'The secret of Currier Versteen's strength lies in the accuracy of his discernment, which allows him to quickly gauge the strength of his opponent.

　When Curie-san was fighting with her armor and bones, Hibigami had said something like that.

"And her true strength lies in the fact that she can adapt her own fighting style to match the strength of the enemy she has identified in the present.

　It's about finding a way to fit your opponent in a fight.

　Estimate your opponent's strength.

If you're going to get at someone, you should be able to at least measure their strength.

　On the first day of my arrival at the school, Currier-san said those words to Fibruk.
　If I recall, it was the same during the operation to defeat the giants.
　When a small species appeared, Curie-san was the first to take the initiative and accurately assess its weaknesses.
　The same was true of the battle just a moment ago.
　Even when the improved small and medium-sized species and the synthetic appeared, Currier-san quickly defeated them, even though he was stalled a bit.
　The same goes for the purple-armored skeleton.
　Although they took a step back, right after they struck each other a few times, they struck off almost a touch of armor sleeve and without a trace.

I've always thought that if there was anyone in the Sixth House who could reach me in a proper 'battle', apart from Varaga, it would be that woman.

　I'm not.

　I'm glad, I feel.

　For the fact that the person I admire is strong beyond question.
　I think Hibigami's words are trustworthy when it comes to matters of battle.
　
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of it.
　But I'm faintly curious.

　The Currier-san I know is usually such a--

　　　　　　　　　　*

　The bottle slips from Noyes' palm with a drop of rain.
　As if to signal that the bottle has reached the ground, Noise swings his falveti and runs at a run.
　Currier-san's revergate light shot rampages around, trying to reap the noise.
　Fierce offense and defense.
　The Revelgate, towing streaks of light, draws multiple trajectories in every direction.
　The accelerating noise of Falveti extends like a whip and hurls a barrage of super-speed blows.
　The noise that holds Falveti screams madly as it tries to dodge Currier Versteen's slash, which is unleashed like a raging storm, and finish off its beautiful prey.
　The sword-belly made contact.
　White hot sparks that gushed out like a short-circuited line.
　A flurry of blade afterglow.
　Evenly matched.
　That's what it looks like.
　Is this a great thing, or is it that Noise Deuce who crosses swords with that Currier Versteen on equal terms?
　I'm not sure if the "Silver Maiden" is amazing, or if it's on par with the "Formless Game" that broke through the limit four times and became more powerful.
　It's a great way to get a good idea of what's going on.
　At the same time as she evades, she attacks--!

Ta-tah!

　Currier-san, who was dripping drops from the tips of her wet bangs, held onto the back of Noyes' hair.
　Noyes was grabbed by her hair, preventing her from acting at a distance.

'You said you came here to learn how to fight. But your real-world experience, is lacking.

　The Revelgate became more radiant than ever.

The first thing you need to do is to take into account the length and the movement of your hair, if you're going to fight with such long hair, you need to take into account the length and the movement of your hair, so that it can be easily grabbed like this--

　Zacrick,
　The piece of hair that Noyes had been holding onto was cut off with a farvety.

'Thank you Professor, 'Silver Maiden' which!　But I figured it out after that attack and defense earlier!

　Noise retreats backwards, scattering Falveti in a trackless manner to gain distance.
　Currier-san chases after him.
　Noyes takes out more of the potion.

'One more and I'll be able to top you.

　Noyes' eyes become dark and bloodshot.
　The attack and defense resumes.
　And.

　This time, it was different.

"--!

　Currier-san is being pushed around.

''The longer this fight with Currier Versteen goes on, the more disadvantageous it could be for us.................We have to make a quick decision!　Oh, yeah!

　In the blink of an eye, the noise flew into the pocket, and the sky-cutting front kick, thrust out like a staking machine, shot through Currier-san's pigeon tail.

''Gu, phew--!

　Currier-san grunts in pain and, kahaha, spits out her stomach juices.
　Immediately, Currier-san tries to regain her position, but Noise won't let her.
　Noyes slams his hand blade with unstoppable speed into the wrist of the arm holding the Revelgate.
　A deep wrinkle creases the head of Currier's nose.
　The hand that had been gripping the hilt opened up.
　The blue sword spilled out of its owner's hand.
　Quickly, Currier-san tries to switch to fighting, but the noise has already moved on to the next move.

