Chapter 3
Part 1
*Ring* *Ring*
*Ring* *Ring* *Ring*
*Ring* *Ring*
*Ring* *Ring* *Ring*
*Ring* *Ri-*
*Click*
On top of the bed in a dark lit room where only light passes by through a small gap in a small opening made by the curtain covering the dim sun day light lies Kuro who had just recently woken up.
“Ugh…”
With sluggish movements, after he successfully turned off his alarm clock, he made his way to the bathroom.
‘My body still feels heavy’
Feeling nauseous at the same time very tired and sleepy he turned the faucet on while looking against the mirror and all the while scooping his hands and catches some water.
‘Cold’
It was 5:30 in the morning and even though having the sun already rising from the south the cold temperature of the surroundings was still not going up.
*Shiver*
Leaning his head nearer to the sink he washed his face.
Slowly his dull senses became a little sharper and his mind wide awake.
Remembering his fight yesterday he could only lower and shake his head with drops of water dripping along his face.
*Sigh*
Wiping it with towel he continued reminiscing yesterday’s battle.
‘I almost won… but in the end I still lost…’
During yesterday’s battle, his difference with other magicians was greatly emphasized.
He only held his own very well because of Maria’s training.
If it weren’t for that he would’ve quickly lost the round.
Staring at his hands for a moment he clenched it into a fist.
Remembering the competition yesterday, when he was about to deliver the finishing blow his body failed him.
It was an eye-opener that he can’t be one.
Voices started running through his head and complex things began flooding his mind.
When suddenly a single voiced cried out the most which expelled every negative thoughts he have.
‘You did well in that fight, I’m proud of you’
A small smile appeared on his gloomy face.
He doesn’t know why it made him felt comfortable but t seems that the acceptance of the people he knows felt great.
‘You don’t need to be accepted by everybody, just choose the right people to accept you’
‘I’m going to train you right?’
One by one Maria’s and Shiro’s voice began running on his mind.
“That’s right, moping doesn’t give any results, don’t waste your time Kuro”
With a slap on both side of his face he felt refreshed and wide awake when he suddenly felt cold at his feet.
*Drip* *Drip*
“Crap! I forgot-“
“KURO SHIRO! GO DOWN RIGHT HERE NOW!”
His voice was cut by a loud one in the household of the El Noilhe’s, it was Maria’s voice.
Speedily closing the valve of the faucet he made his way out of his room and into the dining room.
…
*Sszzhh*
The sizzling sound of fried eggs resounded in the quiet dining room, it was lit by a round fluorescent light but the dim sun light can be seen already, passing through the
windows of the room.
Arriving at the dining room Kuro go straight to the kitchen and helped Maria serve their breakfast.
“Good Morning“
*Yawn*
“Morning Kuro, go get the plates at the cabinet, take out the jug of water out in the freezer while you’re at it and after that wake Shiro up”
In the small sized building of the El Noilhe household, there were only three people living in it.
The El Noilhe despite being a lineage known for being a rich family lived in a small house. Maria, the boss of the household, despite having the name of El Noilhe was
separated from the main family for she wanted a quiet peaceful lifestyle.
It was not her style living in large luxurious mansion and having maids and butlers do things for her. She was a trained soldier from the army so she was very familiar on
doing things on her own.
Silence resounded again in the room as Kuro placed the plates one by one on the table.
Not knowing what to say since he violated Maria’s rule yesterday. Even though she said that he did well he knows that he would still be punished for doing that last stunt.
Lowering the fire of the stove a little Maria then broke the silence.
“So, how are you feeling?”
“Uh…I’m fine…”
“I see…nothing strange or new?”
“Nope
“Good”
“I’m sorry…”
“As long as you don’t do that again”
Kuro smiled as the awkward atmosphere between them vanished slowly.
They hadn’t been able to talk much after their last chat in the infirmary since he slept until the whole afternoon and when the three go home all were tired.
He didn’t eat dinner yesterday and go directly to sleep which was the reason he hadn’t been scolded yet.
“I will...”
After answering he then heard her made a sigh again, the tension between them was all gone now.
“You’re really an idiot, altering you’re body to accept Ro-type. Never mind that what’s done is done you’ll be cleaning the house this weekend, solo, as you’re punishment
hmm…and do the dishes for 1 month”
“What?! But I still got some things to do at school!...sorry for shouting”
Because of the shock of cleaning the whole house which hadn’t been cleaned for a month already Kuro unintentionally raised his voice but after realizing it covered his
mouth and lowered his head as an apology.
