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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 1 */ Improved the English a bit more.</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 2 – Ruin City (Ruin’s Gear)==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> Two days passed, and it was time to depart for the examinations in Wanheim.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 60 Academy students who'd passed the mock tests at school. Accompanying them were several men from the New Kingdom's Military. These men had all taken the test as a group. Together, the expedition set out for the Principality of Wanheim.<br /> <br /> Although it controlled an area smaller than the New Kingdom, the Principality of Wanheim still held a vast domain. Thus, it too was ranked among the major powers of the world.<br /> <br /> The season was now early autumn, but Wanheim’s climate was a very warm one. So, the travelling attendees were happy that they did not have to wear warmer clothing.<br /> <br /> The only downside was that the one-way trip lasted for over four days.<br /> <br /> They sometimes traveled by boat, sometimes overland through other nations. Occasionally, they would encounter wild animals and unlucky bandits. They would also need to use Drag-Rides to fly through shortcuts.<br /> <br /> But they still mainly rode via carriage to the test site at Ruin’s Gear.<br /> <br /> Initially, everyone was excited to see exotic peoples and landmarks. They were all jumping with enthusiasm. But after four trying days of travelling via carriage, their enthusiasm had drained.<br /> <br /> “Oh, but this really is troublesome! Why must we slowly travel on the ground like this every time?! Why not just use our Drag-Ride to fly over directly? That would be way better!”<br /> <br /> At the back of the carriage, a restless Lisha gazed boringly out the window.<br /> <br /> “Because, you can't risk running out of strength before the exams even start. Wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse? Besides, others can't just use Drag-Ride casually like us.”<br /> <br /> ”Muu…”<br /> <br /> Sitting opposite Lisha and calmly reading, Krulcifer whispered the slight reprimand.<br /> <br /> Despite having sat in the bumpy carriage for so long, she still looked quite refreshed, and Lux admired her for it.<br /> <br /> ”Kuu… Lu-chan…”<br /> <br /> At the same time, Philuffy, who early had dozed off into a beautiful dream, rested her body on Lux's side.<br /> <br /> To avoid disturbing her and make sure she got as much rest as possible, Lux didn’t want to wake her up so he kept still. Though her bountiful twin peaks happened to reach his arms. Moreover, as the carriage kept bumping, Lux’s arm was buried deeper into her bouncy chest, which couldn’t help but make Lux’s heart race.<br /> <br /> “Hey, Tennen Boke (natural air head)! Quit getting so close to him! Don't you see you're bothering Lux?!”<br /> <br /> Lisha, who had been sitting next to all of this with increasing envy, could not keep her frustration under wraps anymore and finally yelled.<br /> <br /> ”………Ahhh, I don’t mind at all, let's just let her sleep.”<br /> <br /> Lux smiled wryly in an attempt to soothe Lisha.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 08.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “That’s right. To be precise, you don’t feel the least bit troubled. Rather! you feel happy——Or, at least you look very happy with this situation.... Now, you aren’t saying all this just to maintain this compromising pose, are you?”<br /> <br /> Krulcifer snapped her book shut and regarded Lux with a stare as icy as the color of her hair.<br /> <br /> “It—―it’s not like that, I swear! Krulcifer-san, don’t give voice to such strange imaginings——Uwa!?”<br /> <br /> As Lux was trying (and failing) to avoid the increasing pointed barbs of the two girls, he was saved by a lucky distraction——<br /> <br /> '''*Duang!*'''<br /> <br /> Suddenly a deep bell resounded outside.<br /> <br /> ”——Hmmm?”<br /> <br /> This bell's sound and the one from the Cross Field were very different. This bell had a slightly solemn and calm tone. It rendered Lux speechless for a moment.<br /> <br /> ”Everyone, let's take a break for a bit. If anyone still has the strength to disembark from their carriage and look around, you might see some very interesting sights.”<br /> <br /> Soon after he heard Relie-sensei’s voice, Lux gently straightened the sleeping Philuffy up, opened the curtains, and looked outside the carriage.<br /> <br /> Then——<br /> <br /> ”Uh-what?!”<br /> <br /> He couldn’t help but issue a sound of surprise and admiration.<br /> <br /> ”……Amazing.”<br /> <br /> ”Beautiful… Such a glorious city truly exists.”<br /> <br /> The other girls hopped down from the carriages parked on the hillside. As they laid eyes upon this scene, they too let slip sounds of admiration.<br /> <br /> Reflected in their eyes were the majestic white-gold walls surrounding the octagonal city.<br /> <br /> There were soaring watchtowers located at each of the eight corners of the walls. These surrounded the giant hemispherical palace in the middle from which radiated numerous streets that were divided into beautiful blocks dotted with numerous parks and clear ponds.<br /> <br /> Inside each of those blocks, one could see numerous red-brick houses and other marble buildings, distinctly arranged by height. They made sure that each block dazzled with bright colors.<br /> <br /> Antique castles and buildings defined the city.<br /> <br /> The people probably built up the rest of this city based on that very theme.<br /> <br /> ”The Ruin City, also known as Ruin’s Gear. Where we are, inside of the Principality of Wanheim - You could easily place it on the same level as the Imperial Capital in terms of a City.”<br /> <br /> Jumping off the carriage next to Lux, the Academy's Headmistress and also Philuffy’s sister——Relie-sensei came to Lux's group and started speaking.<br /> <br /> “Ruin, City (Ruin’s Gear) ……”<br /> <br /> When he was a child still living in the Old Empire's palace, Lux had heard about this place.<br /> <br /> The Second Ruin “Dungeon” was located just beneath the city. It had already been integrated within the city's construction itself.<br /> <br /> The city had constructed numerous defenses to combat the Abyss that often found their way out of the Ruin. At the same time, there was also active research into the treasures that were excavated from the Dungeon. Thus, this place was a major hub for competing research institutions.<br /> <br /> Built in the center of the city was a great palace. The upper part of city was the residential quarter often referred to as the Canopy. The middle area was home to a large clearing, and lowest portion held a gate that connected to the Dungeon.<br /> <br /> Originally, if one did not possess an exploration license, entry the Ruin was strictly forbidden. But due to the special nature of this site, certain exceptions were possible for the certain guests.<br /> <br /> “I used to come here often for negotiations. I will say, though, this is my first time coming here since I became the Headmistress! Wait till we get past this mountain, we'll be to Ruin City in no time!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, right on time! I’m also starting to feel a little motion sickness. I can finally breathe a little easier after hearing that.”<br /> <br /> Lux sighed with relief, Relie-sensei smiled at him and said,<br /> <br /> “You've nothing else to say? Well, I guess that's is our Lux-kun’s style, after all.”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Sensei?”<br /> <br /> Lux was a little puzzled. Relie-sensei revealed a rare, subtle expression, and then turned away. Her voice became somber.<br /> <br /> ”A messenger from the palace informed me... he said that you acted as bait as part of the “Imperial Capital Recapture Plan”? That you did that in order to save me? I'm sorry that I couldn't thank you earlier, Lux.”<br /> <br /> ”You really don’t need to thank me. I volunteered to do so. As Airi said, I’m just doing whatever's needed.”<br /> <br /> Lux said with a wry smile, Relie also faintly smiled and said.<br /> <br /> “You really haven’t changed at all, really——It’s great to have you here beside Phi.”<br /> <br /> Relie-sensei seemed to think so from her heart, but the fact was, it was Lux who wanted to say those words.<br /> <br /> When he was little, Lux witnessed the Old Empire abandoned its citizens when they were in dangers and fell into a hell of despair. If not for Philuffy who saved him at the time, his future would not have been as bright.<br /> <br /> (That’s right, that time——to create a happy life for Airi and Philuffy, I vowed to be at war with the Old Empire.)<br /> <br /> This was the only desire that the young Lux craved.<br /> <br /> In order to achieve this desire, Lux studied from his imperial brother Fugil, read all of the books in the palace and devoted himself in Drag-Ride training.<br /> <br /> At that time, he firmly believed that, as a member of the royal family, he would be able to do it——<br /> <br /> However, in the end he didn’t achieve it.<br /> <br /> Just before Lux seized the answer to his conviction, the unfinished result was taken away.<br /> <br /> After that, he then traveled around the country as a chore prince to observe the situation after the revolution, and finally came to the school to get a new life.<br /> <br /> Right now——<br /> <br /> “At the very least, just treat this as an elder person meddling with other’s businesses, but I think you should be more concerned about yourself. If you have any troubles later, you can absolutely shrink away from responsibility and let the adults go solve it. At least I don’t want you to have bad memories because of me.”<br /> <br /> “If Relie-san is in jail, I and Philuffy will be sad.”<br /> <br /> ”Is that so……Maybe you’re right.”<br /> <br /> Lux immediately replied, Relie smiled.<br /> <br /> ”Headmaster, it’s almost time to go.”<br /> <br /> At this moment, instructor Raigree came up and said so, Relie nodded.<br /> <br /> ”Alright, then let’s go. If Phi is still sleeping, I’ll trouble you to go wake her up.”<br /> <br /> ”Yes.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded his head and went back to the carriage.<br /> <br /> After another thirty minutes, they reached the Ruin City (Ruin’s Gear) of the Principality of Wanheim.<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> Going through Ruin City (Ruin’s Gear) main heavy door and advancing on the clean and smooth road for ten minutes, they finally reached the military installation site that conducts the tests, in addition to the dormitory at the side.<br /> <br /> The military facility covered an area almost the same size as the kingdom’s Academy, but it excelled even the city of Cross Field in term of the number of facilities<br /> <br /> After getting permission to go through the gate, they began to unload the luggage from the carriage.<br /> <br /> After entering the facility surrounded by walls, Lux looked around for a moment, immediately he found a familiar group of girls.<br /> <br /> ”Faa! I’m really tired…….The carriage was way too crowded, my waist and butt are killing me…..A, Lux-chi, how are you?”<br /> <br /> Tillfur greatly stretched her entire body, and she waved her hand when she spotted Lux.<br /> <br /> Then, he also saw Sharis and Noct who just finished unloading luggage——They were well known in the Academy as the Triad, at the same time he saw his sister Airi.<br /> <br /> ”You’ve worked hard. And also——Thank you for taking care of Airi.”<br /> <br /> Before departure, because Airi looked a bit strange, Lux was worried a bit, so he asked the three who boarded on the same carriage to look out for her.<br /> <br /> ”Please do not arbitrarily ask them to do such a strange thing. But for nii-san to care about such a thing, it’s really unexpected.”<br /> <br /> At most, the person of concern Airi was a little embarrassed till her cheek was red, furthermore she stared at Lux intensely.<br /> <br /> ”Ara ara~, Lux-kun is worrying about you, Airi-chan, this time you should frankly thank him, isn’t harmony between sibling a very good thing?”<br /> <br /> Sharis cheerfully smiled while stroking Airi’s head, Noct also spoke.<br /> <br /> ”No, I think this is because Airi has her pride, after all in daily life, she wanted to be of help to Lux-san.”<br /> <br /> ”Wait…….Noct, don’t say such baseless words! It’s because my brother is always reckless, so I have to be worry about things–– ––”<br /> <br /> ”A~Noct, Airi-chan is actually a good girl.”<br /> <br /> ”Ahaha……..”<br /> <br /> Looking at Tillfur’s smile, Lux smiled wryly, but his heart was relieved.<br /> <br /> (That’s good, although I’m concerned about her situation, at least it seems okay.)<br /> <br /> Taking a break after finishing uploading their luggage, they were greeted by the military officers and cadets of the Principality of Wanheim, who brought everyone to visit their dormitory.<br /> <br /> First were introduction of the facilities and basic rules.<br /> <br /> To introduce all kinds of facilities from eating, bathing, resting, treatment, sleeping, and how to use them, Lux’s group was walked through the entire place.<br /> <br /> Because they had not yet see the street outside so they were not clear, but these were Drag-Ride related facilities, so extra efforts were put in the desire, causing the standard of living here somewhat even better compared to the Cross Field city.<br /> <br /> However, because of the Ruin’s Gear’s own unique terrain, compared with the Cross Field city, it structures were more compact and complex, easy to get lost before one got used to it.<br /> <br /> ”Say, the soldiers of this country all seem to be belligerents, their gaze toward us is stinging.”<br /> <br /> Walking along the road, Lisha suddenly whispered.<br /> <br /> Female basically had better constitution to use the Drag-Ride–––– although this was the truth, not just the “men first women second” country like Arcadia Old Empire, countries that truly training female Drag-Knight to expand their own military power were not many.<br /> <br /> Basically, the concept of “war is a man’s duty” was entrenched in many countries.<br /> <br /> Even some countries that promoted equality between men and women, female soldiers were at the maximum up to no more than thirty percent.<br /> <br /> Due to that, although this place had many female aristocrats and he thought it was one of the special cases, in reality the actual situation did not seem so.<br /> <br /> Listening carefully, he could hear the men from the Principality of Wanheim standing around were quietly discussing.<br /> <br /> ”Look, they are the group of people known as the new generation of the New Kingdom Academy.”<br /> <br /> “What, they’re all girls. Even if they have the advantage of having high compatibility to Drag-Ride, but not to the degree of calling themselves “the new era,” it seems like their male soldiers has no future.”<br /> <br /> “You see, that’s the rumored Prince of the declined Old Empire, as if also want to challenge the test this time. Obviously he was just a collared dog of the Queen, but still be able to look so calm, he really is shameless––––,”<br /> <br /> Most of the soldiers were throwing curious glances, but some rude soldiers were still whispering with each others.<br /> <br /> ”Fuu…….”<br /> <br /> Lisha had been ignoring these ridicules, but she still stared back with a dissatisfied look when she walked past.<br /> <br /> ”Lisha-sama, please be moderate.”<br /> <br /> Lux quietly stopped her, Lisha sighed softly.<br /> <br /> ”……I know, I cannot simply be provoked by this kind of weeds, but they still make a fool out of my knight, which made me really angry.”<br /> <br /> ”As long as you feel so in your heart, I have been very satisfied.”<br /> <br /> “Furthermore, if we really follow them to “make it clear”, we will need to have an excuse. What a shame.”<br /> <br /> Lisha revealed a dangerous smile, Lux cannot help but smile wryly.<br /> <br /> Actually, Lux was not angry.<br /> <br /> After all, for them, only because they were ignorant of what happened abroad, they could only make subjective assumptions based on some groundless rumors.<br /> <br /> No, not only that, based purely on the past struggles between the Principality of Wanheim and the Old Empire, only being targeted by this level of ridicule was a blessing.<br /> <br /> And——<br /> <br /> ”Right, next I’m going to go someplace else, we are to dismiss here.”<br /> <br /> When Lux was contemplating, Raigree-sensei stopped and announced.<br /> <br /> “Those who want to rest follow me back to the dormitory. As for those who want to visit other places – right, Dilwy-dono, can I trouble you?”<br /> <br /> ”E…….!? A, Ha, haa….., I know.”<br /> <br /> Giving that jumbled reply was a New Kingdom military officer who accompanied the group; a man named Dilwy Froias, a noble.<br /> <br /> He had slender body and delicate features, which was very rare in the army, but gave an impression of being indecisive.<br /> <br /> The young man was very honest and serious, but because of his unambitious air, on the contrary it caused people to not be confident in him.<br /> <br /> “Speak louder when you say it! My substitute should not act like this!”<br /> <br /> ”A, yes, sorry. Ok, leave it to me.”<br /> <br /> Dilwy looked a bit embarrassed and confused for a moment before answering with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Although Raigree-sensei exploded just now, she immediately returned her calm and left with the rest of the classmates.<br /> <br /> “Well, shall we go? First of all… Yes, let’s go and have a look at the exercise field.”<br /> <br /> Dilwy led everyone to visit the exercise field.<br /> <br /> ”I always feel that, he is not the same as a normal male officer, completely unreliable…..”<br /> <br /> Lisha looked at him and sighed.<br /> <br /> “That’s not completely the case.”<br /> <br /> At this time, Sharis came and gave an unexpected reply.<br /> <br /> ”Although he is now resigned from the front line, but he is, the same as Raigree-sensei, also one of the New Kingdom’s number one Drag-Knight; his personality is also very honest, and he will also meticulously face any missions, he is very well-known in the army.”<br /> <br /> ”Is that, so?”<br /> <br /> Lisha was a bit surprised, Sharis also continue very emotionally.<br /> <br /> “A few years ago, I had also received his sword guidance, he had several times went abroad to improve his sword technique, and thus became a first-class Drag-Knight. For his craftsmanship and weapons, he had also won the title ‘Silver Flash’.”<br /> <br /> As expected from the daughter of the Duke House, of one of the Four Great Nobles.<br /> <br /> She was probably well aware of story of nobles, so she was very clear in her description.<br /> <br /> ”Hm. But it’s really strange. If in the New Kingdom right now, there is such a ‘male expert’, it will certainly already become a topic….”<br /> <br /> Hearing Lisha’s question, Sharis lowered her voice.<br /> <br /> “I heard that during the revolution he was traveling abroad and injured his right hand. Due to that he can no longer display his original strength –– so don’t ask him about these things, okay?”<br /> <br /> “I know, I won’t ask.”<br /> <br /> Was it because she saw some hidden circumstances in the matter? Lisha did not ask anymore and replied honestly.<br /> <br /> (Because of being injured that he couldn’t fight as before……. huh?)<br /> <br /> Listening to Dilwy’s cruel experience, as Lux was thinking about it, he suddenly heard the sounds of footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> ”Hoo, this is interesting. I heard there’s a group of representatives from the far away Arcadia Empire coming———Kukukuku, it seems like they’re nothing much.”<br /> <br /> Showed up in front of them was a group of large people, dressed in male military uniforms––––they were the soldiers of the Principality of Wanheim, and also were Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> Leading the group of uniformed people was a man with a scar on his face.<br /> <br /> They were different from the group of people they had met previously, as they exposed blatant hostility toward Lux<br /> <br /> “Really, if the New Kingdom’s military must depend on these guys, seems like the New Kingdom is really in decline, how unsightly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> ”……….”<br /> <br /> These male soldiers did not let the other party saved their face and continuously slandered Lux’s group.<br /> <br /> But, Dilwy, who was standing at the front, just turned his head down and endured them all.<br /> <br /> (Sure enough, coming to the Principality of Wanheim we will have to certainly face such a thing.)<br /> <br /> Of course, it wasn’t like the soldiers of the Principality of Wanheim did not have humility.<br /> <br /> After all, Arcadia Empire in the past had conducted military interventions to its surrounding countries.<br /> <br /> In reality, those were military invasions to the surrounding countries<br /> <br /> The older the bordering countries, the longer their royal and aristocrat families had faced the pressure from the Empire.<br /> <br /> This a-hundred-plus years of struggles had left a deep scar. Even now there were still people bearing that grudge in mind.<br /> <br /> Not to mention the Empire had just collapsed five years ago, renaming it to New Kingdom basically did not solve this problem.<br /> <br /> But it still didn’t vindicate how these soldiers were unable to restrain their grudge and anger in this place.<br /> <br /> ”Tch…..”<br /> <br /> Faced with the oncoming heavy hostility, the girls were forced to move back.<br /> <br /> The leader Dilwy had also turned away, unconfidently chose to avoid their sights.<br /> <br /> “Hey hey, you guys aren’t daring to even retort? You’re calling yourself soldiers of the Old Empire like that?”<br /> <br /> A man walked up and blocked their way.<br /> <br /> In a blink of an eye, Lisha who were walking beside Lux also ran out of the group.<br /> <br /> “––––Hah, a group of dogs looking down on people. The Old Empire had soon collapsed and had no more relations with us. Still trying to find fault here, do you think doing that can erase your shame in the past?”<br /> <br /> ”…..Tch, what did you say!?”<br /> <br /> “You want to insult us? At most you guys just happened to win against our participated soldiers in the All-Dragon Battle, do not think that you can win against us––––.”<br /> <br /> The Wanheim soldiers rebuked angrily.<br /> <br /> However, Lisha did not waver even for a little, her red eye emitted sharp glint like sword, showing a confident smile while staring back at them.<br /> <br /> “Boring. You guys obviously came here to pick a fight, the result is I say one word and you guys cannot refute? What else do you guys want?<br /> <br /> “Damn, since you said so ……”<br /> <br /> An angry man went to Lisha.<br /> <br /> In the moment this man was about to pull his Sword Device from his waist––––<br /> <br /> ”This, it’s best if you guys stop here?”<br /> <br /> Lux immediately rushed in front of Lisha, his hand was also pushing back the sword hilt.<br /> <br /> ”Wha——!? You are……!?”<br /> <br /> Witnessing Lux’s quick but fluent movement, the man was a little shocked. Then after seeing Lux’s hair and eyes, he widened his eyes and said hysterically.<br /> <br /> “Isn’t this a noble of the Old Empire who afraid of death? You dare to show up in front of my face!”<br /> <br /> At this explosive moment, suddenly on the narrow road——<br /> <br /> ”——Everyone, stop here.”<br /> <br /> Hearing the high pitched voice of a girl, everyone present stopped.<br /> <br /> The two youths wearing the uniform of the Principality’s officer appeared on the road<br /> <br /> ”They are——“<br /> <br /> “Long time no see, everyone from the New Kingdom.”<br /> <br /> ”A——……….so boring, why do I have to come with you.”<br /> <br /> Smiling and saluting at them were the two teenagers who fought as the representatives of the Principality during the All-Dragon Battle.<br /> <br /> One with a neutral appearance, with his hair tied to the back was the teenager, Coral.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, another with neat blond hair, with a hot-blooded face and sharp eye was the teenager, Greifer.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 09.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, we are late. I would like to sincerely apologize for the offensive actions of our soldiers just now. I hope you guys can forgive them. We will punish them appropriately according to military regulations, please forgive us this time.”<br /> <br /> ”Don’t, don’t joke with me!? We didn’t do anything——“<br /> <br /> The male soldier began to make excuses with a worried face.<br /> <br /> “Stop wasting time, do you know how loud your voices were? We could even hear them clearly across the street, so the Princess told us to come and look at the situation.”<br /> <br /> ”Uu…..”<br /> <br /> Hearing Greifer’s rebuke, the face of these rugged male soldiers lost color one by one.<br /> <br /> Then they immediately followed the staggering man with the scar and left.<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry to have troubled you, everyone from the New Kingdom.”<br /> <br /> Seeing them leave, Coral bowed to Lux’s group and apologized.<br /> <br /> “No, we’re fine, it’s just that ——”<br /> <br /> Lux replied, looking towards Greifer.<br /> <br /> They had met a month ago, during the All-Dragon Battle held by the New Kingdom. He served as a Drag-Knight fighting as representative of the Principality of Wanheim so there were some connections between the two people.<br /> <br /> Leaving the always friendly and helpful Coral aside, seeing Greifer, who had a grudge against the Old Empire, to help them was somewhat unexpected.<br /> <br /> “Do not misunderstand, I have not yet accepted you. But it’s a little bad to……provoke the Princess’s anger.”<br /> <br /> “Greifer actually really cares about Milmiette-sama.”<br /> <br /> “…… Coral, even if you are the princess’s valet, don’t think you can take a mile after been given an inch?”<br /> <br /> Greifer whispered a warning with an unsatisfied look, while Coral, the pale green hair teenager, was looking at Lux’s group<br /> <br /> It seemed that they had special positions even in this Principality of Wanheim.<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, but if you want to visit the facilities, then let us valets of Milmiette-sama to be your guide, what do you think?”<br /> <br /> ”…….Ha!? We!? I didn’t say I’ll help!?”<br /> <br /> ”What are you waiting for Greifer? You still have to lead Lux.”<br /> <br /> Coral smiled reminding him, Greifer frowned.<br /> <br /> Dilwy hesitated for a moment, before he finally accepted the proposal.<br /> <br /> “Ok, for Lux-kun, actually there is a bit of another matter to attend, we will meet again later.”<br /> <br /> Finishing speaking, Coral gathered everyone else into a group.<br /> <br /> ”Wait, wait a minute!? Only the two of us?”<br /> <br /> To be honest, because Greifer had always been harsh on Lux so he was trying to avoid him, looking around for help.<br /> <br /> But Coral exposed a mischievous smile and moved his mouth near Lux’s ear.<br /> <br /> ”It’s alright, although he looks like that, Greifer has always taken good care of others.”<br /> <br /> Then, Coral took Dilwy and the rest away.<br /> <br /> On this spacious road now were only two people, Lux and Greifer.<br /> <br /> ”……E, etou, because I do not know where to go, so….. sorry to bother you.”<br /> <br /> “Ha …… To be honest I really do not want to take this job, but it can’t be helped since I’m on an errand.”<br /> <br /> Greifer went on without motivation and Lux followed behind after a short distance.<br /> <br /> ”……..”<br /> <br /> It was very awkward.<br /> <br /> Although Lux had no relation in this, Greifer lost his father when he was little due to the Old Empire, so Lux basically did not know what to say.<br /> <br /> They obviously were peers of same age, but Lux couldn’t even find a topic of conversation.<br /> <br /> “What are you afraid of? I can’t believe this and the person who could fight against me last time is the same person.”<br /> <br /> Greifer as always with his proud attitude, continued to walk forward.<br /> <br /> Looking from the dormitory, they were advancing to the center of the Ruin’s Gear.<br /> <br /> “… The, the Ruin’s Gear’s structures, are really interesting.”<br /> <br /> “What’s so interesting about it? I feel it’s just troublesome.”<br /> <br /> ”A, I, I see…..So, look like you have a good relationship with Coral, you usually…..”<br /> <br /> “We are only together because of our job required us to move together. Our relationship is not really that good?<br /> <br /> ”Is, is that so…….”<br /> <br /> This was hopeless, the conversation couldn’t be started at all.<br /> <br /> Because there was no proper conversation, it was leading to Lux feeling dejected­––––<br /> <br /> “Hey! Have you now become silly? Don’t fall down the stairs!”<br /> <br /> ”Uwa!? So, sorry!”<br /> <br /> While walking up the stairs of the building, Greifer stared and roared at Lux.<br /> <br /> (Sure enough, he hates me——huh?)<br /> <br /> Raising his head and observing carefully, he spotted the handrails had many cracks, it seemed to be fragile.<br /> <br /> (Is it, is it because it’s dangerous that he warned me, right……?)<br /> <br /> Although Lux noticed this, but Greifer did not say anything else and kept moving forward.<br /> <br /> “That, for warning me just now, thank you.”<br /> <br /> “……Let’s make it clear first, I am not a wild dog that destroys things randomly! Furthermore, that time was my misunderstanding, plus I was the one who picked the fight. At least in general, I did not specifically pick a fight with you.”<br /> <br /> It seemed that Greifer didn’t particularly have high hostility toward Lux.<br /> <br /> And like Coral said, he would take care of people.<br /> <br /> Lux couldn’t help but felt relieved. Unknowingly, the Ruin’s Gear giant hemispherical palace appeared in front of his eyes, here was the destination.<br /> <br /> ”Here is ——?”<br /> <br /> ”Here is the gate to hell, well—some happy-go-lucky officials at the capital described this as ‘The Lid of the Treasure Chest’.”<br /> <br /> “Here, is the gateway into the Ruin……”<br /> <br /> Although he had heard the rumors, but actually seeing it he was still nervous.<br /> <br /> ”In the upper part of the palace –––– ‘Canopy’, there are the Central Square and City Hall. The underground is the second ruins ‘Dungeon’. However, the next place we’ll go to might not meet up to your expectations, we’re going to the upper part.”<br /> <br /> As Greifer said, the center of the palace had a spiral staircase connected to the Canopy, but the way leading to the underground was in another way.<br /> <br /> “Ok, although I just said I harbored no hostility toward you, but the next place we go to might not be the case.”<br /> <br /> ”E….?”<br /> <br /> Greifer turned back and gave a meaningful caution, Lux was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “I will tell you the man who had summoned us here. ‘Blue Tyrant’ Singlen Shelbrit, he who presided over the “Seven Drag Paladins” will held a round table discussion here.”<br /> <br /> ”——!?”<br /> <br /> Lux,after hearing the name, immediately tensed his body.<br /> <br /> Without enough time to prepare himself, they had come to the front of the hall.<br /> <br /> Because this place was on top of the ruin with Abyss, the hall was enclosed in several layers of stone walls<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> Today, they were gathering in one of the rooms.<br /> <br /> “Gentlemen, thank you for specially come here. First of all, at this moment we Seven Dragon Paladins’ can finally gather, I am very happy.”<br /> <br /> A man holding a wineglass full of deep red wine, his unique deep voice resounded through the room.<br /> <br /> ”Why, are you here——“<br /> <br /> Lux, who saw the man after just entering the room, asked cautiously.<br /> <br /> It looked like this was just a small military conference room, the room had almost no decoration.<br /> <br /> At the center table in the main seat, there was a man.<br /> <br /> This man although he was short, but his words and gestures were especially sophisticated, his black eyes seemed bottomless.<br /> <br /> He was wearing an eerie dark blue cloak, not even taken off his hood, but just sitting there with a smile.<br /> <br /> He was the current Commander of Blackend Kingdom’s guards as well as “Seven Dragon Paladins” vice-captain, “Blue Tyrant” Singlen Shelbrit.<br /> <br /> Beside him was someone who was even shorter——A platinum haired girl.<br /> <br /> She was appointed a few days ago by Ymir Theocracy as one of the Drag-Knights of the “Seven Dragon Paladins”, Mel Gizalut<br /> <br /> This girl looked like a child from the outside, only her mouth was smiling with interest while looking at Lux.<br /> <br /> “What’s wrong? Hurry up and sit down, did you get tired after climbing up the stair? Do not hesitate to take a break first, this great me allowed it.”<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 10.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> Singlen was buried deep in between his armchair, his whole body leaning back as he said that.<br /> <br /> Sure enough he still showed his familiar slovenly look even at another country.<br /> <br /> “I am standing because of reason, as I am prepared to leave immediately.”<br /> <br /> Lux sighed, looking at him with weary eyes.<br /> <br /> “Hey, why? Don’t you like the Princess-sama’s specially prepared rooms? What an arrogant guy. Can’t be helped, I better go ask them to change the room.”<br /> <br /> “For what reason, did you specifically summon me, who am unrelated to the “Seven Dragon Paladins,” to participate in the discussion of the round table.”<br /> <br /> Lux did not go along with Singlen’s joke, but asked indifferently.<br /> <br /> However, the concerning person had a look as if nothing had happened; furthermore he revealed a faint smile and looked at Lux with a surprise expression.<br /> <br /> “You are really forgetful, I told you, right? Because your country has not elected a ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ candidate, so in the past I found a temporary substitute.”<br /> <br /> “I remember I have refused on the spot. Have you forgotten?”<br /> <br /> “Kukuku … … you really seem to hate this. Then I will first not treat you as a candidate. However, you still need to listen to this discussion and then decide the future path. So——you first of all should just represent the New Kingdom, participate as a representative of the New Kingdom.”<br /> <br /> ” …….!?”<br /> <br /> Lux exposed a surprise look, Singlen was showing a fearless smile.<br /> <br /> ”Chore Prince, quickly sit down. Or do you want to continue to waste time for all the guests here? We are all very busy. All of these happened are the fault of you guys for not electing a “Seven Dragon Paladins” candidate.”<br /> <br /> Singlen indifferently warned, this again made Lux tensed up.<br /> <br /> He was still insolently arrogance, and didn’t show the slightest flaw.<br /> <br /> Not only did he not compromise, but also use those sophistries to get the pace of the conversation into his hand’s control.<br /> <br /> Compared with those controlling New Kingdom who didn’t have any abilities, dealing with the person in front o fhim was much harder.<br /> <br /> “You just need to listen, at most it will take some time, please forgive me.”<br /> <br /> If he resisted, he was afraid that it would only lead to heavier blame. Lux could only honestly sit down.<br /> <br /> Then Greifer sat down next to him, leaving three vacant seats.<br /> <br /> “OK, we’re all here, how about we first begin from self-introduction? My name is Singlen Shelbrit, I’m appointed by the World Agreement as the vice-captain of ‘Seven Dragons Paladin’, please take care of me.”<br /> <br /> ”………”<br /> <br /> ”We all must have heard of the World Agreement? There are many complex articles regarding the investigations of the ruins. There are considerations of the Drag-Knight’s strength in relation to their Abyss subjugation, then again according to their merits to determine their World Rank. Now that is to say, as the Vice-Captain, I rank second.”<br /> <br /> Lux, Greifer, as well as Mel Gizalut showed no reaction.<br /> <br /> Then according to instructions Greifer introduced himself by simply saying his name. Then the turn of the young girl came.<br /> <br /> ”First time meeting you, I am the ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ of Ymir Theocracy, Mel Gizalut, please take good care of me.”<br /> <br /> She was wearing a unique styled dress, with black and white colors like a lovely girl.<br /> <br /> However, her big eyes were filled with determination and her breathing suggested that she was ready to fight as any moment.<br /> <br /> “It’s rare to see the ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ sitting together in one room. Originally, I was looking forward to this, but now they seem pretty weak, boring. Anyway, again, take care of me”<br /> <br /> ”…….”<br /> <br /> Smiling innocently, Mel Gizalut finished her introduction. The room was quiet.<br /> <br /> The air was filled with an inexplicable sense of tension, and finally it was Lux’s turn.<br /> <br /> “I’m Lux Arcadia, and I am attending this meeting as a substitute, so I suppose I don’t need to speak.”<br /> <br /> ”Originally the Old Kingdom seventh Prince, now living in Cross Field City and enrolled in Cross Field’s Academy, the chore prince who is worked hard by the officer cadets who are noble girls.”<br /> <br /> ”A…..!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just sat down, Singlen sitting at the opposite immediately exposed his identity.<br /> <br /> “Now is the lowest Drag-Knight, the Drag-Ride he is using “Wyvern”, fighting style is not attack, only special defense type, so getting the such a name as “Weakest Undefeated”, and —— oh yeah, If I continue I’m afraid it will cause problems, right?”<br /> <br /> ”Sir Singlen.”<br /> <br /> Lux looked at him with cold eyes and protested, but Singlen did not pay attention to it.<br /> <br /> ”Huh? What is it? Don’t need to thank me, this level of supplement explanation is my job as the ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ vice captain. You’re welcome.”<br /> <br /> “…… If it’s all right, can you listen to my request? Because tomorrow I still have to attend the upgrade test, so I wanted to get back to the dormitory before midnight, please?”<br /> <br /> Lux sighed, and changed his strategy.<br /> <br /> After all, if he went head to head, there was no way to win.<br /> <br /> So Lux decided to wait and find a way out.<br /> <br /> “You’re really strong headed…….there’s no other way, let’s get started. I have sent messengers to the Kings of the countries and their sides have received the message, but I’ll say it again.”<br /> <br /> Singlen paused for a moment, and then the conversation suddenly became serious.<br /> <br /> ”’Dragon Marauders’, have any of you heard of this name?”<br /> <br /> “……‘Dragon Marauders’?”<br /> <br /> Lux asked, Mel had a puzzled expression, Singlen nodded and said.<br /> <br /> “Well, it’s the mercenary group that has been expanding aggressively in recent years. Drag-Ride mercenaries are not really that unusual. However, their real purpose is a big problem.”<br /> <br /> “Uncle, your opening is too long. What are those sneaky guys prepared to do?<br /> <br /> Greifer rudely asked.<br /> <br /> “They should be secretly plotting to overthrow our country.”<br /> <br /> Singlen raised his mouth to answer immediately.<br /> <br /> “Overthrow huh, so how will they do it?”<br /> <br /> Mel wasn’t surprised, she asked while still maintaining an innocence look.<br /> <br /> ”As I said, the ‘Dragon Marauders’ is a Drag-Ride mercenary organization, as long as there is money, they will ambush on the battlefield, waiting for action. There are a lot of people who will hire them, such as rich families, rulers, politicians, and there are——arm dealers among countries that are hiring them.<br /> <br /> ”………..”<br /> <br /> Singlen looked meaningfully at Lux, and Lux remained silent.<br /> <br /> He thought of Heiburg’s military adviser, Dark Merchant Hayes.<br /> <br /> That girl who was supposedly had connection to the Ruin, she also had anything to do with the ‘Dragon Marauders’?<br /> <br /> “But this is strange, the mercenary group behaving this way is commonplace? Why do we have to discuss it here?”<br /> <br /> “In other words, in fact, this is also our fault, Greifer. You will often hear of this argument. Since the early discovery of the Drag-Ride treasure slumbered inside the ruin, the pioneers, who in order to monopolize these treasures, had agreed on a set of rules. The whole All-Dragon Battle system is also a big part of it. And for example, we from the Blackend Kingdom is very far away from this ruin; even if we have an exploring certificate, we can’t simply go in to explore. So we normally pay tolls to other countries to explore together to make up for this shortcoming. But this sooner or later will leave a gap, you dare say that this isn’t a possibility?”<br /> <br /> ”And, what you mean is——“<br /> <br /> ”Everyone wants the Drag-Ride slumbering within the ruins, but exploring the ruins will mean they will inevitably face the Abyss. Only strong Drag-Knights can have the ability to compete with the Abyss, and the right to explore is decided by competition between the Drag-Knights, in that case the strong countries will only become stronger and stronger, while the weak countries will be left behind farther and farther.”<br /> <br /> Lux sensed the true implication in Singlen’s words.<br /> <br /> Countries that had been lucky to get ahead developed the World Agreement in order to keep themselves in the first place.<br /> <br /> However, unfortunate countries and people were placed under restriction.<br /> <br /> Not only small countries without Ruin, even territories that have relics within great countries will have gap opened.<br /> <br /> This separation would create under-the-table power struggles. One might look and thought it was calm like water surface, but underneath is a burning flame of disputes.<br /> <br /> “Don’t you think this is very unreasonable? At most we don’t really need to care much, after all the people who are enjoying the benefit won’t think this is unreasonable, or pretend not to see it.”<br /> <br /> ”………”<br /> <br /> ”As a result, they must face limited assets; those in power, politicians are afraid to lose their power. Once the military power gap becomes bigger, then their rights and property may be taken away at any time so they are anxious. The mercenaries Drag-Knight spot this as a money-making opportunity, moreover some people will depend on them to break the balance, and they might even steal the Drag-Ride and treasures in the ruins.”<br /> <br /> Singlen half mockingly laughed and then sighed.<br /> <br /> He shook his glass, and slightly leant his body on the chair.<br /> <br /> ”Of course, as you also knew, there have been several rebellions in various countries. Therefore, the situation surrounding the Ruins is also unstable and very dangerous, and there might even be unexpected situations. The group of thieves might cause disaster in the ruins that is unprecedented in the past. We Blackend Kingdom also had a ‘disaster’ occurred, a new Abyss calls Nocturnal(Phantom Devilman).”<br /> <br /> The ‘Disaster’ of Blackend Kingdom turned one-third of its territory into scorched earth.<br /> <br /> It was the incident that became the impetus for the recall of Singlen who was once exiled by the royal family.<br /> <br /> After that, although it had not yet been confirmed whether it was true or not, but compared with the Abyss in the past, the new Abyss’s strength was overwhelming——the matter of Nocturnal had also been heard in the academy.<br /> <br /> “And then finally, it’s the turn of us the ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’, is that what you’re saying?”<br /> <br /> Mel showed a bold smile, Singlen nodded.<br /> <br /> Uniting the countries as well as strengthening combat capability, in order to oppose the threat of Ruins, and confronted the “Dragon Marauders”.<br /> <br /> That was probably the reason the ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ existed.<br /> <br /> But——<br /> <br /> ”Surely the outside world thinks so, however, have you thought about the implication inside this? To the end which side is right? One side who does not distribute the benefits derived from the Ruins, and afraid of it being taken away by others, and monopolize everything, are the major powers, the pioneers, royalties and nobles in the right in your view? Or the other side who cannot get the exclusive treasures, but can only use mercenaries to plunder those in power. Standing under different circumstances, can we dare to say that we are right?”<br /> <br /> Singlen jokingly laughed at it all.<br /> <br /> Greifer listened to his words, couldn’t stand it and sighed.<br /> <br /> ”Haa……So what are you trying to do? I’m just a mere Drag-Knight, I have no interests in what is good and bad…….And vice captain-sama, this kind of things are for the people above to judge isn’t it? If you want to waste time, then I’ll go back first.”<br /> <br /> Really worthy of Greifer, he was such a person.<br /> <br /> He had an indifferent look, watching it all from the perspective of a calm bystander.<br /> <br /> “So, what do you want to do as a representative of the country? Do you want to join hand with the ‘Dragon Marauders’ because Blackend Kingdom has no ruins?”<br /> <br /> Then Mel Gizalut of Ymir Theocracy said contemptuously.<br /> <br /> Only to see Singlen put down the glass and bent his mouth.<br /> <br /> “——No, I will not allow helps on either side.”<br /> <br /> He whispered in a dim voice enough to shake the ear membrane.<br /> <br /> Lux and three people exposed a look of astonishment, Singlen tapped his forehead with a finger.<br /> <br /> ”You didn’t think about it? At the present, wars have been bogged down since a long time ago, ever since the discovery of ruins ten years ago, the scale of the war has also been suppressed. But this has not perfectly ended the war, so this ‘Dragon Marauder’ is the side-effect.”<br /> <br /> Singlen put his feet on the table like an uneducated child, a devil-like smile could be seen deep inside his hood, he looked at the three people one by one.<br /> <br /> ”The battle between two sides is inevitable, before the destruction of one of them, I am afraid they will also spread to the citizen to intensify the struggle. In the past, my country had also fallen into disaster because of riots. So——Here, as the leaders of the countries are not present in this conference room, I have a proposal to tell you.”<br /> <br /> *Bam!* Singlen put his Sword Device on the table and exposed a fierce look.<br /> <br /> ”Let the elite Drag-Knights of this world create a unified country. A new army leads by us ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ to bring an end to this war, and also the governments of this world.”<br /> <br /> ”What…..!?”<br /> <br /> Hearing these words, Lux was dumbfounded.<br /> <br /> These words sounded impossible.<br /> <br /> Singlen’s statement was clearly a rebellious incitement for them to oppose the government of each country.<br /> <br /> ”……..That doesn’t sound sane, what are you planning?”<br /> <br /> Even the usual unconcerned Greifer looked at him in caution.<br /> <br /> ”I don’t think this is surprising, I just want to save my country. As I just said, once this mud-like battle intensified, then it is bounded to have huge casualties. Before the situation turn into this way, we rule this world by our own hands. It is a salvation in a way.”<br /> <br /> Just like that, Singlen indifferently and confidently woven his words.<br /> <br /> On one side the pioneer countries that got prioritized to explore the ruins, amassed a large number of Drag-Rides and Drag-Knights, and then at the other side was those who wanted to catch up but have no ruin inside their territories, and could only depend on the mercenary organizations.<br /> <br /> If Singlen’s words were true, then his idea might not be mistaken necessarily.<br /> <br /> ”Well, it’s really noble. But, why should we even do that? No——it’s better to say how can you guarantee we could do it successfully?”<br /> <br /> “To win over the public sentiment you will need a just cause, and people to lead them. Evil foreign enemies and Abyss, if we can defeat these enemies that is threatening the existence of the common people, we can be seen as heroes. And the only people who can do this are us, elite Drag-Knights. We can then protect the people, conquer the lands, preserve the country existence. We can be way better than the backward system of long ruling aristocrats, this is my basis.”<br /> <br /> ”………”<br /> <br /> After listening to Singlen’s reasoning, Mel shrugged.<br /> <br /> She did not seem to accept this reason completely, however she also did not plan to refute.<br /> <br /> But Lux didn’t relax his vigilance for a moment.<br /> <br /> (So, what is the final goal of this man……)<br /> <br /> Lux didn’t feel that Singlen would do this because he was driven by a sense of justice.<br /> <br /> No matter how to look about it, it all seemed like he was just inviting everyone to overthrow the existing regime.<br /> <br /> ——Well, what is he planning to do?<br /> <br /> Even if it was really like Singlen said and there were bitter struggles over the ruins, there were surely other ways to avoid the struggle?<br /> <br /> ”If the three of you directly join my White Ridge Knights, I hope you will become the backbone of this new organization. Of course, you don’t take orders from the Blackend Kingdom, please rest assured about this. I do not intend to let you betray your motherland and form allegiance to the Blackend Kingdom. But we will treat your family well, servants and friends, we will pay you enough compensation.”<br /> <br /> However, Lux ignored Singlen’s casual invitation, and asked with a serious look.<br /> <br /> ”——If this really becomes so, then what about those who can’t use Drag-Ride?”<br /> <br /> ”The talentless is obliged to serve the genius……..Finally it will become so. But it will be based on that person’s ability to grant him the appropriate power, we will set up a variety of qualifications or something. Like today Ruin’s Gear organized class upgrade test——”<br /> <br /> Singlen replied smoothly.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath and stared at Singlen with cold eyes.<br /> <br /> “Then, I’ll pretend to not hear anything.”<br /> <br /> “Gosh? Are you angry? Or——Because you want to accuse me of looking down on the weak? I cannot think how you turned out to be the royal family of the Old Empire of Arcadia.”<br /> <br /> ”Because your idea is too contradictory, you mock the folly of two sides fighting, but you create a new system only benefits the strong Drag-Knight, so you only treat it differently.”<br /> <br /> Lux stood up straight, and walked directly to the door.<br /> <br /> Before he could reach it, Singlen sighed.<br /> <br /> ”Is this a story that is too early for a kid to listen to? There is no equality in the world, if you think your country is now equal, it can only show that your eyes are clouded. And then currently, we are fighting battles with our life on the line, but we are in a position where sooner or later we will used up for all of our worth before getting thrown away. You’re a strange man, Chore Prince. While you’re standing in an unfair position where you yourself got hurt and made to take the brunt of everything, but you accepted it and did not even complain about the treatment you received. Are you born with servile personality seeping to your bone, or perhaps——“<br /> <br /> ”…….”<br /> <br /> Listening to Singlen’s rebuke, Lux suddenly stopped.<br /> <br /> ”But see, don’t avert your eyes. Don’t assume that your own choice is always correct. You’re your hard work to try to save others sometimes will also cause distress to someone else. Just like by you helping the New Kingdom to carry out exploring the ruins, and defeat the Abyss Ragnarok, the result is that it makes people of your country and foreigner fear how dangerous you are. Yeah, I understand. You are doing that much of a feat of valor, but still idiotically insist on continuing being a sinner, your reason for doing that is ultimately——“<br /> <br /> ”-…….!?”<br /> <br /> His heart was in pain as if being stabbed by a needle, which made Lux couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable.<br /> <br /> Lux suddenly had an inexplicable impulse, just when he wanted to open his mouth to rebuff——<br /> <br /> *Duang!*<br /> <br /> At this time, the bell rang vigorously. The bell rang through the city hall, including the center of the Ruin’s Gear.<br /> <br /> This tone and the alarm were different.<br /> <br /> It was to inform people it was night time.<br /> <br /> ”……So we have already talked this long. There are still you two? Greifer Nest and Mel Gizalut, what do you think?<br /> <br /> “You think I would have the slightest interest in this nonsense?”<br /> <br /> In the face of Singlen’s inquiry, Greifer rudely rejected.<br /> <br /> ”E~I think it’s interesting?”<br /> <br /> Unlike him, Mel’s voice was very happy, but half way her words became dim.<br /> <br /> “But——I do not want to join under you wings. If you let me be the leader, then I’d consider?”<br /> <br /> Mel stared at Singlen with her dreary gaze.<br /> <br /> Worthy of being the elite Drag-Knights who had gone through many selections to represent their own country, everyone seemed to have their own plans.<br /> <br /> ”Whew, you’re really an annoying group. Forget it, if later we have a chance we’ll talk about it again. I hope next time you can give me an answer that will satisfy me.”<br /> <br /> Singlen took out his pocket watch before he slowly stood up and said that.<br /> <br /> ”……I’ll leave first.”<br /> <br /> Then, closest from the door Lux walked out of the room.<br /> <br /> Although he didn’t deliberately look back, but he could also feel that someone was following after him.<br /> <br /> ”It actually dragged on for so long, if we go back at this time Coral must be very anxious.”<br /> <br /> Said Greifer as he casually walking next to him.<br /> <br /> He didn’t touch the content of the meeting, was it because of him being considerate? But Lux did not say anything.<br /> <br /> Even if he reported Singlen’s speech to the top-levels, it seemed there would be of no use.<br /> <br /> After all, he might have already discussed in advance with the leaders of other countries, saying he just wanted to “test their loyalty.”<br /> <br /> (Rather than that, I, just what am——)<br /> <br /> Regarding of what Singlen had said just now, the reason Lux was still continuing to stay as criminal.<br /> <br /> Although the consuls in the capital told him that they would free him from the shackles of being criminal, Lux didn’t take their offer. Did he do that really only to avoid getting used by them?<br /> <br /> Walking down the long stairs, they finally left the upper part of the palace——“Canopy”<br /> <br /> In front of them appeared the door to the second ruin “Dungeon”, its structure was like an ant nest.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> ”……..Err, why is there no room for me?”<br /> <br /> Lux went directly back to the dormitory, after eating dinner.<br /> <br /> In order to prepare for tomorrow’s test, he was originally scheduled to sleep in this dormitory today, but there happened to be a small problem.<br /> <br /> For the Class promotion exam this time, there were rooms prepared for Dilwy, the New Kingdom soldiers, and the female students.<br /> <br /> But all the rooms were full, and there was no extra room for Lux to stay.<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Lux-kun. I thought it would not be a problem for you and Phi to sleep in the same room.”<br /> <br /> ”Here’s a foreign country, I beg you not to not give us special treatment even here, alright!?”<br /> <br /> It seemed Relie originally intended to let Lux and Philluffy share a room, but she got warned by the dormitory administrator, and of course it couldn’t be accommodated.<br /> <br /> “Okay, there is an empty bed in my room, why don’t you comes sleep there?<br /> <br /> Coral who happened to pass by heard their conversation on the first floor of the dormitory and proposed that.<br /> <br /> Lux did not hesitate to agree, and finally decided to stay in his room for one night.<br /> <br /> “Thank you very much, you’re a big help.”<br /> <br /> Lux took the luggage and followed Coral in the hallway.<br /> <br /> ”You’re welcome. I’m guessing from the headmaster’s words before, Lux, do you sleep together with that girl at the New Kingdom’s Academy?”<br /> <br /> ”Of, of course not!? I certainly sleep alone!”<br /> <br /> Lux couldn’t say that not long ago he was still sleeping with Philuffy. Coral showed a wry smile.<br /> <br /> It appeared that this guy was very friendly and liked to joke.<br /> <br /> ”Ahaha, but Lux-kun seems to have a very good relationship with them. Even though you’re a prince of the old empire——“<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Coral casually uttered a sentence, but it made Lux to become silence.<br /> <br /> “Ah, sorry, did I say anything strange?”<br /> <br /> Coral took notice of his reaction and hurriedly apologized.<br /> <br /> “No, don’t mind it, I’m just feeling relieved.”<br /> <br /> Lux answered with a stiff smile.<br /> <br /> In fact, Coral’s unintentional words really touched Lux’s heart.<br /> <br /> No, since coming to the Principality of Wanheim that was still hostile to the Old Empire, or to be more precise ever since meeting the man in the academy——Singlen, Lux had been worried about something<br /> <br /> (Is it really okay for me to stay like this?)<br /> <br /> Meeting with Lisha and the other girls at the academy, Lux got a new place to belong.<br /> <br /> He would become the shield for the girls that were the New Kingdom pillars, and become their strength.<br /> <br /> This was the worth of Lux’s life now, and also his purpose of living.<br /> <br /> Originally, that should be the case ——<br /> <br /> ”Well, I’m going to greet Milmiette–sama, you can rest in the room first.”<br /> <br /> ”A, yes, thank you.”<br /> <br /> Lux gently waved farewell to Coral walking out of the room, and then relaxingly sighed.<br /> <br /> Here was a foreign military dormitory, a person staying here would still be very tense, fortunately however, he shared the same room with acquaintance Coral, this made him felt relieved.<br /> <br /> ”Living in the city just above a Ruin……always can’t be at ease.”<br /> <br /> Lux sat on a side-by-side bed by himself.<br /> <br /> Cross Field that was acting as a defense point against Ruin also had the same danger level like this place, but he was still slightly concerned.<br /> <br /> Although he thought of this, but right now it had been a long time since he didn’t have to worry about doing chore. Lux decided to take a deep rest.<br /> <br /> Lux crossed his hand and stretched over his head, it felt like his shoulders were a little stiff.<br /> <br /> ”Please feel at ease, master. Even if the Abyss or the Principality of Wanheim attacks, I will defend you.”<br /> <br /> ”…………I am relieved to hear you said so. But surely there will be no problem.”<br /> <br /> He felt there was someone with comfortable strength excellently massaging his shoulders.<br /> <br /> In this extremely comfortable feeling, his spirit gradually relaxed, then Lux suddenly reflected——<br /> <br /> ”……….E, eeeeh!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised, Lux reflexively jumped out of the bed.<br /> <br /> Sitting behind him was a girl wearing an exotic dress——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> ”Wait a bit!? Why!? How come——!?”<br /> <br /> It shouldn’t be possible for her to be here, Lux’s brain instantly went blank.<br /> <br /> ”Ara? It was a long way from the Cross Field City to here, I think master must have stiff shoulders, right?”<br /> <br /> ”I’m not talking about that!? My shoulders are not important! Compared to that, how did you get here——?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka had not officially completed the admission process.<br /> <br /> So she couldn’t be accepted in the Class promotion exam. It should not be possible for her participate in this expedition.<br /> <br /> No, not only that, originally to enter the Principality of Wanheim, there must be a lot of procedures to handle.<br /> <br /> Thinking so Lux looked uneasily at Yoruka, she smiled brightly to give her master peace in mind.<br /> <br /> “Please feel at ease, I smuggled in.”<br /> <br /> ”This is the worst answer!? What would you do if you were found!?”<br /> <br /> Although he wasn’t sure of the law of the Principality of Wanheim, but it would be no doubt that she would go to jail.<br /> <br /> Of course, incidentally, the New Kingdom would be dragged into the trouble.<br /> <br /> “Master, your concern is uncalled for. No one noticed along the way, and if I were discovered, I’m going to shut them up.”<br /> <br /> Yoruka indifferently declared, Lux felt a little dizzy.<br /> <br /> Although they agreed that she couldn’t kill anymore, but she was a born-assassin.<br /> <br /> It would only be a headache if he tried to get to the bottom of this, but he couldn’t just let Yoruka wander around freely like that.<br /> <br /> After all, he had rescued her and made her as his courtiers, so she was his own responsibility.<br /> <br /> ”That, Yoruka…….since you’ve come here, there’s no other way, but I hope while you’re here try not to be found, can you do that?”<br /> <br /> ”I understand. Then let me hide in this closet, or the bed is also OK.”<br /> <br /> ”I beg you, find a place outside of this room to hide!”<br /> <br /> ”You are really nervous master, and this is the enemy’s place, if I cannot be ready to serve master at anytime, then I would not be able to do the work of a follower.”<br /> <br /> ”No, this country for better or worse has at least signed the World Agreement…..”<br /> <br /> ””But——it seemed to me something is wrong.”<br /> <br /> ”E…..?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Yoruka’s tone was lowered by eight degrees, and a glamorous smile appeared.<br /> <br /> Then she sat on the bedside, brought her face rapidly toward Lux.<br /> <br /> ”Master seems have been on guard ever since he came to this country.”<br /> <br /> It was a transparent purple eye.<br /> <br /> In this pair of eyes, that had accepted Hayes “baptism” and won the devils power, Lux’s face was reflected.<br /> <br /> He was afraid, that this pair of eyes could see through every corner of Lux’s heart.<br /> <br /> ”It’s nothing, you think too much, I was just wondering what has happened before in this country, what did the Old Empire had done here, I just feel a bit concerned about these things——“<br /> <br /> Yoruka nodded quietly, listening to Lux’s voice.<br /> <br /> ”…….About a dozen years ago, the royal family of the Arcadia Empire invaded this land. Their justification to foreign countries was only to compete for territorial’s rights, but as for the truth it was not known, however——”<br /> <br /> Yoruka paused, then continued.<br /> <br /> ”Greifer Nest. I remember that his father sold information to the Old Empire, which determined the victory and defeat of this war, at least that is what I’ve heard. Of course, this is only the story from the Old Empire’s side.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> The thief who sold intelligence to the Old Empire was his father.<br /> <br /> Whether this was true or not, this must be fate between Greifer and the New Kingdom.<br /> <br /> ”I only heard of these. Then, I will leave the room without leaving any traces, but please let me be able to respond immediately and stay within the scope of master’s call.”<br /> <br /> ”Well, so be it. But, this time as long as I don’t order, you are not allowed to interfere with anything no matter who.”<br /> <br /> ”I understand, master.”<br /> <br /> Yoruka gave a warm smile and opened the door quietly, then disappeared into the dark corridor.<br /> <br /> Her movements were so natural that it brought surprises, at most it seemed to come from her own special intuitions, she should be aware that the other people couldn’t do it.<br /> <br /> ”Fuu……..”<br /> <br /> Finally able to breath, Lux directly laid down on the bed.<br /> <br /> There was no helping thinking about the past.<br /> <br /> Lux knew that wanting to cut off his connection to the Old Empire that even he did not completely understand is very foolish.<br /> <br /> (But——)<br /> <br /> Airi seemed somewhat strange.<br /> <br /> The code of Over Limit that he became unable to remember..<br /> <br /> Then, the ambition to let the Drag-Knights establishing a new system of domination, “Seven Dragon Paladins” vice captain, Singlen Shelbrit.<br /> <br /> Originally he was looking forward to the Class promotion exam in this country, but it looked like there were some unrests hiding behind a hazy layer of fog.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 1 */ Cleaned up the English</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 2 – Ruin City (Ruin’s Gear)==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> Two days passed, and it was time to depart for the examinations in Wanheim.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 60 Academy students, who'd passed the mock tests at school. Accompanying them were several men from the New Kingdom's Military. They all took the test together. Together, the group set out for the Principality of Wanheim.<br /> <br /> Although it controlled an area smaller than the New Kingdom, the Principality of Wanheim still held a vast domain. Thus, it too was ranked among the major powers of the world.<br /> <br /> The season was now early autumn, but Wanheim’s climate was a very warm one. So, the travelling attendees were happy that they did not have to wear warmer clothing.<br /> <br /> The only downside was that the one-way trip lasted for over four days.<br /> <br /> They sometimes traveled by boat, sometimes overland through other nations. Occasionally, they would encounter wild animals and unlucky bandits. They would also need to use Drag-Rides to fly through shortcuts.<br /> <br /> But they still mainly rode via carriage to the test site at Ruin’s Gear.<br /> <br /> Initially, everyone was excited to see exotic peoples and landmarks. They were all jumping with enthusiasm. But after four trying days of travelling via carriage, their enthusiasm had drained.<br /> <br /> “Oh, but this really is troublesome! Why must we slowly travel on the ground like this every time?! Why not just use our Drag-Ride to fly over directly? That would be way better!”<br /> <br /> At the back of the carriage, a restless Lisha gazed boringly out the window.<br /> <br /> “Because, you can't risk running out of strength before the exams even start. Wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse? Besides, others can't just use Drag-Ride casually like us.”<br /> <br /> ”Muu…”<br /> <br /> Sitting opposite Lisha and calmly reading, Krulcifer whispered the slight reprimand.<br /> <br /> Despite having sat in the bumpy carriage for so long, she still looked quite refreshed, and Lux admired her for it.<br /> <br /> ”Kuu… Lu-chan…”<br /> <br /> At the same time, Philuffy, who early had dozed off into a beautiful dream, rested her body on Lux's side.<br /> <br /> To avoid disturbing her and make sure she got as much rest as possible, Lux didn’t want to wake her up so he kept still. Though her bountiful twin peaks happened to reach his arms. Moreover, as the carriage kept bumping, Lux’s arm was buried deeper into her bouncy chest, which couldn’t help but make Lux’s heart race.<br /> <br /> “Hey, Tennen Boke (natural air head)! Quit getting so close to him! Don't you see you're bothering Lux?!”<br /> <br /> Lisha, who had been sitting next to all of this with increasing envy, could not keep her frustration under wraps anymore and finally yelled.<br /> <br /> ”………Ahhh, I don’t mind at all, let's just let her sleep.”<br /> <br /> Lux smiled wryly in an attempt to soothe Lisha.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 08.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “That’s right. To be precise, you don’t feel the least bit troubled. Rather! you feel happy——Or, at least you look very happy with this situation.... Now, you aren’t saying all this just to maintain this compromising pose, are you?”<br /> <br /> Krulcifer snapped her book shut and regarded Lux with a stare as icy as the color of her hair.<br /> <br /> “It—―it’s not like that, I swear! Krulcifer-san, don’t give voice to such strange imaginings——Uwa!?”<br /> <br /> As Lux was trying (and failing) to avoid the increasing pointed barbs of the two girls, he was saved by a lucky distraction——<br /> <br /> '''*Duang!*'''<br /> <br /> Suddenly a deep bell resounded outside.<br /> <br /> ”——Hmmm?”<br /> <br /> This bell's sound and the one from the Cross Field were very different. This bell had a slightly solemn and calm tone. It rendered Lux speechless for a moment.<br /> <br /> ”Everyone, let's take a break for a bit. If anyone still has the strength to disembark from their carriage and look around, you might see some very interesting sights.”<br /> <br /> Soon after he heard Relie-sensei’s voice, Lux gently straightened the sleeping Philuffy up, opened the curtains, and looked outside the carriage.<br /> <br /> Then——<br /> <br /> ”Uh-what?!”<br /> <br /> He couldn’t help but issue a sound of surprise and admiration.<br /> <br /> ”……Amazing.”<br /> <br /> ”Beautiful… Such a glorious city exists.”<br /> <br /> The other girls hopped down from the carriages parked on the hillside. As they laid eyes upon this scene, they too let slip sounds of admiration.<br /> <br /> Reflected in their eyes were the majestic white-gold walls surrounding the octagonal city.<br /> <br /> There were watch towers located at each of the eight corners, surrounding the giant hemispherical palace in the middle, divided into beautiful blocks dotted with numerous jungle and clear lakes.<br /> <br /> Inside those blocks, one could also see lots of house built with red bricks and buildings made out of marbles, with distinct order of elevation, covering the entire block in bright colors.<br /> <br /> Antique castles and buildings were characteristics of the city.<br /> <br /> People probably built up this city based on that theme.<br /> <br /> ”The Ruin City, Ruin’s Gear. Right now, inside of the Principality of Wanheim it can be compared with the capital as big cities.”<br /> <br /> Jumping off from the carriage next to Lux, the Academy Headmaster and also Philuffy’s sister——Relie came to them and said.<br /> <br /> “Ruin, City (Ruin’s, Gear) ……”<br /> <br /> In his childhood, back when he started living inside the Old Empire palace, Lux had heard about this city.<br /> <br /> The Second Ruin “Dungeon” was located just below the city, and it had already been integrated with the city.<br /> <br /> The city had set up a lot of defense bases to combat the Abyss that came out from inside the ruin, at the same time there was also research of the treasures that were excavated from the ruin, causing this place to become a stage for the research institutions to compete.<br /> <br /> Built in the center was a palace, the upper part was the residential area which was called as the Canopy, the middle had a big opening, and underground there was a gate that connected to the Dungeon.<br /> <br /> Originally, if there was no exploration license you couldn’t go into the Ruin, but because of this site was too special, so to a certain extent it could be an exception.<br /> <br /> ”I used to come here to negotiate, but this is my first time coming here since I became the headmaster. Wait till after going through this mountain we will be able to get to the Ruin City immediately.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, right on time, I’m also feeling a little motion sickness, I can breathe out a little after hearing that.”<br /> <br /> Lux sighed with relief, Relie smiled at him and said.<br /> <br /> ”You have nothing else to say? But well, this is Lux’s style.”<br /> <br /> ”What do you mean?”<br /> <br /> Lux was puzzled a little, Relie revealed a rare subtle expression, and then remove her line of sight.<br /> <br /> ”The messenger from the palace told me, that you acted as the bait for the “Imperial Capital Recapture Plan” in order to save me? Sorry, only now I come to say thank you.”<br /> <br /> ”You really don’t need to thank me, I also volunteered to do so. As Airi said, I’m just messing around.”<br /> <br /> Lux said with a wry smile, Relie also faintly smiled and said.<br /> <br /> “You really haven’t changed at all, really——It’s great to have you beside Phi.”<br /> <br /> Relie seemed to think so from her heart, but the fact was, it was Lux who wanted to say those words.<br /> <br /> When he was little, Lux witnessed the Old Empire abandoned its citizens when they were in dangers and fell into a hell of despair. If not for Philuffy who saved him at the time, his future would not have been as bright.<br /> <br /> (That’s right, that time——to create a happy life for Airi and Philuffy, I vowed to be at war with the Old Empire.)<br /> <br /> This was the only desire that the young Lux craved.<br /> <br /> In order to achieve this desire, Lux studied from his imperial brother Fugil, read all of the books in the palace and devoted himself in Drag-Ride training.<br /> <br /> At that time, he firmly believed that, as a member of the royal family, he would be able to do it——<br /> <br /> However, in the end he didn’t achieve it.<br /> <br /> Just before Lux seized the answer to his conviction, the unfinished result was taken away.<br /> <br /> After that, he then traveled around the country as a chore prince to observe the situation after the revolution, and finally came to the school to get a new life.<br /> <br /> Right now——<br /> <br /> “At the very least, just treat this as an elder person meddling with other’s businesses, but I think you should be more concerned about yourself. If you have any troubles later, you can absolutely shrink away from responsibility and let the adults go solve it. At least I don’t want you to have bad memories because of me.”<br /> <br /> “If Relie-san is in jail, I and Philuffy will be sad.”<br /> <br /> ”Is that so……Maybe you’re right.”<br /> <br /> Lux immediately replied, Relie smiled.<br /> <br /> ”Headmaster, it’s almost time to go.”<br /> <br /> At this moment, instructor Raigree came up and said so, Relie nodded.<br /> <br /> ”Alright, then let’s go. If Phi is still sleeping, I’ll trouble you to go wake her up.”<br /> <br /> ”Yes.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded his head and went back to the carriage.<br /> <br /> After another thirty minutes, they reached the Ruin City (Ruin’s Gear) of the Principality of Wanheim.<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> Going through Ruin City (Ruin’s Gear) main heavy door and advancing on the clean and smooth road for ten minutes, they finally reached the military installation site that conducts the tests, in addition to the dormitory at the side.<br /> <br /> The military facility covered an area almost the same size as the kingdom’s Academy, but it excelled even the city of Cross Field in term of the number of facilities<br /> <br /> After getting permission to go through the gate, they began to unload the luggage from the carriage.<br /> <br /> After entering the facility surrounded by walls, Lux looked around for a moment, immediately he found a familiar group of girls.<br /> <br /> ”Faa! I’m really tired…….The carriage was way too crowded, my waist and butt are killing me…..A, Lux-chi, how are you?”<br /> <br /> Tillfur greatly stretched her entire body, and she waved her hand when she spotted Lux.<br /> <br /> Then, he also saw Sharis and Noct who just finished unloading luggage——They were well known in the Academy as the Triad, at the same time he saw his sister Airi.<br /> <br /> ”You’ve worked hard. And also——Thank you for taking care of Airi.”<br /> <br /> Before departure, because Airi looked a bit strange, Lux was worried a bit, so he asked the three who boarded on the same carriage to look out for her.<br /> <br /> ”Please do not arbitrarily ask them to do such a strange thing. But for nii-san to care about such a thing, it’s really unexpected.”<br /> <br /> At most, the person of concern Airi was a little embarrassed till her cheek was red, furthermore she stared at Lux intensely.<br /> <br /> ”Ara ara~, Lux-kun is worrying about you, Airi-chan, this time you should frankly thank him, isn’t harmony between sibling a very good thing?”<br /> <br /> Sharis cheerfully smiled while stroking Airi’s head, Noct also spoke.<br /> <br /> ”No, I think this is because Airi has her pride, after all in daily life, she wanted to be of help to Lux-san.”<br /> <br /> ”Wait…….Noct, don’t say such baseless words! It’s because my brother is always reckless, so I have to be worry about things–– ––”<br /> <br /> ”A~Noct, Airi-chan is actually a good girl.”<br /> <br /> ”Ahaha……..”<br /> <br /> Looking at Tillfur’s smile, Lux smiled wryly, but his heart was relieved.<br /> <br /> (That’s good, although I’m concerned about her situation, at least it seems okay.)<br /> <br /> Taking a break after finishing uploading their luggage, they were greeted by the military officers and cadets of the Principality of Wanheim, who brought everyone to visit their dormitory.<br /> <br /> First were introduction of the facilities and basic rules.<br /> <br /> To introduce all kinds of facilities from eating, bathing, resting, treatment, sleeping, and how to use them, Lux’s group was walked through the entire place.<br /> <br /> Because they had not yet see the street outside so they were not clear, but these were Drag-Ride related facilities, so extra efforts were put in the desire, causing the standard of living here somewhat even better compared to the Cross Field city.<br /> <br /> However, because of the Ruin’s Gear’s own unique terrain, compared with the Cross Field city, it structures were more compact and complex, easy to get lost before one got used to it.<br /> <br /> ”Say, the soldiers of this country all seem to be belligerents, their gaze toward us is stinging.”<br /> <br /> Walking along the road, Lisha suddenly whispered.<br /> <br /> Female basically had better constitution to use the Drag-Ride–––– although this was the truth, not just the “men first women second” country like Arcadia Old Empire, countries that truly training female Drag-Knight to expand their own military power were not many.<br /> <br /> Basically, the concept of “war is a man’s duty” was entrenched in many countries.<br /> <br /> Even some countries that promoted equality between men and women, female soldiers were at the maximum up to no more than thirty percent.<br /> <br /> Due to that, although this place had many female aristocrats and he thought it was one of the special cases, in reality the actual situation did not seem so.<br /> <br /> Listening carefully, he could hear the men from the Principality of Wanheim standing around were quietly discussing.<br /> <br /> ”Look, they are the group of people known as the new generation of the New Kingdom Academy.”<br /> <br /> “What, they’re all girls. Even if they have the advantage of having high compatibility to Drag-Ride, but not to the degree of calling themselves “the new era,” it seems like their male soldiers has no future.”<br /> <br /> “You see, that’s the rumored Prince of the declined Old Empire, as if also want to challenge the test this time. Obviously he was just a collared dog of the Queen, but still be able to look so calm, he really is shameless––––,”<br /> <br /> Most of the soldiers were throwing curious glances, but some rude soldiers were still whispering with each others.<br /> <br /> ”Fuu…….”<br /> <br /> Lisha had been ignoring these ridicules, but she still stared back with a dissatisfied look when she walked past.<br /> <br /> ”Lisha-sama, please be moderate.”<br /> <br /> Lux quietly stopped her, Lisha sighed softly.<br /> <br /> ”……I know, I cannot simply be provoked by this kind of weeds, but they still make a fool out of my knight, which made me really angry.”<br /> <br /> ”As long as you feel so in your heart, I have been very satisfied.”<br /> <br /> “Furthermore, if we really follow them to “make it clear”, we will need to have an excuse. What a shame.”<br /> <br /> Lisha revealed a dangerous smile, Lux cannot help but smile wryly.<br /> <br /> Actually, Lux was not angry.<br /> <br /> After all, for them, only because they were ignorant of what happened abroad, they could only make subjective assumptions based on some groundless rumors.<br /> <br /> No, not only that, based purely on the past struggles between the Principality of Wanheim and the Old Empire, only being targeted by this level of ridicule was a blessing.<br /> <br /> And——<br /> <br /> ”Right, next I’m going to go someplace else, we are to dismiss here.”<br /> <br /> When Lux was contemplating, Raigree-sensei stopped and announced.<br /> <br /> “Those who want to rest follow me back to the dormitory. As for those who want to visit other places – right, Dilwy-dono, can I trouble you?”<br /> <br /> ”E…….!? A, Ha, haa….., I know.”<br /> <br /> Giving that jumbled reply was a New Kingdom military officer who accompanied the group; a man named Dilwy Froias, a noble.<br /> <br /> He had slender body and delicate features, which was very rare in the army, but gave an impression of being indecisive.<br /> <br /> The young man was very honest and serious, but because of his unambitious air, on the contrary it caused people to not be confident in him.<br /> <br /> “Speak louder when you say it! My substitute should not act like this!”<br /> <br /> ”A, yes, sorry. Ok, leave it to me.”<br /> <br /> Dilwy looked a bit embarrassed and confused for a moment before answering with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Although Raigree-sensei exploded just now, she immediately returned her calm and left with the rest of the classmates.