Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

24. Trusts

Meanwhile, Laila, Serriv, Alva and Alvi have come out of the forest and find Kazt and Ash unconscious from being beaten by Kuro. There's a girl who helped Ash. That girl is Lilia. He gave Ash a drink.

After a while Ash regained consciousness and saw an angel in front of him.

"Ash, are you okay?"

"........"

Ash was dumbfounded for the first time to realize that Lilia was so beautiful. Although they had been friends since childhood, this was only the first time Ash had considered Lilia beautiful and sweet. Even she didn't care about Laila for a moment even though she was the most beautiful girl in 1st grade.

"Ash?"

"errs... I didn't- eh?.. My wound is healed?"

He felt strange when his wound suddenly healed. He didn't feel any pain, but he was still limp and couldn't stand.

"Thank God, it seems that the water Kuro gave really works."

Lilia smiled gently happily. It made Ash blush immediately because he saw Lilia's smile that was so sweet. That's when his heart was beating so hard. He's been in love.

While it was not far from the two of them, Kazt still fainted and there was no one to help him. That was why Laila's group had intended to help her, but Delia had already arrived first and kicked Kazt in the head. Although rude, it made Kazt wake up and wake up. He wasn't as badly injured as Ash, but he seemed to be unable to move for a while. In other words he is fine and should be ignored.

After which, Delia ran over and joined Laila's group.

Now the five of them ran together. It was at that moment that a huge explosive sound was heard and a strong magic pressure was felt by the five of them.

But no one felt as worried or anxious as before. They're getting used to it.

"At first I didn't believe what you two were saying, but what really hit them both was Kuro?"

Laila gave a bitter smile as she looked at the wounds Ash and Kazt had suffered. Laila knew very well that they were beaten only with martial arts (martial art).

"You've seen the evidence, haven't you believed?" answer Alvi.

"You should be happy to know that Kuro will be able to get his ticket, at least honor his efforts."

".....yeah. You're both right.."

Laila gave a small smile as she was happy to mix in wonder.

Besides, he did not think that Kuro was really strong as told by Alva and Alvi, but why did he get an F rank?

"Pering.kat F?"

Laila's eyes opened wide as she began to realize that there was something strange about it. He remembered that the rank was very rare. Even in the past 20 years there has been no F rank in Kuryuu Academy nor in any other school. Bizarrely. Or just his feelings?

But if that rank was the weakest rank, shouldn't there be more F rank disciples?

"...?!"

Then he realized what the intent behind the F rank was. He also remembered that he had read it, but now he had forgotten it because he did not care much about it.

"...stupid..."

Laila knew that Kuro had above average speed and agility. Then coupled with the results of the fight between the boys in the class, it could be a proof that Kuro's ability exceeds what Laila imagined.

But still that doesn't change the fact that Kuro isn't a witch. There are limits he can do.

"...."

He remembered what happened a week ago. Will this happen again?

Once again Laila felt a feeling of fear and anxiety. No matter what people thought, Kuro had already become a special existence in Laila's heart.

Laila sped up her run with the intention of catching up with Kuro. He was the source of what was happening right now, at least he wanted to join the fight even though it would hurt Kuro's self-esteem.

"I know what you're thinking."

"Honestly, you better not interfere with Kuro's business."

"!?"

Arriving from beside Laila, Alva and Alvi appear and just tackle Laila to fall. Both of them then overlapped Laila's body so that they could not move.

"Hey... get out of the way!! I need to catch up with Kuro."

Laila rebelled and tried to get up, but she could not because they were stronger and certainly heavy.

"After catching up with him, what are you going to do?"

"Helped him?"

Alva and Alvi guess what Laila is thinking.

"so. I know Kuro is strong, but still beating the guys in class is impossible."

"You're still thinking that way after seeing what Kuro can do."

"Do you not have faith in Kuro?" alvi.

"It's not about believing or not. This was about a fight that would probably make Kuro regret for the rest of his life. I don't want that to happen."

The twins just looked at each other and then laughed.

