Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

True Identity

The next day, Kuro still hasn't entered school. His existence was striking because he was a unique existence made many wonder where he went. But no one knows where he is. Even his girlfriend.

Alvi, Alva and Laila had repeatedly sent messages and tried to contact him, but there was still no reply. Despite connecting and sending messages, there was never a reply from Kuro.

Laila once asked Otome about Kuro, but she said she didn't know anything. This is unusual considering that students are required to give news if they do not enter school for several days.

This makes them think Kuro is sick, but Kuro has no relatives or friends in the city, so they don't know Kuro's current state.

Today theory lessons plus PR are pretty much from Otome. The way Otome teaches is arguably a little unique from other teachers. If today's theory, then tomorrow's a run around the lake. Sometimes he also discussed a slightly surprising theme like yesterday.

At lunchtime, Laila, Alva and Alvi eat together in the school cafeteria. If Laila used to be made by her mother, while at Kuryuu Academy Laila always eat in the cafeteria.

A week ago she ate alone, but this time she ate with Alvi and Alva. The relationship of the three of them had gotten more intimate since the practice two days ago.

On the same day, the news was heard that Charl managed to win a duel against 3 2nd class people using only martial arts and art elements. This is great news for some, but for Laila, it's just unimportant news.

When compared to what Kuro could do empty-handed, what Charl did was so ordinary as an S rank magician.

Laila realized Charl's purpose of doing this was to attract her attention.

Malampun. Laila sat on the bed while playing her phone.

His cell phone is the one Shiro bought on his first date. He still takes good care of the phone.

"........"

Laila was silent daydreaming once in a while recalling their date. He looked at the phone screen that showed Kuro's phone contact.

Unconsciously touch the 'call' button'.

(Why am I doing this? I'm sure he didn't answer.)

Even so, he did not disconnect the call and left it on the blanket. He threw his body into the pillow and sighed.

"Have my efforts been in vain? Is Kuro really not Shiro?"

For more than a week he's been finding out the truth about Kuro.

Since the beginning of her meeting with Kuro in the hallway, Laila had already made efforts to find out who Kuro really was. But for whatever reason, information about Kuro is hard to come by.

That was why when he received the data regarding Kuro from the Crystal Age, he was so excited to find a clue. The only clue Shiro and Kuro have in common is that they are not witches.

Yep. The reason why while on the roof of the mall Laila gave a promise to be a girlfriend is also one way to find out if Kuro is Shiro.

After spending some time and getting to know better, she finds other similarities between the two. One thing that made Laila surprised, for some reason when compared to Shiro, Kuro was more aggressive and fearless.

Is there anyone in this world who dares to kiss the strongest Paladin princess forcibly other than Kuro?

All of Kuro's actions left Laila confused. Does he love himself or is he just flirting?

He had absolutely no idea what Kuro was thinking. Therefore, the first thing Laila had to do was to ascertain Kuro's identity.

Is he Shiro? Or just someone similar?

"?"

At the thought of that, Laila heard a strange voice. The sound came from Kuro's desk, precisely Kuro's desk drawer.

But Laila realized it was not a sound, but a vibration.

"?! Don't tell me that.."

Laila glanced at her phone and saw that her phone still kept calling Kuro. And there's only one thing that vibrates as a sign of an incoming call.

Laila immediately got up from the bed and walked towards Kuro's empty table. He opened the drawer that became the source of the vibration. And what he found was ..a mobile phone.

"Shiro?"

The phone belonged to Kuro, but it had the same model as his. This is of course because Kuro and Laila bought the same model at Lotus Mall 7 months ago.

When knowing the fact Kuro turned out to be Shiro, Laila's legs limp and could not stand. He fell to the floor while picking up Kuro's cell phone.

Unfortunately, that still doesn't prove Kuro is Shiro because many phones are the same, but there is one more thing definitive proof that proves Kuro is Shiro.

".........If it's true you're Shiro, then it must be on this phone."

Laila with her fingertips pressed down on a menu. And it was on the menu that she found a photo and the only photo on the phone was a photo when they were dating. More precisely the photo when she and Shiro get a doll gift.

The photo was taken using Shiro's mobile phone and the one taking the picture was the guard of the darts game. You could say the photo is a memory and proof that they had dated. Laila even has that photo.

"But why don't you ever tell me...Shiro..?" she...?"

For no apparent reason, Laila's tears flowed profusely.

