Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

1. Prologues

"Master Otome, did I hear wrong? Why should I pair with him? You must know that I am an S rank student, but why should I pair up with the weakest student in this class?"

In the classroom, a girl protests with the decision she just heard.

Her hair was a golden blonde that reflected the sunlight perfectly. His eyes were ruby red like a burning fire full of determination and anger.

The aura he let out told him that he was no ordinary person. And that's the truth. He had a background that could not be compared to the other students.

Friends in her class didn't try to quell her anger because they knew why she was angry. Even if it was in his position, they would probably do the same.

"Listen to Laila Alein Fortisillein, this magic school was built to educate witches in order to control and increase their power. You must know that, right? To test how big your improvement is, the school held a Tribal or better known as . But the requirement to follow [Tribal] requires that each participant has a partner, not only that, in fact you are required to have a partner. Of the 24 students in this class, only you and Kuro haven't got a partner yet, which is why you don't want to pair with him. Never mind, just take it."

"...Ta-but you know him, right? He was the only F-ranked student in this class."

"Yes I know that, but isn't it your own fault for not looking for a partner in the allotted time?"

"...Uuu's.."

"And you should also know that if you don't have a partner, then the school will decide who will be your partner. Kuro is the only student in this class who does not yet have a partner, therefore he automatically becomes your partner. Don't try to protest, just assume it's doomed."

Laila didn't seem to accept the reason, but that wasn't the case.

"But doesn't that mean we're going to room?"

Laila's face flushed red and occasionally glanced at Kuro with a complicated look.

"Yes. That's why you two can't do something that goes beyond the limit huh!"

Otome smiled and blinked one of her eyes. He was teasing Laila.

Yep. That is very reasonable considering only those who have opposite-sex pairs. In other words, they are the only different ones. But they had no choice because of the odd number of male and female disciples.

Meanwhile the black-haired man only fell silent as the entire eyes of the male in his class looked at him with a look of pity. He understood why everyone was looking at him like that, it was because from tomorrow he would be rooming with Laila who was known as the genius girl and the most dangerous girl in Kuryuu Academy.

"Yeah..."

He's sighing. He did not expect just a week of school has been getting serious problems.

He put his head on the table and looked out the window. From that window he could see a beautiful city and there were so many people. When compared to where he lived 2 weeks ago, this city is completely different.

(Areshia City?)

It has been a week since the new school year started at Kuryuu Academy, and this school is no ordinary school. This school is one of the 7 magic schools in the Houou Empire.

"Alright, we're done with the list of [Tribal] participants and who your respective partners are. Before I explain about [Tribal], please explain again why a school like Kuryuu Academy was established, Seta!"

"Good!"

A man stood up immediately. He looked very firm from the way he answered and the look in his eyes.

"After the Light War, the war between witches and the Demon King (Demon King) ended, many children were born with magic power that made the number of witches increase rapidly. Then to prevent the abuse of magic power, a school like Kuryuu Academy was established. That's why the magic school was built."

"Good Seta. Thank you." Thank you."

Otome smiled then continued.

"Wizards are divided into 2 types, namely User and Contractor. User is a magician who makes magic weapons [Magic Arm] as a form of power and the embodiment of magic. While the Contractor is a magician who makes magic creatures [Magic Beasts] as a form of magic power. Witches get special attention from the government, which is why every witch is required to go to school. Up here are there any questions?"

24 Otome's students fell silent and didn't care much about what Otome said just now. That's very reasonable considering it's common knowledge.

"Mr Otome, then why are we required to have a partner during the [Tribal] exam?"

One of the students asked. Despite being off topic, Otome just smiled happily and nodded .

"That's a good question Miharu. As you all know [Tribal] is a kind of test done to test how much strength increases after studying in school, but [Tribal] is also one of the conditions for being able to follow [Battle War]."

Otome was silent for a moment, then continued.

"[Battle War] was an annual competition to determine the strongest pair among the 7 schools, which was why only the best and strongest ranked disciples were able to fight in the [Battle War]. [Tribal] is arguably also a selection. But what's interesting isn't that. You guys already know the prize if you win the [Battle war]? Yep. In addition to earning money and the title of the strongest person, you are allowed to make one request and of course that request will be granted by the Houou Empire which is the largest land in this Orladist land. In other words, whatever your request will be granted."

"But why do we have to pair up? Wouldn't it be better to fight individually if only to find out who is the strongest? "

Otome just smiled a little.

"You pair up in order to work together in a fight and help each other. I know you must be confident in the strength you have, but you will not be able to develop by using your strength alone. For example, if we combine the elements of fire and wind, then our attack will be stronger, but you can't do it alone right? Do you understand?"

That's because witches only have one type of element. Although anyone could master more than one element, it was because the magician had special powers. Witches like that are rare.

