One eyebrow of Chairman Dristos twitched.
　His expression is not broken, but he may have been a little irritated.
　However, there should be no rule that you have to fight Chairman Dristos because you fought Chairman Koudelka.
　President Dristos let out a small breath of air and put a hand on his fresh lips.

''Yes, that's true. I'm sure you don't have any reason to fight me. But--

　The Chairman's threadbare eyes opened thinly.

'If you refuse to continue to fight me - a mock fight - I understand that Sagara Krohiko, who defeated the Four Deadly Disasters, escaped from Dristos Kielusina with his tail between his legs?　Of course, as a result of me mentioning this to the student council, the rumor might spread to other people in the school. But still.........nice to meet you?
Okay.
''Yes, that's right. Therefore, tomorrow I'll be at the fifteenth training ground with me--what?　What are you doing now?

　He was so surprised that he choked up.
　He thought I was going to act repulsive.
　I catch my breath and the chairman glares at me.

'You don't care if they tell you you've run away?
Yes, sir.

　If the people in the school thought I had escaped, it honestly wouldn't hurt or itch. Even if I were to be in the position of being ridiculed by the students of the school, if I told them what happened, Curie-san and Cecily-san would understand how the rumors came about.......

　The chairman wrinkles his brow and draws his mouth into a tight line.

''From what I hear, you live in a house near the girls' quarters, right?
?
I think the fact that there are boys living in that place could be considered a problem from a different point of view... in my opinion.
I'm not trying to sneak into the girls' quarters, okay?

　Nii," the chairman's mouth arched.

''As soon as you come up with that idea, I consider it problematic, don't I?

　I have a general idea of how this person wants to take the conversation.

''But I don't intend to do anything bad, and the headmaster has given me permission to live in that house.
May I?　Even though the dukes of the Renoir Sphere are the dukes of the court sorcerers ejecting court magicians, they are only one of the five great dukes after all. Even if it is the head of this school. If our Keirsinya family, also a five great dukes, were to take the lead in raising this matter in a big way, then the parents of the female students attending the dormitory - some of the powerful nobles......................well, what will they do? Is it?　In the first place, that headmaster seems to be a bit too personal for you, the curse user.

　All the while, I stared at the Chairman's face.

''To incorporate the name of the family into your threats, you're like some five great dukes.

　I'm sure this is where the story will end when it comes out, per Rokia.

'Yes,'

　Chairman Dristos returned the nod of affirmation.
　The Chairman takes a step closer to us.

''..........''

　Even from underneath the fabric, his fiercely assertive breasts almost hit me, so I casually grind my feet away from him.
　The Chairman, on the other hand, doesn't seem to mind the proximity of the distance.
　Her threadbare eyes - one of them - slowly open.

''Even if it's in a petty manner reminiscent of that Trojan duke family, I want to drag you into the game somehow.
..........

　There was something uncanny about it, though it wasn't blatantly emanating, but there was something uncanny about it.
　Perhaps the source of it - rivalry.

'Can I have one thing?'
...What is it?
When asked if it would be unfair not to fight President Dristos, I said I didn't think so. But I didn't say I wasn't entirely willing to fight him, did I?

　Soooooo, the Chairman's eyes return to the thread.

''Then why do you pretend to refuse in a roundabout way?
I guess you could say I've been watching the chairman's personality.

　That's right.
　I wanted to find out first if this person was an 'enemy' or not.

''Then Sagara Kurohiko let's reiterate again.

　The Chairman crowded in further.
　The chairman put his hand on his chest as if to show off himself and opened his eyes.

''Would you be willing to have a mock match with me tomorrow at the Fifteenth Training Ground?''

　With a cunning smile, the Chairman continues.

''I'm sure our conversations so far have shown you that I'm a woman who won't back down for free.

　That's not the impression I got, either.
　But, well.

''I understand. I'd like to touch the swords of various so-called skilled people for a bit of a purpose, so... I'll take that story.

　I can't participate in the Seibu Festival.
　If I can go toe-to-toe with the academy's "strongest" here, I'd be rather grateful.
　The chairman comes up to me with a huff and a smile.

