The day after the turbulent Thousand Blade Festival.
　I was on my way with Leah to the first year A class.

　On the way.

"Wow. ......

　We both yawned almost simultaneously.

"Haha. Leah, that was a big yawn, huh?

"Hmm, you're right, Allen.

　We were both a little sleep deprived from the victory party we had attended late last night.

It's a little chilly today.

　You can look up at the sky and see clouds all around.
　There were dark clouds in the sky, as if it could rain at any moment.

You're right. ....... I think winter clothes are supposed to start on the first of October. ......?

　We talked about this as we headed to Class A, Year 1.

　When we opened the door to the classroom, we were greeted with a rather unusual sight.
　Rose, who is known for her weakness in the morning, was already on her way to school.

(It's unusual for her to come this early in the morning. ......)

　(It's rare that she comes this early in the morning.) Leah and I each put our bags in our seats and called out to Rose.

"Good morning, Rose.

"Good morning, Rose. You're early today.

　And then.

"Hmm, yeah. ....... Good morning, Allen. Good morning, Leah. ....... Wow. ......

　Rose, who still has the same artistic sleeping habits, slowly turned her body towards me and sneezed so loudly that I almost caught myself.

I'm not sure what to say.

You look like you didn't get much sleep last night, did you?

"Uh, yeah. ....... We had a victory party last night, and more importantly, I used too much scarlet cherry blossom. ....... I'm not sure what to do with it.

　As she sneezed once more, the door to the classroom opened and an old male teacher walked in.

(Oh, who's that? ......?)

　He stood at the podium, cleared his throat, and opened his mouth.

(Who is that? ......?) He stood at the podium, cleared his throat and spoke. ...... Today, the chancellor received an emergency call from the government and went to the palace of Leengard.

　When the class heard this, they all began to buzz in unison.

"An emergency call from the government: ......?

"You know, isn't that what it's called this time of year?　The Kuro Organization's .......

"Oh, it's ...... something like that countermeasure meeting. ......

　The teacher then took out a sheet of paper from his pocket and read out the text on it.

"Uh, ....... I'm sorry, but I have an urgent appointment. I'm sorry, but due to an urgent schedule, today's class will be self-study. I'm sorry, but due to a sudden schedule, today's class will be a self-study class. I've held the soul-dressing hall for the morning and afternoon, so please make the most of it. I'm sorry, but I've got an urgent schedule. That's all," he said at ....... I'll leave you to it then.

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

Self-study. ....... This is the first time I've ever been to a thousand blade school. ......

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it, but I'm going to try.

I'm not sure what to say. In the event that you're not able to use your own personal computer, you'll be able to use your own personal computer.

It's a good way to wake up. It's a good way to wake up from sleep. ......

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

　Leah was reading a book on swordsmanship near me, Rose was checking the kata of the Sakuraga Itto-ryu, and Tessa was meditating in a corner of the room.

　In the midst of all this, I concentrated my mind and did a swing.

"Huh!　Huh!　Hai!

　I took a seigan stance and slowly raised my sword to slash.
　It's a simple practice, but in the end, it's the most effective.

The number of times you swing your sword determines your skill as a swordsman," the book on swordsmanship says.

　And so I did for about three hours in the morning.
　I swung my sword without resting.

After the morning class

　When the morning class was over, it was time for lunch break.
　Me, Leah, and Rose took our lunches and headed for the student council room to attend a regular meeting.

　When we knocked on the door, we heard the president's voice as usual.
　I slowly opened the door and entered the room, greeting him in the morning.

"Good morning, sir.

　Then.

"Good morning, Leah and Rose!　And good morning to ......, Mr. Allen.

　The chairman greeted Leah and Rose cheerfully, but was a little distant only when it came to me.

　...... It seems that he is still holding on to yesterday's incident.



(haha .......) I don't know how in the world I can get him to change his mood (......)

　And as I was trying to deal with the chairman.

"......?　What are you talking about?

　Leah tilted her head and opened her mouth.

"Oh, we were playing poker yesterday.

"Oh, we were playing poker yesterday, and Allen did something naughty to me.

　In addition to my words, the chairman said something outrageous.

"Well, Mr. Chairman, ......!　What kind of nonsense are you talking about?

　When he hurriedly asked for a correction.

"...... Allen, is that true?

...... It's not allowed, depending on the situation.

　The glow in Leah and Rose's eyes faded.

　There is no trace of the usual kindness in their eyes.
　There was only the two of them staring at each other as if they were nothing.