<br /> <br /> “Well, shall we go? First of all… Yes, let’s go and have a look at the exercise field.”<br /> <br /> Dilwy led everyone to visit the exercise field.<br /> <br /> ”I always feel that, he is not the same as a normal male officer, completely unreliable…..”<br /> <br /> Lisha looked at him and sighed.<br /> <br /> “That’s not completely the case.”<br /> <br /> At this time, Sharis came and gave an unexpected reply.<br /> <br /> ”Although he is now resigned from the front line, but he is, the same as Raigree-sensei, also one of the New Kingdom’s number one Drag-Knight; his personality is also very honest, and he will also meticulously face any missions, he is very well-known in the army.”<br /> <br /> ”Is that, so?”<br /> <br /> Lisha was a bit surprised, Sharis also continue very emotionally.<br /> <br /> “A few years ago, I had also received his sword guidance, he had several times went abroad to improve his sword technique, and thus became a first-class Drag-Knight. For his craftsmanship and weapons, he had also won the title ‘Silver Flash’.”<br /> <br /> As expected from the daughter of the Duke House, of one of the Four Great Nobles.<br /> <br /> She was probably well aware of story of nobles, so she was very clear in her description.<br /> <br /> ”Hm. But it’s really strange. If in the New Kingdom right now, there is such a ‘male expert’, it will certainly already become a topic….”<br /> <br /> Hearing Lisha’s question, Sharis lowered her voice.<br /> <br /> “I heard that during the revolution he was traveling abroad and injured his right hand. Due to that he can no longer display his original strength –– so don’t ask him about these things, okay?”<br /> <br /> “I know, I won’t ask.”<br /> <br /> Was it because she saw some hidden circumstances in the matter? Lisha did not ask anymore and replied honestly.<br /> <br /> (Because of being injured that he couldn’t fight as before……. huh?)<br /> <br /> Listening to Dilwy’s cruel experience, as Lux was thinking about it, he suddenly heard the sounds of footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> ”Hoo, this is interesting. I heard there’s a group of representatives from the far away Arcadia Empire coming———Kukukuku, it seems like they’re nothing much.”<br /> <br /> Showed up in front of them was a group of large people, dressed in male military uniforms––––they were the soldiers of the Principality of Wanheim, and also were Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> Leading the group of uniformed people was a man with a scar on his face.<br /> <br /> They were different from the group of people they had met previously, as they exposed blatant hostility toward Lux<br /> <br /> “Really, if the New Kingdom’s military must depend on these guys, seems like the New Kingdom is really in decline, how unsightly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> ”……….”<br /> <br /> These male soldiers did not let the other party saved their face and continuously slandered Lux’s group.<br /> <br /> But, Dilwy, who was standing at the front, just turned his head down and endured them all.<br /> <br /> (Sure enough, coming to the Principality of Wanheim we will have to certainly face such a thing.)<br /> <br /> Of course, it wasn’t like the soldiers of the Principality of Wanheim did not have humility.<br /> <br /> After all, Arcadia Empire in the past had conducted military interventions to its surrounding countries.<br /> <br /> In reality, those were military invasions to the surrounding countries<br /> <br /> The older the bordering countries, the longer their royal and aristocrat families had faced the pressure from the Empire.<br /> <br /> This a-hundred-plus years of struggles had left a deep scar. Even now there were still people bearing that grudge in mind.<br /> <br /> Not to mention the Empire had just collapsed five years ago, renaming it to New Kingdom basically did not solve this problem.<br /> <br /> But it still didn’t vindicate how these soldiers were unable to restrain their grudge and anger in this place.<br /> <br /> ”Tch…..”<br /> <br /> Faced with the oncoming heavy hostility, the girls were forced to move back.<br /> <br /> The leader Dilwy had also turned away, unconfidently chose to avoid their sights.<br /> <br /> “Hey hey, you guys aren’t daring to even retort? You’re calling yourself soldiers of the Old Empire like that?”<br /> <br /> A man walked up and blocked their way.<br /> <br /> In a blink of an eye, Lisha who were walking beside Lux also ran out of the group.<br /> <br /> “––––Hah, a group of dogs looking down on people. The Old Empire had soon collapsed and had no more relations with us. Still trying to find fault here, do you think doing that can erase your shame in the past?”<br /> <br /> ”…..Tch, what did you say!?”<br /> <br /> “You want to insult us? At most you guys just happened to win against our participated soldiers in the All-Dragon Battle, do not think that you can win against us––––.”<br /> <br /> The Wanheim soldiers rebuked angrily.<br /> <br /> However, Lisha did not waver even for a little, her red eye emitted sharp glint like sword, showing a confident smile while staring back at them.<br /> <br /> “Boring. You guys obviously came here to pick a fight, the result is I say one word and you guys cannot refute? What else do you guys want?<br /> <br /> “Damn, since you said so ……”<br /> <br /> An angry man went to Lisha.<br /> <br /> In the moment this man was about to pull his Sword Device from his waist––––<br /> <br /> ”This, it’s best if you guys stop here?”<br /> <br /> Lux immediately rushed in front of Lisha, his hand was also pushing back the sword hilt.<br /> <br /> ”Wha——!? You are……!?”<br /> <br /> Witnessing Lux’s quick but fluent movement, the man was a little shocked. Then after seeing Lux’s hair and eyes, he widened his eyes and said hysterically.<br /> <br /> “Isn’t this a noble of the Old Empire who afraid of death? You dare to show up in front of my face!”<br /> <br /> At this explosive moment, suddenly on the narrow road——<br /> <br /> ”——Everyone, stop here.”<br /> <br /> Hearing the high pitched voice of a girl, everyone present stopped.<br /> <br /> The two youths wearing the uniform of the Principality’s officer appeared on the road<br /> <br /> ”They are——“<br /> <br /> “Long time no see, everyone from the New Kingdom.”<br /> <br /> ”A——……….so boring, why do I have to come with you.”<br /> <br /> Smiling and saluting at them were the two teenagers who fought as the representatives of the Principality during the All-Dragon Battle.<br /> <br /> One with a neutral appearance, with his hair tied to the back was the teenager, Coral.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, another with neat blond hair, with a hot-blooded face and sharp eye was the teenager, Greifer.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 09.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, we are late. I would like to sincerely apologize for the offensive actions of our soldiers just now. I hope you guys can forgive them. We will punish them appropriately according to military regulations, please forgive us this time.”<br /> <br /> ”Don’t, don’t joke with me!? We didn’t do anything——“<br /> <br /> The male soldier began to make excuses with a worried face.<br /> <br /> “Stop wasting time, do you know how loud your voices were? We could even hear them clearly across the street, so the Princess told us to come and look at the situation.”<br /> <br /> ”Uu…..”<br /> <br /> Hearing Greifer’s rebuke, the face of these rugged male soldiers lost color one by one.<br /> <br /> Then they immediately followed the staggering man with the scar and left.<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry to have troubled you, everyone from the New Kingdom.”<br /> <br /> Seeing them leave, Coral bowed to Lux’s group and apologized.<br /> <br /> “No, we’re fine, it’s just that ——”<br /> <br /> Lux replied, looking towards Greifer.<br /> <br /> They had met a month ago, during the All-Dragon Battle held by the New Kingdom. He served as a Drag-Knight fighting as representative of the Principality of Wanheim so there were some connections between the two people.<br /> <br /> Leaving the always friendly and helpful Coral aside, seeing Greifer, who had a grudge against the Old Empire, to help them was somewhat unexpected.<br /> <br /> “Do not misunderstand, I have not yet accepted you. But it’s a little bad to……provoke the Princess’s anger.”<br /> <br /> “Greifer actually really cares about Milmiette-sama.”<br /> <br /> “…… Coral, even if you are the princess’s valet, don’t think you can take a mile after been given an inch?”<br /> <br /> Greifer whispered a warning with an unsatisfied look, while Coral, the pale green hair teenager, was looking at Lux’s group<br /> <br /> It seemed that they had special positions even in this Principality of Wanheim.<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, but if you want to visit the facilities, then let us valets of Milmiette-sama to be your guide, what do you think?”<br /> <br /> ”…….Ha!? We!? I didn’t say I’ll help!?”<br /> <br /> ”What are you waiting for Greifer? You still have to lead Lux.”<br /> <br /> Coral smiled reminding him, Greifer frowned.<br /> <br /> Dilwy hesitated for a moment, before he finally accepted the proposal.<br /> <br /> “Ok, for Lux-kun, actually there is a bit of another matter to attend, we will meet again later.”<br /> <br /> Finishing speaking, Coral gathered everyone else into a group.<br /> <br /> ”Wait, wait a minute!? Only the two of us?”<br /> <br /> To be honest, because Greifer had always been harsh on Lux so he was trying to avoid him, looking around for help.<br /> <br /> But Coral exposed a mischievous smile and moved his mouth near Lux’s ear.<br /> <br /> ”It’s alright, although he looks like that, Greifer has always taken good care of others.”<br /> <br /> Then, Coral took Dilwy and the rest away.<br /> <br /> On this spacious road now were only two people, Lux and Greifer.<br /> <br /> ”……E, etou, because I do not know where to go, so….. sorry to bother you.”<br /> <br /> “Ha …… To be honest I really do not want to take this job, but it can’t be helped since I’m on an errand.”<br /> <br /> Greifer went on without motivation and Lux followed behind after a short distance.<br /> <br /> ”……..”<br /> <br /> It was very awkward.<br /> <br /> Although Lux had no relation in this, Greifer lost his father when he was little due to the Old Empire, so Lux basically did not know what to say.<br /> <br /> They obviously were peers of same age, but Lux couldn’t even find a topic of conversation.<br /> <br /> “What are you afraid of? I can’t believe this and the person who could fight against me last time is the same person.”<br /> <br /> Greifer as always with his proud attitude, continued to walk forward.<br /> <br /> Looking from the dormitory, they were advancing to the center of the Ruin’s Gear.<br /> <br /> “… The, the Ruin’s Gear’s structures, are really interesting.”<br /> <br /> “What’s so interesting about it? I feel it’s just troublesome.”<br /> <br /> ”A, I, I see…..So, look like you have a good relationship with Coral, you usually…..”<br /> <br /> “We are only together because of our job required us to move together. Our relationship is not really that good?<br /> <br /> ”Is, is that so…….”<br /> <br /> This was hopeless, the conversation couldn’t be started at all.<br /> <br /> Because there was no proper conversation, it was leading to Lux feeling dejected­––––<br /> <br /> “Hey! Have you now become silly? Don’t fall down the stairs!”<br /> <br /> ”Uwa!? So, sorry!”<br /> <br /> While walking up the stairs of the building, Greifer stared and roared at Lux.<br /> <br /> (Sure enough, he hates me——huh?)<br /> <br /> Raising his head and observing carefully, he spotted the handrails had many cracks, it seemed to be fragile.<br /> <br /> (Is it, is it because it’s dangerous that he warned me, right……?)<br /> <br /> Although Lux noticed this, but Greifer did not say anything else and kept moving forward.<br /> <br /> “That, for warning me just now, thank you.”<br /> <br /> “……Let’s make it clear first, I am not a wild dog that destroys things randomly! Furthermore, that time was my misunderstanding, plus I was the one who picked the fight. At least in general, I did not specifically pick a fight with you.”<br /> <br /> It seemed that Greifer didn’t particularly have high hostility toward Lux.<br /> <br /> And like Coral said, he would take care of people.<br /> <br /> Lux couldn’t help but felt relieved. Unknowingly, the Ruin’s Gear giant hemispherical palace appeared in front of his eyes, here was the destination.<br /> <br /> ”Here is ——?”<br /> <br /> ”Here is the gate to hell, well—some happy-go-lucky officials at the capital described this as ‘The Lid of the Treasure Chest’.”<br /> <br /> “Here, is the gateway into the Ruin……”<br /> <br /> Although he had heard the rumors, but actually seeing it he was still nervous.<br /> <br /> ”In the upper part of the palace –––– ‘Canopy’, there are the Central Square and City Hall. The underground is the second ruins ‘Dungeon’. However, the next place we’ll go to might not meet up to your expectations, we’re going to the upper part.”<br /> <br /> As Greifer said, the center of the palace had a spiral staircase connected to the Canopy, but the way leading to the underground was in another way.<br /> <br /> “Ok, although I just said I harbored no hostility toward you, but the next place we go to might not be the case.”<br /> <br /> ”E….?”<br /> <br /> Greifer turned back and gave a meaningful caution, Lux was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “I will tell you the man who had summoned us here. ‘Blue Tyrant’ Singlen Shelbrit, he who presided over the “Seven Drag Paladins” will held a round table discussion here.”<br /> <br /> ”——!?”<br /> <br /> Lux,after hearing the name, immediately tensed his body.<br /> <br /> Without enough time to prepare himself, they had come to the front of the hall.<br /> <br /> Because this place was on top of the ruin with Abyss, the hall was enclosed in several layers of stone walls<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> Today, they were gathering in one of the rooms.<br /> <br /> “Gentlemen, thank you for specially come here. First of all, at this moment we Seven Dragon Paladins’ can finally gather, I am very happy.”<br /> <br /> A man holding a wineglass full of deep red wine, his unique deep voice resounded through the room.<br /> <br /> ”Why, are you here——“<br /> <br /> Lux, who saw the man after just entering the room, asked cautiously.<br /> <br /> It looked like this was just a small military conference room, the room had almost no decoration.<br /> <br /> At the center table in the main seat, there was a man.<br /> <br /> This man although he was short, but his words and gestures were especially sophisticated, his black eyes seemed bottomless.<br /> <br /> He was wearing an eerie dark blue cloak, not even taken off his hood, but just sitting there with a smile.<br /> <br /> He was the current Commander of Blackend Kingdom’s guards as well as “Seven Dragon Paladins” vice-captain, “Blue Tyrant” Singlen Shelbrit.<br /> <br /> Beside him was someone who was even shorter——A platinum haired girl.<br /> <br /> She was appointed a few days ago by Ymir Theocracy as one of the Drag-Knights of the “Seven Dragon Paladins”, Mel Gizalut<br /> <br /> This girl looked like a child from the outside, only her mouth was smiling with interest while looking at Lux.<br /> <br /> “What’s wrong? Hurry up and sit down, did you get tired after climbing up the stair? Do not hesitate to take a break first, this great me allowed it.”<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 10.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> Singlen was buried deep in between his armchair, his whole body leaning back as he said that.<br /> <br /> Sure enough he still showed his familiar slovenly look even at another country.<br /> <br /> “I am standing because of reason, as I am prepared to leave immediately.”<br /> <br /> Lux sighed, looking at him with weary eyes.<br /> <br /> “Hey, why? Don’t you like the Princess-sama’s specially prepared rooms? What an arrogant guy. Can’t be helped, I better go ask them to change the room.”<br /> <br /> “For what reason, did you specifically summon me, who am unrelated to the “Seven Dragon Paladins,” to participate in the discussion of the round table.”<br /> <br /> Lux did not go along with Singlen’s joke, but asked indifferently.<br /> <br /> However, the concerning person had a look as if nothing had happened; furthermore he revealed a faint smile and looked at Lux with a surprise expression.<br /> <br /> “You are really forgetful, I told you, right? Because your country has not elected a ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ candidate, so in the past I found a temporary substitute.”<br /> <br /> “I remember I have refused on the spot. Have you forgotten?”<br /> <br /> “Kukuku … … you really seem to hate this. Then I will first not treat you as a candidate. However, you still need to listen to this discussion and then decide the future path. So——you first of all should just represent the New Kingdom, participate as a representative of the New Kingdom.”<br /> <br /> ” …….!?”<br /> <br /> Lux exposed a surprise look, Singlen was showing a fearless smile.<br /> <br /> ”Chore Prince, quickly sit down. Or do you want to continue to waste time for all the guests here? We are all very busy. All of these happened are the fault of you guys for not electing a “Seven Dragon Paladins” candidate.”<br /> <br /> Singlen indifferently warned, this again made Lux tensed up.<br /> <br /> He was still insolently arrogance, and didn’t show the slightest flaw.<br /> <br /> Not only did he not compromise, but also use those sophistries to get the pace of the conversation into his hand’s control.<br /> <br /> Compared with those controlling New Kingdom who didn’t have any abilities, dealing with the person in front o fhim was much harder.<br /> <br /> “You just need to listen, at most it will take some time, please forgive me.”<br /> <br /> If he resisted, he was afraid that it would only lead to heavier blame. Lux could only honestly sit down.<br /> <br /> Then Greifer sat down next to him, leaving three vacant seats.<br /> <br /> “OK, we’re all here, how about we first begin from self-introduction? My name is Singlen Shelbrit, I’m appointed by the World Agreement as the vice-captain of ‘Seven Dragons Paladin’, please take care of me.”<br /> <br /> ”………”<br /> <br /> ”We all must have heard of the World Agreement? There are many complex articles regarding the investigations of the ruins. There are considerations of the Drag-Knight’s strength in relation to their Abyss subjugation, then again according to their merits to determine their World Rank. Now that is to say, as the Vice-Captain, I rank second.”<br /> <br /> Lux, Greifer, as well as Mel Gizalut showed no reaction.<br /> <br /> Then according to instructions Greifer introduced himself by simply saying his name. Then the turn of the young girl came.<br /> <br /> ”First time meeting you, I am the ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ of Ymir Theocracy, Mel Gizalut, please take good care of me.”<br /> <br /> She was wearing a unique styled dress, with black and white colors like a lovely girl.<br /> <br /> However, her big eyes were filled with determination and her breathing suggested that she was ready to fight as any moment.<br /> <br /> “It’s rare to see the ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ sitting together in one room. Originally, I was looking forward to this, but now they seem pretty weak, boring. Anyway, again, take care of me”<br /> <br /> ”…….”<br /> <br /> Smiling innocently, Mel Gizalut finished her introduction. The room was quiet.<br /> <br /> The air was filled with an inexplicable sense of tension, and finally it was Lux’s turn.<br /> <br /> “I’m Lux Arcadia, and I am attending this meeting as a substitute, so I suppose I don’t need to speak.”<br /> <br /> ”Originally the Old Kingdom seventh Prince, now living in Cross Field City and enrolled in Cross Field’s Academy, the chore prince who is worked hard by the officer cadets who are noble girls.”<br /> <br /> ”A…..!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just sat down, Singlen sitting at the opposite immediately exposed his identity.<br /> <br /> “Now is the lowest Drag-Knight, the Drag-Ride he is using “Wyvern”, fighting style is not attack, only special defense type, so getting the such a name as “Weakest Undefeated”, and —— oh yeah, If I continue I’m afraid it will cause problems, right?”<br /> <br /> ”Sir Singlen.”<br /> <br /> Lux looked at him with cold eyes and protested, but Singlen did not pay attention to it.<br /> <br /> ”Huh? What is it? Don’t need to thank me, this level of supplement explanation is my job as the ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ vice captain. You’re welcome.”<br /> <br /> “…… If it’s all right, can you listen to my request? Because tomorrow I still have to attend the upgrade test, so I wanted to get back to the dormitory before midnight, please?”<br /> <br /> Lux sighed, and changed his strategy.<br /> <br /> After all, if he went head to head, there was no way to win.<br /> <br /> So Lux decided to wait and find a way out.<br /> <br /> “You’re really strong headed…….there’s no other way, let’s get started. I have sent messengers to the Kings of the countries and their sides have received the message, but I’ll say it again.”<br /> <br /> Singlen paused for a moment, and then the conversation suddenly became serious.<br /> <br /> ”’Dragon Marauders’, have any of you heard of this name?”<br /> <br /> “……‘Dragon Marauders’?”<br /> <br /> Lux asked, Mel had a puzzled expression, Singlen nodded and said.<br /> <br /> “Well, it’s the mercenary group that has been expanding aggressively in recent years. Drag-Ride mercenaries are not really that unusual. However, their real purpose is a big problem.”<br /> <br /> “Uncle, your opening is too long. What are those sneaky guys prepared to do?<br /> <br /> Greifer rudely asked.<br /> <br /> “They should be secretly plotting to overthrow our country.”<br /> <br /> Singlen raised his mouth to answer immediately.<br /> <br /> “Overthrow huh, so how will they do it?”<br /> <br /> Mel wasn’t surprised, she asked while still maintaining an innocence look.<br /> <br /> ”As I said, the ‘Dragon Marauders’ is a Drag-Ride mercenary organization, as long as there is money, they will ambush on the battlefield, waiting for action. There are a lot of people who will hire them, such as rich families, rulers, politicians, and there are——arm dealers among countries that are hiring them.<br /> <br /> ”………..”<br /> <br /> Singlen looked meaningfully at Lux, and Lux remained silent.<br /> <br /> He thought of Heiburg’s military adviser, Dark Merchant Hayes.<br /> <br /> That girl who was supposedly had connection to the Ruin, she also had anything to do with the ‘Dragon Marauders’?<br /> <br /> “But this is strange, the mercenary group behaving this way is commonplace? Why do we have to discuss it here?”<br /> <br /> “In other words, in fact, this is also our fault, Greifer. You will often hear of this argument. Since the early discovery of the Drag-Ride treasure slumbered inside the ruin, the pioneers, who in order to monopolize these treasures, had agreed on a set of rules. The whole All-Dragon Battle system is also a big part of it. And for example, we from the Blackend Kingdom is very far away from this ruin; even if we have an exploring certificate, we can’t simply go in to explore. So we normally pay tolls to other countries to explore together to make up for this shortcoming. But this sooner or later will leave a gap, you dare say that this isn’t a possibility?”<br /> <br /> ”And, what you mean is——“<br /> <br /> ”Everyone wants the Drag-Ride slumbering within the ruins, but exploring the ruins will mean they will inevitably face the Abyss. Only strong Drag-Knights can have the ability to compete with the Abyss, and the right to explore is decided by competition between the Drag-Knights, in that case the strong countries will only become stronger and stronger, while the weak countries will be left behind farther and farther.”<br /> <br /> Lux sensed the true implication in Singlen’s words.<br /> <br /> Countries that had been lucky to get ahead developed the World Agreement in order to keep themselves in the first place.<br /> <br /> However, unfortunate countries and people were placed under restriction.<br /> <br /> Not only small countries without Ruin, even territories that have relics within great countries will have gap opened.<br /> <br /> This separation would create under-the-table power struggles. One might look and thought it was calm like water surface, but underneath is a burning flame of disputes.<br /> <br /> “Don’t you think this is very unreasonable? At most we don’t really need to care much, after all the people who are enjoying the benefit won’t think this is unreasonable, or pretend not to see it.”<br /> <br /> ”………”<br /> <br /> ”As a result, they must face limited assets; those in power, politicians are afraid to lose their power. Once the military power gap becomes bigger, then their rights and property may be taken away at any time so they are anxious. The mercenaries Drag-Knight spot this as a money-making opportunity, moreover some people will depend on them to break the balance, and they might even steal the Drag-Ride and treasures in the ruins.”<br /> <br /> Singlen half mockingly laughed and then sighed.<br /> <br /> He shook his glass, and slightly leant his body on the chair.<br /> <br /> ”Of course, as you also knew, there have been several rebellions in various countries. Therefore, the situation surrounding the Ruins is also unstable and very dangerous, and there might even be unexpected situations. The group of thieves might cause disaster in the ruins that is unprecedented in the past. We Blackend Kingdom also had a ‘disaster’ occurred, a new Abyss calls Nocturnal(Phantom Devilman).”<br /> <br /> The ‘Disaster’ of Blackend Kingdom turned one-third of its territory into scorched earth.<br /> <br /> It was the incident that became the impetus for the recall of Singlen who was once exiled by the royal family.<br /> <br /> After that, although it had not yet been confirmed whether it was true or not, but compared with the Abyss in the past, the new Abyss’s strength was overwhelming——the matter of Nocturnal had also been heard in the academy.<br /> <br /> “And then finally, it’s the turn of us the ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’, is that what you’re saying?”<br /> <br /> Mel showed a bold smile, Singlen nodded.<br /> <br /> Uniting the countries as well as strengthening combat capability, in order to oppose the threat of Ruins, and confronted the “Dragon Marauders”.<br /> <br /> That was probably the reason the ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ existed.<br /> <br /> But——<br /> <br /> ”Surely the outside world thinks so, however, have you thought about the implication inside this? To the end which side is right? One side who does not distribute the benefits derived from the Ruins, and afraid of it being taken away by others, and monopolize everything, are the major powers, the pioneers, royalties and nobles in the right in your view? Or the other side who cannot get the exclusive treasures, but can only use mercenaries to plunder those in power. Standing under different circumstances, can we dare to say that we are right?”<br /> <br /> Singlen jokingly laughed at it all.<br /> <br /> Greifer listened to his words, couldn’t stand it and sighed.<br /> <br /> ”Haa……So what are you trying to do? I’m just a mere Drag-Knight, I have no interests in what is good and bad…….And vice captain-sama, this kind of things are for the people above to judge isn’t it? If you want to waste time, then I’ll go back first.”<br /> <br /> Really worthy of Greifer, he was such a person.<br /> <br /> He had an indifferent look, watching it all from the perspective of a calm bystander.<br /> <br /> “So, what do you want to do as a representative of the country? Do you want to join hand with the ‘Dragon Marauders’ because Blackend Kingdom has no ruins?”<br /> <br /> Then Mel Gizalut of Ymir Theocracy said contemptuously.<br /> <br /> Only to see Singlen put down the glass and bent his mouth.<br /> <br /> “——No, I will not allow helps on either side.”<br /> <br /> He whispered in a dim voice enough to shake the ear membrane.<br /> <br /> Lux and three people exposed a look of astonishment, Singlen tapped his forehead with a finger.<br /> <br /> ”You didn’t think about it? At the present, wars have been bogged down since a long time ago, ever since the discovery of ruins ten years ago, the scale of the war has also been suppressed. But this has not perfectly ended the war, so this ‘Dragon Marauder’ is the side-effect.”<br /> <br /> Singlen put his feet on the table like an uneducated child, a devil-like smile could be seen deep inside his hood, he looked at the three people one by one.<br /> <br /> ”The battle between two sides is inevitable, before the destruction of one of them, I am afraid they will also spread to the citizen to intensify the struggle. In the past, my country had also fallen into disaster because of riots. So——Here, as the leaders of the countries are not present in this conference room, I have a proposal to tell you.”<br /> <br /> *Bam!* Singlen put his Sword Device on the table and exposed a fierce look.<br /> <br /> ”Let the elite Drag-Knights of this world create a unified country. A new army leads by us ‘Seven Dragon Paladins’ to bring an end to this war, and also the governments of this world.”<br /> <br /> ”What…..!?”<br /> <br /> Hearing these words, Lux was dumbfounded.<br /> <br /> These words sounded impossible.<br /> <br /> Singlen’s statement was clearly a rebellious incitement for them to oppose the government of each country.<br /> <br /> ”……..That doesn’t sound sane, what are you planning?”<br /> <br /> Even the usual unconcerned Greifer looked at him in caution.<br /> <br /> ”I don’t think this is surprising, I just want to save my country. As I just said, once this mud-like battle intensified, then it is bounded to have huge casualties. Before the situation turn into this way, we rule this world by our own hands. It is a salvation in a way.”<br /> <br /> Just like that, Singlen indifferently and confidently woven his words.<br /> <br /> On one side the pioneer countries that got prioritized to explore the ruins, amassed a large number of Drag-Rides and Drag-Knights, and then at the other side was those who wanted to catch up but have no ruin inside their territories, and could only depend on the mercenary organizations.<br /> <br /> If Singlen’s words were true, then his idea might not be mistaken necessarily.<br /> <br /> ”Well, it’s really noble. But, why should we even do that? No——it’s better to say how can you guarantee we could do it successfully?”<br /> <br /> “To win over the public sentiment you will need a just cause, and people to lead them. Evil foreign enemies and Abyss, if we can defeat these enemies that is threatening the existence of the common people, we can be seen as heroes. And the only people who can do this are us, elite Drag-Knights. We can then protect the people, conquer the lands, preserve the country existence. We can be way better than the backward system of long ruling aristocrats, this is my basis.”<br /> <br /> ”………”<br /> <br /> After listening to Singlen’s reasoning, Mel shrugged.<br /> <br /> She did not seem to accept this reason completely, however she also did not plan to refute.<br /> <br /> But Lux didn’t relax his vigilance for a moment.<br /> <br /> (So, what is the final goal of this man……)<br /> <br /> Lux didn’t feel that Singlen would do this because he was driven by a sense of justice.<br /> <br /> No matter how to look about it, it all seemed like he was just inviting everyone to overthrow the existing regime.<br /> <br /> ——Well, what is he planning to do?<br /> <br /> Even if it was really like Singlen said and there were bitter struggles over the ruins, there were surely other ways to avoid the struggle?<br /> <br /> ”If the three of you directly join my White Ridge Knights, I hope you will become the backbone of this new organization. Of course, you don’t take orders from the Blackend Kingdom, please rest assured about this. I do not intend to let you betray your motherland and form allegiance to the Blackend Kingdom. But we will treat your family well, servants and friends, we will pay you enough compensation.”<br /> <br /> However, Lux ignored Singlen’s casual invitation, and asked with a serious look.<br /> <br /> ”——If this really becomes so, then what about those who can’t use Drag-Ride?”<br /> <br /> ”The talentless is obliged to serve the genius……..Finally it will become so. But it will be based on that person’s ability to grant him the appropriate power, we will set up a variety of qualifications or something. Like today Ruin’s Gear organized class upgrade test——”<br /> <br /> Singlen replied smoothly.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath and stared at Singlen with cold eyes.<br /> <br /> “Then, I’ll pretend to not hear anything.”<br /> <br /> “Gosh? Are you angry? Or——Because you want to accuse me of looking down on the weak? I cannot think how you turned out to be the royal family of the Old Empire of Arcadia.”<br /> <br /> ”Because your idea is too contradictory, you mock the folly of two sides fighting, but you create a new system only benefits the strong Drag-Knight, so you only treat it differently.”<br /> <br /> Lux stood up straight, and walked directly to the door.<br /> <br /> Before he could reach it, Singlen sighed.<br /> <br /> ”Is this a story that is too early for a kid to listen to? There is no equality in the world, if you think your country is now equal, it can only show that your eyes are clouded. And then currently, we are fighting battles with our life on the line, but we are in a position where sooner or later we will used up for all of our worth before getting thrown away. You’re a strange man, Chore Prince. While you’re standing in an unfair position where you yourself got hurt and made to take the brunt of everything, but you accepted it and did not even complain about the treatment you received. Are you born with servile personality seeping to your bone, or perhaps——“<br /> <br /> ”…….”<br /> <br /> Listening to Singlen’s rebuke, Lux suddenly stopped.<br /> <br /> ”But see, don’t avert your eyes. Don’t assume that your own choice is always correct. You’re your hard work to try to save others sometimes will also cause distress to someone else. Just like by you helping the New Kingdom to carry out exploring the ruins, and defeat the Abyss Ragnarok, the result is that it makes people of your country and foreigner fear how dangerous you are. Yeah, I understand. You are doing that much of a feat of valor, but still idiotically insist on continuing being a sinner, your reason for doing that is ultimately——“<br /> <br /> ”-…….!?”<br /> <br /> His heart was in pain as if being stabbed by a needle, which made Lux couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable.<br /> <br /> Lux suddenly had an inexplicable impulse, just when he wanted to open his mouth to rebuff——<br /> <br /> *Duang!*<br /> <br /> At this time, the bell rang vigorously. The bell rang through the city hall, including the center of the Ruin’s Gear.<br /> <br /> This tone and the alarm were different.<br /> <br /> It was to inform people it was night time.<br /> <br /> ”……So we have already talked this long. There are still you two? Greifer Nest and Mel Gizalut, what do you think?<br /> <br /> “You think I would have the slightest interest in this nonsense?”<br /> <br /> In the face of Singlen’s inquiry, Greifer rudely rejected.<br /> <br /> ”E~I think it’s interesting?”<br /> <br /> Unlike him, Mel’s voice was very happy, but half way her words became dim.<br /> <br /> “But——I do not want to join under you wings. If you let me be the leader, then I’d consider?”<br /> <br /> Mel stared at Singlen with her dreary gaze.<br /> <br /> Worthy of being the elite Drag-Knights who had gone through many selections to represent their own country, everyone seemed to have their own plans.<br /> <br /> ”Whew, you’re really an annoying group. Forget it, if later we have a chance we’ll talk about it again. I hope next time you can give me an answer that will satisfy me.”<br /> <br /> Singlen took out his pocket watch before he slowly stood up and said that.<br /> <br /> ”……I’ll leave first.”<br /> <br /> Then, closest from the door Lux walked out of the room.<br /> <br /> Although he didn’t deliberately look back, but he could also feel that someone was following after him.<br /> <br /> ”It actually dragged on for so long, if we go back at this time Coral must be very anxious.”<br /> <br /> Said Greifer as he casually walking next to him.<br /> <br /> He didn’t touch the content of the meeting, was it because of him being considerate? But Lux did not say anything.<br /> <br /> Even if he reported Singlen’s speech to the top-levels, it seemed there would be of no use.<br /> <br /> After all, he might have already discussed in advance with the leaders of other countries, saying he just wanted to “test their loyalty.”<br /> <br /> (Rather than that, I, just what am——)<br /> <br /> Regarding of what Singlen had said just now, the reason Lux was still continuing to stay as criminal.<br /> <br /> Although the consuls in the capital told him that they would free him from the shackles of being criminal, Lux didn’t take their offer. Did he do that really only to avoid getting used by them?<br /> <br /> Walking down the long stairs, they finally left the upper part of the palace——“Canopy”<br /> <br /> In front of them appeared the door to the second ruin “Dungeon”, its structure was like an ant nest.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> ”……..Err, why is there no room for me?”<br /> <br /> Lux went directly back to the dormitory, after eating dinner.<br /> <br /> In order to prepare for tomorrow’s test, he was originally scheduled to sleep in this dormitory today, but there happened to be a small problem.<br /> <br /> For the Class promotion exam this time, there were rooms prepared for Dilwy, the New Kingdom soldiers, and the female students.<br /> <br /> But all the rooms were full, and there was no extra room for Lux to stay.<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Lux-kun. I thought it would not be a problem for you and Phi to sleep in the same room.”<br /> <br /> ”Here’s a foreign country, I beg you not to not give us special treatment even here, alright!?”<br /> <br /> It seemed Relie originally intended to let Lux and Philluffy share a room, but she got warned by the dormitory administrator, and of course it couldn’t be accommodated.<br /> <br /> “Okay, there is an empty bed in my room, why don’t you comes sleep there?<br /> <br /> Coral who happened to pass by heard their conversation on the first floor of the dormitory and proposed that.<br /> <br /> Lux did not hesitate to agree, and finally decided to stay in his room for one night.<br /> <br /> “Thank you very much, you’re a big help.”<br /> <br /> Lux took the luggage and followed Coral in the hallway.<br /> <br /> ”You’re welcome. I’m guessing from the headmaster’s words before, Lux, do you sleep together with that girl at the New Kingdom’s Academy?”<br /> <br /> ”Of, of course not!? I certainly sleep alone!”<br /> <br /> Lux couldn’t say that not long ago he was still sleeping with Philuffy. Coral showed a wry smile.<br /> <br /> It appeared that this guy was very friendly and liked to joke.<br /> <br /> ”Ahaha, but Lux-kun seems to have a very good relationship with them. Even though you’re a prince of the old empire——“<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Coral casually uttered a sentence, but it made Lux to become silence.<br /> <br /> “Ah, sorry, did I say anything strange?”<br /> <br /> Coral took notice of his reaction and hurriedly apologized.<br /> <br /> “No, don’t mind it, I’m just feeling relieved.”<br /> <br /> Lux answered with a stiff smile.<br /> <br /> In fact, Coral’s unintentional words really touched Lux’s heart.<br /> <br /> No, since coming to the Principality of Wanheim that was still hostile to the Old Empire, or to be more precise ever since meeting the man in the academy——Singlen, Lux had been worried about something<br /> <br /> (Is it really okay for me to stay like this?)<br /> <br /> Meeting with Lisha and the other girls at the academy, Lux got a new place to belong.<br /> <br /> He would become the shield for the girls that were the New Kingdom pillars, and become their strength.<br /> <br /> This was the worth of Lux’s life now, and also his purpose of living.<br /> <br /> Originally, that should be the case ——<br /> <br /> ”Well, I’m going to greet Milmiette–sama, you can rest in the room first.”<br /> <br /> ”A, yes, thank you.”<br /> <br /> Lux gently waved farewell to Coral walking out of the room, and then relaxingly sighed.<br /> <br /> Here was a foreign military dormitory, a person staying here would still be very tense, fortunately however, he shared the same room with acquaintance Coral, this made him felt relieved.<br /> <br /> ”Living in the city just above a Ruin……always can’t be at ease.”<br /> <br /> Lux sat on a side-by-side bed by himself.<br /> <br /> Cross Field that was acting as a defense point against Ruin also had the same danger level like this place, but he was still slightly concerned.<br /> <br /> Although he thought of this, but right now it had been a long time since he didn’t have to worry about doing chore. Lux decided to take a deep rest.<br /> <br /> Lux crossed his hand and stretched over his head, it felt like his shoulders were a little stiff.<br /> <br /> ”Please feel at ease, master. Even if the Abyss or the Principality of Wanheim attacks, I will defend you.”<br /> <br /> ”…………I am relieved to hear you said so. But surely there will be no problem.”<br /> <br /> He felt there was someone with comfortable strength excellently massaging his shoulders.<br /> <br /> In this extremely comfortable feeling, his spirit gradually relaxed, then Lux suddenly reflected——<br /> <br /> ”……….E, eeeeh!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised, Lux reflexively jumped out of the bed.<br /> <br /> Sitting behind him was a girl wearing an exotic dress——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> ”Wait a bit!? Why!? How come——!?”<br /> <br /> It shouldn’t be possible for her to be here, Lux’s brain instantly went blank.<br /> <br /> ”Ara? It was a long way from the Cross Field City to here, I think master must have stiff shoulders, right?”<br /> <br /> ”I’m not talking about that!? My shoulders are not important! Compared to that, how did you get here——?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka had not officially completed the admission process.<br /> <br /> So she couldn’t be accepted in the Class promotion exam. It should not be possible for her participate in this expedition.<br /> <br /> No, not only that, originally to enter the Principality of Wanheim, there must be a lot of procedures to handle.<br /> <br /> Thinking so Lux looked uneasily at Yoruka, she smiled brightly to give her master peace in mind.<br /> <br /> “Please feel at ease, I smuggled in.”<br /> <br /> ”This is the worst answer!? What would you do if you were found!?”<br /> <br /> Although he wasn’t sure of the law of the Principality of Wanheim, but it would be no doubt that she would go to jail.<br /> <br /> Of course, incidentally, the New Kingdom would be dragged into the trouble.<br /> <br /> “Master, your concern is uncalled for. No one noticed along the way, and if I were discovered, I’m going to shut them up.”<br /> <br /> Yoruka indifferently declared, Lux felt a little dizzy.<br /> <br /> Although they agreed that she couldn’t kill anymore, but she was a born-assassin.<br /> <br /> It would only be a headache if he tried to get to the bottom of this, but he couldn’t just let Yoruka wander around freely like that.<br /> <br /> After all, he had rescued her and made her as his courtiers, so she was his own responsibility.<br /> <br /> ”That, Yoruka…….since you’ve come here, there’s no other way, but I hope while you’re here try not to be found, can you do that?”<br /> <br /> ”I understand. Then let me hide in this closet, or the bed is also OK.”<br /> <br /> ”I beg you, find a place outside of this room to hide!”<br /> <br /> ”You are really nervous master, and this is the enemy’s place, if I cannot be ready to serve master at anytime, then I would not be able to do the work of a follower.”<br /> <br /> ”No, this country for better or worse has at least signed the World Agreement…..”<br /> <br /> ””But——it seemed to me something is wrong.”<br /> <br /> ”E…..?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Yoruka’s tone was lowered by eight degrees, and a glamorous smile appeared.<br /> <br /> Then she sat on the bedside, brought her face rapidly toward Lux.<br /> <br /> ”Master seems have been on guard ever since he came to this country.”<br /> <br /> It was a transparent purple eye.<br /> <br /> In this pair of eyes, that had accepted Hayes “baptism” and won the devils power, Lux’s face was reflected.<br /> <br /> He was afraid, that this pair of eyes could see through every corner of Lux’s heart.<br /> <br /> ”It’s nothing, you think too much, I was just wondering what has happened before in this country, what did the Old Empire had done here, I just feel a bit concerned about these things——“<br /> <br /> Yoruka nodded quietly, listening to Lux’s voice.<br /> <br /> ”…….About a dozen years ago, the royal family of the Arcadia Empire invaded this land. Their justification to foreign countries was only to compete for territorial’s rights, but as for the truth it was not known, however——”<br /> <br /> Yoruka paused, then continued.<br /> <br /> ”Greifer Nest. I remember that his father sold information to the Old Empire, which determined the victory and defeat of this war, at least that is what I’ve heard. Of course, this is only the story from the Old Empire’s side.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> The thief who sold intelligence to the Old Empire was his father.<br /> <br /> Whether this was true or not, this must be fate between Greifer and the New Kingdom.<br /> <br /> ”I only heard of these. Then, I will leave the room without leaving any traces, but please let me be able to respond immediately and stay within the scope of master’s call.”<br /> <br /> ”Well, so be it. But, this time as long as I don’t order, you are not allowed to interfere with anything no matter who.”<br /> <br /> ”I understand, master.”<br /> <br /> Yoruka gave a warm smile and opened the door quietly, then disappeared into the dark corridor.<br /> <br /> Her movements were so natural that it brought surprises, at most it seemed to come from her own special intuitions, she should be aware that the other people couldn’t do it.<br /> <br /> ”Fuu……..”<br /> <br /> Finally able to breath, Lux directly laid down on the bed.<br /> <br /> There was no helping thinking about the past.<br /> <br /> Lux knew that wanting to cut off his connection to the Old Empire that even he did not completely understand is very foolish.<br /> <br /> (But——)<br /> <br /> Airi seemed somewhat strange.<br /> <br /> The code of Over Limit that he became unable to remember..<br /> <br /> Then, the ambition to let the Drag-Knights establishing a new system of domination, “Seven Dragon Paladins” vice captain, Singlen Shelbrit.<br /> <br /> Originally he was looking forward to the Class promotion exam in this country, but it looked like there were some unrests hiding behind a hazy layer of fog.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 4 */ Improved the English....</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 1 – Blue Tyrant==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> At that moment, the color of human skin filled his field of vision.<br /> <br /> This was a large room in one of the largest buildings of the academy.<br /> <br /> Besides Drag-Ride training, much of the remaining physical training - like kenjutsu and taijutsu - took place here. So, the first floor was padded with a non-slip material.<br /> <br /> The second floor of this building was used as a venue for meetings from time to time.<br /> <br /> Standing behind the wooden railings on the second floor, he could see all the girls below in their underwear.<br /> <br /> ''Wh-what’s going on here-!? This is bad!''<br /> <br /> As the footsteps grew louder, Lux hid deeper in the building.<br /> <br /> ''Am I stupid, what’s the point of hiding? All I’m doing is cornering myself and digging myself in deeper!''<br /> <br /> Luckily, there usually wasn’t anyone on the second floor, so all he had to do was continue hiding and not be discovered.<br /> <br /> Lux hid in the shadows. After waiting for the girls he was trying to avoid to walk past, he darted behind the armrest of a chair.<br /> <br /> ''Calm down, though I’m not completely sure how it ended up like this, but I will be killed if anyone finds me!''<br /> <br /> While trying to recall his original purpose for winding up in this place, Lux’s eyes inevitably drifted further down into the Shangri-La that was before his eyes below.<br /> <br /> Under the sunlight that came in from a window, the glossy nudes of the girls he called his schoolmates were as clear as day.<br /> <br /> Their skin shone in a healthy tone, they were even putting on some really alluring underwear.<br /> <br /> The blush of their cheeks, their defenseless skin and smiles of pure innocence.<br /> <br /> “Did your chest get bigger again? That’s so unfair~”<br /> <br /> “Of course not, it’s just that that pair she’s wearing is cuter and makes them stand out more.”<br /> <br /> “Sen-senpai! Don’t be so loud! After all, this place-”<br /> <br /> The room was filled with the soft breathing and sweet scent of girls, all of which were ''extremely'' stimulating to Lux.<br /> <br /> Feeling something was amiss, Lux decided to look for his target again, as his eyes landed on the half-naked girls, his heart rate started to rise again.<br /> <br /> ''W-why am I doing something that makes me look like a perverted peeping-tom?''<br /> <br /> But Lux had no choice.<br /> <br /> Before his illicit presence could be found out, Lux couldn’t shift his focus.<br /> <br /> Lux trembled at his situation as he recalled what transpired only a few minutes before....<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> “All right, as planned, we will be making the final arrangements for the promotion exams. There will also be mock exams for both the practical and written parts of the assessments. Are you all ready?<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> As Raigree-sensei’s stern voice resounded throughout the classroom, the students - including Lux - replied in unison.<br /> <br /> That morning, the class was filled with tension and uneasiness—even a bit of anticipation.<br /> <br /> The All-Dragon Battle in the capital had ended two weeks ago, and Autumn had arrived.<br /> <br /> Lux and his party returned to the City of Cross Field. Shortly after returning to the peace of campus life, a new event had arrived to interrupt their tranquility.<br /> <br /> That was the Drag-Knight’s Class promotion exam which took place every Spring and Autumn.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 5 levels of “Classes” for a Drag-Knight, based on one’s proficiency at piloting a Drag-Ride.<br /> <br /> There was the “Beginner Class”, who were only allowed to observe and take part in training sessions.<br /> <br /> Then there was the “Low Class”, who could take part in combating the Abyss when express permission was given.<br /> <br /> Above that was the “Middle Class”, which made up the bulk of the main Drag-Knight force, the “High Class”, that typically command the main force, and the special Class at the apex: “EX”.<br /> <br /> Of course, one's “Class” did not dictate everything. This was especially true for those girls who saw piloting a Drag-Ride as their lifelong dream. This test was but a gauge of their personal strength.<br /> <br /> “As said by the Headmistress a week ago, this year’s exams will be held in Wanheim. We, as the representatives of the New Kingdom must show our strength and not tarnish the name of our nation.”<br /> <br /> Moreover, this year’s situation was somewhat different.<br /> <br /> Usually, these Class promotion exams were held in the royal capital, but this year about half of the exams were taking place abroad.<br /> <br /> The joint test had the dual objective of strengthening the cultural exchange alliance and unifying the standard of Drag-Ride evaluation.<br /> <br /> So, the examinations would be in Wanheim, and the Academy students from the New Kingdom would be heading there to take them.<br /> <br /> “Your exams begin in 7 days, keep that in mind. Do your best and leave no regrets!”<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> The students once again replied in unison, Raigree-sensei quietly nodded her head.<br /> <br /> “Your written exam begins in 10 minutes. I expect you all to pay attention!”<br /> <br /> As she left, the classroom lightened up again<br /> <br /> “Uwaa~ we are having a written test next? …Ah…That’s too boring.”<br /> <br /> As the neighboring Tillfur complained loudly, Lux smiled.<br /> <br /> As planned, the mock writing exam began.<br /> <br /> Because Lux enrolled halfway through the year, even the basic questions were giving him a headache, but due to his studying sessions with Krulcifer in the library, he could just barely keep up with the questions.<br /> <br /> As the written exam ended, the practical exam was about to begin.<br /> <br /> The first part of the practical exam was a long-distance run.<br /> <br /> Then there were tasks that gauged the candidate’s strength, balance, etc. Following that were basic kenjutsu and taijustsu. Lastly was the Drag-Ride proficiency exam, where real blades and rounds were used.<br /> <br /> The Drag-Ride exam consisted of summoning and equipping, flight and weapon testing combined with various forms of other tests that would only get harder.<br /> <br /> Lux was able to handle all of these with ease. A few minutes later the bell sounded.<br /> <br /> “—Well that concludes the mock exam. Lux Arcadia, after this you are to proceed on alone. After changing into your uniform, you are to wait in the classroom. If you feel tired, or experience any pain, then proceed back to the dormitory to rest. If you find yourself bored, then go study in the library. I won’t force you to stay indoors, ''but'' you are not allowed to get approach any other building until given permission to do so.<br /> <br /> “Uh... Okay, understood.”<br /> <br /> Raigree-sensei’s instructions left Lux slightly puzzled. Just as he was ready to leave the training field—<br /> <br /> Lux felt a pat on his back.<br /> <br /> “Yo, my knight, how was the mock exam?”<br /> <br /> He turned around.<br /> <br /> The petite girl in the pilot suit bore an innocent smile.<br /> <br /> Lizsharte Atismata.<br /> <br /> The Princess of the New Kingdom. The girl who appointed Lux as her personal knight.<br /> <br /> That ponytail tied with a ribbon on the side of her blonde head, her red eyes filled with strength, her small body exuding an infinite confidence and enthusiasm. Lizsharte Atismata was that girl.<br /> <br /> She was the one who recognized the abilities of Lux - an orphan, branded a criminal of the Old Empire - and the one who suggested forcing him to enroll. Now that the two had grown close, Lux was truly grateful to her.<br /> <br /> “There was no problem, thanks to your adjustments, Lisha-sama. The machine was able to function really smoothly.”<br /> <br /> The “Wyvern” that Lux piloted was maintained by Lisha.<br /> <br /> With her specialized defense tuning as its base, Lisha also added a weapon she'd developed herself: the Scale Blade. Even Lux, who had seen a lot of customized Drag-Rides in his lifetime, thought that Lisha’s talent for this was one of a kind.<br /> <br /> “Of-of course it was thanks to me! You are going to use that in your exams at Wanheim after all. Also, I’m quite happy myself, since my knight is getting stronger!”<br /> <br /> Lisha nodded enthusiastically as she hugged Lux’s arm. From this angle, her petite body only served to emphasize her bountiful chest that was rubbing against his arm. Lux’s heart went ''doki-doki'', at that moment—<br /> <br /> “You're thinking highly of yourself.... It’s not like he's getting stronger because of ''you''.”<br /> <br /> Wearing the same outfit as Lisha, Krulcifer appeared from the side.<br /> <br /> Straight blue hair that reached down to her waist with a body that wasn’t just graceful but also well-proportioned.<br /> <br /> This girl’s beauty was almost fairy-like, she gave off a unique aura. She shrugged her hair elegantly as she approached.<br /> <br /> “Ah, Krulcifer-san, good work there. Tha-thanks to your guidance, I was able to successfully complete the written exam.”<br /> <br /> “Ara, that’s good news, looks like my nightly visits weren’t wasted...”<br /> <br /> “Wh-Wha……!?”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing Krulcifer’s incredibly vague description, Lisha blushed and started to panic.<br /> <br /> “Wha-What is this? Lux! Even though you already have me, you still fool around with this woman?”<br /> <br /> “No, no—She is just helping me with my studies!”<br /> <br /> Lux tried to clear up the misunderstanding, but Lisha just glared at Krulcifer suspiciously.<br /> <br /> “I'm the one who asked Lux to keep this a secret... If word got out that I was giving Lux extra lessons after classes, there would surely be unfortunate misunderstandings....”<br /> <br /> “Guh…… Well, it’s still really suspicious…… Anyway, since the written exam is over, let’s just forget about it.”<br /> <br /> “Certainly. Well, I believe we have our separate things to do after this, so I’ll take my leave first. It’s a pity that I’m going to work separately from Lux.”<br /> <br /> As Krulcifer smiled and left, Lisha nodded to herself.<br /> <br /> ''Huh……So what’s everyone going to do now?''<br /> <br /> As Lux wondered to himself, Lisha turned around and said to him.<br /> <br /> “…Right, that thing you left with me. It’s on the workbench in my workshop 'Atelier'. Can you get it by yourself?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I got it.”<br /> <br /> That thing referred to “Bahamut”. The sword that was kept in a black scabbard, a “Sword Device”.<br /> <br /> Since the mock exams only required the “Wyvern”, Lux left it with Lisha, as it’s troublesome to carry around.<br /> <br /> So far, their everyday life was peaceful.<br /> <br /> After Lisha left, Lux went to the workshop (Atelier) to recover the sword device of Bahamut.<br /> <br /> “Even so, last time was quite dangerous…”<br /> <br /> Although it was a dire situation, the symbol of the “Black Hero” - who had destroyed the former Empire - the Divine Drag-Ride Bahamut was used once again in the Imperial City.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, because of the immense chaos caused by the “Giant Soldier (Gigas)” raging at the All-Dragon Tournament, coupled with Queen Raffi and others' help, the city didn’t realize Lux’s true involvement.<br /> <br /> However, that didn't quell the people’s curiosity.<br /> <br /> Who was that Drag-Knight that saved the New Kingdom from the crisis? Could it be the “Black Hero” from five years ago?<br /> <br /> That rumor was whispered throughout the kingdom. It was a painful headache for Lux.<br /> <br /> At the Academy, the identity of the Black Hero was supposed to be a secret to everyone outside of the “Knights Squadron (Syvalles)”. However, if there was a student at the All-Dragon Battle auditorium, and she saw Lux wearing Bahamut, she would likely be able to recognize him, even at a distance.<br /> <br /> “It seems I need to be more careful until things calm down──.”<br /> <br /> Lux said to himself, picking up Bahamut’s Sword Device.<br /> <br /> Now that the outside of the scabbard was wrapped in pieces of white cloth, it looked very plain.<br /> <br /> “There shouldn't any problem with this …… right?”<br /> <br /> He exited the workshop (Atelier) and confirmed it was all right to proceed. Just then, the dorm mother appeared a ways away and started calling to Lux.<br /> <br /> “Hey, errand boy, I have something I want to ask you. Come here for a moment.”<br /> <br /> “——Ah, yes. I’m coming.”<br /> <br /> Because the sword and scabbard he'd just picked up was a hindrance, he left it on the curb, and went to listen to the dorm mother's request.<br /> <br /> The discussion was about the previous chores, mainly about the storeroom of the dormitory. Although this lasted for only a few minutes——<br /> <br /> “Ah-huh…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned to where he'd left the Bahamut sword device, the white cloth-swathed sword and scabbard that should have been resting on the curb wasn't! It had suddenly disappeared!<br /> <br /> Lux looked around in utter confusion and saw someone who looked like a first-year girl running away not far from him.<br /> <br /> “Wait for me! I just found my Sword Device!”<br /> <br /> He saw the girl chasing after another student in a panic.<br /> <br /> And her hands were holding the wrapped scabbard——<br /> <br /> “——Don’t tell me!”<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively looked around the area.<br /> <br /> A short distance away, another Sword Device that was also covered in a white sheet rested against the curb.<br /> <br /> Lux immediately picked it up to check, but from a glance he knew that this sword was slightly different from his.<br /> <br /> The biggest difference was that the outside of the sword scabbard was trimmed with the name “Clariss” engraved in red.<br /> <br /> “Not good! That girl mistakenly took my sword——!”<br /> <br /> Perhaps she took advantage of the examination break to rest here. The result was that she had forgotten and left behind her Sword Device here. When she noticed, she came to get it in a hurry.<br /> <br /> Then, she accidentally mistook Lux’s nearby Sword Device as hers, and picked it up immediately.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Wait a bit! That’s mine——!”<br /> <br /> ''This is bad.''<br /> <br /> ''Really bad.''<br /> <br /> Even now at school, the rumor of “The mysterious Black Drag-Knight in the Kingdom's capital” was buzzing. So, the Black Sword Device mustn’t be revealed.<br /> <br /> Thinking about it, Lux was losing his calm.<br /> <br /> Why, after receiving multiple mock tests together, was Lux singled out to proceed separately?<br /> <br /> Though he wasn't able to figure out the reason then and there, he chased after the first-year with all the speed he could muster.<br /> <br /> Although she had a lead on him, he was still able to catch up.<br /> <br /> However, as soon as he was about to reach out to her, the figure of the girl disappeared inside the indoor practice grounds——a wooden building that was as large as a large inn.<br /> <br /> “Uh……!?”<br /> <br /> Just as Lux was just about to resume his pursuit, he was stopped by two girls at the door.<br /> <br /> “………Um, Lux-senpai isn't allowed in here. Because... we're doing special training inside.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, and as much as I personally want you to see——Ah, as expected, it’s not allowed. I’m truly sorry.”<br /> <br /> Both girls were standing with their arms spread out blocking his view. Both were blushing.<br /> <br /> Although the two of them looked like they were joking, they didn’t seem willing to let Lux through.<br /> <br /> “That... uh, a little girl who went in a moment ago forgot something——“<br /> <br /> “Ah, that’s all right. Because we will make sure she gets it later. What did she forget?”<br /> <br /> Although the gatekeeper girls said they could help, they seemed to be unable to move for the time-being. By then, it could be too late if the Bahamut Sword Device were unsheathed.<br /> <br /> Lux pondered the indoor training ground and then made his decision immediately.<br /> <br /> “Oh, I’m sorry. My mistake. Well, I'll be on my way!”<br /> <br /> Lux bid the gatekeeper girls farewell in a hurry, turned on his heel and left their sight. Immediately, after pretending to head off, he hid in the shade of a nearby tree. This time, while carefully surveying his surroundings, he snuck in from the side of the front entrance.<br /> <br /> Climbing up a tall tree on the side of the building, Lux jumped to the staircase to the second floor from there.<br /> <br /> ''……Success!''<br /> <br /> The two girls didn’t find him, and he finally reached the door of the indoor training field.<br /> <br /> The other end was connected to the second floor and roof, so he entered the building from there.<br /> <br /> This door on the second floor was badly constructed and not used normally, but just yesterday Lux had finished repairing it.<br /> <br /> “Great, now I can——!”<br /> <br /> Having been able to bypass the two gatekeepers and slip in, Lux initially felt victorious——But, he regretted instantly<br /> <br /> “……A-re?”<br /> <br /> A few seconds after he stepped in, his mind went blank.<br /> <br /> Looking from the second floor, Lux saw the training ground bathed with the color of skin.<br /> <br /> This vast space was covered with a smooth floor, and the floor also had a layer of red carpet.<br /> <br /> Underwear-clad girls were arranged in rows, and discarded uniforms were scattered here and there.<br /> <br /> “——Uwaa!?”<br /> <br /> Lux instinctively averted his eyes, and he hid in the shadows nearby.<br /> <br /> After a few seconds of confusion, Lux finally realized what was happening.<br /> <br /> ''Per-, perhaps they are doing ── body measurements?!''<br /> <br /> To handle a Drag-ride, accurate information such as height and weight along with simple physical ability were all important.<br /> <br /> And, as expected - given he was the only man - they couldn’t let Lux do it together with the girls.<br /> <br /> The pieces finally fell into place in Lux's mind. Lux finally understood the reasons and intentions behind “After this you are to proceed on alone...”.<br /> <br /> ''——Argh, Now’s not the time to fixate on this screw up! I have to get out of here quickly!''<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively left the second floor back to the stairs and between the entrance, and then he heard the footsteps coming closer, he had to hide again in the shadows.<br /> <br /> “Strange... I thought I heard something from up here a little while ago……..”<br /> <br /> “Yeah? I thought this door was stuck shut, but now it's open?”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> '''*Kacha*''', the door was opened, and the two gatekeeper girls appeared.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, the second floor was usually deserted, so the tables and chairs were stuffed with non-slip mats and wooden boxes, exercise equipment, and other things that weren’t used were piled here. Lux had many places to hide.<br /> <br /> However, there was only one way out, so it was impossible to leave with the two girls blocking the exit.<br /> <br /> If he was found at this point, of course, Lux would be caught as a peeping tom.<br /> <br /> ''Why, why am I in this kind of situation…!?''<br /> <br /> He was starting to lament to god.<br /> <br /> If they were only doing physical measurements now, it was unlikely that Lux’s Sword Device would be immediately unsheathed, but the first-year who took the Sword Device “Bahamut” would notice it sooner or later.<br /> <br /> Therefore, there was only one choice left for Lux.<br /> <br /> ''There, there’s no other alternative, I have to go for it now!''<br /> <br /> He must somehow elude all the girls, then retrieve the Sword Device “Bahamut”.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and walked up the passage on the second floor, which turned into a mid-sized storehouse.<br /> <br /> The two gatekeeper girls shouldn't be able to wander around soon given their roles as lookouts....<br /> <br /> As long as Lux stayed on the second floor, then discovery was less likely. But just in case, Lux grabbed a tablecloth off to his side and used it to cover his body.<br /> <br /> Then he crept out of the shadows, surveying the scene below through a gap between the handrail supports.<br /> <br /> Lux tried not to ogle the girls' bodies as much as possible and carefully searched. Finally, he found the first-year and the Sword Device.<br /> <br /> ''Great, I found it—— but how do I get it out?''<br /> <br /> If he went down to the first floor area where the physical measurements were taken, Lux surely would be found out.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that the area where the measurements were taken didn’t use all of the training field.<br /> <br /> If he moved to other rooms, where there were fewer eyes, he could get close without being detected.<br /> <br /> Lux adorned the tablecloth. He was about to go into the corridors outside the training ground——<br /> <br /> “Kyaaaaa!”<br /> <br /> Suddenly, the shrill screams of girls resounded outside the training ground.<br /> <br /> “Huh…!?”<br /> <br /> He felt his heart leap into his throat. He thought it might stop out of sheer terror.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that they hadn't discovered Lux.<br /> <br /> “What?! What's going on!? What happened!?”<br /> <br /> “There are reports of a suspicious man outside! Some students saw him secretly slip into the campus!”<br /> <br /> “The peeping tom's come back!? Ugh, but we've pushed back the day for physical measurements several times now——“<br /> <br /> Then, the training ground became chaotic.<br /> <br /> Several female instructors shouted out “Please calm down”, but once spread, the panic couldn’t be helped and instead only increased.<br /> <br /> Uneasily, Lux observed the situation downstairs from the shadow, his eyes met with Noct's. She was wearing lingerie that included a garter belt/<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just wanted to confirm where the first-year girl was. But, the result was that he was accidentally found by others, this was bad! Lux’s heartbeat began to accelerate.<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> Noct’s eyes widened, she blushed a bit at his seeing her, but then she immediately averted her eyes.<br /> <br /> Apparently, she guessed that there must be a good reason Lux was up there, so she let Lux go without further concern.<br /> <br /> “… Wait a minute...!? Someone is on the second-floor stairwell!!”<br /> <br /> A scream of a girl who'd climbed up from another place exposed where Lux was hiding.<br /> <br /> ''Damn…!''<br /> <br /> Now discovered, Lux stood up slightly. Now, he was exposed!<br /> <br /> Fortunately he was also covered in the tablecloth, so they couldn't see his face, but it was only a matter of time before they did.<br /> <br /> Lux flew out of the shadows and ran through the passage at full speed.<br /> <br /> Behind him, he could hear the screams of the girls who'd seen his cloaked figure.<br /> <br /> For now, he'd have to find some place to take off the tablecloth where no one could spot him.<br /> <br /> “Why, why is this so similar to the first time I came to the Academy……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux kicked open the door, jumped from the middle of the stairs and onto the grass, rushed out onto the empty campus, and then ran to the school.<br /> <br /> ''Since everyone else is doing their measurements, there shouldn't be anyone in the classrooms yet——''<br /> <br /> Lux thought this, but...<br /> <br /> “Kya——!? Oh no! Someone's entered the school building! Call for help!”<br /> <br /> In the corridor, he could see a girl wearing a green bow tie——a third year girl——hurriedly escaped.<br /> <br /> ''Not good! Bad move!''<br /> <br /> Instructor Raigree had said, “Do not get close to the library and girls’ dormitory.”<br /> <br /> So, that must mean it was here that the girls who'd finished with their measurements returned and changed their clothes.<br /> <br /> That meant that around these buildings, there was a high possibility of running into girls already back in their uniforms.<br /> <br /> “Stop, you! Call for backup quickly!”<br /> <br /> Along with the voice from behind, came the rushing footsteps of the students.<br /> <br /> With the cloth still covering his head, his vision was poor, so he couldn’t run fast.<br /> <br /> As he came to the stairs, Lux rushed to the second floor of the school building.<br /> <br /> Fortunately there was no one in the front, but the footsteps of the pursuers were growing near.<br /> <br /> “Ku……!?”<br /> <br /> ''I can’t shake them off! I've got to——take a huge gamble here!''<br /> <br /> In a desperate moment, Lux took off the tablecloth as a last resort. he pushed open the door of the reception room for guests.<br /> <br /> From what he'd seen, there shouldn't be many students who'd finished their measurements.<br /> <br /> It was especially unlikely that students were changing clothes in this reception room.<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, and quietly slid in in desperation.<br /> <br /> “——Uh.”<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, he lost that bet.<br /> <br /> “………!?”<br /> <br /> The room was full of luxurious ornaments. The ground was also covered in red carpet.<br /> <br /> In that familiar room, a breathtaking scene unfolded.<br /> <br /> Carefully-maintained long hair the color of honey, under which was a pair of deeply transparent jade eyes...<br /> <br /> Atop the tall and well-balanced body, her firm and rich chest bulged out. This contrast to her flawless glamour gave a sense of dangerous beauty at first glance, making her more vivid and attractive.<br /> <br /> And her awe-inspiring atmosphere, with her appearance, complemented each other.<br /> <br /> Such a great noblewoman daughter of her caliber was as if the girl had been specially tailored for the role.<br /> <br /> Standing there was the most well-known of the Academy's strongest Drag-Knights, the third year Celistia Ralgris.<br /> <br /> She was wearing light blue underwear, with her uniform neatly folded in front of her.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 07.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “Wha, wha-wha-wha——what are you doing, Lux!? I am——“<br /> <br /> After freezing for a few seconds, Celis screamed with a red face.<br /> <br /> “So, sorry! I swear there’s a good reason for this——!”<br /> <br /> While Lux was trying to explain himself in a hurry, the sound of running outside the corridor came to a halt.<br /> <br /> '''*Konkon*''', after a light knock, a voice immediately followed before any reply could be given. <br /> <br /> “Excuse me, did someone come through here!? Looks like a peeping tom entered into the campus, we chased him this far——”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> In response to the voice of the girl who seemed to be a fellow third year, Celis glowered at Lux with a look that was equal parts of both shame and anger.<br /> <br /> After Lux bowed his head apologetically, Celis let out a sigh “Haa…”. She called out to the girl waiting outside.<br /> <br /> “I didn’t see anyone suspicious around here. I will help out as soon as I’m done changing my clothes.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you! Well we'll be going then!”<br /> <br /> And, along with the answer, the girl’s footsteps could be heard retreating away from the reception room.<br /> <br /> A couple of seconds after that, the greatest crisis had passed.<br /> <br /> Celis covered her lacy underwear with her hand, looking seriously at Lux.<br /> <br /> “Ano, Celis-senpai, this is——“<br /> <br /> “Really … I didn’t think there would be a time where you would do such a thing……”<br /> <br /> With her face faintly dyed red, Celis angrily mumbled.<br /> <br /> The complaints coming from this girl who so deeply trusted him struck Lux with guilt, but there was no time for him to feel depressed.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Please wait! Here's what actually …”<br /> <br /> “Lux, peeking in on girls changing clothes is not good, you know?”<br /> <br /> Celis scolded him with a tone reserved for speaking to mischievous children.<br /> <br /> Her face was full of shyness and anger. It was an unusual scene, it could even be called quite cute.<br /> <br /> “Haa..., what a shock. I never thought Lux was capable of this. What happened to you? I have never scolded a young boy, so I am troubled right now, that, especially in this kind of situation, I don’t know what to do. What a headache──”<br /> <br /> Celis spoke aloud to herself with both of her arms across her chest.<br /> <br /> For some reason, her appearance looked extremely grave. Lux stiffened and forgot to say his excuse.<br /> <br /> “——That’s it. This is the solution.”<br /> <br /> “Yes!?”<br /> <br /> Celis, whose eyes were suddenly shining, looked straight at Lux.<br /> <br /> “In our Ralgris Family of the Four Great Nobles, I have heard rumors that there are traditional methods of mental correction for vassals. It seems there is a need to go deep up to an isolated mountain for two weeks, then Lux should also regain his original, beautiful heart.”<br /> <br /> “Well, when that's over, it definitely will not be the original me, will it!?”<br /> <br /> Celis confidently said, while Lux desperately denied.<br /> <br /> Then, Lux pleaded with sincerity.<br /> <br /> “That, that’s not what's happening, this is a bit... I have personal, complicated circumstances! I, I will accept punishment for this later, for now ——“<br /> <br /> Celis who who heard this stood still as if confused, then she began to think.<br /> <br /> “Lux’s circumstances…… By any chance, is it... I heard a rumor from Sharis. There are some troubles that only men have…… Is that it?”<br /> <br /> Celis whispered, her face showed a somewhat confused expression.<br /> <br /> Then, Celis seemed to decide something. She released her hands exposing her lingerie-clad body.<br /> <br /> “……I, I get it. If Lux says as much, I..., I’ll only allow a little bit. But, but this is, a secret between us from the other students, OK?”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about!?”.<br /> <br /> Hearing Celis say something so alarming, Lux unexpectedly blurted that out.<br /> <br /> He didn’t know what kind of misunderstanding Celis had, but she definitely wasn’t thinking the same thing as he was.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux explained about his Sword Device to her, Celis now realized the gravity of the situation.<br /> <br /> “This, this is very serious! I’ll help you as soon as I finish changing clothes, so get moving quickly——“<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry! Thank you!”<br /> <br /> Lux, now somehow forgiven, made haste from the reception room.<br /> <br /> He passed through the corridor so as to avoid being seen. His goal was to try to escape the school building for the time being.<br /> <br /> But after a slight delay, Lux realized that it was an incredibly bad idea.<br /> <br /> “Huh……!?”<br /> <br /> Was it because the student with the bow-tie found him earlier, or was he still entranced by the sight of Celis in her underwear? Either way, he couldn’t focus anymore.<br /> <br /> Regardless, Lux could see from the staircase that the students who'd finished changing back into their uniforms had gathered in the downstairs of the school building. Escape was now impossible without being seen.<br /> <br /> ''Dammit……! That’s——I can’t get out!''<br /> <br /> Shaken, Lux soon heard footsteps approaching from the bottom of the stairs.<br /> <br /> Given downstairs was certainly dangerous, escape via the roof was now his only option.<br /> <br /> When Lux pursued the last shred of hope by opening the door, he suddenly felt someone from behind seize his wrist.<br /> <br /> “——Huh?!”<br /> <br /> There was a sudden, strong trembling feeling running along his spine. Lux hurriedly looked behind him.<br /> <br /> “Ara? I was wondering who made such a sudden visit——so it was you, my lord?”<br /> <br /> “……Yoruka!? Why are you here!? ——And, what’s with that outfit?”<br /> <br /> Seeing someone so unexpected, Lux couldn’t help leave his mouth hanging open.<br /> <br /> A beautiful black-haired girl wearing a bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> With a perfect bodily curve, the girl, who had different eye colors - blue on the left and purple on the right pupil - her name was Kirihime Yoruka.<br /> <br /> In the past, she was an assassin known as “The Empire’s Assassin Blade” serving the Old Empire. She was an exotic girl with unparalleled ability as a Drag-Knight.<br /> <br /> They once opposed each other for a short time because of her loyalty to the Old Empire and her purpose of “rebuilding the empire”. She had since sworn to become Lux’s faithful servant and had been faithfully fulfilling her duty.<br /> <br /> At present, in order to secure her position, arrangements were underway to admit Yoruka into the Academy with Headmaster Relie helping the admission procedures, but——<br /> <br /> “Yes, a few days ago they also helped me prepare this uniform. How do I look, my lord?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka almost always wore a dark, exotic dress. Today was the first time he saw her in a school uniform.<br /> <br /> Her bountiful chest wrapped in the blouse and glossy, lustrous thigh lines extending from the skirt. Her beauty was dazzling.<br /> <br /> Although it was surprising to see at first glance, her inherent good looks meant that the uniform worked for her regardless.<br /> <br /> “Uh, yeah, it definitely suits you… Wait, now's not the time for that——“<br /> <br /> Lux said shyly, but then he immediately recovered himself.<br /> <br /> The girls who were scouring the school building for the invader seemed to be heading to the roof soon.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux told Yoruka about the Sword Device “Bahamut” being taken by mistake. He also told her about the peeping tom coming to the campus which caused all the commotion.<br /> <br /> “I see, so it would be good to retrieve the Sword Device from that first year girl——but for my lord to be found here at school, it would be bad… Is that so?