"Is it because you still deny the existence of destiny?"

If it's still, why did you do all those things just for me?

Laila finally gets the answer she wanted all along, but knowing the answer doesn't mean making their relationship better.

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3 Days passed without Kuro in class 1-2.

I don't know why Laila looks happy today. It was enough to make the whole class ask what happened to Laila.

Today was supposed to run around the Limph lake, but somehow today's lesson was a free lesson.

Otome hasn't been in class since the first lesson, but she left a message "if she wants to go around the lake she's welcome.".

Of course no fool would do that. Or it turns out there is.

Unexpectedly 5 men in grades 1-2 had been traveling around Lake Limph.

The latest news from Charl is that now he has 2 men. Even though they were from another class, yet no one cared too much about him.

School hours ended early without anything special happening.

Laila was happy today, but she also felt annoyed that Charl had not given up asking her to be his partner.

Charl is unyielding and. Wh why? If Charl were to be his constant partner, they would both sleep in the same room for 3 years.

Frankly this makes Laila dizzy.

".......I think I need something refreshing."

Butwhat?

He doesn't know what, but he knows where to look.

Laila was now walking towards the eastern city of Areshia. His destination this time was a shopping area called Antique.

As the name suggests, stores in the area are more dominated by antiques and unique items. Decorative lights, stone sculptures, wooden sculptures, wall hangings, paintings and various other antique objects.

"Why am I here?"

Laila couldn't understand why her feet were taking her to that place. I don't know why this happens so often.

"No matter what, I think I'll find something interesting here."

Laila cheered herself on. Although he does not know about antiques and unique or exotic objects, but there is no harm in looking for such objects.

In the shop there is a round stage located in the middle of the shopping area. The stage was used as an antique auction venue held twice a week.

Today there are even auctions, so shops are less crowded than usual. Laila even saw some Kuryuuu Academy students at this store.

"imm?"

Laila is now in the accessories store. Bracelets, necklaces, earrings, hairpins with unique designs are sold in the store. But what intrigued him was the silver bell hanger.

This reminds Laila of Kuro.

(Why my mind can't stay away from him.)

Laila then went out of the store after buying 3 hairpins. One for him and 2 for Alva and Alvi.

Laila's out of the store. After leaving the shop, he heard the sound of bells.

Cringg....

"There's no way he's on Eh-Eh?"

But the bell he heard did not come from inside the shop, but came from his right.

Laila turned to the right side.

And he also saw the figure of Kuro being mobbed by several people.

"... Sometimes I get upset about fate."

He also sighed inside. He had not expected to meet Kuro at this place. Wait, why is he in a place like this?

After looking towards Kuro again, Laila realized Kuro was currently carrying a fairly large object on his right shoulder. Laila had no idea what it was because it was covered in white cloth, but Laila knew now why she was mobbed by so many people.

Laila could only see Kuro walking onto the stage while carrying an object on his shoulder.

He was now waiting his turn to sell the thing he was carrying.

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

Laila was silent for a while. He was thinking what kind of reaction would be suitable in this kind of situation.

Angry or .....

"I think I'd better take a look first..."

After deciding what she was doing, Laila sat down in a chair in front of a store. From that place, he could clearly see the auction process.

"...Well sold. 1 million Yolds for a 200-year-old painting. What's the item being sold this time?"

A man leading the auction turned his head towards Kuro.

Kuro knowing now was his turn to sell his goods.

"Ohh... Kuro, what are you selling this time?"

"Well, look at it for yourself."

Hearing that, Laila lowered her head limp. He had not expected this not to be the first time Kuro had been selling at an auction.

Kuro slowly put his item on the stage and opened the white cloth covering it.

After it opened, everyone fell silent because they admired the object that Kuro brought, a wooden sculpture.

It was a statue of a beautiful naked girl. Two wings were on his back, unfortunately one of the wings was missing or broken. Yep. It was a statue of a fallen angel.

Statues that detail and look alive make anyone stunned to see it.

Laila's only comment on the statue was...

"Egypt..."

Yep. Only perverts sell naked statues.

"Woow, you always carry Kuro's amazing things. But why today... sculpture?"

"Well, I was just told to sell it."

"Hmmm. So how much does that beautiful statue cost?"

Hearing that, Kuro put on a faint smile, then said:

"Precious. Just 100 million Yold."

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

In an instant, the auction became silent.