“Do you have any problems? As for the things you’re going to do at school you can do it on Sunday, you have no right to complain remember?”
“Yes, sorry”
After his apology he finally finished fixing the table.
“I’m going to wake Shiro”
“Yes do it quickly we only have an 45minutes left before the school bus arrives”
Looking at the clock it showed 6:30am, the first bus passes through their neighbourhood around 7:30-7:45am, in order for them not to miss that they gave a small window
of time to be exact.
…
*Pit* *Pat* *Pit* *Pat*
Arriving at the second floor Kuro made his way in front of Shiro’s room.
A black baby dragon plushie could be seen dangling at her door and a sticker that indicates the word “Shiro!”
*Knock* Knock*
“Shiro?”
Kuro asked out in a normal volume.
Silence passed for a second before he knocked again three times, this time a little louder.
“Shiro? Oi Shiro?”
No one answered again this made Kuro have a wry smile showed on his face.
After a last knock he held the handle and called out for the last time.
“Shirooo wake up we’ll be late”
*Sigh*
He was met by silence and finally gave up.
Turning the knob of Shiro’s door he opened it slowly.
“I’m coming in”
It’s unusual for boys to directly come in to a girls room, it may meant disrespect in the part of the boys but the two were close enough that he had an unwritten permission
to do this.
Entering the room one would be surprise how neat and clean it was despite Shiro’s personality for being noisy, bossy and such.
Books could be seen lined up perfectly on top of the shelf and her computer on the desk was neatly placed.
Having the dark room’s walls painted aqua blue gives it of a refreshing, cool atmosphere.
Lying down on the bed at the edge of the room was Shiro, sleeping peacefully.
Her bed and clothes was in a mess for it seems she moves unconsciously while asleep.
Walking towards her bed Kuro saw one little mess on the floor which was her shoes, picking it up he placed it neatly on the small shoe rack she had.
*Hafuuuuu….*
*Hafuuuu…*
“Shiro… wake up…”
Shaking her gently she saw no signs of her waking up.
“Shiro… breakfast is ready, wake up”
“Hmhm… 5 more minutes”
“Shiro the breakfast is going to be cold”
Ignoring Kuro, Shiro changed her position and faced the wall and continued to sleep.
Sighing Kuro used the last option he had to wake her up.
“If you don’t wake up Maria-nee’s the one going to do it”
“Good morning Kuro! Let’s have breakfast!”
Quickly sitting up straight though with her hair still in a mess she smiled and replied.
*Sigh*
Shiro had a habit of pretending to be asleep and he knows this very well. Though he was going easy on waking her up today since both of them had a battle yesterday but
for the host of this house what she says is a must.
…
The sounds of spoon and fork hitting each the plate or sliding with each other resounded on the dining room.
“Wow! This is so delicious!”
“Itadakimasu”
“Of course, since both of you did well yesterday I made both of your favourite breakfasts”
Fried Chicken Wings boiled in beef and Pork Chop cooked with garlic and salt could be seen newly cooked a top the table
The rich aroma of fresh cooked fried meat mixed by the morning breeze gave the three a very refreshing morning.
While Shiro was munching happily on her chicken wings, Kuro slowly eats his Pork Chop while Maria was drinking coffee all the while reading the newspaper.
Breaking the silence Kuro started a conversation by asking.
“hmhm, how did the battles proceed after I was out?”
“It all went well; no troubles were reported in the faculty”
“Hmm I see”
“I won easily ha ha…”
Laughing as she was already finished eating she then continued speaking.
“Well my enemy was not much of a big deal since it seems he was scared of me in the first place”
*Bonk*
*Sigh*
“Don’t let get into your head young missy or you’ll regret it sooner or later”
Hitting Shiro with a newspaper Maria sighed before she drank all her coffee in a single go to relieve her stress.
“I’m sorry…well anyway, Sheena and Crea both won their battles too, though like you Crea’s battle ended with a draw”
“Draw?”
Standing up Maria gathered all the plates that were already empty and answered.
“Her crazy self became curious as to how you did the last stunt you made. Good thing she did it after the battle which made her incapable”
A sweat drop appeared on both Kuro’s and Shiro’s face and both of them could only laugh wryly.
“I’m not sure with the crazy part Maria-nee, though I’m sure she got curious seeing something new”
“Ehe he he, I think a theory appeared on her mind the moment Kuro did it and wanted a result immediately”
“Well good thing again that I was there”
Placing the plates on the sink she continued.
