Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Tribal Begin

Guila Drysta is an SS-ranked magician. In other words he was the owner of a special magic.

That particular magic is called Coordinate. A magic capable of making him transport anywhere in the world.

Unlike regular teleportation which required the user to imagine or have been to that place before, Coordinate was not bound by that rule. Armed with only a simple map, he could instantly go where he wanted to go.

With such an ability, he became the target of many people who wanted his strength. It doesn't matter if it's an individual or an organization. But at the same time many people wanted his death for fear that the power would fall into the wrong hands.

His Soul Power rose up when he was young, more precisely when he was 16 years old. From that moment on he kept hiding and ran away to survive.

In his heart, he realized that running would not solve the problem. He wanted to ask for help from someone who could give him a place that could be called home.

But who should he ask for help?

It was then that he met a young man with dark black hair and eyes. You could say that young man was a little unusual. Especially with such a cold and incomprehensible aura, it was only natural for Guila to feel uncomfortable.

"I'm building a special force. I heard you have an interesting power."

The young man without hearing Guila gave a Crystal Age. He read the data and at the same time he was shocked.

The data contained the formation of a special army consisting of criminals and witches with unique abilities like himself. Interestingly, although called special forces, but they are not required to do battle or all things in the form of conflict.

They are an army that will be active as a trump card in a big battle when the enemy attacks.

He immediately understood what the young man's purpose was. The young man wanted to utilize his strength just like everyone else.

Without a second thought he immediately used his strength to leave. In an instant he was instantly in the other half of the world. With this, the young man would never be able to find her again.

At least that's what should have happened.

"I didn't think you'd run away like this soon. I seem to be hated haha."

"!?"

Guila was surprised. However, this is an impossible event to happen.

The young man could still follow him.

"How could you bus.."

He could not finish his words when he saw a white eye staring straight into his soul. Eyes that were so empty, yet could pierce through anything.

"Oh. I only used one of my powers. Well even though it's pretty draining, I don't have any other choice, do I?"

He didn't understand what 'one of the powers' meant, but if it was, wouldn't that mean that the young man didn't need his strength?

But the young man quickly broke that thought.

"Hmm. If you don't believe me, how about we make a contract. More specifically Blood Contract. It'll make it easier for us."

Guila was once again surprised. Blood Contract is a magic agreement that binds the life of the culprit. If he broke, the young man would soon die.

Not understanding why the young man had gone that far, Guila finally tried to believe him. Even if it's just for a moment.

Then after they made the contract, the first job he did was...

"Now you're a servant in my house."

"Huh?"

This was the beginning of Guila knowing who the real Kuro figure was. And that was the beginning of an emotion that he called his first love.

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"Why are you laughing?"

"No. I remember the first time we met. You were such a funny boy."

The age difference between the two is quite wide, which is about 6 years.

Guila with a beautiful face and mature charm could be said to be one of the prettiest girls in the empire at the moment.

"It's been 4 years since then."

"Yes. And it has been 3 years since we decided to abolish the Blood Contract vow."

"Do you regret it?"

"Ah no. I didn't mean it that way. Compared to my old life, this time is really fun."

"Then be thankful. I'm glad it's like that."

In addition to gathering the possessors of dangerous and attractive powers, Kuro is also thinking of making them have a better life by using the power they have in the right way.

So far everything has gone smoothly because he has the facilities and guarantees from Sei.

"I haven't had time to properly express my gratitude. So I'm thinking of replying to everything you do with an act."

"You're overreacting."

"No. Just so you know, we all have the same feelings for you. We want to thank you in our own way. But to be honest, because you're too perfect, so we're confused what to do."

Guila laughed dryly. What he said was reality. If anyone asks what does Kuro need in this world?

Then everyone would not be able to answer because Kuro already had what he needed.

"If you want to thank me, you can simply live a quiet and peaceful life. That's enough for me. Then if you need help, I'll be happy to help you."

"Haa..do you really want us to be like that?"

If you look at reality, Kuro's desire has actually been achieved with the current situation.

"Yes. You can find a husband and get married. Then you formed your dream home."

".. it will be a wonderful life for us. Then are you going to marry all of us?"

Kuro realizes all the women in his house have feelings for him. That's why Guila's statement is actually nothing new.

"I'll die if I do that. You know, my wife is creepy."

"I'm serious, Shiro."

"I knew. And I'm sorry I couldn't do that."

