14 Ch. 11 Shes Differen (1/2)

It's early in the morning.

I feel something patting my head. Oh, it is comfortable. I'm still sleepy and haven't opened my eyes yet. But, the things that rubbing my head was getting harsh as I wanted to continue to sleep. It is still dark but it's early in the morning. I soon realized, I was lying on someone's thigh. Oh no, this can't be Luc-chan…

*pat….pat*

”Oii little Lylia, get up. It's daytime, how much longer do you want to sleep on my feet?”

I opened my eyes right after hearing that words out from Luc-chan. I think I've slept on him all night. Oh gosh. When I just opened my drowsy eyes, Luc-chan was holding and patting my head to wake me up but, what the hell with his other hand!!! He was holding my chest.

”KyaAAAA!!!!!” I immediately get off from him and then get up and I smacked Luc-chan's cheek with all my strength. Paaakkk!!!*slap sound…

His head didn't even move an inch after I slap him that strong. Moreover, he still in his gloomy face like usual and still dare to look at me. I was standing before him. My face has turned red as I feel ashamed and mad at Luc-chan.

”Why you… you touched me there…sh*t Luc-chan. You should just call my name instead of doing some pervert things!!!”

”Oi little monkey Lylia. I've called out your name 3450 times and yet you're still sleeping like a lifeless corpse on me. What else do I need to do besides use this effective method to wake you up? Hehehe. Plus, I'm almost late to prepare our breakfast you know. Now, take a shower upstairs, don't go to school with the scent of your warm fishy smell and change your rotten uniforms. Don't you said you have another contest today?” he just spoke quickly while twitching his red cheek by my hard slapped and looking at me with no emotion.

Luc-chan stand up and turn on the light as he does his usual work in the early morning. Well, I'm still nagging to him as I mad to Luc-chan but he ignores me and keeps doing his own work in the kitchen. I was so red, looking at Luc-chan. Not long after that I go upstairs and then take a shower. Luc-chan still in the kitchen as he prepared our breakfast. It is true that I have a match today, but that pervert Luc-chan just ruined my good morning. Heih, guess I can't do anything about that. Because that's how Luc-chan is. It was my fault too that I slept on him that night. But, you know sometimes I feel lucky that I slept on his comfortable thigh for once. Hhahah, no, no, no. I can't think that way. He's a pervert demon anyway. I have to think about my worth match today so, maintain positive Lylia.

After I finished showering, I searched for my shirt that was sewn by Luc-chan but I notice something else. It was my sword! Luc-chan already fixed my almost broken sword. Oh my, I didn't remember telling this to Luc-chan. Well, guess I'll thank him later on.

In the early ruined morning for Lylia, actually was a good thing for her. Hmm, well I guess I'll have to forgive him again. She still can hear his guardian voice. Even though they always fight, happy together or even they're in trouble. Luc-chan will always be the first one she'll see in the morning. In such a simple house, the atmosphere in the early morning was very pleasant. The sounds of forest insects, naturally occurring dew,the river flowing quietly and the sin rising. The house is not too cold. Bright lights illuminated the living room and kitchen, the atmosphere was quiet and only the sound of the cooking pan, flowing water and, a pair of couples who lived happily in the same house who seemed to be having breakfast now. I was sitting with Luc-can at the dinner table. Luc-chan is drinking his coffee and read some thick book. Well I didn't know he can read hahha. I am having my breakfast but I just said it out loud just to thank him for fixing my sword.

”Luc-chan!!!!”I called him after I finish chewed the bread.

”Hmm?” He is still reading his book as he is fallen deep into reading.

”I'm sorry for what I did earlier and… Thank you!!!” I said.

”Hmmm? For what? You thank me for touching your little breast?” he said that with his gloomy face and not even feels embarrassed.

”Damn it you Luc-chan! I didn't thank you for that… and it is not little...” I feel irritated with Luc-chan now.

”Whatever you say, just finish your breakfast.” he replied.

”Ahhhh!!!, Just forget it.” I was mad. He just ruined my mood. But I get better not long after that.

”By the way Lylia. You are free to use your Qi in the next match.”

”Ehh? But didn't you told me to keep this secret?”

”Nope, it has been revealed after all. You've shown to your opponent yesterday. So, it's fine to use it anyway.”

”Ahh, I feel bad about that. I accidentally had to use more than I have been told. Hmmm.” I feel upset when Luc-chan said it like that.