“I can’t really understand what kids this day’s are thinking”
…
“Make sure the door is lock”
The three could be seen outside a medium size house in front of their small gate.
*Click*
Kuro handles the lock while Maria dictates all their daily checklist routine.
“Did you check the gas tank?”
“Yep it’s off”
Cheerfully answering Shiro checked her bag if she had left anything”
“Well then let’s go”
The three then walked off towards the bus stop which was a few feet away from their house.
After a walk in a span of 5 minutes they saw the bus.
Entering and finding a seat the three began some small talk.
“Breaking News: Baron ____ found dead yesterday in his mansion. He had a heart failure without the presence of anyone which was the reason of no immediate treatment
that led to his death. Though this seems like a natural occurrence, traces of foreign Suflet could be found in his body which led the investigators to link this to the recent
murder cases. His grieving family refused to have an interview yet but they said that there was no reason for their father’s death since they can’t remember their father
being involve in any con-“
“Another murder case huh?”
“Hmm what’s a heart failure?”
“…”
The three gave different reaction to the news they heard on the bus. Kuro muttered it as if it was a natural thing to happen while Shiro didn’t even bother on giving
comment about it and instead became interested on something she doesn’t know.
Maria remained silent but the two could guess that right now more things were running on her mind.
“Heart failure if I’ve heard right from Crea is an event where the heart stops and fails to pump blood”
“Owahh that’s scary, well does it occur always?”
“An unhealthy lifestyle could cause this but not so much that it would lead to death. I’m sure this is caused by ‘Elu’ again”
Finally breaking her silence Maria interjected between the two’s conversation.
“”Elu?””
Both Kuro and Shiro asked her out of confusion.
“It’s just the name given to the culprit of the recent killings. Investigators found some link between them and even after all that research we still haven’t caught the culprit
so for easier communication between us it was decided by the committee to named the killer ‘Elu’”
“I see that certainly could make things easier”
“I don’t know I think the name is ugly”
*Sigh* “It’s out of convenience Shiro which is the reason they chose it, not because of how it sounds”
“Of course I know that! Hmph!”
Pouting, she turned her attention from Kuro to Maria and asked.
“Well enough of that how long have this been going on Maria-nee?”
“Oi Shiro don’t ask those kind of things it’s classified and Maria-nee would be in trouble telling it to us”
“Its fine Kuro, I’m not obligated to follow the rules of the army though it’s unprofessional to do so but the information you two are asking is not that classified considering
how long the news have been pointing it out. From the past two months when this murder cases started happening”
“Hmm I haven’t noticed that”
“Well we are busy with school. But how could the media link all those cases together? Is because of the time between each case?”
“I can only say that all people killed during those murder cases were all link to a single event”
Remembering something Shiro asked quickly.
“Oh you mean the Inter-School Magic competition?”
“How did you arrive with that answer? Well certainly it’s a big event but there can also be other events happening now”
Maria confused as to how Shiro got the right answer asked first if she was guessing or not. Classified information are top secret and shouldn’t be revealed too much cause
it may affect the movement of the culprit.
Answering for her Kuro interjected between the two.
“Crea pinpointed out that the faculty of teachers took care of the event instead of the student council. More guards were placed within the school which led to us concluding
that it is really the Inter-School competition”
*Sigh*
Finally giving up Maria answer’s the two’s guess.
“You are certainly correct that it is linked with the Inter-School competition but we still do not know the reason why”
‘We have arrived at the Magi Academy! Thank you for riding the SBL Express’
“Well enough of that, just be careful you two. Tell me if you notice something suspicious. Remember not to pursue it”
“”We will””
Part 2
Four people were present and could be seen in an elegant room. Elegant paintings enhanced by the dark black walls give a royal vibe to the room in addition to the red
carpet and a throne.
All of them wore masks that gave off the heavy atmosphere around the highly decorated room.
With a single male with red hair, his whole faced masked by a black object with strips of red below on each eye sitting on the throne and two people standing beside him
which were his guards who also wore masks with white color.
Kneeling before him was a teen female with her face covered with the same black mask and her red hair flowing down on her back.
After a second of silence a monotonous voice came out from the female kneeling.
“Greed-sama, Baron ____ have been eliminated successfully, are there any other orders?”
Even with his face hiding behind the black mask, the man sitting on the throne could be known to the other three present he was smiling.
With a boisterous voice the man laughed and replied.