Guila was not surprised by the answer she received. He understood Kuro only loved one person. She and all her friends also knowingly took Kuro's heart was an act that could be said to be impossible.

But at the same time, they cannot simply give up and choose to start a new life.

The strength they have is one of the reasons why they find it difficult to lead a normal life. The only person who could understand their situation was Kuro. Because that was the happiest moment was the time on Kuro's side like now.

This may be a wrong move, but it is enough for them.

"It's okay. As long as you don't hate us, we'll always be happy."

"Thank you."

Guila smiled happily. He understood the feeling he wanted to convey to Kuro.

"So... Is this the place we want to go? There's nothing here?"

Guila returned them to their current main topic and problem.

This is the third day they go to various places around the world to find a place that only Kuro knows.

Because the use of Coordinate can only be used 5 times in one day, they have to wait for the next day to go to the destination, but on the third day and the 14th move shows zero results.

"...No. gabe. Although here is just an empty lake in the middle of the mountains, but I can feel that not long ago 'that place' appeared here. If true, I can see where 'that place is' right now."

A clear lake with calm water. It was like a paradise in the middle of a dense mountain forest. Because man has not touched the place, it is still a virgin.

"You said 'that place' could move, but what do you really mean by 'that place'? Is that really a place?"

Guila had never asked that seriously before. He just obeyed Kuro's wishes without knowing where and why they were going. This is one proof of his trust.

"Of course." Kuro replied casually. "And like I said before, it's special because it can move."

"Then?"

"That place has something I need."

Guila nodded heavily.

"You know, when you say things that don't directly, it really sucks. Don't think everyone will take your answer for granted."

Kuro laughed dryly. He then took out a map from the small bag he was carrying.

"I'll explain when we get there. Honestly, we don't have much time."

Guila let out a long sigh because it was useless to ask further if Kuro was like this.

Meanwhile, Kuro is looking at a map showing other countries located quite far away from their place.

"Wait a minute, I seem to know where we're going next."

The map that Kuro was looking at showed a place that was not good to visit.

"Frightly so."

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"Dam. I didn't expect 'that place' to be there."

Kuro was annoyed by what he saw. While Guila was more astonished because she did not understand what Kuro meant.

"I don't see the 'place' you mean, but I can see where the Dwarves live from here."

After using the Coordinate to move, they arrived at a barren mountain valley. The place was more like a lifeless grand canyon.

For humans the place was also referred to as the valley of death due to the high level of danger by ferocious monsters like Dragonworm.

But this does not apply to other nations such as the Dwarves. This place was a paradise for them and became one of the Dwarves' residences.

Although humans think the Dwarves are a nation that is almost extinct, but this place twists that assumption.

They are a nation that does not get along with other nations. So they chose to separate themselves from other nations.

From their place, the two could see a huge gate standing firmly on the side of the mountain. From far away it has been seen that the gate was built by a reliable and best craftsman. Then on the side of the gate there is a statue of the Dwarves who look mighty with a large and stocky body even though shorter than humans.

"I didn't know you knew anything like this."

"Don't underestimate the power of someone who can travel around the world. Well, even though I haven't entered the place directly."

Kuro smiled slightly.

"Don't worry. Our goal is not that place, but up there."

Kuro pointed at the mountain peak that pierced through the clouds.

".... I know what you're thinking. With my strength we can get to the top quickly, but my strength has already reached its limit."

Guila can't use Coordinate anymore. If they go wrong again or don't find what they're looking for, they'll have to wait until tomorrow.

The dense forest was still mending from where they were at the moment.

(I guessed it wasn't good when he showed me this place)

Guila could only sigh again.

"I didn't say I'd use your powers to get there. Besides, even if you can use Coordinate, you'll never get there."

Given Kuro's nature of telling for no apparent reason, then..

"Is it because there's a 'place' there'?"

Kuro nodded.

"The place has a shield that makes not careless people can see it. In other words, even if you get to the top with your strength, you won't be able to see it or find the place."

"alright. I-i understand. Then how do we get there? You don't seriously want to climb it, do you?"

"We have no other choice. I suggest you stay here and wait for me."

Kuro was not worried that Guila would not be able to climb the mountain, but since the use of Coordinate had drained his magic energy, he could not fight if any danger arose.

"No. I'm coming with you."

Kuro is not surprised by Guila's decision. And since there was no reason to refuse, he agreed.

