53: The selection
It has been a week since the last test was held. And like usual Anos brought home his teammates with the addition of Lay and Misa to celebrate. As for the other union girls, although he wanted to let them join, the time is not right for it.
Just as when school was beginning to become a bit boring Emilia gave an announcement the made him a little interested.
" Students, today is a special day for all of you . Today we will select the candidates for the upcoming Sword's Tournament. So All of you head to the arena where we will conducted test for your qualification" Emilia said.
" Oh is it that time of the year already" Rimuru asked they all stood up to leave.
" hmm did you perhaps know about this" Anos asked curiously.
Rimuru gave him a look but sighed before answering " yes this Tournament is held each year to select the best swordsman in Delsgade. Rumors say that this tournament started after the legend of me being a renowned swordsman in the past "
" Oh if it's centered around you it might be interesting, " Anos said with a chuckle.
" Well if you want to get your title back you must participate in this tournament since the points that can be earned from this is quite high and at the end of the day these points shows whether you are even qualified for the crown" Rimuru said reminding Anos what his parents had asked him before.
~Flashback ~
" Anos-chan is your dream to become the demon king going smoothly " Izabella asked in one of their usual celebrations.
" Hmm, is there something special I need to do to become demon king mother " Anos asked as he put his spoon down.
" you see sweetie, I heard that to become a demon king candidate half bloods like us have to gather enough points. And those points can be earned by having high scores in the tests the academy is having. " Izabella said.
" oh it looks like I just have to ace every test I do then " Anos said with a grin.
" That's the spirit my boy , remember whatever your dream is we as your parents will always support you" Gustav said with his ever shiny smile while giving Anos a thumbs up.
~ Flashback end ~
" yeah I remember " He said as they reached the arena.
On the ground there were countless magic swords embedded on to the ground.
" Students, what we want you to do is simple. You must be able to wield any of these swords before the afternoon to qualify for the tournament. And if you manage to wield one you get to be personally guided by us. " said the huge man with twice the average person's height, dark skin, thick arms, and legs knotted with muscles. He also sports a beard.
" Yes, now go show us your strength and passion," said another man with normal height, long black hair, and sharp eyes.
These two are Gaios Anzem and Ydol Anzeo, two of the remaining seven elders. They were revered as the best swordsmen in Delsgade. So for most people just seeing them is like a great honor.
With great fighting spirit the students rushed to pick the swords. But sadly reality is quite disappointing.
" argg why is this thing not moving "
" arrrhhh this sword is devouring my magic power"
" arhh why do I feel so weak "
These were the normal responses most students say. Like everything that has a demonic nature all these swords have a collective consciousness to see who is Worthy to wield them.
Well if this test was easy would the demon elders even come to teach these brats.
" arggg " Sasha growled as she tried to move her sword. But like the others she too couldn't move it.
" what's wrong Sasha having a little problem with pulling your magic sword " Anos teased.
" Hmp if you are so capable why aren't you done pulling your own " she said sarcastically.
" ha You seriously are underestimating me here Sasha . There is only one sword that I can't wield in this universe " Anos said as he stretched his hand. Soon a magic sword that was near him trembled. And soon it began to fly towards Anos at an increasing speed.
Soon the blade landed on Anos's hand and it glowed red signifying the sword had successfully made a pact with him.
" ooh cool but Anos why didn't you say you can wield any sword. " Sasha asked, completely ignoring what happened earlier. One thing she learned from being with Anos is that everything he does is abnormal so you gotta see everything as normal to keep your sanity.
" It is the holy sword Evansmana said to be wielded by Hero Cannon " Answered Rimuru instead of Anos. She seems to be bored.
" Why the long face " Anos asked with a raised eyebrow.
" it's getting boring here you know " she said with a sigh.
" why not try to participate in this tournament" Sasha asked.
Rimuru sighed again, " that's what I was about to do but now, looking at these people's talent and will I already lost interest.
These guys would be dead as soon as I take my blade out. "
" Oh that's quite interesting, would you mind if we have a spar then " Lay said walking towards them with misa. After the test both of them have been hanging out with each other more frequently.
" sigh lay I know your obsession with a blade is quite admirable but is it really worth the Hassel " Rimuru said pointing at the two Demon elders who are quite unable to move towards Anos due to her presence.
Lay shrugged and said, " if they are joining I'm not complaining "
Rimuru sighed while saying under her breath " what a drag "
She just snapped her fingers and a sword that was next to her flew towards her. As it was floating next to her she gripped the handle as the sword glowed red.
Lay also went near another sword and picked it up from the ground like it was nothing. he then turned to Rimuru and took a stance.
As they both were about to clash loud laughter was heard making them look at the source.
" Hahaha wonderful it looks like three students managed to pull their magic swords out,
Anos Voldigod,
Rimuru Tempest,
Lay Grandsley,
You three students are the ones that passed this exam . And as we agreed we will teach them personally so folks get ready, lessons start now " Gaios said as he dashed towards Anos swinging his massive blade.
Ydol also didn't stand still. He dashed towards Lay and Rimuru.
While anos parried Gaios's blade with ease the ground beneath him cracked due to the pressure .
' hmm since this guy wants to spar so much why don't I humor him' thinking so Anos started to retaliate with his own strikes making the clash quite intense.
As one battle was going on , on the other side Ydol is repeatedly trying to strike Rimuru and lay with his dual swords but to no avail. Lay with his magic sword blocked most of it and Rimuru,
Well she just dodged them like it was nothing. She didn't even use her sword. She placed it on her shoulder and dodged the sword strikes with just moving her body like a certain saiyan.
To anyone else it looks like Ydol is not aiming his strikes correctly which is wrong. His strikes are just too slow. Rimuru without even using<Thought acceleration> can dodge them with ease. And she wasn't even paying attention to this fight as she was busy thinking,
' how the hell did these two cowards get the guts to challenge me when they were even trying not to look at my eyes earlier '
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