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka let out a smile, then she approached Lux.<br /> <br /> They could hear the girls downstairs calling out to each other as their search party drew nearer.<br /> <br /> “Wait, so, he's not here either? I wonder where he went?”<br /> <br /> “There’s still the rooftop——could he be up there?”<br /> <br /> Hearing things like that, this was a desperate situation.<br /> <br /> “What should I do, Yoruka? If this goes on——”<br /> <br /> Lux had no choice but to ask for help, and Yoruka revealed a bright smile.<br /> <br /> “This is simple, my lord. I have a plan.”<br /> <br /> She gently brought her lips to Lux’s ear and whispered.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Anything, but that——!”<br /> <br /> “If we don’t do it fast, they’ll come here, right?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka grinned a most mischievous smile. Then she slid her hands into Lux’s clothes.<br /> <br /> Then, her &quot;plan&quot; was put into action——3 minutes later.<br /> <br /> '''*Don*''', the roof door flung open violently, and the girls who were chasing after the trespasser looked around. They noticed someone’s shadow sticking out from behind the wall and called out.<br /> <br /> “Hey, did someone else come up here!? Someone like a peeping——”<br /> <br /> “No one else has been up here for a while. I’m a bit busy now, so can we talk about this later?”<br /> <br /> Faced with the urgent tone of the female students, Yoruka answered flippantly.<br /> <br /> Of course, the pursuers didn’t give up so easily.<br /> <br /> “Maybe he hid somewhere up here. Let’s go have a little look——……？”<br /> <br /> The sound of them gasping, even Lux could hear it.<br /> <br /> The pursuing girls saw two girls lying on the rooftop entangled in one another.<br /> <br /> One of them was a girl with beautiful black hair that fell over her——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 02.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> And the other one, whom she straddled, was a girl wearing a blouse and a skirt.<br /> <br /> Hidden by Yoruka’s hand - which was holding her Sword Device - the girl’s face couldn’t be seen, but it was obvious that she was a student at this school.<br /> <br /> “You, you two…are——！？”<br /> <br /> Seeing this, the formerly gung-ho were speechless.<br /> <br /> Only the girl underneath was wearing a uniform while Yoruka was riding on her waist, wearing only her top and bottom lingerie.<br /> <br /> That——couldn’t be interpreted as anything else but a special, private tryst between girls.<br /> <br /> Looking at the girls who stiffened up with their red faces, Yoruka gently smiled.<br /> <br /> “As you can see, we haven’t seen any peeping tom. But it would be you if you were to continue watching us like this——”<br /> <br /> As she finished, with her gorgeous little lips, she gently overlapped them on the lips of the girl lying underneath her.<br /> <br /> Lips and tongues intertwined in a long tangling movement.<br /> <br /> “——！？”<br /> <br /> The girl underneath let out a muffled voice.<br /> <br /> After about ten seconds, their kiss was over. Yoruka loosened her lips, and a transparent silver string was trailing from her tongue..<br /> <br /> Immediately after seeing that, Yoruka gazed again and the girls retreated.<br /> <br /> “Well, then please enjoy yourself!”<br /> <br /> “Sor-, sorry for disturbing you!”<br /> <br /> The door of the rooftop was closed violently, and there were sounds of footsteps running away.<br /> <br /> After a while, screams telling that they had lost sight of the peeping tom in the school resounded.<br /> <br /> “Well, looks like it’s fine now.”<br /> <br /> As Yoruka heard that, she crawled off Lux’s body, Lux murmured in a dying state.<br /> <br /> “I thought everything was lost ……”<br /> <br /> Or, it was better to say he’d die if this were ever exposed.<br /> <br /> And not to only Lux’s mental state: as the only male student in the academy, he’d certainly fall.<br /> <br /> “My Lord is exaggerating. Just let bygones be bygones.”<br /> <br /> “Although it seems I’ve lost something important. Still, thank you…”<br /> <br /> Lux thanked her, turned and began to take off the uniform.<br /> <br /> Yoruka proposed a plan to fool the girls——That was for Lux to wear Yoruka’s new uniform, it could be described as a taboo approach.<br /> <br /> “Just, it's just that——there wasn't any need for the kissing part, right…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux turned his face red and raised his voice in embarrassment, Yoruka showed a little bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> “It was not unnecessary. And my lord's response to women... after this event, I think can start to understand.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> After all, her actual age is supposedly one year younger than him. Lux felt speechless.<br /> <br /> “Then I am going to get back my lord's Sword Device. Please wait up here for a while, and then look for opportunities to return from the roof to the school building.”<br /> <br /> “Ah, yeah. I’ve troubled you.”<br /> <br /> Saying it in a monotone, Lux reluctantly nodded.<br /> <br /> When Yoruka, once again in her uniform, went downstairs, Lux felt his tension ease and sighed.<br /> <br /> Retrieving the Sword Device... it would be better to leave that to Celis and Yoruka.<br /> <br /> “Ha, somehow, I’m exhausted……”<br /> <br /> While looking at the clear sky, Lux sat down, utterly drained.<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> A few minutes later. Lux’s Sword Device returned to him without further commotion.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the Triads and Airi had been recruited by Celis for this. The four came looking for Lux on the rooftop and handed the sword to him.<br /> <br /> “Thank you——And sorry for the trouble.”<br /> <br /> After giving thanks to the girls, Lux was able to get out of the school building<br /> <br /> “Phew, I’m saved…”<br /> <br /> As he left the school building and wore the Sword Device he just got back, Lux sat on the curb in the courtyard and finally stroked his aching chest.<br /> <br /> Already most students had finished having their measurements taken, changed their clothes, and had come back to their rooms. Lux decided to take a rest for a while<br /> <br /> “Although I can feel at ease now about my Sword Device … what was all that noise about a little while ago?”<br /> <br /> It was due to a misunderstanding that Lux entered the indoor practice ground. However, there was an incident at about the same time that involved a peeping tom from outside the Academy entering the school building. That caused a serious commotion.<br /> <br /> “A peeping tom? So who could it——”<br /> <br /> Tilting his neck, Lux murmured to himself..<br /> <br /> Lux was in a daze. It was autumn and falling leaves danced in the wind that blew through the courtyard.<br /> <br /> “——You look free, little brat over there.”<br /> <br /> “……！？”<br /> <br /> Because of the unexpected voice from behind him, Lux bounced straight up.<br /> <br /> A heavy and deep voice of a man, rarely heard in school.<br /> <br /> Although in a musical range that could be affirmed as a mature man, it wasn’t loud and rough. Rather, it had a unique intonation giving those who heard it a strong impression.<br /> <br /> When he turned around, there was a man who he had never seen before.<br /> <br /> His appearance was similar to Lux’s petite body.<br /> <br /> His face looked pretty young. At first glance he looked like a boy, but with a somewhat old-fashioned expression and dangerous atmosphere around him. One would hesitate calling him a boy.<br /> <br /> He was wearing a slightly dark blue mantle, below that was a black suit, protected by a thin metal armor.<br /> <br /> Black hair under the hood and a strangely-shaped patch over his left eye that was decorated with metal pieces.<br /> <br /> But, stranger than his appearance, was his other eye.<br /> <br /> Dark. Bottomless dark. A black pupil, such as the abyss where light could not be seen.<br /> <br /> Still, it was strange that his expressions and tone were not somewhat depressing.<br /> <br /> A shiny, hard polished black.<br /> <br /> He was a man with an atmosphere of obsidian incarnate.<br /> <br /> “You are——?”<br /> <br /> Lux was stunned by the man's atmosphere. The stranger gently lifted his chin.<br /> <br /> “I’m a visitor. I’m looking for the Headmistress for some business. Come show me the way, quickly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Lux was speechless again when he heard the man’s order.<br /> <br /> Why a man, who looked like a boy, was being so bossy....<br /> <br /> “E-, etou——Please wait. In the first place, who are you?”<br /> <br /> “You’re a man that really likes to ask about trivial things. Who am I, how should I say it, I wonder?”<br /> <br /> His eyes opened wide, the man distorted his mouth into a bow shape, and laughed strangely.<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Because you are within the grounds of the Royal Military Academy. I cannot guide you anywhere unless you tell me who you are. Moreover——I’m kind of busy right now.”<br /> <br /> “That’s too bad, but I don’t mind. After you lead me there, I will handle it myself.”<br /> <br /> “That's not what I mean, I said….”<br /> <br /> Even Lux didn’t know how to answer.<br /> <br /> Although he'd experienced client services many times while doing tasks, he had never met such a domineering guest.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know much about the details, but it seems a peeping tom got on to the grounds from outside——”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? It was really troublesome, but it was also strange? I was stopped by the guard at the gate earlier, I got in without permission while shaking them off——I did not see any suspicious people in particular.”<br /> <br /> “Eh…?”<br /> <br /> As the man calmly uttered these words, Lux had a bad feeling.<br /> <br /> Stopped by guards and entered without permission?<br /> <br /> Then, don’t tell me——<br /> <br /> “Oh? Ah, you don’t have to say anymore. I get it.”<br /> <br /> And, while the man opened his unusual eye with no light, he raised his mouth into a smile, and pounded his hand.<br /> <br /> Then he looked straight at Lux and said confidently.<br /> <br /> “The culprit is you, with a face like a woman, you transformationist.”<br /> <br /> “You’re wrong! It’s you! The peeping intruder who entered here without permission!”<br /> <br /> “Oh, I see. This country will treat it like that. It is a cruel custom.”<br /> <br /> “Any country will do the same! Please leave the campus quickly!”<br /> <br /> “Yare yare. How awful, there was also unreasonable treatment. Even though I was called directly by the Queen of this country, I was told to get out.”<br /> <br /> “……!? What, what did you say just now——？”<br /> <br /> The moment when Lux showed a dubious face, the man took out a document from his chest pocket and showed it to him.<br /> <br /> “A letter from the Queen. Let me say it again. I request you to show me before the school headmaster. New Kingdom ''chore boy''.”<br /> <br /> The man said with a sneer.<br /> <br /> It seemed that he knew Lux’s position and added it to his demand as a little provocation. Lux decided to ignore it.<br /> <br /> “……I understand.”<br /> <br /> Lux had also seen the Queen’s letter and signature.<br /> <br /> Although he did not know who the man was, what he said was true.<br /> <br /> Lux decided to guide the man to the Headmistress's room.<br /> <br /> Fortunately (or unfortunately), the body measurements session seemed to end safely. And there was no sign of any girls around.<br /> <br /> However, unlike earlier, Lux tightened his face and entered the school building.<br /> <br /> He was well aware that the unknown man was not a good character.<br /> <br /> “It’s a nice academy. Morale is also high, and the level of practice is also so-so. It is also interesting to have a policy of educating women who are well-trained in Drag-ride. However, such a thing is unnecessary for my subordinates. Are you not dissatisfied by it?”<br /> <br /> After looking around to appraise, the man spoke unexpectedly and gave this assessment.<br /> <br /> “What do you mean?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned with a guarded voice, he heard footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> Coming along in a hurry, a middle-aged man wearing a robe and two young men appeared.<br /> <br /> If Lux remembered correctly, they were consuls of the New Kingdom and the school secretary.<br /> <br /> “This, this is, thank you for coming from such a long trip, Sir Singlen. It seems that you came a little bit earlier than the original scheduled time——”<br /> <br /> “I’m a busy man, unlike you. I do not like being kept waiting, so I let myself in. Is the school's Headmistress aware of this meeting?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, word was sent to inform her earlier.”<br /> <br /> Even with the man’s rude attitude, the other two men continued to abide by proper etiquette. Lux wore a puzzled expression.<br /> <br /> “I gave you a hard time, chore boy. As a reward, let me give you the honor of knowing my name.”<br /> <br /> The man gave a fearless smile, and he spoke his words in a tone that looked down on his audience from on high.<br /> <br /> “Singlen Shelbrit. Vice Captain of States Alliance’s Drag-Ride Force, the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, affiliated to the Blackend Kingdom, Head of the White Ridge Knights Regiment. Those are——some trivial titles of this great me.”<br /> <br /> “”Seven Dragon Paladin”, Vice Captain….!?”<br /> <br /> Reflectively, Lux repeated like a parrot.<br /> <br /> “The troublesome guys call me “Blue Tyrant”. Call me whatever you like, chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The threat of Phantom God Beasts (the Abyss) grew year by year.<br /> <br /> To counteract the seven Ruins activating, each country selected one Drag-Knight as their representative, a total of seven Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> It was an elite unit gathering representatives from various countries that would investigate the Ruins with their own authority and acted as a fighting force against those threats in case of an emergency.<br /> <br /> Not all of them had been decided yet, but among them the captain and the vice captain were judged based on their past records, and it seemed to be decided by concensus.<br /> <br /> In other words, it meant that Singlen must hold a tremendously outstanding track record on a worldwide scale.<br /> <br /> At the last All-Dragon Battle outside of school——The man did not show up because of the restrictions on the official candidate, but there were still stronger people in the world.<br /> <br /> ''——But, why is such a person showing up in the Royal Military Academy of the New Kingdom?''<br /> <br /> No way, was a threat like the Demonic Beast of The End (Ragnarok) approaching?<br /> <br /> “Oh, didn’t they tell you? The Northern part of the country was also surprisingly scattered.”<br /> <br /> As if hearing Lux’s thought, Singlen's mouth bent into a curve.<br /> <br /> His obvious, imprudent way of speaking stunned the consul and the secretary behind him.<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry, my business here is just an interview. The “Seven Dragon Paladin” of this country has not been decided yet. Before the larger meeting that takes place in the near future, I hope that each country decides on at least one good candidate.”<br /> <br /> “…”<br /> <br /> “That’s it. Can you do me one thing, chore boy? I want you to keep a watch on this spot. I feel somewhat better than having it watched by those two with the thin faces.”<br /> <br /> In the corridor facing the long courtyard, Singlen said as much to Lux.<br /> <br /> This went beyond merely rude - it could be said that he was foul-mouthed, but Lux wasn’t in the mood to refuse.<br /> <br /> “……Your request doesn’t guarantee that I will be allowed to do so.”<br /> <br /> “It’s done. It’s me who decided it.——Okay, I’ll leave you to it.”<br /> <br /> After that, the man named Singlen went into the Headmistress’s room.<br /> <br /> ''That man, what on earth was he thinking…?''<br /> <br /> After that, once Relie-sensei arrivwed, Lux asked her if he could watch over the room. &quot;Really? You'd like to? Then please do so.&quot; She readily granted him permission.<br /> <br /> As he was standing watch in front of the door for a while, the first person to approach was Lisha.<br /> <br /> “A-re? Well, if isn't you, Lux. What are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> Staring at Lux who was standing watch for some unknown reason, Lisha's eyes widened in surprise.<br /> <br /> ''Perhaps the people who would receive this interview had been decided in advance.''<br /> <br /> Lux thought to himself upon seeing Lisha.<br /> <br /> “There was something happening... and then it became such a strange situation, and here I am.”<br /> <br /> “What? I thought I’d get to have you at my side as my knight. That’s a shame.”<br /> <br /> Then with a proud face, she crossed her arms, which also looked cute. Lux’s expression also relaxed.<br /> <br /> “But——Please be careful. This Vice Captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, is quite an odd man.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry. There are many strange people in this school and I am accustomed to dealing with them. Besides——In a way, I’m also the princess of this country.”<br /> <br /> She said so confidently, then left with a “Then, please stand watching”, she walked inside the room.<br /> <br /> '''Clack''', a few moments after the door was closed.<br /> <br /> Since he couldn’t freely eavesdrop, Lux waited at a distance——<br /> <br /> “Haa! Quit joking! Just who do you think you are, referring to people like that!?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Lisha roared, and it could easily be heard outside the room.<br /> <br /> “We're done talking. I’m going home! I don’t have time to waste on your nonsense!”<br /> <br /> Then it seemed that the discussion concluded quickly. Lisha exited the room.<br /> <br /> From the earlier outrageous attitude of that Singlen, one might expect this happening to a certain degree, but this result was still a little surprising to Lux.<br /> <br /> Lisha’s character was simple and straightforward on the surface. However, she was strategic and often saw through to the true nature of problems.<br /> <br /> It was hard to imagine that negotiations would break down this quickly.<br /> <br /> Whatever Singlen was trying to do, Lux started to feel a little concerned about it.<br /> <br /> “What a rude man! Has the Blackend Kingdom's quality degraded to such an extent!?”<br /> <br /> “Ano, Lisha-sama. I understand your feelings, but we are still in the corridor——”<br /> <br /> Seeing the steam rising out from Lisha’s head, Lux persuaded her with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Lisha complained for a while and then left. Soon after, Lux heard another pair of footsteps approaching. <br /> <br /> “What a surprise! I didn’t think we would meet here, Lux”<br /> <br /> The girl arrived wearing a dignified atmosphere, third-year student Celis.<br /> <br /> “I was called here, to receive an interview as a candidate for the “Seven Dragons Paladin” of the New Kingdom——Don’t tell me, you did too?”<br /> <br /> “No, I just have some other reason: I’m supposed to be a guard here.”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? Well, I can’t be panicked in front of my kohai. My opponent is the “Blue Tyrant”, and I have to keep my composure.”<br /> <br /> Her tone was as serious as usual.<br /> <br /> But compared to his thinking that was “Really Celis-like”, Lux was more concerned about another word.<br /> <br /> “………About Singlen, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “To some extent——if you do not mind, may I speak what I know?”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded reflexively.<br /> <br /> Because time was running short, Celis made it brief, but Lux learned more about Singlen.<br /> <br /> A man from the Blackend Kingdom, he emerged immediately as a striking figure after the Drag-Ride was originally excavated. With his overwhelming ability, he quickly climbed to the rank of general.<br /> <br /> However, following a period of large-scale civil strife, he was punished by his king for his merciless fighting style. It was said that he was robbed of the title of knight.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know the truth, but the King seems to be feared his abilities and kept him away from the royal family. That's one theory at least. Later, Sir Singlen left the Imperial City.”<br /> <br /> Lux felt that the theory was highly believable.<br /> <br /> An era in which various things suddenly changed due to existence of Drag-ride, which was still about several years after the ruins were found.<br /> <br /> This mighty Drag-Knight that suddenly appeared, too strong for most others to face. It was no wonder that Kings would fear his power and his wrath.<br /> <br /> “However, as we all know, a large-scale natural disaster occurred in various places, including the Blackend Kingdom recently. The existence of a new type of humanoid Phantom God Beast (Abyss) called a Nocturnal…..”<br /> <br /> After the end of the All-Dragon Tournament, Lux also learned from Raigree-sensei about the matter.<br /> <br /> “The Blackend Kingdom lost its main force due to the battle, I heard that Sir Singlen was called to the King’s Castle again. Just before the former king was killed in battle and replaced.”<br /> <br /> “…”<br /> <br /> “That’s all I know. Then, I’ll go first.”<br /> <br /> As Celis finished speaking, she quickly went into the Headmistress’s room.<br /> <br /> Unlike Lisha, if it was Celis who wasn't one to act so candidly, she would be able to avoid matching Singlen's pace. Lux thought.<br /> <br /> “Yes. Is... that so….? No, I am honored to be praised. But——huh?”<br /> <br /> Although Lux had no attention of eavesdropping, he could hear a relatively calm voice.<br /> <br /> It seemed as though the meeting was over in a matter of minutes. Celis exited the Headmistress’s room.<br /> <br /> Her face was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “What happened?”<br /> <br /> “No, nothing special… I got praised for my quality as a Drag-Knight, but the details about the subject, he seems to be avoiding it.”<br /> <br /> “Avoiding the main issue?”<br /> <br /> “And, of course, what we discussed should not be revealed to others, so please do not ask me——”<br /> <br /> “Ah, I’m sorry.”<br /> <br /> With Celis's words, Lux also realized the danger of his question.<br /> <br /> Soon after, Singlen patted Lux on the shoulder.<br /> <br /> “It’s over, chore boy. Come and see me outside. That’s my last request.”<br /> <br /> “……Understood.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded and walked by Singlen’s side.<br /> <br /> Girls were appearing again in some placed and looking at Lux from afar.<br /> <br /> Did they know of Singlen coming to the Academy?<br /> <br /> “——You're not going to ask me what I said to those two in the interview?”<br /> <br /> “If you wouldn't mind, please tell me.”<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Can’t tell you.”<br /> <br /> “……Is that so.”<br /> <br /> Lux's statement was mixed with a sigh. Singlen quivered his shoulders and laughed.<br /> <br /> “Kukukuku, don’t make such a face. Do you think it’s that hard to understand? A man purposely received a royal command from the Blackend Kingdom to come all the way here. Why did he take a stuffy attitude towards ''those'' two girls?”<br /> <br /> “………”<br /> <br /> The eye reflecting the bottomless darkness peered into Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> His eye was not laughing.<br /> <br /> Only his mouth was slightly bowed and distorted.<br /> <br /> “Can you see through my intentions? Chore-laden criminal?”<br /> <br /> “……from the beginning you had no intentions of really interviewing them. Is that right?”<br /> <br /> Lux answered immediately.<br /> <br /> Thinking carefully, the whole visit was very unnatural from the beginning.<br /> <br /> He came to the Academy half a day earlier than planned, and also entered the campus without permission despite being stopped by the guard.<br /> <br /> At first glance, he seemed to be just rude and arrogant. Yet, this is man who climbed up to the position of the Royal Knights' leader. There was no way he didn’t understand how to behave properly.<br /> <br /> His actions ran contrary to the fact that the candidate must be determined as soon as possible. Did he truly not intend to achieve his goal from the start?<br /> <br /> “Is that all you've gleaned? Well, that's only half of it. How disappointing. The worth of your head was only a little more precious than the majority of this country's council.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?”<br /> <br /> “Your understanding is really lacking. Has your intuition been slowed just by taking care of the ladies?”<br /> <br /> Singlen turned a wicked smile toward Lux.<br /> <br /> “I’m willing to put the story together. We’ll talk here. Haven’t I given you some hints? Didn’t I let you stand there deliberately and let you hear our discussion?”<br /> <br /> “——could it be?”<br /> <br /> At that moment, Lux finally became aware of Singlen’s true intentions.<br /> <br /> “''You'', chore boy. The “Weakest Undefeated”, former Acardia Empire Seventh Princes Lux Arcadia. I came to scout you out. As one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”.”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised and shocked, both feelings penetrated Lux’s body at the same time. He was petrified.<br /> <br /> “You're surprised? You thought that you weren't supposed to be chosen? If so, you’re stupid. Compared to 5 years ago, have these peaceful days turned you into a fool? Like this kingdom?”<br /> <br /> “Are you seriously telling me this? To me——”<br /> <br /> “This is a boring conversation. Please stop acting dumb in front of me. I need to pull the strongest man in this country as the Vice Captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. Not just strong on the surface, but the truly strong.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> ''How much does this guy truly know about me?''<br /> <br /> Even if he saw through Lux’s identity as “Bahamut's” user, Lux couldn’t admit that he was the “Black Hero”.<br /> <br /> “Although I may have been recommended by the consular officers of the Kingdom to be their candidate for the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, I do not think that I am suitable, and I don’t intend to try.”<br /> <br /> Despite being on high alert, Lux’s voice was unwavering, Singlen continued.<br /> <br /> “Don’t speak such childish words. You used to be more adult-like. No──Or was it that you just wore more of a mature look? In any case, you showed such performance at that age.... You are not an ordinary man and you have the qualifications for being the representative.”<br /> <br /> There was a decisiveness in his tone.<br /> <br /> This tone was like he knew that Lux had destroyed the Old Empire in the past, Lux became even more guarded.<br /> <br /> “Do you know——about me and the Old Empire?”<br /> <br /> “It’s not like I don’t know. The upper region of the Old Empire had been associated with the Blackend Kingdom. Oh, I was getting along with your older brother from that time. Was his name Fugil Acardia?”<br /> <br /> “……!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing these words, Lux gasped.<br /> <br /> Although he wanted to conceal his own shaking, that man might have already seen through him.<br /> <br /> “It seems he’s gone missing since the coup d’état five years ago, but I don’t think the guy will die that easily. Do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “No…..I know nothing.”<br /> <br /> “Well, that’s a pity … No, actually, the other day, I heard a story that my subordinate saw a man who looked like Fugil.”<br /> <br /> “——Is that true?”<br /> <br /> “You really want to know? Just tell me. What, if you became one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, the opportunity to continue our discussion came again soon?”<br /> <br /> “…then, may I ask one last question?”<br /> <br /> “It’s fine. But make it quick, time is precious. Even gold can’t buy my time.”<br /> <br /> Conceited, bold, and fearless.<br /> <br /> Singlen nodded, with an arrogant attitude befitting the title “Blue Tyrant”.<br /> <br /> “What is your real purpose? Promoting me to join the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. It isn’t simply to bring stability to the world, is it?”<br /> <br /> “……Phew, what a troublesome kid. I suspected as much.”<br /> <br /> The school ground was surrounded by tall walls.<br /> <br /> They had arrived near the gate.<br /> <br /> “My mission and purpose are to protect this world, as a Drag-Knight, as the commander of Drag-Knights, what else is there?”<br /> <br /> “Well, I will talk about my purpose. I’ll tell you as a Chore Prince: I will protect this Academy. I will become the power of everyone who goes here. It is now my wish.”<br /> <br /> He didn’t really know Singlen’s true intention.<br /> <br /> As a “Seven Dragon Paladin”, why did he seek Lux’s power so much?<br /> <br /> Regardless of what the other side’s intention, Lux had decided his own answer.<br /> <br /> He once concealed his identity and destroyed the Old Empire. That was also Lux’s wish.<br /> <br /> He tried to make a country without unreasonable tyranny and unjustifiable discrimination.<br /> <br /> And now, his wish was to protect this New Kingdom from the threat from other countries and Phantom God Beasts (Abyss). And to support the girls around him with his own strength.<br /> <br /> For that reason, he became the exclusive knight of Princess Lisha.<br /> <br /> “Ha ha ha. How awful, negotiations broke down. It’s a shame, my time has been wasted. I wanted you to be a “Seven Dragon Paladin” even now.”<br /> <br /> Singlen tilted his head slightly. Only his mouth revealed that strange smile, staring at Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> Lux also returned a resolute glare at his opponent. Just outside, seven people wearing white helmets and cloaks covering their faces immediately came to a halt before the two.<br /> <br /> “My lord. We have come to pick you up. It’s about time to leave the Kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “……I understand. Farewell, orphan of the Old Empire—— “The Weakest Undefeated”. You have to work hard to fulfill your wishes.”<br /> <br /> Saying that with a loud tone, Singlen walked out of the campus, and looked back.<br /> <br /> “But remember, never will your wish come true. Because I’ve never failed to achieve my own purpose, and what you really want is merely boring self-sacrifice.──Well then, let’s meet again, Hero.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> Even after hearing that final slight, Lux didn’t blink an eye.<br /> <br /> “The Blue Tyrant” and his followers gradually disappeared from view.<br /> <br /> The tense encounter was over.<br /> <br /> ''But, why?''<br /> <br /> Even though they didn’t resemble each other at all, an air somewhat like his older brother Fugil... Lux could sense it from Singlen.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> Back on the school grounds after the prior storm from Blackend had left. Lux and Lisha were gathered in the Princess's Drag-Ride workshop (Atelier). <br /> <br /> “So, you're saying that “Over Limit” can't be used anymore?”<br /> <br /> Lisha, clad in a white gown, asked Lux about this powerful ability that was now no longer accessible to him.<br /> <br /> “Yes, that seems to be the case.”<br /> <br /> Leaning against her workbench, Lux answered Lisha as she gazed at him. He released the “Bahamut” Drag-Ride armor to demonstrate.<br /> <br /> Normally, Drag-Rides have an output restriction put in place to limit the burden they place on the pilot's body and mind. Earlier, these two had unlocked a special system which fully released that output restriction - Limit Break (Over Limit).<br /> <br /> For a while, they thought that Lux’s body couldn't bear the strain of repeatedly using this dangerous technique. So, he was forbidden from using it since the training camp. But as his physical condition improved, he wished to be prepared for future battles. So, he tried to recreate the steps to activating Over Limit, but he was unsuccessful each time.<br /> <br /> “That's strange. Don’t you remember the method? The way of perfect Limit Break (Over Limit), even I don’t know it clearly——“<br /> <br /> “I really don't know. I can't tell you why I was able do it just that once and not since——”<br /> <br /> I remember seeing the method to activate Limit Break (Over Limit) that La Cruche had used as the Ruin’s Supervisor (Gear Leader). I wonder if that was what triggered it in my memories?<br /> <br /> ''…Memory? No, that was the first time I ever used Limit Break (Over Limit). Or——''<br /> <br /> ''Am I forgetting something?'' Lux's mind began to ponder over this sudden question.<br /> <br /> “It may be because Phi-chan was there. Maybe I forgot something——”<br /> <br /> “…!? That, that airheaded girl has nothing to do with this! That… this is still a major problem, Lux. I’ll think about it myself then. Hmph.”<br /> <br /> After hearing Lux murmuring to himself, Lisha anxiously shouted that she'd work on fixing things on her own.<br /> <br /> The oblivious Lux tilted his head in curiosity, and time passed by.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 3 */ Improved the English</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 1 – Blue Tyrant==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> At that moment, the color of human skin filled his field of vision.<br /> <br /> This was a large room in one of the largest buildings of the academy.<br /> <br /> Besides Drag-Ride training, much of the remaining physical training - like kenjutsu and taijutsu - took place here. So, the first floor was padded with a non-slip material.<br /> <br /> The second floor of this building was used as a venue for meetings from time to time.<br /> <br /> Standing behind the wooden railings on the second floor, he could see all the girls below in their underwear.<br /> <br /> ''Wh-what’s going on here-!? This is bad!''<br /> <br /> As the footsteps grew louder, Lux hid deeper in the building.<br /> <br /> ''Am I stupid, what’s the point of hiding? All I’m doing is cornering myself and digging myself in deeper!''<br /> <br /> Luckily, there usually wasn’t anyone on the second floor, so all he had to do was continue hiding and not be discovered.<br /> <br /> Lux hid in the shadows. After waiting for the girls he was trying to avoid to walk past, he darted behind the armrest of a chair.<br /> <br /> ''Calm down, though I’m not completely sure how it ended up like this, but I will be killed if anyone finds me!''<br /> <br /> While trying to recall his original purpose for winding up in this place, Lux’s eyes inevitably drifted further down into the Shangri-La that was before his eyes below.<br /> <br /> Under the sunlight that came in from a window, the glossy nudes of the girls he called his schoolmates were as clear as day.<br /> <br /> Their skin shone in a healthy tone, they were even putting on some really alluring underwear.<br /> <br /> The blush of their cheeks, their defenseless skin and smiles of pure innocence.<br /> <br /> “Did your chest get bigger again? That’s so unfair~”<br /> <br /> “Of course not, it’s just that that pair she’s wearing is cuter and makes them stand out more.”<br /> <br /> “Sen-senpai! Don’t be so loud! After all, this place-”<br /> <br /> The room was filled with the soft breathing and sweet scent of girls, all of which were ''extremely'' stimulating to Lux.<br /> <br /> Feeling something was amiss, Lux decided to look for his target again, as his eyes landed on the half-naked girls, his heart rate started to rise again.<br /> <br /> ''W-why am I doing something that makes me look like a perverted peeping-tom?''<br /> <br /> But Lux had no choice.<br /> <br /> Before his illicit presence could be found out, Lux couldn’t shift his focus.<br /> <br /> Lux trembled at his situation as he recalled what transpired only a few minutes before....<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> “All right, as planned, we will be making the final arrangements for the promotion exams. There will also be mock exams for both the practical and written parts of the assessments. Are you all ready?<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> As Raigree-sensei’s stern voice resounded throughout the classroom, the students - including Lux - replied in unison.<br /> <br /> That morning, the class was filled with tension and uneasiness—even a bit of anticipation.<br /> <br /> The All-Dragon Battle in the capital had ended two weeks ago, and Autumn had arrived.<br /> <br /> Lux and his party returned to the City of Cross Field. Shortly after returning to the peace of campus life, a new event had arrived to interrupt their tranquility.<br /> <br /> That was the Drag-Knight’s Class promotion exam which took place every Spring and Autumn.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 5 levels of “Classes” for a Drag-Knight, based on one’s proficiency at piloting a Drag-Ride.<br /> <br /> There was the “Beginner Class”, who were only allowed to observe and take part in training sessions.<br /> <br /> Then there was the “Low Class”, who could take part in combating the Abyss when express permission was given.<br /> <br /> Above that was the “Middle Class”, which made up the bulk of the main Drag-Knight force, the “High Class”, that typically command the main force, and the special Class at the apex: “EX”.<br /> <br /> Of course, one's “Class” did not dictate everything. This was especially true for those girls who saw piloting a Drag-Ride as their lifelong dream. This test was but a gauge of their personal strength.<br /> <br /> “As said by the Headmistress a week ago, this year’s exams will be held in Wanheim. We, as the representatives of the New Kingdom must show our strength and not tarnish the name of our nation.”<br /> <br /> Moreover, this year’s situation was somewhat different.<br /> <br /> Usually, these Class promotion exams were held in the royal capital, but this year about half of the exams were taking place abroad.<br /> <br /> The joint test had the dual objective of strengthening the cultural exchange alliance and unifying the standard of Drag-Ride evaluation.<br /> <br /> So, the examinations would be in Wanheim, and the Academy students from the New Kingdom would be heading there to take them.<br /> <br /> “Your exams begin in 7 days, keep that in mind. Do your best and leave no regrets!”<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> The students once again replied in unison, Raigree-sensei quietly nodded her head.<br /> <br /> “Your written exam begins in 10 minutes. I expect you all to pay attention!”<br /> <br /> As she left, the classroom lightened up again<br /> <br /> “Uwaa~ we are having a written test next? …Ah…That’s too boring.”<br /> <br /> As the neighboring Tillfur complained loudly, Lux smiled.<br /> <br /> As planned, the mock writing exam began.<br /> <br /> Because Lux enrolled halfway through the year, even the basic questions were giving him a headache, but due to his studying sessions with Krulcifer in the library, he could just barely keep up with the questions.<br /> <br /> As the written exam ended, the practical exam was about to begin.<br /> <br /> The first part of the practical exam was a long-distance run.<br /> <br /> Then there were tasks that gauged the candidate’s strength, balance, etc. Following that were basic kenjutsu and taijustsu. Lastly was the Drag-Ride proficiency exam, where real blades and rounds were used.<br /> <br /> The Drag-Ride exam consisted of summoning and equipping, flight and weapon testing combined with various forms of other tests that would only get harder.<br /> <br /> Lux was able to handle all of these with ease. A few minutes later the bell sounded.<br /> <br /> “—Well that concludes the mock exam. Lux Arcadia, after this you are to proceed on alone. After changing into your uniform, you are to wait in the classroom. If you feel tired, or experience any pain, then proceed back to the dormitory to rest. If you find yourself bored, then go study in the library. I won’t force you to stay indoors, ''but'' you are not allowed to get approach any other building until given permission to do so.<br /> <br /> “Uh... Okay, understood.”<br /> <br /> Raigree-sensei’s instructions left Lux slightly puzzled. Just as he was ready to leave the training field—<br /> <br /> Lux felt a pat on his back.<br /> <br /> “Yo, my knight, how was the mock exam?”<br /> <br /> He turned around.<br /> <br /> The petite girl in the pilot suit bore an innocent smile.<br /> <br /> Lizsharte Atismata.<br /> <br /> The Princess of the New Kingdom. The girl who appointed Lux as her personal knight.<br /> <br /> That ponytail tied with a ribbon on the side of her blonde head, her red eyes filled with strength, her small body exuding an infinite confidence and enthusiasm. Lizsharte Atismata was that girl.<br /> <br /> She was the one who recognized the abilities of Lux - an orphan, branded a criminal of the Old Empire - and the one who suggested forcing him to enroll. Now that the two had grown close, Lux was truly grateful to her.<br /> <br /> “There was no problem, thanks to your adjustments, Lisha-sama. The machine was able to function really smoothly.”<br /> <br /> The “Wyvern” that Lux piloted was maintained by Lisha.<br /> <br /> With her specialized defense tuning as its base, Lisha also added a weapon she'd developed herself: the Scale Blade. Even Lux, who had seen a lot of customized Drag-Rides in his lifetime, thought that Lisha’s talent for this was one of a kind.<br /> <br /> “Of-of course it was thanks to me! You are going to use that in your exams at Wanheim after all. Also, I’m quite happy myself, since my knight is getting stronger!”<br /> <br /> Lisha nodded enthusiastically as she hugged Lux’s arm. From this angle, her petite body only served to emphasize her bountiful chest that was rubbing against his arm. Lux’s heart went ''doki-doki'', at that moment—<br /> <br /> “You're thinking highly of yourself.... It’s not like he's getting stronger because of ''you''.”<br /> <br /> Wearing the same outfit as Lisha, Krulcifer appeared from the side.<br /> <br /> Straight blue hair that reached down to her waist with a body that wasn’t just graceful but also well-proportioned.<br /> <br /> This girl’s beauty was almost fairy-like, she gave off a unique aura. She shrugged her hair elegantly as she approached.<br /> <br /> “Ah, Krulcifer-san, good work there. Tha-thanks to your guidance, I was able to successfully complete the written exam.”<br /> <br /> “Ara, that’s good news, looks like my nightly visits weren’t wasted...”<br /> <br /> “Wh-Wha……!?”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing Krulcifer’s incredibly vague description, Lisha blushed and started to panic.<br /> <br /> “Wha-What is this? Lux! Even though you already have me, you still fool around with this woman?”<br /> <br /> “No, no—She is just helping me with my studies!”<br /> <br /> Lux tried to clear up the misunderstanding, but Lisha just glared at Krulcifer suspiciously.<br /> <br /> “I'm the one who asked Lux to keep this a secret... If word got out that I was giving Lux extra lessons after classes, there would surely be unfortunate misunderstandings....”<br /> <br /> “Guh…… Well, it’s still really suspicious…… Anyway, since the written exam is over, let’s just forget about it.”<br /> <br /> “Certainly. Well, I believe we have our separate things to do after this, so I’ll take my leave first. It’s a pity that I’m going to work separately from Lux.”<br /> <br /> As Krulcifer smiled and left, Lisha nodded to herself.<br /> <br /> ''Huh……So what’s everyone going to do now?''<br /> <br /> As Lux wondered to himself, Lisha turned around and said to him.<br /> <br /> “…Right, that thing you left with me. It’s on the workbench in my workshop 'Atelier'. Can you get it by yourself?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I got it.”<br /> <br /> That thing referred to “Bahamut”. The sword that was kept in a black scabbard, a “Sword Device”.<br /> <br /> Since the mock exams only required the “Wyvern”, Lux left it with Lisha, as it’s troublesome to carry around.<br /> <br /> So far, their everyday life was peaceful.<br /> <br /> After Lisha left, Lux went to the workshop (Atelier) to recover the sword device of Bahamut.<br /> <br /> “Even so, last time was quite dangerous…”<br /> <br /> Although it was a dire situation, the symbol of the “Black Hero” - who had destroyed the former Empire - the Divine Drag-Ride Bahamut was used once again in the Imperial City.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, because of the immense chaos caused by the “Giant Soldier (Gigas)” raging at the All-Dragon Tournament, coupled with Queen Raffi and others' help, the city didn’t realize Lux’s true involvement.<br /> <br /> However, that didn't quell the people’s curiosity.<br /> <br /> Who was that Drag-Knight that saved the New Kingdom from the crisis? Could it be the “Black Hero” from five years ago?<br /> <br /> That rumor was whispered throughout the kingdom. It was a painful headache for Lux.<br /> <br /> At the Academy, the identity of the Black Hero was supposed to be a secret to everyone outside of the “Knights Squadron (Syvalles)”. However, if there was a student at the All-Dragon Battle auditorium, and she saw Lux wearing Bahamut, she would likely be able to recognize him, even at a distance.<br /> <br /> “It seems I need to be more careful until things calm down──.”<br /> <br /> Lux said to himself, picking up Bahamut’s Sword Device.<br /> <br /> Now that the outside of the scabbard was wrapped in pieces of white cloth, it looked very plain.<br /> <br /> “There shouldn't any problem with this …… right?”<br /> <br /> He exited the workshop (Atelier) and confirmed it was all right to proceed. Just then, the dorm mother appeared a ways away and started calling to Lux.<br /> <br /> “Hey, errand boy, I have something I want to ask you. Come here for a moment.”<br /> <br /> “——Ah, yes. I’m coming.”<br /> <br /> Because the sword and scabbard he'd just picked up was a hindrance, he left it on the curb, and went to listen to the dorm mother's request.<br /> <br /> The discussion was about the previous chores, mainly about the storeroom of the dormitory. Although this lasted for only a few minutes——<br /> <br /> “Ah-huh…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned to where he'd left the Bahamut sword device, the white cloth-swathed sword and scabbard that should have been resting on the curb wasn't! It had suddenly disappeared!<br /> <br /> Lux looked around in utter confusion and saw someone who looked like a first-year girl running away not far from him.<br /> <br /> “Wait for me! I just found my Sword Device!”<br /> <br /> He saw the girl chasing after another student in a panic.<br /> <br /> And her hands were holding the wrapped scabbard——<br /> <br /> “——Don’t tell me!”<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively looked around the area.<br /> <br /> A short distance away, another Sword Device that was also covered in a white sheet rested against the curb.<br /> <br /> Lux immediately picked it up to check, but from a glance he knew that this sword was slightly different from his.<br /> <br /> The biggest difference was that the outside of the sword scabbard was trimmed with the name “Clariss” engraved in red.<br /> <br /> “Not good! That girl mistakenly took my sword——!”<br /> <br /> Perhaps she took advantage of the examination break to rest here. The result was that she had forgotten and left behind her Sword Device here. When she noticed, she came to get it in a hurry.<br /> <br /> Then, she accidentally mistook Lux’s nearby Sword Device as hers, and picked it up immediately.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Wait a bit! That’s mine——!”<br /> <br /> ''This is bad.''<br /> <br /> ''Really bad.''<br /> <br /> Even now at school, the rumor of “The mysterious Black Drag-Knight in the Kingdom's capital” was buzzing. So, the Black Sword Device mustn’t be revealed.<br /> <br /> Thinking about it, Lux was losing his calm.<br /> <br /> Why, after receiving multiple mock tests together, was Lux singled out to proceed separately?<br /> <br /> Though he wasn't able to figure out the reason then and there, he chased after the first-year with all the speed he could muster.<br /> <br /> Although she had a lead on him, he was still able to catch up.<br /> <br /> However, as soon as he was about to reach out to her, the figure of the girl disappeared inside the indoor practice grounds——a wooden building that was as large as a large inn.<br /> <br /> “Uh……!?”<br /> <br /> Just as Lux was just about to resume his pursuit, he was stopped by two girls at the door.<br /> <br /> “………Um, Lux-senpai isn't allowed in here. Because... we're doing special training inside.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, and as much as I personally want you to see——Ah, as expected, it’s not allowed. I’m truly sorry.”<br /> <br /> Both girls were standing with their arms spread out blocking his view. Both were blushing.<br /> <br /> Although the two of them looked like they were joking, they didn’t seem willing to let Lux through.<br /> <br /> “That... uh, a little girl who went in a moment ago forgot something——“<br /> <br /> “Ah, that’s all right. Because we will make sure she gets it later. What did she forget?”<br /> <br /> Although the gatekeeper girls said they could help, they seemed to be unable to move for the time-being. By then, it could be too late if the Bahamut Sword Device were unsheathed.<br /> <br /> Lux pondered the indoor training ground and then made his decision immediately.<br /> <br /> “Oh, I’m sorry. My mistake. Well, I'll be on my way!”<br /> <br /> Lux bid the gatekeeper girls farewell in a hurry, turned on his heel and left their sight. Immediately, after pretending to head off, he hid in the shade of a nearby tree. This time, while carefully surveying his surroundings, he snuck in from the side of the front entrance.<br /> <br /> Climbing up a tall tree on the side of the building, Lux jumped to the staircase to the second floor from there.<br /> <br /> ''……Success!''<br /> <br /> The two girls didn’t find him, and he finally reached the door of the indoor training field.<br /> <br /> The other end was connected to the second floor and roof, so he entered the building from there.<br /> <br /> This door on the second floor was badly constructed and not used normally, but just yesterday Lux had finished repairing it.<br /> <br /> “Great, now I can——!”<br /> <br /> Having been able to bypass the two gatekeepers and slip in, Lux initially felt victorious——But, he regretted instantly<br /> <br /> “……A-re?”<br /> <br /> A few seconds after he stepped in, his mind went blank.<br /> <br /> Looking from the second floor, Lux saw the training ground bathed with the color of skin.<br /> <br /> This vast space was covered with a smooth floor, and the floor also had a layer of red carpet.<br /> <br /> Underwear-clad girls were arranged in rows, and discarded uniforms were scattered here and there.<br /> <br /> “——Uwaa!?”<br /> <br /> Lux instinctively averted his eyes, and he hid in the shadows nearby.<br /> <br /> After a few seconds of confusion, Lux finally realized what was happening.<br /> <br /> ''Per-, perhaps they are doing ── body measurements?!''<br /> <br /> To handle a Drag-ride, accurate information such as height and weight along with simple physical ability were all important.<br /> <br /> And, as expected - given he was the only man - they couldn’t let Lux do it together with the girls.<br /> <br /> The pieces finally fell into place in Lux's mind. Lux finally understood the reasons and intentions behind “After this you are to proceed on alone...”.<br /> <br /> ''——Argh, Now’s not the time to fixate on this screw up! I have to get out of here quickly!''<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively left the second floor back to the stairs and between the entrance, and then he heard the footsteps coming closer, he had to hide again in the shadows.<br /> <br /> “Strange... I thought I heard something from up here a little while ago……..”<br /> <br /> “Yeah? I thought this door was stuck shut, but now it's open?”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> '''*Kacha*''', the door was opened, and the two gatekeeper girls appeared.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, the second floor was usually deserted, so the tables and chairs were stuffed with non-slip mats and wooden boxes, exercise equipment, and other things that weren’t used were piled here. Lux had many places to hide.<br /> <br /> However, there was only one way out, so it was impossible to leave with the two girls blocking the exit.<br /> <br /> If he was found at this point, of course, Lux would be caught as a peeping tom.<br /> <br /> ''Why, why am I in this kind of situation…!?''<br /> <br /> He was starting to lament to god.<br /> <br /> If they were only doing physical measurements now, it was unlikely that Lux’s Sword Device would be immediately unsheathed, but the first-year who took the Sword Device “Bahamut” would notice it sooner or later.<br /> <br /> Therefore, there was only one choice left for Lux.<br /> <br /> ''There, there’s no other alternative, I have to go for it now!''<br /> <br /> He must somehow elude all the girls, then retrieve the Sword Device “Bahamut”.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and walked up the passage on the second floor, which turned into a mid-sized storehouse.<br /> <br /> The two gatekeeper girls shouldn't be able to wander around soon given their roles as lookouts....<br /> <br /> As long as Lux stayed on the second floor, then discovery was less likely. But just in case, Lux grabbed a tablecloth off to his side and used it to cover his body.<br /> <br /> Then he crept out of the shadows, surveying the scene below through a gap between the handrail supports.<br /> <br /> Lux tried not to ogle the girls' bodies as much as possible and carefully searched. Finally, he found the first-year and the Sword Device.<br /> <br /> ''Great, I found it—— but how do I get it out?''<br /> <br /> If he went down to the first floor area where the physical measurements were taken, Lux surely would be found out.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that the area where the measurements were taken didn’t use all of the training field.<br /> <br /> If he moved to other rooms, where there were fewer eyes, he could get close without being detected.<br /> <br /> Lux adorned the tablecloth. He was about to go into the corridors outside the training ground——<br /> <br /> “Kyaaaaa!”<br /> <br /> Suddenly, the shrill screams of girls resounded outside the training ground.<br /> <br /> “Huh…!?”<br /> <br /> He felt his heart leap into his throat. He thought it might stop out of sheer terror.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that they hadn't discovered Lux.<br /> <br /> “What?! What's going on!? What happened!?”<br /> <br /> “There are reports of a suspicious man outside! Some students saw him secretly slip into the campus!”<br /> <br /> “The peeping tom's come back!? Ugh, but we've pushed back the day for physical measurements several times now——“<br /> <br /> Then, the training ground became chaotic.<br /> <br /> Several female instructors shouted out “Please calm down”, but once spread, the panic couldn’t be helped and instead only increased.<br /> <br /> Uneasily, Lux observed the situation downstairs from the shadow, his eyes met with Noct's. She was wearing lingerie that included a garter belt/<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just wanted to confirm where the first-year girl was. But, the result was that he was accidentally found by others, this was bad! Lux’s heartbeat began to accelerate.<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> Noct’s eyes widened, she blushed a bit at his seeing her, but then she immediately averted her eyes.<br /> <br /> Apparently, she guessed that there must be a good reason Lux was up there, so she let Lux go without further concern.<br /> <br /> “… Wait a minute...!? Someone is on the second-floor stairwell!!”<br /> <br /> A scream of a girl who'd climbed up from another place exposed where Lux was hiding.<br /> <br /> ''Damn…!''<br /> <br /> Now discovered, Lux stood up slightly. Now, he was exposed!<br /> <br /> Fortunately he was also covered in the tablecloth, so they couldn't see his face, but it was only a matter of time before they did.<br /> <br /> Lux flew out of the shadows and ran through the passage at full speed.<br /> <br /> Behind him, he could hear the screams of the girls who'd seen his cloaked figure.<br /> <br /> For now, he'd have to find some place to take off the tablecloth where no one could spot him.<br /> <br /> “Why, why is this so similar to the first time I came to the Academy……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux kicked open the door, jumped from the middle of the stairs and onto the grass, rushed out onto the empty campus, and then ran to the school.<br /> <br /> ''Since everyone else is doing their measurements, there shouldn't be anyone in the classrooms yet——''<br /> <br /> Lux thought this, but...<br /> <br /> “Kya——!? Oh no! Someone's entered the school building! Call for help!”<br /> <br /> In the corridor, he could see a girl wearing a green bow tie——a third year girl——hurriedly escaped.<br /> <br /> ''Not good! Bad move!''<br /> <br /> Instructor Raigree had said, “Do not get close to the library and girls’ dormitory.”<br /> <br /> So, that must mean it was here that the girls who'd finished with their measurements returned and changed their clothes.<br /> <br /> That meant that around these buildings, there was a high possibility of running into girls already back in their uniforms.<br /> <br /> “Stop, you! Call for backup quickly!”<br /> <br /> Along with the voice from behind, came the rushing footsteps of the students.<br /> <br /> With the cloth still covering his head, his vision was poor, so he couldn’t run fast.<br /> <br /> As he came to the stairs, Lux rushed to the second floor of the school building.<br /> <br /> Fortunately there was no one in the front, but the footsteps of the pursuers were growing near.<br /> <br /> “Ku……!?”<br /> <br /> ''I can’t shake them off! I've got to——take a huge gamble here!''<br /> <br /> In a desperate moment, Lux took off the tablecloth as a last resort. he pushed open the door of the reception room for guests.<br /> <br /> From what he'd seen, there shouldn't be many students who'd finished their measurements.<br /> <br /> It was especially unlikely that students were changing clothes in this reception room.<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, and quietly slid in in desperation.<br /> <br /> “——Uh.”<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, he lost that bet.<br /> <br /> “………!?”<br /> <br /> The room was full of luxurious ornaments. The ground was also covered in red carpet.<br /> <br /> In that familiar room, a breathtaking scene unfolded.<br /> <br /> Carefully-maintained long hair the color of honey, under which was a pair of deeply transparent jade eyes...<br /> <br /> Atop the tall and well-balanced body, her firm and rich chest bulged out. This contrast to her flawless glamour gave a sense of dangerous beauty at first glance, making her more vivid and attractive.<br /> <br /> And her awe-inspiring atmosphere, with her appearance, complemented each other.<br /> <br /> Such a great noblewoman daughter of her caliber was as if the girl had been specially tailored for the role.<br /> <br /> Standing there was the most well-known of the Academy's strongest Drag-Knights, the third year Celistia Ralgris.<br /> <br /> She was wearing light blue underwear, with her uniform neatly folded in front of her.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 07.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “Wha, wha-wha-wha——what are you doing, Lux!? I am——“<br /> <br /> After freezing for a few seconds, Celis screamed with a red face.<br /> <br /> “So, sorry! I swear there’s a good reason for this——!”<br /> <br /> While Lux was trying to explain himself in a hurry, the sound of running outside the corridor came to a halt.<br /> <br /> '''*Konkon*''', after a light knock, a voice immediately followed before any reply could be given. <br /> <br /> “Excuse me, did someone come through here!? Looks like a peeping tom entered into the campus, we chased him this far——”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> In response to the voice of the girl who seemed to be a fellow third year, Celis glowered at Lux with a look that was equal parts of both shame and anger.<br /> <br /> After Lux bowed his head apologetically, Celis let out a sigh “Haa…”. She called out to the girl waiting outside.<br /> <br /> “I didn’t see anyone suspicious around here. I will help out as soon as I’m done changing my clothes.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you! Well we'll be going then!”<br /> <br /> And, along with the answer, the girl’s footsteps could be heard retreating away from the reception room.<br /> <br /> A couple of seconds after that, the greatest crisis had passed.<br /> <br /> Celis covered her lacy underwear with her hand, looking seriously at Lux.<br /> <br /> “Ano, Celis-senpai, this is——“<br /> <br /> “Really … I didn’t think there would be a time where you would do such a thing……”<br /> <br /> With her face faintly dyed red, Celis angrily mumbled.<br /> <br /> The complaints coming from this girl who so deeply trusted him struck Lux with guilt, but there was no time for him to feel depressed.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Please wait! Here's what actually …”<br /> <br /> “Lux, peeking in on girls changing clothes is not good, you know?”<br /> <br /> Celis scolded him with a tone reserved for speaking to mischievous children.<br /> <br /> Her face was full of shyness and anger. It was an unusual scene, it could even be called quite cute.<br /> <br /> “Haa..., what a shock. I never thought Lux was capable of this. What happened to you? I have never scolded a young boy, so I am troubled right now, that, especially in this kind of situation, I don’t know what to do. What a headache──”<br /> <br /> Celis spoke aloud to herself with both of her arms across her chest.<br /> <br /> For some reason, her appearance looked extremely grave. Lux stiffened and forgot to say his excuse.<br /> <br /> “——That’s it. This is the solution.”<br /> <br /> “Yes!?”<br /> <br /> Celis, whose eyes were suddenly shining, looked straight at Lux.<br /> <br /> “In our Ralgris Family of the Four Great Nobles, I have heard rumors that there are traditional methods of mental correction for vassals. It seems there is a need to go deep up to an isolated mountain for two weeks, then Lux should also regain his original, beautiful heart.”<br /> <br /> “Well, when that's over, it definitely will not be the original me, will it!?”<br /> <br /> Celis confidently said, while Lux desperately denied.<br /> <br /> Then, Lux pleaded with sincerity.<br /> <br /> “That, that’s not what's happening, this is a bit... I have personal, complicated circumstances! I, I will accept punishment for this later, for now ——“<br /> <br /> Celis who who heard this stood still as if confused, then she began to think.<br /> <br /> “Lux’s circumstances…… By any chance, is it... I heard a rumor from Sharis. There are some troubles that only men have…… Is that it?”<br /> <br /> Celis whispered, her face showed a somewhat confused expression.<br /> <br /> Then, Celis seemed to decide something. She released her hands exposing her lingerie-clad body.<br /> <br /> “……I, I get it. If Lux says as much, I..., I’ll only allow a little bit. But, but this is, a secret between us from the other students, OK?”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about!?”.<br /> <br /> Hearing Celis say something so alarming, Lux unexpectedly blurted that out.<br /> <br /> He didn’t know what kind of misunderstanding Celis had, but she definitely wasn’t thinking the same thing as he was.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux explained about his Sword Device to her, Celis now realized the gravity of the situation.<br /> <br /> “This, this is very serious! I’ll help you as soon as I finish changing clothes, so get moving quickly——“<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry! Thank you!”<br /> <br /> Lux, now somehow forgiven, made haste from the reception room.<br /> <br /> He passed through the corridor so as to avoid being seen. His goal was to try to escape the school building for the time being.<br /> <br /> But after a slight delay, Lux realized that it was an incredibly bad idea.<br /> <br /> “Huh……!?”<br /> <br /> Was it because the student with the bow-tie found him earlier, or was he still entranced by the sight of Celis in her underwear? Either way, he couldn’t focus anymore.<br /> <br /> Regardless, Lux could see from the staircase that the students who'd finished changing back into their uniforms had gathered in the downstairs of the school building. Escape was now impossible without being seen.<br /> <br /> ''Dammit……! That’s——I can’t get out!''<br /> <br /> Shaken, Lux soon heard footsteps approaching from the bottom of the stairs.<br /> <br /> Given downstairs was certainly dangerous, escape via the roof was now his only option.<br /> <br /> When Lux pursued the last shred of hope by opening the door, he suddenly felt someone from behind seize his wrist.<br /> <br /> “——Huh?!”<br /> <br /> There was a sudden, strong trembling feeling running along his spine. Lux hurriedly looked behind him.<br /> <br /> “Ara? I was wondering who made such a sudden visit——so it was you, my lord?”<br /> <br /> “……Yoruka!? Why are you here!? ——And, what’s with that outfit?”<br /> <br /> Seeing someone so unexpected, Lux couldn’t help leave his mouth hanging open.<br /> <br /> A beautiful black-haired girl wearing a bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> With a perfect bodily curve, the girl, who had different eye colors - blue on the left and purple on the right pupil - her name was Kirihime Yoruka.<br /> <br /> In the past, she was an assassin known as “The Empire’s Assassin Blade” serving the Old Empire. She was an exotic girl with unparalleled ability as a Drag-Knight.<br /> <br /> They once opposed each other for a short time because of her loyalty to the Old Empire and her purpose of “rebuilding the empire”. She had since sworn to become Lux’s faithful servant and had been faithfully fulfilling her duty.<br /> <br /> At present, in order to secure her position, arrangements were underway to admit Yoruka into the Academy with Headmaster Relie helping the admission procedures, but——<br /> <br /> “Yes, a few days ago they also helped me prepare this uniform. How do I look, my lord?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka almost always wore a dark, exotic dress. Today was the first time he saw her in a school uniform.<br /> <br /> Her bountiful chest wrapped in the blouse and glossy, lustrous thigh lines extending from the skirt. Her beauty was dazzling.<br /> <br /> Although it was surprising to see at first glance, her inherent good looks meant that the uniform worked for her regardless.<br /> <br /> “Uh, yeah, it definitely suits you… Wait, now's not the time for that——“<br /> <br /> Lux said shyly, but then he immediately recovered himself.<br /> <br /> The girls who were scouring the school building for the invader seemed to be heading to the roof soon.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux told Yoruka about the Sword Device “Bahamut” being taken by mistake. He also told her about the peeping tom coming to the campus which caused all the commotion.<br /> <br /> “I see, so it would be good to retrieve the Sword Device from that first year girl——but for my lord to be found here at school, it would be bad… Is that so?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka let out a smile, then she approached Lux.<br /> <br /> They could hear the girls downstairs calling out to each other as their search party drew nearer.<br /> <br /> “Wait, so, he's not here either? I wonder where he went?”<br /> <br /> “There’s still the rooftop——could he be up there?”<br /> <br /> Hearing things like that, this was a desperate situation.<br /> <br /> “What should I do, Yoruka? If this goes on——”<br /> <br /> Lux had no choice but to ask for help, and Yoruka revealed a bright smile.<br /> <br /> “This is simple, my lord. I have a plan.”<br /> <br /> She gently brought her lips to Lux’s ear and whispered.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Anything, but that——!”<br /> <br /> “If we don’t do it fast, they’ll come here, right?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka grinned a most mischievous smile. Then she slid her hands into Lux’s clothes.<br /> <br /> Then, her &quot;plan&quot; was put into action——3 minutes later.<br /> <br /> '''*Don*''', the roof door flung open violently, and the girls who were chasing after the trespasser looked around. They noticed someone’s shadow sticking out from behind the wall and called out.<br /> <br /> “Hey, did someone else come up here!? Someone like a peeping——”<br /> <br /> “No one else has been up here for a while. I’m a bit busy now, so can we talk about this later?”<br /> <br /> Faced with the urgent tone of the female students, Yoruka answered flippantly.<br /> <br /> Of course, the pursuers didn’t give up so easily.<br /> <br /> “Maybe he hid somewhere up here. Let’s go have a little look——……？”<br /> <br /> The sound of them gasping, even Lux could hear it.<br /> <br /> The pursuing girls saw two girls lying on the rooftop entangled in one another.<br /> <br /> One of them was a girl with beautiful black hair that fell over her——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 02.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> And the other one, whom she straddled, was a girl wearing a blouse and a skirt.<br /> <br /> Hidden by Yoruka’s hand - which was holding her Sword Device - the girl’s face couldn’t be seen, but it was obvious that she was a student at this school.<br /> <br /> “You, you two…are——！？”<br /> <br /> Seeing this, the formerly gung-ho were speechless.<br /> <br /> Only the girl underneath was wearing a uniform while Yoruka was riding on her waist, wearing only her top and bottom lingerie.<br /> <br /> That——couldn’t be interpreted as anything else but a special, private tryst between girls.<br /> <br /> Looking at the girls who stiffened up with their red faces, Yoruka gently smiled.<br /> <br /> “As you can see, we haven’t seen any peeping tom. But it would be you if you were to continue watching us like this——”<br /> <br /> As she finished, with her gorgeous little lips, she gently overlapped them on the lips of the girl lying underneath her.<br /> <br /> Lips and tongues intertwined in a long tangling movement.<br /> <br /> “——！？”<br /> <br /> The girl underneath let out a muffled voice.<br /> <br /> After about ten seconds, their kiss was over. Yoruka loosened her lips, and a transparent silver string was trailing from her tongue..<br /> <br /> Immediately after seeing that, Yoruka gazed again and the girls retreated.<br /> <br /> “Well, then please enjoy yourself!”<br /> <br /> “Sor-, sorry for disturbing you!”<br /> <br /> The door of the rooftop was closed violently, and there were sounds of footsteps running away.<br /> <br /> After a while, screams telling that they had lost sight of the peeping tom in the school resounded.<br /> <br /> “Well, looks like it’s fine now.”<br /> <br /> As Yoruka heard that, she crawled off Lux’s body, Lux murmured in a dying state.<br /> <br /> “I thought everything was lost ……”<br /> <br /> Or, it was better to say he’d die if this were ever exposed.<br /> <br /> And not to only Lux’s mental state: as the only male student in the academy, he’d certainly fall.<br /> <br /> “My Lord is exaggerating. Just let bygones be bygones.”<br /> <br /> “Although it seems I’ve lost something important. Still, thank you…”<br /> <br /> Lux thanked her, turned and began to take off the uniform.<br /> <br /> Yoruka proposed a plan to fool the girls——That was for Lux to wear Yoruka’s new uniform, it could be described as a taboo approach.<br /> <br /> “Just, it's just that——there wasn't any need for the kissing part, right…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux turned his face red and raised his voice in embarrassment, Yoruka showed a little bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> “It was not unnecessary. And my lord's response to women... after this event, I think can start to understand.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> After all, her actual age is supposedly one year younger than him. Lux felt speechless.<br /> <br /> “Then I am going to get back my lord's Sword Device. Please wait up here for a while, and then look for opportunities to return from the roof to the school building.”<br /> <br /> “Ah, yeah. I’ve troubled you.”<br /> <br /> Saying it in a monotone, Lux reluctantly nodded.<br /> <br /> When Yoruka, once again in her uniform, went downstairs, Lux felt his tension ease and sighed.<br /> <br /> Retrieving the Sword Device... it would be better to leave that to Celis and Yoruka.<br /> <br /> “Ha, somehow, I’m exhausted……”<br /> <br /> While looking at the clear sky, Lux sat down, utterly drained.<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> A few minutes later. Lux’s Sword Device returned to him without further commotion.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the Triads and Airi had been recruited by Celis for this. The four came looking for Lux on the rooftop and handed the sword to him.<br /> <br /> “Thank you——And sorry for the trouble.”<br /> <br /> After giving thanks to the girls, Lux was able to get out of the school building<br /> <br /> “Phew, I’m saved…”<br /> <br /> As he left the school building and wore the Sword Device he just got back, Lux sat on the curb in the courtyard and finally stroked his aching chest.<br /> <br /> Already most students had finished having their measurements taken, changed their clothes, and had come back to their rooms. Lux decided to take a rest for a while<br /> <br /> “Although I can feel at ease now about my Sword Device … what was all that noise about a little while ago?”<br /> <br /> It was due to a misunderstanding that Lux entered the indoor practice ground. However, there was an incident at about the same time that involved a peeping tom from outside the Academy entering the school building. That caused a serious commotion.<br /> <br /> “A peeping tom? So who could it——”<br /> <br /> Tilting his neck, Lux murmured to himself..<br /> <br /> Lux was in a daze. It was autumn and falling leaves danced in the wind that blew through the courtyard.<br /> <br /> “——You look free, little brat over there.”<br /> <br /> “……！？”<br /> <br /> Because of the unexpected voice from behind him, Lux bounced straight up.<br /> <br /> A heavy and deep voice of a man, rarely heard in school.<br /> <br /> Although in a musical range that could be affirmed as a mature man, it wasn’t loud and rough. Rather, it had a unique intonation giving those who heard it a strong impression.<br /> <br /> When he turned around, there was a man who he had never seen before.<br /> <br /> His appearance was similar to Lux’s petite body.<br /> <br /> His face looked pretty young. At first glance he looked like a boy, but with a somewhat old-fashioned expression and dangerous atmosphere around him. One would hesitate calling him a boy.<br /> <br /> He was wearing a slightly dark blue mantle, below that was a black suit, protected by a thin metal armor.<br /> <br /> Black hair under the hood and a strangely-shaped patch over his left eye that was decorated with metal pieces.<br /> <br /> But, stranger than his appearance, was his other eye.<br /> <br /> Dark. Bottomless dark. A black pupil, such as the abyss where light could not be seen.<br /> <br /> Still, it was strange that his expressions and tone were not somewhat depressing.<br /> <br /> A shiny, hard polished black.<br /> <br /> He was a man with an atmosphere of obsidian incarnate.<br /> <br /> “You are——?”<br /> <br /> Lux was stunned by the man's atmosphere. The stranger gently lifted his chin.<br /> <br /> “I’m a visitor. I’m looking for the Headmistress for some business. Come show me the way, quickly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Lux was speechless again when he heard the man’s order.<br /> <br /> Why a man, who looked like a boy, was being so bossy....<br /> <br /> “E-, etou——Please wait. In the first place, who are you?”<br /> <br /> “You’re a man that really likes to ask about trivial things. Who am I, how should I say it, I wonder?”<br /> <br /> His eyes opened wide, the man distorted his mouth into a bow shape, and laughed strangely.<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Because you are within the grounds of the Royal Military Academy. I cannot guide you anywhere unless you tell me who you are. Moreover——I’m kind of busy right now.”<br /> <br /> “That’s too bad, but I don’t mind. After you lead me there, I will handle it myself.”<br /> <br /> “That's not what I mean, I said….”<br /> <br /> Even Lux didn’t know how to answer.<br /> <br /> Although he'd experienced client services many times while doing tasks, he had never met such a domineering guest.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know much about the details, but it seems a peeping tom got on to the grounds from outside——”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? It was really troublesome, but it was also strange? I was stopped by the guard at the gate earlier, I got in without permission while shaking them off——I did not see any suspicious people in particular.”<br /> <br /> “Eh…?”<br /> <br /> As the man calmly uttered these words, Lux had a bad feeling.<br /> <br /> Stopped by guards and entered without permission?<br /> <br /> Then, don’t tell me——<br /> <br /> “Oh? Ah, you don’t have to say anymore. I get it.”<br /> <br /> And, while the man opened his unusual eye with no light, he raised his mouth into a smile, and pounded his hand.<br /> <br /> Then he looked straight at Lux and said confidently.<br /> <br /> “The culprit is you, with a face like a woman, you transformationist.”<br /> <br /> “You’re wrong! It’s you! The peeping intruder who entered here without permission!”<br /> <br /> “Oh, I see. This country will treat it like that. It is a cruel custom.”<br /> <br /> “Any country will do the same! Please leave the campus quickly!”<br /> <br /> “Yare yare. How awful, there was also unreasonable treatment. Even though I was called directly by the Queen of this country, I was told to get out.”<br /> <br /> “……!? What, what did you say just now——？”<br /> <br /> The moment when Lux showed a dubious face, the man took out a document from his chest pocket and showed it to him.<br /> <br /> “A letter from the Queen. Let me say it again. I request you to show me before the school headmaster. New Kingdom ''chore boy''.”<br /> <br /> The man said with a sneer.<br /> <br /> It seemed that he knew Lux’s position and added it to his demand as a little provocation. Lux decided to ignore it.<br /> <br /> “……I understand.”<br /> <br /> Lux had also seen the Queen’s letter and signature.<br /> <br /> Although he did not know who the man was, what he said was true.<br /> <br /> Lux decided to guide the man to the Headmistress's room.<br /> <br /> Fortunately (or unfortunately), the body measurements session seemed to end safely. And there was no sign of any girls around.<br /> <br /> However, unlike earlier, Lux tightened his face and entered the school building.<br /> <br /> He was well aware that the unknown man was not a good character.<br /> <br /> “It’s a nice academy. Morale is also high, and the level of practice is also so-so. It is also interesting to have a policy of educating women who are well-trained in Drag-ride. However, such a thing is unnecessary for my subordinates. Are you not dissatisfied by it?”<br /> <br /> After looking around to appraise, the man spoke unexpectedly and gave this assessment.<br /> <br /> “What do you mean?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned with a guarded voice, he heard footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> Coming along in a hurry, a middle-aged man wearing a robe and two young men appeared.<br /> <br /> If Lux remembered correctly, they were consuls of the New Kingdom and the school secretary.<br /> <br /> “This, this is, thank you for coming from such a long trip, Sir Singlen. It seems that you came a little bit earlier than the original scheduled time——”<br /> <br /> “I’m a busy man, unlike you. I do not like being kept waiting, so I let myself in. Is the school's Headmistress aware of this meeting?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, word was sent to inform her earlier.”<br /> <br /> Even with the man’s rude attitude, the other two men continued to abide by proper etiquette. Lux wore a puzzled expression.<br /> <br /> “I gave you a hard time, chore boy. As a reward, let me give you the honor of knowing my name.”<br /> <br /> The man gave a fearless smile, and he spoke his words in a tone that looked down on his audience from on high.<br /> <br /> “Singlen Shelbrit. Vice Captain of States Alliance’s Drag-Ride Force, the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, affiliated to the Blackend Kingdom, Head of the White Ridge Knights Regiment. Those are——some trivial titles of this great me.”<br /> <br /> “”Seven Dragon Paladin”, Vice Captain….!?”<br /> <br /> Reflectively, Lux repeated like a parrot.<br /> <br /> “The troublesome guys call me “Blue Tyrant”. Call me whatever you like, chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The threat of Phantom God Beasts (the Abyss) grew year by year.