With the decision that had been made, Kuro used Ki to kick the air and kept jumping to reach the top of the mountain. This method is used because it is faster when compared to climbing as usual.

Another reason why Kuro did this, was because he didn't have much time.

Meanwhile, Guila also used almost the same way. By condensing mana, he used it as a foothold to jump upwards. But unlike Kuro, he is not too ordinary to use this way so he must be careful. It also makes him slower.

Then, after 4 more hours they continued to jump, finally they arrived. Actually Kuro can be faster, but he waits for Guila not to be left behind.

"Yes, next time I'll just wait for you. But it's really hard to breathe."

In addition to feeling tired, this is also caused by lack of oxygen levels in high places.

But the fatigue instantly disappeared as Guila looked at the scene before her.

"It's amazing."

He initially thought on the barren mountain peak there was nothing, but reality said otherwise.

A lake with a water surface that is so calm and cold. Although it was blocked by dew, yet she could see its beauty clearly.

"Hm?"

That's when he realized something.

"I'm beginning to realize that the place we're visiting is a beautiful place."

the 14 places they visited had incredible natural beauty. Because this was such an amazing thing, Guila was completely unaware of it.

"But is this the place you mean?"

Without answering, Kuro stepped out his foot.

Guila followed.

"No. That place is not the lake that is here."

Thenwhat? As he wanted to ask that, Kuro jumped up and with a kick of air, he headed up the middle of the lake.

Guila did not understand why Kuro did that, but that was when Kuro suddenly disappeared without rest.

"...Shiro."

Guila blinked her eyes twice in disbelief at what she saw. He then called Kuro several times, but there was no response.

"...i had no other choice..."

His magic energy had already reduced a lot due to using Coordinate plus using mana for the footing up the mountain. He is now almost at his limit.

Even so, he would still do it.

He then jumped up and used the mana as a foothold to jump to the same spot as Kuro.

It was at that moment that he felt himself piercing through something thin.

"..!?"

Then, the scene that was in front of him turned completely into a magnificent palace made of such beautiful transparent crystals.

He immediately landed on the floor that was shiny like a mirror.

"What the hell is this..?."

Besides being amazed, Guila was also surprised because she had only first seen such an incredible place. If the place really existed, there would have been some kind of legend or rumor, but he had never heard of a palace so extraordinary.

(How much money does it take to build all this?)

Although what appeared in his mind was something stupid, it was normal to imagine who and how the crystal palace was made.

In addition to the number one quality material, Guila also felt magic energy from that crystal. In other words, all those crystals were not ordinary crystals.

"Ah.this is not the time to think of strange things. I have to find Shiro"

He just went straight through the beautiful hallway that spoiled the eyes. Even though he knew he could get lost, he did not hesitate at all.

Then after about half an hour of searching, he finally got a hint, which was a battle sound.

He quickly went there. And he did find what he was looking for.

"Shiro..."

Guila was happy to hug Kuro, but Kuro showed a serious face.

"Stupid, don't come here!!"

Not understanding what was meant, suddenly the figure of a crystal dragon lunged at Kuro. Kuro was pushed up to tens of meters away from losing strength.

Guila did not move in surprise at what had just happened, but she quickly understood everything.

Kuro is currently fighting. And from the looks of it, it was not an easy opponent.

"That's a bad idea."

Kuro pushed the dragon and kept his distance, then he approached Guila in a prepared position if any attacks came.

"Why did you stop me from helping you?"

"Honestly, you're just gonna interrupt. After all, that dragon is not a normal dragon that you can easily defeat."

The crystal dragon roared loudly to the point of breaking the ears. Then the dragon attacked with a burst of crystals.

With his agility, Kuro managed to dodge while holding Guila. This was a difficult action because he was carrying two swords.

"I just saw a dragon like that."

Since Guila knew Kuro well, then she quite often saw the dragon that Kuro was with. The dragon was not strange to him, but now he had to admit that the dragon Kuro was fighting was no ordinary dragon.

"Well, this might be the first time you've seen a dragon golem."

"Gollem?"

"It's easy that the dragon is some kind of guard in this place. Normally the guards of this place would not attack me, but this time it was different. Tch!! I don't know what he's thinking."

Guila didn't really understand what Kuro meant, but she knew one thing. This was not the first time Kuro had gone to this palace. And if what Kuro said was true, Kuro who was usually a guest was now considered a nuisance or an uninvited guest.