''If all of your abilities are high, the gulf between you and your actual battle experience will be easily bridged!　Okay?　All this 'real-world experience' stuff you talk about is just a minor 'skill'!　I'm not going to give a shit in the face of overwhelming, pure power!

　Noise placed a razor-sharp hand blade on Currier-san's neck.

''Ka, ha--!　Geez, ho, geez, geez.........!

　Currier suppresses his throat involuntarily.
　More noise follows.
　After kicking Kurier-san's thigh with her heel, she slammed her fist into the bottom of her nose - was it called a person's middle?
　From that point on, it was a one-sided offensive by Noise.
　Falveti dancing wildly and ferociously.
　The blade had lost its sharpness, as if it was suppressing its power.
　The telescoping blade is just like a transforming whip.
　Currier-san is struck by a devastating blow.
　Her body is surrounded by light.
　The magical magic armor is released.

"Kurohiko!

　Cecily's voice.
　Biki..........biki, biki.
　My arms, legs, and body creak and scream.
　I extend my ringing and moaning arms toward Currier-san, who is separated by a single wall of noise.
　My body almost falls off the chair.

　--Noi, z.

''Hah... hah... ugh... ugh!　Currier, your defeat is simple. You were weak. Didn't you also use a magical spell in your fight against the Four Deadly Sins?　And then the second use of the magical armor, and then the battle with golems, composites, and armor and bone knights while continuing to forge holy elements.

　Finally, Currier-san was on her hands and knees on the ground, her wet hair plastered to her cheeks, and her breathing was uneven here too - her fingertips were glowing.

　Becky!

G......

　The noise stomped on Currier-san's finger vigorously.
　That was - a finger bone might have been broken.

　I couldn't be sure, partly because of the darkness caused by the rainy weather.
　But the slightest bit of anxiety that I wanted to see removed seems to have been on target.

　The Currier-san I know doesn't usually have such a - pale face.

　It was too dark and painted over by fatigue.
　That's the kind of person she is.
　He hides his own exhaustion with dismaying skill.

　Hue, hue, only dry air escapes my mouth.

　Move.

　Beep.

　Move.

　There's the sound of something snapping and popping from my body.

　--Move.

No, Kurohiko.

　A mournful voice.
　Makina-san restrained both my shoulders.

''The battle against the Four Deadly Disasters that appeared in the school, the battle against another Four Deadly Disasters, the continuous use of the highly-loaded forbidden spell................................If you push any further, if you let it pass--''

　Makina's voice was trembling.
　An emotion, an uncontrolled voice.

''Uh-huh, uh-huh!　Defeating a weak opponent is the best thing you can do... and when it's someone you love, it's a very emotional experience.

　Noise ruffled his hair and looked down at Currier-san with satisfaction.

''So ... the process we had planned was a bit crazy, but now it's time for the biggest show of the day.
A showcase?
"Slaughter.
Massacre?

"Using the summoning techniques I've used throughout the city, I'll summon a large number of golems generated within the Holy Ruins and massacre the people of King's Landing who are still in the evacuation zone.

What the hell are you-- you!

　Currier-san stepped on the ground and tried to grab onto Noise.
　Noise sent a hand sword to Currier-san's painful fingers.

''Gu, ah.........!

　Furthermore, Noyes grabbed Currier-san's hair and pushed her face to the ground with great force as it was.
　Currier-san shouted with her cheeks close to the ground.

''You're after me, aren't you!　Why would you do such nonsense!　People from King's Landing have nothing to do with it!　
I do it for a reason.
No!
'They're going to die because of you, Currier?
Wha... what?

'If only you hadn't come to King's Landing, none of this would have happened.

　Cecily-san drew her sword and cut off the 'white wall noise' of noise.
　Continuing, Makina-san unleashes her jutsu.

''How selfish of you to call out to me yourself...!
Currier!　There is nothing wrong with you!　I don't even have to listen to you!

　The two of them attack, perhaps, but they can't get rid of the noise.
　Grinning, I turn my gaze back from them and the noise speaks lecherously.

'You've got some good company, Currier. But that place will be gone soon. But what do you think?　If people who aren't on good terms with each other continue to hear the 'rumors' spread that the massacre was apparently caused by a holy warrior cadet named Currier Versteen.......where will the hatred go?

　...........

If I, the root cause of the problem, am no longer a shadow in King's Landing, then where will they go with their endless hatred?　Will they believe that the girl with the sinister name of 'The Sixth House' is truly innocent?
You know...