"It seems like you don't know anything about Kuro. Look, I'm saying this. Kuro is stronger than you think."

"When we said he could beat all the students in class it wasn't a lie or a wild imagination. Before you start being a couple, you should have confidence in your partner."

"Sir Alva, as we know why Kuro has no intention of training with Laila."

"Yes.."

The words of the two made Laila shut up.

They're correct.

Although Laila often mentions Kuro as a partner or boyfriend, but she does not try to believe in Kuro's ability.

Even after seeing what Kuro did a week ago, it still hasn't allowed Laila to get rid of a simple thought.

Kuro has F rank magic.

That thought made Laila unable to acknowledge Kuro's ability. And he did it without her noticing.

It seemed like the praise about S rank and the title of the most beautiful girl made Laila's mind narrow.

There are many kinds of power in this world. The power that Kuro possessed might not be something that Laila was familiar with, but after seeing everything that happened, she indeed had to acknowledge Kuro's strength.

"I've calmed down. Can you guys get out of the way?"

"Have you found the path you chose?"

"Stop that..."

They then continued running.

After that small incident, the relationship between them became closer and got to know each other.

One thing that made Laila surprised, the four of them had said 'I had thought that Laila was an arrogant, and annoying person, but it turned out that I was wrong..'

Laila didn't know to be happy or sad.

If you look back when he was in the capital, what happened now might be something he never imagined. His status at school was high enough that he only had a few friends.

But he is currently fighting, chatting, even talking about romance with new friends. And most importantly, they saw Laila as a friend, not a Paladin princess or an S rank magician.

This was his deepest desire. He even thought the current situation would never happen.

But all of that happened in just 1 hour thanks to Kuro.

Yep. Kuro. Kuro Kagami's. He is a man who can change Laila's life even though he was never together. He was also the only man who treated Laila like a normal girl when she first met him. More precisely an embarrassing encounter at an underwear store.

But thanks to that, he even met Fila who was his childhood best friend.

He was the man who first kissed Laila without hesitation. She is also Laila's first boyfriend.

And as a girlfriend, now she's risking her life just for a promise.

(He is someone who can change your life even if you only know and be with him... Kuro, who are you?)

Laila was getting excited again.

Laila decides to believe Kuro will win and survive even though his opponent is all male in his class.

Moreover, if he could survive the dragon, he should be able to survive from their friend.

On the way to the finish line, Laila began to feel pain in her knees. He stopped and checked.

Unexpectedly, it turned out that his knee was abrasive.

Their group stops to treat Laila's wounds. Although it was only a scuff, their journey was still a long way off. No one knows what will happen next, Laila's wounds may get worse.

It was at that moment that Delia took out a small bottle containing clear water that was so refreshing. What is even more surprising is the effect. Laila's wounds instantly healed without a trace.

There were only a few types of magic herbs that had such an effect.

"What's that?"

"The Phoenix's tears."

""""!?""""

The four of them had no choice but to be surprised.

The Phoenix Tears are known as the most potent magic potion. Let alone blisters, wounds as severe as anything can be healed as long as the body is still intact.

Not strange with such an effect, Phoenix tears became one of the expensive and rare items. And currently they use only for abrasions.

If they tell it to someone else, does anyone believe it?

"I. and .. Lilia was given two bottles to treat the wounded man."

"Hmmm. The drink Ash gave Lilia earlier had already been mixed with Phoenix's tears. That's what made Ash sober."

"But Kuro is really smart at setting people up, right, brother Alva?"

Alva nodded and smiled, unfortunately Laila put on a confused face because she did not understand what Alvi meant.

He's not sensitive about romance.

"....ummm what do you mean?" ask Laila.

"You may not know, but Lilia actually liked Ash a long time ago. They're both childhood friends, ha ha. You don't know that, do you?"

".........Aha. so it seems.."

Laila just smiled wryly. She understood Lilia liked Ash, but she didn't really understand her connection to the Phoenix tears Kuro had given her.

"Hey Laila, you don't understand, do you?"

"Guhh.. Why do you know?"