It's not possible,....... It's a bad joke!

　It's a bad joke!" Feeling threatened, I immediately confronted the chairman.

It's not a joke, it's a bad joke!　We've already settled yesterday's matter!

　She sent a lot of seniors to get back at me for my little nasty remark.
　That should have been the end of the matter.

　But.

"Because, Mr. Allen, ....... I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's done this. That's no way to get back at me. ......!

　The chairman said like a child, his mouth agape.

You can't be that arrogant .......

　I'm sure I've beaten them all, but .......

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

Hmmm ......, so can you do me a favor next time?

...... I understand. But please do it within the bounds of common sense, okay?

　I can't do everything the president asks.
　I can't do whatever the president asks me to do, because of the Blood Diamond incident that I asked the vice president for. 　

"Yes, of course. I'll make it up to you.

　The president smiled.

(...... What kind of "requests" will be sent to me?

　Just thinking about it makes my stomach churn a little.

Haha ....... So, I'm going to clear up the misunderstanding now, so please shut up and eat your dinner.

"Yes!

　I then carefully explained to Leah and Rose about last night's incident.

Oh, so that's what happened. ....... Oh, thank God. ......

What a surprise. ......

　The light returned to their eyes, and I patted my chest in relief.

　So finally the regular meeting, the lunch meeting, began.

I'm sure you've heard of ........ I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

They're both recuperating from yesterday's exhaustion. They were beaten up so badly by Allen that they won't be able to move properly for a few days. ......

Oh, ha ha ....... I'm a little sorry to hear that. ......

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. She was so desperate that she came at me over and over again.

　Thanks to her, I was forced to consume a lot of darkness.
　As a result, I was forced to rest my body and was ambushed by the chairman.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　"Well, Lilim and Ferris are in good health, so there's nothing to worry about," the Chairman said, wrapping up the conversation.

"By the way, everyone, how was the haunted house?

　After that, they spent the rest of the day talking about the Thousand Blade Festival.

　We talked about how to improve the quality of the haunted house for next year's festival.
　The story of Jean-Bael, the head of the swordsmanship club.
　About the strategy to win the Back Senba Festival.

　And so, after all the topics of the Thousand Blade Festival had been discussed, and the conversation had come to an end.　

"Oh, by the way, Leia-sensei was absent today. I heard that there was an urgent call from the government. ...... Do you know anything about it?

　I asked her about something that had been bothering me since early this morning.

Yes, I know. There is an urgent meeting of the presidents of the five academies - I think my father said he was going to attend?

　She said, bringing an egg roll from the corner of her lunch box to her mouth.

Is the Kuro Organization ...... still on the agenda?

Yes. The government has been really bothered by the Kuro Organization. ....... They can do whatever they want, wherever they want. ...... It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.　Recently, there are rumors that they have offered a deal to the Poliesta Federation. ......



　As the daughter of the Arcturian family, she probably harbors strong ill feelings toward the Kuro Organization.
　The Chairman said quickly.

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　At that moment, Leah's hand stopped eating her rice.

"...... What's wrong, Leah?　What's wrong, Leah? Did you get something stuck in your throat?

　I offered her a glass of water.

I offered her a glass of water and she said, "Ummm ....... I'm fine, don't worry about it. ......

　She smiled awkwardly and shook her head.

Well, that's good to know.

"Yeah, thanks.

　When Leah and I were talking about this, Rose, who is not good at talking about difficult topics, unusually interrupted us on this topic.

I've heard that they are holding an emergency meeting with the chancellors of the five academies. ....... I'm not sure if the city is safe to defend.

　...... Indeed, Rose is right.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web.

I'm sure they're a little thin on the ground, but ...... there's no need to worry. The date of the emergency meeting is super-secret. There's no need to worry about information leaks, and the timing of the attack by the Kuro Organization couldn't be better.

　As soon as the Chairman said that, a huge explosion rang out.

"What?

　We hurriedly looked out the window and saw that our gym was on fire.

　And that wasn't all.
　A group of people clad in black cloaks had climbed over the outer wall and were entering one after another.

"Kuro Organization ......?

　Immediately after the Chairman shouted this, the hospital broadcast sounded.

"Emergency broadcast!　Emergency broadcast!　The school is under attack from a mysterious group that appears to be the Kuro Organization!　Students, please intercept them to the best of your ability!　I repeat!　This school is...

　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you can do it.

Yes, of course!

Yes!

I'm on it.

　And so we all moved together to intercept the Kuro Organization that had invaded Senbei Academy.