Chapter 81 (1/2)

Chapter 81

The next day .

We have come to lake Seimei outside the castle walls for the test .

Students from both academies are carefully checking their equipment and magic tools in preparation for the test .

Students from both academies got angry yesterday and even though neither side is looking at the other they are both giving off a tense atmosphere . Both sides might as well be saying I’ll show you .

The bell signalling the start of lessons rings out and Diego starts talking .

“Today we have an opposition test . As you already know opposition tests are done using army magic . The hero academy will be using Hero Unit <Asura> while the demon king academy will be using Demon King Army <Guys> . It should prove to be meaningful training since the characteristics of each spell are different . ” (Diego)

Even though Diego is explaining in a simple manner his eyes are giving off an eerie light .

“Dark feeling” Misha murmurs next to me .

“Fumu . He certainly doesn’t seem too sane . It’s a face I saw a lot of 2000 years ago . ” (Arnos)

“In a cage of hatred . ” (Misha)

It’s strange though this hatred for the mazoku . How can you be so hostile to an opponent which you have had no interaction with? And after yesterday events it’s an even lower boiling point it seems .

“The location for the test is lake Seimei . In other words, it’s an underwater battle . This is a measure to prevent damage to Gairadeite from magic . The surface of the water forms a natural anti-magic barrier and minimises the power of attack magic cast in it . Please do not cast magic above the water . ” (Diego)

There are normal humans in Gairadeite after all . Unlike the mazoku their bodies are weak so they are p.r.o.ne to magical influences .

“In addition, because lake Seimei is a testing ground there are buildings as well as caves in it . Making good use of them will be the key to victory . Now, any questions?” (Diego)

No one raised their hand .

“Menou-sensei I’ll have the selection cla.s.s take part as they are used to using army magic and training in lake Seimei . Does the demon king academy have any 3rd-year students that have combat training and knowledge of army magic?” (Diego)

Menou looked at me for an instant .

“Or the chaos generation was it? Even reincarnated people will be fine . I don’t mind . ” (Diego)

“We’ll use 3rd-year students . ” (Menou)

“Understood” (Diego)

A weird smile crossed Diego’s face for an instant .

“Don’t be too hard on us . ” (Diego)

“Same here . ” (Menou)

Menou and Diego walk away from each other .

“Gather here everyone . ” (Menou)

All the demon king academy students gather around Menou .

“As explained by Diego-sensei we will be doing an opposition exam . The 3rd-year students will be going out . The first-year students haven’t trained in underwater warfare and it’s only Arnos-kuns team that is likely to have the land advantage over there . ” (Menou)

This is true . Two of the chaos generation Sasha and Ray are in my group . It’s no exaggeration to say that the remaining students are nothing but a disorganised mob .

“However, there are only five members in Arnos-kuns team and at the moment the school rules say that teams with less than 10 people cannot partic.i.p.ate . ” (Menou)

Fumu . I think I remember Sasha saying something about that before .

“You can borrow the remaining five people from other teams but such a sudden change would not make for very good group coordination . ” (Menou)

“Matching the numbers is enough . I’ll take on the students from the heroes side by myself if you like?” (Arnos)

Sasha made a disapproving look at my words .

“Hang on . Why by yourself? I’ll be troubled if you don’t leave me my share . ”

Ray nods at her words .

“It’s about time I tried out this sword . ”

Misa laughs .

“Ahahaha…… . . I might not be very helpful but I’ll do my best . ”

Misha looks at me .

“Help you . ”

“If it’s you Menou you can see the power of me and my subordinates . ” (Arnos)

“I can . ” (Menou)

After affirming it Menou shows an unusually mischievous look .

“Sensei is a little angry here too . ” (Menou)

“Oh?” (Arnos)

“It will certainly be an easy win for Arnos-kun but I want to show those hero academy boys the power of my students . ” (Menou)