" I actually heard that [Battle War] will be turned into a team fight, but the decision has still not been made for complicated reasons. You could say you are less fortunate. We still use the paired format. For that reason, a week ago I explained to choose a partner that matches the abilities you have. You can determine a matching combination by looking at school data through Crystal Age. Even so, there seems to be a disciple who hasn't been looking for his partner."

"..Ughhhhhh"

"And to deepen the relationship with your partner, then each partner will live in the same room."

"I know that, but-but...."

Laila wanted to protest but because she knew it was useless, she abandoned her intentions.

"Just calm. Right now you are paired only temporarily. But after 2 weeks, you will have to choose to stay with your partner or change because it does not fit, but I will tell you . After you choose a partner, you will pair for the next three years so I ask you to consider with your heart your choice"

"""Okay!!!!"""

"alright. That's all for today. Have a nice day"

Otome then left the classroom.

At that time the class that was originally quiet is now a storm.

5 Men approached Kuro who was contemplating.

"Hoi survived by partnering with the most beautiful girl in 1st grade, Kuro!"

"......"

The words of a man named Ash did not make Kuro happy at all. He even put on an annoyed face. Ash's power is subject to electrical manipulation. She is a B-ranked witch. Besides being smart, he likes to interfere in other people's affairs.

At least that's what Kuro thinks.

"Yes, I really envy you Kuro" said the tall thin man named Ishi

"Then, will you exchange partners after two more weeks?"

"Ahh no, you know that I've paired up with Suburo, .. Besides, my water magic power doesn't match him he he"

Suburo is a magician capable of manipulating B-ranked water.

(I'm guessing, maybe I'll end up being her partner for the next three years)

Although there is an opportunity to change partners, but it is very rare. Most of them have set their partners from the beginning and rarely have couples change.

That's why Kuro doesn't know, whether this is called luck or misfortune.

He can only sigh.

"That's it." said Suburo. "At least you can room with princess Laila."

"Hey, do you want me to be burned to dust? I know she's very pretty, but she's not afraid to burn me down either. You guys must remember what happened four days ago, right?"

"Yes. That's why you better be careful, he he.."

"....."

"Hey, don't look at me like that, you know what I said wasn't wrong?"

Ash's words are true. He must be careful. He didn't want to burn to ashes before he won the Battle War.

He remembered what happened four days ago.

Laila, super pretty girl, sweet and genius. She got an S rating during the school entrance exam and that's why she is so popular at Kuryuu Academy, but her popularity also invites trouble.

Three third-grade A-ranked men, approached Laila and teased her. Of course Laila who has high self-esteem immediately does not like to be teased and challenge the three of them in a duel.

In this school duels are very popular and are often used to solve problems between students. And despite being ranked lower, an A-ranked 3rd class power could equal the power of an S-ranked mage or even an SS. That's why despite being ranked S, challenging 3rd class in a duel was a foolish, but-an act

Laila managed to defeat them easily, and it was a 1 on 3 duel. That's just one example of not making trouble with Laila.

"Alright Kuro, we'll go to the training ground soon after this. Do you want to come?"

"No. Thanks for the offer, but I'm going around town again."

"Did? Are you serious? Haven't you been around town for a week? Aren't you bored?"

Kuro shook his head.

"I went around to get to know the ins and outs of this city. Understandably, I am a newcomer.

"Umm. okay. Then we'll go first. And good luck to Kuro."

The five of them then left the classroom and were nowhere to be seen.

Meanwhile, Kuro just left while carrying the sword in his left hand.

There are no rules for carrying weapons in this school, but if you use weapons outside the duel arena, you will immediately get a punishment.

"........."

Laila sat alone while reading the data in the middle of the magic circle floating thinly on top of her desk. The magic circle was emanated from a small blue colored gem called the Crytal Age.

The data belonged to a black-haired man named Kuro Kagami.

"......strangely"

After reading Kuro's data carefully, Laila discovered a pretty shocking fact about Kuro. Other than the F-ranked Kuro, Kuro's magic is unknown. Or more appropriate if there is none.

In other words, Kuro is not a witch.

then why would someone like Kuro get into this school?

That's when curiosity and interest appeared in Laila.

He wanted to know who Kuro really was, but that was when Laila saw that Kuro had already gone out of class while carrying a sword called 'katana' in his left hand.

".......hhnnn?"

Laila simply fell silent and saw Kuro's figure disappear after the door automatically closed. Although he was curious, there was still plenty of time to find out. After all he and Kuro from today are both roommates and

Laila's cheeks and ears instantly turned red when recalling that.

(Damn, why should I pair with him. Huuuhh.It's best that I go shopping, I hope I find a nice shirt.)

He smiled and left the classroom. His destination today is the largest and most famous Mall in the city, the Sirei Mall.