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

Laila even fell silent to hear the price of wooden statues that could be said to be very expensive. Although actually Laila knew the price was appropriate for the statue that Kuro sold, but most would doubt it because it was only the initial price.

"Yes my. Why doesn't he ever stop making trouble?"

Laila continued to look at the auction process that arrived to be crowded.

He put his chin in both hands, but that was when a fairly fat man came to stand near Laila.

"Miss, is the young man who sold the statue your friend?"

That guy must know from the uniform that Laila and Kuro are in.

"Yes, that's it. She's exactly my boyfriend. Is there a problem, sir?"

"Ah. no. I'm just curious."

"?"

Meanwhile at auction.

"Kuro, isn't that an expensive price for the starting price?"

"No. I'll sell this statue for 100 million, so who wants to buy it I'll give it to you right away. But I want 100 million in cash."

"Hmmm.so it looks, so that's the price of the statue. Why should it be cash? Does your friend need money fast?"

"You're smart when you're dealing with money, Foxl. But you're not wrong. I want to tell you guys to be a little interested in buying it. If you sell this statue in the capital or another big city, I guarantee you can get 500 million more. And if my words are not proven, I will return your money 2 times. How's it?"

Kuro said that with a confident smile. Of course it does not make people just take out the money because of the talk of magic school students.

"Wooow... Do you still hesitate to buy a statue of Kuro that may be the only one in the world?"

Foxl offered to. Although he was famous, but many thought the action was inappropriate. How much commission did the sale of that crazy-priced statue earn? This must have been planned.

The result is predictable. No one dared to pay for the statue.

"I'll pay the statue 1 Billion Yold!"

"?!"

Unexpectedly from behind the crowd a slightly fat man shouted buying a statue of Kuro.

What shocked Kuro was that the man was with Laila and some bodyguards.

The man walked slowly towards the stage. The crowd instantly gave way to the rich man.

After arriving in front of the stage, the man observed the statue of Kuro meticulously while nodding a few times.

"real right. This statue is the latest work of sculptor Roku Migaka. Was I wrong, boy?"

"""?!"""

The whole person widened his eyes upon hearing the famous name in the art world.

Laila even knew that name.

"Roku Mikaga the sculptor who until now only made 5 statues. All his sculptures are irrefutable and are like living even from wood. And the price of his most expensive sculpture 100 billion. I hesitated a little when I heard the price of this statue, but it is no mistake this statue by Roku Mikaga. Do you know him, boy?"

"Yes that's it. But I'm surprised you can recognize this statue, could it be you-"

"I have 3 statues out of 5 in the world. So I can tell the sculpture you're selling is real, but after I thought it was true that you sold this sculpture for such a cheap price?"

"He wants to sell his statue for 100 million. But if it's sold for more, I don't think he'd mind."

The transaction between two parties in an instant was instantly completed.

Many people look disappointed. If they realized that the statue was the latest work of Roku Mikaga, they would all profit greatly. Honey, there's no cure for regret.

Finished selling the statue, Kuro intends to leave, but the man stops Kuro on the grounds that he wants to talk about something.

Kuro thought for a moment before finally wanting to. Laila who did not have activities finally joined.

Laila, Kuro and the man are now in a fancy restaurant that is quite close to the shopping area.

There were no customers other than them because the entire restaurant had already been ordered by the rich man.

Kuro and Laila sat side by side, while the man sat alone opposite them.

The man's bodyguards scattered around various corners of the restaurant to secure in case something happened. From the aura they exuded, the bodyguards were at least an A rank mage.

"I'm sorry I didn't bring any cash, so please be patient to take the money at another county bank. Before that, I will introduce myself, my name is Rich Man Heave."

"?!"

Laila's eyes widened when she learned of the man's identity. The man turned out to be one of the richest people in this empire. But he's not a noble.

He is also known to collect various antiques from all over the world.

"My name is Kuro Kagami, she is Laila my boyfriend and my partner."

"......."

Laila lowered her head as a sign of respect. Now calling her a boyfriend is not an embarrassment to Laila.

"It's nice to meet you both. But are you really the one who knows where Roku is? Frankly I'm just dealing with him?"

"I understand, but if you want to meet Roku, you have to tell me first. After that I will pass it on to Roku. You know he's a little troublesome."

"Hmmmmm......."

Rich is thinking. But he's not a fool. If contacting Roku could only be done through Kuro, then he should treat the young man better.

