Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

20. Monsters

Meanwhile in the first post, Laila's group was sitting resting to recover their strength. Not only the four of them, almost all the girls in the 1-2th grade were also resting not far away from them. They chatted over a cold drink provided in the first post.

They were initially surprised when in the post there was a drink that had been prepared, but given the distance they had to travel 100 km more, then this was very reasonable.

Maybe Otome's not as bad as it looks.

Each post was at a distance of 25 km, that was the distance they had just traveled. There is still 75 km to go.

"Uwahhhhhhhhh... It's sooooooo."

Alva drinks cheerfully. He seems very thirsty. He had even finished 2 bottles of cold drinks.

Laila only drank half a bottle, while Alvi and Serriv had already finished 1 bottle.

The four of them were sitting while leaning against a tree and enjoying the breeze.

"Hey... You two like Kuro, right? What makes you like him?"

Laila was curious. He didn't understand why they both liked a guy like Kuro. He hopes to find a clue as to what causes Kuro special in their eyes.

"umm? Why are you asking that?" alvi.

"I just want to know why you like him. You know, even though I'm her partner, I'm rarely with her."

"True, you guys have never been seen together, I'm also a little curious. He is your partner. You should have discussed strategies like me and my partner, or at least practiced together, but I don't see any connection between you. You even look like strangers. I heard that Kuro hasn't lived in a dorm in a week, has he?"

Laila nodded. What Serriv said was all true. They are like strangers.

Even in class they do not know each other, they always separate and chat with each other's friends. The same thing happened after school, Laila always practiced alone. Meanwhile, Laila never knew what Kuro did to this day.

But today he knows. Kuro has been training with Alva and Alvi for a week.

"Regarding that, we know why Kuro never sleeps in the dorm" Alva said.

"Eh?"

Alvi added;

"Kuro never sleeps in the dorm to keep his familiars sick. At least that's what he said."

That does explain the reason why Kuro never sleeps in the dorm, but what will Kuro do if his familiar is unharmed?

If guessing from Kuro's nature, he would definitely sleep with Laila in the same room.

Realizing this, Laila had no idea if this was luck or misfortune. He just smiled bitterly.

"Hei Alvi, aren't you curious what Kuro's familiar looks like?"

"Of course, we do think the same thing, Alva, but I'm sure Kuro's familiar is strong."

"Yes, you're right Alvi."

Both eyes twinkled with twinkle so pleased.

"You don't know Kuro's familiar yet?" ask Serriv

"Yes, you don't know yet, do you, Laila?"

Laila just nodded.

"She said her familiar is still unregistered, which is why she can't bring her into the city" Alva added.

"Could the familiar belong to the monster-type Kuro?"Serriv seems curious about Kuro's familiar.

Witches can tame monsters or can make deals with spirits to get familiar. But not many magicians do it because the Contractor type can make magic beasts.

The news about Kuro having a real familiar story is quite strange, but no one noticed this as if it was a natural thing.

"Well, he also said his familiar can fly."

"And he promised to take us flying if his familiar was cured and officially registered. I'm really impatient, aren't I Alva?"

"Yes." Yeah."

To be able to enter the city, the familiar needs to be registered ownership. It also prevents the occurrence of misunderstanding that the monster is a wild monster.

Another reason to keep watch if the familiar makes damage or riots, then the owner will be charged with responsibility.

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

For some reason when seeing the two of them coolly talking about Kuro made Laila feel a little envious.

He realized he hadn't known Kuro all this time.

""""!?""""

The four of them arrived startled by the considerable magic pressure coming from within the forest located quite far from their place. After that they also heard a loud explosion.

The four of them knew that someone was using magic to fight.

"Could-be"

Alva, Alvi and Serriv nodded their heads in agreement with Laila's conjecture.

"I think they really seriously destroyed Kuro, Laila."

".......Then we should"

Serriv's remarks made Laila anxious about Kuro's safety.

Kuro is currently up against 12 men in his class. Those twelve people were magicians of a higher rank than him. It was impossible for Kuro to win and manage to get his ticket.

"Quiet, you don't have to panic Laila. I think it's natural that you're his girlfriend, but your words just now show that you don't know Kuro's true strength."

"........eh?"

"Hey Laila, why don't you be honest that you don't actually like Kuro and you're just dating because of a promise." added Alvi.

They really cornered Laila. Could it be that they had never believed his words?

"... I-i...."

Laila didn't know what to say. It was the truth, but somehow admitting it was so difficult.

He felt that if he admitted it, he would lose something important.

"Here you go, you two stop that. What if Laila and Kuro are dating because of a promise? Well, actually I don't really care about your business, but you really make me sick."

Serriv couldn't help himself anymore. She finally conveyed everything she felt about the thing that she thought was ridiculous.

"Be quiet, the girl who has never been in love like you should shut up!"

"Yes. You better shut up. It's a love affair, so we deserve to know."

"Uggghhh"

Their words really pierced Serriv's heart.

