Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

17. Motivation

"Kuro, Astrea Palace is one of the famous restaurants in the city of Areshia."

A long straight purple haired girl approached and explained about Astrea Palace to Kuro.

Her name was Alva Icalivia. User type magician rank C.

"Astrea is also known as the most luxurious restaurant in the city of Areshia, which is why only the rich or famous come to the restaurant."

This time another girl approached and stood beside Alva. This girl also had long straight purple colored hair like Alva. Even this girl had the same face as Alva.

Yep. They are both twin brothers.

Alva's twin brother was named Alvi Icalivia. She is also a C rank User type magician.

The only way to tell them apart is a box of glasses that Alvi wears.

Alvi wears glasses not because she has an eye disorder. He wears glasses to make it easy to distinguish him from his brother.

Which is the problem, how to distinguish them when Alvi does not wear glasses?

Only a few people can tell which one is Alvi and which is Alva.

"Then why would Otome give such a ticket? Don't students like us not need to come to such restaurants?"

"Kuro" Alva said "You're right, but the restaurant is also famous for having a very good dessert. For us girls that's all that matters."

"Hm... You mean some kind of chocolate cake?" Kuro said in a curious tone.

"That's kind of it." replied Alva.

Alvi nodded and smiled at the same time. They are both very sweet and cute.

The two of them were also famous for being ranked among the top 10 most beautiful new disciples. Of course they cannot be compared to Laila who got 1st.

After hearing that, Kuro's stomach let out a funny sound as a sign of being hungry. It made Alva and Alvi laugh and stare into Kuro's stomach.

"How else, I haven't had breakfast. Besides, chocolate cake is my favorite he he.."

"ha ha ha. That's how Kuro is."

"Yes, you're right Alva"

"Have it, you guys don't pretend, I know that you're changing roles right? If you're trying to trick me, you're gonna have to use a better trick!"

Alva and Alvi's eyes were wide open when their trick was discovered. Then they smile.

"Alvi, we're failing again."

"Damn it, I think we should use another trick, Brother Alva. But until now I still don't understand why only Kuro can tell us apart in this school."

"...."

Kuro just smiled a little.

Indeed in Kuryuu Academy you could say only he could distinguish the two of them. Maybe this is what causes Alvi and Alva to be very familiar with Kuro.

On the other hand, it was this that made all the men of class 1-2 curse Kuro from within their hearts.

In addition to her pairing with Laila who is known to be the most beautiful girl in school, she is also familiar with Alva and Alvi. She was really lucky though as an F rank magician.

".........."

Meanwhile Laila could only be speechless when she saw the familiarity of Kuro, Alva and Alvi.

One thing that surprised him

(She also likes chocolate cake? Is this a coincidence too?)

Laila remembered the white-haired man in her dream. The man also likes chocolate cake just like Kuro.

"Yeah..."

Laila could only sigh deeply. He realized if he kept thinking about this, he could go crazy.

"Okayy. Kuro, now you know, right?"

Kuro nodded.

"alright. This ticket is valid tomorrow night. So this ticket can be used for a romantic dinner, of course for those of you who have a girlfriend or someone you like, right?"

The men in grades 1-2 started to get interested in what Otome said. Their eyes also seemed to be burning with excitement.

They know this may be a rare opportunity or arguably the only chance to treat the people they love in a fancy and classy restaurant.

"One more thing, this ticket is also a substitute for money, so you can eat as much as I. me.."

"""""wooow.."""

"Yup. All expenses will be covered by the school, no, principal, so you don't have to worry about the price of food!"

Otome's smile provides new motivation and hope for the men in grades 1-2. He was no longer a demon, but an angel.

".....uh?"

Laila was surprised that Kuro had come closer. This makes them the center of attention.

"Laila, if I get that ticket, will you have dinner with me?"

At that moment, all the students in the 1-2th grade instantly fell silent. They froze on the spot when they heard Kuro taking Laila to dinner. Even Laila.

"..........."

Laila was silent, but her face suddenly turned red. She felt ashamed.

"Laila?"

Kuro asked in a relaxed tone. He did not even feel the strange atmosphere that was going on. He also did not realize that the men in class 1-2 were talking about his courage or even his stupidity.

"... Uh. uh... All right, but are you sure you can get it?"

This was the first time a man had taken her to dinner together.

At first she feels confused as to what to answer, but Laila realizes this may be Kuro's way of approaching her or seducing her. That's why he didn't reject Kuro's invitation.

After all she wanted to know how hard Kuro's efforts were to seduce her.

"Of course, 100 km is like 100 meters to me. I'd do anything for my boyfriend anyway."

He said it with passion, but it was also a big mistake.

"K-Kurus..."

Laila suddenly put on a complicated face. His face was also more red. His heart was racing too. Bizarrely. This was the first time Laila had felt this way.

"?"

Kuro finally realized that the atmosphere had suddenly become quiet. Very quiet. Even Kuro could hear the sound of fish jumping in the middle of the lake.

Then suddenly he felt a very strong killing intent from the men.

Not only that, Alvi and Alva suddenly approached. I don't know why they seem so surprised.

"...Ku-Kuro, w-are you right that you're dating L-Laila?"

"Yes, that's right."

He without hesitation answered Alvi's question.

After which, he felt a killing intent stronger than the previous one. Then the men nodded at each other and gathered together.