<br /> <br /> To counteract the seven Ruins activating, each country selected one Drag-Knight as their representative, a total of seven Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> It was an elite unit gathering representatives from various countries that would investigate the Ruins with their own authority and acted as a fighting force against those threats in case of an emergency.<br /> <br /> Not all of them had been decided yet, but among them the captain and the vice captain were judged based on their past records, and it seemed to be decided by concensus.<br /> <br /> In other words, it meant that Singlen must hold a tremendously outstanding track record on a worldwide scale.<br /> <br /> At the last All-Dragon Battle outside of school——The man did not show up because of the restrictions on the official candidate, but there were still stronger people in the world.<br /> <br /> ''——But, why is such a person showing up in the Royal Military Academy of the New Kingdom?''<br /> <br /> No way, was a threat like the Demonic Beast of The End (Ragnarok) approaching?<br /> <br /> “Oh, didn’t they tell you? The Northern part of the country was also surprisingly scattered.”<br /> <br /> As if hearing Lux’s thought, Singlen's mouth bent into a curve.<br /> <br /> His obvious, imprudent way of speaking stunned the consul and the secretary behind him.<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry, my business here is just an interview. The “Seven Dragon Paladin” of this country has not been decided yet. Before the larger meeting that takes place in the near future, I hope that each country decides on at least one good candidate.”<br /> <br /> “…”<br /> <br /> “That’s it. Can you do me one thing, chore boy? I want you to keep a watch on this spot. I feel somewhat better than having it watched by those two with the thin faces.”<br /> <br /> In the corridor facing the long courtyard, Singlen said as much to Lux.<br /> <br /> This went beyond merely rude - it could be said that he was foul-mouthed, but Lux wasn’t in the mood to refuse.<br /> <br /> “……Your request doesn’t guarantee that I will be allowed to do so.”<br /> <br /> “It’s done. It’s me who decided it.——Okay, I’ll leave you to it.”<br /> <br /> After that, the man named Singlen went into the Headmistress’s room.<br /> <br /> ''That man, what on earth was he thinking…?''<br /> <br /> After that, once Relie-sensei arrivwed, Lux asked her if he could watch over the room. &quot;Really? You'd like to? Then please do so.&quot; She readily granted him permission.<br /> <br /> As he was standing watch in front of the door for a while, the first person to approach was Lisha.<br /> <br /> “A-re? Well, if isn't you, Lux. What are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> Staring at Lux who was standing watch for some unknown reason, Lisha's eyes widened in surprise.<br /> <br /> ''Perhaps the people who would receive this interview had been decided in advance.''<br /> <br /> Lux thought to himself upon seeing Lisha.<br /> <br /> “There was something happening... and then it became such a strange situation, and here I am.”<br /> <br /> “What? I thought I’d get to have you at my side as my knight. That’s a shame.”<br /> <br /> Then with a proud face, she crossed her arms, which also looked cute. Lux’s expression also relaxed.<br /> <br /> “But——Please be careful. This Vice Captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, is quite an odd man.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry. There are many strange people in this school and I am accustomed to dealing with them. Besides——In a way, I’m also the princess of this country.”<br /> <br /> She said so confidently, then left with a “Then, please stand watching”, she walked inside the room.<br /> <br /> '''Clack''', a few moments after the door was closed.<br /> <br /> Since he couldn’t freely eavesdrop, Lux waited at a distance——<br /> <br /> “Haa! Quit joking! Just who do you think you are, referring to people like that!?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Lisha roared, and it could easily be heard outside the room.<br /> <br /> “We're done talking. I’m going home! I don’t have time to waste on your nonsense!”<br /> <br /> Then it seemed that the discussion concluded quickly. Lisha exited the room.<br /> <br /> From the earlier outrageous attitude of that Singlen, one might expect this happening to a certain degree, but this result was still a little surprising to Lux.<br /> <br /> Lisha’s character was simple and straightforward on the surface. However, she was strategic and often saw through to the true nature of problems.<br /> <br /> It was hard to imagine that negotiations would break down this quickly.<br /> <br /> Whatever Singlen was trying to do, Lux started to feel a little concerned about it.<br /> <br /> “What a rude man! Has the Blackend Kingdom's quality degraded to such an extent!?”<br /> <br /> “Ano, Lisha-sama. I understand your feelings, but we are still in the corridor——”<br /> <br /> Seeing the steam rising out from Lisha’s head, Lux persuaded her with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Lisha complained for a while and then left. Soon after, Lux heard another pair of footsteps approaching. <br /> <br /> “What a surprise! I didn’t think we would meet here, Lux”<br /> <br /> The girl arrived wearing a dignified atmosphere, third-year student Celis.<br /> <br /> “I was called here, to receive an interview as a candidate for the “Seven Dragons Paladin” of the New Kingdom——Don’t tell me, you did too?”<br /> <br /> “No, I just have some other reason: I’m supposed to be a guard here.”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? Well, I can’t be panicked in front of my kohai. My opponent is the “Blue Tyrant”, and I have to keep my composure.”<br /> <br /> Her tone was as serious as usual.<br /> <br /> But compared to his thinking that was “Really Celis-like”, Lux was more concerned about another word.<br /> <br /> “………About Singlen, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “To some extent——if you do not mind, may I speak what I know?”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded reflexively.<br /> <br /> Because time was running short, Celis made it brief, but Lux learned more about Singlen.<br /> <br /> A man from the Blackend Kingdom, he emerged immediately as a striking figure after the Drag-Ride was originally excavated. With his overwhelming ability, he quickly climbed to the rank of general.<br /> <br /> However, following a period of large-scale civil strife, he was punished by his king for his merciless fighting style. It was said that he was robbed of the title of knight.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know the truth, but the King seems to be feared his abilities and kept him away from the royal family. That's one theory at least. Later, Sir Singlen left the Imperial City.”<br /> <br /> Lux felt that the theory was highly believable.<br /> <br /> An era in which various things suddenly changed due to existence of Drag-ride, which was still about several years after the ruins were found.<br /> <br /> This mighty Drag-Knight that suddenly appeared, too strong for most others to face. It was no wonder that Kings would fear his power and his wrath.<br /> <br /> “However, as we all know, a large-scale natural disaster occurred in various places, including the Blackend Kingdom recently. The existence of a new type of humanoid Phantom God Beast (Abyss) called a Nocturnal…..”<br /> <br /> After the end of the All-Dragon Tournament, Lux also learned from Raigree-sensei about the matter.<br /> <br /> “The Blackend Kingdom lost its main force due to the battle, I heard that Sir Singlen was called to the King’s Castle again. Just before the former king was killed in battle and replaced.”<br /> <br /> “…”<br /> <br /> “That’s all I know. Then, I’ll go first.”<br /> <br /> As Celis finished speaking, she quickly went into the Headmistress’s room.<br /> <br /> Unlike Lisha, if it was Celis who wasn't one to act so candidly, she would be able to avoid matching Singlen's pace. Lux thought.<br /> <br /> “Yes. Is... that so….? No, I am honored to be praised. But——huh?”<br /> <br /> Although Lux had no attention of eavesdropping, he could hear a relatively calm voice.<br /> <br /> It seemed as though the meeting was over in a matter of minutes. Celis exited the Headmistress’s room.<br /> <br /> Her face was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “What happened?”<br /> <br /> “No, nothing special… I got praised for my quality as a Drag-Knight, but the details about the subject, he seems to be avoiding it.”<br /> <br /> “Avoiding the main issue?”<br /> <br /> “And, of course, what we discussed should not be revealed to others, so please do not ask me——”<br /> <br /> “Ah, I’m sorry.”<br /> <br /> With Celis's words, Lux also realized the danger of his question.<br /> <br /> Soon after, Singlen patted Lux on the shoulder.<br /> <br /> “It’s over, chore boy. Come and see me outside. That’s my last request.”<br /> <br /> “……Understood.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded and walked by Singlen’s side.<br /> <br /> Girls were appearing again in some placed and looking at Lux from afar.<br /> <br /> Did they know of Singlen coming to the Academy?<br /> <br /> “——You're not going to ask me what I said to those two in the interview?”<br /> <br /> “If you wouldn't mind, please tell me.”<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Can’t tell you.”<br /> <br /> “……Is that so.”<br /> <br /> Lux's statement was mixed with a sigh. Singlen quivered his shoulders and laughed.<br /> <br /> “Kukukuku, don’t make such a face. Do you think it’s that hard to understand? A man purposely received a royal command from the Blackend Kingdom to come all the way here. Why did he take a stuffy attitude towards ''those'' two girls?”<br /> <br /> “………”<br /> <br /> The eye reflecting the bottomless darkness peered into Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> His eye was not laughing.<br /> <br /> Only his mouth was slightly bowed and distorted.<br /> <br /> “Can you see through my intentions? Chore-laden criminal?”<br /> <br /> “……from the beginning you had no intentions of really interviewing them. Is that right?”<br /> <br /> Lux answered immediately.<br /> <br /> Thinking carefully, the whole visit was very unnatural from the beginning.<br /> <br /> He came to the Academy half a day earlier than planned, and also entered the campus without permission despite being stopped by the guard.<br /> <br /> At first glance, he seemed to be just rude and arrogant. Yet, this is man who climbed up to the position of the Royal Knights' leader. There was no way he didn’t understand how to behave properly.<br /> <br /> His actions ran contrary to the fact that the candidate must be determined as soon as possible. Did he truly not intend to achieve his goal from the start?<br /> <br /> “Is that all you've gleaned? Well, that's only half of it. How disappointing. The worth of your head was only a little more precious than the majority of this country's council.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?”<br /> <br /> “Your understanding is really lacking. Has your intuition been slowed just by taking care of the ladies?”<br /> <br /> Singlen turned a wicked smile toward Lux.<br /> <br /> “I’m willing to put the story together. We’ll talk here. Haven’t I given you some hints? Didn’t I let you stand there deliberately and let you hear our discussion?”<br /> <br /> “——could it be?”<br /> <br /> At that moment, Lux finally became aware of Singlen’s true intentions.<br /> <br /> “''You'', chore boy. The “Weakest Undefeated”, former Acardia Empire Seventh Princes Lux Arcadia. I came to scout you out. As one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”.”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised and shocked, both feelings penetrated Lux’s body at the same time. He was petrified.<br /> <br /> “You're surprised? You thought that you weren't supposed to be chosen? If so, you’re stupid. Compared to 5 years ago, have these peaceful days turned you into a fool? Like this kingdom?”<br /> <br /> “Are you seriously telling me this? To me——”<br /> <br /> “This is a boring conversation. Please stop acting dumb in front of me. I need to pull the strongest man in this country as the Vice Captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. Not just strong on the surface, but the truly strong.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> ''How much does this guy truly know about me?''<br /> <br /> Even if he saw through Lux’s identity as “Bahamut's” user, Lux couldn’t admit that he was the “Black Hero”.<br /> <br /> “Although I may have been recommended by the consular officers of the Kingdom to be their candidate for the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, I do not think that I am suitable, and I don’t intend to try.”<br /> <br /> Despite being on high alert, Lux’s voice was unwavering, Singlen continued.<br /> <br /> “Don’t speak such childish words. You used to be more adult-like. No──Or was it that you just wore more of a mature look? In any case, you showed such performance at that age.... You are not an ordinary man and you have the qualifications for being the representative.”<br /> <br /> There was a decisiveness in his tone.<br /> <br /> This tone was like he knew that Lux had destroyed the Old Empire in the past, Lux became even more guarded.<br /> <br /> “Do you know——about me and the Old Empire?”<br /> <br /> “It’s not like I don’t know. The upper region of the Old Empire had been associated with the Blackend Kingdom. Oh, I was getting along with your older brother from that time. Was his name Fugil Acardia?”<br /> <br /> “……!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing these words, Lux gasped.<br /> <br /> Although he wanted to conceal his own shaking, that man might have already seen through him.<br /> <br /> “It seems he’s gone missing since the coup d’état five years ago, but I don’t think the guy will die that easily. Do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “No…..I know nothing.”<br /> <br /> “Well, that’s a pity … No, actually, the other day, I heard a story that my subordinate saw a man who looked like Fugil.”<br /> <br /> “——Is that true?”<br /> <br /> “You really want to know? Just tell me. What, if you became one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, the opportunity to continue our discussion came again soon?”<br /> <br /> “…then, may I ask one last question?”<br /> <br /> “It’s fine. But make it quick, time is precious. Even gold can’t buy my time.”<br /> <br /> Conceited, bold, and fearless.<br /> <br /> Singlen nodded, with an arrogant attitude befitting the title “Blue Tyrant”.<br /> <br /> “What is your real purpose? Promoting me to join the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. It isn’t simply to bring stability to the world, is it?”<br /> <br /> “……Phew, what a troublesome kid. I suspected as much.”<br /> <br /> The school ground was surrounded by tall walls.<br /> <br /> They had arrived near the gate.<br /> <br /> “My mission and purpose are to protect this world, as a Drag-Knight, as the commander of Drag-Knights, what else is there?”<br /> <br /> “Well, I will talk about my purpose. I’ll tell you as a Chore Prince: I will protect this Academy. I will become the power of everyone who goes here. It is now my wish.”<br /> <br /> He didn’t really know Singlen’s true intention.<br /> <br /> As a “Seven Dragon Paladin”, why did he seek Lux’s power so much?<br /> <br /> Regardless of what the other side’s intention, Lux had decided his own answer.<br /> <br /> He once concealed his identity and destroyed the Old Empire. That was also Lux’s wish.<br /> <br /> He tried to make a country without unreasonable tyranny and unjustifiable discrimination.<br /> <br /> And now, his wish was to protect this New Kingdom from the threat from other countries and Phantom God Beasts (Abyss). And to support the girls around him with his own strength.<br /> <br /> For that reason, he became the exclusive knight of Princess Lisha.<br /> <br /> “Ha ha ha. How awful, negotiations broke down. It’s a shame, my time has been wasted. I wanted you to be a “Seven Dragon Paladin” even now.”<br /> <br /> Singlen tilted his head slightly. Only his mouth revealed that strange smile, staring at Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> Lux also returned a resolute glare at his opponent. Just outside, seven people wearing white helmets and cloaks covering their faces immediately came to a halt before the two.<br /> <br /> “My lord. We have come to pick you up. It’s about time to leave the Kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “……I understand. Farewell, orphan of the Old Empire—— “The Weakest Undefeated”. You have to work hard to fulfill your wishes.”<br /> <br /> Saying that with a loud tone, Singlen walked out of the campus, and looked back.<br /> <br /> “But remember, never will your wish come true. Because I’ve never failed to achieve my own purpose, and what you really want is merely boring self-sacrifice.──Well then, let’s meet again, Hero.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> Even after hearing that final slight, Lux didn’t blink an eye.<br /> <br /> “The Blue Tyrant” and his followers gradually disappeared from view.<br /> <br /> The tense encounter was over.<br /> <br /> ''But, why?''<br /> <br /> Even though they didn’t resemble each other at all, an air somewhat like his older brother Fugil... Lux could sense it from Singlen.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> “So the result, “Over Limit” can no longer be used?”<br /> <br /> In the school ground after the storm had left.<br /> <br /> In the Drag-ride workshop (Atelier), Lisha who was wearing a white gown said so suddenly.<br /> <br /> “Yes, it seems so.”<br /> <br /> Putting his waist on the workbench, Lux answered Lisha who was watching him, and released “Bahamut” armor.<br /> <br /> A special system which released the output restriction of the Drag-ride which was usually restricted to avoid the burden of body and mind, Limit Break (Over Limit).<br /> <br /> For a while, it was thought that Lux’s body could not bear it, so it was forbidden to use it since the training camp, and as his physical condition stabilized now, in order to be prepared, he tried to repeat the steps but was unsuccessful.<br /> <br /> “But it’s strange. Don’t you remember it? The way of perfect Limit Break (Over Limit), even I don’t know it clearly——“<br /> <br /> “I do not know. Why only that time, I can do it——”<br /> <br /> I remember seeing the method of Limit Break (Over Limit) that La Cruche had done as the Ruin’s Supervisor (Gear Leader), I wonder if that was the reason for my memories?<br /> <br /> (…..Memory? No, I should have used the Limit Break (Over Limit) for the first time at that time. Or——）<br /> <br /> Am I forgetting something? Lux mind emerged this question.<br /> <br /> “It may be because Phi-chan was there. Maybe I forgot something——”<br /> <br /> “…..!? That, that airhead girl has nothing to do with this!? That…. this is still a problem, I’ll think about it myself. Hum.”<br /> <br /> After hearing Lux murmuring to himself, Lisha somehow anxiously shouted.<br /> <br /> Lux tilted his head curiously, as time went by.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 3 */ Further edits to improve the English</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 1 – Blue Tyrant==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> At that moment, the color of human skin filled his field of vision.<br /> <br /> This was a large room in one of the largest buildings of the academy.<br /> <br /> Besides Drag-Ride training, much of the remaining physical training - like kenjutsu and taijutsu - took place here. So, the first floor was padded with a non-slip material.<br /> <br /> The second floor of this building was used as a venue for meetings from time to time.<br /> <br /> Standing behind the wooden railings on the second floor, he could see all the girls below in their underwear.<br /> <br /> ''Wh-what’s going on here-!? This is bad!''<br /> <br /> As the footsteps grew louder, Lux hid deeper in the building.<br /> <br /> ''Am I stupid, what’s the point of hiding? All I’m doing is cornering myself and digging myself in deeper!''<br /> <br /> Luckily, there usually wasn’t anyone on the second floor, so all he had to do was continue hiding and not be discovered.<br /> <br /> Lux hid in the shadows. After waiting for the girls he was trying to avoid to walk past, he darted behind the armrest of a chair.<br /> <br /> ''Calm down, though I’m not completely sure how it ended up like this, but I will be killed if anyone finds me!''<br /> <br /> While trying to recall his original purpose for winding up in this place, Lux’s eyes inevitably drifted further down into the Shangri-La that was before his eyes below.<br /> <br /> Under the sunlight that came in from a window, the glossy nudes of the girls he called his schoolmates were as clear as day.<br /> <br /> Their skin shone in a healthy tone, they were even putting on some really alluring underwear.<br /> <br /> The blush of their cheeks, their defenseless skin and smiles of pure innocence.<br /> <br /> “Did your chest get bigger again? That’s so unfair~”<br /> <br /> “Of course not, it’s just that that pair she’s wearing is cuter and makes them stand out more.”<br /> <br /> “Sen-senpai! Don’t be so loud! After all, this place-”<br /> <br /> The room was filled with the soft breathing and sweet scent of girls, all of which were ''extremely'' stimulating to Lux.<br /> <br /> Feeling something was amiss, Lux decided to look for his target again, as his eyes landed on the half-naked girls, his heart rate started to rise again.<br /> <br /> ''W-why am I doing something that makes me look like a perverted peeping-tom?''<br /> <br /> But Lux had no choice.<br /> <br /> Before his illicit presence could be found out, Lux couldn’t shift his focus.<br /> <br /> Lux trembled at his situation as he recalled what transpired only a few minutes before....<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> “All right, as planned, we will be making the final arrangements for the promotion exams. There will also be mock exams for both the practical and written parts of the assessments. Are you all ready?<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> As Raigree-sensei’s stern voice resounded throughout the classroom, the students - including Lux - replied in unison.<br /> <br /> That morning, the class was filled with tension and uneasiness—even a bit of anticipation.<br /> <br /> The All-Dragon Battle in the capital had ended two weeks ago, and Autumn had arrived.<br /> <br /> Lux and his party returned to the City of Cross Field. Shortly after returning to the peace of campus life, a new event had arrived to interrupt their tranquility.<br /> <br /> That was the Drag-Knight’s Class promotion exam which took place every Spring and Autumn.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 5 levels of “Classes” for a Drag-Knight, based on one’s proficiency at piloting a Drag-Ride.<br /> <br /> There was the “Beginner Class”, who were only allowed to observe and take part in training sessions.<br /> <br /> Then there was the “Low Class”, who could take part in combating the Abyss when express permission was given.<br /> <br /> Above that was the “Middle Class”, which made up the bulk of the main Drag-Knight force, the “High Class”, that typically command the main force, and the special Class at the apex: “EX”.<br /> <br /> Of course, one's “Class” did not dictate everything. This was especially true for those girls who saw piloting a Drag-Ride as their lifelong dream. This test was but a gauge of their personal strength.<br /> <br /> “As said by the Headmistress a week ago, this year’s exams will be held in Wanheim. We, as the representatives of the New Kingdom must show our strength and not tarnish the name of our nation.”<br /> <br /> Moreover, this year’s situation was somewhat different.<br /> <br /> Usually, these Class promotion exams were held in the royal capital, but this year about half of the exams were taking place abroad.<br /> <br /> The joint test had the dual objective of strengthening the cultural exchange alliance and unifying the standard of Drag-Ride evaluation.<br /> <br /> So, the examinations would be in Wanheim, and the Academy students from the New Kingdom would be heading there to take them.<br /> <br /> “Your exams begin in 7 days, keep that in mind. Do your best and leave no regrets!”<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> The students once again replied in unison, Raigree-sensei quietly nodded her head.<br /> <br /> “Your written exam begins in 10 minutes. I expect you all to pay attention!”<br /> <br /> As she left, the classroom lightened up again<br /> <br /> “Uwaa~ we are having a written test next? …Ah…That’s too boring.”<br /> <br /> As the neighboring Tillfur complained loudly, Lux smiled.<br /> <br /> As planned, the mock writing exam began.<br /> <br /> Because Lux enrolled halfway through the year, even the basic questions were giving him a headache, but due to his studying sessions with Krulcifer in the library, he could just barely keep up with the questions.<br /> <br /> As the written exam ended, the practical exam was about to begin.<br /> <br /> The first part of the practical exam was a long-distance run.<br /> <br /> Then there were tasks that gauged the candidate’s strength, balance, etc. Following that were basic kenjutsu and taijustsu. Lastly was the Drag-Ride proficiency exam, where real blades and rounds were used.<br /> <br /> The Drag-Ride exam consisted of summoning and equipping, flight and weapon testing combined with various forms of other tests that would only get harder.<br /> <br /> Lux was able to handle all of these with ease. A few minutes later the bell sounded.<br /> <br /> “—Well that concludes the mock exam. Lux Arcadia, after this you are to proceed on alone. After changing into your uniform, you are to wait in the classroom. If you feel tired, or experience any pain, then proceed back to the dormitory to rest. If you find yourself bored, then go study in the library. I won’t force you to stay indoors, ''but'' you are not allowed to get approach any other building until given permission to do so.<br /> <br /> “Uh... Okay, understood.”<br /> <br /> Raigree-sensei’s instructions left Lux slightly puzzled. Just as he was ready to leave the training field—<br /> <br /> Lux felt a pat on his back.<br /> <br /> “Yo, my knight, how was the mock exam?”<br /> <br /> He turned around.<br /> <br /> The petite girl in the pilot suit bore an innocent smile.<br /> <br /> Lizsharte Atismata.<br /> <br /> The Princess of the New Kingdom. The girl who appointed Lux as her personal knight.<br /> <br /> That ponytail tied with a ribbon on the side of her blonde head, her red eyes filled with strength, her small body exuding an infinite confidence and enthusiasm. Lizsharte Atismata was that girl.<br /> <br /> She was the one who recognized the abilities of Lux - an orphan, branded a criminal of the Old Empire - and the one who suggested forcing him to enroll. Now that the two had grown close, Lux was truly grateful to her.<br /> <br /> “There was no problem, thanks to your adjustments, Lisha-sama. The machine was able to function really smoothly.”<br /> <br /> The “Wyvern” that Lux piloted was maintained by Lisha.<br /> <br /> With her specialized defense tuning as its base, Lisha also added a weapon she'd developed herself: the Scale Blade. Even Lux, who had seen a lot of customized Drag-Rides in his lifetime, thought that Lisha’s talent for this was one of a kind.<br /> <br /> “Of-of course it was thanks to me! You are going to use that in your exams at Wanheim after all. Also, I’m quite happy myself, since my knight is getting stronger!”<br /> <br /> Lisha nodded enthusiastically as she hugged Lux’s arm. From this angle, her petite body only served to emphasize her bountiful chest that was rubbing against his arm. Lux’s heart went ''doki-doki'', at that moment—<br /> <br /> “You're thinking highly of yourself.... It’s not like he's getting stronger because of ''you''.”<br /> <br /> Wearing the same outfit as Lisha, Krulcifer appeared from the side.<br /> <br /> Straight blue hair that reached down to her waist with a body that wasn’t just graceful but also well-proportioned.<br /> <br /> This girl’s beauty was almost fairy-like, she gave off a unique aura. She shrugged her hair elegantly as she approached.<br /> <br /> “Ah, Krulcifer-san, good work there. Tha-thanks to your guidance, I was able to successfully complete the written exam.”<br /> <br /> “Ara, that’s good news, looks like my nightly visits weren’t wasted...”<br /> <br /> “Wh-Wha……!?”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing Krulcifer’s incredibly vague description, Lisha blushed and started to panic.<br /> <br /> “Wha-What is this? Lux! Even though you already have me, you still fool around with this woman?”<br /> <br /> “No, no—She is just helping me with my studies!”<br /> <br /> Lux tried to clear up the misunderstanding, but Lisha just glared at Krulcifer suspiciously.<br /> <br /> “I'm the one who asked Lux to keep this a secret... If word got out that I was giving Lux extra lessons after classes, there would surely be unfortunate misunderstandings....”<br /> <br /> “Guh…… Well, it’s still really suspicious…… Anyway, since the written exam is over, let’s just forget about it.”<br /> <br /> “Certainly. Well, I believe we have our separate things to do after this, so I’ll take my leave first. It’s a pity that I’m going to work separately from Lux.”<br /> <br /> As Krulcifer smiled and left, Lisha nodded to herself.<br /> <br /> ''Huh……So what’s everyone going to do now?''<br /> <br /> As Lux wondered to himself, Lisha turned around and said to him.<br /> <br /> “…Right, that thing you left with me. It’s on the workbench in my workshop 'Atelier'. Can you get it by yourself?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I got it.”<br /> <br /> That thing referred to “Bahamut”. The sword that was kept in a black scabbard, a “Sword Device”.<br /> <br /> Since the mock exams only required the “Wyvern”, Lux left it with Lisha, as it’s troublesome to carry around.<br /> <br /> So far, their everyday life was peaceful.<br /> <br /> After Lisha left, Lux went to the workshop (Atelier) to recover the sword device of Bahamut.<br /> <br /> “Even so, last time was quite dangerous…”<br /> <br /> Although it was a dire situation, the symbol of the “Black Hero” - who had destroyed the former Empire - the Divine Drag-Ride Bahamut was used once again in the Imperial City.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, because of the immense chaos caused by the “Giant Soldier (Gigas)” raging at the All-Dragon Tournament, coupled with Queen Raffi and others' help, the city didn’t realize Lux’s true involvement.<br /> <br /> However, that didn't quell the people’s curiosity.<br /> <br /> Who was that Drag-Knight that saved the New Kingdom from the crisis? Could it be the “Black Hero” from five years ago?<br /> <br /> That rumor was whispered throughout the kingdom. It was a painful headache for Lux.<br /> <br /> At the Academy, the identity of the Black Hero was supposed to be a secret to everyone outside of the “Knights Squadron (Syvalles)”. However, if there was a student at the All-Dragon Battle auditorium, and she saw Lux wearing Bahamut, she would likely be able to recognize him, even at a distance.<br /> <br /> “It seems I need to be more careful until things calm down──.”<br /> <br /> Lux said to himself, picking up Bahamut’s Sword Device.<br /> <br /> Now that the outside of the scabbard was wrapped in pieces of white cloth, it looked very plain.<br /> <br /> “There shouldn't any problem with this …… right?”<br /> <br /> He exited the workshop (Atelier) and confirmed it was all right to proceed. Just then, the dorm mother appeared a ways away and started calling to Lux.<br /> <br /> “Hey, errand boy, I have something I want to ask you. Come here for a moment.”<br /> <br /> “——Ah, yes. I’m coming.”<br /> <br /> Because the sword and scabbard he'd just picked up was a hindrance, he left it on the curb, and went to listen to the dorm mother's request.<br /> <br /> The discussion was about the previous chores, mainly about the storeroom of the dormitory. Although this lasted for only a few minutes——<br /> <br /> “Ah-huh…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned to where he'd left the Bahamut sword device, the white cloth-swathed sword and scabbard that should have been resting on the curb wasn't! It had suddenly disappeared!<br /> <br /> Lux looked around in utter confusion and saw someone who looked like a first-year girl running away not far from him.<br /> <br /> “Wait for me! I just found my Sword Device!”<br /> <br /> He saw the girl chasing after another student in a panic.<br /> <br /> And her hands were holding the wrapped scabbard——<br /> <br /> “——Don’t tell me!”<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively looked around the area.<br /> <br /> A short distance away, another Sword Device that was also covered in a white sheet rested against the curb.<br /> <br /> Lux immediately picked it up to check, but from a glance he knew that this sword was slightly different from his.<br /> <br /> The biggest difference was that the outside of the sword scabbard was trimmed with the name “Clariss” engraved in red.<br /> <br /> “Not good! That girl mistakenly took my sword——!”<br /> <br /> Perhaps she took advantage of the examination break to rest here. The result was that she had forgotten and left behind her Sword Device here. When she noticed, she came to get it in a hurry.<br /> <br /> Then, she accidentally mistook Lux’s nearby Sword Device as hers, and picked it up immediately.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Wait a bit! That’s mine——!”<br /> <br /> ''This is bad.''<br /> <br /> ''Really bad.''<br /> <br /> Even now at school, the rumor of “The mysterious Black Drag-Knight in the Kingdom's capital” was buzzing. So, the Black Sword Device mustn’t be revealed.<br /> <br /> Thinking about it, Lux was losing his calm.<br /> <br /> Why, after receiving multiple mock tests together, was Lux singled out to proceed separately?<br /> <br /> Though he wasn't able to figure out the reason then and there, he chased after the first-year with all the speed he could muster.<br /> <br /> Although she had a lead on him, he was still able to catch up.<br /> <br /> However, as soon as he was about to reach out to her, the figure of the girl disappeared inside the indoor practice grounds——a wooden building that was as large as a large inn.<br /> <br /> “Uh……!?”<br /> <br /> Just as Lux was just about to resume his pursuit, he was stopped by two girls at the door.<br /> <br /> “………Um, Lux-senpai isn't allowed in here. Because... we're doing special training inside.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, and as much as I personally want you to see——Ah, as expected, it’s not allowed. I’m truly sorry.”<br /> <br /> Both girls were standing with their arms spread out blocking his view. Both were blushing.<br /> <br /> Although the two of them looked like they were joking, they didn’t seem willing to let Lux through.<br /> <br /> “That... uh, a little girl who went in a moment ago forgot something——“<br /> <br /> “Ah, that’s all right. Because we will make sure she gets it later. What did she forget?”<br /> <br /> Although the gatekeeper girls said they could help, they seemed to be unable to move for the time-being. By then, it could be too late if the Bahamut Sword Device were unsheathed.<br /> <br /> Lux pondered the indoor training ground and then made his decision immediately.<br /> <br /> “Oh, I’m sorry. My mistake. Well, I'll be on my way!”<br /> <br /> Lux bid the gatekeeper girls farewell in a hurry, turned on his heel and left their sight. Immediately, after pretending to head off, he hid in the shade of a nearby tree. This time, while carefully surveying his surroundings, he snuck in from the side of the front entrance.<br /> <br /> Climbing up a tall tree on the side of the building, Lux jumped to the staircase to the second floor from there.<br /> <br /> ''……Success!''<br /> <br /> The two girls didn’t find him, and he finally reached the door of the indoor training field.<br /> <br /> The other end was connected to the second floor and roof, so he entered the building from there.<br /> <br /> This door on the second floor was badly constructed and not used normally, but just yesterday Lux had finished repairing it.<br /> <br /> “Great, now I can——!”<br /> <br /> Having been able to bypass the two gatekeepers and slip in, Lux initially felt victorious——But, he regretted instantly<br /> <br /> “……A-re?”<br /> <br /> A few seconds after he stepped in, his mind went blank.<br /> <br /> Looking from the second floor, Lux saw the training ground bathed with the color of skin.<br /> <br /> This vast space was covered with a smooth floor, and the floor also had a layer of red carpet.<br /> <br /> Underwear-clad girls were arranged in rows, and discarded uniforms were scattered here and there.<br /> <br /> “——Uwaa!?”<br /> <br /> Lux instinctively averted his eyes, and he hid in the shadows nearby.<br /> <br /> After a few seconds of confusion, Lux finally realized what was happening.<br /> <br /> ''Per-, perhaps they are doing ── body measurements?!''<br /> <br /> To handle a Drag-ride, accurate information such as height and weight along with simple physical ability were all important.<br /> <br /> And, as expected - given he was the only man - they couldn’t let Lux do it together with the girls.<br /> <br /> The pieces finally fell into place in Lux's mind. Lux finally understood the reasons and intentions behind “After this you are to proceed on alone...”.<br /> <br /> ''——Argh, Now’s not the time to fixate on this screw up! I have to get out of here quickly!''<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively left the second floor back to the stairs and between the entrance, and then he heard the footsteps coming closer, he had to hide again in the shadows.<br /> <br /> “Strange... I thought I heard something from up here a little while ago……..”<br /> <br /> “Yeah? I thought this door was stuck shut, but now it's open?”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> '''*Kacha*''', the door was opened, and the two gatekeeper girls appeared.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, the second floor was usually deserted, so the tables and chairs were stuffed with non-slip mats and wooden boxes, exercise equipment, and other things that weren’t used were piled here. Lux had many places to hide.<br /> <br /> However, there was only one way out, so it was impossible to leave with the two girls blocking the exit.<br /> <br /> If he was found at this point, of course, Lux would be caught as a peeping tom.<br /> <br /> ''Why, why am I in this kind of situation…!?''<br /> <br /> He was starting to lament to god.<br /> <br /> If they were only doing physical measurements now, it was unlikely that Lux’s Sword Device would be immediately unsheathed, but the first-year who took the Sword Device “Bahamut” would notice it sooner or later.<br /> <br /> Therefore, there was only one choice left for Lux.<br /> <br /> ''There, there’s no other alternative, I have to go for it now!''<br /> <br /> He must somehow elude all the girls, then retrieve the Sword Device “Bahamut”.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and walked up the passage on the second floor, which turned into a mid-sized storehouse.<br /> <br /> The two gatekeeper girls shouldn't be able to wander around soon given their roles as lookouts....<br /> <br /> As long as Lux stayed on the second floor, then discovery was less likely. But just in case, Lux grabbed a tablecloth off to his side and used it to cover his body.<br /> <br /> Then he crept out of the shadows, surveying the scene below through a gap between the handrail supports.<br /> <br /> Lux tried not to ogle the girls' bodies as much as possible and carefully searched. Finally, he found the first-year and the Sword Device.<br /> <br /> ''Great, I found it—— but how do I get it out?''<br /> <br /> If he went down to the first floor area where the physical measurements were taken, Lux surely would be found out.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that the area where the measurements were taken didn’t use all of the training field.<br /> <br /> If he moved to other rooms, where there were fewer eyes, he could get close without being detected.<br /> <br /> Lux adorned the tablecloth. He was about to go into the corridors outside the training ground——<br /> <br /> “Kyaaaaa!”<br /> <br /> Suddenly, the shrill screams of girls resounded outside the training ground.<br /> <br /> “Huh…!?”<br /> <br /> He felt his heart leap into his throat. He thought it might stop out of sheer terror.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that they hadn't discovered Lux.<br /> <br /> “What?! What's going on!? What happened!?”<br /> <br /> “There are reports of a suspicious man outside! Some students saw him secretly slip into the campus!”<br /> <br /> “The peeping tom's come back!? Ugh, but we've pushed back the day for physical measurements several times now——“<br /> <br /> Then, the training ground became chaotic.<br /> <br /> Several female instructors shouted out “Please calm down”, but once spread, the panic couldn’t be helped and instead only increased.<br /> <br /> Uneasily, Lux observed the situation downstairs from the shadow, his eyes met with Noct's. She was wearing lingerie that included a garter belt/<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just wanted to confirm where the first-year girl was. But, the result was that he was accidentally found by others, this was bad! Lux’s heartbeat began to accelerate.<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> Noct’s eyes widened, she blushed a bit at his seeing her, but then she immediately averted her eyes.<br /> <br /> Apparently, she guessed that there must be a good reason Lux was up there, so she let Lux go without further concern.<br /> <br /> “… Wait a minute...!? Someone is on the second-floor stairwell!!”<br /> <br /> A scream of a girl who'd climbed up from another place exposed where Lux was hiding.<br /> <br /> ''Damn…!''<br /> <br /> Now discovered, Lux stood up slightly. Now, he was exposed!<br /> <br /> Fortunately he was also covered in the tablecloth, so they couldn't see his face, but it was only a matter of time before they did.<br /> <br /> Lux flew out of the shadows and ran through the passage at full speed.<br /> <br /> Behind him, he could hear the screams of the girls who'd seen his cloaked figure.<br /> <br /> For now, he'd have to find some place to take off the tablecloth where no one could spot him.<br /> <br /> “Why, why is this so similar to the first time I came to the Academy……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux kicked open the door, jumped from the middle of the stairs and onto the grass, rushed out onto the empty campus, and then ran to the school.<br /> <br /> ''Since everyone else is doing their measurements, there shouldn't be anyone in the classrooms yet——''<br /> <br /> Lux thought this, but...<br /> <br /> “Kya——!? Oh no! Someone's entered the school building! Call for help!”<br /> <br /> In the corridor, he could see a girl wearing a green bow tie——a third year girl——hurriedly escaped.<br /> <br /> ''Not good! Bad move!''<br /> <br /> Instructor Raigree had said, “Do not get close to the library and girls’ dormitory.”<br /> <br /> So, that must mean it was here that the girls who'd finished with their measurements returned and changed their clothes.<br /> <br /> That meant that around these buildings, there was a high possibility of running into girls already back in their uniforms.<br /> <br /> “Stop, you! Call for backup quickly!”<br /> <br /> Along with the voice from behind, came the rushing footsteps of the students.<br /> <br /> With the cloth still covering his head, his vision was poor, so he couldn’t run fast.<br /> <br /> As he came to the stairs, Lux rushed to the second floor of the school building.<br /> <br /> Fortunately there was no one in the front, but the footsteps of the pursuers were growing near.<br /> <br /> “Ku……!?”<br /> <br /> ''I can’t shake them off! I've got to——take a huge gamble here!''<br /> <br /> In a desperate moment, Lux took off the tablecloth as a last resort. he pushed open the door of the reception room for guests.<br /> <br /> From what he'd seen, there shouldn't be many students who'd finished their measurements.<br /> <br /> It was especially unlikely that students were changing clothes in this reception room.<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, and quietly slid in in desperation.<br /> <br /> “——Uh.”<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, he lost that bet.<br /> <br /> “………!?”<br /> <br /> The room was full of luxurious ornaments. The ground was also covered in red carpet.<br /> <br /> In that familiar room, a breathtaking scene unfolded.<br /> <br /> Carefully-maintained long hair the color of honey, under which was a pair of deeply transparent jade eyes...<br /> <br /> Atop the tall and well-balanced body, her firm and rich chest bulged out. This contrast to her flawless glamour gave a sense of dangerous beauty at first glance, making her more vivid and attractive.<br /> <br /> And her awe-inspiring atmosphere, with her appearance, complemented each other.<br /> <br /> Such a great noblewoman daughter of her caliber was as if the girl had been specially tailored for the role.<br /> <br /> Standing there was the most well-known of the Academy's strongest Drag-Knights, the third year Celistia Ralgris.<br /> <br /> She was wearing light blue underwear, with her uniform neatly folded in front of her.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 07.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “Wha, wha-wha-wha——what are you doing, Lux!? I am——“<br /> <br /> After freezing for a few seconds, Celis screamed with a red face.<br /> <br /> “So, sorry! I swear there’s a good reason for this——!”<br /> <br /> While Lux was trying to explain himself in a hurry, the sound of running outside the corridor came to a halt.<br /> <br /> '''*Konkon*''', after a light knock, a voice immediately followed before any reply could be given. <br /> <br /> “Excuse me, did someone come through here!? Looks like a peeping tom entered into the campus, we chased him this far——”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> In response to the voice of the girl who seemed to be a fellow third year, Celis glowered at Lux with a look that was equal parts of both shame and anger.<br /> <br /> After Lux bowed his head apologetically, Celis let out a sigh “Haa…”. She called out to the girl waiting outside.<br /> <br /> “I didn’t see anyone suspicious around here. I will help out as soon as I’m done changing my clothes.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you! Well we'll be going then!”<br /> <br /> And, along with the answer, the girl’s footsteps could be heard retreating away from the reception room.<br /> <br /> A couple of seconds after that, the greatest crisis had passed.<br /> <br /> Celis covered her lacy underwear with her hand, looking seriously at Lux.<br /> <br /> “Ano, Celis-senpai, this is——“<br /> <br /> “Really … I didn’t think there would be a time where you would do such a thing……”<br /> <br /> With her face faintly dyed red, Celis angrily mumbled.<br /> <br /> The complaints coming from this girl who so deeply trusted him struck Lux with guilt, but there was no time for him to feel depressed.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Please wait! Here's what actually …”<br /> <br /> “Lux, peeking in on girls changing clothes is not good, you know?”<br /> <br /> Celis scolded him with a tone reserved for speaking to mischievous children.<br /> <br /> Her face was full of shyness and anger. It was an unusual scene, it could even be called quite cute.<br /> <br /> “Haa..., what a shock. I never thought Lux was capable of this. What happened to you? I have never scolded a young boy, so I am troubled right now, that, especially in this kind of situation, I don’t know what to do. What a headache──”<br /> <br /> Celis spoke aloud to herself with both of her arms across her chest.<br /> <br /> For some reason, her appearance looked extremely grave. Lux stiffened and forgot to say his excuse.<br /> <br /> “——That’s it. This is the solution.”<br /> <br /> “Yes!?”<br /> <br /> Celis, whose eyes were suddenly shining, looked straight at Lux.<br /> <br /> “In our Ralgris Family of the Four Great Nobles, I have heard rumors that there are traditional methods of mental correction for vassals. It seems there is a need to go deep up to an isolated mountain for two weeks, then Lux should also regain his original, beautiful heart.”<br /> <br /> “Well, when that's over, it definitely will not be the original me, will it!?”<br /> <br /> Celis confidently said, while Lux desperately denied.<br /> <br /> Then, Lux pleaded with sincerity.<br /> <br /> “That, that’s not what's happening, this is a bit... I have personal, complicated circumstances! I, I will accept punishment for this later, for now ——“<br /> <br /> Celis who who heard this stood still as if confused, then she began to think.<br /> <br /> “Lux’s circumstances…… By any chance, is it... I heard a rumor from Sharis. There are some troubles that only men have…… Is that it?”<br /> <br /> Celis whispered, her face showed a somewhat confused expression.<br /> <br /> Then, Celis seemed to decide something. She released her hands exposing her lingerie-clad body.<br /> <br /> “……I, I get it. If Lux says as much, I..., I’ll only allow a little bit. But, but this is, a secret between us from the other students, OK?”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about!?”.<br /> <br /> Hearing Celis say something so alarming, Lux unexpectedly blurted that out.<br /> <br /> He didn’t know what kind of misunderstanding Celis had, but she definitely wasn’t thinking the same thing as he was.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux explained about his Sword Device to her, Celis now realized the gravity of the situation.<br /> <br /> “This, this is very serious! I’ll help you as soon as I finish changing clothes, so get moving quickly——“<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry! Thank you!”<br /> <br /> Lux, now somehow forgiven, made haste from the reception room.<br /> <br /> He passed through the corridor so as to avoid being seen. His goal was to try to escape the school building for the time being.<br /> <br /> But after a slight delay, Lux realized that it was an incredibly bad idea.<br /> <br /> “Huh……!?”<br /> <br /> Was it because the student with the bow-tie found him earlier, or was he still entranced by the sight of Celis in her underwear? Either way, he couldn’t focus anymore.<br /> <br /> Regardless, Lux could see from the staircase that the students who'd finished changing back into their uniforms had gathered in the downstairs of the school building. Escape was now impossible without being seen.<br /> <br /> ''Dammit……! That’s——I can’t get out!''<br /> <br /> Shaken, Lux soon heard footsteps approaching from the bottom of the stairs.<br /> <br /> Given downstairs was certainly dangerous, escape via the roof was now his only option.<br /> <br /> When Lux pursued the last shred of hope by opening the door, he suddenly felt someone from behind seize his wrist.<br /> <br /> “——Huh?!”<br /> <br /> There was a sudden, strong trembling feeling running along his spine. Lux hurriedly looked behind him.<br /> <br /> “Ara? I was wondering who made such a sudden visit——so it was you, my lord?”<br /> <br /> “……Yoruka!? Why are you here!? ——And, what’s with that outfit?”<br /> <br /> Seeing someone so unexpected, Lux couldn’t help leave his mouth hanging open.<br /> <br /> A beautiful black-haired girl wearing a bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> With a perfect bodily curve, the girl, who had different eye colors - blue on the left and purple on the right pupil - her name was Kirihime Yoruka.<br /> <br /> In the past, she was an assassin known as “The Empire’s Assassin Blade” serving the Old Empire. She was an exotic girl with unparalleled ability as a Drag-Knight.<br /> <br /> They once opposed each other for a short time because of her loyalty to the Old Empire and her purpose of “rebuilding the empire”. She had since sworn to become Lux’s faithful servant and had been faithfully fulfilling her duty.<br /> <br /> At present, in order to secure her position, arrangements were underway to admit Yoruka into the Academy with Headmaster Relie helping the admission procedures, but——<br /> <br /> “Yes, a few days ago they also helped me prepare this uniform. How do I look, my lord?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka almost always wore a dark, exotic dress. Today was the first time he saw her in a school uniform.<br /> <br /> Her bountiful chest wrapped in the blouse and glossy, lustrous thigh lines extending from the skirt. Her beauty was dazzling.<br /> <br /> Although it was surprising to see at first glance, her inherent good looks meant that the uniform worked for her regardless.<br /> <br /> “Uh, yeah, it definitely suits you… Wait, now's not the time for that——“<br /> <br /> Lux said shyly, but then he immediately recovered himself.<br /> <br /> The girls who were scouring the school building for the invader seemed to be heading to the roof soon.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux told Yoruka about the Sword Device “Bahamut” being taken by mistake. He also told her about the peeping tom coming to the campus which caused all the commotion.<br /> <br /> “I see, so it would be good to retrieve the Sword Device from that first year girl——but for my lord to be found here at school, it would be bad… Is that so?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka let out a smile, then she approached Lux.<br /> <br /> They could hear the girls downstairs calling out to each other as their search party drew nearer.<br /> <br /> “Wait, so, he's not here either? I wonder where he went?”<br /> <br /> “There’s still the rooftop——could he be up there?”<br /> <br /> Hearing things like that, this was a desperate situation.<br /> <br /> “What should I do, Yoruka? If this goes on——”<br /> <br /> Lux had no choice but to ask for help, and Yoruka revealed a bright smile.<br /> <br /> “This is simple, my lord. I have a plan.”<br /> <br /> She gently brought her lips to Lux’s ear and whispered.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Anything, but that——!”<br /> <br /> “If we don’t do it fast, they’ll come here, right?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka grinned a most mischievous smile. Then she slid her hands into Lux’s clothes.<br /> <br /> Then, her &quot;plan&quot; was put into action——3 minutes later.<br /> <br /> '''*Don*''', the roof door flung open violently, and the girls who were chasing after the trespasser looked around. They noticed someone’s shadow sticking out from behind the wall and called out.<br /> <br /> “Hey, did someone else come up here!? Someone like a peeping——”<br /> <br /> “No one else has been up here for a while. I’m a bit busy now, so can we talk about this later?”<br /> <br /> Faced with the urgent tone of the female students, Yoruka answered flippantly.<br /> <br /> Of course, the pursuers didn’t give up so easily.<br /> <br /> “Maybe he hid somewhere up here. Let’s go have a little look——……？”<br /> <br /> The sound of them gasping, even Lux could hear it.<br /> <br /> The pursuing girls saw two girls lying on the rooftop entangled in one another.<br /> <br /> One of them was a girl with beautiful black hair that fell over her——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 02.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> And the other one, whom she straddled, was a girl wearing a blouse and a skirt.<br /> <br /> Hidden by Yoruka’s hand - which was holding her Sword Device - the girl’s face couldn’t be seen, but it was obvious that she was a student at this school.<br /> <br /> “You, you two…are——！？”<br /> <br /> Seeing this, the formerly gung-ho were speechless.<br /> <br /> Only the girl underneath was wearing a uniform while Yoruka was riding on her waist, wearing only her top and bottom lingerie.<br /> <br /> That——couldn’t be interpreted as anything else but a special, private tryst between girls.<br /> <br /> Looking at the girls who stiffened up with their red faces, Yoruka gently smiled.<br /> <br /> “As you can see, we haven’t seen any peeping tom. But it would be you if you were to continue watching us like this——”<br /> <br /> As she finished, with her gorgeous little lips, she gently overlapped them on the lips of the girl lying underneath her.<br /> <br /> Lips and tongues intertwined in a long tangling movement.<br /> <br /> “——！？”<br /> <br /> The girl underneath let out a muffled voice.<br /> <br /> After about ten seconds, their kiss was over. Yoruka loosened her lips, and a transparent silver string was trailing from her tongue..<br /> <br /> Immediately after seeing that, Yoruka gazed again and the girls retreated.<br /> <br /> “Well, then please enjoy yourself!”<br /> <br /> “Sor-, sorry for disturbing you!”<br /> <br /> The door of the rooftop was closed violently, and there were sounds of footsteps running away.<br /> <br /> After a while, screams telling that they had lost sight of the peeping tom in the school resounded.<br /> <br /> “Well, looks like it’s fine now.”<br /> <br /> As Yoruka heard that, she crawled off Lux’s body, Lux murmured in a dying state.<br /> <br /> “I thought everything was lost ……”<br /> <br /> Or, it was better to say he’d die if this were ever exposed.<br /> <br /> And not to only Lux’s mental state: as the only male student in the academy, he’d certainly fall.<br /> <br /> “My Lord is exaggerating. Just let bygones be bygones.”<br /> <br /> “Although it seems I’ve lost something important. Still, thank you…”<br /> <br /> Lux thanked her, turned and began to take off the uniform.<br /> <br /> Yoruka proposed a plan to fool the girls——That was for Lux to wear Yoruka’s new uniform, it could be described as a taboo approach.<br /> <br /> “Just, it's just that——there wasn't any need for the kissing part, right…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux turned his face red and raised his voice in embarrassment, Yoruka showed a little bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> “It was not unnecessary. And my lord's response to women... after this event, I think can start to understand.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> After all, her actual age is supposedly one year younger than him. Lux felt speechless.<br /> <br /> “Then I am going to get back my lord's Sword Device. Please wait up here for a while, and then look for opportunities to return from the roof to the school building.”<br /> <br /> “Ah, yeah. I’ve troubled you.”<br /> <br /> Saying it in a monotone, Lux reluctantly nodded.<br /> <br /> When Yoruka, once again in her uniform, went downstairs, Lux felt his tension ease and sighed.<br /> <br /> Retrieving the Sword Device... it would be better to leave that to Celis and Yoruka.<br /> <br /> “Ha, somehow, I’m exhausted……”<br /> <br /> While looking at the clear sky, Lux sat down, utterly drained.<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> A few minutes later. Lux’s Sword Device returned to him without further commotion.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the Triads and Airi had been recruited by Celis for this. The four came looking for Lux on the rooftop and handed the sword to him.<br /> <br /> “Thank you——And sorry for the trouble.”<br /> <br /> After giving thanks to the girls, Lux was able to get out of the school building<br /> <br /> “Phew, I’m saved…”<br /> <br /> As he left the school building and wore the Sword Device he just got back, Lux sat on the curb in the courtyard and finally stroked his aching chest.<br /> <br /> Already most students had finished having their measurements taken, changed their clothes, and had come back to their rooms. Lux decided to take a rest for a while<br /> <br /> “Although I can feel at ease now about my Sword Device … what was all that noise about a little while ago?”<br /> <br /> It was due to a misunderstanding that Lux entered the indoor practice ground. However, there was an incident at about the same time that involved a peeping tom from outside the Academy entering the school building. That caused a serious commotion.<br /> <br /> “A peeping tom? So who could it——”<br /> <br /> Tilting his neck, Lux murmured to himself..<br /> <br /> Lux was in a daze. It was autumn and falling leaves danced in the wind that blew through the courtyard.<br /> <br /> “——You look free, little brat over there.”<br /> <br /> “……！？”<br /> <br /> Because of the unexpected voice from behind him, Lux bounced straight up.<br /> <br /> A heavy and deep voice of a man, rarely heard in school.<br /> <br /> Although in a musical range that could be affirmed as a mature man, it wasn’t loud and rough. Rather, it had a unique intonation giving those who heard it a strong impression.<br /> <br /> When he turned around, there was a man who he had never seen before.<br /> <br /> His appearance was similar to Lux’s petite body.<br /> <br /> His face looked pretty young. At first glance he looked like a boy, but with a somewhat old-fashioned expression and dangerous atmosphere around him. One would hesitate calling him a boy.<br /> <br /> He was wearing a slightly dark blue mantle, below that was a black suit, protected by a thin metal armor.<br /> <br /> Black hair under the hood and a strangely-shaped patch over his left eye that was decorated with metal pieces.<br /> <br /> But, stranger than his appearance, was his other eye.<br /> <br /> Dark. Bottomless dark. A black pupil, such as the abyss where light could not be seen.<br /> <br /> Still, it was strange that his expressions and tone were not somewhat depressing.<br /> <br /> A shiny, hard polished black.<br /> <br /> He was a man with an atmosphere of obsidian incarnate.<br /> <br /> “You are——?”<br /> <br /> Lux was stunned by the man's atmosphere. The stranger gently lifted his chin.<br /> <br /> “I’m a visitor. I’m looking for the Headmistress for some business. Come show me the way, quickly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Lux was speechless again when he heard the man’s order.<br /> <br /> Why a man, who looked like a boy, was being so bossy....<br /> <br /> “E-, etou——Please wait. In the first place, who are you?”<br /> <br /> “You’re a man that really likes to ask about trivial things. Who am I, how should I say it, I wonder?”<br /> <br /> His eyes opened wide, the man distorted his mouth into a bow shape, and laughed strangely.<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Because you are within the grounds of the Royal Military Academy. I cannot guide you anywhere unless you tell me who you are. Moreover——I’m kind of busy right now.”<br /> <br /> “That’s too bad, but I don’t mind. After you lead me there, I will handle it myself.”<br /> <br /> “That's not what I mean, I said….”<br /> <br /> Even Lux didn’t know how to answer.<br /> <br /> Although he'd experienced client services many times while doing tasks, he had never met such a domineering guest.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know much about the details, but it seems a peeping tom got on to the grounds from outside——”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? It was really troublesome, but it was also strange? I was stopped by the guard at the gate earlier, I got in without permission while shaking them off——I did not see any suspicious people in particular.”<br /> <br /> “Eh…?”<br /> <br /> As the man calmly uttered these words, Lux had a bad feeling.<br /> <br /> Stopped by guards and entered without permission?<br /> <br /> Then, don’t tell me——<br /> <br /> “Oh? Ah, you don’t have to say anymore. I get it.”<br /> <br /> And, while the man opened his unusual eye with no light, he raised his mouth into a smile, and pounded his hand.<br /> <br /> Then he looked straight at Lux and said confidently.<br /> <br /> “The culprit is you, with a face like a woman, you transformationist.”<br /> <br /> “You’re wrong! It’s you! The peeping intruder who entered here without permission!”<br /> <br /> “Oh, I see. This country will treat it like that. It is a cruel custom.”<br /> <br /> “Any country will do the same! Please leave the campus quickly!”<br /> <br /> “Yare yare. How awful, there was also unreasonable treatment. Even though I was called directly by the Queen of this country, I was told to get out.”<br /> <br /> “……!? What, what did you say just now——？”<br /> <br /> The moment when Lux showed a dubious face, the man took out a document from his chest pocket and showed it to him.<br /> <br /> “A letter from the Queen. Let me say it again. I request you to show me before the school headmaster. New Kingdom ''chore boy''.”<br /> <br /> The man said with a sneer.<br /> <br /> It seemed that he knew Lux’s position and added it to his demand as a little provocation. Lux decided to ignore it.<br /> <br /> “……I understand.”<br /> <br /> Lux had also seen the Queen’s letter and signature.<br /> <br /> Although he did not know who the man was, what he said was true.<br /> <br /> Lux decided to guide the man to the Headmistress's room.<br /> <br /> Fortunately (or unfortunately), the body measurements session seemed to end safely. And there was no sign of any girls around.<br /> <br /> However, unlike earlier, Lux tightened his face and entered the school building.<br /> <br /> He was well aware that the unknown man was not a good character.<br /> <br /> “It’s a nice academy. Morale is also high, and the level of practice is also so-so. It is also interesting to have a policy of educating women who are well-trained in Drag-ride. However, such a thing is unnecessary for my subordinates. Are you not dissatisfied by it?”<br /> <br /> After looking around to appraise, the man spoke unexpectedly and gave this assessment.<br /> <br /> “What do you mean?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned with a guarded voice, he heard footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> Coming along in a hurry, a middle-aged man wearing a robe and two young men appeared.<br /> <br /> If Lux remembered correctly, they were consuls of the New Kingdom and the school secretary.<br /> <br /> “This, this is, thank you for coming from such a long trip, Sir Singlen. It seems that you came a little bit earlier than the original scheduled time——”<br /> <br /> “I’m a busy man, unlike you. I do not like being kept waiting, so I let myself in. Is the school's Headmistress aware of this meeting?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, word was sent to inform her earlier.”<br /> <br /> Even with the man’s rude attitude, the other two men continued to abide by proper etiquette. Lux wore a puzzled expression.<br /> <br /> “I gave you a hard time, chore boy. As a reward, let me give you the honor of knowing my name.”<br /> <br /> The man gave a fearless smile, and he spoke his words in a tone that looked down on his audience from on high.<br /> <br /> “Singlen Shelbrit. Vice Captain of States Alliance’s Drag-Ride Force, the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, affiliated to the Blackend Kingdom, Head of the White Ridge Knights Regiment. Those are——some trivial titles of this great me.”<br /> <br /> “”Seven Dragon Paladin”, Vice Captain….!?”<br /> <br /> Reflectively, Lux repeated like a parrot.<br /> <br /> “The troublesome guys call me “Blue Tyrant”. Call me whatever you like, chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The threat of Phantom God Beasts (the Abyss) grew year by year.<br /> <br /> To counteract the seven Ruins activating, each country selected one Drag-Knight as their representative, a total of seven Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> It was an elite unit gathering representatives from various countries that would investigate the Ruins with their own authority and acted as a fighting force against those threats in case of an emergency.<br /> <br /> Not all of them had been decided yet, but among them the captain and the vice captain were judged based on their past records, and it seemed to be decided by concensus.<br /> <br /> In other words, it meant that Singlen must hold a tremendously outstanding track record on a worldwide scale.<br /> <br /> At the last All-Dragon Battle outside of school——The man did not show up because of the restrictions on the official candidate, but there were still stronger people in the world.<br /> <br /> ''——But, why is such a person showing up in the Royal Military Academy of the New Kingdom?''<br /> <br /> No way, was a threat like the Demonic Beast of The End (Ragnarok) approaching?<br /> <br /> “Oh, didn’t they tell you? The Northern part of the country was also surprisingly scattered.”<br /> <br /> As if hearing Lux’s thought, Singlen's mouth bent into a curve.<br /> <br /> His obvious, imprudent way of speaking stunned the consul and the secretary behind him.<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry, my business here is just an interview. The “Seven Dragon Paladin” of this country has not been decided yet. Before the larger meeting that takes place in the near future, I hope that each country decides on at least one good candidate.”<br /> <br /> “…”<br /> <br /> “That’s it. Can you do me one thing, chore boy? I want you to keep a watch on this spot. I feel somewhat better than having it watched by those two with the thin faces.”<br /> <br /> In the corridor facing the long courtyard, Singlen said as much to Lux.<br /> <br /> This went beyond merely rude - it could be said that he was foul-mouthed, but Lux wasn’t in the mood to refuse.<br /> <br /> “……Your request doesn’t guarantee that I will be allowed to do so.”<br /> <br /> “It’s done. It’s me who decided it.——Okay, I’ll leave you to it.”<br /> <br /> After that, the man named Singlen went into the Headmistress’s room.<br /> <br /> ''That man, what on earth was he thinking…?''<br /> <br /> After that, once Relie-sensei arrivwed, Lux asked her if he could watch over the room. &quot;Really? You'd like to? Then please do so.&quot; She readily granted him permission.<br /> <br /> As he was standing watch in front of the door for a while, the first person to approach was Lisha.<br /> <br /> “A-re? Well, if isn't you, Lux. What are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> Staring at Lux who was standing watch for some unknown reason, Lisha's eyes widened in surprise.<br /> <br /> ''Perhaps the people who would receive this interview had been decided in advance.''<br /> <br /> Lux thought to himself upon seeing Lisha.<br /> <br /> “There was something happening... and then it became such a strange situation, and here I am.”<br /> <br /> “What? I thought I’d get to have you at my side as my knight. That’s a shame.”<br /> <br /> Then with a proud face, she crossed her arms, which also looked cute. Lux’s expression also relaxed.<br /> <br /> “But——Please be careful. This Vice Captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, is quite an odd man.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry. There are many strange people in this school and I am accustomed to dealing with them. Besides——In a way, I’m also the princess of this country.”<br /> <br /> She said so confidently, then left with a “Then, please stand watching”, she walked inside the room.<br /> <br /> '''Clack''', a few moments after the door was closed.<br /> <br /> Since he couldn’t freely eavesdrop, Lux waited at a distance——<br /> <br /> “Haa! Quit joking! Just who do you think you are, referring to people like that!?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Lisha roared, and it could easily be heard outside the room.<br /> <br /> “We're done talking. I’m going home! I don’t have time to waste on your nonsense!”<br /> <br /> Then it seemed that the discussion concluded quickly. Lisha exited the room.<br /> <br /> From the earlier outrageous attitude of that Singlen, one might expect this happening to a certain degree, but this result was still a little surprising to Lux.<br /> <br /> Lisha’s character was simple and straightforward on the surface. However, she was strategic and often saw through to the true nature of problems.<br /> <br /> It was hard to imagine that negotiations would break down this quickly.<br /> <br /> Whatever Singlen was trying to do, Lux started to feel a little concerned about it.<br /> <br /> “What a rude man! Has the Blackend Kingdom's quality degraded to such an extent!?”<br /> <br /> “Ano, Lisha-sama. I understand your feelings, but we are still in the corridor——”<br /> <br /> Seeing the steam rising out from Lisha’s head, Lux persuaded her with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Lisha complained for a while and then left. Soon after, Lux heard another pair of footsteps approaching. <br /> <br /> “What a surprise! I didn’t think we would meet here, Lux”<br /> <br /> The girl arrived wearing a dignified atmosphere, third-year student Celis.<br /> <br /> “I was called here, to receive an interview as a candidate for the “Seven Dragons Paladin” of the New Kingdom——Don’t tell me, you did too?”<br /> <br /> “No, I just have some other reason: I’m supposed to be a guard here.”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? Well, I can’t be panicked in front of my kohai. My opponent is the “Blue Tyrant”, and I have to keep my composure.”<br /> <br /> Her tone was as serious as usual.<br /> <br /> But compared to his thinking that was “Really Celis-like”, Lux was more concerned about another word.<br /> <br /> “………About Singlen, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “To some extent——if you do not mind, may I speak what I know?”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded reflexively.<br /> <br /> Because time was running short, Celis made it brief, but Lux learned more about Singlen.<br /> <br /> A man from the Blackend Kingdom, he emerged immediately as a striking figure after the Drag-Ride was originally excavated. With his overwhelming ability, he quickly climbed to the rank of general.<br /> <br /> However, following a period of large-scale civil strife, he was punished by his king for his merciless fighting style. It was said that he was robbed of the title of knight.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know the truth, but the King seems to be feared his abilities and kept him away from the royal family. That's one theory at least. Later, Sir Singlen left the Imperial City.”<br /> <br /> Lux felt that the theory was highly believable.<br /> <br /> An era in which various things suddenly changed due to existence of Drag-ride, which was still about several years after the ruins were found.<br /> <br /> This mighty Drag-Knight that suddenly appeared, too strong for most others to face. It was no wonder that Kings would fear his power and his wrath.<br /> <br /> “However, as we all know, a large-scale natural disaster occurred in various places, including the Blackend Kingdom recently. The existence of a new type of humanoid Phantom God Beast (Abyss) called a Nocturnal…..”<br /> <br /> After the end of the All-Dragon Tournament, Lux also learned from Raigree-sensei about the matter.<br /> <br /> “The Blackend Kingdom lost its main force due to the battle, I heard that Sir Singlen was called to the King’s Castle again. Just before the former king was killed in battle and replaced.”<br /> <br /> “…”<br /> <br /> “That’s all I know. Then, I’ll go first.”<br /> <br /> As Celis finished saying, she quickly went into the Headmistress’s room.<br /> <br /> Unlike Lisha, if it was Celis who didn’t act straightforwardly, she would be able to avoid being on the same pace as Singlen. Lux thought.<br /> <br /> “Yes. Is, that so….? No, I am honored to be praised. But——eh?”<br /> <br /> Although he had no attention of eavesdropping, but he could hear a relatively calm voice.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the meeting was over in a matter of minutes, Celis came out of the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Her face was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “What happened?”<br /> <br /> “No, nothing special….I got praised for my quality as a Drag-Knight, but the details about the subject, he seems to be avoiding it.”<br /> <br /> “Avoiding the main issue?”<br /> <br /> “And, of course, these contents should not be revealed to others, so let it be——”<br /> <br /> “Ah, I’m sorry.”<br /> <br /> With Celis words, Lux also noticed the danger of his remark.<br /> <br /> Soon after he regretted asking promptly, Singlen patted Lux on the shoulder.<br /> <br /> “It’s over, chore boy. Come and see me outside. That’s my last request.”<br /> <br /> “……..understood.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded and walked by Singlen’s side.<br /> <br /> Did they know the news of Singlen coming to the academy?<br /> <br /> The appearance of the girl students looking at Lux in a long distance was seen in some places.<br /> <br /> “——You don’t ask me what I said to the two in the interview?”<br /> <br /> “If you don’t mind, please tell me.”<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Can’t tell you.”<br /> <br /> “……..Is that so.”<br /> <br /> As Lux tone was mixed with a sigh, Singlen quivered his shoulders and laughed.<br /> <br /> “Kukukuku, don’t make such a face. Do you think it’s hard to understand? A man purposely received a royal command from the Blackend Kingdom to come all the way here, why did he take a stuffy attitude towards those two girls?”<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> The eye reflecting the bottomless darkness looked into Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> His eye was not laughing.<br /> <br /> Only his mouth was slightly bowed and distorted.<br /> <br /> “Can you see through my intention? Chore-doing criminal.”<br /> <br /> “……..from the beginning you have no intentions of discussing. Is that right?”<br /> <br /> Lux answered immediately.<br /> <br /> Thinking carefully, it was very unnatural from the beginning.<br /> <br /> He visited the academy half a day earlier than planned, and also entered the campus without permission despite being stopped.<br /> <br /> At first glance he seemed to be just rude and arrogant, but this man who climbed up to the position of the royal knight’s leader, there was no way he didn’t understand how to behave.<br /> <br /> That was, contrary to the fact that the candidate must be determined as soon as possible, he didn’t intend to achieve his goal from the start.<br /> <br /> “Is that all? Well, it’s only half of it. How disappointing. The worth of your head was only a little more precious than the majority of the country council.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?”<br /> <br /> “Your understanding is really bad. Has your intuition slowed down just by taking care of the ladies.”<br /> <br /> Singlen turned a wicked smile at Lux.<br /> <br /> “I’m willing to put the story together. We’ll talk here. Haven’t I told you some hints? Didn’t I let you stand there deliberately, and let you hear our discussion?”<br /> <br /> “——could it be.”<br /> <br /> At this moment, Lux was aware of Singlen’s intentions.<br /> <br /> “You, chore boy. The “Weakest Undefeated”, former Acardia Empire Seventh Princes Lux Arcadia. I came to scout you out. As one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”.”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised and shocked, it penetrated Lux’s body at the same time, he was petrified.<br /> <br /> “Are you surprised? You thought that you were not supposed to be chosen? If so you’re stupid. Compare to 5 years ago, has this peaceful days turned you into a fool. Like this kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “Are you seriously saying that? To me——”<br /> <br /> “This is a boring conversation. Please stop acting in front of me. I need to pull the strongest man in this country as the vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. Not just on the surface, but the truly strong.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> How far this guy knows about myself?<br /> <br /> However, even if he saw through Lux’s identity as “Bahamut” user, Lux couldn’t admit he was the “Black Hero”.<br /> <br /> “Although I was certainly recommended from the consular officers of the kingdom to be the candidate for the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, I do not think that I am suitable, and I don’t intend to do so.”<br /> <br /> Although being on alert, Lux’s voice was unwavering, Singlen continued.<br /> <br /> “Don’t say such childish words. You used to be more adult like. No──Or that you just put on a mature look? In any case, you showed such performance at that age, you are not an ordinary man and you have qualifications for being the representative.”<br /> <br /> There was decisiveness in his tone.<br /> <br /> This tone was like he knew that Lux had destroyed the old empire in the past, Lux further raised his vigilance.<br /> <br /> “Do you know——about me and the Old Empire?”<br /> <br /> “It’s not like I don’t know. The upper part of the Old Empire had been associated with the Blackend Kingdom. Oh, I was getting along with your older brother from that time. Was his name Fugil Acardia?”<br /> <br /> “…….!”<br /> <br /> Instantly hearing these words, Lux gasped.<br /> <br /> Although he wanted to conceal his own shaking, but that man might have been seen through him.<br /> <br /> “It seems he’s missing since the coup d’état five years ago, but I don’t think the guy will die easily, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “No…..I know nothing.”<br /> <br /> “Well, that’s a pity … No, actually, the other day, I heard a story that my subordinate saw a man looking like Fugil.”<br /> <br /> “——Is that, true?”<br /> <br /> “You want to know? Just tell me. What, if you become one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, the opportunity to continue talking to me would come soon.”<br /> <br /> “…..then, can I ask one last question?”<br /> <br /> “It’s fine. But make it quick, time is precious. Even gold can’t buy my time.”<br /> <br /> Conceit, bold, and fearless.<br /> <br /> Singlen nodded, with an arrogant attitude befitting the title “Blue Tyrant”.