blueteamnovel Chapter 162: Bet (2)
Chapter 162: Bet (2)
Chapter 162: Bet (2)
Bet (2)
Only a few people used the outdoor training grounds at Mrchen Academy.
The biggest reasons were that it was far from the dorms, and the facility was poorly established compared to the other training grounds.
And on those very grounds stood one man, immersed in his training under the intense rays of sunlight.
Shirtless, he was repeatedly squatting with his arms above his head.
In his arms was a large boulder, easily exceeding 3 meters in size.
He was drenched in sweat. The more squats he did, the larger his muscles seemed to bulge.
A third-year student with dark green hair, an elite member of Black Tiger, one of the Four Constellations. He was Verga Rayphelt.
Senior Verga! Your one and only cute junior is here!
Janie?
Second-year student Janie, another member of the Black Tiger, approached him and saluted playfully, to which Verga responded without looking. His voice fell heavily.
Verga did not stop his squats.
Why did you come?
To deliver an announcement.
Then tell me already and leave.
Heheh. Thats cold, you know.
Janie deftly lightened the mood with her charming laugh.
By the way, that boulder looks bigger than usual. Youre excited for the duel evaluation, arent you?
As someone who favored duels, the duel evaluation of each semester was an event Verga eagerly anticipated.
It gave him a proper excuse to force those he wanted to fight to duel him.
However
Not necessarily.
What? Why?
Verga tossed the boulder he was holding in front of him.
Thooomp-!
As the heavy boulder fell onto the ground, a loud collision could be heard, along with a cloud of dust.
Within the swiftly dispersing dust, Vergas glistening body heaved to his heavy panting.
Janie let out a whistle with a perverted expression.
Im not interested in it. What I want to do right now is flatten that bastards nose.
That bastard? Ah.
There was only one person Verga would call that bastard.
Second-year student of the Magic Department. His silver-blue-haired junior, Isaac.
Last year, Verga had been humiliated by fainting from a single blow by Isaac.
However, it was different now. His muscles, the defense that he boasted so pridefully, had improved tenfold.
He would no longer lower his guard and act arrogant. If there was a chance to duel Isaac once more, he would most definitely achieve an overwhelming victory and clear the humiliations of the past.
Verga believed that with confidence.
Right now, before the duel evaluations begin, I plan to duel with him again. I believed that would be enough time to settle my emotions. I will not be provoked nor taint the Black Tigers honor.
Honor? Wow, so you remembered what I said to you last year. I didnt know Senior had a sensitive spot or held grudges like a stinge.
Janie remarked playfully.
Is that a challenge?
Heheh.
Janie scratched her head and giggled charmingly. That single giggle was always enough to instantly settle Vergas anger.
Verga glared at her, then commented, Youre lucky youre cute. Then, picked up his uniform shirt and jacket from the clothes hanger, tossing it over one shoulder,
That reminds me. Isaac, that guy. He was recently challenged to a duel by the Priestess. It looks like hes pretty popular, good or bad.
Priestess or whatever, it doesnt matter.
Verga walked past Janie.
Where are you going?
I told you.
Is he going to challenge Isaac to a duel?
Janie responded, Aha. Well, then. Good luck, and cheered Verga with clenched fists.
Watching Verga walk off into the distance, Janie stared at his broad shoulders with mesmerization.
Then, realizing what she had forgotten, she hurriedly shouted to him.
Senior Verga, theres an announcement!
Janie rushed to chase after Verga.
Meanwhile, near the Magic Department classroom building.
Orphin Hall, on an outdoor bench.
The blue-gray-haired first-year male student, Abel Carnedas, was leaning against the benchs backrest while waiting for his friend in the Magic Department.
It was to spar and train their magic together. As an aspiring Magic Knight, he could not slack in magic practice.
However, a different thought was currently wandering within Abels mind.
The first person he had thought of when hearing the news about the semesters duel evaluation was his Senior in the Magic Department, Isaac.
Though he could not request a duel with him because they were in different departments, he deeply wished to fight Isaac again.
The memories of losing to him during the joint practical evaluation had added fuel to his competitive spirit.
With those thoughts in mind, a question suddenly popped into his mind.