“Ha ha ha! That’s great! Really that is great! You never cease to amaze me. Passing blindly over 40 or more guards in that mansion without getting noticed you’re really
worthy to be part of the family”
“Compliment accepted. May I go now?”
Still replying in a cold voice the female stood up and asked.
“Oh you don’t have to be so cold to your brother, we’re family right?”
With a sarcastic voice the man on the throne asked.
*Zzzzm*
*Clang*
With a sudden boost in speed a bladed weapon could be seen pointed in towards the man on the thrown to which the female teen was holding only to be blocked by the
halberds of the guards beside him.
A different aura could be felt rising from the female who, not too long ago, was giving of a cold atmosphere.
“I AM NEVER A PART OF THIS FAMILY! NEVER!”
*Swish*
With a simple kick the female teen flew towards the room and slammed towards the door. The enforced door moved which showed the strength of the kick.
The man stood up and walk towards the female.
“Hold your horses there little girl, I’m just acting you know. Even I do not accept you to be part of this family, it is only because of my deceased grandparents that is why
I’m doing this”
Kneeling down and holding the chin of lying female he continued.
“Besides, are you really sure you should act like that in front of me? Do you want something to happen to…you know who? Ha ha ha…”
Ending his sentence with a laugh the female casted a spell immediately as the room began to shake violently.
The paintings fall down one by one and the two guards dropped down unconscious on the floor.
The only two people who were still conscious were the black masked male and the female.
“You dare touch a single finger on him; I swear I’ll kill you even if I die”
“Ho ho! Is that a threat?”
A mischievous look aura appeared again on the man as he then raised his hand and then.
*Slap*
It suddenly turned into a cold one.
“You don’t have the right to make threats remember that”
The strength of the slap with smoke rising from the hands of the male the female teen could be seen lying on the ground not moving and unconscious.
All the shaking in the room stopped happening.
Returning from his seat he pressed a button on his chair and two knocks were immediately heard.
“Enter”
Two maids entered also having masks hiding their face.
“Clean this place up in 10 minutes”
“Yes Wrath-sama”
Part 3
Waiting at the cafeteria Shiro and Kuro could be seen busily eating their own respective snacks.
Maria had been separated with the two the moment they entered the academy since she had work to do.
Finishing his tuna-bread sandwich Kuro asked.
“So Shiro what time is your next battle?”
“Hmhm now that you have mention it I haven’t seen the board schedule this morning”
*Sigh* “You should really list down all the things you need to do in a notebook so you won’t forget it”
“According to the schedule board at the entrance of the school your battle would be happening within 2 hours from now, you’re opponent, Sheena Runear”
Interjecting between the two an aqua haired girl appeared behind them.
It was Crea.
Carrying a tray of sandwich and a lemonade soda she sat in front of the two.
*Slam*
“SHEENA!? REALLY?!”
Slamming the table in surprise Shiro stood up only to be the center of attention in the cafeteria which made her blush and sit back again.
“Is that the reason she’s not present now?”
“The probability of that as a reason isn’t low but in the end it’s still guess. Even I haven’t seen her since this morning”
“I see”
“Whoaaaaa I’m getting pumped up now! I guess it’s now time to settle our score”
Speaking to no one Shiro became fired up and goes on her own world.
“By the way how are you feeling? According to Ms. Maria you tried the same technique as I did. You ended the battle easily but lost because of that…”
Ignoring Shiro, Kuro asked in a tone that ended with a little regret.
“Don’t worry it’s my choice to try it. Besides I failed to do it how did you do it in the first place?”
“Uh-huh ahmm I’m not sure-“
Shiro stood up and pulled on Kuro’s collar which halted his reply.
“Let’s go to the rooftop Kuro I have to practice!”
“Owah owah wait you’re killing me! I’m still speaking to Crea so stop it!”
“Do you want to come Crea?”
“At the rooftop right? I’ll just follow after I eat. I’m also need to check the student body”
“Okay, let’s go!”
*Dash*
Part 4
*Knock* *Knock*
On the faculty of teacher’s which was the headquarters of the committee of the current event resides Maria.
Wearing her lab coat, with a book on her left hand she was busily monitoring the different movements of the students and visitors as well as the information flowing in the
sea of net.
“Enter”
Entering the faculty of teachers was a small teen like lady who had a long blue hair matching her white porcelain skin.
“Um hello Ms. Mari-Owah”
*Blag*
“Ouch”
The lady tripped on a folder that was placed on the floor which made her hit another table that shook which led some items of it dropping.