"Can you beat that golem?"

"That's not gonna be easy. After all it was a golem made by the Dragon God. Moreover, the golem was not the only one."

The Golem made by the Dragon God, in other words the Dragon King. Guila begins to understand that this place has something to do with Kuro's status as King.

If true, then that explains why Kuro knows so much and can find this place easily.

"So what are we going to do?"

Kuro pouted.

"Not us, but I. The power of the dragon golem was enough to scorch a city in just a few minutes. It's not an opponent you can face with your current strength."

Although the Coordinate was so outstanding, Guila was weak in attack-type magic. His abilities were not even stronger than the level of an A rank mage.

If he saw such an incredible golem, he couldn't help much.

Is correct. As Kuro said, he was just an obstacle.

"..."

"For now you stay away. I understand you want to help, but I've often said helping a fight isn't the only way."

Kuro's words had revived Guila. He realized what Kuro said was very precise.

After Kuro put Guila in a safe enough place, he again faced the dragon golem who was already impatiently attacking him.

"It's gonna be tough. I think it's a good time to use that."

Kuro replaced his white sword with a white-patterned black sword made by Fila. The other hand holds the lic.

He instantly shot towards the direction of the dragon golem and a shockwave instantly occurred as the two clashed against each other.

The dragon golem that Kuro was fighting was made from god crystals that had tremendous power and conductivity towards magic. With such materials, the magic and power of the dragon golem was extremely destructive.

Interestingly, even though the power of the dragon golem was so overwhelming, the crystal palace did not receive any damage at all as if the attack was just a toy.

"Tch!!"

Kuro who specialized in speed could land attacks several times on the body of the dragon golem, but the attack had no significant impact. Then, the movements of the dragon golem which was quite agile and fast made it difficult for Kuro to attack the vital parts.

In order to defeat the dragon golem, Kuro had to destroy the core part that was the center. With his eyes, Eyes of Origin found it was not difficult.

The problem was, the golem was smart enough to know that Kuro was aiming for the core.

Having no other choice, Kuro will fight using all his strength.

He channeled Ki to Lic, and cut off the body parts of the dragon golem easily. Although it was made from god crystals, it would be nothing in Lic's eyes.

The dragon golem then counterattacked with a burst of crystals that were able to crush humans into minced meat in the blink of an eye. Unlike before, Kuro easily dodged and slashed at the part of the crystal that came.

Kuro advanced and prepared to slash the head of the dragon golem. Although he did that, he knew it would not destroy the dragon golem, but it could slow down the golem attack.

"!?"

At least that's what he expected. The reality said otherwise when the dragon golem managed to dodge and make Kuro's attack not too deep.

Kuro narrowed his eyes. He understood what had just happened was not normal. He had already calculated the timing of his attack so that the head of the dragon golem would definitely be decapitated.

Then coupled with his knowledge of the dragon's golem power, they were actually not a difficult opponent for Kuro as long as he had Lic.

With all of that, there was only one reason why the dragon golem had managed to dodge.

"Cryst, I know you were watching me when you got here....It looks like you were so eager to see me that you greeted me so cheerfully."

Kuro smiled, but it was not a good smile.

Everyone knows that Kuro is angry right now or his heart is not happy.

"If I don't want to talk, I'll use my Authority to meet you in person. Then after that we'll talk a lot face-to-face, how?"

Incredible shock waves shot out from Kuro's body. Such a powerful crystal floor instantly shattered and so did the dragon golem he was fighting.

Then, Kuro's sword emitted a black and white light. Then the light fused into an ash light that was so powerful and terrifying. The light emitted a shock wave like a stream of electricity, at the same time the object that touched it was instantly annihilated without any residue.

"Cryst!!!"

With his sword, he prepared to slash whatever was in front of him.

But in that moment...

[I knew I was coming!!]

The figure of a 25-meter-long crystal dragon appeared in front of Kuro. Yes, he was one of the Dragon Kings like Ruby.

Although Cryst was a Dragon King whose figure was filled with crystals, yet he was a Dragon King that represented the ice element.

[King, I know you're angry. But don't use the cake-]

A slash passed through it. And then he could hear a loud explosive sound from the part of the crystal palace behind him. He could feel the damage not only in the part hit by the slash, but through some parts that should be impenetrable.

Cryst understood. Right now he had angered the wrong person.