<br /> <br /> “What is your real purpose? Promoting me to join the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, it isn’t just simply to bring stability to the world isn’t it?”<br /> <br /> “……Fu, what a troublesome kid. I was suspected quite a lot.”<br /> <br /> The school ground was surrounded by tall walls.<br /> <br /> They had arrived near the gate.<br /> <br /> “My mission and purpose are to protect this world, as a Drag-Knight, as the commander of Drag-Knight, what else is there?”<br /> <br /> “Well, I will talk about my purpose. I’ll tell you as a chore prince, I will protect this academy, I will become the power of everyone who goes here, it is now my wish.”<br /> <br /> He didn’t know Singlen’s true intention.<br /> <br /> As a “Seven Dragon Paladin”, why did he seek Lux’s power so much.<br /> <br /> However, regardless of what the other side’s intention, Lux had decided the answer.<br /> <br /> He once concealed his identity and destroyed the Old Empire, it was Lux’s wish.<br /> <br /> He tried to make a country without unreasonable tyranny and unjustifiable discrimination.<br /> <br /> And now, to protect this new kingdom from the threat from other countries and Phantom God Beasts (Abyss), to support the power of the countries of the young girls with his own strength.<br /> <br /> For that reason, he became an exclusive knight of Princess Lisha.<br /> <br /> “Ha ha ha. How awful, negotiation breakup, it’s a shame, my time has been wasted. I wanted you to be a “Seven Dragon Paladin” even now.”<br /> <br /> Singlen tilted his head slightly, only his mouth revealed that strange smile, staring at Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> Lux also returned a resolute line of sight to his opponent, just outside, seven people wearing white helmet and cloak covering their faces, immediately came up to stop the two.<br /> <br /> “My lord. We come to pick you up, it’s about time to leave the kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “……..I understand. Farewell, orphan of the old empire—— “The weakest undefeated”. You have to work hard to fulfill your wishes.”<br /> <br /> Saying that with a loud tone, Singlen walked out of the campus, and looked back.<br /> <br /> “But remember, never, will your wish comes true. Because I’ve never failed to achieve my purpose, and what you really want, is just boring self-sacrificing. ──Well then, let’s meet again, Hero.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> Even after hearing that final word, Lux didn’t even blink an eye.<br /> <br /> “The Blue Tyrant” and his followers gradually disappeared from the field of vision.<br /> <br /> The breathless encounter was over.<br /> <br /> But, why.<br /> <br /> Even though they didn’t resemble each other, an air somewhat like his older brother Fugil, Lux could sense it from Singlen.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> “So the result, “Over Limit” can no longer be used?”<br /> <br /> In the school ground after the storm had left.<br /> <br /> In the Drag-ride workshop (Atelier), Lisha who was wearing a white gown said so suddenly.<br /> <br /> “Yes, it seems so.”<br /> <br /> Putting his waist on the workbench, Lux answered Lisha who was watching him, and released “Bahamut” armor.<br /> <br /> A special system which released the output restriction of the Drag-ride which was usually restricted to avoid the burden of body and mind, Limit Break (Over Limit).<br /> <br /> For a while, it was thought that Lux’s body could not bear it, so it was forbidden to use it since the training camp, and as his physical condition stabilized now, in order to be prepared, he tried to repeat the steps but was unsuccessful.<br /> <br /> “But it’s strange. Don’t you remember it? The way of perfect Limit Break (Over Limit), even I don’t know it clearly——“<br /> <br /> “I do not know. Why only that time, I can do it——”<br /> <br /> I remember seeing the method of Limit Break (Over Limit) that La Cruche had done as the Ruin’s Supervisor (Gear Leader), I wonder if that was the reason for my memories?<br /> <br /> (…..Memory? No, I should have used the Limit Break (Over Limit) for the first time at that time. Or——）<br /> <br /> Am I forgetting something? Lux mind emerged this question.<br /> <br /> “It may be because Phi-chan was there. Maybe I forgot something——”<br /> <br /> “…..!? That, that airhead girl has nothing to do with this!? That…. this is still a problem, I’ll think about it myself. Hum.”<br /> <br /> After hearing Lux murmuring to himself, Lisha somehow anxiously shouted.<br /> <br /> Lux tilted his head curiously, as time went by.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 3 */ Improved the English Substantially....</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 1 – Blue Tyrant==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> At that moment, the color of human skin filled his field of vision.<br /> <br /> This was a large room in one of the largest buildings of the academy.<br /> <br /> Besides Drag-Ride training, much of the remaining physical training - like kenjutsu and taijutsu - took place here. So, the first floor was padded with a non-slip material.<br /> <br /> The second floor of this building was used as a venue for meetings from time to time.<br /> <br /> Standing behind the wooden railings on the second floor, he could see all the girls below in their underwear.<br /> <br /> ''Wh-what’s going on here-!? This is bad!''<br /> <br /> As the footsteps grew louder, Lux hid deeper in the building.<br /> <br /> ''Am I stupid, what’s the point of hiding? All I’m doing is cornering myself and digging myself in deeper!''<br /> <br /> Luckily, there usually wasn’t anyone on the second floor, so all he had to do was continue hiding and not be discovered.<br /> <br /> Lux hid in the shadows. After waiting for the girls he was trying to avoid to walk past, he darted behind the armrest of a chair.<br /> <br /> ''Calm down, though I’m not completely sure how it ended up like this, but I will be killed if anyone finds me!''<br /> <br /> While trying to recall his original purpose for winding up in this place, Lux’s eyes inevitably drifted further down into the Shangri-La that was before his eyes below.<br /> <br /> Under the sunlight that came in from a window, the glossy nudes of the girls he called his schoolmates were as clear as day.<br /> <br /> Their skin shone in a healthy tone, they were even putting on some really alluring underwear.<br /> <br /> The blush of their cheeks, their defenseless skin and smiles of pure innocence.<br /> <br /> “Did your chest get bigger again? That’s so unfair~”<br /> <br /> “Of course not, it’s just that that pair she’s wearing is cuter and makes them stand out more.”<br /> <br /> “Sen-senpai! Don’t be so loud! After all, this place-”<br /> <br /> The room was filled with the soft breathing and sweet scent of girls, all of which were ''extremely'' stimulating to Lux.<br /> <br /> Feeling something was amiss, Lux decided to look for his target again, as his eyes landed on the half-naked girls, his heart rate started to rise again.<br /> <br /> ''W-why am I doing something that makes me look like a perverted peeping-tom?''<br /> <br /> But Lux had no choice.<br /> <br /> Before his illicit presence could be found out, Lux couldn’t shift his focus.<br /> <br /> Lux trembled at his situation as he recalled what transpired only a few minutes before....<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> “All right, as planned, we will be making the final arrangements for the promotion exams. There will also be mock exams for both the practical and written parts of the assessments. Are you all ready?<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> As Raigree-sensei’s stern voice resounded throughout the classroom, the students - including Lux - replied in unison.<br /> <br /> That morning, the class was filled with tension and uneasiness—even a bit of anticipation.<br /> <br /> The All-Dragon Battle in the capital had ended two weeks ago, and Autumn had arrived.<br /> <br /> Lux and his party returned to the City of Cross Field. Shortly after returning to the peace of campus life, a new event had arrived to interrupt their tranquility.<br /> <br /> That was the Drag-Knight’s Class promotion exam which took place every Spring and Autumn.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 5 levels of “Classes” for a Drag-Knight, based on one’s proficiency at piloting a Drag-Ride.<br /> <br /> There was the “Beginner Class”, who were only allowed to observe and take part in training sessions.<br /> <br /> Then there was the “Low Class”, who could take part in combating the Abyss when express permission was given.<br /> <br /> Above that was the “Middle Class”, which made up the bulk of the main Drag-Knight force, the “High Class”, that typically command the main force, and the special Class at the apex: “EX”.<br /> <br /> Of course, one's “Class” did not dictate everything. This was especially true for those girls who saw piloting a Drag-Ride as their lifelong dream. This test was but a gauge of their personal strength.<br /> <br /> “As said by the Headmistress a week ago, this year’s exams will be held in Wanheim. We, as the representatives of the New Kingdom must show our strength and not tarnish the name of our nation.”<br /> <br /> Moreover, this year’s situation was somewhat different.<br /> <br /> Usually, these Class promotion exams were held in the royal capital, but this year about half of the exams were taking place abroad.<br /> <br /> The joint test had the dual objective of strengthening the cultural exchange alliance and unifying the standard of Drag-Ride evaluation.<br /> <br /> So, the examinations would be in Wanheim, and the Academy students from the New Kingdom would be heading there to take them.<br /> <br /> “Your exams begin in 7 days, keep that in mind. Do your best and leave no regrets!”<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> The students once again replied in unison, Raigree-sensei quietly nodded her head.<br /> <br /> “Your written exam begins in 10 minutes. I expect you all to pay attention!”<br /> <br /> As she left, the classroom lightened up again<br /> <br /> “Uwaa~ we are having a written test next? …Ah…That’s too boring.”<br /> <br /> As the neighboring Tillfur complained loudly, Lux smiled.<br /> <br /> As planned, the mock writing exam began.<br /> <br /> Because Lux enrolled halfway through the year, even the basic questions were giving him a headache, but due to his studying sessions with Krulcifer in the library, he could just barely keep up with the questions.<br /> <br /> As the written exam ended, the practical exam was about to begin.<br /> <br /> The first part of the practical exam was a long-distance run.<br /> <br /> Then there were tasks that gauged the candidate’s strength, balance, etc. Following that were basic kenjutsu and taijustsu. Lastly was the Drag-Ride proficiency exam, where real blades and rounds were used.<br /> <br /> The Drag-Ride exam consisted of summoning and equipping, flight and weapon testing combined with various forms of other tests that would only get harder.<br /> <br /> Lux was able to handle all of these with ease. A few minutes later the bell sounded.<br /> <br /> “—Well that concludes the mock exam. Lux Arcadia, after this you are to proceed on alone. After changing into your uniform, you are to wait in the classroom. If you feel tired, or experience any pain, then proceed back to the dormitory to rest. If you find yourself bored, then go study in the library. I won’t force you to stay indoors, ''but'' you are not allowed to get approach any other building until given permission to do so.<br /> <br /> “Uh... Okay, understood.”<br /> <br /> Raigree-sensei’s instructions left Lux slightly puzzled. Just as he was ready to leave the training field—<br /> <br /> Lux felt a pat on his back.<br /> <br /> “Yo, my knight, how was the mock exam?”<br /> <br /> He turned around.<br /> <br /> The petite girl in the pilot suit bore an innocent smile.<br /> <br /> Lizsharte Atismata.<br /> <br /> The Princess of the New Kingdom. The girl who appointed Lux as her personal knight.<br /> <br /> That ponytail tied with a ribbon on the side of her blonde head, her red eyes filled with strength, her small body exuding an infinite confidence and enthusiasm. Lizsharte Atismata was that girl.<br /> <br /> She was the one who recognized the abilities of Lux - an orphan, branded a criminal of the Old Empire - and the one who suggested forcing him to enroll. Now that the two had grown close, Lux was truly grateful to her.<br /> <br /> “There was no problem, thanks to your adjustments, Lisha-sama. The machine was able to function really smoothly.”<br /> <br /> The “Wyvern” that Lux piloted was maintained by Lisha.<br /> <br /> With her specialized defense tuning as its base, Lisha also added a weapon she'd developed herself: the Scale Blade. Even Lux, who had seen a lot of customized Drag-Rides in his lifetime, thought that Lisha’s talent for this was one of a kind.<br /> <br /> “Of-of course it was thanks to me! You are going to use that in your exams at Wanheim after all. Also, I’m quite happy myself, since my knight is getting stronger!”<br /> <br /> Lisha nodded enthusiastically as she hugged Lux’s arm. From this angle, her petite body only served to emphasize her bountiful chest that was rubbing against his arm. Lux’s heart went ''doki-doki'', at that moment—<br /> <br /> “You're thinking highly of yourself.... It’s not like he's getting stronger because of ''you''.”<br /> <br /> Wearing the same outfit as Lisha, Krulcifer appeared from the side.<br /> <br /> Straight blue hair that reached down to her waist with a body that wasn’t just graceful but also well-proportioned.<br /> <br /> This girl’s beauty was almost fairy-like, she gave off a unique aura. She shrugged her hair elegantly as she approached.<br /> <br /> “Ah, Krulcifer-san, good work there. Tha-thanks to your guidance, I was able to successfully complete the written exam.”<br /> <br /> “Ara, that’s good news, looks like my nightly visits weren’t wasted...”<br /> <br /> “Wh-Wha……!?”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing Krulcifer’s incredibly vague description, Lisha blushed and started to panic.<br /> <br /> “Wha-What is this? Lux! Even though you already have me, you still fool around with this woman?”<br /> <br /> “No, no—She is just helping me with my studies!”<br /> <br /> Lux tried to clear up the misunderstanding, but Lisha just glared at Krulcifer suspiciously.<br /> <br /> “I'm the one who asked Lux to keep this a secret... If word got out that I was giving Lux extra lessons after classes, there would surely be unfortunate misunderstandings....”<br /> <br /> “Guh…… Well, it’s still really suspicious…… Anyway, since the written exam is over, let’s just forget about it.”<br /> <br /> “Certainly. Well, I believe we have our separate things to do after this, so I’ll take my leave first. It’s a pity that I’m going to work separately from Lux.”<br /> <br /> As Krulcifer smiled and left, Lisha nodded to herself.<br /> <br /> ''Huh……So what’s everyone going to do now?''<br /> <br /> As Lux wondered to himself, Lisha turned around and said to him.<br /> <br /> “…Right, that thing you left with me. It’s on the workbench in my workshop 'Atelier'. Can you get it by yourself?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I got it.”<br /> <br /> That thing referred to “Bahamut”. The sword that was kept in a black scabbard, a “Sword Device”.<br /> <br /> Since the mock exams only required the “Wyvern”, Lux left it with Lisha, as it’s troublesome to carry around.<br /> <br /> So far, their everyday life was peaceful.<br /> <br /> After Lisha left, Lux went to the workshop (Atelier) to recover the sword device of Bahamut.<br /> <br /> “Even so, last time was quite dangerous…”<br /> <br /> Although it was a dire situation, the symbol of the “Black Hero” - who had destroyed the former Empire - the Divine Drag-Ride Bahamut was used once again in the Imperial City.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, because of the immense chaos caused by the “Giant Soldier (Gigas)” raging at the All-Dragon Tournament, coupled with Queen Raffi and others' help, the city didn’t realize Lux’s true involvement.<br /> <br /> However, that didn't quell the people’s curiosity.<br /> <br /> Who was that Drag-Knight that saved the New Kingdom from the crisis? Could it be the “Black Hero” from five years ago?<br /> <br /> That rumor was whispered throughout the kingdom. It was a painful headache for Lux.<br /> <br /> At the Academy, the identity of the Black Hero was supposed to be a secret to everyone outside of the “Knights Squadron (Syvalles)”. However, if there was a student at the All-Dragon Battle auditorium, and she saw Lux wearing Bahamut, she would likely be able to recognize him, even at a distance.<br /> <br /> “It seems I need to be more careful until things calm down──.”<br /> <br /> Lux said to himself, picking up Bahamut’s Sword Device.<br /> <br /> Now that the outside of the scabbard was wrapped in pieces of white cloth, it looked very plain.<br /> <br /> “There shouldn't any problem with this …… right?”<br /> <br /> He exited the workshop (Atelier) and confirmed it was all right to proceed. Just then, the dorm mother appeared a ways away and started calling to Lux.<br /> <br /> “Hey, errand boy, I have something I want to ask you. Come here for a moment.”<br /> <br /> “——Ah, yes. I’m coming.”<br /> <br /> Because the sword and scabbard he'd just picked up was a hindrance, he left it on the curb, and went to listen to the dorm mother's request.<br /> <br /> The discussion was about the previous chores, mainly about the storeroom of the dormitory. Although this lasted for only a few minutes——<br /> <br /> “Ah-huh…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned to where he'd left the Bahamut sword device, the white cloth-swathed sword and scabbard that should have been resting on the curb wasn't! It had suddenly disappeared!<br /> <br /> Lux looked around in utter confusion and saw someone who looked like a first-year girl running away not far from him.<br /> <br /> “Wait for me! I just found my Sword Device!”<br /> <br /> He saw the girl chasing after another student in a panic.<br /> <br /> And her hands were holding the wrapped scabbard——<br /> <br /> “——Don’t tell me!”<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively looked around the area.<br /> <br /> A short distance away, another Sword Device that was also covered in a white sheet rested against the curb.<br /> <br /> Lux immediately picked it up to check, but from a glance he knew that this sword was slightly different from his.<br /> <br /> The biggest difference was that the outside of the sword scabbard was trimmed with the name “Clariss” engraved in red.<br /> <br /> “Not good! That girl mistakenly took my sword——!”<br /> <br /> Perhaps she took advantage of the examination break to rest here. The result was that she had forgotten and left behind her Sword Device here. When she noticed, she came to get it in a hurry.<br /> <br /> Then, she accidentally mistook Lux’s nearby Sword Device as hers, and picked it up immediately.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Wait a bit! That’s mine——!”<br /> <br /> ''This is bad.''<br /> <br /> ''Really bad.''<br /> <br /> Even now at school, the rumor of “The mysterious Black Drag-Knight in the Kingdom's capital” was buzzing. So, the Black Sword Device mustn’t be revealed.<br /> <br /> Thinking about it, Lux was losing his calm.<br /> <br /> Why, after receiving multiple mock tests together, was Lux singled out to proceed separately?<br /> <br /> Though he wasn't able to figure out the reason then and there, he chased after the first-year with all the speed he could muster.<br /> <br /> Although she had a lead on him, he was still able to catch up.<br /> <br /> However, as soon as he was about to reach out to her, the figure of the girl disappeared inside the indoor practice grounds——a wooden building that was as large as a large inn.<br /> <br /> “Uh……!?”<br /> <br /> Just as Lux was just about to resume his pursuit, he was stopped by two girls at the door.<br /> <br /> “………Um, Lux-senpai isn't allowed in here. Because... we're doing special training inside.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, and as much as I personally want you to see——Ah, as expected, it’s not allowed. I’m truly sorry.”<br /> <br /> Both girls were standing with their arms spread out blocking his view. Both were blushing.<br /> <br /> Although the two of them looked like they were joking, they didn’t seem willing to let Lux through.<br /> <br /> “That... uh, a little girl who went in a moment ago forgot something——“<br /> <br /> “Ah, that’s all right. Because we will make sure she gets it later. What did she forget?”<br /> <br /> Although the gatekeeper girls said they could help, they seemed to be unable to move for the time-being. By then, it could be too late if the Bahamut Sword Device were unsheathed.<br /> <br /> Lux pondered the indoor training ground and then made his decision immediately.<br /> <br /> “Oh, I’m sorry. My mistake. Well, I'll be on my way!”<br /> <br /> Lux bid the gatekeeper girls farewell in a hurry, turned on his heel and left their sight. Immediately, after pretending to head off, he hid in the shade of a nearby tree. This time, while carefully surveying his surroundings, he snuck in from the side of the front entrance.<br /> <br /> Climbing up a tall tree on the side of the building, Lux jumped to the staircase to the second floor from there.<br /> <br /> ''……Success!''<br /> <br /> The two girls didn’t find him, and he finally reached the door of the indoor training field.<br /> <br /> The other end was connected to the second floor and roof, so he entered the building from there.<br /> <br /> This door on the second floor was badly constructed and not used normally, but just yesterday Lux had finished repairing it.<br /> <br /> “Great, now I can——!”<br /> <br /> Having been able to bypass the two gatekeepers and slip in, Lux initially felt victorious——But, he regretted instantly<br /> <br /> “……A-re?”<br /> <br /> A few seconds after he stepped in, his mind went blank.<br /> <br /> Looking from the second floor, Lux saw the training ground bathed with the color of skin.<br /> <br /> This vast space was covered with a smooth floor, and the floor also had a layer of red carpet.<br /> <br /> Underwear-clad girls were arranged in rows, and discarded uniforms were scattered here and there.<br /> <br /> “——Uwaa!?”<br /> <br /> Lux instinctively averted his eyes, and he hid in the shadows nearby.<br /> <br /> After a few seconds of confusion, Lux finally realized what was happening.<br /> <br /> ''Per-, perhaps they are doing ── body measurements?!''<br /> <br /> To handle a Drag-ride, accurate information such as height and weight along with simple physical ability were all important.<br /> <br /> And, as expected - given he was the only man - they couldn’t let Lux do it together with the girls.<br /> <br /> The pieces finally fell into place in Lux's mind. Lux finally understood the reasons and intentions behind “After this you are to proceed on alone...”.<br /> <br /> ''——Argh, Now’s not the time to fixate on this screw up! I have to get out of here quickly!''<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively left the second floor back to the stairs and between the entrance, and then he heard the footsteps coming closer, he had to hide again in the shadows.<br /> <br /> “Strange... I thought I heard something from up here a little while ago……..”<br /> <br /> “Yeah? I thought this door was stuck shut, but now it's open?”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> '''*Kacha*''', the door was opened, and the two gatekeeper girls appeared.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, the second floor was usually deserted, so the tables and chairs were stuffed with non-slip mats and wooden boxes, exercise equipment, and other things that weren’t used were piled here. Lux had many places to hide.<br /> <br /> However, there was only one way out, so it was impossible to leave with the two girls blocking the exit.<br /> <br /> If he was found at this point, of course, Lux would be caught as a peeping tom.<br /> <br /> ''Why, why am I in this kind of situation…!?''<br /> <br /> He was starting to lament to god.<br /> <br /> If they were only doing physical measurements now, it was unlikely that Lux’s Sword Device would be immediately unsheathed, but the first-year who took the Sword Device “Bahamut” would notice it sooner or later.<br /> <br /> Therefore, there was only one choice left for Lux.<br /> <br /> ''There, there’s no other alternative, I have to go for it now!''<br /> <br /> He must somehow elude all the girls, then retrieve the Sword Device “Bahamut”.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and walked up the passage on the second floor, which turned into a mid-sized storehouse.<br /> <br /> The two gatekeeper girls shouldn't be able to wander around soon given their roles as lookouts....<br /> <br /> As long as Lux stayed on the second floor, then discovery was less likely. But just in case, Lux grabbed a tablecloth off to his side and used it to cover his body.<br /> <br /> Then he crept out of the shadows, surveying the scene below through a gap between the handrail supports.<br /> <br /> Lux tried not to ogle the girls' bodies as much as possible and carefully searched. Finally, he found the first-year and the Sword Device.<br /> <br /> ''Great, I found it—— but how do I get it out?''<br /> <br /> If he went down to the first floor area where the physical measurements were taken, Lux surely would be found out.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that the area where the measurements were taken didn’t use all of the training field.<br /> <br /> If he moved to other rooms, where there were fewer eyes, he could get close without being detected.<br /> <br /> Lux adorned the tablecloth. He was about to go into the corridors outside the training ground——<br /> <br /> “Kyaaaaa!”<br /> <br /> Suddenly, the shrill screams of girls resounded outside the training ground.<br /> <br /> “Huh…!?”<br /> <br /> He felt his heart leap into his throat. He thought it might stop out of sheer terror.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that they hadn't discovered Lux.<br /> <br /> “What?! What's going on!? What happened!?”<br /> <br /> “There are reports of a suspicious man outside! Some students saw him secretly slip into the campus!”<br /> <br /> “The peeping tom's come back!? Ugh, but we've pushed back the day for physical measurements several times now——“<br /> <br /> Then, the training ground became chaotic.<br /> <br /> Several female instructors shouted out “Please calm down”, but once spread, the panic couldn’t be helped and instead only increased.<br /> <br /> Uneasily, Lux observed the situation downstairs from the shadow, his eyes met with Noct's. She was wearing lingerie that included a garter belt/<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just wanted to confirm where the first-year girl was. But, the result was that he was accidentally found by others, this was bad! Lux’s heartbeat began to accelerate.<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> Noct’s eyes widened, she blushed a bit at his seeing her, but then she immediately averted her eyes.<br /> <br /> Apparently, she guessed that there must be a good reason Lux was up there, so she let Lux go without further concern.<br /> <br /> “… Wait a minute...!? Someone is on the second-floor stairwell!!”<br /> <br /> A scream of a girl who'd climbed up from another place exposed where Lux was hiding.<br /> <br /> ''Damn…!''<br /> <br /> Now discovered, Lux stood up slightly. Now, he was exposed!<br /> <br /> Fortunately he was also covered in the tablecloth, so they couldn't see his face, but it was only a matter of time before they did.<br /> <br /> Lux flew out of the shadows and ran through the passage at full speed.<br /> <br /> Behind him, he could hear the screams of the girls who'd seen his cloaked figure.<br /> <br /> For now, he'd have to find some place to take off the tablecloth where no one could spot him.<br /> <br /> “Why, why is this so similar to the first time I came to the Academy……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux kicked open the door, jumped from the middle of the stairs and onto the grass, rushed out onto the empty campus, and then ran to the school.<br /> <br /> ''Since everyone else is doing their measurements, there shouldn't be anyone in the classrooms yet——''<br /> <br /> Lux thought this, but...<br /> <br /> “Kya——!? Oh no! Someone's entered the school building! Call for help!”<br /> <br /> In the corridor, he could see a girl wearing a green bow tie——a third year girl——hurriedly escaped.<br /> <br /> ''Not good! Bad move!''<br /> <br /> Instructor Raigree had said, “Do not get close to the library and girls’ dormitory.”<br /> <br /> So, that must mean it was here that the girls who'd finished with their measurements returned and changed their clothes.<br /> <br /> That meant that around these buildings, there was a high possibility of running into girls already back in their uniforms.<br /> <br /> “Stop, you! Call for backup quickly!”<br /> <br /> Along with the voice from behind, came the rushing footsteps of the students.<br /> <br /> With the cloth still covering his head, his vision was poor, so he couldn’t run fast.<br /> <br /> As he came to the stairs, Lux rushed to the second floor of the school building.<br /> <br /> Fortunately there was no one in the front, but the footsteps of the pursuers were growing near.<br /> <br /> “Ku……!?”<br /> <br /> ''I can’t shake them off! I've got to——take a huge gamble here!''<br /> <br /> In a desperate moment, Lux took off the tablecloth as a last resort. he pushed open the door of the reception room for guests.<br /> <br /> From what he'd seen, there shouldn't be many students who'd finished their measurements.<br /> <br /> It was especially unlikely that students were changing clothes in this reception room.<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, and quietly slid in in desperation.<br /> <br /> “——Uh.”<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, he lost that bet.<br /> <br /> “………!?”<br /> <br /> The room was full of luxurious ornaments. The ground was also covered in red carpet.<br /> <br /> In that familiar room, a breathtaking scene unfolded.<br /> <br /> Carefully-maintained long hair the color of honey, under which was a pair of deeply transparent jade eyes...<br /> <br /> Atop the tall and well-balanced body, her firm and rich chest bulged out. This contrast to her flawless glamour gave a sense of dangerous beauty at first glance, making her more vivid and attractive.<br /> <br /> And her awe-inspiring atmosphere, with her appearance, complemented each other.<br /> <br /> Such a great noblewoman daughter of her caliber was as if the girl had been specially tailored for the role.<br /> <br /> Standing there was the most well-known of the Academy's strongest Drag-Knights, the third year Celistia Ralgris.<br /> <br /> She was wearing light blue underwear, with her uniform neatly folded in front of her.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 07.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “Wha, wha-wha-wha——what are you doing, Lux!? I am——“<br /> <br /> After freezing for a few seconds, Celis screamed with a red face.<br /> <br /> “So, sorry! I swear there’s a good reason for this——!”<br /> <br /> While Lux was trying to explain himself in a hurry, the sound of running outside the corridor came to a halt.<br /> <br /> '''*Konkon*''', after a light knock, a voice immediately followed before any reply could be given. <br /> <br /> “Excuse me, did someone come through here!? Looks like a peeping tom entered into the campus, we chased him this far——”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> In response to the voice of the girl who seemed to be a fellow third year, Celis glowered at Lux with a look that was equal parts of both shame and anger.<br /> <br /> After Lux bowed his head apologetically, Celis let out a sigh “Haa…”. She called out to the girl waiting outside.<br /> <br /> “I didn’t see anyone suspicious around here. I will help out as soon as I’m done changing my clothes.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you! Well we'll be going then!”<br /> <br /> And, along with the answer, the girl’s footsteps could be heard retreating away from the reception room.<br /> <br /> A couple of seconds after that, the greatest crisis had passed.<br /> <br /> Celis covered her lacy underwear with her hand, looking seriously at Lux.<br /> <br /> “Ano, Celis-senpai, this is——“<br /> <br /> “Really … I didn’t think there would be a time where you would do such a thing……”<br /> <br /> With her face faintly dyed red, Celis angrily mumbled.<br /> <br /> The complaints coming from this girl who so deeply trusted him struck Lux with guilt, but there was no time for him to feel depressed.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Please wait! Here's what actually …”<br /> <br /> “Lux, peeking in on girls changing clothes is not good, you know?”<br /> <br /> Celis scolded him with a tone reserved for speaking to mischievous children.<br /> <br /> Her face was full of shyness and anger. It was an unusual scene, it could even be called quite cute.<br /> <br /> “Haa..., what a shock. I never thought Lux was capable of this. What happened to you? I have never scolded a young boy, so I am troubled right now, that, especially in this kind of situation, I don’t know what to do. What a headache──”<br /> <br /> Celis spoke aloud to herself with both of her arms across her chest.<br /> <br /> For some reason, her appearance looked extremely grave. Lux stiffened and forgot to say his excuse.<br /> <br /> “——That’s it. This is the solution.”<br /> <br /> “Yes!?”<br /> <br /> Celis, whose eyes were suddenly shining, looked straight at Lux.<br /> <br /> “In our Ralgris Family of the Four Great Nobles, I have heard rumors that there are traditional methods of mental correction for vassals. It seems there is a need to go deep up to an isolated mountain for two weeks, then Lux should also regain his original, beautiful heart.”<br /> <br /> “Well, when that's over, it definitely will not be the original me, will it!?”<br /> <br /> Celis confidently said, while Lux desperately denied.<br /> <br /> Then, Lux pleaded with sincerity.<br /> <br /> “That, that’s not what's happening, this is a bit... I have personal, complicated circumstances! I, I will accept punishment for this later, for now ——“<br /> <br /> Celis who who heard this stood still as if confused, then she began to think.<br /> <br /> “Lux’s circumstances…… By any chance, is it... I heard a rumor from Sharis. There are some troubles that only men have…… Is that it?”<br /> <br /> Celis whispered, her face showed a somewhat confused expression.<br /> <br /> Then, Celis seemed to decide something. She released her hands exposing her lingerie-clad body.<br /> <br /> “……I, I get it. If Lux says as much, I..., I’ll only allow a little bit. But, but this is, a secret between us from the other students, OK?”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about!?”.<br /> <br /> Hearing Celis say something so alarming, Lux unexpectedly blurted that out.<br /> <br /> He didn’t know what kind of misunderstanding Celis had, but she definitely wasn’t thinking the same thing as he was.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux explained about his Sword Device to her, Celis now realized the gravity of the situation.<br /> <br /> “This, this is very serious! I’ll help you as soon as I finish changing clothes, so get moving quickly——“<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry! Thank you!”<br /> <br /> Lux, now somehow forgiven, made haste from the reception room.<br /> <br /> He passed through the corridor so as to avoid being seen. His goal was to try to escape the school building for the time being.<br /> <br /> But after a slight delay, Lux realized that it was an incredibly bad idea.<br /> <br /> “Huh……!?”<br /> <br /> Was it because the student with the bow-tie found him earlier, or was he still entranced by the sight of Celis in her underwear? Either way, he couldn’t focus anymore.<br /> <br /> Regardless, Lux could see from the staircase that the students who'd finished changing back into their uniforms had gathered in the downstairs of the school building. Escape was now impossible without being seen.<br /> <br /> ''Dammit……! That’s——I can’t get out!''<br /> <br /> Shaken, Lux soon heard footsteps approaching from the bottom of the stairs.<br /> <br /> Given downstairs was certainly dangerous, escape via the roof was now his only option.<br /> <br /> When Lux pursued the last shred of hope by opening the door, he suddenly felt someone from behind seize his wrist.<br /> <br /> “——Huh?!”<br /> <br /> There was a sudden, strong trembling feeling running along his spine. Lux hurriedly looked behind him.<br /> <br /> “Ara? I was wondering who made such a sudden visit——so it was you, my lord?”<br /> <br /> “……Yoruka!? Why are you here!? ——And, what’s with that outfit?”<br /> <br /> Seeing someone so unexpected, Lux couldn’t help leave his mouth hanging open.<br /> <br /> A beautiful black-haired girl wearing a bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> With a perfect bodily curve, the girl, who had different eye colors - blue on the left and purple on the right pupil - her name was Kirihime Yoruka.<br /> <br /> In the past, she was an assassin known as “The Empire’s Assassin Blade” serving the Old Empire. She was an exotic girl with unparalleled ability as a Drag-Knight.<br /> <br /> They once opposed each other for a short time because of her loyalty to the Old Empire and her purpose of “rebuilding the empire”. She had since sworn to become Lux’s faithful servant and had been faithfully fulfilling her duty.<br /> <br /> At present, in order to secure her position, arrangements were underway to admit Yoruka into the Academy with Headmaster Relie helping the admission procedures, but——<br /> <br /> “Yes, a few days ago they also helped me prepare this uniform. How do I look, my lord?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka almost always wore a dark, exotic dress. Today was the first time he saw her in a school uniform.<br /> <br /> Her bountiful chest wrapped in the blouse and glossy, lustrous thigh lines extending from the skirt. Her beauty was dazzling.<br /> <br /> Although it was surprising to see at first glance, her inherent good looks meant that the uniform worked for her regardless.<br /> <br /> “Uh, yeah, it definitely suits you… Wait, now's not the time for that——“<br /> <br /> Lux said shyly, but then he immediately recovered himself.<br /> <br /> The girls who were scouring the school building for the invader seemed to be heading to the roof soon.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux told Yoruka about the Sword Device “Bahamut” being taken by mistake. He also told her about the peeping tom coming to the campus which caused all the commotion.<br /> <br /> “I see, so it would be good to retrieve the Sword Device from that first year girl——but for my lord to be found here at school, it would be bad… Is that so?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka let out a smile, then she approached Lux.<br /> <br /> They could hear the girls downstairs calling out to each other as their search party drew nearer.<br /> <br /> “Wait, so, he's not here either? I wonder where he went?”<br /> <br /> “There’s still the rooftop——could he be up there?”<br /> <br /> Hearing things like that, this was a desperate situation.<br /> <br /> “What should I do, Yoruka? If this goes on——”<br /> <br /> Lux had no choice but to ask for help, and Yoruka revealed a bright smile.<br /> <br /> “This is simple, my lord. I have a plan.”<br /> <br /> She gently brought her lips to Lux’s ear and whispered.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Anything, but that——!”<br /> <br /> “If we don’t do it fast, they’ll come here, right?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka grinned a most mischievous smile. Then she slid her hands into Lux’s clothes.<br /> <br /> Then, her &quot;plan&quot; was put into action——3 minutes later.<br /> <br /> '''*Don*''', the roof door flung open violently, and the girls who were chasing after the trespasser looked around. They noticed someone’s shadow sticking out from behind the wall and called out.<br /> <br /> “Hey, did someone else come up here!? Someone like a peeping——”<br /> <br /> “No one else has been up here for a while. I’m a bit busy now, so can we talk about this later?”<br /> <br /> Faced with the urgent tone of the female students, Yoruka answered flippantly.<br /> <br /> Of course, the pursuers didn’t give up so easily.<br /> <br /> “Maybe he hid somewhere up here. Let’s go have a little look——……？”<br /> <br /> The sound of them gasping, even Lux could hear it.<br /> <br /> The pursuing girls saw two girls lying on the rooftop entangled in one another.<br /> <br /> One of them was a girl with beautiful black hair that fell over her——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 02.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> And the other one, whom she straddled, was a girl wearing a blouse and a skirt.<br /> <br /> Hidden by Yoruka’s hand - which was holding her Sword Device - the girl’s face couldn’t be seen, but it was obvious that she was a student at this school.<br /> <br /> “You, you two…are——！？”<br /> <br /> Seeing this, the formerly gung-ho were speechless.<br /> <br /> Only the girl underneath was wearing a uniform while Yoruka was riding on her waist, wearing only her top and bottom lingerie.<br /> <br /> That——couldn’t be interpreted as anything else but a special, private tryst between girls.<br /> <br /> Looking at the girls who stiffened up with their red faces, Yoruka gently smiled.<br /> <br /> “As you can see, we haven’t seen any peeping tom. But it would be you if you were to continue watching us like this——”<br /> <br /> As she finished, with her gorgeous little lips, she gently overlapped them on the lips of the girl lying underneath her.<br /> <br /> Lips and tongues intertwined in a long tangling movement.<br /> <br /> “——！？”<br /> <br /> The girl underneath let out a muffled voice.<br /> <br /> After about ten seconds, their kiss was over. Yoruka loosened her lips, and a transparent silver string was trailing from her tongue..<br /> <br /> Immediately after seeing that, Yoruka gazed again and the girls retreated.<br /> <br /> “Well, then please enjoy yourself!”<br /> <br /> “Sor-, sorry for disturbing you!”<br /> <br /> The door of the rooftop was closed violently, and there were sounds of footsteps running away.<br /> <br /> After a while, screams telling that they had lost sight of the peeping tom in the school resounded.<br /> <br /> “Well, looks like it’s fine now.”<br /> <br /> As Yoruka heard that, she crawled off Lux’s body, Lux murmured in a dying state.<br /> <br /> “I thought everything was lost ……”<br /> <br /> Or, it was better to say he’d die if this were ever exposed.<br /> <br /> And not to only Lux’s mental state: as the only male student in the academy, he’d certainly fall.<br /> <br /> “My Lord is exaggerating. Just let bygones be bygones.”<br /> <br /> “Although it seems I’ve lost something important. Still, thank you…”<br /> <br /> Lux thanked her, turned and began to take off the uniform.<br /> <br /> Yoruka proposed a plan to fool the girls——That was for Lux to wear Yoruka’s new uniform, it could be described as a taboo approach.<br /> <br /> “Just, it's just that——there wasn't any need for the kissing part, right…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux turned his face red and raised his voice in embarrassment, Yoruka showed a little bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> “It was not unnecessary. And my lord's response to women... after this event, I think can start to understand.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> After all, her actual age is supposedly one year younger than him. Lux felt speechless.<br /> <br /> “Then I am going to get back my lord's Sword Device. Please wait up here for a while, and then look for opportunities to return from the roof to the school building.”<br /> <br /> “Ah, yeah. I’ve troubled you.”<br /> <br /> Saying it in a monotone, Lux reluctantly nodded.<br /> <br /> When Yoruka, once again in her uniform, went downstairs, Lux felt his tension ease and sighed.<br /> <br /> Retrieving the Sword Device... it would be better to leave that to Celis and Yoruka.<br /> <br /> “Ha, somehow, I’m exhausted……”<br /> <br /> While looking at the clear sky, Lux sat down, utterly drained.<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> A few minutes later. Lux’s Sword Device returned to him without further commotion.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the Triads and Airi had been recruited by Celis for this. The four came looking for Lux on the rooftop and handed the sword to him.<br /> <br /> “Thank you——And sorry for the trouble.”<br /> <br /> After giving thanks to the girls, Lux was able to get out of the school building<br /> <br /> “Phew, I’m saved…”<br /> <br /> As he left the school building and wore the Sword Device he just got back, Lux sat on the curb in the courtyard and finally stroked his aching chest.<br /> <br /> Already most students had finished having their measurements taken, changed their clothes, and had come back to their rooms. Lux decided to take a rest for a while<br /> <br /> “Although I can feel at ease now about my Sword Device … what was all that noise about a little while ago?”<br /> <br /> It was due to a misunderstanding that Lux entered the indoor practice ground. However, there was an incident at about the same time that involved a peeping tom from outside the Academy entering the school building. That caused a serious commotion.<br /> <br /> “A peeping tom? So who could it——”<br /> <br /> Tilting his neck, Lux murmured to himself..<br /> <br /> Lux was in a daze. It was autumn and falling leaves danced in the wind that blew through the courtyard.<br /> <br /> “——You look free, little brat over there.”<br /> <br /> “……！？”<br /> <br /> Because of the unexpected voice from behind him, Lux bounced straight up.<br /> <br /> A heavy and deep voice of a man, rarely heard in school.<br /> <br /> Although in a musical range that could be affirmed as a mature man, it wasn’t loud and rough. Rather, it had a unique intonation giving those who heard it a strong impression.<br /> <br /> When he turned around, there was a man who he had never seen before.<br /> <br /> His appearance was similar to Lux’s petite body.<br /> <br /> His face looked pretty young. At first glance he looked like a boy, but with a somewhat old-fashioned expression and dangerous atmosphere around him. One would hesitate calling him a boy.<br /> <br /> He was wearing a slightly dark blue mantle, below that was a black suit, protected by a thin metal armor.<br /> <br /> Black hair under the hood and a strangely-shaped patch over his left eye that was decorated with metal pieces.<br /> <br /> But, stranger than his appearance, was his other eye.<br /> <br /> Dark. Bottomless dark. A black pupil, such as the abyss where light could not be seen.<br /> <br /> Still, it was strange that his expressions and tone were not somewhat depressing.<br /> <br /> A shiny, hard polished black.<br /> <br /> He was a man with an atmosphere of obsidian incarnate.<br /> <br /> “You are——?”<br /> <br /> Lux was stunned by the man's atmosphere. The stranger gently lifted his chin.<br /> <br /> “I’m a visitor. I’m looking for the Headmistress for some business. Come show me the way, quickly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Lux was speechless again when he heard the man’s order.<br /> <br /> Why a man, who looked like a boy, was being so bossy....<br /> <br /> “E-, etou——Please wait. In the first place, who are you?”<br /> <br /> “You’re a man that really likes to ask about trivial things. Who am I, how should I say it, I wonder?”<br /> <br /> His eyes opened wide, the man distorted his mouth into a bow shape, and laughed strangely.<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Because you are within the grounds of the Royal Military Academy. I cannot guide you anywhere unless you tell me who you are. Moreover——I’m kind of busy right now.”<br /> <br /> “That’s too bad, but I don’t mind. After you lead me there, I will handle it myself.”<br /> <br /> “That's not what I mean, I said….”<br /> <br /> Even Lux didn’t know how to answer.<br /> <br /> Although he'd experienced client services many times while doing tasks, he had never met such a domineering guest.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know much about the details, but it seems a peeping tom got on to the grounds from outside——”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? It was really troublesome, but it was also strange? I was stopped by the guard at the gate earlier, I got in without permission while shaking them off——I did not see any suspicious people in particular.”<br /> <br /> “Eh…?”<br /> <br /> As the man calmly uttered these words, Lux had a bad feeling.<br /> <br /> Stopped by guards and entered without permission?<br /> <br /> Then, don’t tell me——<br /> <br /> “Oh? Ah, you don’t have to say anymore. I get it.”<br /> <br /> And, while the man opened his unusual eye with no light, he raised his mouth into a smile, and pounded his hand.<br /> <br /> Then he looked straight at Lux and said confidently.<br /> <br /> “The culprit is you, with a face like a woman, you transformationist.”<br /> <br /> “You’re wrong! It’s you! The peeping intruder who entered here without permission!”<br /> <br /> “Oh, I see. This country will treat it like that. It is a cruel custom.”<br /> <br /> “Any country will do the same! Please leave the campus quickly!”<br /> <br /> “Yare yare. How awful, there was also unreasonable treatment. Even though I was called directly by the Queen of this country, I was told to get out.”<br /> <br /> “……!? What, what did you say just now——？”<br /> <br /> The moment when Lux showed a dubious face, the man took out a document from his chest pocket and showed it to him.<br /> <br /> “A letter from the Queen. Let me say it again. I request you to show me before the school headmaster. New Kingdom ''chore boy''.”<br /> <br /> The man said with a sneer.<br /> <br /> It seemed that he knew Lux’s position and added it to his demand as a little provocation. Lux decided to ignore it.<br /> <br /> “……I understand.”<br /> <br /> Lux had also seen the Queen’s letter and signature.<br /> <br /> Although he did not know who the man was, what he said was true.<br /> <br /> Lux decided to guide the man to the Headmistress's room.<br /> <br /> Fortunately (or unfortunately), the body measurements session seemed to end safely. And there was no sign of any girls around.<br /> <br /> However, unlike earlier, Lux tightened his face and entered the school building.<br /> <br /> He was well aware that the unknown man was not a good character.<br /> <br /> “It’s a nice academy. Morale is also high, and the level of practice is also so-so. It is also interesting to have a policy of educating women who are well-trained in Drag-ride. However, such a thing is unnecessary for my subordinates. Are you not dissatisfied by it?”<br /> <br /> After looking around to appraise, the man spoke unexpectedly and gave this assessment.<br /> <br /> “What do you mean?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned with a guarded voice, he heard footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> Coming along in a hurry, a middle-aged man wearing a robe and two young men appeared.<br /> <br /> If Lux remembered correctly, they were consuls of the New Kingdom and the school secretary.<br /> <br /> “This, this is, thank you for coming from such a long trip, Sir Singlen. It seems that you came a little bit earlier than the original scheduled time——”<br /> <br /> “I’m a busy man, unlike you. I do not like being kept waiting, so I let myself in. Is the school's Headmistress aware of this meeting?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, word was sent to inform her earlier.”<br /> <br /> Even with the man’s rude attitude, the other two men continued to abide by proper etiquette. Lux wore a puzzled expression.<br /> <br /> “I gave you a hard time, chore boy. As a reward, let me give you the honor of knowing my name.”<br /> <br /> The man gave a fearless smile, and he spoke his words in a tone that looked down on his audience from on high.<br /> <br /> “Singlen Shelbrit. Vice Captain of States Alliance’s Drag-Ride Force, the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, affiliated to the Blackend Kingdom, Head of the White Ridge Knights Regiment. Those are——some trivial titles of this great me.”<br /> <br /> “”Seven Dragon Paladin”, Vice Captain….!?”<br /> <br /> Reflectively, Lux repeated like a parrot.<br /> <br /> “The troublesome guys call me “Blue Tyrant”. Call me whatever you like, chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The threat of Phantom God Beasts (the Abyss) grew year by year.<br /> <br /> To counteract the seven Ruins activating, each country selected one Drag-Knight as their representative, a total of seven Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> It was an elite unit gathering representatives from various countries that would investigate the Ruins with their own authority and acted as a fighting force against those threats in case of an emergency.<br /> <br /> Not all of them had been decided yet, but among them the captain and the vice captain were judged based on their past records, and it seemed to be decided by concensus.<br /> <br /> In other words, it meant that Singlen must hold a tremendously outstanding track record on a worldwide scale.<br /> <br /> At the last All-Dragon Battle outside of school——The man did not show up because of the restrictions on the official candidate, but there were still stronger people in the world.<br /> <br /> ''——But, why is such a person showing up in the Royal Military Academy of the New Kingdom?''<br /> <br /> No way, was a threat like the Demonic Beast of The End (Ragnarok) approaching?<br /> <br /> “Oh, didn’t they tell you? The Northern part of the country was also surprisingly scattered.”<br /> <br /> As if hearing Lux’s thought, Singlen's mouth bent into a curve.<br /> <br /> His obvious, imprudent way of speaking stunned the consul and the secretary behind him.<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry, my business here is just an interview. The “Seven Dragon Paladin” of this country has not been decided yet. Before the larger meeting that takes place in the near future, I hope that each country decides on at least one good candidate.”<br /> <br /> “…”<br /> <br /> “That’s it. Can you do me one thing, chore boy? I want you to keep a watch on this spot. I feel somewhat better than having it watched by those two with the thin faces.”<br /> <br /> In the corridor facing the long courtyard, Singlen said as much to Lux.<br /> <br /> This went beyond merely rude - it could be said that he was foul-mouthed, but Lux wasn’t in the mood to refuse.<br /> <br /> “……Your request doesn’t guarantee that I will be allowed to do so.”<br /> <br /> “It’s done. It’s me who decided it.——Okay, I’ll leave you to it.”<br /> <br /> After that, the man named Singlen went into the Headmistress’s room.<br /> <br /> ''That man, what on earth was he thinking…?''<br /> <br /> After that, once Relie-sensei arrivwed, Lux asked her if he could watch over the room. &quot;Really? You'd like to? Then please do so.&quot; She readily granted him permission.<br /> <br /> As he was standing in front of the door for a while, the first who came over was Lisha.<br /> <br /> “A-re? If it’s not you, Lux. What are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> Looking at the Lux who was watching for some reasons, she widened her eyes surprised.<br /> <br /> Perhaps, it was probably that the people who would receive this interview had been decided in advance.<br /> <br /> “There was something happening, and then it became such a strange situation.”<br /> <br /> “What. I thought I’d have you on the same seat as my knight, that’s a shame.”<br /> <br /> Then with a proud face she crossed her arm which looked cute, Lux’s expression also relaxed.<br /> <br /> “But——Please be careful. The vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, is quite an odd man.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry. There are many strange people in this school and I am accustomed to dealing with them. Besides——In a way, I’m also the princess of this country.”<br /> <br /> She said so confidently, then left a “Then, please stand watching”, she walked inside the room.<br /> <br /> Clack, a few minute after the door was closed.<br /> <br /> Since he couldn’t freely eavesdropping, Lux was waiting at the distance——<br /> <br /> “Haa!? Stop joking! Who are you, calling people like that!?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Lisha roared, it could be heard outside the room.<br /> <br /> “No more talking. I’m going home! I don’t have free time to go with your nonsense!”<br /> <br /> Then it seemed that the conclusion of the discussion had arrived soon, Lisha came out of the room.<br /> <br /> From the outrageous attitude of that Singlen, it was possible to expect it to a certain degree, but this result was still a little surprising for Lux.<br /> <br /> Lisha’s character was simple and straightforward on the surface, but in fact she would use strategy, and also able to see through nature of problems.<br /> <br /> For negotiations to break so quickly, it was hard to imagine.<br /> <br /> What Singlen was trying to do, Lux was being a little concerned about it.<br /> <br /> “What a rude man!? Has the Blackend Kingdom quality become like that!?”<br /> <br /> “Ano, Lisha-sama. I understand your feelings, but this is the corridor——”<br /> <br /> Seeing steam coming out from Lisha’s head, Lux persuaded her with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Lisha complained for a while then left, and then there was another footstep coming near Lux.<br /> <br /> “What a surprise, I didn’t think we could meet here, Lux”<br /> <br /> The girl wearing a dignified atmosphere, third year student Celis.<br /> <br /> “I was called here, to receive an interview as a candidate for the “Seven Dragons Paladin” of the New Kingdom——Don’t tell me, you too?”<br /> <br /> “No, I just have some reasons, I’m supposed to be a guard here.”<br /> <br /> “Is that so. I can’t be panicked in front face of my junior. The opponent is the “Blue Tyrant”, I have to keep it in mind.”<br /> <br /> Her tone was as serious as usual.<br /> <br /> But compared to thinking that was “Really Celis-like”, Lux was more concerned about another word.<br /> <br /> “………About Singlen, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “To some extent ——if you do not mind, can I speak what I know?”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded reflexively.<br /> <br /> Because time was running out, Celis made it very simple, but Lux learned about Singlen.<br /> <br /> A man from the Blackend Kingdom, he emerged immediately as a striking figure after the Drag-Ride was excavated, with overwhelming ability, he climbed to the rank of general.<br /> <br /> However, after a period of time, after a large-scale civil strife, he was punished by the king for his merciless fighting style, it was said that he was robbed of the title knight.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know the truth, but the King seems to be afraid of his ability and kept him away from the royal family? There seems to be that theory, Later, Sir Singlen left the Imperial City.”<br /> <br /> Lux felt that the theory was highly believable.<br /> <br /> An era in which various things suddenly changed due to existence of Drag-ride, which was still about several years after the ruins were found.<br /> <br /> There was too strong military Drag-Knight that appeared, it was no wonder that people would fear his growing power.<br /> <br /> “However, as we all know, a large-scale natural disaster has occurred in various places, including the Blackend Kingdom from the other day. The existence of a new type of humanoid Phantom God Beast (Abyss) called Nocturnal…..”<br /> <br /> After the end of the Dragon Tournament, Lux also learned from Raigree instructor about the matter.<br /> <br /> “The Blackend Kingdom lost its main force due to the battle, I heard that Sir Singlen was called to the King’s Castle again. Just before the former king was killed in battle and was substituted.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s all I know. Then, I’ll go first.”<br /> <br /> As Celis finished saying, she quickly went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Unlike Lisha, if it was Celis who didn’t act straightforwardly, she would be able to avoid being on the same pace as Singlen. Lux thought.<br /> <br /> “Yes. Is, that so….? No, I am honored to be praised. But——eh?”<br /> <br /> Although he had no attention of eavesdropping, but he could hear a relatively calm voice.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the meeting was over in a matter of minutes, Celis came out of the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Her face was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “What happened?”<br /> <br /> “No, nothing special….I got praised for my quality as a Drag-Knight, but the details about the subject, he seems to be avoiding it.”<br /> <br /> “Avoiding the main issue?”<br /> <br /> “And, of course, these contents should not be revealed to others, so let it be——”<br /> <br /> “Ah, I’m sorry.”<br /> <br /> With Celis words, Lux also noticed the danger of his remark.<br /> <br /> Soon after he regretted asking promptly, Singlen patted Lux on the shoulder.<br /> <br /> “It’s over, chore boy. Come and see me outside. That’s my last request.”<br /> <br /> “……..understood.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded and walked by Singlen’s side.<br /> <br /> Did they know the news of Singlen coming to the academy?<br /> <br /> The appearance of the girl students looking at Lux in a long distance was seen in some places.<br /> <br /> “——You don’t ask me what I said to the two in the interview?”<br /> <br /> “If you don’t mind, please tell me.”<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Can’t tell you.”<br /> <br /> “……..Is that so.”<br /> <br /> As Lux tone was mixed with a sigh, Singlen quivered his shoulders and laughed.<br /> <br /> “Kukukuku, don’t make such a face. Do you think it’s hard to understand? A man purposely received a royal command from the Blackend Kingdom to come all the way here, why did he take a stuffy attitude towards those two girls?”<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> The eye reflecting the bottomless darkness looked into Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> His eye was not laughing.<br /> <br /> Only his mouth was slightly bowed and distorted.<br /> <br /> “Can you see through my intention? Chore-doing criminal.”<br /> <br /> “……..from the beginning you have no intentions of discussing. Is that right?”<br /> <br /> Lux answered immediately.<br /> <br /> Thinking carefully, it was very unnatural from the beginning.<br /> <br /> He visited the academy half a day earlier than planned, and also entered the campus without permission despite being stopped.<br /> <br /> At first glance he seemed to be just rude and arrogant, but this man who climbed up to the position of the royal knight’s leader, there was no way he didn’t understand how to behave.<br /> <br /> That was, contrary to the fact that the candidate must be determined as soon as possible, he didn’t intend to achieve his goal from the start.<br /> <br /> “Is that all? Well, it’s only half of it. How disappointing. The worth of your head was only a little more precious than the majority of the country council.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?”<br /> <br /> “Your understanding is really bad. Has your intuition slowed down just by taking care of the ladies.”<br /> <br /> Singlen turned a wicked smile at Lux.<br /> <br /> “I’m willing to put the story together. We’ll talk here. Haven’t I told you some hints? Didn’t I let you stand there deliberately, and let you hear our discussion?”<br /> <br /> “——could it be.”<br /> <br /> At this moment, Lux was aware of Singlen’s intentions.<br /> <br /> “You, chore boy. The “Weakest Undefeated”, former Acardia Empire Seventh Princes Lux Arcadia. I came to scout you out. As one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”.”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised and shocked, it penetrated Lux’s body at the same time, he was petrified.<br /> <br /> “Are you surprised? You thought that you were not supposed to be chosen? If so you’re stupid. Compare to 5 years ago, has this peaceful days turned you into a fool. Like this kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “Are you seriously saying that? To me——”<br /> <br /> “This is a boring conversation. Please stop acting in front of me. I need to pull the strongest man in this country as the vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. Not just on the surface, but the truly strong.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> How far this guy knows about myself?<br /> <br /> However, even if he saw through Lux’s identity as “Bahamut” user, Lux couldn’t admit he was the “Black Hero”.<br /> <br /> “Although I was certainly recommended from the consular officers of the kingdom to be the candidate for the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, I do not think that I am suitable, and I don’t intend to do so.”<br /> <br /> Although being on alert, Lux’s voice was unwavering, Singlen continued.<br /> <br /> “Don’t say such childish words. You used to be more adult like. No──Or that you just put on a mature look? In any case, you showed such performance at that age, you are not an ordinary man and you have qualifications for being the representative.”<br /> <br /> There was decisiveness in his tone.<br /> <br /> This tone was like he knew that Lux had destroyed the old empire in the past, Lux further raised his vigilance.<br /> <br /> “Do you know——about me and the Old Empire?”<br /> <br /> “It’s not like I don’t know. The upper part of the Old Empire had been associated with the Blackend Kingdom. Oh, I was getting along with your older brother from that time. Was his name Fugil Acardia?”<br /> <br /> “…….!”<br /> <br /> Instantly hearing these words, Lux gasped.<br /> <br /> Although he wanted to conceal his own shaking, but that man might have been seen through him.<br /> <br /> “It seems he’s missing since the coup d’état five years ago, but I don’t think the guy will die easily, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “No…..I know nothing.”<br /> <br /> “Well, that’s a pity … No, actually, the other day, I heard a story that my subordinate saw a man looking like Fugil.”<br /> <br /> “——Is that, true?”<br /> <br /> “You want to know? Just tell me. What, if you become one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, the opportunity to continue talking to me would come soon.”<br /> <br /> “…..then, can I ask one last question?”<br /> <br /> “It’s fine. But make it quick, time is precious. Even gold can’t buy my time.”<br /> <br /> Conceit, bold, and fearless.<br /> <br /> Singlen nodded, with an arrogant attitude befitting the title “Blue Tyrant”.<br /> <br /> “What is your real purpose? Promoting me to join the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, it isn’t just simply to bring stability to the world isn’t it?”<br /> <br /> “……Fu, what a troublesome kid. I was suspected quite a lot.”<br /> <br /> The school ground was surrounded by tall walls.<br /> <br /> They had arrived near the gate.<br /> <br /> “My mission and purpose are to protect this world, as a Drag-Knight, as the commander of Drag-Knight, what else is there?”<br /> <br /> “Well, I will talk about my purpose. I’ll tell you as a chore prince, I will protect this academy, I will become the power of everyone who goes here, it is now my wish.”<br /> <br /> He didn’t know Singlen’s true intention.<br /> <br /> As a “Seven Dragon Paladin”, why did he seek Lux’s power so much.<br /> <br /> However, regardless of what the other side’s intention, Lux had decided the answer.<br /> <br /> He once concealed his identity and destroyed the Old Empire, it was Lux’s wish.<br /> <br /> He tried to make a country without unreasonable tyranny and unjustifiable discrimination.<br /> <br /> And now, to protect this new kingdom from the threat from other countries and Phantom God Beasts (Abyss), to support the power of the countries of the young girls with his own strength.<br /> <br /> For that reason, he became an exclusive knight of Princess Lisha.<br /> <br /> “Ha ha ha. How awful, negotiation breakup, it’s a shame, my time has been wasted. I wanted you to be a “Seven Dragon Paladin” even now.”<br /> <br /> Singlen tilted his head slightly, only his mouth revealed that strange smile, staring at Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> Lux also returned a resolute line of sight to his opponent, just outside, seven people wearing white helmet and cloak covering their faces, immediately came up to stop the two.<br /> <br /> “My lord. We come to pick you up, it’s about time to leave the kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “……..I understand. Farewell, orphan of the old empire—— “The weakest undefeated”. You have to work hard to fulfill your wishes.”<br /> <br /> Saying that with a loud tone, Singlen walked out of the campus, and looked back.<br /> <br /> “But remember, never, will your wish comes true. Because I’ve never failed to achieve my purpose, and what you really want, is just boring self-sacrificing. ──Well then, let’s meet again, Hero.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> Even after hearing that final word, Lux didn’t even blink an eye.<br /> <br /> “The Blue Tyrant” and his followers gradually disappeared from the field of vision.<br /> <br /> The breathless encounter was over.<br /> <br /> But, why.<br /> <br /> Even though they didn’t resemble each other, an air somewhat like his older brother Fugil, Lux could sense it from Singlen.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> “So the result, “Over Limit” can no longer be used?”<br /> <br /> In the school ground after the storm had left.<br /> <br /> In the Drag-ride workshop (Atelier), Lisha who was wearing a white gown said so suddenly.<br /> <br /> “Yes, it seems so.”<br /> <br /> Putting his waist on the workbench, Lux answered Lisha who was watching him, and released “Bahamut” armor.<br /> <br /> A special system which released the output restriction of the Drag-ride which was usually restricted to avoid the burden of body and mind, Limit Break (Over Limit).<br /> <br /> For a while, it was thought that Lux’s body could not bear it, so it was forbidden to use it since the training camp, and as his physical condition stabilized now, in order to be prepared, he tried to repeat the steps but was unsuccessful.<br /> <br /> “But it’s strange. Don’t you remember it? The way of perfect Limit Break (Over Limit), even I don’t know it clearly——“<br /> <br /> “I do not know. Why only that time, I can do it——”<br /> <br /> I remember seeing the method of Limit Break (Over Limit) that La Cruche had done as the Ruin’s Supervisor (Gear Leader), I wonder if that was the reason for my memories?<br /> <br /> (…..Memory? No, I should have used the Limit Break (Over Limit) for the first time at that time. Or——）<br /> <br /> Am I forgetting something? Lux mind emerged this question.<br /> <br /> “It may be because Phi-chan was there. Maybe I forgot something——”<br /> <br /> “…..!? That, that airhead girl has nothing to do with this!? That…. this is still a problem, I’ll think about it myself. Hum.”<br /> <br /> After hearing Lux murmuring to himself, Lisha somehow anxiously shouted.<br /> <br /> Lux tilted his head curiously, as time went by.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 2 */ English Improvements.</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 1 – Blue Tyrant==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> At that moment, the color of human skin filled his field of vision.<br /> <br /> This was a large room in one of the largest buildings of the academy.<br /> <br /> Besides Drag-Ride training, much of the remaining physical training - like kenjutsu and taijutsu - took place here. So, the first floor was padded with a non-slip material.<br /> <br /> The second floor of this building was used as a venue for meetings from time to time.<br /> <br /> Standing behind the wooden railings on the second floor, he could see all the girls below in their underwear.<br /> <br /> ''Wh-what’s going on here-!? This is bad!''<br /> <br /> As the footsteps grew louder, Lux hid deeper in the building.<br /> <br /> ''Am I stupid, what’s the point of hiding? All I’m doing is cornering myself and digging myself in deeper!''<br /> <br /> Luckily, there usually wasn’t anyone on the second floor, so all he had to do was continue hiding and not be discovered.<br /> <br /> Lux hid in the shadows. After waiting for the girls he was trying to avoid to walk past, he darted behind the armrest of a chair.<br /> <br /> ''Calm down, though I’m not completely sure how it ended up like this, but I will be killed if anyone finds me!''<br /> <br /> While trying to recall his original purpose for winding up in this place, Lux’s eyes inevitably drifted further down into the Shangri-La that was before his eyes below.<br /> <br /> Under the sunlight that came in from a window, the glossy nudes of the girls he called his schoolmates were as clear as day.<br /> <br /> Their skin shone in a healthy tone, they were even putting on some really alluring underwear.<br /> <br /> The blush of their cheeks, their defenseless skin and smiles of pure innocence.<br /> <br /> “Did your chest get bigger again? That’s so unfair~”<br /> <br /> “Of course not, it’s just that that pair she’s wearing is cuter and makes them stand out more.”<br /> <br /> “Sen-senpai! Don’t be so loud! After all, this place-”<br /> <br /> The room was filled with the soft breathing and sweet scent of girls, all of which were ''extremely'' stimulating to Lux.<br /> <br /> Feeling something was amiss, Lux decided to look for his target again, as his eyes landed on the half-naked girls, his heart rate started to rise again.<br /> <br /> ''W-why am I doing something that makes me look like a perverted peeping-tom?''<br /> <br /> But Lux had no choice.<br /> <br /> Before his illicit presence could be found out, Lux couldn’t shift his focus.<br /> <br /> Lux trembled at his situation as he recalled what transpired only a few minutes before....<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> “All right, as planned, we will be making the final arrangements for the promotion exams. There will also be mock exams for both the practical and written parts of the assessments. Are you all ready?<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> As Raigree-sensei’s stern voice resounded throughout the classroom, the students - including Lux - replied in unison.<br /> <br /> That morning, the class was filled with tension and uneasiness—even a bit of anticipation.<br /> <br /> The All-Dragon Battle in the capital had ended two weeks ago, and Autumn had arrived.<br /> <br /> Lux and his party returned to the City of Cross Field. Shortly after returning to the peace of campus life, a new event had arrived to interrupt their tranquility.<br /> <br /> That was the Drag-Knight’s Class promotion exam which took place every Spring and Autumn.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 5 levels of “Classes” for a Drag-Knight, based on one’s proficiency at piloting a Drag-Ride.<br /> <br /> There was the “Beginner Class”, who were only allowed to observe and take part in training sessions.<br /> <br /> Then there was the “Low Class”, who could take part in combating the Abyss when express permission was given.<br /> <br /> Above that was the “Middle Class”, which made up the bulk of the main Drag-Knight force, the “High Class”, that typically command the main force, and the special Class at the apex: “EX”.<br /> <br /> Of course, one's “Class” did not dictate everything. This was especially true for those girls who saw piloting a Drag-Ride as their lifelong dream. This test was but a gauge of their personal strength.<br /> <br /> “As said by the Headmistress a week ago, this year’s exams will be held in Wanheim. We, as the representatives of the New Kingdom must show our strength and not tarnish the name of our nation.”<br /> <br /> Moreover, this year’s situation was somewhat different.<br /> <br /> Usually, these Class promotion exams were held in the royal capital, but this year about half of the exams were taking place abroad.<br /> <br /> The joint test had the dual objective of strengthening the cultural exchange alliance and unifying the standard of Drag-Ride evaluation.<br /> <br /> So, the examinations would be in Wanheim, and the Academy students from the New Kingdom would be heading there to take them.<br /> <br /> “Your exams begin in 7 days, keep that in mind. Do your best and leave no regrets!”<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> The students once again replied in unison, Raigree-sensei quietly nodded her head.<br /> <br /> “Your written exam begins in 10 minutes. I expect you all to pay attention!”<br /> <br /> As she left, the classroom lightened up again<br /> <br /> “Uwaa~ we are having a written test next? …Ah…That’s too boring.”<br /> <br /> As the neighboring Tillfur complained loudly, Lux smiled.<br /> <br /> As planned, the mock writing exam began.<br /> <br /> Because Lux enrolled halfway through the year, even the basic questions were giving him a headache, but due to his studying sessions with Krulcifer in the library, he could just barely keep up with the questions.<br /> <br /> As the written exam ended, the practical exam was about to begin.<br /> <br /> The first part of the practical exam was a long-distance run.<br /> <br /> Then there were tasks that gauged the candidate’s strength, balance, etc. Following that were basic kenjutsu and taijustsu. Lastly was the Drag-Ride proficiency exam, where real blades and rounds were used.<br /> <br /> The Drag-Ride exam consisted of summoning and equipping, flight and weapon testing combined with various forms of other tests that would only get harder.<br /> <br /> Lux was able to handle all of these with ease. A few minutes later the bell sounded.<br /> <br /> “—Well that concludes the mock exam. Lux Arcadia, after this you are to proceed on alone. After changing into your uniform, you are to wait in the classroom. If you feel tired, or experience any pain, then proceed back to the dormitory to rest. If you find yourself bored, then go study in the library. I won’t force you to stay indoors, ''but'' you are not allowed to get approach any other building until given permission to do so.<br /> <br /> “Uh... Okay, understood.”<br /> <br /> Raigree-sensei’s instructions left Lux slightly puzzled. Just as he was ready to leave the training field—<br /> <br /> Lux felt a pat on his back.<br /> <br /> “Yo, my knight, how was the mock exam?”<br /> <br /> He turned around.<br /> <br /> The petite girl in the pilot suit bore an innocent smile.<br /> <br /> Lizsharte Atismata.<br /> <br /> The Princess of the New Kingdom. The girl who appointed Lux as her personal knight.<br /> <br /> That ponytail tied with a ribbon on the side of her blonde head, her red eyes filled with strength, her small body exuding an infinite confidence and enthusiasm. Lizsharte Atismata was that girl.<br /> <br /> She was the one who recognized the abilities of Lux - an orphan, branded a criminal of the Old Empire - and the one who suggested forcing him to enroll. Now that the two had grown close, Lux was truly grateful to her.<br /> <br /> “There was no problem, thanks to your adjustments, Lisha-sama. The machine was able to function really smoothly.”<br /> <br /> The “Wyvern” that Lux piloted was maintained by Lisha.<br /> <br /> With her specialized defense tuning as its base, Lisha also added a weapon she'd developed herself: the Scale Blade. Even Lux, who had seen a lot of customized Drag-Rides in his lifetime, thought that Lisha’s talent for this was one of a kind.<br /> <br /> “Of-of course it was thanks to me! You are going to use that in your exams at Wanheim after all. Also, I’m quite happy myself, since my knight is getting stronger!”<br /> <br /> Lisha nodded enthusiastically as she hugged Lux’s arm. From this angle, her petite body only served to emphasize her bountiful chest that was rubbing against his arm. Lux’s heart went ''doki-doki'', at that moment—<br /> <br /> “You're thinking highly of yourself.... It’s not like he's getting stronger because of ''you''.”<br /> <br /> Wearing the same outfit as Lisha, Krulcifer appeared from the side.<br /> <br /> Straight blue hair that reached down to her waist with a body that wasn’t just graceful but also well-proportioned.<br /> <br /> This girl’s beauty was almost fairy-like, she gave off a unique aura. She shrugged her hair elegantly as she approached.<br /> <br /> “Ah, Krulcifer-san, good work there. Tha-thanks to your guidance, I was able to successfully complete the written exam.”<br /> <br /> “Ara, that’s good news, looks like my nightly visits weren’t wasted...”<br /> <br /> “Wh-Wha……!?”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing Krulcifer’s incredibly vague description, Lisha blushed and started to panic.<br /> <br /> “Wha-What is this? Lux! Even though you already have me, you still fool around with this woman?”<br /> <br /> “No, no—She is just helping me with my studies!”<br /> <br /> Lux tried to clear up the misunderstanding, but Lisha just glared at Krulcifer suspiciously.<br /> <br /> “I'm the one who asked Lux to keep this a secret... If word got out that I was giving Lux extra lessons after classes, there would surely be unfortunate misunderstandings....”<br /> <br /> “Guh…… Well, it’s still really suspicious…… Anyway, since the written exam is over, let’s just forget about it.”<br /> <br /> “Certainly. Well, I believe we have our separate things to do after this, so I’ll take my leave first. It’s a pity that I’m going to work separately from Lux.”