“What are you doing? Ms. Uri Scwartz”
Immediately standing up she bowed so quick it seems her head was going to flew off.
“Waaa I’m sorry I’m sorry! I’m just here to deliver a report”
Extending her hand as quick as she bowed she apologized thoroughly.
*Sigh* “Seriously Uri”
Placing her hands on her temples, Maria felt she’s going to accumulate a headache.
“Get your act together; you’re already going to become a teacher here, how will you earn your students respect with that?”
“Yes mam…”
Feeling shame for herself she could only answer in a whisper.
“Never mind that what are the decisions of the high-ups?”
“They said that the finals would be held here…Majority of the board of committees picked this school as the place for the battle between the schools to be held”
*Sigh* “Why didn’t they picked up the one at Oreando? Their school was bigger than ours”
“I do not know…but from what I have heard even her royal highness chose this place as the setting”
“I see”
‘I seems my headache doesn’t end even in school’ Maria thought as she returned to her seat and began planning arrangements on the school’s facility.
“Well no one could oppose that”
*Ssssspppp*
Drinking her coffee in one go she then continued.
“URI!”
“YES?!”
“BUY ME SOME COFFEE WE’VE GOT MORE WORK TO DO!”
“YES MAM!”
Part 5
*Clang*
The sounds of steel clashing with steel could be heard on the rooftop of the Magi University.
A white haired teen versus a black haired one could be seen fighting closely at the top.
“How do you plan on fighting Sheena like this? You know she’s like a small replica of Maria-nee”
“Well this is part of how I handle those emotionless familiars. As for the gravity control I’ve got something in mind but I’m not sure”
“And what is that plan of yours?”
“Hm I know for sure that her gravity magic is weak compared to Maria-nee and so with just the right amount of Suflet Barrier I could counter it and even though it seeps
my Suflet slowly it would be on tolerable levels unlike for a high level that when I block it, the compensation would be the rest of my Suflet which is why we always become
unconscious”
Dodging Shiro’s blade Kuro tried to punch her with boosted speed only to be blocked by a spear which appeared in front of them.
Right now Kuro’s hand was as hard as steel which was the reason he could tolerate Shiro’s attacks.
Kuro currently do not have his tonfa with him so he could only do alteration on his own body which was the magic he was best at.
It gives him superhuman strength though in terms of a Changer, it’s normal.
“But do you plan on extending your barrier to your manifested weapons?”
“What do you mean?”
“Considering that each weapon you created has its own existence, it has its own properties such as its mass, weight, durability and such meaning it has its own
individuality and Sheena’s gravity magic would just make your weapon heavy and unusable”
“Oh that!”
Smiling proudly as she raised her hands and five blades appeared, two swords and three spears, which stabbed at the back of Kuro that halted his movements.
“I have a plan on that though you have to wait and see”
Ending it with a ‘Bleh’.
“Heh make sure you win. You’ve used up my precious time you know”
Noticing that he has nowhere to go he kicked on the blades to gain momentum and rush towards Shiro.
“Ha ha ha, of course I plan on winning”
With a quick exchange Shiro succeeded on halting Kuro’s movements the moment her blade pointed on Kuro’s throat.
“Oh wait, I don’t plan on winning it, I mean well ha ha I’m going to win you know”
“Shiro, remember too much confidence may lead to your loss”
“Of course I know that”
Part 6
Arriving at the stands Kuro found Crea sitting on the topmost corner looking on to the oval field.
The setting of today’s battle was an abandoned town where there were buildings that have cracks and some were even crashed, or half of the buildings have fallen.
It gives another perfect setting for the students to get a slight feel in reality on how a battlefield would look like.
It’s like the town at the center had just experience a tragic war.
Nodding towards her as a greeting to which she returned Kuro sat at the right empty beside her.
Since the stage between their two friends was still being prepared no turmoil aside from idle chat could be heard at the audience.
Silence field the atmosphere between the two since both of them were on the classifications of human beings in the ‘talker’ category.
It was a normal thing for the two who enjoyed peace but of course the heavy awkward atmosphere was still building up if one just stays put.
Breaking this Kuro asked what had been running on his mind since the morning the three met.
“Hey Crea, who do you think will win?”
Expecting an analytical and long explanation he was shocked to hear Crea’s reply.
“Truly even I do not know”
“Why is that so?”