That was when the waiter came to bring a sumptuous meal to their table.

The waiter placed the order, when the waiter finished and left.

"I don't have any other choice? Well, I'll tell you why I'm looking for Roku. Be quick enjoy, I'll tell you after you finish eating."

Kuro and Laila end up eating together with Rich. Tasty. That was the taste of their food, but the portion that was not too much made Kuro still hungry.

After finishing eating, Rich looked at Kuro with a serious look.

"Actually I want to convey this directly to Roku, but that's fine. This is no secret anyway. I'm looking for Mr. Roku because I want to make a statue for me."

"In other words, you want to order a sculpture, but-"

"Yes. Roku never takes orders. That's why until now he only works 5 statues. Even so, I still want him to make a sculpture no matter what price I have to pay."

Hearing that, Kuro understands that Rich will do anything for Roku to make him a statue.

"May I know the statue you asked for?"

Rich suddenly picked up something in his pocket. It was the Cristal Age.

After suppressing Cristal Age, came the image of a beautiful and sexy woman.

"She was my only wife. Next week is his birthday, so I want to give him something special. Although I'm a fan of Roku, but my wife admires Roku more."

"So you want to make a statue with the model of your wife?"

Rich nodded.

"Yes. Now what are you gonna do. Are you gonna call Roku for his opinion?"

Rich looked anxious and hopeful. He loved his wife and wanted to see her happy.

"No."

"?!"

Rich's face was immediately filled with anger after hearing Kuro's words.

"Kurus..."

Laila didn't even understand the reason why Kuro said no.

"Silent. Instead of me saying it, why don't we go see him in person?"

""Eh??""

Rich and Laila were compactly surprised.

30 Minutes later the three of them were in the middle of a forest east of the town of Areshia, the forest of Aldea.

Not far from them the horse-drawn carriage used to drive them into the forest. Some of my guards to escort Rich.

They were now walking a bit into the forest tracing a small path.

"Kuro, I didn't know that Roku lived this close." asked Laila.

Rich even nodded in agreement with Laila.

"You're not lying? Frankly, I'll have my men kill you if you play me."

"Uggs..."

Laila smiled bitterly. He understood the reason Rich could go that far.

"You don't have to worry. Indeed Roku does not live in this forest, but I can guarantee he will make a statue for you."

"Eh? Whatchu mean?"

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

Rich understood Kuro's intentions. Even he had been suspicious since he knew Kuro's name.

"Youp. That's why we're here to find suitable and special materials."

"Hooo..."

Rich smiled happily, while Laila still did not understand too much.

Now they came to a large tree called Eve. The Eve tree was 2 meters tall and 20 meters tall. Although fertile, but there are some trees that are dead.

Kuro walked towards the dead tree and observed closely.

While Rich and Laila were observing Kuro from a little distance away.

"Miss Laila, you're really lucky to have a boyfriend like her."

"Eh? What do you mean, sir?"

"He's the most famous person in the art world, aren't you lucky?"

"Most famous? She's she? Don't tell me she is?"

"Is Miss Laila unconscious as well? Kuro if behind the tribe he said to be Roku. The art world would be a mess if you knew Roku was a boy. Nails..."

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

Laila simply fell silent and gulped. He today knows one more side of Kuro.

Crinng...

The sound of bells rang out as Kuro pulled the sword from its sheath.

With abnormal speed, he cut down the dead Eve tree. The tree fell and hit the ground.

Laila and Rich could even feel the ground shaking like an earthquake.

After cutting down Eve's tree, Kuro quickly cut the bottom of the tree by 2.5 meters and brought it to Laila's front.

The weight of the wood must have been hundreds of kilos, but Kuro was able to lift it with just one hand.

Kuro then turned his head towards Laila and Rich who were dumbfounded.

"Sir Rich, can you tell me a bit about your wife's nature or preferences?"

"Hmmm... He is calm and kind. He also likes classical music, but why do you ask that?"

"It is certain that the statue suits the taste of the master's wife."

"Hooo, yes you're right too, but what do you use to sculpt wood. You must not have used that sword, ha ha ha ha..."

Rich laughed out loud to find something funny. How not, it is impossible to make a statue with a sword.

"Ohhh.... You're absolutely right."

"Eh?"

Rich was silent.

"Creating a statue with a sword is impossible, but not impossible for me... Fu fu's.."