Where is Stella?

"Stella-san hasn't arrived yet?"

Touka looked at Tsukasa worriedly.

Tsukasa frowned, wondering what had happened to Stella.

"Aren't you supposed to arrive before the game? What is she doing?"

Even Nene frowned when she heard it.

The audience was in commotion and questioned the committee about what was happening.

At this year's Seven Stars Sword Art Festival, there were many people who came just to watch Stella. She was someone with the largest magic power and also the princess of the Vermillion Kingdom. When she was gone, the audience was greatly disappointed, and many people even yelled to complain.

"Tsukasa, do you know what has happened?"

Many members of the Hagun Academy looked at him.

Tsukasa was also speechless before he stood up. "I will call her." He had called her before, and she told him that she was going to arrive before her match, but she didn't come, which also made him worried.

Watching him leave, the others were also worried, but there was nothing they could do, waiting for him to inform them what was happening.

He walked to the quiet place before he called Stella, and the moment his call was connected, her voice was heard.

"Tsukasa!"

"Hey, where are you? Your match has started." His voice was full of helplessness.

"What?! Really? What should I do?!" Stella panicked.

"Calm down." As she panicked, he was calm. "Your identity is special, and the committee will do something."

As expected, the entire area was so loud, full of chatting and complaining to the audience.

The committee members were also chatting with each other, seemingly worried. They were also in a difficult situation.

If it was an ordinary student, that's fine. They could ignore this person.

However, Stella was special. She was the princess of the country, after all. If her right to participate in this event was deprived, the audience in the world wouldn't agree, and it also affected the international relationship between Japan and Vermillion Kingdom.

"So where are you now? I will come and take you."

"Huh? Really? I am in the middle of the train now. I am not sure why, but the train stopped suddenly."

She sounded happy when she heard he was going to come, but then she was worried. "But is that okay? You are in D-block, right? What if your match starts?"

"It's okay. I can fly. I will take you as soon as possible before my match."

"Thank you. I will be waiting here."

Stella decided to believe in him since she knew he should be able to do anything.

"Wait for me there."

Their time was limited, and it was impossible for them to flirt.

However, he couldn't help but frown, wondering whether someone had tried to sabotage Stella. Still, he could get her soon, so there was no need to worry, but before that, he informed the committee about Stella's situation.

Hearing his information, the committee was greatly relieved. After a while, they made a decision and informed everyone.

"Dear viewers, please be patient. According to reliable information, Princess Stella is on her way, and she will participate in the event. And after several considerations, we, the committee, have decided to postpone the match between the Crimson Princess and the Icy Laughter to the last match of today. Now, we will continue with the match on the B-block..."

When everything was clear, he returned to everyone.

"How is Stella?"

They quickly asked when he would return.

"Her train suddenly stopped. I will pick her up."

He made his decision without hesitation.

"Huh? You still have your match! What if you're late?!" The one who was startled by his decision was Shizuku.

"It's okay. I will return before that." However, he sighed and said, "But unfortunately, I might not be able to watch your match live, Touka-nee, Kiriko." The only thing he regretted was that he couldn't watch their match with his own eyes on the venue.

"What are you talking about? Hurry up and get her!" Touka urged.

"Yes, you can watch our matches online after all." Kiriko also didn't think it was good to leave Stella like this, and the match was also held live online, so he could watch it while he was on his way.

The only problem was it was hard to capture the battle process of two strong players, even with the high-definition camera.

However, he was worried about Stella. He kissed them and said, "I will be back soon."

"I know." Kiriko nodded, but then she asked, "How are you going to take her?"

"Like this."

He floated in front of them, then said goodbye. "See you later." He didn't waste his time and used his telekinesis to soar through the sky.

Watching him fly, many of them realized that his strength was even higher.

Still, Ikki was in a difficult position since he wondered how to defeat someone who could fly.

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"Fiuh..."

Stella sighed in relief while holding her smartphone. She was on her way to the venue, but unexpectedly the train stopped. She didn't know when it was about to move, but she knew he would be coming soon.

"Tsukasa..."

Her face flushed red since it had been a while since they had met each other.

They only parted for a week, but she felt something missing in her heart. The only comfort she could have was his used shirt. She often sniffed his scent, so it could ease her loneliness. Honestly, she wanted to monopolize him alone, and she didn't want him to be taken by other girls.

Thinking about her training in the past week, she was confident and waited for him to pick him up. She definitely didn't want to miss this battle since this would be the place where she could settle everything between them.

While she was waiting for him, she suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

"Huh?"

She looked around, but when she saw the window of the train, she saw a large sword that became larger and larger before she realized it was about to slash in her direction!

"Who?!"

She jumped back and escaped from the train without hesitation. The train was full of people, and if she used her ability, she would cause harm to the people around her.

*Slash!*

The train was cut in half like it was butter.

She jumped below the bridge on the riverbank, watching the figure covered in a black cloak.

"Good afternoon, Princess."

"Who are you?!"

Stella barked, feeling intense anger for being attacked.

"You don't need to know my name. All you need to know is that you don't need to come to the competition now since I will kill you!"

He leaped toward her and slashed his sword without hesitation.

"Laevateinn!"

A golden broadsword appeared on her hands before she cut down this man!

*BOOOOOOOOOOMMMM!!*