“Since the first time we met all of you three have always exceeded my calculations. Yesterday was a proof of that. You know…I calculated yesterday’s odds and here it is”
Raising her tablet and showing it to Kuro it displays my his face and name with the opposite side of it showing the name Roe Lorellai who was his opponent yesterday.
Below was a long line of calculations, probabilities perhaps and names of spells he and his opponent knows.
With all the given information Kuro could only feel intimated at how well Crea could gather datum about her target.
Scrolling it down it shows 34% versus 72%.
“Wow 34% is quite high”
“Hmhm that is quite low you know…”
“Ah…he he sorry I didn’t expect a two digit number”
”Well never mind that. In a fight many things should be considered for the odds of winning and as well as loosing. I knew very well of how good you are physically but when
it comes to magic I know you’re not that well profound”
Feeling amazed again by his friend Kuro asked in a surprised manner.
“So you expected even my depletion of mana?”
“Yes but I didn’t expect you to push back your opponent so hard he had to be the one on the defense. Counting to the three surprises yesterday that’s one”
“Then what are the last two?”
“You winning”
Hanging his head down in defeat he could only accept the words of Crea for even he didn’t expect to do well on that battle. Besides all the things Crea do and act all have a
perfect explanation behind them.
“You really didn’t expect me to win huh?”
“I didn’t count out your chance of winning but as I have shown the odds are low. Though if it would somewhat comfort your feelings all of us rooted for you”
“Eh”
It was quite new to hear Crea soften her monotonous voice and Kuro having heard it only thrice or twice if he could remember it correctly smiled unconsciously.
“Thanks for that”
“Don’t mention it. Now going back the three surprises that third one is the last stunt you made”
Knowing what she was pointing out he could only laugh albeit a little forceful remembering the scolding he got from Maria yesterday.
“Well even I didn’t expect that”
“Hm if even you didn’t expect it then it seems that your body had adapted to the continuous alteration you have always made it undergone through. For it to be able to
accept Ro-type of soul is quite a feat.”
“Ha ha but Maria-nee said it’s dangerous.”
“Dangerous yes but impossible no, though when I tried it yesterday I thought I was going to die”
“Yep that’s a crazy thing you did”
With a quick sharp glanced she countered back
”I can’t leave all unknown things I see unexplained”
“Whoa I’m just telling the truth. Besides that what do you mean it’s not impossible?”
“Since the old times the boundaries given by we humans to the capabilities we can do with magic have always been broken. This is the reason we have what we call miracle
level. If what I guess is right your alteration magic is already near at that stage but could only be done and used by you and in you. It isn’t given much attention by those
around you and even you yourself because it is being buried by your lack of Dou-type of soul”
Scrolling down her tablet she opened it a new file and showed it to him.
“Base on my calculations it isn’t impossible to use it but given that a spell in the end is a spell using it continuously causes it to have a time limit which in turn gives that
inner alteration of yours time limit also. Having said that you could alter your body to accept Ro-type of soul but after your time limit you have to make sure that all this
Suflets in your body are removed which is why it isn’t impossible but it is dangerous”
“Miracle level huh”
With the flood of information given to him he could only do an empty reply as things began running on his mind.
If he could really use it and it was even Crea who said it so it should have some truth in it he would be on par with other magicians but this in turn would be betraying his
promise with Maria-nee.
“On the Aqua Blue corner, we have the first seed of this year’s Inter-Magi Selection for the Magi University. For a short introduction she is the fierce second year student
that has the nickname of Yang. A talented genius… SHIRO EL NOIHE!”
Breaking Kuro from his shock the battle of Shiro and Sheena seemed to be starting as he has heard the first announcement.
“That’s strange they are having an introduction now”
Crea spoke what had been running on their mind the moment the long introduction started.
Letting all the things running on his mind be washed away Kuro became focused on the oval field.
“Hmmm maybe because two seeded players are fighting?”
“I’m not sure of that but from what I have remembered last year there are no introductions done when the seeded players battle. Maybe there’s some problem”
“Hmm… Really? I can’t think of one”
“Please wait for a minute it seems the contender at the bright red corner still haven’t arrived yet”
“I see they are buying time for Sheena, I wonder where did Ms. President run off too?”
“Eh she’s still not present even in the school grounds”
“Judging from what had been said she maybe somewhere near and had already contacted the administrators cause Shiro would’ve won by default if not. It seems the judges
really wanted to watch this battle”
“I wonder what made her to be late; she’s the opposite of Shiro in terms of being punctual”
“She hadn’t told me any stories from our past meeting maybe she woke up late”
“Eh I think that’s impossible”
“Well, I think so too”
…
‘Where are you now Sheena?’