”Don't worry Lylia. Your strength is unbeatable even for an Eiryuu. I intend to limit your Qi yesterday to see how much can you hold for the match. But, according to your story yesterday, I didn't expect you could even beat a top five Nanaryuu with barely just in thirty to forty percent of you Qi. Moreover you were just using Yin energy. That's really impressive to me.”

”Ehh???? So, I actually can use more than that? You little moron Luc-chan. You should just have allowed me to use more than thirty percent. My opponent was too strong yesterday and I almost got defeated by him. Oh gosh, you're demon bastard.”

”Hahaha. Very well Lylia. At least you've made a new record. You beat that Nanaryuu without even using your full strength.”

”Hmmm. You might be right too. Now, I just feel like I'm on a different level to them.”

”Anyways, do you think I've trained you for a month only to reach this incomparable power?”

”Well, I only learn Yin energy though.”

”For your real result, you're now a way more powerful than any Eiryuu participant. But, don't underestimate your opponent even they're an Eiryuu. Their strength could be at the same level as Kamiryuu. Yin is a positive energy which is why you can control its power. However, it's still not enough compared to Yang energy. Plus, you still need to train harder your physical body.”

”Eh, this is the level that I barely have manage. But I need to train more? Hmm hmm hmm.”

”By the way, you still haven't used my mana, have you?”

”Yes. Why?”

”That' good. Don't use it until it is really really, really, really, really …”

”In a critical situation right? I know I know.” I continue Luc-chan's word as I already heard it a thousand times every day.

”Alright. Hopefully, you could survive again in today's match.” replied Luc-chan.

”I'll definitely win again today. I think I would like to limit my strength in thirty percent again. It's a pretty good way to hide my full power. Ahahhaha”

”You have talked too much. Just finished your breakfast and go already.”

”Ehh? One last thing I wanted to asked Luc-chan pleaseee???” I said this with my innocent eyes.

”...…..….What?” responded Luc-chan.

”Will you be coming to see my match?” I was hoping that Luc-chan could come to my school again and see my performance in the battle field.

Luc-chan stares at me without any expression and says nothing.

”Would you please?” I asked for his kindness again.

”...hmm, only if you'll made to the semi final.”

”Yes!!! Ehhh?!! Wait, wait, wait. Semi-final?”

”Hmmm”

”I'm not sure that I could make it to the semi-final. But, I'll try my best. As long as you'll come to my match, I'll do anything to make it to the semi-final.”

”Okay stop your nonsense right now and finish you breakfast or I'll rub your little breast again.”

”Kyaa!!!! Pervert lolicon demon!!!!”

On my way to school, as usual I'll have to walk across forests and rivers before heading out into the highway. I take a deep breath and continue walking it's always the best when I walked out from the forests. The air outside is very fresh. The sun will rise soon, misty skies and dew drops on the leaves and roads. What a fresh morning here. After walking in about half an hour, finally, I've arrived in front of the school. Well, the first thing I noticed right after I enter the gate, I saw president Mila and Mario was having a conversation at the gate. I wanted to greet them but I guess I'll just pass them instead. It'll be strange if I just interrupt their conversation right? So I just walk entered.

Every girl in the school kept their eyes on Mario as he's one of the hottest guys in our school. But not in my eyes though. I thought I'm going to go to the preparation room instead but suddenly someone has approached me from behind and he walks beside me. That was the hottest Mario. It seems like he has been treated and now he's in good condition after the enormous battle we had yesterday. Now, we've becomes the attention to everyone. Oh gosh, this is terrible. Why did Mario-senpai suddenly appear now? Didn't he was talking to President Mila just now?

”Yo miss Lylia. What's up?” that hot cold-hearted Mario was greeting me for real.

”Ehh? Mario-senpai?”

”Hey, I just want to know something you know what I mean..”

”What are you talking about Mario-senpai?”

”It's rare to find a student in this school like you. A Qi user. I would like to know more about it. So, we might have a conversation if you wouldn't mind?”

”Ehh? You still remembered that? Ahhh, but I'm also still new to these Mario-senpai. Why don't you ask Gil-san about Qi? He might know about it more than me.” I'm trying to avoid he's invitation as he got the attention of people. I'm afraid people will talk about it and spread some rumors about me.

”Hmmm, well I guess I'll ask him later on. So you're going to the preparation room isn't it miss Lylia?”

”Yes, maybe my friends are waiting for me there. Furthermore, I want to check who'll be my next opponent.” I answered.

”Well, what a coincidence. Let's go there together. I wanted to check on my next opponent too.” He replied with his usual cold-hearted expression.

