Not only in the bleachers, but also in the seats where the Shitenji family gathered, silence prevailed at Mizushige's overwhelming victory, which was obvious to everyone. It was such a one-sided battle, and Mizushige's expressionless and merciless fighting style left everyone except her sister Kotone in awe.
　Cheers when it was Yuto, who had also won a crushing victory, and silence when it was Mizushige. In a way, that might be an expression of the way these two fought.
　Also, the people of the Shitenji family, who were also spirit users, were in a state of surprise that the spirit user could understand.

''Oh dear, now.......you understand, don't you?　Mizuho.

I can see that.

　Ruiho's expression hardened as she understood exactly what Zhu Yin was asking.
　For the first time, outside of her relatives, Ruiho saw a spirit user standing on the same stage as her.
　And the same goes for Omine, the head of the divine Headship.
　He was the oldest among them, and had served as the head of the Omine family since the time of the previous Shitenji head of the family, and was the most experienced
Even the abundant Zabanosuke squeezes out the words as he roars.

''How dare he ... the spirit of water and wind ...''

''Did that Sanzenin person use two systems of spirits at the same time...''

　As if to interrupt Sabanosuke's words, a dignified voice could be heard from behind the Shitennji family's heavyweights, and all the people present straightened up and bowed to the person who had uttered those words.
　At the same time, this person's words, "The simultaneous use of two strains of spirits," made the spirit wizards present astonished once again.
　It is normal for spirit users to handle one type of spirit at a time. It was extremely difficult for even an expert spirit user to control two strains of spirits. In fact, even Omine Hisae, the head of the Japanese branch of the World Organization of Gifted Persons and an outstanding spirit user of rank S, cannot use two strains of spirits at the same time.
　There are only a few confirmed spirit wielders who are capable of exercising two types of spirits at the same time. And all of them are only the head class of each spirit user's family lineage.
　Right now, this person who was one of the rare spirit wielders who could simultaneously use that multi-lineage of spirits gave an impression of Sanzenin Mizushige's rank as a spirit wielder with his words.

''You, it's too late, isn't it?　It's already started.

Um....

　The current head of the Shitenji Family and the agency's rank SS leader, Shitenji Yi Cheng, nodded lightly and headed to the seat beside Zhu Yin.
　That Yi Cheng stopped in his tracks and raised his eyebrows as he found a familiar face.

''It's been a while, [Kensheng].''

"Yes, it's been a while, [thunderbolt user].

Don't call me that.

''Hmph, yes, Yi Cheng-sama. Then please use Alfred instead of the Sword Sage for me as well.

...phew.

　Sighing, Yi Cheng smiled and sat down next to Zhu Yin.
　The throbbing in the bleachers, which had been throbbing at the result of Mizushige's match, increased as they noticed Yi Cheng's appearance.
　As one of the five rank SS in the institution's combat abilities, and someone who would always be named as the first person in the institution, Shitenji Takishige was no longer an existence that was beyond the admiration and goals of those with abilities.

''So, what's the situation?　Meira.

''Yes, there are currently only two matches that have been completed and the winners will be Yuuto Doe and now Sanzenin Mizushige.

Hmm... hmm?　Du Du?　I'm sure of it...

　Yi Cheng raised his eyebrows.

''Hmph, honey, I told you, didn't I?　Yuto was the first to win, and it was a crushing victory. Mizuho is overjoyed, too, you know!

No, stop it!　Mom,

Enough of this embarrassment.

So....!

..........

　Looking at his wife and his daughter, who is happy as if it's her own affair, and his daughter, whose face is bright red, Yi Cheng jerked his temples and clenched his fists.
　On his face, he says, "The Great Festival of Entrance, etc.!　I was going to measure myself against who was worthy of Mizuho! A voice seemed to leak out of the room.
　However, the exchange between mother and daughter, who were not at all looking at Yi Cheng, continued.
　The head of the Shitendera family is shivering even more.
　The Shitenji family members, who were all pale at the appearance of the head of the family, said.

''Ah, that's right!　You should see the bravery of Masato-kun just now.

No I'll see you later.

Meira, show him.

Yes, sir.

No so I'll see you later...

Come on, it's happening!　You

....

　Semi-forcibly, Yi Cheng was shown a video of Yuto's match.......but his eyes quickly turned serious.
　Then, at the final decision, Yi Cheng's eyes widened for a moment and then gradually narrowed.

(..........!　(Now ... does this footwork look like that guy?

　Zhu Yin chuckled at Yi Cheng's changing appearance.

''Ming Liang, that last part now, once again........''

'Ahhhh!　Game three is a hell of a close call!

　Suddenly, the Shitendera family's play-by-play sound echoed out, and at the same time, the bleachers cheered.

''You, please watch the other matches as well. You're the host of the big festival.

....

　As Zhu Yin said that, she turned her head towards the large monitor, and much later, Yi Cheng also shifted his eyes in the same direction.