''I don't expect you to be able to beat the Forbidden Spell Wizard who defeated those four evil plagues. After all, it is said that even that Koudelka Ferraris was a draw. It's just that if I won, this would be a big deal, wouldn't it?

　Futuna.


Hmph, this is my thanks for taking the match.
..........

　Was it deliberate for you to bring your body uncomfortably close to me?

It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has the ability to do this. I have no intention of making a move with the use of a magic trick before tomorrow's match. Well then--

　The Chairman turns on his heel and walks off in the opposite direction from me.

Good day to you.

　With a strong, proud gait, and with a shake of his long purple-silver hair, Chairman Dristos left.




　The next morning.
　The Lion's Classroom.

''I'm looking forward to it, Kurohiko! You have a mock-up with President Dristos! People are paying attention! I'll definitely keep my schedule open after school today!

　Already, it seemed that the story of me and President Dristos' fight had jumped over the Lion's Club and spread across the campus.
　Chairman Dristos must have deliberately spread it.
　This was in contrast to President Koudelka, who only wanted to quietly test his abilities.

''Before the Holy Warrior Festival, a match of the same rank as the finals has been arranged, hasn't it?

　Cecily giggles with a figure-eight eyebrow.

''I'm sorry ... it's just ... it's kind of a big deal.
Huh, that's nothing for Kurohiko to apologize for.
Well, it's possible that Crohico's fight with President Dristos might have something to offer you before the Feast of the Holy War. Cecily and I are grateful for that.

　Currier said as he poked his cheekbones in the air.
　I explained to the two of you yesterday, in case you were wondering how I came to the match with President Dristos.
　Miss Cecily sat down on the seat next to me and bumped me lightly on the shoulder.

'Could it be that you took the match for your beloved potential lover?
No ... it's for my own good.

　Yes, to fight Hibigami.
　Then Cecily hit me on the forehead with a peck on my shoulder.

"I'll say it's for my own good, even if you're lying about it...?
Ugh.

　Sheesh.
　Hmm.
　Let's just say it here.
　I put my hand on Cecily's shoulder and said with the handsome face I'd worked so hard to put on.

'I don't want to lie to my precious Cecily-san.
Liar.

　The deception was immediately obvious.
　Pui~, Cecily turned away.

'What's that d*mned expression in the first place!　It's like an aristocrat who occasionally shows up at an evening party, only to take it to a nighttime affair afterwards?

　This was the moment when the handsome face I was meeting lost its handsome face to a mere color-blind aristocrat face.

''Thoho........hmm?''

　Something is wrong with the students in the classroom.
　What is it?

Hey didn't you just say you were a potential lover? 'Yeah, I've definitely heard that, and I've noticed the distance between us for a while now, but then what about Currier?' Do we have a chance? No, you don't. - Anyway, I won't allow...

　A piercing stare.


Hmm, this is troubling.

　Cecily says with a smirk on her face.

'It's Cecily's fault, you know!

　What's that happy look on your face when I'm in a tight spot?
　At that moment.

But I'd rather have Kurohiko win...

　One of the girls pouted.

'What?　Are you sure?　Why?

　The other female students ask in a surprising way.

'Because, you know, I.......I have a bad feeling about being the student council president, to be honest.

　The other students then move on to the topic of Dr. Drexler.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends and family. To tell the truth, I'm not a fan of Chairman Dristos either. I'm sure you've got a good idea of what to expect.

　Black-hearted, huh?
　I put my face close to Cecily's ear.

"Is that right, Mister Cecily?
Ugh.

　Whenever I have an idea, people react in a way that seems unflattering.
　But Chairman Dristos doesn't have a good reputation, surprisingly.....
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea to speak ill of him when he's not around too much.

"By the way, Kurohiko.

　Slowly, Currier-san gave me a look.

''You have a chance of winning, right?　Even if they were to use an inherent technique. But from what I've heard about Chairman Dristos, I don't think he approves of the use of forbidden spells. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of this. Are you okay with that?

　Chairman Dristos's 《disappearing》 unique magic formula.
　Did that unique technique give her the title of the most powerful? But.

'Originally I wasn't going to use a forbidden curse in this match. I've been wanting to train my sword for a while. And I don't care about winning or losing. In any case--

　Regardless of the outcome, it's something for the future.

I'm just going to take it head on.