This thing had been running on Shiro’s mind as soon as she had heard the announcement.
Her spirit was so fired up the moment she received the news that Sheena was going to be her opponent.
‘It’s time to settle our score’
From the first time they met and the moment the two of them became close enough to insult each other freely, competitions had been done countless of times be it in the
exams of the school, games in the arcade, physical fitness test in their P.E. and to even who was going to arrive first at the classroom.
From the first time they met their score had been close together and they were alternately winning over each other.
It ended up with being 49 to 49.
It really should be 50 to 49 in her own favour but the reason she won that one was because Sheena helped someone during that time which causes her to falter.
…
Sheena and Shiro could be seen running on the uphill slope going towards the Magi academy.
Times during that their classes isn’t on the morning one, the two were able to go to the school with the accompaniment of each other.
“You’re so slow Sheena see that I’m ahead of you by 5 mm?” *Hah* *Hah*
Breathing haggardly Shiro taunted her friend all the while she herself was having a hard time keeping up their speed pace.
“What are you saying? Are you blind? Can’t you see I’m ahead by 10mm?”
Passing by the first store on the way to school the two boosted up their pace by increasing the Suflet being channelled on to their feet.
Onlookers that the two passed by could only give way in fear of their lives in case of a collision.
Finally on the last sprint towards their school with only a construction site dividing their distance away from the school the two looked at each other fiercely.
As of now their scores was tie 49 to 49 so this battle like any other was important.
“Prepare to it dust *Hah *Hah* Sheena *Hah* Mu ha ha haaaa *Hah*”
“I’ll make you eat *Hah* *Hah*that”
The two were sweating profusely for the crazy sprint they were currently doing
Nearing the school gates the two was about to decide the winner when suddenly.
“AHHHHHH!!!!”
A scream of a woman was heard.
It shocked the entire passerby to which it made them halt and of course it included the two.
Looking for the source right and left Sheena founded the source first and saw that it was a mother screaming for her child.
The reason why was because her child was unconsciously walking unaware of the incoming falling I-steel beam.
Shiro having founded it only a little later could react fast.
With the mother running towards her own child having her speed boosted, the distances between the two were still too far.
All other passerby screamed but no one help.
*Whish*
With a single sprint with her maximum output of mana placed on the soles of her feet Sheena sped up towards the child.
Her distance too was still too far, much farther than the mother, but she didn’t gave up.
She had to do something.
Thy soul of air be altered, Thy breath of nature be flawlessly rendered
When the beam was only two feet away from the child, her mother tripped with tears wildly gushing out of her eyes, unaware of the incoming danger the child finally
noticing her mother could only looked at her confusedly.
“AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!”
*Zzzm*
The steel beam halted when it was a feet away above the child.
The gravity around the beam changed as it levitated through the air.
Veins appeared on Sheena’s hand as she held on the beam with her magic.
“UGH!”
Relief appeared on the mother’s face when she saw that the beam stopped.
Though all hope was shattered when Sheena shouted.
The force created by the height of the fall, the momentum of the speed and the weight of the beam was too much for her to handle.
“SOMEONE GRABBED THAT CHILD I CAN’T HOLD THIS MUCH LONGER!”
As soon as she finished saying that terror could be seen filling the face of the mother again and could only closed her eyes unconsciously because of the pain.
All passerbies couldn’t react also because of the one after another changed in mood.
*Whish*
*Bam!*
With the terrifying slam of the beam, the ground cracked. It was slower than before but the weight was still heavy enough to do much damage.
“No…”
Light was lost in the eyes of both the mother and Sheena as they looked on.
“I failed…”
Silence filled the road as even the cars halted in surprised and one by one gossipers gathered.
It was all broken when suddenly.
“UWAHHHHH!!!!!!!”
“Eh…?”
Confusion filled the face of Sheena as she heard a children’s cry.
After the dust settled it could be seen that the child was lying on the ground after it tripped with a sudden push.
Below the steel beam was a long steel rod crushed by and was slowly disintegrating into nothingness as it was just a temporarily created tool.
*Bonk*
Having her head pushed a little Sheena still couldn’t react after the recent events and could only looked back blankly.
It was Shiro who was also sweating profusely after their sprint.
“What? It seems you’ve seen a ghost. Well never mind that let’s go we’ll be late for school”
*Silence*
Grabbing her friend who was still confused as to what happened, the two made their way towards the school.
