Whether it was intentionally arranged by the Alliance or not, except for Kurogane Ouma, Shinomiya Amane, and Sara Bloodlily, all the other members of Akatsuki Academy were concentrated in Division B.
Next, Drake watched an internal war of Akatsuki Academy. However, as Shinomiya Kurokane had expected, Akatsuki Academy chose to have one person abstain in order to preserve their strength.
Kazematsuri Rinna conceded, allowing Hiraga Reisen to enter the next match.
The matches continued one after another, and soon it was Kurogane Ikki's turn to enter the stage.
And Kurogane Ikki was as if he was shrouded in bad luck. His opponent in the first round was the previous Seven Star Sword King, Moroboshi Yuudai.
Even Toudo Touka said that the probability of this match was four to six, with Kurogane Ikki being slightly weaker than Moroboshi Yuudai.
But that was just a rational analysis. Toudo Touka said this to the others in the end.
"It's possible that the previous Seven Star Sword King will be eliminated in the first round this time!"
It had to be said that Toudo Touka's premonition was very accurate. In the end, it was indeed Kurogane Ikki who won.
Moroboshi Yuudai's Device technique, "Tiger Bite," could devour the opponent's elemental attacks, which could be said to restrain most Blazers.
But Kurogane Ikki was one of the few Blazers without "magic," so the two could only fight with martial arts.
But Moroboshi Yuudai's spearmanship wasn't weak either, not at all inferior to Kurogane Ikki's swordsmanship. Most importantly, Moroboshi Yuudai was as cunning as Kurogane Ikki in battle.
Therefore, Moroboshi Yuudai had once suppressed Kurogane Ikki into a difficult battle.
But at the critical moment, Kurogane Ikki successfully mastered the swordsmanship of Edelweiss that he had stolen.
Drake also glanced in the direction of Edelweiss, wondering what she felt when she saw Kurogane Ikki using her moves.
However, with the personality of that pure white Valkyrie, she probably wouldn't be troubled by this.
Using that lightning-like swordsmanship, Kurogane Ikki rightfully won the victory.
And so, all three seeded players from Hagun Academy passed. And the most popular Moroboshi Yuudai could only make a first-round exit this year.
The first day of the competition ended, and everyone returned to their rooms to prepare for the second day's competition.
Drake also returned to his room, but Drake had already remembered Edelweiss's aura. He planned to find her again to arrange a time to fight.
But unexpectedly, a knock suddenly rang on the door. Drake opened the door, seeing Stella standing outside.
Drake stepped aside, letting Stella into the room, and then said while closing the door, "You have a competition tomorrow. Why aren't you resting properly?"
Stella said, "Drake, you're a bit like my dad! Don't worry, my opponent tomorrow is that Tatara Yui. I'll definitely teach her a lesson."
Drake nodded, holding Stella's outstretched hand, saying, "Yes, I believe you. You'll win!"
Stella suddenly blushed, looking at Drake with watery eyes, saying, "Um I wanted to ask After the Seven Star Sword Art Festival ends, do you have any plans?"
Drake shook his head, saying, "I don't have any plans, but what's wrong with you? Stuttering isn't like you at all!"
Stella looked at Drake, taking a long breath, saying, "After the competition ends, it's the holidays. I'm planning to go home. Do you want to come with me?"
Drake said subconsciously, "Of course, no problem. I..."
Drake immediately reacted, and the expression he gave Stella also became a little complicated.
"Isn't this what they call meeting the parents!"
In any country, the biggest hurdle on the road of love between men and women was the so-called "meeting the parents."
Because everyone hoped that their relationship could be recognized and blessed by their families.
But Drake didn't have this experience in both of his lives combined, so he was obviously a little uneasy.
But Drake knew that he couldn't hesitate now. The girl he loved had already summoned the courage to invite him. How could he hesitate?
Rarely, Drake experienced a feeling of trepidation. He said, "Alright, although I'm a little scared, I still really want to go with you to meet your family."
Stella suddenly laughed, saying, "I didn't expect you to be scared too, Drake. Are my family some terrible demons?"
Drake really wanted to say that if they were demons, he wouldn't be so uneasy.
Just as he was about to speak, Stella pressed her finger against Drake's mouth.
"I understand. You're just worried about me, Drake! But don't worry. My mother and sister are very open-minded and kind people.
And although my father always does things that are hard to understand, he's definitely a good person.
Most importantly, I'm here. I'll handle everything well."
Drake grabbed Stella's hand that was pressing against his mouth, smiling, saying, "That's really reliable! That's why I've always felt that it's so great to have met you!"
A pair of eyes like the most perfect jewels welled up with moving moisture, and then she leaned over directly, pressing her lips against Drake's lips.
It was an inexperienced but extremely fiery kiss. Drake felt like he had drunk the hottest and most mellow wine, and his whole body was intoxicated in this kiss.
Unknowingly, the two got closer and closer to the bed in the room. Just then, a knock on the door woke the two up.
The two immediately separated. Stella couldn't help but think of the "study materials" that Kurogane Shizuku had shown her before, and immediately thought of what would happen next if no one disturbed them.
With a red face, Stella didn't have time to organize her slightly messy clothes, pushing the door open and running out.
Kurogane Ikki dodged the suddenly opened door, looking at Stella, who was running out with a red face, with a puzzled expression.
Kurogane Shizuku was rolling her eyes behind him, as if she had realized that she and her brother had come at the wrong time, disturbing someone's good time.
Kurogane Ikki didn't have this kind of awareness. He walked into the room in a daze, saying as he walked, "Drake, I have something to discuss with you about the upcoming competition... Your smile is so strange! Did something happen?"
Drake coughed, putting away his smile, saying seriously, "It's you guys? What's up with you coming to find me?"
The Kurogane siblings walked in. Kurogane Shizuku was twitching her little nose behind Kurogane Ikki, as if she was smelling something.
Drake couldn't help but have a black line on his face. He almost forgot that this petite girl was an experienced driver.
It wasn't wrong to say that Kurogane Ikki was slow. He didn't realize the situation at all, saying, "Didn't I say it? It's about the competition. To be precise, it's about Shizuku's group's opponent."
Drake pondered, saying, "Shinomiya Amane, huh? She's indeed a troublesome opponent."
Among the four divisions, the first three could be said to be a battle of dragons and tigers. Only the competitors in Division D were generally mediocre, and Kurogane Shizuku was definitely one of the best in it.
There was only one person who could threaten Kurogane Shizuku, and that was Shinomiya Amane.
Drake suspected that it was because of her ability, and it was possible that she wanted Kurogane Shizuku to encounter her.
The two had also seen her ability when Akatsuki Academy attacked Hagun Academy. It wouldn't be strange for her to do this kind of thing.
That's why Kurogane Ikki was worried about Kurogane Shizuku, specifically coming to find Drake to discuss it.
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