　After a while, just before the time of ascent report began, Ira-san came running in.
　A few minutes after Ira ran in, Instructor Isabella came in and began the ascent time report.



　And after school.
　I changed into my exercise clothes and stepped into the Fifteenth Training Ground.

''That's great........''

　A circular training ground.
　The fifteenth training ground is shaped like a mortar, and the steps surrounding it are like spectator seats.
　Look up.
　The ceiling is firmly attached, and it is equipped with lighting for the magic machine so that the training can be done in a bright place even at night.
　It's very different from the training hall that me and Currier-san use.
　In addition.

The way this audience is entering the room is it President Dristos' intention?

　The stepped seats in the training ground were really filled with about 80% of the students.

''You said something like you didn't think you could win--''

　Probably, they are going to win.

　President Dristos and the members of what looked like the student council had already entered the training grounds and seemed to have finished their preparations.
　For my part, Currier-san and Cecily-san followed me.
　Zeke and Hyrgis-san are in the audience.
　Ira-san and Rey-senpai were also in the audience.
　The members of the Windstorming Association are also in the audience.
　President Koudelka........doesn't seem to be there.
　There was no sign of Beoza-san either.

I didn't expect it to get this bad. As expected of a match between the forbidden spell user who defeated the four evil spirits and the student council president who holds the title of the strongest in the school, right?

　Currier said as he watched the crowd fill up.

''It's a matchup that won't happen at the Holy Martial Arts Festival. Even if you don't like it, it's going to attract a lot of attention.''
..........

　Somehow.
　I have the feeling that the attention of the boys is more focused on the two guys who are waiting behind them than on me, who is fighting today.......
　By the way, I was hoping to get one piece of advice from Commander Sogut for today's battle class, but it seems that today's special instructor was off.
　Apparently the special instructor of the Holy Tree Order doesn't come every day.
　If you think about it calmly, the Knights of the Holy Tree have other original jobs apart from special instructors.
　Especially when it comes to the Commander and Deputy Commander, it would be difficult to make time for the Special Instructor every day.

　Chairman Dristos, dressed in athletic clothes, who had selected a long sword from among the prepared training swords, began to walk towards the center of the training grounds.
　Everyone's attention was drawn to the chairman, and the hustle and bustle of the training ground became smaller.
　Just as I did with Chairman Koudelka, I picked up my sword in my hand.
　Then I face the chairman in the center.

"First of all, I would like to thank you for your willingness to accept my offer, Sagara Kurohiko.
No, it will be a good experience for me to fight Chairman Dristos, too.
Good luck.
You're welcome.

　A handshake.
　Moist, smooth hands.

''The winner of this match will be determined by the format of the match scheduled for the Holy War Festival.

　President Dristos begins to explain.

　The match will be decided by either the opponent surrendering, losing consciousness and being unable to continue, or being struck with five valid hits.
　All decisions other than surrender are made by the judges, the so-called umpire.
　The judges will be members of the student council.

There aren't many people who understand the rules of the Seibutsu Festival, so we have chosen the judges from the student council with the intention of being critical. But don't worry.

　The president of the company looks at the judges.

''Of course, I've made it clear to them that they should not judge you blatantly in your favor just because I am the student council president.

　Hmm.
　Since I dared to include the word "blatantly", it would be better to consider it to be in the chairman's favor to some extent.
　Even in the previous world, there was the so-called local judgment in the world of sports.
　Well, I guess I have to swallow this to some extent.

''And, forbidden curse.......you may use it, if you wish, okay?　Just--

　The chairman looked around the auditorium and smiled at me.

"They wouldn't expect you to use the legendary forbidden curse that is powerful enough to defeat the four evil spirits in a mock match held at the school.

　If you use the forbidden spell, Sagara Kurohiko will win the match, but lose the game... far-fetched, you say.

''Don't worry, and let me tell you, too. I won't use the forbidden spell.
If you ever want to use it, you're always welcome to do so, right?
It's the wrong person, Chairman Dristos.

　''Hmph,'' smiled Chairman Dristos wryly.

''If you weren't a bit of a bad person, you wouldn't be the student council president of this school.

　And we held each other's swords at arm's length.

　The judge, pocket watch in hand, stepped back.

