Chapter 1374: -1356- How cute
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At the same time, the students of Hagun Academy were already gathering in the dormitory hall.
One by one, the student knights stood quietly, saying nothing, but their eyes were burning with a determination and resolve that hadn't been there before.
Even Tomaru Renren and Saijou Ikazuchi were no exception.
Everyone exuded an atmosphere of unyielding determination, standing there in silent anticipation.
Among them, only two people did not share this atmosphere or show any sign of determination.
One was Arisuin Nagi.
The other was Misogi Utakata.
Misogi Utakata looked at the crowd, squinting as if finding them dazzling.
"As expected, everyone is quite remarkable," Misogi Utakata remarked.
"Indeed, after enduring the sword aura of Twin-Wings, everyone hasn't lost confidence but has instead strengthened their resolve to become stronger. They truly deserve to be some of the best at Hagun Academy," Arisuin Nagi agreed with Misogi Utakata's words.
However, Arisuin Nagi then looked at Misogi Utakata with a smile.
"Doesn't the vice-president plan to join them?"
Arisuin Nagi asked this.
In response, Misogi Utakata shook his head.
"I'll pass. I'm not a combat-oriented student knight. I can't recover like everyone else even after enduring such pressure," Misogi Utakata said, decisively giving up on the possibility of becoming stronger.
Arisuin Nagi nodded at this.
"Indeed, the vice-president's abilities are not suited for combat."
This was the reason why, despite being the vice-president of the student council at Hagun Academy, Misogi Utakata had never become a representative, nor participated in the selection battles.
It wasn't because Misogi Utakata was uninterested in the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival or was hiding something, but because in terms of strength, Misogi Utakata was indeed quite weak. He might even be the weakest in combat ability among the students at Hagun Academy.
The reason why Misogi Utakata was admitted to Hagun Academy and even became the student council vice-president was simply because he was the only cause-and-effect manipulation ability user in the entire academy.
However, Misogi Utakata's ability was completely unsuitable for combat, so he wouldn't, like the others, firm his resolve to pursue the path of the strong after enduring the sword aura.
Because Misogi Utakata had long since given up on that path, he treated Edelweiss' sword aura as just a small episode during the training camp.
"On the other hand, Alice, you are one of the representative players apart from Touka and the others. Being able to become a representative as a first-year has already proven your strength. After enduring Miss Edel's sword aura, haven't you been affected at all?" Misogi Utakata asked curiously.
But Arisuin Nagi's smile remained unchanged.
"Though I also want to become stronger, my motivation differs from theirs. I just want to survive, unlike everyone else who has such lofty dreams," Arisuin Nagi said nonchalantly.
"Survive?" Misogi Utakata was slightly taken aback.
But Arisuin Nagi continued as if feeling nothing.
"Besides, I'm not that remarkable. I became a representative due to luck, facing opponents that weren't particularly strong, and ended up winning all the way here. It feels a bit embarrassing compared to everyone who genuinely aims for the top of the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival," Arisuin Nagi said in an indifferent tone.
"Luck, huh..." Misogi Utakata looked deeply at Arisuin Nagi.
Indeed, Arisuin Nagi's opponents during the selection battles weren't particularly outstanding.
However, even if the opponents weren't exceptional, winning all the way to become a representative was enough to prove Arisuin Nagi's strength.
One must know that every student knight who became a representative achieved around twenty victories without a single defeat.
A single loss would mean losing the qualification to be a representative.
Arisuin Nagi's becoming a representative proved that he also achieved around twenty victories.
Winning in around twenty matches could not be explained by luck alone.
At this point, Misogi Utakata expressed his thoughts.
"You're very modest."
"Oh, have you fallen for me?" Arisuin Nagi teased.
"No... I haven't..." Misogi Utakata replied.
"That's too bad," Arisuin Nagi and Misogi Utakata continued to chat casually.
Until a while later...
"Your determination is commendable, it seems you have passed."
With this voice, Edelweiss slowly arrived.
"Hmm?"
However, seeing Edelweiss appear, everyone was surprised.
For a simple reason.
"Hmm~~?"
Edelweiss approached while humming a barely audible tune.
(((How... how cute...!)))
Immediately, everyone had this thought.
Not just the boys, even the girls blushed a little.
Edelweiss was in such a good mood.
That demeanor once again shattered everyone's perception of Edelweiss.
(One moment she's a gentle, kind dessert chef, the next a valiant valkyrie, and now this...)
Everyone's impression of Edelweiss kept changing.
But undeniably, this contrast was too charming, making even the boys, including Ikki, blush.
Naturally, seeing Ikki like this, Shizuku was full of displeasure, Renren was angry at Ikazuchi's embarrassed look, and Totokubara Kanata knocked Misogi Utakata on the head with an umbrella.
Only Stella seemed to have some realization seeing Edelweiss like this.
(It looks like Rozen has already met Miss Edel.)
Moreover, it seemed he had perfectly resolved their relationship, bringing a good conclusion.
(Congratulations.)
Stella sincerely wished for Rozen and Edelweiss's progress.
However, she would never say this out loud in front of Rozen.
Edelweiss, in this atmosphere, approached the crowd.
"Congratulations, you've all passed a significant test for yourselves."
Edelweiss's gaze swept over everyone, smiling.
"I believe that in the next ten days, you will become stronger."
This was Edelweiss's guarantee.
Then...
"Can we officially start the training now?" Todo Touka raised her hand to ask.
"Of course," Edelweiss nodded.
However, Edelweiss also glanced around and coughed before asking.
"Um... Is Rozen not here yet?"
Edelweiss seemed a bit unaccustomed to saying Rozen's name.
Everyone found this side of Edelweiss cute but also puzzled.
"That guy probably hasn't woken up yet," Stella speculated.
Almost simultaneously...
"Everyone's here?"
With this voice, the sought-after Rozen appeared.
His face was calm and emotionless.
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