649 Was it really alright to be so blissful right before the major tournament battle? (1/2)

Mai was the only one who came together with Natsuya. Neither Hitaka nor Rana came to visit Seiji's apartment.

Natsuya's two Spirit-branded Retainers had already given Seiji their encouragement.

Hitaka gave him a custom-made chess piece, while Rana gave him a physical copy of a new and popular video game… these two vastly different presents both contained the same heartfelt encouragement. Seiji could tell by the gifts he received through his system.

The chess piece brought along three reward cards named ”Encouragement”, ”Expectations”, and ”Trust”, while the video game awarded him with three cards that had identical names but different effects.

Hitaka's cards awarded him with cards that were a one-time temporary buff for his sword techniques' attack power, a one-time buff for his defensive spells or techniques, and a card that could restore his physical energy and heal physical wounds. Rana's cards awarded him with temporary stealth, a short duration buff for his speed and dexterity, and one chance to cast any spell without using mana… they were all quite practical cards.

Seiji was truly grateful for their feelings.

At this moment, Reo was happily playing the video game that Rana had given to Seiji. The television screen showed a bulky man who wore tight-fitting clothes. This man speedily built a house and used that house as his base to shoot at his enemies with a bubble gun. His enemies were all sent flying and exploded in brilliant flashes of light.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Seiji opened the door to see that Kaede Juumonji and Nozomi Uehara had come to visit him.

When the blonde-haired teacher entered, she greeted Mai and asked Reo about what type of game she was playing. Kaede joined the conversation in a natural manner.

This was the first time that the landlord had met Mai. Seiji introduced the two of them to each other.

Nozomi was rather curious about the fact that Mai worked as a maid. Nozomi asked questions about this that Mai politely responded to. They entered conversation naturally as well.

Shika came out of her room and sat down quietly next to Seiji.

This was the highest-level density of beautiful females' population that Seiji's apartment had ever experienced! As he was the only male in his apartment right now, Seiji felt like simply staying here was a type of enjoyment in and of itself.

Was it really alright to be so blissful right before the major tournament battle?

Seiji suddenly felt a mysterious ominous premonition while being in the middle of such a wonderful environment. Still, he soon forced this ominous premonition into the corner of his mind.

The girls soon finished preparing everyone's dinner.

Mika, Chiaki, and Natsuya's combined cooking efforts produced an abundant amount of food that looked delicious. Upon eating the food… it was indeed delicious.

Yet, the landlord and the professional maid acted as food critics and pointed out the problems and where the food could still be improved.

As a result, everyone talked about the topic of cooking for the entire dinner… which seemed pretty nice to Seiji.

After he finished eating this meal which contained his girlfriends' heartfelt feelings, Seiji was satisfied to the point where he felt that he could face any challenge. It would be fine even if he transformed into Ultraman and saved the world!

It was just a mere Bloodwine Ritual tournament! He would win it for everyone to see!

The day of the Bloodwine Ritual tournament.

Seiji and Shika finished their preparations. After saying goodbye to Mika and the others, they got on Natsuya's car and headed towards the meeting location for the tournament.

Upon reaching the tournament grounds, Natsuya nudged up to Seiji and kissed him passionately.

”You absolutely have to be careful.”

After separating their lips, she glanced directly into his eyes and gently gave him a reminder.

Seiji smiled and nodded.

”The same to you, Kagura-san.” Natsuya also looked at Shika. ”Please be careful.”

Shika also nodded slightly.

Seiji and Shika then both put on some sunglasses, activated disguise magic, and got off the car.

The student council president sighed after she watched them leave.

She had been unable to obtain a spectator slot from her family. She was unable to accompany them.

Her boyfriend was fighting for her sake, yet she would be unable to even spectate the tournament… Natsuya felt truly apologetic.

All she could do was bring them here, then wait.