<br /> <br /> As Krulcifer smiled and left, Lisha nodded to herself.<br /> <br /> ''Huh……So what’s everyone going to do now?''<br /> <br /> As Lux wondered to himself, Lisha turned around and said to him.<br /> <br /> “…Right, that thing you left with me. It’s on the workbench in my workshop 'Atelier'. Can you get it by yourself?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I got it.”<br /> <br /> That thing referred to “Bahamut”. The sword that was kept in a black scabbard, a “Sword Device”.<br /> <br /> Since the mock exams only required the “Wyvern”, Lux left it with Lisha, as it’s troublesome to carry around.<br /> <br /> So far, their everyday life was peaceful.<br /> <br /> After Lisha left, Lux went to the workshop (Atelier) to recover the sword device of Bahamut.<br /> <br /> “Even so, last time was quite dangerous…”<br /> <br /> Although it was a dire situation, the symbol of the “Black Hero” - who had destroyed the former Empire - the Divine Drag-Ride Bahamut was used once again in the Imperial City.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, because of the immense chaos caused by the “Giant Soldier (Gigas)” raging at the All-Dragon Tournament, coupled with Queen Raffi and others' help, the city didn’t realize Lux’s true involvement.<br /> <br /> However, that didn't quell the people’s curiosity.<br /> <br /> Who was that Drag-Knight that saved the New Kingdom from the crisis? Could it be the “Black Hero” from five years ago?<br /> <br /> That rumor was whispered throughout the kingdom. It was a painful headache for Lux.<br /> <br /> At the Academy, the identity of the Black Hero was supposed to be a secret to everyone outside of the “Knights Squadron (Syvalles)”. However, if there was a student at the All-Dragon Battle auditorium, and she saw Lux wearing Bahamut, she would likely be able to recognize him, even at a distance.<br /> <br /> “It seems I need to be more careful until things calm down──.”<br /> <br /> Lux said to himself, picking up Bahamut’s Sword Device.<br /> <br /> Now that the outside of the scabbard was wrapped in pieces of white cloth, it looked very plain.<br /> <br /> “There shouldn't any problem with this …… right?”<br /> <br /> He exited the workshop (Atelier) and confirmed it was all right to proceed. Just then, the dorm mother appeared a ways away and started calling to Lux.<br /> <br /> “Hey, errand boy, I have something I want to ask you. Come here for a moment.”<br /> <br /> “——Ah, yes. I’m coming.”<br /> <br /> Because the sword and scabbard he'd just picked up was a hindrance, he left it on the curb, and went to listen to the dorm mother's request.<br /> <br /> The discussion was about the previous chores, mainly about the storeroom of the dormitory. Although this lasted for only a few minutes——<br /> <br /> “Ah-huh…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned to where he'd left the Bahamut sword device, the white cloth-swathed sword and scabbard that should have been resting on the curb wasn't! It had suddenly disappeared!<br /> <br /> Lux looked around in utter confusion and saw someone who looked like a first-year girl running away not far from him.<br /> <br /> “Wait for me! I just found my Sword Device!”<br /> <br /> He saw the girl chasing after another student in a panic.<br /> <br /> And her hands were holding the wrapped scabbard——<br /> <br /> “——Don’t tell me!”<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively looked around the area.<br /> <br /> A short distance away, another Sword Device that was also covered in a white sheet rested against the curb.<br /> <br /> Lux immediately picked it up to check, but from a glance he knew that this sword was slightly different from his.<br /> <br /> The biggest difference was that the outside of the sword scabbard was trimmed with the name “Clariss” engraved in red.<br /> <br /> “Not good! That girl mistakenly took my sword——!”<br /> <br /> Perhaps she took advantage of the examination break to rest here. The result was that she had forgotten and left behind her Sword Device here. When she noticed, she came to get it in a hurry.<br /> <br /> Then, she accidentally mistook Lux’s nearby Sword Device as hers, and picked it up immediately.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Wait a bit! That’s mine——!”<br /> <br /> ''This is bad.''<br /> <br /> ''Really bad.''<br /> <br /> Even now at school, the rumor of “The mysterious Black Drag-Knight in the Kingdom's capital” was buzzing. So, the Black Sword Device mustn’t be revealed.<br /> <br /> Thinking about it, Lux was losing his calm.<br /> <br /> Why, after receiving multiple mock tests together, was Lux singled out to proceed separately?<br /> <br /> Though he wasn't able to figure out the reason then and there, he chased after the first-year with all the speed he could muster.<br /> <br /> Although she had a lead on him, he was still able to catch up.<br /> <br /> However, as soon as he was about to reach out to her, the figure of the girl disappeared inside the indoor practice grounds——a wooden building that was as large as a large inn.<br /> <br /> “Uh……!?”<br /> <br /> Just as Lux was just about to resume his pursuit, he was stopped by two girls at the door.<br /> <br /> “………Um, Lux-senpai isn't allowed in here. Because... we're doing special training inside.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, and as much as I personally want you to see——Ah, as expected, it’s not allowed. I’m truly sorry.”<br /> <br /> Both girls were standing with their arms spread out blocking his view. Both were blushing.<br /> <br /> Although the two of them looked like they were joking, they didn’t seem willing to let Lux through.<br /> <br /> “That... uh, a little girl who went in a moment ago forgot something——“<br /> <br /> “Ah, that’s all right. Because we will make sure she gets it later. What did she forget?”<br /> <br /> Although the gatekeeper girls said they could help, they seemed to be unable to move for the time-being. By then, it could be too late if the Bahamut Sword Device were unsheathed.<br /> <br /> Lux pondered the indoor training ground and then made his decision immediately.<br /> <br /> “Oh, I’m sorry. My mistake. Well, I'll be on my way!”<br /> <br /> Lux bid the gatekeeper girls farewell in a hurry, turned on his heel and left their sight. Immediately, after pretending to head off, he hid in the shade of a nearby tree. This time, while carefully surveying his surroundings, he snuck in from the side of the front entrance.<br /> <br /> Climbing up a tall tree on the side of the building, Lux jumped to the staircase to the second floor from there.<br /> <br /> ''……Success!''<br /> <br /> The two girls didn’t find him, and he finally reached the door of the indoor training field.<br /> <br /> The other end was connected to the second floor and roof, so he entered the building from there.<br /> <br /> This door on the second floor was badly constructed and not used normally, but just yesterday Lux had finished repairing it.<br /> <br /> “Great, now I can——!”<br /> <br /> Having been able to bypass the two gatekeepers and slip in, Lux initially felt victorious——But, he regretted instantly<br /> <br /> “……A-re?”<br /> <br /> A few seconds after he stepped in, his mind went blank.<br /> <br /> Looking from the second floor, Lux saw the training ground bathed with the color of skin.<br /> <br /> This vast space was covered with a smooth floor, and the floor also had a layer of red carpet.<br /> <br /> Underwear-clad girls were arranged in rows, and discarded uniforms were scattered here and there.<br /> <br /> “——Uwaa!?”<br /> <br /> Lux instinctively averted his eyes, and he hid in the shadows nearby.<br /> <br /> After a few seconds of confusion, Lux finally realized what was happening.<br /> <br /> ''Per-, perhaps they are doing ── body measurements?!''<br /> <br /> To handle a Drag-ride, accurate information such as height and weight along with simple physical ability were all important.<br /> <br /> And, as expected - given he was the only man - they couldn’t let Lux do it together with the girls.<br /> <br /> The pieces finally fell into place in Lux's mind. Lux finally understood the reasons and intentions behind “After this you are to proceed on alone...”.<br /> <br /> ''——Argh, Now’s not the time to fixate on this screw up! I have to get out of here quickly!''<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively left the second floor back to the stairs and between the entrance, and then he heard the footsteps coming closer, he had to hide again in the shadows.<br /> <br /> “Strange... I thought I heard something from up here a little while ago……..”<br /> <br /> “Yeah? I thought this door was stuck shut, but now it's open?”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> '''*Kacha*''', the door was opened, and the two gatekeeper girls appeared.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, the second floor was usually deserted, so the tables and chairs were stuffed with non-slip mats and wooden boxes, exercise equipment, and other things that weren’t used were piled here. Lux had many places to hide.<br /> <br /> However, there was only one way out, so it was impossible to leave with the two girls blocking the exit.<br /> <br /> If he was found at this point, of course, Lux would be caught as a peeping tom.<br /> <br /> ''Why, why am I in this kind of situation…!?''<br /> <br /> He was starting to lament to god.<br /> <br /> If they were only doing physical measurements now, it was unlikely that Lux’s Sword Device would be immediately unsheathed, but the first-year who took the Sword Device “Bahamut” would notice it sooner or later.<br /> <br /> Therefore, there was only one choice left for Lux.<br /> <br /> ''There, there’s no other alternative, I have to go for it now!''<br /> <br /> He must somehow elude all the girls, then retrieve the Sword Device “Bahamut”.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and walked up the passage on the second floor, which turned into a mid-sized storehouse.<br /> <br /> The two gatekeeper girls shouldn't be able to wander around soon given their roles as lookouts....<br /> <br /> As long as Lux stayed on the second floor, then discovery was less likely. But just in case, Lux grabbed a tablecloth off to his side and used it to cover his body.<br /> <br /> Then he crept out of the shadows, surveying the scene below through a gap between the handrail supports.<br /> <br /> Lux tried not to ogle the girls' bodies as much as possible and carefully searched. Finally, he found the first-year and the Sword Device.<br /> <br /> ''Great, I found it—— but how do I get it out?''<br /> <br /> If he went down to the first floor area where the physical measurements were taken, Lux surely would be found out.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that the area where the measurements were taken didn’t use all of the training field.<br /> <br /> If he moved to other rooms, where there were fewer eyes, he could get close without being detected.<br /> <br /> Lux adorned the tablecloth. He was about to go into the corridors outside the training ground——<br /> <br /> “Kyaaaaa!”<br /> <br /> Suddenly, the shrill screams of girls resounded outside the training ground.<br /> <br /> “Huh…!?”<br /> <br /> He felt his heart leap into his throat. He thought it might stop out of sheer terror.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that they hadn't discovered Lux.<br /> <br /> “What?! What's going on!? What happened!?”<br /> <br /> “There are reports of a suspicious man outside! Some students saw him secretly slip into the campus!”<br /> <br /> “The peeping tom's come back!? Ugh, but we've pushed back the day for physical measurements several times now——“<br /> <br /> Then, the training ground became chaotic.<br /> <br /> Several female instructors shouted out “Please calm down”, but once spread, the panic couldn’t be helped and instead only increased.<br /> <br /> Uneasily, Lux observed the situation downstairs from the shadow, his eyes met with Noct's. She was wearing lingerie that included a garter belt/<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just wanted to confirm where the first-year girl was. But, the result was that he was accidentally found by others, this was bad! Lux’s heartbeat began to accelerate.<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> Noct’s eyes widened, she blushed a bit at his seeing her, but then she immediately averted her eyes.<br /> <br /> Apparently, she guessed that there must be a good reason Lux was up there, so she let Lux go without further concern.<br /> <br /> “… Wait a minute...!? Someone is on the second-floor stairwell!!”<br /> <br /> A scream of a girl who'd climbed up from another place exposed where Lux was hiding.<br /> <br /> ''Damn…!''<br /> <br /> Now discovered, Lux stood up slightly. Now, he was exposed!<br /> <br /> Fortunately he was also covered in the tablecloth, so they couldn't see his face, but it was only a matter of time before they did.<br /> <br /> Lux flew out of the shadows and ran through the passage at full speed.<br /> <br /> Behind him, he could hear the screams of the girls who'd seen his cloaked figure.<br /> <br /> For now, he'd have to find some place to take off the tablecloth where no one could spot him.<br /> <br /> “Why, why is this so similar to the first time I came to the Academy……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux kicked open the door, jumped from the middle of the stairs and onto the grass, rushed out onto the empty campus, and then ran to the school.<br /> <br /> ''Since everyone else is doing their measurements, there shouldn't be anyone in the classrooms yet——''<br /> <br /> Lux thought this, but...<br /> <br /> “Kya——!? Oh no! Someone's entered the school building! Call for help!”<br /> <br /> In the corridor, he could see a girl wearing a green bow tie——a third year girl——hurriedly escaped.<br /> <br /> ''Not good! Bad move!''<br /> <br /> Instructor Raigree had said, “Do not get close to the library and girls’ dormitory.”<br /> <br /> So, that must mean it was here that the girls who'd finished with their measurements returned and changed their clothes.<br /> <br /> That meant that around these buildings, there was a high possibility of running into girls already back in their uniforms.<br /> <br /> “Stop, you! Call for backup quickly!”<br /> <br /> Along with the voice from behind, came the rushing footsteps of the students.<br /> <br /> With the cloth still covering his head, his vision was poor, so he couldn’t run fast.<br /> <br /> As he came to the stairs, Lux rushed to the second floor of the school building.<br /> <br /> Fortunately there was no one in the front, but the footsteps of the pursuers were growing near.<br /> <br /> “Ku……!?”<br /> <br /> ''I can’t shake them off! I've got to——take a huge gamble here!''<br /> <br /> In a desperate moment, Lux took off the tablecloth as a last resort. he pushed open the door of the reception room for guests.<br /> <br /> From what he'd seen, there shouldn't be many students who'd finished their measurements.<br /> <br /> It was especially unlikely that students were changing clothes in this reception room.<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, and quietly slid in in desperation.<br /> <br /> “——Uh.”<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, he lost that bet.<br /> <br /> “………!?”<br /> <br /> The room was full of luxurious ornaments. The ground was also covered in red carpet.<br /> <br /> In that familiar room, a breathtaking scene unfolded.<br /> <br /> Carefully-maintained long hair the color of honey, under which was a pair of deeply transparent jade eyes...<br /> <br /> Atop the tall and well-balanced body, her firm and rich chest bulged out. This contrast to her flawless glamour gave a sense of dangerous beauty at first glance, making her more vivid and attractive.<br /> <br /> And her awe-inspiring atmosphere, with her appearance, complemented each other.<br /> <br /> Such a great noblewoman daughter of her caliber was as if the girl had been specially tailored for the role.<br /> <br /> Standing there was the most well-known of the Academy's strongest Drag-Knights, the third year Celistia Ralgris.<br /> <br /> She was wearing light blue underwear, with her uniform neatly folded in front of her.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 07.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “Wha, wha-wha-wha——what are you doing, Lux!? I am——“<br /> <br /> After freezing for a few seconds, Celis screamed with a red face.<br /> <br /> “So, sorry! I swear there’s a good reason for this——!”<br /> <br /> While Lux was trying to explain himself in a hurry, the sound of running outside the corridor came to a halt.<br /> <br /> '''*Konkon*''', after a light knock, a voice immediately followed before any reply could be given. <br /> <br /> “Excuse me, did someone come through here!? Looks like a peeping tom entered into the campus, we chased him this far——”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> In response to the voice of the girl who seemed to be a fellow third year, Celis glowered at Lux with a look that was equal parts of both shame and anger.<br /> <br /> After Lux bowed his head apologetically, Celis let out a sigh “Haa…”. She called out to the girl waiting outside.<br /> <br /> “I didn’t see anyone suspicious around here. I will help out as soon as I’m done changing my clothes.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you! Well we'll be going then!”<br /> <br /> And, along with the answer, the girl’s footsteps could be heard retreating away from the reception room.<br /> <br /> A couple of seconds after that, the greatest crisis had passed.<br /> <br /> Celis covered her lacy underwear with her hand, looking seriously at Lux.<br /> <br /> “Ano, Celis-senpai, this is——“<br /> <br /> “Really … I didn’t think there would be a time where you would do such a thing……”<br /> <br /> With her face faintly dyed red, Celis angrily mumbled.<br /> <br /> The complaints coming from this girl who so deeply trusted him struck Lux with guilt, but there was no time for him to feel depressed.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Please wait! Here's what actually …”<br /> <br /> “Lux, peeking in on girls changing clothes is not good, you know?”<br /> <br /> Celis scolded him with a tone reserved for speaking to mischievous children.<br /> <br /> Her face was full of shyness and anger. It was an unusual scene, it could even be called quite cute.<br /> <br /> “Haa..., what a shock. I never thought Lux was capable of this. What happened to you? I have never scolded a young boy, so I am troubled right now, that, especially in this kind of situation, I don’t know what to do. What a headache──”<br /> <br /> Celis spoke aloud to herself with both of her arms across her chest.<br /> <br /> For some reason, her appearance looked extremely grave. Lux stiffened and forgot to say his excuse.<br /> <br /> “——That’s it. This is the solution.”<br /> <br /> “Yes!?”<br /> <br /> Celis, whose eyes were suddenly shining, looked straight at Lux.<br /> <br /> “In our Ralgris Family of the Four Great Nobles, I have heard rumors that there are traditional methods of mental correction for vassals. It seems there is a need to go deep up to an isolated mountain for two weeks, then Lux should also regain his original, beautiful heart.”<br /> <br /> “Well, when that's over, it definitely will not be the original me, will it!?”<br /> <br /> Celis confidently said, while Lux desperately denied.<br /> <br /> Then, Lux pleaded with sincerity.<br /> <br /> “That, that’s not what's happening, this is a bit... I have personal, complicated circumstances! I, I will accept punishment for this later, for now ——“<br /> <br /> Celis who who heard this stood still as if confused, then she began to think.<br /> <br /> “Lux’s circumstances…… By any chance, is it... I heard a rumor from Sharis. There are some troubles that only men have…… Is that it?”<br /> <br /> Celis whispered, her face showed a somewhat confused expression.<br /> <br /> Then, Celis seemed to decide something. She released her hands exposing her lingerie-clad body.<br /> <br /> “……I, I get it. If Lux says as much, I..., I’ll only allow a little bit. But, but this is, a secret between us from the other students, OK?”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about!?”.<br /> <br /> Hearing Celis say something so alarming, Lux unexpectedly blurted that out.<br /> <br /> He didn’t know what kind of misunderstanding Celis had, but she definitely wasn’t thinking the same thing as he was.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux explained about his Sword Device to her, Celis now realized the gravity of the situation.<br /> <br /> “This, this is very serious! I’ll help you as soon as I finish changing clothes, so get moving quickly——“<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry! Thank you!”<br /> <br /> Lux, now somehow forgiven, made haste from the reception room.<br /> <br /> He passed through the corridor so as to avoid being seen. His goal was to try to escape the school building for the time being.<br /> <br /> But after a slight delay, Lux realized that it was an incredibly bad idea.<br /> <br /> “Huh……!?”<br /> <br /> Was it because the student with the bow-tie found him earlier, or was he still entranced by the sight of Celis in her underwear? Either way, he couldn’t focus anymore.<br /> <br /> Regardless, Lux could see from the staircase that the students who'd finished changing back into their uniforms had gathered in the downstairs of the school building. Escape was now impossible without being seen.<br /> <br /> ''Dammit……! That’s——I can’t get out!''<br /> <br /> Shaken, Lux soon heard footsteps approaching from the bottom of the stairs.<br /> <br /> Given downstairs was certainly dangerous, escape via the roof was now his only option.<br /> <br /> When Lux pursued the last shred of hope by opening the door, he suddenly felt someone from behind seize his wrist.<br /> <br /> “——Huh?!”<br /> <br /> There was a sudden, strong trembling feeling running along his spine. Lux hurriedly looked behind him.<br /> <br /> “Ara? I was wondering who made such a sudden visit——so it was you, my lord?”<br /> <br /> “……Yoruka!? Why are you here!? ——And, what’s with that outfit?”<br /> <br /> Seeing someone so unexpected, Lux couldn’t help leave his mouth hanging open.<br /> <br /> A beautiful black-haired girl wearing a bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> With a perfect bodily curve, the girl, who had different eye colors - blue on the left and purple on the right pupil - her name was Kirihime Yoruka.<br /> <br /> In the past, she was an assassin known as “The Empire’s Assassin Blade” serving the Old Empire. She was an exotic girl with unparalleled ability as a Drag-Knight.<br /> <br /> They once opposed each other for a short time because of her loyalty to the Old Empire and her purpose of “rebuilding the empire”. She had since sworn to become Lux’s faithful servant and had been faithfully fulfilling her duty.<br /> <br /> At present, in order to secure her position, arrangements were underway to admit Yoruka into the Academy with Headmaster Relie helping the admission procedures, but——<br /> <br /> “Yes, a few days ago they also helped me prepare this uniform. How do I look, my lord?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka almost always wore a dark, exotic dress. Today was the first time he saw her in a school uniform.<br /> <br /> Her bountiful chest wrapped in the blouse and glossy, lustrous thigh lines extending from the skirt. Her beauty was dazzling.<br /> <br /> Although it was surprising to see at first glance, her inherent good looks meant that the uniform worked for her regardless.<br /> <br /> “Uh, yeah, it definitely suits you… Wait, now's not the time for that——“<br /> <br /> Lux said shyly, but then he immediately recovered himself.<br /> <br /> The girls who were scouring the school building for the invader seemed to be heading to the roof soon.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux told Yoruka about the Sword Device “Bahamut” being taken by mistake. He also told her about the peeping tom coming to the campus which caused all the commotion.<br /> <br /> “I see, so it would be good to retrieve the Sword Device from that first year girl——but for my lord to be found here at school, it would be bad… Is that so?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka let out a smile, then she approached Lux.<br /> <br /> They could hear the girls downstairs calling out to each other as their search party drew nearer.<br /> <br /> “Wait, so, he's not here either? I wonder where he went?”<br /> <br /> “There’s still the rooftop——could he be up there?”<br /> <br /> Hearing things like that, this was a desperate situation.<br /> <br /> “What should I do, Yoruka? If this goes on——”<br /> <br /> Lux had no choice but to ask for help, and Yoruka revealed a bright smile.<br /> <br /> “This is simple, my lord. I have a plan.”<br /> <br /> She gently brought her lips to Lux’s ear and whispered.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Anything, but that——!”<br /> <br /> “If we don’t do it fast, they’ll come here, right?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka grinned a most mischievous smile. Then she slid her hands into Lux’s clothes.<br /> <br /> Then, her &quot;plan&quot; was put into action——3 minutes later.<br /> <br /> '''*Don*''', the roof door flung open violently, and the girls who were chasing after the trespasser looked around. They noticed someone’s shadow sticking out from behind the wall and called out.<br /> <br /> “Hey, did someone else come up here!? Someone like a peeping——”<br /> <br /> “No one else has been up here for a while. I’m a bit busy now, so can we talk about this later?”<br /> <br /> Faced with the urgent tone of the female students, Yoruka answered flippantly.<br /> <br /> Of course, the pursuers didn’t give up so easily.<br /> <br /> “Maybe he hid somewhere up here. Let’s go have a little look——……？”<br /> <br /> The sound of them gasping, even Lux could hear it.<br /> <br /> The pursuing girls saw two girls lying on the rooftop entangled in one another.<br /> <br /> One of them was a girl with beautiful black hair that fell over her——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 02.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> And the other one, whom she straddled, was a girl wearing a blouse and a skirt.<br /> <br /> Hidden by Yoruka’s hand - which was holding her Sword Device - the girl’s face couldn’t be seen, but it was obvious that she was a student at this school.<br /> <br /> “You, you two…are——！？”<br /> <br /> Seeing this, the formerly gung-ho were speechless.<br /> <br /> Only the girl underneath was wearing a uniform while Yoruka was riding on her waist, wearing only her top and bottom lingerie.<br /> <br /> That——couldn’t be interpreted as anything else but a special, private tryst between girls.<br /> <br /> Looking at the girls who stiffened up with their red faces, Yoruka gently smiled.<br /> <br /> “As you can see, we haven’t seen any peeping tom. But it would be you if you were to continue watching us like this——”<br /> <br /> As she finished, with her gorgeous little lips, she gently overlapped them on the lips of the girl lying underneath her.<br /> <br /> Lips and tongues intertwined in a long tangling movement.<br /> <br /> “——！？”<br /> <br /> The girl underneath let out a muffled voice.<br /> <br /> After about ten seconds, their kiss was over. Yoruka loosened her lips, and a transparent silver string was trailing from her tongue..<br /> <br /> Immediately after seeing that, Yoruka gazed again and the girls retreated.<br /> <br /> “Well, then please enjoy yourself!”<br /> <br /> “Sor-, sorry for disturbing you!”<br /> <br /> The door of the rooftop was closed violently, and there were sounds of footsteps running away.<br /> <br /> After a while, screams telling that they had lost sight of the peeping tom in the school resounded.<br /> <br /> “Well, looks like it’s fine now.”<br /> <br /> As Yoruka heard that, she crawled off Lux’s body, Lux murmured in a dying state.<br /> <br /> “I thought everything was lost ……”<br /> <br /> Or, it was better to say he’d die if this were ever exposed.<br /> <br /> And not to only Lux’s mental state: as the only male student in the academy, he’d certainly fall.<br /> <br /> “My Lord is exaggerating. Just let bygones be bygones.”<br /> <br /> “Although it seems I’ve lost something important. Still, thank you…”<br /> <br /> Lux thanked her, turned and began to take off the uniform.<br /> <br /> Yoruka proposed a plan to fool the girls——That was for Lux to wear Yoruka’s new uniform, it could be described as a taboo approach.<br /> <br /> “Just, it's just that——there wasn't any need for the kissing part, right…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux turned his face red and raised his voice in embarrassment, Yoruka showed a little bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> “It was not unnecessary. And my lord's response to women... after this event, I think can start to understand.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> After all, her actual age is supposedly one year younger than him. Lux felt speechless.<br /> <br /> “Then I am going to get back my lord's Sword Device. Please wait up here for a while, and then look for opportunities to return from the roof to the school building.”<br /> <br /> “Ah, yeah. I’ve troubled you.”<br /> <br /> Saying it in a monotone, Lux reluctantly nodded.<br /> <br /> When Yoruka, once again in her uniform, went downstairs, Lux felt his tension ease and sighed.<br /> <br /> Retrieving the Sword Device... it would be better to leave that to Celis and Yoruka.<br /> <br /> “Ha, somehow, I’m exhausted……”<br /> <br /> While looking at the clear sky, Lux sat down, utterly drained.<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> A few minutes later. After, Lux’s Sword Device came back to his hand without being noticed by anyone.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the Triads and Airi also cooperated under Celis’s command, and came looking for Lux on the rooftop and handed it to him.<br /> <br /> “Thank you——And sorry for the trouble.”<br /> <br /> While giving thanks to the girl, Lux was able to get out of the school building<br /> <br /> “Fuu, I’m saved …”<br /> <br /> As he left the school building and wore the Sword Device he just got back, Lux sit on the curb of the courtyard and finally stroked his chest.<br /> <br /> Already most students had finished physical measurements and changed their clothes, and had come back to their rooms, Lux decided to take a rest for a while<br /> <br /> “Although I can feel rest assured … what was the noise a little while ago?”<br /> <br /> It was a misunderstanding that Lux entered the indoor practice ground, but an incident appeared as an outside peeping tom was entering the school building, which made a serious commotion.<br /> <br /> “A peeping tom. So who could it——”<br /> <br /> Tilting his neck, Lux murmured to himself..<br /> <br /> Lux was in a daze in the courtyard in autumn where falling leaves were dancing.<br /> <br /> “——You look free, little brat over there.”<br /> <br /> “……！？”<br /> <br /> Because of the unexpected voice from behind, Lux bounced up straight.<br /> <br /> A voice of a heavy and deep man, rarely heard in school.<br /> <br /> Although in a musical range that could be affirmed as a mature man, but it wasn’t loud and rough, it had a unique intonation giving those who heard it a strong impression.<br /> <br /> When he turned around, there was a man who he had never seen before.<br /> <br /> His appearance was similar to Lux’s petite body.<br /> <br /> His face looked pretty young, at first glance he looked like a boy, but with somewhat old-fashioned expression and dangerous atmosphere around him, one would hesitate calling him a boy.<br /> <br /> He was wearing a slightly dark blue mantle, below that was a black suit, protected by a thin metal armor.<br /> <br /> Black hair under the hood, as well as his left eye was wearing a strangely shaped eye patch, decorated with metal pieces.<br /> <br /> But, stranger than his appearance, was his eye.<br /> <br /> Dark. Bottomless dark. Black pupil, such as the abyss where light could not be seen.<br /> <br /> Still, it was strange that his expressions and tone were not somewhat depressing.<br /> <br /> A shiny, hard polished black.<br /> <br /> He was a man with an atmosphere reminiscent of an obsidian incarnation.<br /> <br /> “You are——”<br /> <br /> When Lux was being stunned by his atmosphere, the man gently lifted his chin.<br /> <br /> “I’m a visitor. I’m looking for the Headmaster for some business. Come show me the way quickly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Lux was speechless again when he heard the man’s order.<br /> <br /> Why a man who looked like a boy like this, being so bossy.<br /> <br /> “E, etou——Please wait. In the first place, who are you?”<br /> <br /> “You’re a man that really like to ask trivial stuffs? Who am I, how should I say it I wonder?”<br /> <br /> His eyes opened wide, the man distorted his mouth into a bow shape, and laughed strangely.<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Because here is within the grounds of the Royal Military Academy, I cannot guide you anywhere unless you tell me who you are. Moreover——I’m kind of busy right now.”<br /> <br /> “That’s too bad, but I don’t mind? After you lead me there, I will handle it myself.”<br /> <br /> “Not that, I said….”<br /> <br /> Even Lux didn’t know how to answer.<br /> <br /> Although he experienced doing service business many times while doing chores, he had never met such a domineering guest.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know much about details, but it seems an outside peeping tom got inside ——”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? It was really troublesome, but it was strange? I was stopped by the guard at the gate earlier, I got in without permission while shaking them off——I did not see suspicious people in particular.”<br /> <br /> “E…?”<br /> <br /> As the man calmly uttered these words, Lux had a bad feeling.<br /> <br /> Stopped by guards, entered without permission?<br /> <br /> Then, don’t tell me——<br /> <br /> “Oh? A, you don’t have to say anymore. I get it.”<br /> <br /> And, while the man opened his usual eyes with no light, he raised his mouth into a smile, and pounded his hand.<br /> <br /> Then he looked straight at Lux and said confidently.<br /> <br /> “The culprit is you, with a face like a woman, you transformationist.”<br /> <br /> “You’re wrong! It’s you! The peeping intruder who went in without permission!”<br /> <br /> “Oh, I see. This country will treat it like that. It is a cruel custom.”<br /> <br /> “Any country will do the same! Please leave the campus quickly!”<br /> <br /> “Yare yare. How awful, there was also unreasonable treatment. Even though I was called directly by the Queen of this country, I was told to get out.”<br /> <br /> “……!? What, just now——？”<br /> <br /> The moment when Lux showed a dubious face, the man took out a document from his chest pocket and showed it to him.<br /> <br /> “A letter from the Queen. Let me say it again. I request you to show me before the school headmaster. New Kingdom chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The man said with a sneer.<br /> <br /> It seemed that he knew Lux’s position and added inside also a little provocation, Lux decided not to respond to it.<br /> <br /> “……I understand.”<br /> <br /> Lux had also seen the Queen’s letter and signature.<br /> <br /> Although he did not know who he was, but what the man said was true.<br /> <br /> Lux decided to guide the man to the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Fortunately or unfortunately, the body measurement seemed to have ended safely, and no sign of girls could be seen around.<br /> <br /> However, unlike the previous time, Lux tightened his face and entered the school building.<br /> <br /> He was aware that the unknown man was not a good character.<br /> <br /> “It’s a nice academy. Morale is also high, and the level of practice is also so so. It is also interesting to have a policy of educating women who are well-manned in Drag-ride. However, it is unnecessary for my subordinates. Are you not dissatisfied even if you see it?”<br /> <br /> After looking around to appraisal, the man spoke unexpectedly.<br /> <br /> “What do you mean?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned with a vigilant voice, he heard footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> Coming in a hurry, a middle-aged man wearing a robe and two young men.<br /> <br /> If he remembered correctly, they were the chiefs of the new kingdom and the school secretary.<br /> <br /> “This, this is, thank you for coming from such a long trip, sir Singlen. It seems that you came a little bit earlier than the original scheduled time——”<br /> <br /> “I’m a busy man unlike you. I do not like being kept waiting so I let myself in. Has the school headmaster known of this meeting?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, it has been sent to inform her before.”<br /> <br /> Even with the man’s rude attitude, the two men continued to abide by the etiquette, Lux showed a puzzle expression,<br /> <br /> “It was a hard time chore boy. As a reward, let me give you the honor of knowing my name.”<br /> <br /> The black man’s fearless smile, and he spoke his words in a tone that looked down from very high.<br /> <br /> “Singlen Shelbrit. Vice captain of states alliance’s Drag-Ride force, the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, affiliated to the Blackend Kingdom, head of the White Ridge Knights regiment, those are——some trivial titles of this great me.”<br /> <br /> “”Seven Dragon Paladin”, Vice captain….!?”<br /> <br /> Reflectively, Lux repeated like a parrot.<br /> <br /> “The troublesome guys call me “Blue Tyrant”. Call me whatever you like, chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The threat of Phantom God Beast (Abyss) growing year by year.<br /> <br /> To counteract the seven Ruins activating, each country selected one Drag-Knight as their representative, a total of seven Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> It was an elite unit gathering representatives from various countries that would investigate the Ruins with their own authority and acted as a fighting force against those threats in case of emergency.<br /> <br /> Not all of them had yet been decided, but among them the captain and the vice captain were judged based from past record, and it seemed to be decided by discussion.<br /> <br /> In other words, it meant that he had such a tremendous outstanding track record on a worldwide scale.<br /> <br /> At the last All-Dragon Battle outside of school——The man did not show up because of the restrictions on the official candidate, but there was still stronger people in the world.<br /> <br /> (——But, why such a person is in the school of the new kingdom?)<br /> <br /> No way, was the threat like the Demonic Beast of The End (Ragnarok) approaching?<br /> <br /> “Oh, didn’t they tell you? The upper part of the country was also surprisingly scattered.”<br /> <br /> As if seeing through Lux’s thought, Singlen mouth bent into a curve.<br /> <br /> His obvious imprudent way of speaking made the consul and the secretary behind stunned.<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry, my affair here is just an interview. The “Seven Dragon Paladin” of this country has not been decided yet. Before the meeting that takes place in the near future, I hope that each country decides at least one good candidate.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s it. Can you do me one thing, chore boy. I want you to keep a watch on this place. I feel somewhat better than being watched by those two with a thin face.”<br /> <br /> In the corridor facing the long courtyard, Singlen said to Lux.<br /> <br /> This had been more than the level of rude, it could be said that his mouth was dirty, but Lux wasn’t in the mood to refuse.<br /> <br /> “……..It doesn’t guarantee that I will be allowed to do it.”<br /> <br /> “It’s done. It’s me who decided it. ——Okay, I’ll leave it to you.”<br /> <br /> After that, the man named Singlen went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> (That man, what on earth was he thinking…..?)<br /> <br /> After that, when asking if he could watch over the room to Relie who came, “Really? Then please do so.” he easily got permitted<br /> <br /> As he was standing in front of the door for a while, the first who came over was Lisha.<br /> <br /> “A-re? If it’s not you, Lux. What are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> Looking at the Lux who was watching for some reasons, she widened her eyes surprised.<br /> <br /> Perhaps, it was probably that the people who would receive this interview had been decided in advance.<br /> <br /> “There was something happening, and then it became such a strange situation.”<br /> <br /> “What. I thought I’d have you on the same seat as my knight, that’s a shame.”<br /> <br /> Then with a proud face she crossed her arm which looked cute, Lux’s expression also relaxed.<br /> <br /> “But——Please be careful. The vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, is quite an odd man.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry. There are many strange people in this school and I am accustomed to dealing with them. Besides——In a way, I’m also the princess of this country.”<br /> <br /> She said so confidently, then left a “Then, please stand watching”, she walked inside the room.<br /> <br /> Clack, a few minute after the door was closed.<br /> <br /> Since he couldn’t freely eavesdropping, Lux was waiting at the distance——<br /> <br /> “Haa!? Stop joking! Who are you, calling people like that!?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Lisha roared, it could be heard outside the room.<br /> <br /> “No more talking. I’m going home! I don’t have free time to go with your nonsense!”<br /> <br /> Then it seemed that the conclusion of the discussion had arrived soon, Lisha came out of the room.<br /> <br /> From the outrageous attitude of that Singlen, it was possible to expect it to a certain degree, but this result was still a little surprising for Lux.<br /> <br /> Lisha’s character was simple and straightforward on the surface, but in fact she would use strategy, and also able to see through nature of problems.<br /> <br /> For negotiations to break so quickly, it was hard to imagine.<br /> <br /> What Singlen was trying to do, Lux was being a little concerned about it.<br /> <br /> “What a rude man!? Has the Blackend Kingdom quality become like that!?”<br /> <br /> “Ano, Lisha-sama. I understand your feelings, but this is the corridor——”<br /> <br /> Seeing steam coming out from Lisha’s head, Lux persuaded her with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Lisha complained for a while then left, and then there was another footstep coming near Lux.<br /> <br /> “What a surprise, I didn’t think we could meet here, Lux”<br /> <br /> The girl wearing a dignified atmosphere, third year student Celis.<br /> <br /> “I was called here, to receive an interview as a candidate for the “Seven Dragons Paladin” of the New Kingdom——Don’t tell me, you too?”<br /> <br /> “No, I just have some reasons, I’m supposed to be a guard here.”<br /> <br /> “Is that so. I can’t be panicked in front face of my junior. The opponent is the “Blue Tyrant”, I have to keep it in mind.”<br /> <br /> Her tone was as serious as usual.<br /> <br /> But compared to thinking that was “Really Celis-like”, Lux was more concerned about another word.<br /> <br /> “………About Singlen, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “To some extent ——if you do not mind, can I speak what I know?”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded reflexively.<br /> <br /> Because time was running out, Celis made it very simple, but Lux learned about Singlen.<br /> <br /> A man from the Blackend Kingdom, he emerged immediately as a striking figure after the Drag-Ride was excavated, with overwhelming ability, he climbed to the rank of general.<br /> <br /> However, after a period of time, after a large-scale civil strife, he was punished by the king for his merciless fighting style, it was said that he was robbed of the title knight.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know the truth, but the King seems to be afraid of his ability and kept him away from the royal family? There seems to be that theory, Later, Sir Singlen left the Imperial City.”<br /> <br /> Lux felt that the theory was highly believable.<br /> <br /> An era in which various things suddenly changed due to existence of Drag-ride, which was still about several years after the ruins were found.<br /> <br /> There was too strong military Drag-Knight that appeared, it was no wonder that people would fear his growing power.<br /> <br /> “However, as we all know, a large-scale natural disaster has occurred in various places, including the Blackend Kingdom from the other day. The existence of a new type of humanoid Phantom God Beast (Abyss) called Nocturnal…..”<br /> <br /> After the end of the Dragon Tournament, Lux also learned from Raigree instructor about the matter.<br /> <br /> “The Blackend Kingdom lost its main force due to the battle, I heard that Sir Singlen was called to the King’s Castle again. Just before the former king was killed in battle and was substituted.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s all I know. Then, I’ll go first.”<br /> <br /> As Celis finished saying, she quickly went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Unlike Lisha, if it was Celis who didn’t act straightforwardly, she would be able to avoid being on the same pace as Singlen. Lux thought.<br /> <br /> “Yes. Is, that so….? No, I am honored to be praised. But——eh?”<br /> <br /> Although he had no attention of eavesdropping, but he could hear a relatively calm voice.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the meeting was over in a matter of minutes, Celis came out of the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Her face was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “What happened?”<br /> <br /> “No, nothing special….I got praised for my quality as a Drag-Knight, but the details about the subject, he seems to be avoiding it.”<br /> <br /> “Avoiding the main issue?”<br /> <br /> “And, of course, these contents should not be revealed to others, so let it be——”<br /> <br /> “Ah, I’m sorry.”<br /> <br /> With Celis words, Lux also noticed the danger of his remark.<br /> <br /> Soon after he regretted asking promptly, Singlen patted Lux on the shoulder.<br /> <br /> “It’s over, chore boy. Come and see me outside. That’s my last request.”<br /> <br /> “……..understood.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded and walked by Singlen’s side.<br /> <br /> Did they know the news of Singlen coming to the academy?<br /> <br /> The appearance of the girl students looking at Lux in a long distance was seen in some places.<br /> <br /> “——You don’t ask me what I said to the two in the interview?”<br /> <br /> “If you don’t mind, please tell me.”<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Can’t tell you.”<br /> <br /> “……..Is that so.”<br /> <br /> As Lux tone was mixed with a sigh, Singlen quivered his shoulders and laughed.<br /> <br /> “Kukukuku, don’t make such a face. Do you think it’s hard to understand? A man purposely received a royal command from the Blackend Kingdom to come all the way here, why did he take a stuffy attitude towards those two girls?”<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> The eye reflecting the bottomless darkness looked into Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> His eye was not laughing.<br /> <br /> Only his mouth was slightly bowed and distorted.<br /> <br /> “Can you see through my intention? Chore-doing criminal.”<br /> <br /> “……..from the beginning you have no intentions of discussing. Is that right?”<br /> <br /> Lux answered immediately.<br /> <br /> Thinking carefully, it was very unnatural from the beginning.<br /> <br /> He visited the academy half a day earlier than planned, and also entered the campus without permission despite being stopped.<br /> <br /> At first glance he seemed to be just rude and arrogant, but this man who climbed up to the position of the royal knight’s leader, there was no way he didn’t understand how to behave.<br /> <br /> That was, contrary to the fact that the candidate must be determined as soon as possible, he didn’t intend to achieve his goal from the start.<br /> <br /> “Is that all? Well, it’s only half of it. How disappointing. The worth of your head was only a little more precious than the majority of the country council.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?”<br /> <br /> “Your understanding is really bad. Has your intuition slowed down just by taking care of the ladies.”<br /> <br /> Singlen turned a wicked smile at Lux.<br /> <br /> “I’m willing to put the story together. We’ll talk here. Haven’t I told you some hints? Didn’t I let you stand there deliberately, and let you hear our discussion?”<br /> <br /> “——could it be.”<br /> <br /> At this moment, Lux was aware of Singlen’s intentions.<br /> <br /> “You, chore boy. The “Weakest Undefeated”, former Acardia Empire Seventh Princes Lux Arcadia. I came to scout you out. As one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”.”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised and shocked, it penetrated Lux’s body at the same time, he was petrified.<br /> <br /> “Are you surprised? You thought that you were not supposed to be chosen? If so you’re stupid. Compare to 5 years ago, has this peaceful days turned you into a fool. Like this kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “Are you seriously saying that? To me——”<br /> <br /> “This is a boring conversation. Please stop acting in front of me. I need to pull the strongest man in this country as the vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. Not just on the surface, but the truly strong.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> How far this guy knows about myself?<br /> <br /> However, even if he saw through Lux’s identity as “Bahamut” user, Lux couldn’t admit he was the “Black Hero”.<br /> <br /> “Although I was certainly recommended from the consular officers of the kingdom to be the candidate for the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, I do not think that I am suitable, and I don’t intend to do so.”<br /> <br /> Although being on alert, Lux’s voice was unwavering, Singlen continued.<br /> <br /> “Don’t say such childish words. You used to be more adult like. No──Or that you just put on a mature look? In any case, you showed such performance at that age, you are not an ordinary man and you have qualifications for being the representative.”<br /> <br /> There was decisiveness in his tone.<br /> <br /> This tone was like he knew that Lux had destroyed the old empire in the past, Lux further raised his vigilance.<br /> <br /> “Do you know——about me and the Old Empire?”<br /> <br /> “It’s not like I don’t know. The upper part of the Old Empire had been associated with the Blackend Kingdom. Oh, I was getting along with your older brother from that time. Was his name Fugil Acardia?”<br /> <br /> “…….!”<br /> <br /> Instantly hearing these words, Lux gasped.<br /> <br /> Although he wanted to conceal his own shaking, but that man might have been seen through him.<br /> <br /> “It seems he’s missing since the coup d’état five years ago, but I don’t think the guy will die easily, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “No…..I know nothing.”<br /> <br /> “Well, that’s a pity … No, actually, the other day, I heard a story that my subordinate saw a man looking like Fugil.”<br /> <br /> “——Is that, true?”<br /> <br /> “You want to know? Just tell me. What, if you become one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, the opportunity to continue talking to me would come soon.”<br /> <br /> “…..then, can I ask one last question?”<br /> <br /> “It’s fine. But make it quick, time is precious. Even gold can’t buy my time.”<br /> <br /> Conceit, bold, and fearless.<br /> <br /> Singlen nodded, with an arrogant attitude befitting the title “Blue Tyrant”.<br /> <br /> “What is your real purpose? Promoting me to join the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, it isn’t just simply to bring stability to the world isn’t it?”<br /> <br /> “……Fu, what a troublesome kid. I was suspected quite a lot.”<br /> <br /> The school ground was surrounded by tall walls.<br /> <br /> They had arrived near the gate.<br /> <br /> “My mission and purpose are to protect this world, as a Drag-Knight, as the commander of Drag-Knight, what else is there?”<br /> <br /> “Well, I will talk about my purpose. I’ll tell you as a chore prince, I will protect this academy, I will become the power of everyone who goes here, it is now my wish.”<br /> <br /> He didn’t know Singlen’s true intention.<br /> <br /> As a “Seven Dragon Paladin”, why did he seek Lux’s power so much.<br /> <br /> However, regardless of what the other side’s intention, Lux had decided the answer.<br /> <br /> He once concealed his identity and destroyed the Old Empire, it was Lux’s wish.<br /> <br /> He tried to make a country without unreasonable tyranny and unjustifiable discrimination.<br /> <br /> And now, to protect this new kingdom from the threat from other countries and Phantom God Beasts (Abyss), to support the power of the countries of the young girls with his own strength.<br /> <br /> For that reason, he became an exclusive knight of Princess Lisha.<br /> <br /> “Ha ha ha. How awful, negotiation breakup, it’s a shame, my time has been wasted. I wanted you to be a “Seven Dragon Paladin” even now.”<br /> <br /> Singlen tilted his head slightly, only his mouth revealed that strange smile, staring at Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> Lux also returned a resolute line of sight to his opponent, just outside, seven people wearing white helmet and cloak covering their faces, immediately came up to stop the two.<br /> <br /> “My lord. We come to pick you up, it’s about time to leave the kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “……..I understand. Farewell, orphan of the old empire—— “The weakest undefeated”. You have to work hard to fulfill your wishes.”<br /> <br /> Saying that with a loud tone, Singlen walked out of the campus, and looked back.<br /> <br /> “But remember, never, will your wish comes true. Because I’ve never failed to achieve my purpose, and what you really want, is just boring self-sacrificing. ──Well then, let’s meet again, Hero.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> Even after hearing that final word, Lux didn’t even blink an eye.<br /> <br /> “The Blue Tyrant” and his followers gradually disappeared from the field of vision.<br /> <br /> The breathless encounter was over.<br /> <br /> But, why.<br /> <br /> Even though they didn’t resemble each other, an air somewhat like his older brother Fugil, Lux could sense it from Singlen.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> “So the result, “Over Limit” can no longer be used?”<br /> <br /> In the school ground after the storm had left.<br /> <br /> In the Drag-ride workshop (Atelier), Lisha who was wearing a white gown said so suddenly.<br /> <br /> “Yes, it seems so.”<br /> <br /> Putting his waist on the workbench, Lux answered Lisha who was watching him, and released “Bahamut” armor.<br /> <br /> A special system which released the output restriction of the Drag-ride which was usually restricted to avoid the burden of body and mind, Limit Break (Over Limit).<br /> <br /> For a while, it was thought that Lux’s body could not bear it, so it was forbidden to use it since the training camp, and as his physical condition stabilized now, in order to be prepared, he tried to repeat the steps but was unsuccessful.<br /> <br /> “But it’s strange. Don’t you remember it? The way of perfect Limit Break (Over Limit), even I don’t know it clearly——“<br /> <br /> “I do not know. Why only that time, I can do it——”<br /> <br /> I remember seeing the method of Limit Break (Over Limit) that La Cruche had done as the Ruin’s Supervisor (Gear Leader), I wonder if that was the reason for my memories?<br /> <br /> (…..Memory? No, I should have used the Limit Break (Over Limit) for the first time at that time. Or——）<br /> <br /> Am I forgetting something? Lux mind emerged this question.<br /> <br /> “It may be because Phi-chan was there. Maybe I forgot something——”<br /> <br /> “…..!? That, that airhead girl has nothing to do with this!? That…. this is still a problem, I’ll think about it myself. Hum.”<br /> <br /> After hearing Lux murmuring to himself, Lisha somehow anxiously shouted.<br /> <br /> Lux tilted his head curiously, as time went by.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 2 */ Further significant English Improvements....</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 1 – Blue Tyrant==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> At that moment, the color of human skin filled his field of vision.<br /> <br /> This was a large room in one of the largest buildings of the academy.<br /> <br /> Besides Drag-Ride training, much of the remaining physical training - like kenjutsu and taijutsu - took place here. So, the first floor was padded with a non-slip material.<br /> <br /> The second floor of this building was used as a venue for meetings from time to time.<br /> <br /> Standing behind the wooden railings on the second floor, he could see all the girls below in their underwear.<br /> <br /> ''Wh-what’s going on here-!? This is bad!''<br /> <br /> As the footsteps grew louder, Lux hid deeper in the building.<br /> <br /> ''Am I stupid, what’s the point of hiding? All I’m doing is cornering myself and digging myself in deeper!''<br /> <br /> Luckily, there usually wasn’t anyone on the second floor, so all he had to do was continue hiding and not be discovered.<br /> <br /> Lux hid in the shadows. After waiting for the girls he was trying to avoid to walk past, he darted behind the armrest of a chair.<br /> <br /> ''Calm down, though I’m not completely sure how it ended up like this, but I will be killed if anyone finds me!''<br /> <br /> While trying to recall his original purpose for winding up in this place, Lux’s eyes inevitably drifted further down into the Shangri-La that was before his eyes below.<br /> <br /> Under the sunlight that came in from a window, the glossy nudes of the girls he called his schoolmates were as clear as day.<br /> <br /> Their skin shone in a healthy tone, they were even putting on some really alluring underwear.<br /> <br /> The blush of their cheeks, their defenseless skin and smiles of pure innocence.<br /> <br /> “Did your chest get bigger again? That’s so unfair~”<br /> <br /> “Of course not, it’s just that that pair she’s wearing is cuter and makes them stand out more.”<br /> <br /> “Sen-senpai! Don’t be so loud! After all, this place-”<br /> <br /> The room was filled with the soft breathing and sweet scent of girls, all of which were ''extremely'' stimulating to Lux.<br /> <br /> Feeling something was amiss, Lux decided to look for his target again, as his eyes landed on the half-naked girls, his heart rate started to rise again.<br /> <br /> ''W-why am I doing something that makes me look like a perverted peeping-tom?''<br /> <br /> But Lux had no choice.<br /> <br /> Before his illicit presence could be found out, Lux couldn’t shift his focus.<br /> <br /> Lux trembled at his situation as he recalled what transpired only a few minutes before....<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> “All right, as planned, we will be making the final arrangements for the promotion exams. There will also be mock exams for both the practical and written parts of the assessments. Are you all ready?<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> As Raigree-sensei’s stern voice resounded throughout the classroom, the students - including Lux - replied in unison.<br /> <br /> That morning, the class was filled with tension and uneasiness—even a bit of anticipation.<br /> <br /> The All-Dragon Battle in the capital had ended two weeks ago, and Autumn had arrived.<br /> <br /> Lux and his party returned to the City of Cross Field. Shortly after returning to the peace of campus life, a new event had arrived to interrupt their tranquility.<br /> <br /> That was the Drag-Knight’s Class promotion exam which took place every Spring and Autumn.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 5 levels of “Classes” for a Drag-Knight, based on one’s proficiency at piloting a Drag-Ride.<br /> <br /> There was the “Beginner Class”, who were only allowed to observe and take part in training sessions.<br /> <br /> Then there was the “Low Class”, who could take part in combating the Abyss when express permission was given.<br /> <br /> Above that was the “Middle Class”, which made up the bulk of the main Drag-Knight force, the “High Class”, that typically command the main force, and the special Class at the apex: “EX”.<br /> <br /> Of course, one's “Class” did not dictate everything. This was especially true for those girls who saw piloting a Drag-Ride as their lifelong dream. This test was but a gauge of their personal strength.<br /> <br /> “As said by the Headmistress a week ago, this year’s exams will be held in Wanheim. We, as the representatives of the New Kingdom must show our strength and not tarnish the name of our nation.”<br /> <br /> Moreover, this year’s situation was somewhat different.<br /> <br /> Usually, these Class promotion exams were held in the royal capital, but this year about half of the exams were taking place abroad.<br /> <br /> The joint test had the dual objective of strengthening the cultural exchange alliance and unifying the standard of Drag-Ride evaluation.<br /> <br /> So, the examinations would be in Wanheim, and the Academy students from the New Kingdom would be heading there to take them.<br /> <br /> “Your exams begin in 7 days, keep that in mind. Do your best and leave no regrets!”<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> The students once again replied in unison, Raigree-sensei quietly nodded her head.<br /> <br /> “Your written exam begins in 10 minutes. I expect you all to pay attention!”<br /> <br /> As she left, the classroom lightened up again<br /> <br /> “Uwaa~ we are having a written test next? …Ah…That’s too boring.”<br /> <br /> As the neighboring Tillfur complained loudly, Lux smiled.<br /> <br /> As planned, the mock writing exam began.<br /> <br /> Because Lux enrolled halfway through the year, even the basic questions were giving him a headache, but due to his studying sessions with Krulcifer in the library, he could just barely keep up with the questions.<br /> <br /> As the written exam ended, the practical exam was about to begin.<br /> <br /> The first part of the practical exam was a long-distance run.<br /> <br /> Then there were tasks that gauged the candidate’s strength, balance, etc. Following that were basic kenjutsu and taijustsu. Lastly was the Drag-Ride proficiency exam, where real blades and rounds were used.<br /> <br /> The Drag-Ride exam consisted of summoning and equipping, flight and weapon testing combined with various forms of other tests that would only get harder.<br /> <br /> Lux was able to handle all of these with ease. A few minutes later the bell sounded.<br /> <br /> “—Well that concludes the mock exam. Lux Arcadia, after this you are to proceed on alone. After changing into your uniform, you are to wait in the classroom. If you feel tired, or experience any pain, then proceed back to the dormitory to rest. If you find yourself bored, then go study in the library. I won’t force you to stay indoors, ''but'' you are not allowed to get approach any other building until given permission to do so.<br /> <br /> “Uh... Okay, understood.”<br /> <br /> Raigree-sensei’s instructions left Lux slightly puzzled. Just as he was ready to leave the training field—<br /> <br /> Lux felt a pat on his back.<br /> <br /> “Yo, my knight, how was the mock exam?”<br /> <br /> He turned around.<br /> <br /> The petite girl in the pilot suit bore an innocent smile.<br /> <br /> Lizsharte Atismata.<br /> <br /> The Princess of the New Kingdom. The girl who appointed Lux as her personal knight.<br /> <br /> That ponytail tied with a ribbon on the side of her blonde head, her red eyes filled with strength, her small body exuding an infinite confidence and enthusiasm. Lizsharte Atismata was that girl.<br /> <br /> She was the one who recognized the abilities of Lux - an orphan, branded a criminal of the Old Empire - and the one who suggested forcing him to enroll. Now that the two had grown close, Lux was truly grateful to her.<br /> <br /> “There was no problem, thanks to your adjustments, Lisha-sama. The machine was able to function really smoothly.”<br /> <br /> The “Wyvern” that Lux piloted was maintained by Lisha.<br /> <br /> With her specialized defense tuning as its base, Lisha also added a weapon she'd developed herself: the Scale Blade. Even Lux, who had seen a lot of customized Drag-Rides in his lifetime, thought that Lisha’s talent for this was one of a kind.<br /> <br /> “Of-of course it was thanks to me! You are going to use that in your exams at Wanheim after all. Also, I’m quite happy myself, since my knight is getting stronger!”<br /> <br /> Lisha nodded enthusiastically as she hugged Lux’s arm. From this angle, her petite body only served to emphasize her bountiful chest that was rubbing against his arm. Lux’s heart went ''doki-doki'', at that moment—<br /> <br /> “You're thinking highly of yourself.... It’s not like he's getting stronger because of ''you''.”<br /> <br /> Wearing the same outfit as Lisha, Krulcifer appeared from the side.<br /> <br /> Straight blue hair that reached down to her waist with a body that wasn’t just graceful but also well-proportioned.<br /> <br /> This girl’s beauty was almost fairy-like, she gave off a unique aura. She shrugged her hair elegantly as she approached.<br /> <br /> “Ah, Krulcifer-san, good work there. Tha-thanks to your guidance, I was able to successfully complete the written exam.”<br /> <br /> “Ara, that’s good news, looks like my nightly visits weren’t wasted...”<br /> <br /> “Wh-Wha……!?”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing Krulcifer’s incredibly vague description, Lisha blushed and started to panic.<br /> <br /> “Wha-What is this? Lux! Even though you already have me, you still fool around with this woman?”<br /> <br /> “No, no—She is just helping me with my studies!”<br /> <br /> Lux tried to clear up the misunderstanding, but Lisha just glared at Krulcifer suspiciously.<br /> <br /> “I'm the one who asked Lux to keep this a secret... If word got out that I was giving Lux extra lessons after classes, there would surely be unfortunate misunderstandings....”<br /> <br /> “Guh…… Well, it’s still really suspicious…… Anyway, since the written exam is over, let’s just forget about it.”<br /> <br /> “Certainly. Well, I believe we have our separate things to do after this, so I’ll take my leave first. It’s a pity that I’m going to work separately from Lux.”<br /> <br /> As Krulcifer smiled and left, Lisha nodded to herself.<br /> <br /> ''Huh……So what’s everyone going to do now?''<br /> <br /> As Lux wondered to himself, Lisha turned around and said to him.<br /> <br /> “…Right, that thing you left with me. It’s on the workbench in my workshop 'Atelier'. Can you get it by yourself?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I got it.”<br /> <br /> That thing referred to “Bahamut”. The sword that was kept in a black scabbard, a “Sword Device”.<br /> <br /> Since the mock exams only required the “Wyvern”, Lux left it with Lisha, as it’s troublesome to carry around.<br /> <br /> So far, their everyday life was peaceful.<br /> <br /> After Lisha left, Lux went to the workshop (Atelier) to recover the sword device of Bahamut.<br /> <br /> “Even so, last time was quite dangerous…”<br /> <br /> Although it was a dire situation, the symbol of the “Black Hero” - who had destroyed the former Empire - the Divine Drag-Ride Bahamut was used once again in the Imperial City.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, because of the immense chaos caused by the “Giant Soldier (Gigas)” raging at the All-Dragon Tournament, coupled with Queen Raffi and others' help, the city didn’t realize Lux’s true involvement.<br /> <br /> However, that didn't quell the people’s curiosity.<br /> <br /> Who was that Drag-Knight that saved the New Kingdom from the crisis? Could it be the “Black Hero” from five years ago?<br /> <br /> That rumor was whispered throughout the kingdom. It was a painful headache for Lux.<br /> <br /> At the Academy, the identity of the Black Hero was supposed to be a secret to everyone outside of the “Knights Squadron (Syvalles)”. However, if there was a student at the All-Dragon Battle auditorium, and she saw Lux wearing Bahamut, she would likely be able to recognize him, even at a distance.<br /> <br /> “It seems I need to be more careful until things calm down──.”<br /> <br /> Lux said to himself, picking up Bahamut’s Sword Device.<br /> <br /> Now that the outside of the scabbard was wrapped in pieces of white cloth, it looked very plain.<br /> <br /> “There shouldn't any problem with this …… right?”<br /> <br /> He exited the workshop (Atelier) and confirmed it was all right to proceed. Just then, the dorm mother appeared a ways away and started calling to Lux.<br /> <br /> “Hey, errand boy, I have something I want to ask you. Come here for a moment.”<br /> <br /> “——Ah, yes. I’m coming.”<br /> <br /> Because the sword and scabbard he'd just picked up was a hindrance, he left it on the curb, and went to listen to the dorm mother's request.<br /> <br /> The discussion was about the previous chores, mainly about the storeroom of the dormitory. Although this lasted for only a few minutes——<br /> <br /> “Ah-huh…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned to where he'd left the Bahamut sword device, the white cloth-swathed sword and scabbard that should have been resting on the curb wasn't! It had suddenly disappeared!<br /> <br /> Lux looked around in utter confusion and saw someone who looked like a first-year girl running away not far from him.<br /> <br /> “Wait for me! I just found my Sword Device!”<br /> <br /> He saw the girl chasing after another student in a panic.<br /> <br /> And her hands were holding the wrapped scabbard——<br /> <br /> “——Don’t tell me!”<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively looked around the area.<br /> <br /> A short distance away, another Sword Device that was also covered in a white sheet rested against the curb.<br /> <br /> Lux immediately picked it up to check, but from a glance he knew that this sword was slightly different from his.<br /> <br /> The biggest difference was that the outside of the sword scabbard was trimmed with the name “Clariss” engraved in red.<br /> <br /> “Not good! That girl mistakenly took my sword——!”<br /> <br /> Perhaps she took advantage of the examination break to rest here. The result was that she had forgotten and left behind her Sword Device here. When she noticed, she came to get it in a hurry.<br /> <br /> Then, she accidentally mistook Lux’s nearby Sword Device as hers, and picked it up immediately.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Wait a bit! That’s mine——!”<br /> <br /> ''This is bad.''<br /> <br /> ''Really bad.''<br /> <br /> Even now at school, the rumor of “The mysterious Black Drag-Knight in the Kingdom's capital” was buzzing. So, the Black Sword Device mustn’t be revealed.<br /> <br /> Thinking about it, Lux was losing his calm.<br /> <br /> Why, after receiving multiple mock tests together, was Lux singled out to proceed separately?<br /> <br /> Though he wasn't able to figure out the reason then and there, he chased after the first-year with all the speed he could muster.<br /> <br /> Although she had a lead on him, he was still able to catch up.<br /> <br /> However, as soon as he was about to reach out to her, the figure of the girl disappeared inside the indoor practice grounds——a wooden building that was as large as a large inn.<br /> <br /> “Uh……!?”<br /> <br /> Just as Lux was just about to resume his pursuit, he was stopped by two girls at the door.<br /> <br /> “………Um, Lux-senpai isn't allowed in here. Because... we're doing special training inside.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, and as much as I personally want you to see——Ah, as expected, it’s not allowed. I’m truly sorry.”<br /> <br /> Both girls were standing with their arms spread out blocking his view. Both were blushing.<br /> <br /> Although the two of them looked like they were joking, they didn’t seem willing to let Lux through.<br /> <br /> “That... uh, a little girl who went in a moment ago forgot something——“<br /> <br /> “Ah, that’s all right. Because we will make sure she gets it later. What did she forget?”<br /> <br /> Although the gatekeeper girls said they could help, they seemed to be unable to move for the time-being. By then, it could be too late if the Bahamut Sword Device were unsheathed.<br /> <br /> Lux pondered the indoor training ground and then made his decision immediately.<br /> <br /> “Oh, I’m sorry. My mistake. Well, I'll be on my way!”<br /> <br /> Lux bid the gatekeeper girls farewell in a hurry, turned on his heel and left their sight. Immediately, after pretending to head off, he hid in the shade of a nearby tree. This time, while carefully surveying his surroundings, he snuck in from the side of the front entrance.<br /> <br /> Climbing up a tall tree on the side of the building, Lux jumped to the staircase to the second floor from there.<br /> <br /> ''……Success!''<br /> <br /> The two girls didn’t find him, and he finally reached the door of the indoor training field.<br /> <br /> The other end was connected to the second floor and roof, so he entered the building from there.<br /> <br /> This door on the second floor was badly constructed and not used normally, but just yesterday Lux had finished repairing it.<br /> <br /> “Great, now I can——!”<br /> <br /> Having been able to bypass the two gatekeepers and slip in, Lux initially felt victorious——But, he regretted instantly<br /> <br /> “……A-re?”<br /> <br /> A few seconds after he stepped in, his mind went blank.<br /> <br /> Looking from the second floor, Lux saw the training ground bathed with the color of skin.<br /> <br /> This vast space was covered with a smooth floor, and the floor also had a layer of red carpet.<br /> <br /> Underwear-clad girls were arranged in rows, and discarded uniforms were scattered here and there.<br /> <br /> “——Uwaa!?”<br /> <br /> Lux instinctively averted his eyes, and he hid in the shadows nearby.<br /> <br /> After a few seconds of confusion, Lux finally realized what was happening.<br /> <br /> ''Per-, perhaps they are doing ── body measurements?!''<br /> <br /> To handle a Drag-ride, accurate information such as height and weight along with simple physical ability were all important.<br /> <br /> And, as expected - given he was the only man - they couldn’t let Lux do it together with the girls.<br /> <br /> The pieces finally fell into place in Lux's mind. Lux finally understood the reasons and intentions behind “After this you are to proceed on alone...”.<br /> <br /> ''——Argh, Now’s not the time to fixate on this screw up! I have to get out of here quickly!''<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively left the second floor back to the stairs and between the entrance, and then he heard the footsteps coming closer, he had to hide again in the shadows.<br /> <br /> “Strange... I thought I heard something from up here a little while ago……..”<br /> <br /> “Yeah? I thought this door was stuck shut, but now it's open?”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> '''*Kacha*''', the door was opened, and the two gatekeeper girls appeared.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, the second floor was usually deserted, so the tables and chairs were stuffed with non-slip mats and wooden boxes, exercise equipment, and other things that weren’t used were piled here. Lux had many places to hide.<br /> <br /> However, there was only one way out, so it was impossible to leave with the two girls blocking the exit.<br /> <br /> If he was found at this point, of course, Lux would be caught as a peeping tom.<br /> <br /> ''Why, why am I in this kind of situation…!?''<br /> <br /> He was starting to lament to god.<br /> <br /> If they were only doing physical measurements now, it was unlikely that Lux’s Sword Device would be immediately unsheathed, but the first-year who took the Sword Device “Bahamut” would notice it sooner or later.<br /> <br /> Therefore, there was only one choice left for Lux.<br /> <br /> ''There, there’s no other alternative, I have to go for it now!''<br /> <br /> He must somehow elude all the girls, then retrieve the Sword Device “Bahamut”.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and walked up the passage on the second floor, which turned into a mid-sized storehouse.<br /> <br /> The two gatekeeper girls shouldn't be able to wander around soon given their roles as lookouts....<br /> <br /> As long as Lux stayed on the second floor, then discovery was less likely. But just in case, Lux grabbed a tablecloth off to his side and used it to cover his body.<br /> <br /> Then he crept out of the shadows, surveying the scene below through a gap between the handrail supports.<br /> <br /> Lux tried not to ogle the girls' bodies as much as possible and carefully searched. Finally, he found the first-year and the Sword Device.<br /> <br /> ''Great, I found it—— but how do I get it out?''<br /> <br /> If he went down to the first floor area where the physical measurements were taken, Lux surely would be found out.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that the area where the measurements were taken didn’t use all of the training field.<br /> <br /> If he moved to other rooms, where there were fewer eyes, he could get close without being detected.<br /> <br /> Lux adorned the tablecloth. He was about to go into the corridors outside the training ground——<br /> <br /> “Kyaaaaa!”<br /> <br /> Suddenly, the shrill screams of girls resounded outside the training ground.<br /> <br /> “Huh…!?”<br /> <br /> He felt his heart leap into his throat. He thought it might stop out of sheer terror.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that they hadn't discovered Lux.<br /> <br /> “What?! What's going on!? What happened!?”<br /> <br /> “There are reports of a suspicious man outside! Some students saw him secretly slip into the campus!”<br /> <br /> “The peeping tom's come back!? Ugh, but we've pushed back the day for physical measurements several times now——“<br /> <br /> Then, the training ground became chaotic.<br /> <br /> Several female instructors shouted out “Please calm down”, but once spread, the panic couldn’t be helped and instead only increased.<br /> <br /> Uneasily, Lux observed the situation downstairs from the shadow, his eyes met with Noct's. She was wearing lingerie that included a garter belt/<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just wanted to confirm where the first-year girl was. But, the result was that he was accidentally found by others, this was bad! Lux’s heartbeat began to accelerate.<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> Noct’s eyes widened, she blushed a bit at his seeing her, but then she immediately averted her eyes.<br /> <br /> Apparently, she guessed that there must be a good reason Lux was up there, so she let Lux go without further concern.<br /> <br /> “… Wait a minute...!? Someone is on the second-floor stairwell!!”<br /> <br /> A scream of a girl who'd climbed up from another place exposed where Lux was hiding.<br /> <br /> ''Damn…!''<br /> <br /> Now discovered, Lux stood up slightly. Now, he was exposed!<br /> <br /> Fortunately he was also covered in the tablecloth, so they couldn't see his face, but it was only a matter of time before they did.<br /> <br /> Lux flew out of the shadows and ran through the passage at full speed.<br /> <br /> Behind him, he could hear the screams of the girls who'd seen his cloaked figure.<br /> <br /> For now, he'd have to find some place to take off the tablecloth where no one could spot him.<br /> <br /> “Why, why is this so similar to the first time I came to the Academy……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux kicked open the door, jumped from the middle of the stairs and onto the grass, rushed out onto the empty campus, and then ran to the school.<br /> <br /> ''Since everyone else is doing their measurements, there shouldn't be anyone in the classrooms yet——''<br /> <br /> Lux thought this, but...<br /> <br /> “Kya——!? Oh no! Someone's entered the school building! Call for help!”<br /> <br /> In the corridor, he could see a girl wearing a green bow tie——a third year girl——hurriedly escaped.<br /> <br /> ''Not good! Bad move!''<br /> <br /> Instructor Raigree had said, “Do not get close to the library and girls’ dormitory.”<br /> <br /> So, that must mean it was here that the girls who'd finished with their measurements returned and changed their clothes.<br /> <br /> That meant that around these buildings, there was a high possibility of running into girls already back in their uniforms.<br /> <br /> “Stop, you! Call for backup quickly!”<br /> <br /> Along with the voice from behind, came the rushing footsteps of the students.<br /> <br /> With the cloth still covering his head, his vision was poor, so he couldn’t run fast.<br /> <br /> As he came to the stairs, Lux rushed to the second floor of the school building.<br /> <br /> Fortunately there was no one in the front, but the footsteps of the pursuers were growing near.<br /> <br /> “Ku……!?”<br /> <br /> ''I can’t shake them off! I've got to——take a huge gamble here!''<br /> <br /> In a desperate moment, Lux took off the tablecloth as a last resort. he pushed open the door of the reception room for guests.<br /> <br /> From what he'd seen, there shouldn't be many students who'd finished their measurements.