"In addition if we know Laila's true feelings, we need to know whether to make Laila a rival or not!"

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

Unable to stand the words of Twin Ice which were the reality about him, Serriv finally just fell down and scratched the ground. She's depressed. He also realized that it was best not to interfere more deeply about the affairs of the three of them.

"Aha ha.. You don't have to be that cruel!"

"We don't want to hear that from you!"

"Our words also apply to you, Laila?!"

"Eh?"

What do they both mean? They both said that Laila had never been in love?

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

They're correct. Laila has never been in love.

"If you've ever been in love, tell me that 'I love Kuro' right now!"

"Yes Yes. Quickly say Laila!"

"Haahh... Why should I say that.?"

Alva and Alvi's gaze looked very sharp. They also brought their faces closer to Laila.

It made Laila feel such great pressure from the two of them.

(It's really exhausting.).

"haaaa..."

Laila sighed deeply. He's capitulating. He knew it would be exhausting to keep it hidden from the two of them.

(After all, they both love Kuro, I shouldn't have lied to them.)

He decided to tell the truth about what he had been feeling all along.

"Well, I admit that all the rumors are true."

"Yes." " Un Unn.."

The two of them were immediately excited after hearing Laila's confession. While Serriv was still scratching the ground. How long is he like that?

"Then will you break up with her?"

"Unn Unn!"

Laila had expected that they would ask that after telling her the truth. Laila could only smile wryly.

"I'm sorry, I'm not breaking up with him. At least for now."

"Heeeehhh... why?"

"Don't tell me you....."

They are really compact. Laila now doesn't even care which one is Alvi and which one is Alva.

"You know the rumors, right?"

They both nodded.

"But do you know what really happened back then?"

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

This time they both stayed silent. Laila was right, the two of them knew nothing about the actual incident of that day.

All they know is a rumor that is not necessarily the truth.

"You know, .....Kuro saved my life. If it wasn't for him, maybe I wouldn't be here."

"Hmmm... So you don't want to break up and keep dating because you feel indebted to him? If it's like a ka-"

Laila denied it all with a headband.

"No. I never felt like I was his girlfriend just for giving back. Do you know why Kuro fought the dragon?"

"That's because you asked for it!"

"That's not true. He fought the dragon of his own accord. No. gabe. At first he was told by phone, yahh even though he initially seemed to be refusing, but in the end he would still do it."

"But before he fought the dragon, I prevented him."

""uh?""

They look surprised. But if you think it is the right action.

"But Kuro still wanted to leave, then Kuro asked, 'Give me a reason to live!'. At first I didn't want to, but I couldn't stop it because I was helpless. Then I thought maybe this was the last request, so I at least gave an excuse 'if you survive, I'll give you my first kiss', unfortunately he won't."

"Hmmm .. I think I understand a little why Kuro rejected such trivial reasons."

"If it were her, I would definitely ask for your virginity, Laila." added Alvi(?)

"uh?"

Laila immediately dumbfounded and froze when she heard the joke of the two of them.

"Hey you don't have to be surprised, the virginity of the prettiest girl in school and the paladin princess, who wouldn't, right Alvi?"

"Un ..un."

Alvi nodded in agreement.

"It's a good thing you didn't give me that excuse and gave me the excuse 'I'm going to be your girlfriend', right?"

"Yes like that" answered Laila with a reddened face.

"Hei Laila," suddenly Serriv connected the conversation between the two of them. "Did you know that being a girlfriend isn't the same as letting her make love to you?"

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

They froze when they heard that for a long time. They only realized that what Serriv said was very true. Boyfriend is the same as lover. Lover will definitely do the 'it' relationship'.

After 30 seconds.

"kyaaaaa........ I do promise like that........ how is this.... what should I do now?"

"Just kill you!"

"Kill yourself there!!"

Laila looked very panicked. He almost shed tears.

Unfortunately Alva and Alvi told him to die. It was only natural that they liked Kuro.

"Aha ha. base, even if you promise me that, the Kuro we know will not do that."

"Yes yes. Alva is right. He's not that kind of person."

"Then why ka-"

"A cheap woman like you should die."

"Die there!!"

"Ugghhh."

Now they bully Laila. They are very good at exploiting the weaknesses of others.

Laila realized this after chatting a lot with them.

That's the good side of all this.

"Sorry, we're just kidding."

"Yes yes. Just kidding."

"......"

(You guys said it was just a joke?)

Laila was really irritated and angry. He also realized that Kuro was actually a good person.

If Kuro was a bad person, he would definitely ask Laila to do a strange and immoral thing. Laila was grateful that Kuro only kissed her once.

Laila let out a deep sigh, but her face flushed red as she recalled the time when their lips were both fused together.

"Then why don't you just break up, maybe it's still not too late because Kuro is a normal guy who will sooner or later take advantage of your promise!"

"sister Alva why are you saying that, you know that Kuro values women so much."