"""""KILL DIAAA!!!"""""

They were crowded to beat Kuro to death. They did not expect that Kuro had such a relationship with the prettiest girl in Kuryuu Academy.

Even Ash and Suburo also unhesitatingly beat up Kuro. They do not believe that Kuro has broken the forbidden line.

Meanwhile Laila, Alva, Alvi and the girls (including Otome) just fell silent and laughed bitterly.

"Kuro, I hope you get a lesson!"

"That's your punishment for crossing the forbidden line"

Alva and Alvi put their hands together and closed their eyes as if they were praying.

"............Wh-what really happened?"

Laila did not understand and showed a confused face. He looked at Alva and Alvi, but they just smiled.

Laila doesn't understand why Alva and Alvi are that. No, not only the two of them, Otome who was a teacher just fell silent and drank a cold drink.

After Kuro was sprawled on the ground......

"Well, you guys have another reason to run, right?"

""""""yeaaaahh!!"""""

They were compactly shouting answering Otome's question. I don't know why they arrived so compact and excited.

"Well, before you start, I'll tell you the rules. First, you have to run without using magic, so if anyone is caught breaking, you will get an additional 50 km distance in the next practice!"

Everything's silent. Although the punishment seemed very cruel, they also realized that the most important thing in this exercise was not to use magic.

"Second, you must get 4 stamps in 4 posts that I have prepared. This is also to prevent you from cheating. Third, you are allowed to hinder your friends, in other words, you can do everything you can to prevent your friends from becoming champions, of course, as long as they do not use magic and threaten their lives."

The men started to get more excited and showed cruel smiles.

They are determined to destroy Kuro.

"Last, the running time is unlimited, but anyone who doesn't finish it will get another 100 km bonus, so make sure you get back here!"

"""""ooooohhhhh!!!"""""""

After shouting and raising their hands up, all the men in class 1-2 immediately ran at full speed.

Of course they ran while stepping on Kuro who was still lying on the ground.

"Ash, and all my comrades!" Knox."We'll set up traps to prevent the F fucker from getting his ticket, but make sure the girls don't get caught, do you understand?"

""""Yeah!! Destroy him!!""""

Knox Afdoll, the head of class 1-2 and also an A rank Contractor-type magician.

Currently he and all the men in class 1-2 have united their souls to prevent Kuro from getting a romantic dinner ticket with Laila.

On the other hand, the girls just fell silent and smiled bitterly.

They finally started running one by one. Alva and Alvi somehow step on Kuro. They seem to be angry. Butwhy?

After a while, there was only Otome and Kuro left.

"Cough cough. ... Shit..!"

Kuro spewed out the ground that was swallowed while on the stampede. His uniform is now full of footprints and dust.

"It's your own fault, Kuro."

Otome approached and gave a comment.

"You know all the guys in 1-2 class idolize Laila, they deserve to be mad when you say you've been dating her. Well, but thanks to you this class is more excited, thank you."

Kuro who heard that was silent. He was busy cleaning up the dust and footprints in his uniform.

"The same, Otome. But I think this is a little overkill. Aren't we?"

"Come on. But if you don't catch up with them soon, you're gonna have a hard time!"

"Quiet, 100 km is not a short distance. There's still plenty of time to catch up, but before that can I ask you something?"

" What?"

"Otome do you have any food? Frankly I'm very hungry...."

Kuro's stomach rang again. This time it was harder. Kuro felt that the worms in his stomach were protesting for food.

"It's a pity you can eat after you finish the 100km run."

"What's? Fucking demon!!"

"That's my rule, so don't protest!!"

"Dam. No other choice, I have to be serious this time. I have to feed Laiko anyway."

"Laiko?"

"He's my new familiar. But he's hurt, so I have to take care of him for a while."

Familiar or pet of a witch. Familiar can be monsters, spirits, even humans.

Usually witches only have one or two familiars, but sometimes there are also witches who have many. Of course there are disadvantages and advantages to having a lot of familiar.

"alright. It's up to you, but first you have to finish your run first. You promised me you'd get a romantic dinner ticket anyway, right?"

Kuro just smiled.

He walked to a tree not far from him. Under the tree was a table that was used to place student items.

Kuro's sword was also located there, but he had no intention of using it.

He just put the burden he was wearing.

After a while, all the 175kg loads were off his body. He now felt 3 times lighter than before.

"Hey Kuro, how long have you been practicing like this? I see the training load you're wearing can be said to be abnormal!!"

He's correct. A load of 175 kg can be said to be very abnormal for a 16-year-old.

"yeah. Since I was a child, I have had a stronger body than a normal person. It's been ten years that I've been wearing training weights, so I think it's perfectly natural that the weights I'm wearing are over 150kg."

"Don't tell me that you also use training weights when fighting?!"

"Well, that's why I never took off my training load if I wasn't as serious as I am today."

In other words, getting a ticket was not impossible for him. You could even say it is very easy.

Otome was only the first time seeing a disciple like Kuro. Unfortunately Kuro is only rated F.

"Then I go first Otome."

After saying that, Kuro ran with all his might. Every time he stepped up, he stirred up dust that made a closed look.

"?!"

Otome could only fall silent in surprise when she saw Kuro almost invisible again.

(Sounds like this would be fun.)