So, we walked together to the preparation room. I can't against his invitation after all. Raph-chan and the others might be surprised and start thinking something is happening between us. As we walked to the preparation room we both have a conversation about the match and of course those females stares at us all the way to the preparation room. Mario-senpai looks like a handsome man but he has a wolf's ear. Well, I can't deny it that he's a wolfmen after all. His clothes also look cool because of his stylish look. He put his hand in his jacket pocket all the time. If I recall, his completely different in the battle compare to his usual look.

”I am really amazed by your strength miss Lylia, I haven't felt that powerful strike since I started a battle with the same league opponent.”

”Ahh, that's just a lucky strike... maybe heheeh, but didn't you feel upset after you admit your defeat yesterday Mario-senpai? you must really hate me by now.”

”Nope, I've never regret what I've done. You deserve to win the match. Moreover, I want to learn Qi too. I think it is great.”

”Hmm, hope you'll someday learn it hahah.”

”Anyways I wanted to know more about your best friend too. Especially that one from Aurora family. She's quite strong too.”

”Ahh you mean Raph-chan. Alright I guess I'll introduce you to her later.”

”That's great thanks.”

”My pleasure.”

Now, we already entered the preparation room. Some of the participants who's on their preparation noticed our presence. But we ignore them. It seems like Raph-chan and the others are having a serious conversation there. They seat on the bench. Mario-senpai and I come to them.

”Good morning everyone! Look who's coming here!” I greet my friends.

They were all shocked.

”Oh my oh my, who else if it isn't Mario-senpai. Perhaps you already attracted to me?” that maniac queen joking, feeling surprised that Mario would come here.

”Huh ma..ma…Mario-senpai!!!” Raph-chan and Layla said it out loud together.

”Good morning you girls. It seems like you have a lovely friends around here miss Lylia.”

”Arhhh hehhehe, they're just joking please sit down Mario-senpai.”

Mario sits beside Raph-chan and he stares at the nervous Raph-chan.

”Raph-chan, Mario-senpai wanted to know you more. So, take time and have some conversation.”

”About me?...y…ye…yes!” that blushing Raph-chan turns red as Mario-senpai was too closed to Raph-chan.

While they're having their conversation I push Layla and Seren to the other side.

”Well, Seren what you got? I mean have you seen my next opponent?” I asked.

”Heihh, you just ruined my pretty look just now. Oh my love Mario…” she's joking and talked some nonsense thing.

”This is the list Lylia. About your next opponent….” Layla gave me the list.

”Why?” I ask while I'm searching for my name on the list.

”Your opponent was mad scyther. Rumia Camilla!” Layla mentioned the name in trembling.

”What!!!!” I was shocked.

Rumia Camilla. She was horrible. The most terrifying female student ever. Moreover, she's Mario-senpai's classmate. Even Mario-senpai and Raph-chan are having fun in their conversation but Mario-senpai's ears are sharped as he heard we talked about my opponent. then, he interrupts us.

”Ahh so, your opponent is Rumia-chan.”Mario said to me.

”Eh? You know her right Mario-senpai?”I asked him instead.

”Yup. She's an Eiryuu ranked top ten in the fighter role. She also helds the title Mad Scyther as she always uses a huge scythe. Rumia-chan is my best friend though I could say. Maybe.” Mario-senpai said as he showed some cold expression.

”Mad Scyther huh?” I wonder.

”Is she really strong?” asked Seren.

”Of course. She's strong despite her tiny appearance. I mean she's just the same height as miss Lylia and miss Raphtalia but, don't underestimate her. She could move faster than me and even my Force Mode almost can't withstand her dangerous act.”

”I know that. Rumia-senpai is really famous in our academy too. She was the only one who had a mad look. Her face like a killer clown and her body…I've seen her battle before, there's a lot of scars and stitches on her body and her hand. Thinking about Rumia-senpai makes me tremble. I didn't expect that I'll be battling with her today.” I said it with my serious expression.

”Just an advice miss Lylia. Once you're in the battle field, do not ever attack her from a long range. You'll be in trouble once you let her playing with you when you're far away from her.”

”Does that mean, she's weaker in close combat?” I asked.

”Not really. I can't guarantee that she's weak but, the risk of getting damage is low if you're closed enough to her.”

”Is that so?”

”Lia, I hope you'd be careful this time. Because I've heard that all the matches she had win, she never left anyone who still hasn't been hurt yet. What's worst, one of our students once being hospitalized for three months because of a deep wound.”

”She seems so strong.”