<br /> <br /> It was especially unlikely that students were changing clothes in this reception room.<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, and quietly slid in in desperation.<br /> <br /> “——Uh.”<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, he lost that bet.<br /> <br /> “………!?”<br /> <br /> The room was full of luxurious ornaments. The ground was also covered in red carpet.<br /> <br /> In that familiar room, a breathtaking scene unfolded.<br /> <br /> Carefully-maintained long hair the color of honey, under which was a pair of deeply transparent jade eyes...<br /> <br /> Atop the tall and well-balanced body, her firm and rich chest bulged out. This contrast to her flawless glamour gave a sense of dangerous beauty at first glance, making her more vivid and attractive.<br /> <br /> And her awe-inspiring atmosphere, with her appearance, complemented each other.<br /> <br /> Such a great noblewoman daughter of her caliber was as if the girl had been specially tailored for the role.<br /> <br /> Standing there was the most well-known of the Academy's strongest Drag-Knights, the third year Celistia Ralgris.<br /> <br /> She was wearing light blue underwear, with her uniform neatly folded in front of her.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 07.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “Wha, wha-wha-wha——what are you doing, Lux!? I am——“<br /> <br /> After freezing for a few seconds, Celis screamed with a red face.<br /> <br /> “So, sorry! I swear there’s a good reason for this——!”<br /> <br /> While Lux was trying to explain himself in a hurry, the sound of running outside the corridor came to a halt.<br /> <br /> '''*Konkon*''', after a light knock, a voice immediately followed before any reply could be given. <br /> <br /> “Excuse me, did someone come through here!? Looks like a peeping tom entered into the campus, we chased him this far——”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> In response to the voice of the girl who seemed to be a fellow third year, Celis glowered at Lux with a look that was equal parts of both shame and anger.<br /> <br /> After Lux bowed his head apologetically, Celis let out a sigh “Haa…”. She called out to the girl waiting outside.<br /> <br /> “I didn’t see anyone suspicious around here. I will help out as soon as I’m done changing my clothes.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you! Well we'll be going then!”<br /> <br /> And, along with the answer, the girl’s footsteps could be heard retreating away from the reception room.<br /> <br /> A couple of seconds after that, the greatest crisis had passed.<br /> <br /> Celis covered her lacy underwear with her hand, looking seriously at Lux.<br /> <br /> “Ano, Celis-senpai, this is——“<br /> <br /> “Really … I didn’t think there would be a time where you would do such a thing……”<br /> <br /> With her face faintly dyed red, Celis angrily mumbled.<br /> <br /> The complaints coming from this girl who so deeply trusted him struck Lux with guilt, but there was no time for him to feel depressed.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Please wait! Here's what actually …”<br /> <br /> “Lux, peeking in on girls changing clothes is not good, you know?”<br /> <br /> Celis scolded him with a tone reserved for speaking to mischievous children.<br /> <br /> Her face was full of shyness and anger. It was an unusual scene, it could even be called quite cute.<br /> <br /> “Haa..., what a shock. I never thought Lux was capable of this. What happened to you? I have never scolded a young boy, so I am troubled right now, that, especially in this kind of situation, I don’t know what to do. What a headache──”<br /> <br /> Celis spoke aloud to herself with both of her arms across her chest.<br /> <br /> For some reason, her appearance looked extremely grave. Lux stiffened and forgot to say his excuse.<br /> <br /> “——That’s it. This is the solution.”<br /> <br /> “Yes!?”<br /> <br /> Celis, whose eyes were suddenly shining, looked straight at Lux.<br /> <br /> “In our Ralgris Family of the Four Great Nobles, I have heard rumors that there are traditional methods of mental correction for vassals. It seems there is a need to go deep up to an isolated mountain for two weeks, then Lux should also regain his original, beautiful heart.”<br /> <br /> “Well, when that's over, it definitely will not be the original me, will it!?”<br /> <br /> Celis confidently said, while Lux desperately denied.<br /> <br /> Then, Lux pleaded with sincerity.<br /> <br /> “That, that’s not what's happening, this is a bit... I have personal, complicated circumstances! I, I will accept punishment for this later, for now ——“<br /> <br /> Celis who who heard this stood still as if confused, then she began to think.<br /> <br /> “Lux’s circumstances…… By any chance, is it... I heard a rumor from Sharis. There are some troubles that only men have…… Is that it?”<br /> <br /> Celis whispered, her face showed a somewhat confused expression.<br /> <br /> Then, Celis seemed to decide something. She released her hands exposing her lingerie-clad body.<br /> <br /> “……I, I get it. If Lux says as much, I..., I’ll only allow a little bit. But, but this is, a secret between us from the other students, OK?”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about!?”.<br /> <br /> Hearing Celis say something so alarming, Lux unexpectedly blurted that out.<br /> <br /> He didn’t know what kind of misunderstanding Celis had, but she definitely wasn’t thinking the same thing as he was.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux explained about his Sword Device to her, Celis now realized the gravity of the situation.<br /> <br /> “This, this is very serious! I’ll help you as soon as I finish changing clothes, so get moving quickly——“<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry! Thank you!”<br /> <br /> Lux, now somehow forgiven, made haste from the reception room.<br /> <br /> He passed through the corridor so as to avoid being seen. His goal was to try to escape the school building for the time being.<br /> <br /> But after a slight delay, Lux realized that it was an incredibly bad idea.<br /> <br /> “Ha……!?”<br /> <br /> Was it because the student found him, or he was still overtaken by the sight of Celis in her underwear? Either way, he couldn’t focus anymore.<br /> <br /> Regardless, Lux could see from the staircase that the students who'd finished changing back into their uniforms had gathered in the downstairs of the school building. Escape was now impossible without being seen.<br /> <br /> ''Dammit……! That’s——I can’t get out!''<br /> <br /> Shaken, Lux soon heard footsteps approaching from the bottom of the stairs.<br /> <br /> Given downstairs was certainly dangerous, escape via the roof was now his only option.<br /> <br /> When Lux embraced the last trace of hope by opening the door, suddenly someone from behind seized his wrist.<br /> <br /> “——Huh?!”<br /> <br /> Suddenly there was a strong trembling feeling running across his spine, Lux hurriedly looked back.<br /> <br /> “Ara? I was wondering who made a sudden visit——so it was you, my lord?”<br /> <br /> “……Yoruka!? Why are you here!? ——And, what’s with that outfit?”<br /> <br /> Seeing someone who was so unexpected, Lux couldn’t help but opened his mouth wide.<br /> <br /> A beautiful black hair girl showing a bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> With perfect body curve, the girl, who had different eye color blue and purple on the left and right pupil, her name was Kirihime Yoruka.<br /> <br /> In the past she was an assassin known as “The Empire’s Assassin Blade” serving the Old Empire, she was an exotic girl with unparalleled ability as a Drag-Knight.<br /> <br /> Although they opposed each other for a short time because of her loyalty to the old empire and her purpose of “rebuilding the empire”, now she had sworn to become Lux’s faithful servant and had been doing her duty.<br /> <br /> Currently in order to secure her position, with Headmaster Relie’s help her admission procedures into the academy should be arranged but——<br /> <br /> “Yes, a few days ago they also helped me prepare this uniform. How do I look? My lord?”<br /> <br /> Usually Yoruka always wore a dark exotic dress, today was the first time he saw her in school uniform.<br /> <br /> Her bountiful chest wrapped in the blouse, and glossy lustrous thigh lines extending from the skirt, her beauty was dazzling.<br /> <br /> Although it was surprising to see in a glance, but because she had good looks from the start, there was not much discomfort from her appearance.<br /> <br /> “A, yeah, it suits you…. Wait, it’s not the time for that ——“<br /> <br /> Lux said shyly, but then he immediately recovered himself.<br /> <br /> The girls who were searching in the school building seemed to be coming to the roof soon.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux told her about the Sword Device of “Bahamut” being taken by mistake, as well as about the peeping tom coming to the campus which caused the commotion.<br /> <br /> “I see, it’ll be good to get back the Sword Device from that first year girl——and for my lord to be found here at school, it would be bad….. is that it?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka let out a smile, then she approached Lux.<br /> <br /> During this time they heard the commotion of the girls downstairs.<br /> <br /> “Wait, not here either? I wonder where he went?”<br /> <br /> “There’s still the rooftop——could it be?”<br /> <br /> Words like that could be heard, it was a desperate situation.<br /> <br /> “What should I do, Yoruka? If this goes on——”<br /> <br /> Lux had no choice but to ask, Yoruka revealed a bright smile.<br /> <br /> “This is simple, my lord. I have a plan.”<br /> <br /> She gently brought her lips to Lux’s ear and whispered.<br /> <br /> “Wait!? Anything, but that——!?”<br /> <br /> “If we don’t do it fast, they’ll come here, right?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka emerged a mischievous smile, then she crawled her hands into Lux’s clothes.<br /> <br /> Then, her suggestion was carried out——3 minutes later.<br /> <br /> *Don*, the roof door was flung open violently, the girls who were chasing him looked around, they noticed someone’s shadow from behind the wall and called out.<br /> <br /> “Hey, did someone come here!? Someone like a peeping——”<br /> <br /> “No one came here from a while ago? I’m a bit busy now, so can we do that later?”<br /> <br /> Faced with the urgent tone of the female students, Yoruka answered lightly.<br /> <br /> Of course, they didn’t give up just like that.<br /> <br /> “Maybe he hid somewhere. Let’s have a little look——……！？”<br /> <br /> The sound of them becoming petrified, even Lux could hear it.<br /> <br /> They saw, lying on the rooftop’s floor and tangling each other, the appearance of two girls.<br /> <br /> One of them, was a girl with beautiful black hair that fell on her own skin——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 02.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> And the other one, being pressed under, was a girl wearing a blouse and a skirt.<br /> <br /> Hidden by Yoruka’s hand which was holding her Sword Device, the girl’s face couldn’t be seen, but it was obvious that she was a student at this school.<br /> <br /> “You, you…..are——！？”<br /> <br /> Seeing this, the two female students were speechless.<br /> <br /> Only the girl underneath was wearing uniform, Yoruka was riding on her waist, wearing only her top and bottom underwear.<br /> <br /> That——couldn’t be imagined as anything else but a special tryst between girls.<br /> <br /> Looking at the girls who stiffened up with their red faces, Yoruka gently smiled.<br /> <br /> “As you can see, we haven’t seen any peeping tom. But it would be you two if you were to continue watching like this——”<br /> <br /> As she finished, with her gorgeous little lips, she gently overlapped them on the lips of the girl lying underneath.<br /> <br /> Lips and tongues, engaged in a long tangling movement.<br /> <br /> “——！？”<br /> <br /> The girl underneath let out a muffled voice.<br /> <br /> After about ten seconds, the kiss was over, Yoruka loosened her lips, and a transparent silver string was trailing from her tongue..<br /> <br /> Immediately after seeing that, Yoruka gazed again and the girls retreated.<br /> <br /> “Well, then please enjoy yourself!”<br /> <br /> “Sor, sorry for disturbing!”<br /> <br /> The door of the rooftop was closed violently, and there was sounds of footsteps running away.<br /> <br /> After a while, screams telling that they had lost sight of the peeping tom in school resounded.<br /> <br /> “Well, looks like it’s fine now.”<br /> <br /> As Yoruka heard it, she crawled down from Lux’s body, Lux murmured in a dying state.<br /> <br /> “I thought everything was lost ……”<br /> <br /> Or, it was better to say he’d die if this were exposed.<br /> <br /> And not to mention Lux’s mental state, as the only male student in the academy, he’d certainly kneel.<br /> <br /> “My Lord is exaggerating. Just let bygone be bygone.”<br /> <br /> “Although it seems like I’ve lost something important, but thank you….”<br /> <br /> Lux thanked her, turned and began to take off the uniform.<br /> <br /> Yoruka proposed a plan to fool the girls——That was for Lux to wear Yoruka’s new uniform, it could be described as a taboo approach.<br /> <br /> “Just, just that——there’s no need for the kissing part, right….?”<br /> <br /> When Lux turned his face red and raised a voice of embarrassment, Yoruka showed a little bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> “It was not unnecessary. And my lord response to women, after this time I can begin to understand.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> After all, her actual age should be one year younger than his, Lux felt speechless.<br /> <br /> “Then I am going to get back to my lord Sword Device. Please wait for a while, then look for opportunities to return from the roof to the school building.”<br /> <br /> “A, yeah. I’ve troubled you.”<br /> <br /> Saying it in a monotone, Lux reluctantly nodded.<br /> <br /> When Yoruka who once again wore her uniforms went down the stairs, Lux was released from tension and he sighed.<br /> <br /> About the Sword Device, it would be better to leave it to Celis and Yoruka.<br /> <br /> “Ha, somehow, I’m exhausted……”<br /> <br /> While looking at the clear sky, Lux powerlessly sat down.<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> A few minutes later. After, Lux’s Sword Device came back to his hand without being noticed by anyone.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the Triads and Airi also cooperated under Celis’s command, and came looking for Lux on the rooftop and handed it to him.<br /> <br /> “Thank you——And sorry for the trouble.”<br /> <br /> While giving thanks to the girl, Lux was able to get out of the school building<br /> <br /> “Fuu, I’m saved …”<br /> <br /> As he left the school building and wore the Sword Device he just got back, Lux sit on the curb of the courtyard and finally stroked his chest.<br /> <br /> Already most students had finished physical measurements and changed their clothes, and had come back to their rooms, Lux decided to take a rest for a while<br /> <br /> “Although I can feel rest assured … what was the noise a little while ago?”<br /> <br /> It was a misunderstanding that Lux entered the indoor practice ground, but an incident appeared as an outside peeping tom was entering the school building, which made a serious commotion.<br /> <br /> “A peeping tom. So who could it——”<br /> <br /> Tilting his neck, Lux murmured to himself..<br /> <br /> Lux was in a daze in the courtyard in autumn where falling leaves were dancing.<br /> <br /> “——You look free, little brat over there.”<br /> <br /> “……！？”<br /> <br /> Because of the unexpected voice from behind, Lux bounced up straight.<br /> <br /> A voice of a heavy and deep man, rarely heard in school.<br /> <br /> Although in a musical range that could be affirmed as a mature man, but it wasn’t loud and rough, it had a unique intonation giving those who heard it a strong impression.<br /> <br /> When he turned around, there was a man who he had never seen before.<br /> <br /> His appearance was similar to Lux’s petite body.<br /> <br /> His face looked pretty young, at first glance he looked like a boy, but with somewhat old-fashioned expression and dangerous atmosphere around him, one would hesitate calling him a boy.<br /> <br /> He was wearing a slightly dark blue mantle, below that was a black suit, protected by a thin metal armor.<br /> <br /> Black hair under the hood, as well as his left eye was wearing a strangely shaped eye patch, decorated with metal pieces.<br /> <br /> But, stranger than his appearance, was his eye.<br /> <br /> Dark. Bottomless dark. Black pupil, such as the abyss where light could not be seen.<br /> <br /> Still, it was strange that his expressions and tone were not somewhat depressing.<br /> <br /> A shiny, hard polished black.<br /> <br /> He was a man with an atmosphere reminiscent of an obsidian incarnation.<br /> <br /> “You are——”<br /> <br /> When Lux was being stunned by his atmosphere, the man gently lifted his chin.<br /> <br /> “I’m a visitor. I’m looking for the Headmaster for some business. Come show me the way quickly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Lux was speechless again when he heard the man’s order.<br /> <br /> Why a man who looked like a boy like this, being so bossy.<br /> <br /> “E, etou——Please wait. In the first place, who are you?”<br /> <br /> “You’re a man that really like to ask trivial stuffs? Who am I, how should I say it I wonder?”<br /> <br /> His eyes opened wide, the man distorted his mouth into a bow shape, and laughed strangely.<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Because here is within the grounds of the Royal Military Academy, I cannot guide you anywhere unless you tell me who you are. Moreover——I’m kind of busy right now.”<br /> <br /> “That’s too bad, but I don’t mind? After you lead me there, I will handle it myself.”<br /> <br /> “Not that, I said….”<br /> <br /> Even Lux didn’t know how to answer.<br /> <br /> Although he experienced doing service business many times while doing chores, he had never met such a domineering guest.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know much about details, but it seems an outside peeping tom got inside ——”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? It was really troublesome, but it was strange? I was stopped by the guard at the gate earlier, I got in without permission while shaking them off——I did not see suspicious people in particular.”<br /> <br /> “E…?”<br /> <br /> As the man calmly uttered these words, Lux had a bad feeling.<br /> <br /> Stopped by guards, entered without permission?<br /> <br /> Then, don’t tell me——<br /> <br /> “Oh? A, you don’t have to say anymore. I get it.”<br /> <br /> And, while the man opened his usual eyes with no light, he raised his mouth into a smile, and pounded his hand.<br /> <br /> Then he looked straight at Lux and said confidently.<br /> <br /> “The culprit is you, with a face like a woman, you transformationist.”<br /> <br /> “You’re wrong! It’s you! The peeping intruder who went in without permission!”<br /> <br /> “Oh, I see. This country will treat it like that. It is a cruel custom.”<br /> <br /> “Any country will do the same! Please leave the campus quickly!”<br /> <br /> “Yare yare. How awful, there was also unreasonable treatment. Even though I was called directly by the Queen of this country, I was told to get out.”<br /> <br /> “……!? What, just now——？”<br /> <br /> The moment when Lux showed a dubious face, the man took out a document from his chest pocket and showed it to him.<br /> <br /> “A letter from the Queen. Let me say it again. I request you to show me before the school headmaster. New Kingdom chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The man said with a sneer.<br /> <br /> It seemed that he knew Lux’s position and added inside also a little provocation, Lux decided not to respond to it.<br /> <br /> “……I understand.”<br /> <br /> Lux had also seen the Queen’s letter and signature.<br /> <br /> Although he did not know who he was, but what the man said was true.<br /> <br /> Lux decided to guide the man to the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Fortunately or unfortunately, the body measurement seemed to have ended safely, and no sign of girls could be seen around.<br /> <br /> However, unlike the previous time, Lux tightened his face and entered the school building.<br /> <br /> He was aware that the unknown man was not a good character.<br /> <br /> “It’s a nice academy. Morale is also high, and the level of practice is also so so. It is also interesting to have a policy of educating women who are well-manned in Drag-ride. However, it is unnecessary for my subordinates. Are you not dissatisfied even if you see it?”<br /> <br /> After looking around to appraisal, the man spoke unexpectedly.<br /> <br /> “What do you mean?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned with a vigilant voice, he heard footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> Coming in a hurry, a middle-aged man wearing a robe and two young men.<br /> <br /> If he remembered correctly, they were the chiefs of the new kingdom and the school secretary.<br /> <br /> “This, this is, thank you for coming from such a long trip, sir Singlen. It seems that you came a little bit earlier than the original scheduled time——”<br /> <br /> “I’m a busy man unlike you. I do not like being kept waiting so I let myself in. Has the school headmaster known of this meeting?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, it has been sent to inform her before.”<br /> <br /> Even with the man’s rude attitude, the two men continued to abide by the etiquette, Lux showed a puzzle expression,<br /> <br /> “It was a hard time chore boy. As a reward, let me give you the honor of knowing my name.”<br /> <br /> The black man’s fearless smile, and he spoke his words in a tone that looked down from very high.<br /> <br /> “Singlen Shelbrit. Vice captain of states alliance’s Drag-Ride force, the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, affiliated to the Blackend Kingdom, head of the White Ridge Knights regiment, those are——some trivial titles of this great me.”<br /> <br /> “”Seven Dragon Paladin”, Vice captain….!?”<br /> <br /> Reflectively, Lux repeated like a parrot.<br /> <br /> “The troublesome guys call me “Blue Tyrant”. Call me whatever you like, chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The threat of Phantom God Beast (Abyss) growing year by year.<br /> <br /> To counteract the seven Ruins activating, each country selected one Drag-Knight as their representative, a total of seven Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> It was an elite unit gathering representatives from various countries that would investigate the Ruins with their own authority and acted as a fighting force against those threats in case of emergency.<br /> <br /> Not all of them had yet been decided, but among them the captain and the vice captain were judged based from past record, and it seemed to be decided by discussion.<br /> <br /> In other words, it meant that he had such a tremendous outstanding track record on a worldwide scale.<br /> <br /> At the last All-Dragon Battle outside of school——The man did not show up because of the restrictions on the official candidate, but there was still stronger people in the world.<br /> <br /> (——But, why such a person is in the school of the new kingdom?)<br /> <br /> No way, was the threat like the Demonic Beast of The End (Ragnarok) approaching?<br /> <br /> “Oh, didn’t they tell you? The upper part of the country was also surprisingly scattered.”<br /> <br /> As if seeing through Lux’s thought, Singlen mouth bent into a curve.<br /> <br /> His obvious imprudent way of speaking made the consul and the secretary behind stunned.<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry, my affair here is just an interview. The “Seven Dragon Paladin” of this country has not been decided yet. Before the meeting that takes place in the near future, I hope that each country decides at least one good candidate.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s it. Can you do me one thing, chore boy. I want you to keep a watch on this place. I feel somewhat better than being watched by those two with a thin face.”<br /> <br /> In the corridor facing the long courtyard, Singlen said to Lux.<br /> <br /> This had been more than the level of rude, it could be said that his mouth was dirty, but Lux wasn’t in the mood to refuse.<br /> <br /> “……..It doesn’t guarantee that I will be allowed to do it.”<br /> <br /> “It’s done. It’s me who decided it. ——Okay, I’ll leave it to you.”<br /> <br /> After that, the man named Singlen went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> (That man, what on earth was he thinking…..?)<br /> <br /> After that, when asking if he could watch over the room to Relie who came, “Really? Then please do so.” he easily got permitted<br /> <br /> As he was standing in front of the door for a while, the first who came over was Lisha.<br /> <br /> “A-re? If it’s not you, Lux. What are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> Looking at the Lux who was watching for some reasons, she widened her eyes surprised.<br /> <br /> Perhaps, it was probably that the people who would receive this interview had been decided in advance.<br /> <br /> “There was something happening, and then it became such a strange situation.”<br /> <br /> “What. I thought I’d have you on the same seat as my knight, that’s a shame.”<br /> <br /> Then with a proud face she crossed her arm which looked cute, Lux’s expression also relaxed.<br /> <br /> “But——Please be careful. The vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, is quite an odd man.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry. There are many strange people in this school and I am accustomed to dealing with them. Besides——In a way, I’m also the princess of this country.”<br /> <br /> She said so confidently, then left a “Then, please stand watching”, she walked inside the room.<br /> <br /> Clack, a few minute after the door was closed.<br /> <br /> Since he couldn’t freely eavesdropping, Lux was waiting at the distance——<br /> <br /> “Haa!? Stop joking! Who are you, calling people like that!?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Lisha roared, it could be heard outside the room.<br /> <br /> “No more talking. I’m going home! I don’t have free time to go with your nonsense!”<br /> <br /> Then it seemed that the conclusion of the discussion had arrived soon, Lisha came out of the room.<br /> <br /> From the outrageous attitude of that Singlen, it was possible to expect it to a certain degree, but this result was still a little surprising for Lux.<br /> <br /> Lisha’s character was simple and straightforward on the surface, but in fact she would use strategy, and also able to see through nature of problems.<br /> <br /> For negotiations to break so quickly, it was hard to imagine.<br /> <br /> What Singlen was trying to do, Lux was being a little concerned about it.<br /> <br /> “What a rude man!? Has the Blackend Kingdom quality become like that!?”<br /> <br /> “Ano, Lisha-sama. I understand your feelings, but this is the corridor——”<br /> <br /> Seeing steam coming out from Lisha’s head, Lux persuaded her with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Lisha complained for a while then left, and then there was another footstep coming near Lux.<br /> <br /> “What a surprise, I didn’t think we could meet here, Lux”<br /> <br /> The girl wearing a dignified atmosphere, third year student Celis.<br /> <br /> “I was called here, to receive an interview as a candidate for the “Seven Dragons Paladin” of the New Kingdom——Don’t tell me, you too?”<br /> <br /> “No, I just have some reasons, I’m supposed to be a guard here.”<br /> <br /> “Is that so. I can’t be panicked in front face of my junior. The opponent is the “Blue Tyrant”, I have to keep it in mind.”<br /> <br /> Her tone was as serious as usual.<br /> <br /> But compared to thinking that was “Really Celis-like”, Lux was more concerned about another word.<br /> <br /> “………About Singlen, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “To some extent ——if you do not mind, can I speak what I know?”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded reflexively.<br /> <br /> Because time was running out, Celis made it very simple, but Lux learned about Singlen.<br /> <br /> A man from the Blackend Kingdom, he emerged immediately as a striking figure after the Drag-Ride was excavated, with overwhelming ability, he climbed to the rank of general.<br /> <br /> However, after a period of time, after a large-scale civil strife, he was punished by the king for his merciless fighting style, it was said that he was robbed of the title knight.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know the truth, but the King seems to be afraid of his ability and kept him away from the royal family? There seems to be that theory, Later, Sir Singlen left the Imperial City.”<br /> <br /> Lux felt that the theory was highly believable.<br /> <br /> An era in which various things suddenly changed due to existence of Drag-ride, which was still about several years after the ruins were found.<br /> <br /> There was too strong military Drag-Knight that appeared, it was no wonder that people would fear his growing power.<br /> <br /> “However, as we all know, a large-scale natural disaster has occurred in various places, including the Blackend Kingdom from the other day. The existence of a new type of humanoid Phantom God Beast (Abyss) called Nocturnal…..”<br /> <br /> After the end of the Dragon Tournament, Lux also learned from Raigree instructor about the matter.<br /> <br /> “The Blackend Kingdom lost its main force due to the battle, I heard that Sir Singlen was called to the King’s Castle again. Just before the former king was killed in battle and was substituted.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s all I know. Then, I’ll go first.”<br /> <br /> As Celis finished saying, she quickly went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Unlike Lisha, if it was Celis who didn’t act straightforwardly, she would be able to avoid being on the same pace as Singlen. Lux thought.<br /> <br /> “Yes. Is, that so….? No, I am honored to be praised. But——eh?”<br /> <br /> Although he had no attention of eavesdropping, but he could hear a relatively calm voice.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the meeting was over in a matter of minutes, Celis came out of the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Her face was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “What happened?”<br /> <br /> “No, nothing special….I got praised for my quality as a Drag-Knight, but the details about the subject, he seems to be avoiding it.”<br /> <br /> “Avoiding the main issue?”<br /> <br /> “And, of course, these contents should not be revealed to others, so let it be——”<br /> <br /> “Ah, I’m sorry.”<br /> <br /> With Celis words, Lux also noticed the danger of his remark.<br /> <br /> Soon after he regretted asking promptly, Singlen patted Lux on the shoulder.<br /> <br /> “It’s over, chore boy. Come and see me outside. That’s my last request.”<br /> <br /> “……..understood.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded and walked by Singlen’s side.<br /> <br /> Did they know the news of Singlen coming to the academy?<br /> <br /> The appearance of the girl students looking at Lux in a long distance was seen in some places.<br /> <br /> “——You don’t ask me what I said to the two in the interview?”<br /> <br /> “If you don’t mind, please tell me.”<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Can’t tell you.”<br /> <br /> “……..Is that so.”<br /> <br /> As Lux tone was mixed with a sigh, Singlen quivered his shoulders and laughed.<br /> <br /> “Kukukuku, don’t make such a face. Do you think it’s hard to understand? A man purposely received a royal command from the Blackend Kingdom to come all the way here, why did he take a stuffy attitude towards those two girls?”<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> The eye reflecting the bottomless darkness looked into Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> His eye was not laughing.<br /> <br /> Only his mouth was slightly bowed and distorted.<br /> <br /> “Can you see through my intention? Chore-doing criminal.”<br /> <br /> “……..from the beginning you have no intentions of discussing. Is that right?”<br /> <br /> Lux answered immediately.<br /> <br /> Thinking carefully, it was very unnatural from the beginning.<br /> <br /> He visited the academy half a day earlier than planned, and also entered the campus without permission despite being stopped.<br /> <br /> At first glance he seemed to be just rude and arrogant, but this man who climbed up to the position of the royal knight’s leader, there was no way he didn’t understand how to behave.<br /> <br /> That was, contrary to the fact that the candidate must be determined as soon as possible, he didn’t intend to achieve his goal from the start.<br /> <br /> “Is that all? Well, it’s only half of it. How disappointing. The worth of your head was only a little more precious than the majority of the country council.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?”<br /> <br /> “Your understanding is really bad. Has your intuition slowed down just by taking care of the ladies.”<br /> <br /> Singlen turned a wicked smile at Lux.<br /> <br /> “I’m willing to put the story together. We’ll talk here. Haven’t I told you some hints? Didn’t I let you stand there deliberately, and let you hear our discussion?”<br /> <br /> “——could it be.”<br /> <br /> At this moment, Lux was aware of Singlen’s intentions.<br /> <br /> “You, chore boy. The “Weakest Undefeated”, former Acardia Empire Seventh Princes Lux Arcadia. I came to scout you out. As one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”.”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised and shocked, it penetrated Lux’s body at the same time, he was petrified.<br /> <br /> “Are you surprised? You thought that you were not supposed to be chosen? If so you’re stupid. Compare to 5 years ago, has this peaceful days turned you into a fool. Like this kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “Are you seriously saying that? To me——”<br /> <br /> “This is a boring conversation. Please stop acting in front of me. I need to pull the strongest man in this country as the vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. Not just on the surface, but the truly strong.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> How far this guy knows about myself?<br /> <br /> However, even if he saw through Lux’s identity as “Bahamut” user, Lux couldn’t admit he was the “Black Hero”.<br /> <br /> “Although I was certainly recommended from the consular officers of the kingdom to be the candidate for the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, I do not think that I am suitable, and I don’t intend to do so.”<br /> <br /> Although being on alert, Lux’s voice was unwavering, Singlen continued.<br /> <br /> “Don’t say such childish words. You used to be more adult like. No──Or that you just put on a mature look? In any case, you showed such performance at that age, you are not an ordinary man and you have qualifications for being the representative.”<br /> <br /> There was decisiveness in his tone.<br /> <br /> This tone was like he knew that Lux had destroyed the old empire in the past, Lux further raised his vigilance.<br /> <br /> “Do you know——about me and the Old Empire?”<br /> <br /> “It’s not like I don’t know. The upper part of the Old Empire had been associated with the Blackend Kingdom. Oh, I was getting along with your older brother from that time. Was his name Fugil Acardia?”<br /> <br /> “…….!”<br /> <br /> Instantly hearing these words, Lux gasped.<br /> <br /> Although he wanted to conceal his own shaking, but that man might have been seen through him.<br /> <br /> “It seems he’s missing since the coup d’état five years ago, but I don’t think the guy will die easily, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “No…..I know nothing.”<br /> <br /> “Well, that’s a pity … No, actually, the other day, I heard a story that my subordinate saw a man looking like Fugil.”<br /> <br /> “——Is that, true?”<br /> <br /> “You want to know? Just tell me. What, if you become one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, the opportunity to continue talking to me would come soon.”<br /> <br /> “…..then, can I ask one last question?”<br /> <br /> “It’s fine. But make it quick, time is precious. Even gold can’t buy my time.”<br /> <br /> Conceit, bold, and fearless.<br /> <br /> Singlen nodded, with an arrogant attitude befitting the title “Blue Tyrant”.<br /> <br /> “What is your real purpose? Promoting me to join the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, it isn’t just simply to bring stability to the world isn’t it?”<br /> <br /> “……Fu, what a troublesome kid. I was suspected quite a lot.”<br /> <br /> The school ground was surrounded by tall walls.<br /> <br /> They had arrived near the gate.<br /> <br /> “My mission and purpose are to protect this world, as a Drag-Knight, as the commander of Drag-Knight, what else is there?”<br /> <br /> “Well, I will talk about my purpose. I’ll tell you as a chore prince, I will protect this academy, I will become the power of everyone who goes here, it is now my wish.”<br /> <br /> He didn’t know Singlen’s true intention.<br /> <br /> As a “Seven Dragon Paladin”, why did he seek Lux’s power so much.<br /> <br /> However, regardless of what the other side’s intention, Lux had decided the answer.<br /> <br /> He once concealed his identity and destroyed the Old Empire, it was Lux’s wish.<br /> <br /> He tried to make a country without unreasonable tyranny and unjustifiable discrimination.<br /> <br /> And now, to protect this new kingdom from the threat from other countries and Phantom God Beasts (Abyss), to support the power of the countries of the young girls with his own strength.<br /> <br /> For that reason, he became an exclusive knight of Princess Lisha.<br /> <br /> “Ha ha ha. How awful, negotiation breakup, it’s a shame, my time has been wasted. I wanted you to be a “Seven Dragon Paladin” even now.”<br /> <br /> Singlen tilted his head slightly, only his mouth revealed that strange smile, staring at Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> Lux also returned a resolute line of sight to his opponent, just outside, seven people wearing white helmet and cloak covering their faces, immediately came up to stop the two.<br /> <br /> “My lord. We come to pick you up, it’s about time to leave the kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “……..I understand. Farewell, orphan of the old empire—— “The weakest undefeated”. You have to work hard to fulfill your wishes.”<br /> <br /> Saying that with a loud tone, Singlen walked out of the campus, and looked back.<br /> <br /> “But remember, never, will your wish comes true. Because I’ve never failed to achieve my purpose, and what you really want, is just boring self-sacrificing. ──Well then, let’s meet again, Hero.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> Even after hearing that final word, Lux didn’t even blink an eye.<br /> <br /> “The Blue Tyrant” and his followers gradually disappeared from the field of vision.<br /> <br /> The breathless encounter was over.<br /> <br /> But, why.<br /> <br /> Even though they didn’t resemble each other, an air somewhat like his older brother Fugil, Lux could sense it from Singlen.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> “So the result, “Over Limit” can no longer be used?”<br /> <br /> In the school ground after the storm had left.<br /> <br /> In the Drag-ride workshop (Atelier), Lisha who was wearing a white gown said so suddenly.<br /> <br /> “Yes, it seems so.”<br /> <br /> Putting his waist on the workbench, Lux answered Lisha who was watching him, and released “Bahamut” armor.<br /> <br /> A special system which released the output restriction of the Drag-ride which was usually restricted to avoid the burden of body and mind, Limit Break (Over Limit).<br /> <br /> For a while, it was thought that Lux’s body could not bear it, so it was forbidden to use it since the training camp, and as his physical condition stabilized now, in order to be prepared, he tried to repeat the steps but was unsuccessful.<br /> <br /> “But it’s strange. Don’t you remember it? The way of perfect Limit Break (Over Limit), even I don’t know it clearly——“<br /> <br /> “I do not know. Why only that time, I can do it——”<br /> <br /> I remember seeing the method of Limit Break (Over Limit) that La Cruche had done as the Ruin’s Supervisor (Gear Leader), I wonder if that was the reason for my memories?<br /> <br /> (…..Memory? No, I should have used the Limit Break (Over Limit) for the first time at that time. Or——）<br /> <br /> Am I forgetting something? Lux mind emerged this question.<br /> <br /> “It may be because Phi-chan was there. Maybe I forgot something——”<br /> <br /> “…..!? That, that airhead girl has nothing to do with this!? That…. this is still a problem, I’ll think about it myself. Hum.”<br /> <br /> After hearing Lux murmuring to himself, Lisha somehow anxiously shouted.<br /> <br /> Lux tilted his head curiously, as time went by.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 1 */</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 1 – Blue Tyrant==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> At that moment, the color of human skin filled his field of vision.<br /> <br /> This was a large room in one of the largest buildings of the academy.<br /> <br /> Besides Drag-Ride training, much of the remaining physical training - like kenjutsu and taijutsu - took place here. So, the first floor was padded with a non-slip material.<br /> <br /> The second floor of this building was used as a venue for meetings from time to time.<br /> <br /> Standing behind the wooden railings on the second floor, he could see all the girls below in their underwear.<br /> <br /> ''Wh-what’s going on here-!? This is bad!''<br /> <br /> As the footsteps grew louder, Lux hid deeper in the building.<br /> <br /> ''Am I stupid, what’s the point of hiding? All I’m doing is cornering myself and digging myself in deeper!''<br /> <br /> Luckily, there usually wasn’t anyone on the second floor, so all he had to do was continue hiding and not be discovered.<br /> <br /> Lux hid in the shadows. After waiting for the girls he was trying to avoid to walk past, he darted behind the armrest of a chair.<br /> <br /> ''Calm down, though I’m not completely sure how it ended up like this, but I will be killed if anyone finds me!''<br /> <br /> While trying to recall his original purpose for winding up in this place, Lux’s eyes inevitably drifted further down into the Shangri-La that was before his eyes below.<br /> <br /> Under the sunlight that came in from a window, the glossy nudes of the girls he called his schoolmates were as clear as day.<br /> <br /> Their skin shone in a healthy tone, they were even putting on some really alluring underwear.<br /> <br /> The blush of their cheeks, their defenseless skin and smiles of pure innocence.<br /> <br /> “Did your chest get bigger again? That’s so unfair~”<br /> <br /> “Of course not, it’s just that that pair she’s wearing is cuter and makes them stand out more.”<br /> <br /> “Sen-senpai! Don’t be so loud! After all, this place-”<br /> <br /> The room was filled with the soft breathing and sweet scent of girls, all of which were ''extremely'' stimulating to Lux.<br /> <br /> Feeling something was amiss, Lux decided to look for his target again, as his eyes landed on the half-naked girls, his heart rate started to rise again.<br /> <br /> ''W-why am I doing something that makes me look like a perverted peeping-tom?''<br /> <br /> But Lux had no choice.<br /> <br /> Before his illicit presence could be found out, Lux couldn’t shift his focus.<br /> <br /> Lux trembled at his situation as he recalled what transpired only a few minutes before....<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> “All right, as planned, we will be making the final arrangements for the promotion exams. There will also be mock exams for both the practical and written parts of the assessments. Are you all ready?<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> As Raigree-sensei’s stern voice resounded throughout the classroom, the students - including Lux - replied in unison.<br /> <br /> That morning, the class was filled with tension and uneasiness—even a bit of anticipation.<br /> <br /> The All-Dragon Battle in the capital had ended two weeks ago, and Autumn had arrived.<br /> <br /> Lux and his party returned to the City of Cross Field. Shortly after returning to the peace of campus life, a new event had arrived to interrupt their tranquility.<br /> <br /> That was the Drag-Knight’s Class promotion exam which took place every Spring and Autumn.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 5 levels of “Classes” for a Drag-Knight, based on one’s proficiency at piloting a Drag-Ride.<br /> <br /> There was the “Beginner Class”, who were only allowed to observe and take part in training sessions.<br /> <br /> Then there was the “Low Class”, who could take part in combating the Abyss when express permission was given.<br /> <br /> Above that was the “Middle Class”, which made up the bulk of the main Drag-Knight force, the “High Class”, that typically command the main force, and the special Class at the apex: “EX”.<br /> <br /> Of course, one's “Class” did not dictate everything. This was especially true for those girls who saw piloting a Drag-Ride as their lifelong dream. This test was but a gauge of their personal strength.<br /> <br /> “As said by the Headmistress a week ago, this year’s exams will be held in Wanheim. We, as the representatives of the New Kingdom must show our strength and not tarnish the name of our nation.”<br /> <br /> Moreover, this year’s situation was somewhat different.<br /> <br /> Usually, these Class promotion exams were held in the royal capital, but this year about half of the exams were taking place abroad.<br /> <br /> The joint test had the dual objective of strengthening the cultural exchange alliance and unifying the standard of Drag-Ride evaluation.<br /> <br /> So, the examinations would be in Wanheim, and the Academy students from the New Kingdom would be heading there to take them.<br /> <br /> “Your exams begin in 7 days, keep that in mind. Do your best and leave no regrets!”<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> The students once again replied in unison, Raigree-sensei quietly nodded her head.<br /> <br /> “Your written exam begins in 10 minutes. I expect you all to pay attention!”<br /> <br /> As she left, the classroom lightened up again<br /> <br /> “Uwaa~ we are having a written test next? …Ah…That’s too boring.”<br /> <br /> As the neighboring Tillfur complained loudly, Lux smiled.<br /> <br /> As planned, the mock writing exam began.<br /> <br /> Because Lux enrolled halfway through the year, even the basic questions were giving him a headache, but due to his studying sessions with Krulcifer in the library, he could just barely keep up with the questions.<br /> <br /> As the written exam ended, the practical exam was about to begin.<br /> <br /> The first part of the practical exam was a long-distance run.<br /> <br /> Then there were tasks that gauged the candidate’s strength, balance, etc. Following that were basic kenjutsu and taijustsu. Lastly was the Drag-Ride proficiency exam, where real blades and rounds were used.<br /> <br /> The Drag-Ride exam consisted of summoning and equipping, flight and weapon testing combined with various forms of other tests that would only get harder.<br /> <br /> Lux was able to handle all of these with ease. A few minutes later the bell sounded.<br /> <br /> “—Well that concludes the mock exam. Lux Arcadia, after this you are to proceed on alone. After changing into your uniform, you are to wait in the classroom. If you feel tired, or experience any pain, then proceed back to the dormitory to rest. If you find yourself bored, then go study in the library. I won’t force you to stay indoors, ''but'' you are not allowed to get approach any other building until given permission to do so.<br /> <br /> “Uh... Okay, understood.”<br /> <br /> Raigree-sensei’s instructions left Lux slightly puzzled. Just as he was ready to leave the training field—<br /> <br /> Lux felt a pat on his back.<br /> <br /> “Yo, my knight, how was the mock exam?”<br /> <br /> He turned around.<br /> <br /> The petite girl in the pilot suit bore an innocent smile.<br /> <br /> Lizsharte Atismata.<br /> <br /> The Princess of the New Kingdom. The girl who appointed Lux as her personal knight.<br /> <br /> That ponytail tied with a ribbon on the side of her blonde head, her red eyes filled with strength, her small body exuding an infinite confidence and enthusiasm. Lizsharte Atismata was that girl.<br /> <br /> She was the one who recognized the abilities of Lux - an orphan, branded a criminal of the Old Empire - and the one who suggested forcing him to enroll. Now that the two had grown close, Lux was truly grateful to her.<br /> <br /> “There was no problem, thanks to your adjustments, Lisha-sama. The machine was able to function really smoothly.”<br /> <br /> The “Wyvern” that Lux piloted was maintained by Lisha.<br /> <br /> With her specialized defense tuning as its base, Lisha also added a weapon she'd developed herself: the Scale Blade. Even Lux, who had seen a lot of customized Drag-Rides in his lifetime, thought that Lisha’s talent for this was one of a kind.<br /> <br /> “Of-of course it was thanks to me! You are going to use that in your exams at Wanheim after all. Also, I’m quite happy myself, since my knight is getting stronger!”<br /> <br /> Lisha nodded enthusiastically as she hugged Lux’s arm. From this angle, her petite body only served to emphasize her bountiful chest that was rubbing against his arm. Lux’s heart went ''doki-doki'', at that moment—<br /> <br /> “You're thinking highly of yourself.... It’s not like he's getting stronger because of ''you''.”<br /> <br /> Wearing the same outfit as Lisha, Krulcifer appeared from the side.<br /> <br /> Straight blue hair that reached down to her waist with a body that wasn’t just graceful but also well-proportioned.<br /> <br /> This girl’s beauty was almost fairy-like, she gave off a unique aura. She shrugged her hair elegantly as she approached.<br /> <br /> “Ah, Krulcifer-san, good work there. Tha-thanks to your guidance, I was able to successfully complete the written exam.”<br /> <br /> “Ara, that’s good news, looks like my nightly visits weren’t wasted...”<br /> <br /> “Wh-Wha……!?”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing Krulcifer’s incredibly vague description, Lisha blushed and started to panic.<br /> <br /> “Wha-What is this? Lux! Even though you already have me, you still fool around with this woman?”<br /> <br /> “No, no—She is just helping me with my studies!”<br /> <br /> Lux tried to clear up the misunderstanding, but Lisha just glared at Krulcifer suspiciously.<br /> <br /> “I'm the one who asked Lux to keep this a secret... If word got out that I was giving Lux extra lessons after classes, there would surely be unfortunate misunderstandings....”<br /> <br /> “Guh…… Well, it’s still really suspicious…… Anyway, since the written exam is over, let’s just forget about it.”<br /> <br /> “Certainly. Well, I believe we have our separate things to do after this, so I’ll take my leave first. It’s a pity that I’m going to work separately from Lux.”<br /> <br /> As Krulcifer smiled and left, Lisha nodded to herself.<br /> <br /> ''Huh……So what’s everyone going to do now?''<br /> <br /> As Lux wondered to himself, Lisha turned around and said to him.<br /> <br /> “…Right, that thing you left with me. It’s on the workbench in my workshop 'Atelier'. Can you get it by yourself?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I got it.”<br /> <br /> That thing referred to “Bahamut”. The sword that was kept in a black scabbard, a “Sword Device”.<br /> <br /> Since the mock exams only required the “Wyvern”, Lux left it with Lisha, as it’s troublesome to carry around.<br /> <br /> So far, their everyday life was peaceful.<br /> <br /> After Lisha left, Lux went to the workshop (Atelier) to recover the sword device of Bahamut.<br /> <br /> “Even so, last time was quite dangerous…”<br /> <br /> Although it was a dire situation, the symbol of the “Black Hero” - who had destroyed the former Empire - the Divine Drag-Ride Bahamut was used once again in the Imperial City.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, because of the immense chaos caused by the “Giant Soldier (Gigas)” raging at the All-Dragon Tournament, coupled with Queen Raffi and others' help, the city didn’t realize Lux’s true involvement.<br /> <br /> However, that didn't quell the people’s curiosity.<br /> <br /> Who was that Drag-Knight that saved the New Kingdom from the crisis? Could it be the “Black Hero” from five years ago?<br /> <br /> That rumor was whispered throughout the kingdom. It was a painful headache for Lux.<br /> <br /> At the Academy, the identity of the Black Hero was supposed to be a secret to everyone outside of the “Knights Squadron (Syvalles)”. However, if there was a student at the All-Dragon Battle auditorium, and she saw Lux wearing Bahamut, she would likely be able to recognize him, even at a distance.<br /> <br /> “It seems I need to be more careful until things calm down──.”<br /> <br /> Lux said to himself, picking up Bahamut’s Sword Device.<br /> <br /> Now that the outside of the scabbard was wrapped in pieces of white cloth, it looked very plain.<br /> <br /> “There shouldn't any problem with this …… right?”<br /> <br /> He exited the workshop (Atelier) and confirmed it was all right to proceed. Just then, the dorm mother appeared a ways away and started calling to Lux.<br /> <br /> “Hey, errand boy, I have something I want to ask you. Come here for a moment.”<br /> <br /> “——Ah, yes. I’m coming.”<br /> <br /> Because the sword and scabbard he'd just picked up was a hindrance, he left it on the curb, and went to listen to the dorm mother's request.<br /> <br /> The discussion was about the previous chores, mainly about the storeroom of the dormitory. Although this lasted for only a few minutes——<br /> <br /> “Ah-huh…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned to where he'd left the Bahamut sword device, the white cloth-swathed sword and scabbard that should have been resting on the curb wasn't! It had suddenly disappeared!<br /> <br /> Lux looked around in utter confusion and saw someone who looked like a first-year girl running away not far from him.<br /> <br /> “Wait for me! I just found my Sword Device!”<br /> <br /> He saw the girl chasing another student in a panic.<br /> <br /> And her hands were holding the wrapped scabbard——<br /> <br /> “——Don’t tell me!”<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively looked around the area.<br /> <br /> A short distance away, another Sword Device that was also covered in a white sheet rested against the curb.<br /> <br /> Lux immediately picked it up to check, but from a glance he knew that this sword was slightly different from his.<br /> <br /> The biggest difference was that the outside of the sword scabbard was trimmed with the name “Clariss” engraved in red.<br /> <br /> “Not good! That girl mistakenly took my sword——!”<br /> <br /> Perhaps she took advantage of the examination break to rest here. The result was that she had forgotten and left behind her Sword Device here. When she noticed, she came to get it in a hurry.<br /> <br /> Then, she accidentally mistook Lux’s nearby Sword Device as hers, and picked it up immediately.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Wait a bit! That’s mine——!”<br /> <br /> ''This is bad.''<br /> <br /> ''Really bad.''<br /> <br /> Even now at school, the rumor of “The mysterious Black Drag-Knight in the Kingdom's capital” was buzzing. So, the Black Sword Device mustn’t be revealed.<br /> <br /> Thinking about it, Lux was losing his calm.<br /> <br /> Why, after receiving multiple mock tests together, was Lux singled out to proceed separately?<br /> <br /> Though he wasn't able to figure out the reason then and there, he chased after the first-year with all the speed he could muster.<br /> <br /> Although she had a lead on him, he was still able to catch up.<br /> <br /> However, as soon as he was about to reach out to her, the figure of the girl disappeared inside the indoor practice grounds——a wooden building that was as large as a large inn.<br /> <br /> “Uh……!?”<br /> <br /> Just as Lux was just about to resume his pursuit, he was stopped by two girls at the door.<br /> <br /> “………Um, Lux-senpai isn't allowed in here. Because... we're doing special training inside.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, and as much as I personally want you to see——Ah, as expected, it’s not allowed. I’m truly sorry.”<br /> <br /> Both girls were standing with their arms spread out blocking his view. Both were blushing.<br /> <br /> Although the two of them looked like they were joking, they didn’t seem willing to let Lux through.<br /> <br /> “That... uh, a little girl who went in a moment ago forgot something——“<br /> <br /> “Ah, that’s all right. Because we will make sure she gets it later. What did she forget?”<br /> <br /> Although the gatekeeper girls said they could help, they seemed to be unable to move for the time-being. By then, it could be too late if the Bahamut Sword Device were unsheathed.<br /> <br /> Lux pondered the indoor training ground and then made his decision immediately.<br /> <br /> “Oh, I’m sorry. My mistake. Well, I'll be on my way!”<br /> <br /> Lux bid the gatekeeper girls farewell in a hurry, turned on his heel and left their sight. Immediately, after pretending to head off, he hid in the shade of a nearby tree. This time, while carefully surveying his surroundings, he snuck in from the side of the front entrance.<br /> <br /> Climbing up a tall tree on the side of the building, Lux jumped to the staircase to the second floor from there.<br /> <br /> ''……Success!''<br /> <br /> The two girls didn’t find him, and he finally reached the door of the indoor training field.<br /> <br /> The other end was connected to the second floor and roof, so he entered the building from there.<br /> <br /> This door on the second floor was badly constructed and not used normally, but just yesterday Lux had finished repairing it.<br /> <br /> “Great, now I can——!”<br /> <br /> Having been able to bypass the two gatekeepers and slip in, Lux initially felt victorious——But, he regretted instantly<br /> <br /> “……A-re?”<br /> <br /> A few seconds after he stepped in, his mind went blank.<br /> <br /> Looking from the second floor, Lux saw the training ground bathed with the color of skin.<br /> <br /> This vast space was covered with a smooth floor, and the floor also had a layer of red carpet.<br /> <br /> Underwear-clad girls were arranged in rows, and discarded uniforms were scattered here and there.<br /> <br /> “——Uwaa!?”<br /> <br /> Lux instinctively averted his eyes, and he hid in the shadows nearby.<br /> <br /> After a few seconds of confusion, Lux finally realized what was happening.<br /> <br /> ''Per-, perhaps these are ── body measurements?!''<br /> <br /> To handle a Drag-ride, accurate information such as height and weight along with simple physical ability were all important.<br /> <br /> And, as expected given he was the only man, they couldn’t let Lux do it together with the girls.<br /> <br /> The pieces finally fell into place in Lux's mind. Lux finally understood the reasons and intentions behind “After this you are to proceed on alone...”.<br /> <br /> ''——Argh, Now’s not the time to fixate on this screw up! I have to get out of here quickly!''<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively left the second floor back to the stairs and between the entrance, and then he heard the footsteps coming closer, he had to hide again in the shadows.<br /> <br /> “Strange... I thought I heard something from up here a little while ago……..”<br /> <br /> “Yeah? I thought this door was stuck shut, but now it's open?”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> *Kacha*, the door was opened, and the two gatekeeper girls appeared.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, the second floor was usually deserted, so the tables and chairs were stuffed with non-slip mats and wooden boxes, exercise equipment, and other things that weren’t used were piled here. Lux had many places to hide.<br /> <br /> However, there was only one way out, so it was impossible to leave with the two girls blocking the exit.<br /> <br /> If he was found at this point, of course, Lux would be caught as a peeping tom.<br /> <br /> ''Why, why am I in this kind of situation…!?''<br /> <br /> He was starting to lament to god.<br /> <br /> If they were only doing physical measurements now, it was unlikely that Lux’s Sword Device would be immediately unsheathed, but the first-year who took the Sword Device “Bahamut” would notice it sooner or later.<br /> <br /> Therefore, there was only one choice left for Lux.<br /> <br /> ''There, there’s no other alternative, I have to go for it now!''<br /> <br /> He must somehow elude all the girls, then retrieve the Sword Device “Bahamut”.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and walked up the passage on the second floor, which turned into a mid-sized storehouse.<br /> <br /> The two gatekeeper girls shouldn't be able to wander around soon given their roles as lookouts....<br /> <br /> As long as Lux stayed on the second floor, then discovery was less likely. But just in case, Lux grabbed a tablecloth off to his side and used it to cover his body.<br /> <br /> Then he crept out of the shadows, surveying the scene below through a gap between the handrail supports.<br /> <br /> Lux tried not to ogle the girls' bodies as much as possible and carefully searched. Finally, he found the first-year and the Sword Device.<br /> <br /> ''Great, I found it—— but how do I get it out?''<br /> <br /> If he went down to the first floor area where the physical measurements were taken, Lux surely would be found out.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that the area where the measurements were taken didn’t use all of the training field.<br /> <br /> If he moved to other rooms, where there were fewer eyes, he could get close without being detected.<br /> <br /> Lux adorned the tablecloth. He was about to go into the corridors outside the training ground——<br /> <br /> “Kyaaaaa!”<br /> <br /> Suddenly, the shrill screams of girls resounded outside the training ground.<br /> <br /> “Huh…!?”<br /> <br /> He felt his heart leap into his throat. He thought it might stop out of sheer terror.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that they hadn't discovered Lux.<br /> <br /> “What?! What!? What happened!?”<br /> <br /> “There are reports of a suspicious man outside! Some students saw him secretly slip into the campus!”<br /> <br /> “The peeping tom came again!? But we've pushed back the day for physical measurements several times now——“<br /> <br /> Then, the training ground became chaotic.<br /> <br /> Several female instructors shouted “Please calm down”, but once spread, the panic couldn’t be helped and instead only increased.<br /> <br /> Uneasily, Lux observed the situation downstairs from the shadow, his eyes met with Noct's. She was wearing lingerie that included a garter belt/<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just wanted to confirm where the first-year girl was. But, the result was that he was accidentally found by others, this was bad! Lux’s heartbeat began to accelerate.<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> Noct’s eyes widened, she blushed a bit at his seeing her, but then she immediately averted her eyes.<br /> <br /> Apparently, she guessed that there must be a good reason Lux was up there, so she let Lux go without further concern.<br /> <br /> “… Wait a minute...!? Someone is on the second-floor stairwell!!”<br /> <br /> A scream of a girl who climbed up from another place exposed where Lux was hiding.<br /> <br /> ''Damn…!''<br /> <br /> Because the incident disrupted his position, so his body also stood up slightly, the result was that he was exposed.<br /> <br /> But fortunately he was also dressed in tablecloths, so they didn’t see his face, but this was only a matter of time.<br /> <br /> Lux flew out of the shadows, and ran through the passage in full force.<br /> <br /> He only heard screams of the girls who saw him came from behind.<br /> <br /> For the time being, it was necessary to take off the tablecloth somewhere no one could see.<br /> <br /> “Why, why does it look like the first time I come to the academy……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux kicked the door, jumped from the middle of the stairs and onto the grass, rushed into the empty campus, and then ran to school.<br /> <br /> (Since everyone is doing physical measurement, there should not be anyone in the classroom yet——)<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, but<br /> <br /> “Kya——!? Oh no!? Someone entered the school building! Call for help!?”<br /> <br /> In the corridor he could see a girl wearing a green bow tie——a third year girl hurriedly escaped.<br /> <br /> (Not good!? Wrong move!?)<br /> <br /> Instructor Raigree said, “Do not get close to the library and girls’ dormitory.”<br /> <br /> It was here that the girls who finished the body measurement returned and changed their clothes.<br /> <br /> That meant——In the vicinity of this, there was a high possibility that there were girls in uniforms who had already finished changing clothes.<br /> <br /> “Stop! Call for backup quickly!”<br /> <br /> Along with the voice from behind, came the following footsteps of the students.<br /> <br /> With the cloth covering his head, his vision was poor so he couldn’t run fast.<br /> <br /> As he came to the stairs, Lux rushed to the second floor of the school building.<br /> <br /> Fortunately there was no one in the front, but the footsteps of the pursuers were increasing.<br /> <br /> “Ku……!?”<br /> <br /> (I can’t shake them off! I must——make a gamble!)<br /> <br /> In a desperate moment, Lux took off the table cloth in the last resort, and pushed open the door of the reception room for guests.<br /> <br /> From the scene just now, there should be a lot of students who had not finished the measurement.<br /> <br /> Especially in this reception room, the possibility that students were changing clothes was low.<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, and slid in with desperation.<br /> <br /> “——A.”<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, he lost the bet.<br /> <br /> “………!?”<br /> <br /> The room was full of luxurious ornaments, the ground was also covered with red carpet.<br /> <br /> In the familiar living room, a breathtaking scene was spreading.<br /> <br /> Carefully cared honey color long hair, under it was a pair of deeply transparent jade eyes.<br /> <br /> Among the body which was tall and well-balanced, the rich chest bulge that stuck out tightly, this contrast to the flawless glamour gave a vibe of dangerous beauty at first glance, making her more vivid and attractive.<br /> <br /> And her awe-inspiring atmosphere, with her appearance complemented each other.<br /> <br /> This great nobleman daughter of this caliber was as if the girl was specially tailored.<br /> <br /> Standing there was the most well-known academy strongest Drag-Knight, third year Celistia Ralgris.<br /> <br /> She was wearing light blue underwear, with her uniform neatly folded in front of her.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 07.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “Wha, wha-wha-wha——what are you doing, Lux!? I am——“<br /> <br /> After freezing for a few seconds, Celis screamed with red face.<br /> <br /> “So, sorry!? There’s a reason——!”<br /> <br /> When Lux was trying to defend himself in a hurry, the sound of running outside the corridor was heard.<br /> <br /> *Konkon*, after a light knock, a voice was spoken without waiting for a reply.<br /> <br /> “Excuse me, did someone come here!? Looks like a peeping tom entered into the campus, we were chasing this far——”<br /> <br /> “……..”<br /> <br /> To the voice of a girl who seemed to be a third year, Celis glanced at Lux with a combination of shame and anger.<br /> <br /> When Lux lowered his head apologetically, Celis let out a sigh “Haa…..”, and raised her voice toward the outside girl.<br /> <br /> “I didn’t see anyone suspicious. I will help as soon as I’m done changing clothes.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you! Well then!”<br /> <br /> And, along with the answer, the girl’s footsteps could be heard moving away from the outside of the living room.<br /> <br /> A couple of seconds after the greatest crisis had passed.<br /> <br /> Celis covered her lacy underwear with her hand, looking seriously at Lux.<br /> <br /> “Ano, Celis-senpai, this is——“<br /> <br /> “Really … I didn’t think there will be a scene where you would do such a thing … …”<br /> <br /> With her face faintly dyed red, Celis angrily muttered.<br /> <br /> The muttering of the girl who trusted him struck him with guilt, but there was no time to feel depressed.<br /> <br /> “Wait, please wait! Actually …”<br /> <br /> “Lux, peeking on girl changing clothes is not good, you know?”<br /> <br /> Celis scolded, with a tone for speaking to children who did mischief.<br /> <br /> Her face was full of shyness and angry, this scene made people felt freshness, it could somewhat be said to be quite cute.<br /> <br /> “Haa, what a shock. I never think Lux would do this, what happened to you? I have never scolded a young boy, so I am troubled, what a headache── That, especially in this kind of situation, I don’t know what to do.”<br /> <br /> Holding her chest with both her hands, Celis talked to herself.<br /> <br /> For some reason her appearance looked extremely grave, Lux got stiff and forgot to say his excuse.<br /> <br /> “——That’s it. This is the solution.”<br /> <br /> “Yes!?”<br /> <br /> Celis, whose eyes were suddenly shining, looked straight at Lux.<br /> <br /> “In our Ralgris family of the Four Great Noble, I heard rumors that there are traditional methods of mental correction for vassals. It seems there is a need to go deep in an isolated mountain for two weeks, then soon Lux should also regain his original beautiful heart.”<br /> <br /> “When that is over, it definitely will not be the original me, isn’t it!?”<br /> <br /> Celis confidently said, while Lux desperately denied.<br /> <br /> “That, that’s not the case, this is a bit, I have personal complicated circumstances! I, I will accept punishment for this later, for now ——“<br /> <br /> Then, Lux pleaded with sincerity.<br /> <br /> Celis who saw it stopped moving as if confused, then she began to think.<br /> <br /> “Lux’s circumstances……By any chance, that is, I heard rumor from Sharis, some trouble that only male has……. is it?”<br /> <br /> Celis whispered, her face showed a little confused expression.<br /> <br /> Then, Celis seemed to have decided, she released her hands exposing her body in lingerie.<br /> <br /> “…….I, I get it. If Lux says that much, I, I’ll only allow a little bit. But, but this is, a secret to other students, okay?”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about!?”.<br /> <br /> Hearing Celis said something so frightening, Lux unexpectedly blurted out.<br /> <br /> He didn’t know what kind of misunderstanding she had, but she definitely wasn’t thinking the same thing as he was.<br /> <br /> In a hurry he explained about his Sword Device to her, Celis suddenly realized.<br /> <br /> “This, this is serious! I’ll help as soon as I finished changing clothes, so quickly——“<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry! Thank you!”<br /> <br /> Lux somehow got forgiven, and started to run out of the living room.<br /> <br /> He passed through the corridor so as to avoid being seen, trying to escape the school building for the time being.<br /> <br /> But after a moment’s delay, Lux noticed that it was an incredibly bad idea.<br /> <br /> “Ha……!?”<br /> <br /> Was it because the student found him, or he was quite shaken by the sight of Celis in her underwear, he couldn’t focus anymore.<br /> <br /> However, the students who already wore uniforms had gathered in the downstairs of the school building which could be seen from the staircase, and escape was impossible without being seen.<br /> <br /> (Dammit…….!? That’s——I can’t get out!)<br /> <br /> Not long after Lux felt shaken, he heard footsteps approaching from the bottom of the stairs.<br /> <br /> Since downstairs was certainly dangerous, then he could only escape to the roof.<br /> <br /> When Lux embraced the last trace of hope by opening the door, suddenly someone from behind seized his wrist.<br /> <br /> “——Eh?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly there was a strong trembling feeling running across his spine, Lux hurriedly looked back.<br /> <br /> “Ara? I was wondering who made a sudden visit——so it was you, my lord?”<br /> <br /> “……Yoruka!? Why are you here!? ——And, what’s with that outfit?”<br /> <br /> Seeing someone who was so unexpected, Lux couldn’t help but opened his mouth wide.<br /> <br /> A beautiful black hair girl showing a bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> With perfect body curve, the girl, who had different eye color blue and purple on the left and right pupil, her name was Kirihime Yoruka.<br /> <br /> In the past she was an assassin known as “The Empire’s Assassin Blade” serving the Old Empire, she was an exotic girl with unparalleled ability as a Drag-Knight.<br /> <br /> Although they opposed each other for a short time because of her loyalty to the old empire and her purpose of “rebuilding the empire”, now she had sworn to become Lux’s faithful servant and had been doing her duty.<br /> <br /> Currently in order to secure her position, with Headmaster Relie’s help her admission procedures into the academy should be arranged but——<br /> <br /> “Yes, a few days ago they also helped me prepare this uniform. How do I look? My lord?”<br /> <br /> Usually Yoruka always wore a dark exotic dress, today was the first time he saw her in school uniform.<br /> <br /> Her bountiful chest wrapped in the blouse, and glossy lustrous thigh lines extending from the skirt, her beauty was dazzling.<br /> <br /> Although it was surprising to see in a glance, but because she had good looks from the start, there was not much discomfort from her appearance.<br /> <br /> “A, yeah, it suits you…. Wait, it’s not the time for that ——“<br /> <br /> Lux said shyly, but then he immediately recovered himself.<br /> <br /> The girls who were searching in the school building seemed to be coming to the roof soon.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux told her about the Sword Device of “Bahamut” being taken by mistake, as well as about the peeping tom coming to the campus which caused the commotion.<br /> <br /> “I see, it’ll be good to get back the Sword Device from that first year girl——and for my lord to be found here at school, it would be bad….. is that it?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka let out a smile, then she approached Lux.<br /> <br /> During this time they heard the commotion of the girls downstairs.<br /> <br /> “Wait, not here either? I wonder where he went?”<br /> <br /> “There’s still the rooftop——could it be?”<br /> <br /> Words like that could be heard, it was a desperate situation.<br /> <br /> “What should I do, Yoruka? If this goes on——”<br /> <br /> Lux had no choice but to ask, Yoruka revealed a bright smile.<br /> <br /> “This is simple, my lord. I have a plan.”<br /> <br /> She gently brought her lips to Lux’s ear and whispered.<br /> <br /> “Wait!? Anything, but that——!?”<br /> <br /> “If we don’t do it fast, they’ll come here, right?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka emerged a mischievous smile, then she crawled her hands into Lux’s clothes.<br /> <br /> Then, her suggestion was carried out——3 minutes later.<br /> <br /> *Don*, the roof door was flung open violently, the girls who were chasing him looked around, they noticed someone’s shadow from behind the wall and called out.<br /> <br /> “Hey, did someone come here!? Someone like a peeping——”<br /> <br /> “No one came here from a while ago? I’m a bit busy now, so can we do that later?”<br /> <br /> Faced with the urgent tone of the female students, Yoruka answered lightly.<br /> <br /> Of course, they didn’t give up just like that.<br /> <br /> “Maybe he hid somewhere. Let’s have a little look——……！？”<br /> <br /> The sound of them becoming petrified, even Lux could hear it.<br /> <br /> They saw, lying on the rooftop’s floor and tangling each other, the appearance of two girls.<br /> <br /> One of them, was a girl with beautiful black hair that fell on her own skin——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 02.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> And the other one, being pressed under, was a girl wearing a blouse and a skirt.<br /> <br /> Hidden by Yoruka’s hand which was holding her Sword Device, the girl’s face couldn’t be seen, but it was obvious that she was a student at this school.<br /> <br /> “You, you…..are——！？”<br /> <br /> Seeing this, the two female students were speechless.<br /> <br /> Only the girl underneath was wearing uniform, Yoruka was riding on her waist, wearing only her top and bottom underwear.<br /> <br /> That——couldn’t be imagined as anything else but a special tryst between girls.<br /> <br /> Looking at the girls who stiffened up with their red faces, Yoruka gently smiled.<br /> <br /> “As you can see, we haven’t seen any peeping tom. But it would be you two if you were to continue watching like this——”<br /> <br /> As she finished, with her gorgeous little lips, she gently overlapped them on the lips of the girl lying underneath.<br /> <br /> Lips and tongues, engaged in a long tangling movement.<br /> <br /> “——！？”<br /> <br /> The girl underneath let out a muffled voice.<br /> <br /> After about ten seconds, the kiss was over, Yoruka loosened her lips, and a transparent silver string was trailing from her tongue..<br /> <br /> Immediately after seeing that, Yoruka gazed again and the girls retreated.<br /> <br /> “Well, then please enjoy yourself!”<br /> <br /> “Sor, sorry for disturbing!”<br /> <br /> The door of the rooftop was closed violently, and there was sounds of footsteps running away.<br /> <br /> After a while, screams telling that they had lost sight of the peeping tom in school resounded.<br /> <br /> “Well, looks like it’s fine now.”<br /> <br /> As Yoruka heard it, she crawled down from Lux’s body, Lux murmured in a dying state.<br /> <br /> “I thought everything was lost ……”<br /> <br /> Or, it was better to say he’d die if this were exposed.<br /> <br /> And not to mention Lux’s mental state, as the only male student in the academy, he’d certainly kneel.<br /> <br /> “My Lord is exaggerating. Just let bygone be bygone.”<br /> <br /> “Although it seems like I’ve lost something important, but thank you….”<br /> <br /> Lux thanked her, turned and began to take off the uniform.<br /> <br /> Yoruka proposed a plan to fool the girls——That was for Lux to wear Yoruka’s new uniform, it could be described as a taboo approach.<br /> <br /> “Just, just that——there’s no need for the kissing part, right….?”<br /> <br /> When Lux turned his face red and raised a voice of embarrassment, Yoruka showed a little bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> “It was not unnecessary. And my lord response to women, after this time I can begin to understand.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> After all, her actual age should be one year younger than his, Lux felt speechless.<br /> <br /> “Then I am going to get back to my lord Sword Device. Please wait for a while, then look for opportunities to return from the roof to the school building.”<br /> <br /> “A, yeah. I’ve troubled you.”<br /> <br /> Saying it in a monotone, Lux reluctantly nodded.<br /> <br /> When Yoruka who once again wore her uniforms went down the stairs, Lux was released from tension and he sighed.<br /> <br /> About the Sword Device, it would be better to leave it to Celis and Yoruka.<br /> <br /> “Ha, somehow, I’m exhausted……”<br /> <br /> While looking at the clear sky, Lux powerlessly sat down.<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> A few minutes later. After, Lux’s Sword Device came back to his hand without being noticed by anyone.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the Triads and Airi also cooperated under Celis’s command, and came looking for Lux on the rooftop and handed it to him.<br /> <br /> “Thank you——And sorry for the trouble.”<br /> <br /> While giving thanks to the girl, Lux was able to get out of the school building<br /> <br /> “Fuu, I’m saved …”<br /> <br /> As he left the school building and wore the Sword Device he just got back, Lux sit on the curb of the courtyard and finally stroked his chest.<br /> <br /> Already most students had finished physical measurements and changed their clothes, and had come back to their rooms, Lux decided to take a rest for a while<br /> <br /> “Although I can feel rest assured … what was the noise a little while ago?”<br /> <br /> It was a misunderstanding that Lux entered the indoor practice ground, but an incident appeared as an outside peeping tom was entering the school building, which made a serious commotion.<br /> <br /> “A peeping tom. So who could it——”<br /> <br /> Tilting his neck, Lux murmured to himself..<br /> <br /> Lux was in a daze in the courtyard in autumn where falling leaves were dancing.<br /> <br /> “——You look free, little brat over there.”<br /> <br /> “……！？”<br /> <br /> Because of the unexpected voice from behind, Lux bounced up straight.<br /> <br /> A voice of a heavy and deep man, rarely heard in school.