Pledge and Declaration

Looking at the other classes' students who had entered and were walking towards their positions, Class A truly felt the difference in enthusiasm from the audience towards both sides.

After all, as Present Mic had said, not long after they entered school, Class A had experienced an invasion from villains and managed to hold on. Even without considering the individual talents of these students, just this event alone was enough to draw the attention of most people.

However, Renault did not pay any attention to the looks of the live audience. His gaze kept wandering around several classes. Finally, in the ordinary class area, Renault found the most arrogant student among those who came to challenge their class in front of their classroom two weeks ago.

With his hair combed up, and the same indifferent look as before, who knew what kind of trump card this person had to be so arrogant.

Indeed, during the past two weeks, Renault had not investigated the situation of other classes at all, not even trying to learn about the quirks of the Hero Department Class B students next door.

And other Class A students were the same, they did not investigate the details of other classes either, focusing solely on rigorous training for the past two weeks. They all silently kept Renault's words in mind, letting others do what they wanted and preparing themselves fully to face all challenges.

Of course, all of the above did not include the Grape Boy Mineta Minoru.

After all the first-grade students arrived on the field and went to the podium, a woman wearing a tight-fitting suit appeared there as well.

The referee of this year's Sports Festival first-grade division, Midnight.

With black long hair and a simple mask covering the area around her eyes, her outfit was the most eye-catching thing about her which is the tight-fitting suit, still flesh-colored, with a pair of suspenders over the tight-fitting pants on her legs. She wore a pair of black high heels and held a whip in her hand.

"Midnight truly lives up to its name as R-Rated Hero." The appearance of Midnight also caused all the male students present to howl in excitement.

"There's no way anyone can resist that outfit, right?" said Kirishima Eijiro, who usually exudes a tough and masculine style, but now had a shy expression that is typical of a boy his age.

"No wonder Midnight-sensei is an R-Rated Hero!" Kaminari Denki chimed in, but his gaze remained fixed on Midnight.

On the other hand, Tokoyami Fumikage voiced his doubts, saying in a low voice, "Is it really appropriate for someone who is R-Rated to be a Sensei in senior high school?"

'Tokoyami's comment was truly spot-on!'

Renault nodded in agreement with Tokoyami's critique before looking towards Grape, whose expression was too embarrassing to describe.

"Silence!"

Commanded Midnight, who had garnered everyone's attention. Satisfied with the response, she began to carry out her duties as the main referee, "Representing Class 1-A, Renault!"

Although Renault had not received any prior notice, at that moment, everyone in Class A watched Renault walk out of the team and up to the podium at the front.

Approaching the microphone, Renault took a deep breath and then declared, "We pledge to uphold..."

After reciting a long list of conventional pledges, Renault was supposed to return to the team. However, at that moment, he took the microphone off the stand and turned to face all the students.

And on the side, Midnight had no intention of stopping this scene, apparently having communicated with Renault beforehand.

With all the students and audience watching, Renault said, "Enough with the formalities. This is a rare opportunity, so I'll talk about something else. First of all, for our own Hero Department Class A students."

Looking at his schoolmates, Renault smiled and said, "I think you're all ready to go. So let's aim to meet in the final round and do our best."

The final round? The Class A students looked at Renault with confident smiles.

Then Renault turned to the students of the other classes, his smile gradually disappearing as he calmly said, "I remember most of your faces from when you came to our class earlier. I hope you won't collide with us so soon in the upcoming matches because you are destined to be our stepping stones."

As soon as Renault's provocative words came out, the students of the other classes immediately showed angry expressions. Even those who were hiding well had their faces darkened.

But Renault didn't stop there. He continued, "As for the championship, I have already reserved it. If you want to fight for it, come at us."

With that, he placed the microphone back and finally returned to the team.

Iida Tenya looked at Renault as he came back and immediately said with a worried face, "Renault-kun, why did you say those things? Doesn't that make us attacked on all sides?"

"When do you think we were not attacked on all sides?" Renault replied.

"From the moment we entered Class A, we became the targets of everyone in the other classes, who are always trying to surpass us. What's more, my words will make you all more serious and cautious, right?"

"..."

All the Class A students, including Iida Tenya, were silent and expressed their agreement with Renault's words. After all, they had been preparing for so long, so why not just win all the way through?

With this thought, everyone gradually relaxed.

All the scenes of the Sports Festival were being broadcasted live on television screens across the country.

Meanwhile, in an undisclosed location, someone was also watching the live broadcast in their own room. In the dimly lit room, only one television was on, and the relaxed figure of Renault on the podium was being displayed on the screen.

Suzushina Yuriko, with her hair down and wrapped in a blanket, took a sip of coffee and then sneered.

"What's the point of this make-believe championship for these students who pose no threat..."

However, her gaze never left Renault.

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Renault's provocative declaration of war also caused cheers from all the audience present, and following this atmosphere, Midnight announced the first competition.

"Well then, let's start the first event right away! The first event is the so-called preliminaries, where countless students are defeated and eliminated every year. Therefore, the first event that will determine your fate is... the Obstacle Race---!!!"

Well, it's definitely a Sports Festival-style event, and it's a race that all 11 first-grade classes will participate in together.

However, Renault didn't think it would be a serious race. It was sure to have U.A. style special event. It was likely that many people would be eliminated.

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