"Yes I know Alvi. Unfortunately Kuro may love Laila. So it's possible that she'll take advantage of that promise before their relationship breaks."

"But that's not necessarily, is it? Kuro wouldn't do anything like that!"

"I know Alvi. Kuro is not that kind of person. He is different from the man we have known. Isn't that why we both like it?"

"Sister..."

"Sorry, maybe I'm just a little jealous. Laila, so when are you gonna break up with Kuro?"

Finally they returned to the main topic.

Alva and Alvi looked surprised as Laila once again shook her head in refusing to break up with a gentle smile.

"I'm sorry, I'm not going to break up with him again. It's my decision."

"Why?!"

"Yes, why are you refusing?"

"Don't worry, I've decided to see what Kuro does until next week."

They both seem to understand what Laila means, it's because they know that next week is the limit to determine a fixed pair.

Alva and Alvi have decided to stay in pairs since the beginning, which is why they have registered to become a regular couple a few days ago.

"So you're gonna cut your ties with Kuro next week?"

Serriv finally got back into the conversation.

"Eitherway. I decided that we should quickly determine our relationship. As a partner in a fight or as a lover and partner, but if a lover, then I don't want a relationship based on promise."

"Hey doesn't that mean you like Kuro?"

"I honestly don't know what I'm feeling right now. I consider Kuro a good man, I know if he's different, yahhhh, even though he's a little stupid, but I know he's very sincere."

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

"But what I don't understand is why he's doing all this. Is he doing this because he loves me or just because of a promise? That's why I gave it a week to make sure everything. If she likes me then prove that she can win my heart, which is why I didn't refuse when she took me to dinner. Do you understand?"

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

The three of them were still dumbfounded by finding such a shocking fact.

Unfortunately Laila didn't seem to realize that.

"Hey. Let's hurry up and move on, we're already behind with the others!"

Laila then stood followed by Alva, Alvi and Serriv.

He started running away with a smile of relief.

(In addition there are other reasons I can't tell anyone else.

Another reason is about the dream. Dream about a girl named Alice and a man who has the same face as Kuro.

"Sister Alva, Serriv, are you guys thinking the same thing as me?"

Alva and Serriv nodded.

The three of them were currently running not far behind Laila while whispering.

"Laila likes Kuro but doesn't realize it. You're insensitive."

"Yes Alvi. Laila really reminds me of us when I didn't realize I was in love with Kuro."

"Which amazes me, why would Laila and the two of you like Kuro? I feel natural because you guys have known Kuro for a long time."

"Yes, we knew Kuro before Laila paired up with him. Even we rehearsed with Kuro longer than anyone."

"Then wasn't Laila only with Kuro at the time of the incident and for a week not seen together right? hmmmmm....."

""?!""

Alva and Alvi finally realize Serriv's intentions. How can Laila like Kuro in one day? This isn't normal.

At that moment they both thought the same thing.

(In that incident must have happened something between the two of them.)

They nodded at each other and ran after Laila. They squeezed Laila like a layer cake with a smile.

They're both gonna do the introgration, but-

"Hey, you guys said I didn't know about Kuro's real power, what do you mean? Is Kuro really that strong?"

Laila intrograted first. Does he read the minds of the two of them or is he just curious?

"Sister Alva..."

Alva understood Alvi's intention. Whether it was necessary to tell Laila or not, but Laila told him everything she thought about Kuro, which is why Alva felt unfair not to tell Laila, but Laila would probably like Kuro more after hearing everything.

Alva only sighed deeply as she felt she had no other choice but to tell Laila.

"Laila, do you know Kuro is the strongest man we've ever known."

"uh?"

Laila couldn't hide her shock upon hearing that.

"Not only is he strong, he's good, he always keeps his word and most importantly he can tell the two of us apart."

Alvi added with a tone of delight and honesty from within her heart.

"Kuro is very strong, which is why we don't feel surprised if Kuro survived the dragon that attacked the city a week ago. In fact, we think he's better suited to be a teacher because he taught us many amazing techniques."

"Hey..re you not exaggerating?"

Alva shook her head.

"Listen, we used to take Kuro to training because he was ranked the lowest, but after we fought one-on-two, ... we lost heavily even though he only used a wooden stick while we used our magic weapons."

"At that time he even used training weights. Laila, do you know what we think after knowing Kuro's true power?"

".......He is a human monster? Is that what you mean?"

Laila guessed with a doubtful tone, but that was the only possibility.

"That's what we think!"

"That's why we didn't prevent Kuro from getting a dinner ticket. Not that we don't want to but we know it's impossible to beat Kuro."

"Hey, doesn't that mean...."

"Yes, if he's serious. Defeating all the men in our class is not impossible for him, no. I think it's really easy for Kuro."

Only the four of them knew the truth about Kuro's monster strength.

Then how about a fight between a 1-2 class man and a human-shaped monster named Kuro? They would soon find the answer because they had already entered the forest that was the location of the fight.