"A insensitive girl like you is natural not to know."

Hearing that Laila felt annoyed, but if you say insensitive about love, then it is true.

"I'll explain it so you can understand. Ehemm... Kuro injures Ash, and Lilia comes to the rescue like a fairy. Do you understand?"

"Hmmm... So in short the same as Kuro was a week ago? No. gabe. I think he saved my life with no purpose to seduce me, right?"

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

"Eh?"

Kuro does the same tactic to seduce Laila.

I don't know. No one knows.

But they all know the result of the incident is Kuro dating Laila.

Another Kuro skill or just a coincidence?

"So let's hurry up and get on with the run, let's talk while we run."

Without a word, Serriv and the other 3 people ran after Laila from behind.

Minutes passed and finally they entered the dense bamboo forest. There the five of them were quite surprised when they saw 3 of their male friends had injuries that were not serious, but deadly.

This reminded them of the technique that the assassin used to kill his opponent.

But Alva and Alvi look ordinary because knowing Kuro can do that easily.

Not only that, the three of them were quite surprised because not only Delia and Lilia were given Phoenix tears by Kuro.

There were other girls who treated their wounds in the same way that Delia treated Laila's wounds.

"I don't think there's anything we can do here, let's just let's go."

They finally continued the 100 km run that was so tiring. Even though witches had stamina and a body stronger than normal people, yet 100 km was still a crazy distance.

"Hey.so something has been bothering me since."

Alva and Alvi turned towards Laila with astonished gazes.

"You two like Kuro, don't you? Then wouldn't Kuro just pick one of you? If that's the case, what will you do? Isn't Kuro able to recognize you despite exchanging roles?"

Once again Laila becomes detective mode.

"What do you mean, of course we'll both be girlfriends, no, our target is to marry Kuro. No matter who Kuro chooses, we're ready to be number two or number three."

"Number three? Who was first."

"Of course you are. You know Kuro likes you, but you're still unconscious?"

Alvi seems to be getting irritated.

"Hm. Indeed, in this country there is no rule that prohibits having more than one wife, but I'm more surprised when you don't seem to care too much when you know there are other girls like Kuro?"

Serriv's words awaken Alva and Alvi. Indeed, Laila was quite strange when she found out, more precisely did not show excessive reaction when she found out that there were other people who liked Kuro.

"Laila, you don't have a-feeling"

"No. I don't overreact because I don't have the right to. We were dating, but we were dating by promise and not by love. Although I now know that Kuro likes me, I still don't understand how I feel."

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

"That's why I gave him a week to prove whether he managed to get my love or not, otherwise I would break off our relationship and become a regular partner. And I won't stop you from getting it, but of course if I don't fall in love with him ha haha...."

Upon hearing Laila's reply, Serriv, Alva and Alvi just smiled wryly and thought the same.

(((You've fallen in love with her, insensitive girl.))

Then the three of them sighed together. This made Laila a little surprised.

"But I really didn't think there were 3 girls who liked Kuro, his ability to attract girls was really terrible. He could make a harem in two weeks at our school."

""?!""

Alva and Alvi realize there is something strange in the words of Laila. 3 girls?

Laila did not say that she was among the 3 girls. Thanks to his insensitivity, but who's the girl he meant?

"Laila, 3 girls? Who the hell are you talking about?"

The one who asked was Serriv. He also seems to realize that this is getting interesting.

"Of course Alva, Alvi and Fila."

"Fila? Who's she?" ask Alva.

"She is the daughter of former general Irho Ariant. Her name is Fila Ariant and she was my childhood friend. One more thing, she's the girl who was the source of the rumors, eh? Why are you putting on a face like that?"

Alva and Alvi froze like statues and were at once deathly pale. I don't know why Delia also wore the same expression.

"Geez, I didn't expect all high-class girls to like people like Kuro."

Serriv's right.

In the city of Areshia, no, even the whole empire of Houou knew and feared the name Ariant.

Especially Irho Ariant. He was an iron-elemental Master-class mage. There have been many wars won by Irho. That's why he is also famous abroad.

