kingdom temporarily.

As the Captain of the Elite Guards attached to Ria, she has to participate in an important meeting it seems. And that she will return to the Ringard Imperial Kingdom by the end of this week.

「Well, that’s about all. Then, let’s start the first period right away… is what I’d like to say, but before that, there’s one more thing I want to say.」sensei said, and turned towards me.

「Allen, Tenshi-sama was praising you highly. You seem to have contributed greatly in repelling Zerey Grazario!」

「Eh, uh…」

I was shaken by the sudden topic, and was at a loss for an answer.

「It was an unprecedented state of emergency where Ringard Palace was attacked. I would’ve liked to provide backup, but… at that time, all the teachers of Thousand Blade Academy were on a holiday trip to『Cherin, the Land of Sakura』. Thus, I was unable to move in any way whatsoever.」

Leia-sensei said,「I’m sorry」with an apologetic expression.

「No, please don’t worry. Nobody could’ve predicted that would happen.」

That was a really historic incident.

Without any warning, Tenshi-sama’s Imperial Palace was hit by a surprise attack. It was probably the first time even in the long history of the Ringard Imperial Kingdom.

Being prepared for such an abnormal situation would be too absurd.

Understandably, even the teachers need a vacation. And it is not strange to take advantage of the New Year holidays to go on a holiday trip.

「Hearing that from you makes me feel a little better. But you did really well. As the Director of Thousand Blade Academy, I am very proud of you!」

She said, patting me on the shoulder.

「Well, that’s all there is to it. First and second period will be soul dress class. The most important class in the new year. Give it all you’ve got!」

「「「YES!」」」

Then, we went to the Soul Dress Area following after sensei.

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When we moved to the Soul Dress Area, each of us focused our minds and began a dialogue with our spirit core.

At present, not one student was holding a spirit sword.

Even without the assistance of a spirit sword, it was now possible to enter the world of the soul by oneself.

(Well then… It’s about time to get started.)

I slowly dropped my eyelids and sank my consciousness into the inner depths of my soul.

When I opened my eyes, a desolate world was before me.

Withered trees, Withered soil, Withered air.

A world without any moisture spread beyond the horizon.

Looking up at the huge rock towering in front of me, that guy was sitting there with a ferocious expression.

「Yo. It’s been a while since we met in person.」

「…Shitty brat. You never learn do you. Seems like you came here to get beaten to death again… E”e?」

In this way, I finally faced that guy in the world of the soul after a long time.