”I'm warning you miss Lylia. She does not just seem strong but she is truly strong. She trained insanely all her life. She even ended up being a Goryuu when she' was twelve.”

”What the hell with this woman. Damn it. She's so strong!!!”

”Oh my oh my, I'm so lucky that I'm competing in a party ahahahha. Not like the solo battle.”

”Hmmm”

”Anyway, I hope you could survive from her. That's all.”

”Lia, wait for me later on. I'll watch your match after I end my match.”

”Speaking about your match, who was your opponent?”

”Ahh, my opponent today quite strong too. I'm looking forward to battle with Isla-senpai.”

”Isla!!!! Did you mean Isla Odin the Arrow Queen?” I was shocked.

Isla Odin the Arrow Queen. She's a Nanaryuu marksmen top three in our school. Rumors said that she could shoot her opponent without even looking at them and they said that she conquer the battle field range. Isla-senpai is also famous for her appearance as she is one of the hottest female heroes. Isla is a quiet person. It is rare to hear her voice. Moreover, people are hard to noticed her presence in the battle field.

”Yes exactly. My match was held on the 10th. I guess I better didn't go outside and sit here waiting for my match.”

”I see. I'm fired up to see your match later Raph-chan.”I said.

”Yes.”

We're having a conversation in the preparation room until 8 am. Mario-senpai excuses himself. He said there's someone waiting for him so, he left us. Layla and Seren go to the other preparation room as they are waiting for their match too in the party battle. I'm really amazed by Layla and Seren. They manage to win their first round together with their party. Anyways, now here I am watching some other match from other students while eating some junk foods that I bought in the morning. We are sitting on the bench and watching the battle. So boring here. Meanwhile, I keep thinking about my next opponent. I wonder how was this system work.

”Raph-chan, could you explain to me again about the system of match selection? I'm quite confused about this.”

”Ahh, alright. This year's match selection is completely different. Remember that I told you we were able to challenge a Kamiryuu once we beat an Eiryuu.”

”Yes I remember that.”

”Actually, they have the power to arrange and randomly picked our opponent according to our league. In the first match, our opponent was selected randomly by the Ten Kamiryuu candidates but they must choose the opponent the same level as us. Our opponent might be below us but they also might be above us. However, if one successfully wins the first round, they'll battle in the second round. Our opponent in the second round was picked differently and not the same as the first round. The Ten Kamiryuu will choose our opponent through our first match analysis. So, the opponent in the second round is actually could be the same level as us. The second match could be said that it is around that test our strength against opponents who have a level similar to ours.”

”Ahhh, that's why in the second round the opponent picked could be predicted. But, I didn't expect that my opponent is Rumia-senpai. The Ten Kamiryuu think that I am at the same level as Rumia-senpai ? oh gosh. Wait a minute? Is Rumia a red mana user?”

”Yes she is a red mana user. Wow, that's amazing Lia. I didn't know you know about these things too as you always sleep in the classroom while we are having a class. Ahhaha.”

”Hmmm, I just remembered about that. Luc-chan told me last night but, I quite didn't remember something. Maybe he said about black mana?”

”Ehh? Black mana? Lia, where did you hear that? You didn't know about black mana?” she suddenly pulled me to a corner where no one was and whispered to me.

”Ehh so black mana is exist? Oh my, I thought I was dreaming last night. Because when Luc-chan explained to me about types of mana, I barely remembered until red mana. Then I fall asleep. Hehehe.”

”You can't say it out loud or people will targeting you. So, you heard that from Maou-san?” Well, Raph-chan means Luc-chan actually.

”Yes of course. Why are you afraid?”

”No wonder about him. He's a demon after all. Anyway, black mana is a mana that completely different than any other mana. They are darkness, they create evil, they create devil, they create the destroyer and 10 000 human and beasts aren't enough to stop them in a war. They're evilll…”

”Hey, isn't that the same as red mana?”

”I've told you, it is not the same. Moreover, they are demon. We human and beasts can't live together with the demon.”

”But, Luc-chan is a demon. He is not bad.”

”Err… maybe you're right… anyway, don't ever say that to anyone, got it?”

”Okay okay, I get it. I just wonder about that. Is it just destroying? Hmm isn't just the same as red mana?”

”Better you ask Maou-san. I'm sure he'll tell you. Even though he's a demon. Now, Let's go to watch some match.”

”Heehh??? Guess there's nothing I can do. My match is stilllllll too far.”

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On the other side….

Seren's team is in the middle of their match. They were three people in each group. Now, there are only two groups that will be fighting on the battle field which makes it 6 people on the battle field.