Why did the Priestess use both of her duel requests on Senior Isaac
Miya. The top seat of the Magic Department first-years. Rumors about her were widespread within the academy since she was the Priestess of the Eastern Nation.
It was a clear display of interest for her to have used two of her duel requests on Isaac.
Though it was likely not a positive form of interest, it was clear that Isaac had attracted her attention somehow.
Is there something special about Senior Isaac?
I scanned my surroundings. There were already plenty of witnesses. Alice wouldnt hastily reveal her true colors and try to hurt me already.
In the first place, if she had solid proof that I was the Nameless Hero, she would have used secretive methods to get rid of me. She wouldnt start an outright fight with no clear way of winning.
Of course, that was just on the surface. If I fought with Alice right now, I would most definitely lose.
Anyway, was Alice planning to corner me little by little? This time, it was an invitation to the Student Council.
Well, I just needed to act clueless until Alice was subjugated.
I finished thinking. I faced Phantom Cat Cheshire, then turned around to look at Erin.
She was staring blankly at me.
***
President, Ive brought him.
The center of the academys administration, Bartos Hall.
Knock knock.
Head Hall Monitor Erin knocked on the Student Council room door. A kind voice called out, Come in, from inside.
Go in.
Erin opened the door and stepped out of the way.
[Meoww! Cheshire here~. Alice, I brought Isaac!]
I entered the Student Council room together with Cheshire. Erin then bowed her head and closed the door.
A luxurious lamp was hanging from the ceiling, and countless pieces of expensive furniture surrounded us. The elegant and antique design suited the room nicely.
This is my first time coming here after possessing this body.
So this is how the Student Council room looked in person. It looks cool.
My scan lasted only a brief moment.
A warm breeze made the curtains dance. In front of the large arch window was an office desk.
The light gold-haired female student seated there looked at me, then rested her chin on her clasped hands and smiled leisurely.
Hello, Baby. How have you been?
Her voice was kind.
She seemed like a sunflower, smiling brightly as the sun shone behind her.
Senior Alice
She was Alice Carroll.
The Student Council President and final boss of the Alice Subjugation.
After a fierce battle against Ian Fairytale and his companions, she lost to them.
Ultimately, she ended own her life with a hollow smile, as if she had given up on everything.
Along with Dorothy, she was a student who always met a tragic end in Magic Knight of Mrchen.
I could not see her status page or read her psychology. This was due to her unique trait, [Red Queens Paradox].
Hiding my anxiety, I used my acting skills to return a natural smile.
Ive been doing well. I must thank you again for the events during winter vacation.
Oh, no. I just happened to be in the mood to do so.
It was a generic response expected of a kind and boring senior.
Ah, sit there. Would you like some tea?
No, Im fine, thank you.
I ignored the sofa that Alice pointed to and approached her.
With the large office desk standing between us, I gazed down at her.
What have you been up to?
Acting friendly right away, is she testing me?
Ive been training. You must have been busy with Student Council work, no?
Yes. Im going to be suffocated by these papers one day.
Truly a shame.
I gave a stereotypical response to the subtly playful answer that Alice provided.
But this semester is your final term. There has been a lot of talk and struggles with the demons and all, but Im sure you will go great until the end.
I like how you talk, Baby.
Alice stood up from her seat with a smile. The chair creaked as it slid back.
But why did you call? And just me at that.
There was a favor I wanted to ask of you.
Alice walked around to the front of the office desk, then, standing in front of me, leaned slightly against the desk.
A favor, you say.
I liked that she went straight to the point. It was obviously going to be an invitation to come to the Student Council.
I was a student with clear records of improvement and currently rivaled the strength of those in Class A of the Magic Department second-years.
Looking at my current skills and future potential, it was obvious that the Four Constellations and the Student Council wanted me.
Though I definitely have to refuse.
I couldnt waste time training by becoming associated with some group.
Well, I already had an excuse to reject the tempting offer to enter the Student Council.
Ill finish the conversation quickly and leave.
What is it?
Its nothing special.
When I questioned her, Alice tilted her head slightly to the side with a relaxed smile.
Following her movement, her silky light-gold hair that reflected the sunlight slid down her uniform.
The words that followed had been so far from my expectations.
That I couldnt maintain a straight face.
Why dont we go on a date today?
What?
Thats quite special.