'The time for the match will be fifteen minutes. Then--

　I stare at Chairman Dristos' entire body.
　The chairman's eyes are firmly on me, too.
　The judge raises his hand in the air and waves it down.

'Begin!'

　With the signal to start - Chairman Dristos' right eye flashed.

　Suddenly, a unique technique.

　He had only heard the name before the match.
　The name of the unique technique is called "Peyerkantal".

　A technique for disappearing from sight.

　What does that word mean--

　Boom.

　Impact to the left side.

Effectively struck.

　The judges raised their hands.

　Chairman Dristos' blow hit me in the left armpit.
　A cheer went up from the audience in the training grounds.

'It's gone!　Now Chairman Dristos seemed to disappear for a moment! 'Too fast for your eyes to follow! 'It looks like the student body president suddenly disappeared and suddenly appeared in front of Kurohiko! The student council president's thing is out... but that particular technique is still foul-grade... as expected of the Kirsinha clan, huh?

　From what I'm hearing from the audience right now, some of the students know it, and some of them are new to it.
　And........based on the words of the audience, I have a general idea of what it is.

　The identity of Dristos Kirsinha's, the identity of the inherent jutsu formula.

　Probably, that unique jutsu is a jutsu that is being activated 《becomes unrecognizable》.
　Immediately after the Chairman's right eye lit up, when I realized that, I felt a shock in my armpit.
　Thinking back to the moment when I was able to recognize it, it seems that if I get close enough, I will be able to recognize it.
　However, the distance that I could recognize--

　No longer within the reach and range of the sword.

　While dealing with Chairman Dristos's attack, which was carried out while retreating, I understand one more thing.
　If I were to raise the most effective means of defeating this 《Peyerkantar》, Chairman Koudelka's 《Polar Sky》 might be the most effective means of defeating it.
　If the 《Polar Sky》 is capable of anticipating the future at the level of futuristic vision, it would be able to predict the initial movement of Chairman Koudelka's right eye, just a few moments after it flashed, as well as an instant before the attack.


　The unique technique 《Peyerkantal》.
　.........It's a terrifying art form.
　A magic method that deprives one of recognition until almost immediately before the attack occurs.
　It's not something as simple as disappearing from sight.
　While it is being activated, recognition itself is "unable" to be recognized.
　You can't even hear the sound of footsteps while you're out of recognition.

　This is - the school, the strongest.

"I didn't know it was such a unique magic formula.

　Currier's voice.

'Maybe Currier, that was--'
'Cecily noticed. Oh, I was wrong. It's not something as simple as just becoming invisible. While that intrinsic magic was being activated, Kurohiko, us and the audience probably did not recognize the student council president.
That's President Dristos...
'With such a ridiculous indigenous magic formula, even if you could use a forbidden curse--'

　Chairman Dristos' right eye glows again.

　--coming.

　The next moment--a heavier impact in the side of the body than before.

"Effective strike!

　The judges let out a mixture of jubilant cries.

'Three more to go!　Awesome, Mr. Chairman!

　The members of the student council are getting excited.

''...........''

　It's not just an inherent technique.
　His attacks were also sharp, especially his return after delivering a single blow.
　Moreover, when it came to the second blow now, he was also using the Intrinsic Technique to get a distance.

　Three times, the Chairman's right eye glowed.

　The Intrinsic Technique requires a large amount of holy elements.
　The load is also large.
　And he is using it continuously.
　In other words, the Chairman has built up a body that can only master the intrinsic magic formula.
　He's probably made an effort to utilize the unique techniques to the maximum extent possible.
　Also, since he's committed to attacking from the left side from my point of view, he's firmly aiming at a blind spot with a narrow view.

　Strong.

　This person is strong.

　The first move before the Chairman's figure disappears.
　I don't have the strength to incorporate that into my anticipation.
　Of course, I can't use Chairman Koudelka's Polar Sky.
　So--.


　My cognition is lost.



　And then--



　There was no sound of flesh being hit.



...what?

　It was Currier's voice.

'No way--'

　Chairman Koudelka's threadbare eyes opened on one side.

'Can you see it, sir?'


　The blade of my sword - the blade of Chairman Dristos, which was aimed at my right armpit, was caught.