[I understand. I apologize for making the golem attack you and get in your way, but I had no other choice. Please don't point that sword, you know it can kill me right?]

Currently the Dragon King that was said to be the strongest creature in the world was acting like a begging puppy. He has no other choice.

"Tch!! You don't seem to understand why I'm angry? You don't act like a god at all."

[I know. But listen to my explanation for why I did it. This is a command from my mother.]

Kuro's eyes lifted upon hearing that. Mother, in other words Solaris.

If so, he can't blame Cryst.

Kuro sighed and then cancelled out the power he used to threaten Cryst.

People might have heard that Demon King Shiroyasha had the equivalent strength of 72 Paladins. That's right, but at the same time wrong.

72 Is the number of Authority powers Shiroyasha can use. Among those 72 powers, there was a power that could defeat the Dragon King easily, or if it wanted to be able to destroy them easily.

The reason why the current Kuro had unhesitatingly used that power was because other than being angry, he felt complicated by Cryst's actions.

"Quick say. Right now I don't want to play. You know for yourself I don't have time for that. It's just that I was really surprised when I came with the intention of asking for help, but you dodged instead. If your explanation doesn't satisfy me, I'll destroy this place without a remnant."

Kuro smiled, but his eyes were not.

"Thus I suppose you'll understand what it would be like to make a father angry for his son." Kuro continues.

Cryst was instantly deathly pale. He knew the current Kuro seriously wanted to destroy the place.

Although Kuro and Dragon King's relationship is a special one, it does not mean that they are friends. In this case, Kuro is angry at feeling treated as a stranger and shunned when asking for help.

[I understand. But please don't destroy this place. You know, after all, this is the place to pick a Queen candidate.]

"I don't care about any of that. It's an old story anyway. Now what do you want to say."

Later, Cryst explains why he made Kuro difficult.

A few weeks ago Cryst received a message from Solaris.

The message said that in the near future Kuro will meet him to ask for help from an object that can seal the power of the god Riku.

Solaris doesn't want this to happen, so she orders Cryst to avoid Kuro and do whatever it takes to prevent Kuro from meeting her.

"I understand why it's so hard to find this place. So that's how it is..."

Cryst nodded as he could not argue. The reason why Kuro was often misplaced was not because he had miscalculated, but that the palace had run away from him.

"Then do you know why Solaris ordered something like that?"

[Of course not. I also wondered why he ordered it, but he did not answer my question]

Kuro then returned in his daydream. He rethinks everything that happened and tries to figure out why this happened.

If the reason why Solaris did not want the power of the god Riku to be sealed was because Solaris loved him, it was too trivial an excuse.

[But I guess it's useless to run away from you, so I prepared a special obstacle for you. Well, even though it would be useless if you were really serious.]

That is reality.

"So what are you going to do now?"

[What do you mean?]

"If you know what I came to see you for, don't you know what I'm asking for?"

[I know that, and that's why I also think that what you're asking is too much. If you keep using that on your son, it means you've taken away all his future. This is not the action of a father on his son, but rather the action of a demon.]

"Can you shut up. I know what I'm doing is wrong, but you're wrong if you call yourself taking away his future. Precisely because I wanted him to have a bright future, I did this. You are indeed the Dragon King, yet you have never been parents. You don't understand how I feel."

[...]

Cryst made a hunchback. He knew what Kuro was doing was cruel, but he knew that Kuro also realized what he was doing was not the right thing to do.

But Kuro won't go that far unless this is the only way.

Then if looking at the type of seal used on Riku, Cryst realized Riku's problem was bigger than it seemed.

[Alright. I'll give it to him.]

"Thank you"

[I'm not done yet. Since this is also my mother's order, I can't give it right away. But you know, we have a rule where we have to give something if that person qualifies no matter if he's evil or not. In other words.].

"I have to take that fucking exam..."

[Really. And I'm sorry, I'll increase the difficulty. Good luck.]

Without many words, Cryst's figure disappeared. From the start it was indeed not his real body, so he could easily come and go.

Meanwhile, Kuro began to prepare with the exam he was going to do. Honestly, if he is in normal condition, he will be able to do it easily because he often does that.

But because Solaris the exam she went through would be different than usual.

"It's gonna be heavy. Guila, do you hear me?"

Turning his head towards Guila, Kuro was struck by an unexpected sight. Guila fell down with tears. But what surprised him even more was the presence of liquid that soaked Guila at the bottom.