Unfortunately, due to an incident 4 years ago, Irho stopped being a general and became a blacksmith.

And now the daughter of a famous former general falls in love with Kuro. This is incredible news.

Alvi and Alva are actually also high class girls like Laila. In other words they were also descendants of nobles, but not too famous like Laila and Fila.

Perhaps this was what caused them to despair for a moment because their rivals were so powerful.

"Yes I agree. Kuro seems like a magnet that pulls girls into his arms.. "

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

Alva and Alvi yelled together due to stress and confusion.

In addition, Laila's insensitivity made the situation even more complicated.

"Why are you angry? Isn't it good that you know who your rivals are, but you have to remember, Fila is a very clever girl like a fox. I just noticed this morning. ha ha ha. This is pretty bad for you guys.."

""It's also bad for you, insensitive girl""

"uh? What do you mean?"

"Forget it, I'm tired of girls like you."

"I am too."

Alva and Alvi finally give up on Laila.

She was indeed a high-class girl and an S-ranked magician, but she could not be expected to deal with the topic of 'Love'.

"I understand how you both feel."

Serriv added. The three of them smiled bitterly and sighed deeply.

At that moment Delia raised her hand while running.

"Antai .."

"What's up, Delia?" laila.

He realized that since then Delia had only been silent and heard the talk of the four of them. Besides being quiet, she was also shy, but when it came to men, she turned into a ferocious figure that could kick men like Kazt.

He has a double personality in one body.

"T-about the girl who likes Kuro, not ti-three, but four."

"ooooooooo... eh?"

Dellia only smiled after saying what she wanted to convey.

Meanwhile, Laila, Alva and Alvi suddenly stop running.

The action arrived when the three of them made Serriv and Delia also stop running and turn towards the three of them.

"Delia, would you like to say that you are too"

Delia simply nodded with a flushed face in response to Alva's question.

It made Alva and Alvi freeze and finally fell down due to facing such a heavy ordeal.

Not only Laila and Fila, now the girl who became their rival is increasing again.

"Wait a minute, Laila and Fila would naturally like Kuro because they know each other like us, but I don't know if you have a relationship with Kuro, and since when do you like him?"

" ummm... Raha.male.."

"Damn..it cheated his name, ...Alw."

Alvi nodded as a sign of understanding Laila's intentions. The aura of the two of them suddenly became cold as a demon.

They intend to make an introversion to Delia. Unfortunately Delia just smiled.

A pure and holy smile.

It has made Alva and Alvi lose the intention to intrograsi Delia (for a while).

"........Shit!"

Alva only sighed and gnashed her hand as she could not do much about this.

"Well.. Laila, what do you think? ...Laila?"

"Eh? What's up?"

Laila looked unfocused for a while and put on a complicated face.

".. Geez, I asked what you thought of Delia who turned out to like Kuro too."

"........I don't know, I don't know..."

"Eh?"

An unexpected answer by Alva and Alvi.

For the first time, Laila looks sad and moody for no apparent reason. And without a word, he ran alone ahead of the four of them who were still confused by Laila's behavior.

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

Laila ran alone. He held onto his chest which suddenly hurt like a knife.

This happens after Delia confesses that she also likes Kuro.

What is Delia's relationship with Kuro?

He has no answer for that. In class or at school, the two of them were never seen together and did not greet each other. In other words, the two of them were strangers and did not know each other.

But why would Delia like Kuro?

Besides, unlike Alva and Alvi who honestly say the reason why they like Kuro, Delia just said it was a secret.

Are they actually still dating?

"No, no, no..."

Laila shook her head to keep that thought out of her head.

Deggs...

Once again his chest ached as he continued to think about the relationship between Delia and Kuro.

Unfortunately, he did not understand why he felt sick and angry for no apparent reason.

(I feel like there is something wrong with me, ..but what is wrong?)

He just keeps running and doesn't realize that Alva and Alvi are smiling like demons behind him.

Serriv could only sigh deeply and Dellia simply fell silent and continued to run around with a flushed face.