'The truth is always the 'truth' that's good for your emotions, Currier.

　....................
　The Beast.
　Where are you--

Do you think you can handle it?　Oh, but is it a problem?　Does Currier Versteen, the lone female swordsman, care about the deaths of people who have nothing to do with her?　Well, we're going to carry out the slaughter either way.
You want me to leave?
Hmm?
I mean, you want to destroy my place in the world, don't you?　Isn't that what you meant by 'breaking'?
'Hahaha!　That's very kind of you, Lord Silver Maiden!　No, but it's not!
No?

It's your heart that breaks.

　...........
　I said I would.
　I had to put you out of your mind.
　I'm just trying to get that noise out.
　It's not going to respond.

"If this is supposed to make you feel guilty, so be it. Well, if it doesn't make you feel guilty, you'll still be displaced by the insensitive masses and you'll be able to tell your best friends why you're so cruel. Whatever happens, I've won. There is no escape.

　Ms. Machina is giving some instructions to the instructors.
　Ms. Cecily is bumping the technique against a wall of noise.
　Ms. Shana is touching the eye patch in her left eye, looking conflicted.
　The students and Rokia's fellow students are confused.

　Currier kicks Ms. Currier in the jaw and Noyes raises her hands to the sky.

"'Nornzort Gadget' -- 'Decorations, spectacle'

　The rain, lifted.
　And what looked like a giant holographic display appeared in the air.

Then, ladies and gentlemen, watch the delightful slaughter.......well, this image is just a transcription of the scene as seen by the eyes of the messenger.......oh, you're welcome to join us on a voluntary basis, right?　If you can get there from here in time?　Even if I do make it in time, it's useless if I don't have the strength to eradicate my army made of reinforced golems and composite bodies. The Knights of the Sacred Tree in King's Landing have been devastated. They are not an opponent that can be defeated by a single guard. At best, the court wizard Wagnus Lenosphere will have to fight a solitary battle.　But, well, you're still outnumbered.

　Noise looks at Hibigami.

'You're not going to interrupt me, are you?'

　Hibigami huffs and giggles.

You can't be a woman. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. It's not a bad idea to have a good time.
It is a great pleasure for me to receive this compliment from you, Mr. Shitgami.

　The ring of noise held up in his hand emitted an especially strong light.
　Huge multiple magic formulae unfolded in the sky.
　Just around the bottom of the slope of the school, a number of translucent pillars of blue-white light rose over the cloudy city.......

''---------''

　--The Beast is gone.

　I can't even call in the power of the Beast.
　..........
　At least, if I can make my voice heard.
　If I could at least use the forbidden spell....
　I tried to move it somehow, but it just wouldn't move as well as I wanted it to, only to scream and scream.
　The only thing that runs through my body is the pain.

　Golems of all sizes, and vaguely visible synthetic forms are projected onto the giant floating displays.

　Slaughter.
　A slaughter to inflict unspoken blame on Currier and break his heart.
　A noise.
　I move my mouth, trying to speak.

　--Noi, z.........!

　But still, the ability to vocalize is lost.

　The golem army and the composite begin their march.
　Towards the holy tree ... towards the evacuation zone.
　An eerie army of soldiers advance along the avenue that has lost its liveliness that pierces one of the royal capitals.
　The instructors were already gone.
　Makina-san released her 'Mist Lutin' into the wall.
　Shana-san's 'Linpuerg' can't 'cross' the wall.

''Headmaster!　Let's go after them now and hold them off as long as we can!　With the horses in the stables, we should be able to catch up!
'That number of golems and synthetic bodies - I don't know if we'll be able to get back to the academy alive - but yes, let's do all we can. But, Cecily.
Come on, Headmaster!
You're the only one who has to stay here and be with Kurohiko.
"Oh--
'I can't leave him stuck, you know. I won't feel safe fighting if you don't stay behind.

　Noise points to the display.

'Shall we begin then?　For all of us except me and Currier, it's an utterly ludicrous, pointless, pointless, slaughter--?

　At that moment, the noise that glanced at the display turned around with a bang.

''Huh?''

　Noise's gaze is glued to the display.

'Huh?　No, right?　Stupid, wha... why?　I mean, he won't be back for another day, so--

　The noise takes a step backwards.

'Why?　Why are you here at this time today--

　For the first time today, the noise froze.


"--Sogut Sigismos.