One-Sided Evaluation (Revision)

"Fortunately, it hasn't started yet."

Among the spectators, Ikki and the others came from outside the stadium. Seeing the match hadn't begun, they looked relieved and then searched for seats to sit in.

"Why do we have to rush to watch that guy's match?"

There was a slight disapproval on Shizuku's doll-like face.

"Didn't he come to see my match yesterday?"

Ikki's qualifying round took place yesterday. It was unfortunate that he faced Kirihara Shizuya, one of the candidates for the Seven Stars Sword-Art Festival from Hagun Academy.

Although the process was a bit tense, even making Ikki want to give up, fortunately, with Stella's encouragement, he finally managed to break through, realized a skill called "Complete Mastery." and eventually won the qualifying round.

However, Hoshiharu didn't appear on the field yesterday, which made Shizuku feel that their friendship was not as strong as it could be.

"Don't say that, Shizuku."

But Ikki shook his head. He was very considerate of others, so he seriously helped explain for Hoshiharu.

"Hoshiharu's opponent in the qualifying round is a member of the Student Council. He's much stronger than Kirihara Shizuya, and his compatibility is much lower. He must be thinking hard about his strategy."

Kirihara Shizuya was a C-Rank Knight, but Totokubara Kanata was a B-Rank Knight, and the compatibility between them was neither good nor bad. If they fought, Kanata would most likely win.

Considering this, the situation Hoshiharu faced today might be much more difficult than what Ikki faced yesterday.

"Although that guy said some harsh words, he is still Ikki's friend. You're too narrow-minded to act like this, Shizuku."

Stella looked at Shizuku with a condescending expression on her face, looking very proud.

Last night, her relationship with Ikki took a step forward, and the sense of crisis she felt towards Shizuku had greatly diminished. Whenever she saw her, she felt an urge to show off in her heart.

Unfortunately, she was the princess of a foreign country. If she fell in love recklessly, it would undoubtedly cause significant problems. Therefore, the two of them agreed to keep this matter a secret and not tell anyone.

"Um, after all, there's nothing else to do, so why not come here to pass the time!"

Nagi interlaced his fingers with a very childlike look of anticipation on his face, "I also want to see if Hoshiharu-kun can win the competition like Ikki!"

Shizuku pursed her lips and said nothing.

"Look over there!"

While talking, Nagi suddenly noticed something and looked up at the auditorium with a surprised expression, causing several people to turn their heads to look.

On the upper floor of the auditorium, several figures entered from the corridor and appeared before everyone.

Their aura was completely different from that of ordinary Student Knights. Their whole bodies exuded an extraordinary sense of oppression. They had a very different smell from greenhouse flowers.

Among them was a tough-looking man with a bald head, a lively girl in a gymnastics uniform, and a shota with young teeth who looked like an elementary school student... And standing in front of them, leading everyone like a leader, was a girl with long chestnut hair in braids and a gentle expression wearing glasses.

"Are all the Student Council members here?"

Nagi could only sigh quietly.

"It seems they're also paying attention to this match!"

After all, one of them was a Student Council member, and the other was the Junior Brother of the Student Council president. Both had many connections to the Student Council. Who wins and who loses significantly affects their hearts. So, there's no reason not to come and watch the match.

"Oh my, I really didn't expect the first battle on the other side to be against Junior Brother Touka. Such a twist of fate."

Misogi Utakata, who was as short as an elementary school student, had an innocent smile on his face.

"This is very disadvantageous for Junior Brother Touka. I hope he doesn't get too injured, but that's unlikely. If you fight the other side, no one can avoid injury, not even A-Rank Knights."

His attitude was clearly biased towards Kanata.

"For Junior Brother, the best outcome is both sides losing, and it's almost impossible to win."

A tough man with a bald head, Saijou Ikazuchi, said in a deep voice.

"Right, although it's unfortunate, I'm not optimistic either!"

Tomaru Renren wearing sports clothes, also nodded.

Toudou Touka said nothing.

She just silently stared at the battle circle, but there was clearly worry in her eyes.

In this match, it was impossible for the younger brother not to get injured because Kanata's abilities were so terrifying.

Whether Hoshiharu could win this battle depended on one key – whether he could cross the bloody sword mountain built on the other side!

"The match is starting."

Touka reminded loudly.

At the same time, everyone in the Student Council, Ikki and his friends below, and even the entire arena focused their attention on the battle circle, which was only a hundred meters away.

"Finally! The first match today at the seventh training ground is so grand! Even before the match started, I, Tsukuyomi, as the commentator, am already excited! That's because both sides of this contest have such different characteristics. Saikyou Nene-sensei is still invited to be the commentator for today's match!"

"I haven't had lunch yet, and I'm a little hungry. Who can bring me some takeout?"

"Osh, thank you, Sensei, for your thoughts! Next, we'll invite the contestants from both sides to come out!"

From all the broadcasts around the venue came the enthusiastic comments from the announcer.

"First, out of the red gate comes the super handsome guy. He has stolen the hearts of many female students in less than ten days since school started. He's like an angel descending from heaven to earth! By the way, I'm also a fan of his! But don't think he's just handsome. In the entrance exam before school started, he had an outstanding record of defeating the new director, the World Clock former third-ranked Blazer in the world! The super freshman with the Noble Art Causation Interference System that can be called a dark horse, Nangou Hoshiharu!"

"Nangou-san, good luck!"

"You're the best!"

As Hoshiharu walked out of the gate, the place erupted with an astounding roar of support. The voices drowned out all other sounds at the scene, making him the focus of the moment.

But he ignored any shouts of support. He cut off his hearing and gave his full attention to the girl who came out from the gate opposite.

"Then, on the other side! Ranked second in Hagun Academy's rankings at the end of last year. She has participated in many 'special recruitments' and has real battlefield combat experience. She earned the title Scharlach Frau because of her Noble Art. She is also one of the representative contestants of Hagun Academy in last year's Seven Stars Sword-Art Festival, a contestant from Class 2 Year 3, Totokubara Kanata!"

Opposite Hoshiharu, the girl holding an umbrella walked to the battle circle with elegant steps.

"Now, the two strong Student Knights have faced off. Who will lose and who will win in this match has surely touched countless hearts. Now we will reveal the answer to this question!"