　In the third match hall, a few minutes passed as Julian Knight chased after his opponent, Mirage Kaien.

''You're amazing!　I thought I finally got you!　You don't belong to any institutions, do you? It's really a big world out there to have someone with abilities like you!

Hmmm, he's a very talkative boy.

　Julian swings his sword, still wrapped in chains and sheathed in its sheath, from close range of Kaien, but Kaien's figure disappears again and a kunai flies in from the right rear and Julian flicks it with the flat of his sword.

'That way!　I can't believe you didn't let me grab which one is the main body here!

　Since Mirage Kaien was not affiliated with the agency, there was little information about him.
　It was unknown where he was from, and although it was highly likely that he was a pseudonym, given his name and his oriental face, I could imagine that he had Japanese blood in him, but I wasn't sure if that was the case either.
　However, since he himself calls himself a phantom (Mirage), and his abilities are currently fighting in the same manner, he may have considerable confidence in his own power, or he may have come to sell himself as an unknown person.

　Also, Julian is said to have come from the Knight family in England, which was once a prominent family that produced two generations of rank S abilities in a row at the institution's inception.
　The Knight family was said to have distanced themselves from the agency and the world of abilities after Brian Knight, the only son of Randall Knight, a former S Ranker who had already retired, passed away at a young age.
　However, from the Knight family, Julian, who claimed to be Brian Knight's son, has joined this great festival of initiation.
　The number of people who know the Knight family today is dwindling, but the people who know the glory of its past are more than a little surprised. It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.
　Nevertheless, the Knight family was said to have retired from the front lines.
　And Mirage Kaien is unknown.
　To be honest, no one had paid attention to them until both of them, who didn't even belong to this institution, had won the tournament tournament.
　But now.........
　The battle between these two men is obvious to anyone who sees it.
　Both of them are full of brilliance and that their current abilities are already clad in an atmosphere that could make them an ace no matter which agency's branch they belong to.



'Yes, Master Zamanosuke. I don't know about the past Grand Festival of Irike, but I didn't expect to see so many brilliant people gathered for this grand festival.

　Soun, the head of the Omine family, agreed with what Zamanosuke was saying without taking his eyes off the large monitor.
　The swordsmanship of Julian's sword, still in its sheath, is uncommonly fast and unrestrained. In contrast, Kaizono weaves together what is there and what isn't there, and manipulates the battle in a transformative way.

''If you look at the data, you say the two of them are sixteen and twenty years old?　Are you sure?

''Just in case........I'm not allowed to lie about my age, so I think it's true, but....... You look about that old.........

The only thing that I can think of is that the way that that person, Mirage Kaizono, fights is not normal. It's not just his magical ability. It's controlling the space and time of battle!　What kind of powers you have?　Now that's obscurity.......I can't believe it. Are you sure you're a free gifted person?

　This Sabanosuke's point is correct.
　Kaizono moves, fights back, and sometimes invites Julian to join in, as if the field of battle were his own, as if he were fighting on his home turf, where he was used to fighting.

''Indeed........it's outrageous. But despite the seemingly flashy close combat, both of them seem to be lacking in decisive action, or rather, they seem to be stepping in weakly. ........What do you think, Kensei?

　While placing his hand on his chin, Hayoun turned his head to Alfred, an SS-ranked man who was also watching this third game.
　Alfred expressed his thoughts to Hayoun while narrowing his eyes as he stared at the monitor.

''Yes, perhaps, but this probably means that neither of them are fighting seriously. No, they are great young men.

Ho.....

'They are wary of each other, you know. You've found out after the fight that your opponent's abilities are much higher than you imagined. So, if you move poorly, you might get an unexpected attack. In other words, you're trying to gauge when your opponent is getting serious. 　It changes the punches I have to deliver.

Hmmm... it's true, you're right. I guess I underestimated the participants' abilities too.

But ... it's time to make a move. We can't keep looking for a way to win if we keep on searching. One of us will have to make a move.



'Duh!　Fake it again!

　The repeated attacks on the fakes made Julian less and less irritated.
　Julian stopped in his tracks.

''I'm mad. I'm going to end it.

　The flirtation disappeared from Julian, who had been fighting with a somewhat smirk on his face until now, and a dark, sharp gaze was directed at Kaizono, who couldn't even tell if it was real or fake.
　Then, with a grin, Kaizono returned the grimace as well.
　Julian slowly points the sword, which is in its scabbard and geese in chains, at Kaizono.

''Finally........ No matter how you look at it, even a fool can see that it's suspicious. Unless it's released, there's no way for us to move, either.

You'll regret it, okay?

'You shouldn't spout lines like that. I've seen those people embarrassed many times when they say that!

　When he spat that out, Kaizen showed a low center of gravity stance with multiple daggers between the fingers of both hands, wherever they had come from.