With all those clues, Kuro didn't need to think much to know.

"I'm sorry.I should realize that in this world nothing can hold my power when I'm serious."

"..."

Guila's face reddened in embarrassment mixed with anger. Normally people would faint or be surprised by what happened, but it seems Guila was able to survive all that.

But it's not the time to think about that. There was a more important matter that he had to think about.

(I remember this place there was no bathroom. Do I have to ask Cryst to make it one?)

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In the city of Areshia, the city is currently crowded by the start of the annual event to choose participants who will follow the Battle War later.

This selection and also the examination became a spectacle that was quite anticipated by the citizens of the city because only at a time like this could they see a fight between magic school students.

Trivia Battle exam format is a pair of other pairs divided into three grubs whose participants will be randomized. In other words, not necessarily the first class would be against the first class, but it could also be against the second and third classes.

The winner of each grub will be the representative of Kuryuu Academy in Battle War later.

Then with a fairly large number of students, if the couple wants to win and become a school representative, they must at least fight five times.

The exam site is located outside the city, more precisely near Lake Limph and the Aldea forest. The battle arena was built quite extensively with magic, as well as the spectator seats for those who saw the fight.

For security, in each place the spectators installed a shield strong enough to withstand the attack of the dragon bursts. Then coupled with the Knight who is on guard if something unwanted happens.

Given the number of fights, this exam will take one week plus a festival held by the ruler of the city of Areshia.

Today, the first test was conducted. Each grub has its own battleground, so spectators must be able to choose who they want to see.

Laila entered grub A and will compete in the fourth turn. Of the randomization that would be his opponent was a class 3-4 pair with a rank for pair A, and the rank of each magician was A. Both are contractor types.

When viewed from the number and experience, Laila's opponents are superior. With two types of Contractors who become a couple, in other words Laila and Kuro will face 4 enemies.

But taking into account the opponents the two had faced before, the students of the 3rd grade magic school were nothing compared to Maria who was said to be the strongest Paladin.

Unfortunately, since the detailed information of the fight in Dragonia and the capital was kept secret, then no one knew what Laila had gone through.

With all that, it is not surprising that there are not many who favor Laila and Kuro. But Laila was popular because she was the daughter of the Paladin who was so beautiful (despite already having children).

But putting that aside, there is now a bigger problem.

"Kuro is not yet visible. Can he come on time?"

In the audience seats, Charlmilia saw the course of the battle that was about to begin.

Since he was in grub B and his fighting turn had already been completed from earlier with an easy victory, then he was currently spending time by looking at other fights.

"I'm sure Kuro will come."

Beside him, Fila said something as if it were going to happen.

Despite that, the time of the start of the fight is almost here, Kuro still hasn't appeared either.

In this exam there are rules. One of them is the absence of a couple who will fight. In addition to the minus score, they will also get a punishment from school. And the most important thing is to cross them from the list of prospective Battle War participants.

"Yes you're right. He's coming."

Their faith had never disappointed them before. And so is the belief in Kuro.

The countdown continues. Then only one minute of the fight would start, but Kuro still had not appeared.

The opponents Laila and Kuro who saw this incident smiled happily as they felt that they would win easily and without fighting. Meanwhile, Laila simply fell silent on the spot without doing anything as if waiting for someone.

Then, the countdown is less than 10 seconds. It was then that a magic circle appeared near Laila. Not long after, the figures of Kuro and Guila appeared near Laila with the condition of Guila's clothes tattered camping like something hit.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time. Did you get what we needed."

Kuro smiled with that question.

"That's how."

Kuro showed me the two bells he was carrying. At first glance it was not much different from the bell he used to give Laila, but Kuro and Laila could feel something different from the bell.

"thank you. But by the way, what happened to him?"

Laila glanced at Guila who was currently starting to move away.

"I didn't do anything to him. Trust me."

Laila sighs.

"Looks like you have a lot of stories to tell me. Everyone, you understand?"

"T-certain.."

The two then focused on the fight that was about to begin.

Perhaps because the audience was surprised by what happened, the countdown that should have started did not begin.

Then despite being called a fight, the fight in this test requires each pair to protect the crystal and destroy the opponent's crystal.

Each partner must make a decision whether to leave the crystal or let one strike. The action in making decisions is what becomes the core of the test this time.

And of course the second is power.

"Sacred Magic Art [Meteor Cannon Blade]"

The fight begins, and then it ends.