After a short walk the two passed by the school gates with the other students going in and out at the same time.
Finally clearing her mind Sheena looked on to her and said.
“I guess this is your win”
“What are you saying? This is a draw you know?”
…
“I’M SORRY I’M HERE NOW!”
Breaking Shiro out of own reminiscence was a voice she was very familiar with.
Looking on to the other entrance of the filled painted with red she found no one.
Finding the source of the voice she wasn’t able to find it quickly not until she looked above.
It was Sheena waving her hand holding onto a parachute.
“YOU REALLY LOVE FLASHY ENTRANCE EH?”
“NO I DON’T THIS IS THE FASTEST WAY TO COME HERE”
“WELL ENOUGH TALKING AND GET DOWN HERE SO I COULD GIVE YOU A BEATING”
“It seems the red contender finally arrived. For introductions, she is the second seed of this inter-selection, the current president of the student council and an honor
student. Let us welcome Sheena Runear!”
…
“Well that’s what you call an entrance”
“Hmhm but her way of using the parachute is wrong. Look”
Pointing out, it can be seen that Sheena was landing directly below Shiro.
“GET OUT OF THE WAY!”
Sheena’s voice resounded towards the whole oval field only to fail its purpose as she landed on Shiro and the two became entangled with the parachute.
Part 7
“Ehem I’m sorry for all the interruptions. Now let’s begin this much awaited battle!”
“Going in the stage in a parachute when you suck at falling? Are you stupid?”
Rage filled the voice of Shiro as her white uniform was full of dirt upon the fall of Sheena.
After the fall another break was given since the two became untangled.
With the help of the facilitators the two can finally begin their match since Sheena still needed to have a barrier placed in her.
Though it was finally the start of the match the mood of the two had also changed.
“I said I’m sorry!, and don’t call me stupid! I warned you right!?”
“Warning!? When you’re already a few centimetres above me!?”
The two continued the banter as the audience even the judges began to feel restless as to when the two will start the match.
It was a good thing that the two were getting on the mood but their banter was never ending.
Finally interjecting between the two the announcer shouted.
”Enough talking and begin the match!”
It halted the two for it was a voice they knew too well, It was Maria’s voice.
With an unconscious behaviour the two stood up straight and both replied.
“”Yes mam!””
…
“I guess it’s time to begin huh?”
“Well don’t go crying later after you loose to me”
As the two continued to insult each other, it could be seen on their backs that mana was gathering.
Particles of water began to gather on the back of Sheena contrary to the back of Shiro were particles of dried oxygen piled up.
“It seems they want a flashy match, should we give them one?”
Asking haughtily Sheena began casting her spell on her mind.
Sheena, Crea, Shiro and Kuro, all four of them were masters of chantless spells. Of course there were spells that need recitation but the spells the four were mostly familiar
with they could cast it without even holding out a single word.
“You don’t need to say that, I always beat you in a flashy way right?”
“Shut up”
Apa Burst
Foc Explosion
Simultaneously shouting their spells a large ball of water and a huge tornado of lame collided in the middle of the field.
It caused a large amount of mist to appear as the evaporated water condensed in the air so quick.
Silence filled the filled as both of the two used this as a cover.
At the stand the audience were booing because the two couldn’t see anything.
This halted when they saw large amount of weapons floating on the air appear on the blue corned of the field.
…
“That’s Shiro’s spell I guess”
“Judging from the characteristic of the spell it could only be her”
“But doing so many of them at the same time, is she wasting her mana again?”
“Nope she’s doing the right choice”
A glow could be seen on Crea’s eyes as she watched on.
“It seems Sheena is also creating an army of familiars”
“Eh”
…
‘I’m going to finish this quickly’ had been running on Shiro’s mind as readied herself for their first clash.
She didn’t expect to win it quickly but that didn’t stop her from hoping it.
…
‘You’re in for a surprise now Shiro’ had been the one running on the mind of Sheena as familiars appeared one by one on her side.
All of this familiars have stone like orb embedded in their hand like the one Maria have.
…
The audience held their breath in anticipation as they looked on to the field.
Tension was rising up as the seconds passes by and the dust of fog was slowly clearing out.
*Silence*
*Wsssssss*
With the fog finally cleared up it could be seen that the two were intensely glaring at each other in contrary to their maniac smiles.
Shiro holds a blade on each side of her hand while Sheena’s knuckle glow brightly.
““I’m going to kill you…””
Arma Barrage
Martie a Marioneta
To be continued…