<br /> <br /> Although in a musical range that could be affirmed as a mature man, but it wasn’t loud and rough, it had a unique intonation giving those who heard it a strong impression.<br /> <br /> When he turned around, there was a man who he had never seen before.<br /> <br /> His appearance was similar to Lux’s petite body.<br /> <br /> His face looked pretty young, at first glance he looked like a boy, but with somewhat old-fashioned expression and dangerous atmosphere around him, one would hesitate calling him a boy.<br /> <br /> He was wearing a slightly dark blue mantle, below that was a black suit, protected by a thin metal armor.<br /> <br /> Black hair under the hood, as well as his left eye was wearing a strangely shaped eye patch, decorated with metal pieces.<br /> <br /> But, stranger than his appearance, was his eye.<br /> <br /> Dark. Bottomless dark. Black pupil, such as the abyss where light could not be seen.<br /> <br /> Still, it was strange that his expressions and tone were not somewhat depressing.<br /> <br /> A shiny, hard polished black.<br /> <br /> He was a man with an atmosphere reminiscent of an obsidian incarnation.<br /> <br /> “You are——”<br /> <br /> When Lux was being stunned by his atmosphere, the man gently lifted his chin.<br /> <br /> “I’m a visitor. I’m looking for the Headmaster for some business. Come show me the way quickly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Lux was speechless again when he heard the man’s order.<br /> <br /> Why a man who looked like a boy like this, being so bossy.<br /> <br /> “E, etou——Please wait. In the first place, who are you?”<br /> <br /> “You’re a man that really like to ask trivial stuffs? Who am I, how should I say it I wonder?”<br /> <br /> His eyes opened wide, the man distorted his mouth into a bow shape, and laughed strangely.<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Because here is within the grounds of the Royal Military Academy, I cannot guide you anywhere unless you tell me who you are. Moreover——I’m kind of busy right now.”<br /> <br /> “That’s too bad, but I don’t mind? After you lead me there, I will handle it myself.”<br /> <br /> “Not that, I said….”<br /> <br /> Even Lux didn’t know how to answer.<br /> <br /> Although he experienced doing service business many times while doing chores, he had never met such a domineering guest.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know much about details, but it seems an outside peeping tom got inside ——”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? It was really troublesome, but it was strange? I was stopped by the guard at the gate earlier, I got in without permission while shaking them off——I did not see suspicious people in particular.”<br /> <br /> “E…?”<br /> <br /> As the man calmly uttered these words, Lux had a bad feeling.<br /> <br /> Stopped by guards, entered without permission?<br /> <br /> Then, don’t tell me——<br /> <br /> “Oh? A, you don’t have to say anymore. I get it.”<br /> <br /> And, while the man opened his usual eyes with no light, he raised his mouth into a smile, and pounded his hand.<br /> <br /> Then he looked straight at Lux and said confidently.<br /> <br /> “The culprit is you, with a face like a woman, you transformationist.”<br /> <br /> “You’re wrong! It’s you! The peeping intruder who went in without permission!”<br /> <br /> “Oh, I see. This country will treat it like that. It is a cruel custom.”<br /> <br /> “Any country will do the same! Please leave the campus quickly!”<br /> <br /> “Yare yare. How awful, there was also unreasonable treatment. Even though I was called directly by the Queen of this country, I was told to get out.”<br /> <br /> “……!? What, just now——？”<br /> <br /> The moment when Lux showed a dubious face, the man took out a document from his chest pocket and showed it to him.<br /> <br /> “A letter from the Queen. Let me say it again. I request you to show me before the school headmaster. New Kingdom chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The man said with a sneer.<br /> <br /> It seemed that he knew Lux’s position and added inside also a little provocation, Lux decided not to respond to it.<br /> <br /> “……I understand.”<br /> <br /> Lux had also seen the Queen’s letter and signature.<br /> <br /> Although he did not know who he was, but what the man said was true.<br /> <br /> Lux decided to guide the man to the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Fortunately or unfortunately, the body measurement seemed to have ended safely, and no sign of girls could be seen around.<br /> <br /> However, unlike the previous time, Lux tightened his face and entered the school building.<br /> <br /> He was aware that the unknown man was not a good character.<br /> <br /> “It’s a nice academy. Morale is also high, and the level of practice is also so so. It is also interesting to have a policy of educating women who are well-manned in Drag-ride. However, it is unnecessary for my subordinates. Are you not dissatisfied even if you see it?”<br /> <br /> After looking around to appraisal, the man spoke unexpectedly.<br /> <br /> “What do you mean?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned with a vigilant voice, he heard footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> Coming in a hurry, a middle-aged man wearing a robe and two young men.<br /> <br /> If he remembered correctly, they were the chiefs of the new kingdom and the school secretary.<br /> <br /> “This, this is, thank you for coming from such a long trip, sir Singlen. It seems that you came a little bit earlier than the original scheduled time——”<br /> <br /> “I’m a busy man unlike you. I do not like being kept waiting so I let myself in. Has the school headmaster known of this meeting?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, it has been sent to inform her before.”<br /> <br /> Even with the man’s rude attitude, the two men continued to abide by the etiquette, Lux showed a puzzle expression,<br /> <br /> “It was a hard time chore boy. As a reward, let me give you the honor of knowing my name.”<br /> <br /> The black man’s fearless smile, and he spoke his words in a tone that looked down from very high.<br /> <br /> “Singlen Shelbrit. Vice captain of states alliance’s Drag-Ride force, the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, affiliated to the Blackend Kingdom, head of the White Ridge Knights regiment, those are——some trivial titles of this great me.”<br /> <br /> “”Seven Dragon Paladin”, Vice captain….!?”<br /> <br /> Reflectively, Lux repeated like a parrot.<br /> <br /> “The troublesome guys call me “Blue Tyrant”. Call me whatever you like, chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The threat of Phantom God Beast (Abyss) growing year by year.<br /> <br /> To counteract the seven Ruins activating, each country selected one Drag-Knight as their representative, a total of seven Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> It was an elite unit gathering representatives from various countries that would investigate the Ruins with their own authority and acted as a fighting force against those threats in case of emergency.<br /> <br /> Not all of them had yet been decided, but among them the captain and the vice captain were judged based from past record, and it seemed to be decided by discussion.<br /> <br /> In other words, it meant that he had such a tremendous outstanding track record on a worldwide scale.<br /> <br /> At the last All-Dragon Battle outside of school——The man did not show up because of the restrictions on the official candidate, but there was still stronger people in the world.<br /> <br /> (——But, why such a person is in the school of the new kingdom?)<br /> <br /> No way, was the threat like the Demonic Beast of The End (Ragnarok) approaching?<br /> <br /> “Oh, didn’t they tell you? The upper part of the country was also surprisingly scattered.”<br /> <br /> As if seeing through Lux’s thought, Singlen mouth bent into a curve.<br /> <br /> His obvious imprudent way of speaking made the consul and the secretary behind stunned.<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry, my affair here is just an interview. The “Seven Dragon Paladin” of this country has not been decided yet. Before the meeting that takes place in the near future, I hope that each country decides at least one good candidate.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s it. Can you do me one thing, chore boy. I want you to keep a watch on this place. I feel somewhat better than being watched by those two with a thin face.”<br /> <br /> In the corridor facing the long courtyard, Singlen said to Lux.<br /> <br /> This had been more than the level of rude, it could be said that his mouth was dirty, but Lux wasn’t in the mood to refuse.<br /> <br /> “……..It doesn’t guarantee that I will be allowed to do it.”<br /> <br /> “It’s done. It’s me who decided it. ——Okay, I’ll leave it to you.”<br /> <br /> After that, the man named Singlen went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> (That man, what on earth was he thinking…..?)<br /> <br /> After that, when asking if he could watch over the room to Relie who came, “Really? Then please do so.” he easily got permitted<br /> <br /> As he was standing in front of the door for a while, the first who came over was Lisha.<br /> <br /> “A-re? If it’s not you, Lux. What are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> Looking at the Lux who was watching for some reasons, she widened her eyes surprised.<br /> <br /> Perhaps, it was probably that the people who would receive this interview had been decided in advance.<br /> <br /> “There was something happening, and then it became such a strange situation.”<br /> <br /> “What. I thought I’d have you on the same seat as my knight, that’s a shame.”<br /> <br /> Then with a proud face she crossed her arm which looked cute, Lux’s expression also relaxed.<br /> <br /> “But——Please be careful. The vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, is quite an odd man.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry. There are many strange people in this school and I am accustomed to dealing with them. Besides——In a way, I’m also the princess of this country.”<br /> <br /> She said so confidently, then left a “Then, please stand watching”, she walked inside the room.<br /> <br /> Clack, a few minute after the door was closed.<br /> <br /> Since he couldn’t freely eavesdropping, Lux was waiting at the distance——<br /> <br /> “Haa!? Stop joking! Who are you, calling people like that!?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Lisha roared, it could be heard outside the room.<br /> <br /> “No more talking. I’m going home! I don’t have free time to go with your nonsense!”<br /> <br /> Then it seemed that the conclusion of the discussion had arrived soon, Lisha came out of the room.<br /> <br /> From the outrageous attitude of that Singlen, it was possible to expect it to a certain degree, but this result was still a little surprising for Lux.<br /> <br /> Lisha’s character was simple and straightforward on the surface, but in fact she would use strategy, and also able to see through nature of problems.<br /> <br /> For negotiations to break so quickly, it was hard to imagine.<br /> <br /> What Singlen was trying to do, Lux was being a little concerned about it.<br /> <br /> “What a rude man!? Has the Blackend Kingdom quality become like that!?”<br /> <br /> “Ano, Lisha-sama. I understand your feelings, but this is the corridor——”<br /> <br /> Seeing steam coming out from Lisha’s head, Lux persuaded her with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Lisha complained for a while then left, and then there was another footstep coming near Lux.<br /> <br /> “What a surprise, I didn’t think we could meet here, Lux”<br /> <br /> The girl wearing a dignified atmosphere, third year student Celis.<br /> <br /> “I was called here, to receive an interview as a candidate for the “Seven Dragons Paladin” of the New Kingdom——Don’t tell me, you too?”<br /> <br /> “No, I just have some reasons, I’m supposed to be a guard here.”<br /> <br /> “Is that so. I can’t be panicked in front face of my junior. The opponent is the “Blue Tyrant”, I have to keep it in mind.”<br /> <br /> Her tone was as serious as usual.<br /> <br /> But compared to thinking that was “Really Celis-like”, Lux was more concerned about another word.<br /> <br /> “………About Singlen, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “To some extent ——if you do not mind, can I speak what I know?”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded reflexively.<br /> <br /> Because time was running out, Celis made it very simple, but Lux learned about Singlen.<br /> <br /> A man from the Blackend Kingdom, he emerged immediately as a striking figure after the Drag-Ride was excavated, with overwhelming ability, he climbed to the rank of general.<br /> <br /> However, after a period of time, after a large-scale civil strife, he was punished by the king for his merciless fighting style, it was said that he was robbed of the title knight.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know the truth, but the King seems to be afraid of his ability and kept him away from the royal family? There seems to be that theory, Later, Sir Singlen left the Imperial City.”<br /> <br /> Lux felt that the theory was highly believable.<br /> <br /> An era in which various things suddenly changed due to existence of Drag-ride, which was still about several years after the ruins were found.<br /> <br /> There was too strong military Drag-Knight that appeared, it was no wonder that people would fear his growing power.<br /> <br /> “However, as we all know, a large-scale natural disaster has occurred in various places, including the Blackend Kingdom from the other day. The existence of a new type of humanoid Phantom God Beast (Abyss) called Nocturnal…..”<br /> <br /> After the end of the Dragon Tournament, Lux also learned from Raigree instructor about the matter.<br /> <br /> “The Blackend Kingdom lost its main force due to the battle, I heard that Sir Singlen was called to the King’s Castle again. Just before the former king was killed in battle and was substituted.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s all I know. Then, I’ll go first.”<br /> <br /> As Celis finished saying, she quickly went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Unlike Lisha, if it was Celis who didn’t act straightforwardly, she would be able to avoid being on the same pace as Singlen. Lux thought.<br /> <br /> “Yes. Is, that so….? No, I am honored to be praised. But——eh?”<br /> <br /> Although he had no attention of eavesdropping, but he could hear a relatively calm voice.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the meeting was over in a matter of minutes, Celis came out of the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Her face was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “What happened?”<br /> <br /> “No, nothing special….I got praised for my quality as a Drag-Knight, but the details about the subject, he seems to be avoiding it.”<br /> <br /> “Avoiding the main issue?”<br /> <br /> “And, of course, these contents should not be revealed to others, so let it be——”<br /> <br /> “Ah, I’m sorry.”<br /> <br /> With Celis words, Lux also noticed the danger of his remark.<br /> <br /> Soon after he regretted asking promptly, Singlen patted Lux on the shoulder.<br /> <br /> “It’s over, chore boy. Come and see me outside. That’s my last request.”<br /> <br /> “……..understood.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded and walked by Singlen’s side.<br /> <br /> Did they know the news of Singlen coming to the academy?<br /> <br /> The appearance of the girl students looking at Lux in a long distance was seen in some places.<br /> <br /> “——You don’t ask me what I said to the two in the interview?”<br /> <br /> “If you don’t mind, please tell me.”<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Can’t tell you.”<br /> <br /> “……..Is that so.”<br /> <br /> As Lux tone was mixed with a sigh, Singlen quivered his shoulders and laughed.<br /> <br /> “Kukukuku, don’t make such a face. Do you think it’s hard to understand? A man purposely received a royal command from the Blackend Kingdom to come all the way here, why did he take a stuffy attitude towards those two girls?”<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> The eye reflecting the bottomless darkness looked into Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> His eye was not laughing.<br /> <br /> Only his mouth was slightly bowed and distorted.<br /> <br /> “Can you see through my intention? Chore-doing criminal.”<br /> <br /> “……..from the beginning you have no intentions of discussing. Is that right?”<br /> <br /> Lux answered immediately.<br /> <br /> Thinking carefully, it was very unnatural from the beginning.<br /> <br /> He visited the academy half a day earlier than planned, and also entered the campus without permission despite being stopped.<br /> <br /> At first glance he seemed to be just rude and arrogant, but this man who climbed up to the position of the royal knight’s leader, there was no way he didn’t understand how to behave.<br /> <br /> That was, contrary to the fact that the candidate must be determined as soon as possible, he didn’t intend to achieve his goal from the start.<br /> <br /> “Is that all? Well, it’s only half of it. How disappointing. The worth of your head was only a little more precious than the majority of the country council.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?”<br /> <br /> “Your understanding is really bad. Has your intuition slowed down just by taking care of the ladies.”<br /> <br /> Singlen turned a wicked smile at Lux.<br /> <br /> “I’m willing to put the story together. We’ll talk here. Haven’t I told you some hints? Didn’t I let you stand there deliberately, and let you hear our discussion?”<br /> <br /> “——could it be.”<br /> <br /> At this moment, Lux was aware of Singlen’s intentions.<br /> <br /> “You, chore boy. The “Weakest Undefeated”, former Acardia Empire Seventh Princes Lux Arcadia. I came to scout you out. As one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”.”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised and shocked, it penetrated Lux’s body at the same time, he was petrified.<br /> <br /> “Are you surprised? You thought that you were not supposed to be chosen? If so you’re stupid. Compare to 5 years ago, has this peaceful days turned you into a fool. Like this kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “Are you seriously saying that? To me——”<br /> <br /> “This is a boring conversation. Please stop acting in front of me. I need to pull the strongest man in this country as the vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. Not just on the surface, but the truly strong.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> How far this guy knows about myself?<br /> <br /> However, even if he saw through Lux’s identity as “Bahamut” user, Lux couldn’t admit he was the “Black Hero”.<br /> <br /> “Although I was certainly recommended from the consular officers of the kingdom to be the candidate for the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, I do not think that I am suitable, and I don’t intend to do so.”<br /> <br /> Although being on alert, Lux’s voice was unwavering, Singlen continued.<br /> <br /> “Don’t say such childish words. You used to be more adult like. No──Or that you just put on a mature look? In any case, you showed such performance at that age, you are not an ordinary man and you have qualifications for being the representative.”<br /> <br /> There was decisiveness in his tone.<br /> <br /> This tone was like he knew that Lux had destroyed the old empire in the past, Lux further raised his vigilance.<br /> <br /> “Do you know——about me and the Old Empire?”<br /> <br /> “It’s not like I don’t know. The upper part of the Old Empire had been associated with the Blackend Kingdom. Oh, I was getting along with your older brother from that time. Was his name Fugil Acardia?”<br /> <br /> “…….!”<br /> <br /> Instantly hearing these words, Lux gasped.<br /> <br /> Although he wanted to conceal his own shaking, but that man might have been seen through him.<br /> <br /> “It seems he’s missing since the coup d’état five years ago, but I don’t think the guy will die easily, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “No…..I know nothing.”<br /> <br /> “Well, that’s a pity … No, actually, the other day, I heard a story that my subordinate saw a man looking like Fugil.”<br /> <br /> “——Is that, true?”<br /> <br /> “You want to know? Just tell me. What, if you become one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, the opportunity to continue talking to me would come soon.”<br /> <br /> “…..then, can I ask one last question?”<br /> <br /> “It’s fine. But make it quick, time is precious. Even gold can’t buy my time.”<br /> <br /> Conceit, bold, and fearless.<br /> <br /> Singlen nodded, with an arrogant attitude befitting the title “Blue Tyrant”.<br /> <br /> “What is your real purpose? Promoting me to join the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, it isn’t just simply to bring stability to the world isn’t it?”<br /> <br /> “……Fu, what a troublesome kid. I was suspected quite a lot.”<br /> <br /> The school ground was surrounded by tall walls.<br /> <br /> They had arrived near the gate.<br /> <br /> “My mission and purpose are to protect this world, as a Drag-Knight, as the commander of Drag-Knight, what else is there?”<br /> <br /> “Well, I will talk about my purpose. I’ll tell you as a chore prince, I will protect this academy, I will become the power of everyone who goes here, it is now my wish.”<br /> <br /> He didn’t know Singlen’s true intention.<br /> <br /> As a “Seven Dragon Paladin”, why did he seek Lux’s power so much.<br /> <br /> However, regardless of what the other side’s intention, Lux had decided the answer.<br /> <br /> He once concealed his identity and destroyed the Old Empire, it was Lux’s wish.<br /> <br /> He tried to make a country without unreasonable tyranny and unjustifiable discrimination.<br /> <br /> And now, to protect this new kingdom from the threat from other countries and Phantom God Beasts (Abyss), to support the power of the countries of the young girls with his own strength.<br /> <br /> For that reason, he became an exclusive knight of Princess Lisha.<br /> <br /> “Ha ha ha. How awful, negotiation breakup, it’s a shame, my time has been wasted. I wanted you to be a “Seven Dragon Paladin” even now.”<br /> <br /> Singlen tilted his head slightly, only his mouth revealed that strange smile, staring at Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> Lux also returned a resolute line of sight to his opponent, just outside, seven people wearing white helmet and cloak covering their faces, immediately came up to stop the two.<br /> <br /> “My lord. We come to pick you up, it’s about time to leave the kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “……..I understand. Farewell, orphan of the old empire—— “The weakest undefeated”. You have to work hard to fulfill your wishes.”<br /> <br /> Saying that with a loud tone, Singlen walked out of the campus, and looked back.<br /> <br /> “But remember, never, will your wish comes true. Because I’ve never failed to achieve my purpose, and what you really want, is just boring self-sacrificing. ──Well then, let’s meet again, Hero.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> Even after hearing that final word, Lux didn’t even blink an eye.<br /> <br /> “The Blue Tyrant” and his followers gradually disappeared from the field of vision.<br /> <br /> The breathless encounter was over.<br /> <br /> But, why.<br /> <br /> Even though they didn’t resemble each other, an air somewhat like his older brother Fugil, Lux could sense it from Singlen.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> “So the result, “Over Limit” can no longer be used?”<br /> <br /> In the school ground after the storm had left.<br /> <br /> In the Drag-ride workshop (Atelier), Lisha who was wearing a white gown said so suddenly.<br /> <br /> “Yes, it seems so.”<br /> <br /> Putting his waist on the workbench, Lux answered Lisha who was watching him, and released “Bahamut” armor.<br /> <br /> A special system which released the output restriction of the Drag-ride which was usually restricted to avoid the burden of body and mind, Limit Break (Over Limit).<br /> <br /> For a while, it was thought that Lux’s body could not bear it, so it was forbidden to use it since the training camp, and as his physical condition stabilized now, in order to be prepared, he tried to repeat the steps but was unsuccessful.<br /> <br /> “But it’s strange. Don’t you remember it? The way of perfect Limit Break (Over Limit), even I don’t know it clearly——“<br /> <br /> “I do not know. Why only that time, I can do it——”<br /> <br /> I remember seeing the method of Limit Break (Over Limit) that La Cruche had done as the Ruin’s Supervisor (Gear Leader), I wonder if that was the reason for my memories?<br /> <br /> (…..Memory? No, I should have used the Limit Break (Over Limit) for the first time at that time. Or——）<br /> <br /> Am I forgetting something? Lux mind emerged this question.<br /> <br /> “It may be because Phi-chan was there. Maybe I forgot something——”<br /> <br /> “…..!? That, that airhead girl has nothing to do with this!? That…. this is still a problem, I’ll think about it myself. Hum.”<br /> <br /> After hearing Lux murmuring to himself, Lisha somehow anxiously shouted.<br /> <br /> Lux tilted his head curiously, as time went by.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 2 */ Significant improvements to the English of this.</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 1 – Blue Tyrant==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> At that moment, the color of human skin filled his field of vision.<br /> <br /> This was a large room in one of the largest buildings of the academy.<br /> <br /> Besides Drag-Ride training, most of the other physical training - like kenjutsu and taijutsu - took place here. So, the first floor was padded with a non-slip material.<br /> <br /> The second floor of this building was used as a venue for meetings from time to time.<br /> <br /> Standing behind the wooden railings on the second floor, he could see all the girls below in their underwear.<br /> <br /> ''Wh-what’s going on here-!? This is bad!''<br /> <br /> As the footsteps got louder, Lux hid deeper in the building.<br /> <br /> ''Am I stupid, what’s the point of hiding? All I’m doing is cornering myself and digging myself in deeper!''<br /> <br /> Luckily, there usually wasn’t anyone on the second floor, so all he had to do was continue hiding and not be discovered.<br /> <br /> Lux hid in the shadows. After waiting for the girls he was trying to avoid to walk past, he darted behind the armrest of a chair.<br /> <br /> ''Calm down, though I’m not completely sure how it ended up like this, but I will be killed if anyone finds me!''<br /> <br /> While trying to recall his original purpose for winding up in this place, Lux’s eyes inevitably drifted further down into the Shangri-La that was before his eyes below.<br /> <br /> Under the sunlight that came in from a window, the glossy nudes of the girls he called his schoolmates were as clear as day.<br /> <br /> Their skin shone in a healthy tone, they were even putting on some really alluring underwear.<br /> <br /> The blush of their cheeks, their defenseless skin and smiles of pure innocence.<br /> <br /> “Did your chest get bigger again? That’s so unfair~”<br /> <br /> “Of course not, it’s just that that pair she’s wearing is cuter and makes them stand out more.”<br /> <br /> “Sen-senpai! Don’t be so loud! After all, this place-”<br /> <br /> The room was filled with the soft breathing and sweet scent of girls, all of which were ''extremely'' stimulating to Lux.<br /> <br /> Feeling something was amiss, Lux decided to look for his target again, as his eyes landed on the half-naked girls, his heart rate started to rise again.<br /> <br /> ''W-why am I doing something that makes me look like a perverted peeping-tom?''<br /> <br /> But Lux had no choice.<br /> <br /> Before his illicit presence could be found out, Lux couldn’t shift his focus.<br /> <br /> Lux trembled at his situation as he recalled what transpired only a few minutes before....<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> “All right, as planned, we will be making the final arrangements for the promotion exams. There will also be mock exams for both the practical and written parts of the assessments. Are you all ready?<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> As Raigree-sensei’s stern voice resounded throughout the classroom, the students - including Lux - replied in unison.<br /> <br /> That morning, the class was filled with tension and uneasiness—even a bit of anticipation.<br /> <br /> The All-Dragon Battle in the capital had ended two weeks ago, and Autumn had arrived.<br /> <br /> Lux and his party returned to the City of Cross Field. Shortly after returning to the peace of campus life, a new event had arrived to interrupt their tranquility.<br /> <br /> That was the Drag-Knight’s Class promotion exam which took place every Spring and Autumn.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 5 levels of “Classes” for a Drag-Knight, based on one’s proficiency at piloting a Drag-Ride.<br /> <br /> There was the “Beginner Class”, who were only allowed to observe and take part in training sessions.<br /> <br /> Then there was the “Low Class”, who could take part in combating the Abyss when express permission was given.<br /> <br /> Above that was the “Middle Class”, which made up the bulk of the main Drag-Knight force, the “High Class”, that typically command the main force, and the special Class at the apex: “EX”.<br /> <br /> Of course, one's “Class” did not dictate everything. This was especially true for those girls who saw piloting a Drag-Ride as their lifelong dream. This test was but a gauge of their personal strength.<br /> <br /> “As said by the Headmistress a week ago, this year’s exams will be held in Wanheim. We, as the representatives of the New Kingdom must show our strength and not tarnish the name of our nation.”<br /> <br /> Moreover, this year’s situation was somewhat different.<br /> <br /> Usually, these Class promotion exams were held in the royal capital, but this year about half of the exams were taking place abroad.<br /> <br /> The joint test had the dual objective of strengthening the cultural exchange alliance and unifying the standard of Drag-Ride evaluation.<br /> <br /> So, the examinations would be in Wanheim, and the Academy students from the New Kingdom would be heading there to take them.<br /> <br /> “Your exams begin in 7 days, keep that in mind. Do your best and leave no regrets!”<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> The students once again replied in unison, Raigree-sensei quietly nodded her head.<br /> <br /> “Your written exam begins in 10 minutes. I expect you all to pay attention!”<br /> <br /> As she left, the classroom lightened up again<br /> <br /> “Uwaa~ we are having a written test next? …Ah…That’s too boring.”<br /> <br /> As the neighboring Tillfur complained loudly, Lux smiled.<br /> <br /> As planned, the mock writing exam began.<br /> <br /> Because Lux enrolled halfway through the year, even the basic questions were giving him a headache, but due to his studying sessions with Krulcifer in the library, he could just barely keep up with the questions.<br /> <br /> As the written exam ended, the practical exam was about to begin.<br /> <br /> The first part of the practical exam was a long-distance run.<br /> <br /> Then there were tasks that gauged the candidate’s strength, balance, etc. Following that were basic kenjutsu and taijustsu. Lastly was the Drag-Ride proficiency exam, where real blades and rounds were used.<br /> <br /> The Drag-Ride exam consisted of summoning and equipping, flight and weapon testing combined with various forms of other tests that would only get harder.<br /> <br /> Lux was able to handle all of these with ease. A few minutes later the bell sounded.<br /> <br /> “—Well that concludes the mock exam. Lux Arcadia, after this you are to proceed on alone. After changing into your uniform, you are to wait in the classroom. If you feel tired, or experience any pain, then proceed back to the dormitory to rest. If you find yourself bored, then go study in the library. I won’t force you to stay indoors, ''but'' you are not allowed to get approach any other building until given permission to do so.<br /> <br /> “Uh... Okay, understood.”<br /> <br /> Raigree-sensei’s instructions left Lux slightly puzzled. Just as he was ready to leave the training field—<br /> <br /> Lux felt a pat on his back.<br /> <br /> “Yo, my knight, how was the mock exam?”<br /> <br /> He turned around.<br /> <br /> The petite girl in the pilot suit bore an innocent smile.<br /> <br /> Lizsharte Atismata.<br /> <br /> The Princess of the New Kingdom. The girl who appointed Lux as her personal knight.<br /> <br /> That ponytail tied with a ribbon on the side of her blonde head, her red eyes filled with strength, her small body exuding an infinite confidence and enthusiasm. Lizsharte Atismata was that girl.<br /> <br /> She was the one who recognized the abilities of Lux - an orphan, branded a criminal of the Old Empire - and the one who suggested forcing him to enroll. Now that the two had grown close, Lux was truly grateful to her.<br /> <br /> “There was no problem, thanks to your adjustments, Lisha-sama. The machine was able to function really smoothly.”<br /> <br /> The “Wyvern” that Lux piloted was maintained by Lisha.<br /> <br /> With her specialized defense tuning as its base, Lisha also added a weapon she'd developed herself: the Scale Blade. Even Lux, who had seen a lot of customized Drag-Rides in his lifetime, thought that Lisha’s talent for this was one of a kind.<br /> <br /> “Of-of course it was thanks to me! You are going to use that in your exams at Wanheim after all. Also, I’m quite happy myself, since my knight is getting stronger!”<br /> <br /> Lisha nodded enthusiastically as she hugged Lux’s arm. From this angle, her petite body only served to emphasize her bountiful chest that was rubbing against his arm. Lux’s heart went ''doki-doki'', at that moment—<br /> <br /> “You're thinking highly of yourself.... It’s not like he's getting stronger because of ''you''.”<br /> <br /> Wearing the same outfit as Lisha, Krulcifer appeared from the side.<br /> <br /> Straight blue hair that reached down to her waist with a body that wasn’t just graceful but also well-proportioned.<br /> <br /> This girl’s beauty was almost fairy-like, she gave off a unique aura. She shrugged her hair elegantly as she approached.<br /> <br /> “Ah, Krulcifer-san, good work there. Tha-thanks to your guidance, I was able to successfully complete the written exam.”<br /> <br /> “Ara, that’s good news, looks like my nightly visits weren’t wasted...”<br /> <br /> “Wh-Wha……!?”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing Krulcifer’s incredibly vague description, Lisha blushed and started to panic.<br /> <br /> “Wha-What is this? Lux! Even though you already have me, you still fool around with this woman?”<br /> <br /> “No, no—She is just helping me with my studies!”<br /> <br /> Lux tried to clear up the misunderstanding, but Lisha just glared at Krulcifer suspiciously.<br /> <br /> “I'm the one who asked Lux to keep this a secret... If word got out that I was giving Lux extra lessons after classes, there would surely be unfortunate misunderstandings....”<br /> <br /> “Guh…… Well, it’s still really suspicious…… Anyway, since the written exam is over, let’s just forget about it.”<br /> <br /> “Certainly. Well, I believe we have our separate things to do after this, so I’ll take my leave first. It’s a pity that I’m going to work separately from Lux.”<br /> <br /> As Krulcifer smiled and left, Lisha nodded to herself.<br /> <br /> ''Huh……So what’s everyone going to do now?''<br /> <br /> As Lux wondered to himself, Lisha turned around and said to him.<br /> <br /> “…Right, that thing you left with me. It’s on the workbench in my workshop 'Atelier'. Can you get it by yourself?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I got it.”<br /> <br /> That thing referred to “Bahamut”. The sword that was kept in a black scabbard, a “Sword Device”.<br /> <br /> Since the mock exams only required the “Wyvern”, Lux left it with Lisha, as it’s troublesome to carry around.<br /> <br /> So far, their everyday life was peaceful.<br /> <br /> After Lisha left, Lux went to the workshop (Atelier) to recover the sword device of Bahamut.<br /> <br /> “Even so, last time was quite dangerous…”<br /> <br /> Although it was a dire situation, the symbol of the “Black Hero” - who had destroyed the former Empire - the Divine Drag-Ride Bahamut was used once again in the Imperial City.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, because of the immense chaos caused by the “Giant Soldier (Gigas)” raging at the All-Dragon Tournament, coupled with Queen Raffi and others' help, the city didn’t realize Lux’s true involvement.<br /> <br /> However, that didn't quell the people’s curiosity.<br /> <br /> Who was that Drag-Knight that saved the New Kingdom from the crisis? Could it be the “Black Hero” from five years ago?<br /> <br /> That rumor was whispered throughout the kingdom. It was a painful headache for Lux.<br /> <br /> At the Academy, the identity of the Black Hero was supposed to be a secret to everyone outside of the “Knights Squadron (Syvalles)”. However, if there was a student at the All-Dragon Battle auditorium, and she saw Lux wearing Bahamut, she would likely be able to recognize him, even at a distance.<br /> <br /> “It seems I need to be more careful until things calm down──.”<br /> <br /> Lux said to himself, picking up Bahamut’s Sword Device.<br /> <br /> Now that the outside of the scabbard was wrapped in pieces of white cloth, it looked very plain.<br /> <br /> “There shouldn't any problem with this …… right?”<br /> <br /> He exited the workshop (Atelier) and confirmed it was all right to proceed. Just then, the dorm mother appeared a ways away and started calling to Lux.<br /> <br /> “Hey, errand boy, I have something I want to ask you. Come here for a moment.”<br /> <br /> “——Ah, yes. I’m coming.”<br /> <br /> Because the sword and scabbard he'd just picked up was a hindrance, he left it on the curb, and went to listen to the dorm mother's request.<br /> <br /> The discussion was about the previous chores, mainly about the storeroom of the dormitory. Although this lasted for only a few minutes——<br /> <br /> “Ah-huh…?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned to where he'd left the Bahamut sword device, the white cloth-swathed sword and scabbard that should have been resting on the curb wasn't! It had suddenly disappeared!<br /> <br /> Lux looked around in utter confusion and saw someone who looked like a first-year girl running away not far from him.<br /> <br /> “Wait for me! I just found my Sword Device!”<br /> <br /> He saw the girl chasing another student in a panic.<br /> <br /> And her hands were holding the wrapped scabbard——<br /> <br /> “——Don’t tell me!”<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively looked around the area.<br /> <br /> A short distance away, another Sword Device that was also covered in a white sheet rested against the curb.<br /> <br /> Lux immediately picked it up to check, but from a glance he knew that this sword was slightly different from his.<br /> <br /> The biggest difference was that the outside of the sword scabbard was trimmed with the name “Clariss” engraved in red.<br /> <br /> “Not good! That girl mistakenly took my sword——!”<br /> <br /> Perhaps she took advantage of the examination break to rest here. The result was that she had forgotten and left behind her Sword Device here. When she noticed, she came to get it in a hurry.<br /> <br /> Then, she accidentally mistook Lux’s nearby Sword Device as hers, and picked it up immediately.<br /> <br /> “Wait! Wait a bit! That’s mine——!”<br /> <br /> ''This is bad.''<br /> <br /> ''Really bad.''<br /> <br /> Even now at school, the rumor of “The mysterious Black Drag-Knight in the Kingdom's capital” was buzzing. So, the Black Sword Device mustn’t be revealed.<br /> <br /> Thinking about it, Lux was losing his calm.<br /> <br /> Why, after receiving multiple mock tests together, was Lux singled out to proceed separately?<br /> <br /> Though he wasn't able to figure out the reason then and there, he chased after the first-year with all the speed he could muster.<br /> <br /> Although she had a lead on him, he was still able to catch up.<br /> <br /> However, as soon as he was about to reach out to her, the figure of the girl disappeared inside the indoor practice grounds——a wooden building that was as large as a large inn.<br /> <br /> “Uh……!?”<br /> <br /> Just as Lux was just about to resume his pursuit, he was stopped by two girls at the door.<br /> <br /> “………Um, Lux-senpai isn't allowed in here. Because... we're doing special training inside.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, and as much as I personally want you to see——Ah, as expected, it’s not allowed. I’m truly sorry.”<br /> <br /> Both girls were standing with their arms spread out blocking his view. Both were blushing.<br /> <br /> Although the two of them looked like they were joking, they didn’t seem willing to let Lux through.<br /> <br /> “That... uh, a little girl who went in a moment ago forgot something——“<br /> <br /> “Ah, that’s all right. Because we will make sure she gets it later. What did she forget?”<br /> <br /> Although the gatekeeper girls said they could help, they seemed to be unable to move for the time-being. By then, it could be too late if the Bahamut Sword Device were unsheathed.<br /> <br /> Lux pondered the indoor training ground and then made his decision immediately.<br /> <br /> “Oh, I’m sorry. My mistake. Well, I'll be on my way!”<br /> <br /> Lux bid the gatekeeper girls farewell in a hurry, turned on his heel and left their sight. Immediately, after pretending to head off, he hid in the shade of a nearby tree. This time, while carefully surveying his surroundings, he snuck in from the side of the front entrance.<br /> <br /> Climbing up a tall tree on the side of the building, Lux jumped to the staircase to the second floor from there.<br /> <br /> ''……Success!''<br /> <br /> The two girls didn’t find him, and he finally reached the door of the indoor training field.<br /> <br /> The other end was connected to the second floor and roof, so he entered the building from there.<br /> <br /> This door on the second floor was badly constructed and not used normally, but just yesterday Lux had finished repairing it.<br /> <br /> “Great, now I can——!”<br /> <br /> Having been able to bypass the two gatekeepers and slip in, Lux initially felt victorious——But, he regretted instantly<br /> <br /> “……A-re?”<br /> <br /> A few seconds after he stepped in, his mind went blank.<br /> <br /> Looking from the second floor, Lux saw the training ground bathed with the color of skin.<br /> <br /> This vast space was covered with a smooth floor, and the floor also had a layer of red carpet.<br /> <br /> Underwear-clad girls were arranged in rows, and discarded uniforms were scattered here and there.<br /> <br /> “——Uwaa!?”<br /> <br /> Lux instinctively averted his eyes, and he hid in the shadows nearby.<br /> <br /> After a few seconds of confusion, Lux finally realized what was happening.<br /> <br /> ''Per-, perhaps these are ── body measurements?!''<br /> <br /> To handle a Drag-ride, accurate information such as height and weight along with simple physical ability were all important.<br /> <br /> And, as expected given he was the only man, they couldn’t let Lux do it together with the girls.<br /> <br /> The pieces finally fell into place in Lux's mind. Lux finally understood the reasons and intentions behind “After this you are to proceed on alone...”.<br /> <br /> ''——Argh, Now’s not the time to fixate on this screw up! I have to get out of here quickly!''<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively left the second floor back to the stairs and between the entrance, and then he heard the footsteps coming closer, he had to hide again in the shadows.<br /> <br /> “Strange... I thought I heard something from up here a little while ago……..”<br /> <br /> “Yeah? I thought this door was stuck shut, but now it's open?”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> *Kacha*, the door was opened, and the two gatekeeper girls appeared.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, the second floor was usually deserted, so the tables and chairs were stuffed with non-slip mats and wooden boxes, exercise equipment, and other things that weren’t used were piled here. Lux had many places to hide.<br /> <br /> However, there was only one way out, so it was impossible to leave with the two girls blocking the exit.<br /> <br /> If he was found at this point, of course, Lux would be caught as a peeping tom.<br /> <br /> ''Why, why am I in this kind of situation…!?''<br /> <br /> He was starting to lament to god.<br /> <br /> If they were only doing physical measurements now, it was unlikely that Lux’s Sword Device would be immediately unsheathed, but the first-year who took the Sword Device “Bahamut” would notice it sooner or later.<br /> <br /> Therefore, there was only one choice left for Lux.<br /> <br /> ''There, there’s no other alternative, I have to go for it now!''<br /> <br /> He must somehow elude all the girls, then retrieve the Sword Device “Bahamut”.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and walked up the passage on the second floor, which turned into a mid-sized storehouse.<br /> <br /> The two gatekeeper girls shouldn't be able to wander around soon given their roles as lookouts....<br /> <br /> As long as Lux stayed on the second floor, then discovery was less likely. But just in case, Lux grabbed a tablecloth off to his side and used it to cover his body.<br /> <br /> Then he crept out of the shadows, surveying the scene below through a gap between the handrail supports.<br /> <br /> Lux tried not to ogle the girls' bodies as much as possible and carefully searched. Finally, he found the first-year and the Sword Device.<br /> <br /> ''Great, I found it—— but how do I get it out?''<br /> <br /> If he went down to the first floor area where the physical measurements were taken, Lux surely would be found out.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that the area where the measurements were taken didn’t use all of the training field.<br /> <br /> If he moved to other rooms, where there were fewer eyes, he could get close without being detected.<br /> <br /> Lux adorned the tablecloth. He was about to go into the corridors outside the training ground——<br /> <br /> “Kyaaaaa!”<br /> <br /> Suddenly, the shrill screams of girls resounded outside the training ground.<br /> <br /> “Huh…!?”<br /> <br /> He felt his heart leap into his throat. He thought it might stop out of sheer terror.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that they hadn't discovered Lux.<br /> <br /> “What?! What!? What happened!?”<br /> <br /> “There are reports of a suspicious man outside! Some students saw him secretly slip into the campus!”<br /> <br /> “The peeping tom came again!? But we've pushed back the day for physical measurements several times now——“<br /> <br /> Then, the training ground became chaotic.<br /> <br /> Several female instructors shouted “Please calm down”, but once spread, the panic couldn’t be helped and instead only increased.<br /> <br /> Uneasily, Lux observed the situation downstairs from the shadow, his eyes met with Noct's. She was wearing lingerie that included a garter belt/<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just wanted to confirm where the first-year girl was. But, the result was that he was accidentally found by others, this was bad! Lux’s heartbeat began to accelerate.<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> Noct’s eyes widened, she blushed a bit at his seeing her, but then she immediately averted her eyes.<br /> <br /> Apparently, she guessed that there must be a good reason Lux was up there, so she let Lux go without further concern.<br /> <br /> “… Wait a minute...!? Someone is on the second-floor stairwell!!”<br /> <br /> A scream of a girl who climbed up from another place exposed where Lux was hiding.<br /> <br /> ''Damn…!''<br /> <br /> Because the incident disrupted his position, so his body also stood up slightly, the result was that he was exposed.<br /> <br /> But fortunately he was also dressed in tablecloths, so they didn’t see his face, but this was only a matter of time.<br /> <br /> Lux flew out of the shadows, and ran through the passage in full force.<br /> <br /> He only heard screams of the girls who saw him came from behind.<br /> <br /> For the time being, it was necessary to take off the tablecloth somewhere no one could see.<br /> <br /> “Why, why does it look like the first time I come to the academy……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux kicked the door, jumped from the middle of the stairs and onto the grass, rushed into the empty campus, and then ran to school.<br /> <br /> (Since everyone is doing physical measurement, there should not be anyone in the classroom yet——)<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, but<br /> <br /> “Kya——!? Oh no!? Someone entered the school building! Call for help!?”<br /> <br /> In the corridor he could see a girl wearing a green bow tie——a third year girl hurriedly escaped.<br /> <br /> (Not good!? Wrong move!?)<br /> <br /> Instructor Raigree said, “Do not get close to the library and girls’ dormitory.”<br /> <br /> It was here that the girls who finished the body measurement returned and changed their clothes.<br /> <br /> That meant——In the vicinity of this, there was a high possibility that there were girls in uniforms who had already finished changing clothes.<br /> <br /> “Stop! Call for backup quickly!”<br /> <br /> Along with the voice from behind, came the following footsteps of the students.<br /> <br /> With the cloth covering his head, his vision was poor so he couldn’t run fast.<br /> <br /> As he came to the stairs, Lux rushed to the second floor of the school building.<br /> <br /> Fortunately there was no one in the front, but the footsteps of the pursuers were increasing.<br /> <br /> “Ku……!?”<br /> <br /> (I can’t shake them off! I must——make a gamble!)<br /> <br /> In a desperate moment, Lux took off the table cloth in the last resort, and pushed open the door of the reception room for guests.<br /> <br /> From the scene just now, there should be a lot of students who had not finished the measurement.<br /> <br /> Especially in this reception room, the possibility that students were changing clothes was low.<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, and slid in with desperation.<br /> <br /> “——A.”<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, he lost the bet.<br /> <br /> “………!?”<br /> <br /> The room was full of luxurious ornaments, the ground was also covered with red carpet.<br /> <br /> In the familiar living room, a breathtaking scene was spreading.<br /> <br /> Carefully cared honey color long hair, under it was a pair of deeply transparent jade eyes.<br /> <br /> Among the body which was tall and well-balanced, the rich chest bulge that stuck out tightly, this contrast to the flawless glamour gave a vibe of dangerous beauty at first glance, making her more vivid and attractive.<br /> <br /> And her awe-inspiring atmosphere, with her appearance complemented each other.<br /> <br /> This great nobleman daughter of this caliber was as if the girl was specially tailored.<br /> <br /> Standing there was the most well-known academy strongest Drag-Knight, third year Celistia Ralgris.<br /> <br /> She was wearing light blue underwear, with her uniform neatly folded in front of her.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 07.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “Wha, wha-wha-wha——what are you doing, Lux!? I am——“<br /> <br /> After freezing for a few seconds, Celis screamed with red face.<br /> <br /> “So, sorry!? There’s a reason——!”<br /> <br /> When Lux was trying to defend himself in a hurry, the sound of running outside the corridor was heard.<br /> <br /> *Konkon*, after a light knock, a voice was spoken without waiting for a reply.<br /> <br /> “Excuse me, did someone come here!? Looks like a peeping tom entered into the campus, we were chasing this far——”<br /> <br /> “……..”<br /> <br /> To the voice of a girl who seemed to be a third year, Celis glanced at Lux with a combination of shame and anger.<br /> <br /> When Lux lowered his head apologetically, Celis let out a sigh “Haa…..”, and raised her voice toward the outside girl.<br /> <br /> “I didn’t see anyone suspicious. I will help as soon as I’m done changing clothes.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you! Well then!”<br /> <br /> And, along with the answer, the girl’s footsteps could be heard moving away from the outside of the living room.<br /> <br /> A couple of seconds after the greatest crisis had passed.<br /> <br /> Celis covered her lacy underwear with her hand, looking seriously at Lux.<br /> <br /> “Ano, Celis-senpai, this is——“<br /> <br /> “Really … I didn’t think there will be a scene where you would do such a thing … …”<br /> <br /> With her face faintly dyed red, Celis angrily muttered.<br /> <br /> The muttering of the girl who trusted him struck him with guilt, but there was no time to feel depressed.<br /> <br /> “Wait, please wait! Actually …”<br /> <br /> “Lux, peeking on girl changing clothes is not good, you know?”<br /> <br /> Celis scolded, with a tone for speaking to children who did mischief.<br /> <br /> Her face was full of shyness and angry, this scene made people felt freshness, it could somewhat be said to be quite cute.<br /> <br /> “Haa, what a shock. I never think Lux would do this, what happened to you? I have never scolded a young boy, so I am troubled, what a headache── That, especially in this kind of situation, I don’t know what to do.”<br /> <br /> Holding her chest with both her hands, Celis talked to herself.<br /> <br /> For some reason her appearance looked extremely grave, Lux got stiff and forgot to say his excuse.<br /> <br /> “——That’s it. This is the solution.”<br /> <br /> “Yes!?”<br /> <br /> Celis, whose eyes were suddenly shining, looked straight at Lux.<br /> <br /> “In our Ralgris family of the Four Great Noble, I heard rumors that there are traditional methods of mental correction for vassals. It seems there is a need to go deep in an isolated mountain for two weeks, then soon Lux should also regain his original beautiful heart.”<br /> <br /> “When that is over, it definitely will not be the original me, isn’t it!?”<br /> <br /> Celis confidently said, while Lux desperately denied.<br /> <br /> “That, that’s not the case, this is a bit, I have personal complicated circumstances! I, I will accept punishment for this later, for now ——“<br /> <br /> Then, Lux pleaded with sincerity.<br /> <br /> Celis who saw it stopped moving as if confused, then she began to think.<br /> <br /> “Lux’s circumstances……By any chance, that is, I heard rumor from Sharis, some trouble that only male has……. is it?”<br /> <br /> Celis whispered, her face showed a little confused expression.<br /> <br /> Then, Celis seemed to have decided, she released her hands exposing her body in lingerie.<br /> <br /> “…….I, I get it. If Lux says that much, I, I’ll only allow a little bit. But, but this is, a secret to other students, okay?”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about!?”.<br /> <br /> Hearing Celis said something so frightening, Lux unexpectedly blurted out.<br /> <br /> He didn’t know what kind of misunderstanding she had, but she definitely wasn’t thinking the same thing as he was.<br /> <br /> In a hurry he explained about his Sword Device to her, Celis suddenly realized.<br /> <br /> “This, this is serious! I’ll help as soon as I finished changing clothes, so quickly——“<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry! Thank you!”<br /> <br /> Lux somehow got forgiven, and started to run out of the living room.<br /> <br /> He passed through the corridor so as to avoid being seen, trying to escape the school building for the time being.<br /> <br /> But after a moment’s delay, Lux noticed that it was an incredibly bad idea.<br /> <br /> “Ha……!?”<br /> <br /> Was it because the student found him, or he was quite shaken by the sight of Celis in her underwear, he couldn’t focus anymore.<br /> <br /> However, the students who already wore uniforms had gathered in the downstairs of the school building which could be seen from the staircase, and escape was impossible without being seen.<br /> <br /> (Dammit…….!? That’s——I can’t get out!)<br /> <br /> Not long after Lux felt shaken, he heard footsteps approaching from the bottom of the stairs.<br /> <br /> Since downstairs was certainly dangerous, then he could only escape to the roof.<br /> <br /> When Lux embraced the last trace of hope by opening the door, suddenly someone from behind seized his wrist.<br /> <br /> “——Eh?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly there was a strong trembling feeling running across his spine, Lux hurriedly looked back.<br /> <br /> “Ara? I was wondering who made a sudden visit——so it was you, my lord?”<br /> <br /> “……Yoruka!? Why are you here!? ——And, what’s with that outfit?”<br /> <br /> Seeing someone who was so unexpected, Lux couldn’t help but opened his mouth wide.<br /> <br /> A beautiful black hair girl showing a bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> With perfect body curve, the girl, who had different eye color blue and purple on the left and right pupil, her name was Kirihime Yoruka.<br /> <br /> In the past she was an assassin known as “The Empire’s Assassin Blade” serving the Old Empire, she was an exotic girl with unparalleled ability as a Drag-Knight.<br /> <br /> Although they opposed each other for a short time because of her loyalty to the old empire and her purpose of “rebuilding the empire”, now she had sworn to become Lux’s faithful servant and had been doing her duty.<br /> <br /> Currently in order to secure her position, with Headmaster Relie’s help her admission procedures into the academy should be arranged but——<br /> <br /> “Yes, a few days ago they also helped me prepare this uniform. How do I look? My lord?”<br /> <br /> Usually Yoruka always wore a dark exotic dress, today was the first time he saw her in school uniform.<br /> <br /> Her bountiful chest wrapped in the blouse, and glossy lustrous thigh lines extending from the skirt, her beauty was dazzling.<br /> <br /> Although it was surprising to see in a glance, but because she had good looks from the start, there was not much discomfort from her appearance.<br /> <br /> “A, yeah, it suits you…. Wait, it’s not the time for that ——“<br /> <br /> Lux said shyly, but then he immediately recovered himself.<br /> <br /> The girls who were searching in the school building seemed to be coming to the roof soon.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux told her about the Sword Device of “Bahamut” being taken by mistake, as well as about the peeping tom coming to the campus which caused the commotion.<br /> <br /> “I see, it’ll be good to get back the Sword Device from that first year girl——and for my lord to be found here at school, it would be bad….. is that it?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka let out a smile, then she approached Lux.<br /> <br /> During this time they heard the commotion of the girls downstairs.<br /> <br /> “Wait, not here either? I wonder where he went?”<br /> <br /> “There’s still the rooftop——could it be?”<br /> <br /> Words like that could be heard, it was a desperate situation.<br /> <br /> “What should I do, Yoruka? If this goes on——”<br /> <br /> Lux had no choice but to ask, Yoruka revealed a bright smile.<br /> <br /> “This is simple, my lord. I have a plan.”<br /> <br /> She gently brought her lips to Lux’s ear and whispered.<br /> <br /> “Wait!? Anything, but that——!?”<br /> <br /> “If we don’t do it fast, they’ll come here, right?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka emerged a mischievous smile, then she crawled her hands into Lux’s clothes.<br /> <br /> Then, her suggestion was carried out——3 minutes later.<br /> <br /> *Don*, the roof door was flung open violently, the girls who were chasing him looked around, they noticed someone’s shadow from behind the wall and called out.<br /> <br /> “Hey, did someone come here!? Someone like a peeping——”<br /> <br /> “No one came here from a while ago? I’m a bit busy now, so can we do that later?”<br /> <br /> Faced with the urgent tone of the female students, Yoruka answered lightly.<br /> <br /> Of course, they didn’t give up just like that.<br /> <br /> “Maybe he hid somewhere. Let’s have a little look——……！？”<br /> <br /> The sound of them becoming petrified, even Lux could hear it.<br /> <br /> They saw, lying on the rooftop’s floor and tangling each other, the appearance of two girls.<br /> <br /> One of them, was a girl with beautiful black hair that fell on her own skin——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 02.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> And the other one, being pressed under, was a girl wearing a blouse and a skirt.<br /> <br /> Hidden by Yoruka’s hand which was holding her Sword Device, the girl’s face couldn’t be seen, but it was obvious that she was a student at this school.<br /> <br /> “You, you…..are——！？”<br /> <br /> Seeing this, the two female students were speechless.<br /> <br /> Only the girl underneath was wearing uniform, Yoruka was riding on her waist, wearing only her top and bottom underwear.<br /> <br /> That——couldn’t be imagined as anything else but a special tryst between girls.<br /> <br /> Looking at the girls who stiffened up with their red faces, Yoruka gently smiled.<br /> <br /> “As you can see, we haven’t seen any peeping tom. But it would be you two if you were to continue watching like this——”<br /> <br /> As she finished, with her gorgeous little lips, she gently overlapped them on the lips of the girl lying underneath.<br /> <br /> Lips and tongues, engaged in a long tangling movement.<br /> <br /> “——！？”<br /> <br /> The girl underneath let out a muffled voice.<br /> <br /> After about ten seconds, the kiss was over, Yoruka loosened her lips, and a transparent silver string was trailing from her tongue..<br /> <br /> Immediately after seeing that, Yoruka gazed again and the girls retreated.<br /> <br /> “Well, then please enjoy yourself!”<br /> <br /> “Sor, sorry for disturbing!”<br /> <br /> The door of the rooftop was closed violently, and there was sounds of footsteps running away.<br /> <br /> After a while, screams telling that they had lost sight of the peeping tom in school resounded.<br /> <br /> “Well, looks like it’s fine now.”<br /> <br /> As Yoruka heard it, she crawled down from Lux’s body, Lux murmured in a dying state.<br /> <br /> “I thought everything was lost ……”<br /> <br /> Or, it was better to say he’d die if this were exposed.<br /> <br /> And not to mention Lux’s mental state, as the only male student in the academy, he’d certainly kneel.<br /> <br /> “My Lord is exaggerating. Just let bygone be bygone.”<br /> <br /> “Although it seems like I’ve lost something important, but thank you….”<br /> <br /> Lux thanked her, turned and began to take off the uniform.<br /> <br /> Yoruka proposed a plan to fool the girls——That was for Lux to wear Yoruka’s new uniform, it could be described as a taboo approach.<br /> <br /> “Just, just that——there’s no need for the kissing part, right….?”<br /> <br /> When Lux turned his face red and raised a voice of embarrassment, Yoruka showed a little bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> “It was not unnecessary. And my lord response to women, after this time I can begin to understand.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> After all, her actual age should be one year younger than his, Lux felt speechless.<br /> <br /> “Then I am going to get back to my lord Sword Device. Please wait for a while, then look for opportunities to return from the roof to the school building.”<br /> <br /> “A, yeah. I’ve troubled you.”<br /> <br /> Saying it in a monotone, Lux reluctantly nodded.<br /> <br /> When Yoruka who once again wore her uniforms went down the stairs, Lux was released from tension and he sighed.<br /> <br /> About the Sword Device, it would be better to leave it to Celis and Yoruka.<br /> <br /> “Ha, somehow, I’m exhausted……”<br /> <br /> While looking at the clear sky, Lux powerlessly sat down.<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> A few minutes later. After, Lux’s Sword Device came back to his hand without being noticed by anyone.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the Triads and Airi also cooperated under Celis’s command, and came looking for Lux on the rooftop and handed it to him.<br /> <br /> “Thank you——And sorry for the trouble.”<br /> <br /> While giving thanks to the girl, Lux was able to get out of the school building<br /> <br /> “Fuu, I’m saved …”<br /> <br /> As he left the school building and wore the Sword Device he just got back, Lux sit on the curb of the courtyard and finally stroked his chest.<br /> <br /> Already most students had finished physical measurements and changed their clothes, and had come back to their rooms, Lux decided to take a rest for a while<br /> <br /> “Although I can feel rest assured … what was the noise a little while ago?”<br /> <br /> It was a misunderstanding that Lux entered the indoor practice ground, but an incident appeared as an outside peeping tom was entering the school building, which made a serious commotion.<br /> <br /> “A peeping tom. So who could it——”<br /> <br /> Tilting his neck, Lux murmured to himself..<br /> <br /> Lux was in a daze in the courtyard in autumn where falling leaves were dancing.<br /> <br /> “——You look free, little brat over there.”<br /> <br /> “……！？”<br /> <br /> Because of the unexpected voice from behind, Lux bounced up straight.<br /> <br /> A voice of a heavy and deep man, rarely heard in school.<br /> <br /> Although in a musical range that could be affirmed as a mature man, but it wasn’t loud and rough, it had a unique intonation giving those who heard it a strong impression.<br /> <br /> When he turned around, there was a man who he had never seen before.<br /> <br /> His appearance was similar to Lux’s petite body.<br /> <br /> His face looked pretty young, at first glance he looked like a boy, but with somewhat old-fashioned expression and dangerous atmosphere around him, one would hesitate calling him a boy.<br /> <br /> He was wearing a slightly dark blue mantle, below that was a black suit, protected by a thin metal armor.<br /> <br /> Black hair under the hood, as well as his left eye was wearing a strangely shaped eye patch, decorated with metal pieces.<br /> <br /> But, stranger than his appearance, was his eye.<br /> <br /> Dark. Bottomless dark. Black pupil, such as the abyss where light could not be seen.<br /> <br /> Still, it was strange that his expressions and tone were not somewhat depressing.<br /> <br /> A shiny, hard polished black.<br /> <br /> He was a man with an atmosphere reminiscent of an obsidian incarnation.<br /> <br /> “You are——”<br /> <br /> When Lux was being stunned by his atmosphere, the man gently lifted his chin.<br /> <br /> “I’m a visitor. I’m looking for the Headmaster for some business. Come show me the way quickly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Lux was speechless again when he heard the man’s order.<br /> <br /> Why a man who looked like a boy like this, being so bossy.<br /> <br /> “E, etou——Please wait. In the first place, who are you?”<br /> <br /> “You’re a man that really like to ask trivial stuffs? Who am I, how should I say it I wonder?”<br /> <br /> His eyes opened wide, the man distorted his mouth into a bow shape, and laughed strangely.<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Because here is within the grounds of the Royal Military Academy, I cannot guide you anywhere unless you tell me who you are. Moreover——I’m kind of busy right now.”<br /> <br /> “That’s too bad, but I don’t mind? After you lead me there, I will handle it myself.”<br /> <br /> “Not that, I said….”<br /> <br /> Even Lux didn’t know how to answer.<br /> <br /> Although he experienced doing service business many times while doing chores, he had never met such a domineering guest.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know much about details, but it seems an outside peeping tom got inside ——”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? It was really troublesome, but it was strange? I was stopped by the guard at the gate earlier, I got in without permission while shaking them off——I did not see suspicious people in particular.”<br /> <br /> “E…?”<br /> <br /> As the man calmly uttered these words, Lux had a bad feeling.<br /> <br /> Stopped by guards, entered without permission?<br /> <br /> Then, don’t tell me——<br /> <br /> “Oh? A, you don’t have to say anymore. I get it.”<br /> <br /> And, while the man opened his usual eyes with no light, he raised his mouth into a smile, and pounded his hand.<br /> <br /> Then he looked straight at Lux and said confidently.<br /> <br /> “The culprit is you, with a face like a woman, you transformationist.”<br /> <br /> “You’re wrong! It’s you! The peeping intruder who went in without permission!”<br /> <br /> “Oh, I see. This country will treat it like that. It is a cruel custom.”<br /> <br /> “Any country will do the same! Please leave the campus quickly!”<br /> <br /> “Yare yare. How awful, there was also unreasonable treatment. Even though I was called directly by the Queen of this country, I was told to get out.”<br /> <br /> “……!? What, just now——？”<br /> <br /> The moment when Lux showed a dubious face, the man took out a document from his chest pocket and showed it to him.<br /> <br /> “A letter from the Queen. Let me say it again. I request you to show me before the school headmaster. New Kingdom chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The man said with a sneer.<br /> <br /> It seemed that he knew Lux’s position and added inside also a little provocation, Lux decided not to respond to it.<br /> <br /> “……I understand.”<br /> <br /> Lux had also seen the Queen’s letter and signature.<br /> <br /> Although he did not know who he was, but what the man said was true.<br /> <br /> Lux decided to guide the man to the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Fortunately or unfortunately, the body measurement seemed to have ended safely, and no sign of girls could be seen around.<br /> <br /> However, unlike the previous time, Lux tightened his face and entered the school building.<br /> <br /> He was aware that the unknown man was not a good character.<br /> <br /> “It’s a nice academy. Morale is also high, and the level of practice is also so so. It is also interesting to have a policy of educating women who are well-manned in Drag-ride. However, it is unnecessary for my subordinates. Are you not dissatisfied even if you see it?”<br /> <br /> After looking around to appraisal, the man spoke unexpectedly.<br /> <br /> “What do you mean?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned with a vigilant voice, he heard footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> Coming in a hurry, a middle-aged man wearing a robe and two young men.<br /> <br /> If he remembered correctly, they were the chiefs of the new kingdom and the school secretary.<br /> <br /> “This, this is, thank you for coming from such a long trip, sir Singlen. It seems that you came a little bit earlier than the original scheduled time——”<br /> <br /> “I’m a busy man unlike you. I do not like being kept waiting so I let myself in. Has the school headmaster known of this meeting?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, it has been sent to inform her before.”<br /> <br /> Even with the man’s rude attitude, the two men continued to abide by the etiquette, Lux showed a puzzle expression,<br /> <br /> “It was a hard time chore boy. As a reward, let me give you the honor of knowing my name.”<br /> <br /> The black man’s fearless smile, and he spoke his words in a tone that looked down from very high.<br /> <br /> “Singlen Shelbrit. Vice captain of states alliance’s Drag-Ride force, the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, affiliated to the Blackend Kingdom, head of the White Ridge Knights regiment, those are——some trivial titles of this great me.”<br /> <br /> “”Seven Dragon Paladin”, Vice captain….!?”<br /> <br /> Reflectively, Lux repeated like a parrot.<br /> <br /> “The troublesome guys call me “Blue Tyrant”. Call me whatever you like, chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The threat of Phantom God Beast (Abyss) growing year by year.<br /> <br /> To counteract the seven Ruins activating, each country selected one Drag-Knight as their representative, a total of seven Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> It was an elite unit gathering representatives from various countries that would investigate the Ruins with their own authority and acted as a fighting force against those threats in case of emergency.<br /> <br /> Not all of them had yet been decided, but among them the captain and the vice captain were judged based from past record, and it seemed to be decided by discussion.<br /> <br /> In other words, it meant that he had such a tremendous outstanding track record on a worldwide scale.<br /> <br /> At the last All-Dragon Battle outside of school——The man did not show up because of the restrictions on the official candidate, but there was still stronger people in the world.<br /> <br /> (——But, why such a person is in the school of the new kingdom?)<br /> <br /> No way, was the threat like the Demonic Beast of The End (Ragnarok) approaching?<br /> <br /> “Oh, didn’t they tell you? The upper part of the country was also surprisingly scattered.”<br /> <br /> As if seeing through Lux’s thought, Singlen mouth bent into a curve.<br /> <br /> His obvious imprudent way of speaking made the consul and the secretary behind stunned.<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry, my affair here is just an interview. The “Seven Dragon Paladin” of this country has not been decided yet. Before the meeting that takes place in the near future, I hope that each country decides at least one good candidate.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s it. Can you do me one thing, chore boy. I want you to keep a watch on this place. I feel somewhat better than being watched by those two with a thin face.”<br /> <br /> In the corridor facing the long courtyard, Singlen said to Lux.<br /> <br /> This had been more than the level of rude, it could be said that his mouth was dirty, but Lux wasn’t in the mood to refuse.<br /> <br /> “……..It doesn’t guarantee that I will be allowed to do it.”<br /> <br /> “It’s done. It’s me who decided it. ——Okay, I’ll leave it to you.”<br /> <br /> After that, the man named Singlen went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> (That man, what on earth was he thinking…..?)<br /> <br /> After that, when asking if he could watch over the room to Relie who came, “Really? Then please do so.” he easily got permitted<br /> <br /> As he was standing in front of the door for a while, the first who came over was Lisha.<br /> <br /> “A-re? If it’s not you, Lux. What are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> Looking at the Lux who was watching for some reasons, she widened her eyes surprised.<br /> <br /> Perhaps, it was probably that the people who would receive this interview had been decided in advance.<br /> <br /> “There was something happening, and then it became such a strange situation.”<br /> <br /> “What. I thought I’d have you on the same seat as my knight, that’s a shame.”<br /> <br /> Then with a proud face she crossed her arm which looked cute, Lux’s expression also relaxed.<br /> <br /> “But——Please be careful. The vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, is quite an odd man.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry. There are many strange people in this school and I am accustomed to dealing with them. Besides——In a way, I’m also the princess of this country.”<br /> <br /> She said so confidently, then left a “Then, please stand watching”, she walked inside the room.<br /> <br /> Clack, a few minute after the door was closed.<br /> <br /> Since he couldn’t freely eavesdropping, Lux was waiting at the distance——<br /> <br /> “Haa!? Stop joking! Who are you, calling people like that!?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Lisha roared, it could be heard outside the room.<br /> <br /> “No more talking. I’m going home! I don’t have free time to go with your nonsense!”<br /> <br /> Then it seemed that the conclusion of the discussion had arrived soon, Lisha came out of the room.<br /> <br /> From the outrageous attitude of that Singlen, it was possible to expect it to a certain degree, but this result was still a little surprising for Lux.<br /> <br /> Lisha’s character was simple and straightforward on the surface, but in fact she would use strategy, and also able to see through nature of problems.<br /> <br /> For negotiations to break so quickly, it was hard to imagine.<br /> <br /> What Singlen was trying to do, Lux was being a little concerned about it.<br /> <br /> “What a rude man!? Has the Blackend Kingdom quality become like that!?”<br /> <br /> “Ano, Lisha-sama. I understand your feelings, but this is the corridor——”<br /> <br /> Seeing steam coming out from Lisha’s head, Lux persuaded her with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Lisha complained for a while then left, and then there was another footstep coming near Lux.<br /> <br /> “What a surprise, I didn’t think we could meet here, Lux”<br /> <br /> The girl wearing a dignified atmosphere, third year student Celis.<br /> <br /> “I was called here, to receive an interview as a candidate for the “Seven Dragons Paladin” of the New Kingdom——Don’t tell me, you too?”<br /> <br /> “No, I just have some reasons, I’m supposed to be a guard here.”<br /> <br /> “Is that so. I can’t be panicked in front face of my junior. The opponent is the “Blue Tyrant”, I have to keep it in mind.”<br /> <br /> Her tone was as serious as usual.<br /> <br /> But compared to thinking that was “Really Celis-like”, Lux was more concerned about another word.<br /> <br /> “………About Singlen, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “To some extent ——if you do not mind, can I speak what I know?”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded reflexively.<br /> <br /> Because time was running out, Celis made it very simple, but Lux learned about Singlen.<br /> <br /> A man from the Blackend Kingdom, he emerged immediately as a striking figure after the Drag-Ride was excavated, with overwhelming ability, he climbed to the rank of general.<br /> <br /> However, after a period of time, after a large-scale civil strife, he was punished by the king for his merciless fighting style, it was said that he was robbed of the title knight.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know the truth, but the King seems to be afraid of his ability and kept him away from the royal family? There seems to be that theory, Later, Sir Singlen left the Imperial City.”<br /> <br /> Lux felt that the theory was highly believable.<br /> <br /> An era in which various things suddenly changed due to existence of Drag-ride, which was still about several years after the ruins were found.<br /> <br /> There was too strong military Drag-Knight that appeared, it was no wonder that people would fear his growing power.<br /> <br /> “However, as we all know, a large-scale natural disaster has occurred in various places, including the Blackend Kingdom from the other day. The existence of a new type of humanoid Phantom God Beast (Abyss) called Nocturnal…..”<br /> <br /> After the end of the Dragon Tournament, Lux also learned from Raigree instructor about the matter.<br /> <br /> “The Blackend Kingdom lost its main force due to the battle, I heard that Sir Singlen was called to the King’s Castle again. Just before the former king was killed in battle and was substituted.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s all I know. Then, I’ll go first.”<br /> <br /> As Celis finished saying, she quickly went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Unlike Lisha, if it was Celis who didn’t act straightforwardly, she would be able to avoid being on the same pace as Singlen. Lux thought.<br /> <br /> “Yes. Is, that so….? No, I am honored to be praised. But——eh?”<br /> <br /> Although he had no attention of eavesdropping, but he could hear a relatively calm voice.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the meeting was over in a matter of minutes, Celis came out of the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Her face was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “What happened?”<br /> <br /> “No, nothing special….I got praised for my quality as a Drag-Knight, but the details about the subject, he seems to be avoiding it.”<br /> <br /> “Avoiding the main issue?”<br /> <br /> “And, of course, these contents should not be revealed to others, so let it be——”<br /> <br /> “Ah, I’m sorry.”<br /> <br /> With Celis words, Lux also noticed the danger of his remark.<br /> <br /> Soon after he regretted asking promptly, Singlen patted Lux on the shoulder.<br /> <br /> “It’s over, chore boy. Come and see me outside. That’s my last request.”<br /> <br /> “……..understood.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded and walked by Singlen’s side.<br /> <br /> Did they know the news of Singlen coming to the academy?<br /> <br /> The appearance of the girl students looking at Lux in a long distance was seen in some places.<br /> <br /> “——You don’t ask me what I said to the two in the interview?”<br /> <br /> “If you don’t mind, please tell me.”<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Can’t tell you.”<br /> <br /> “……..Is that so.”<br /> <br /> As Lux tone was mixed with a sigh, Singlen quivered his shoulders and laughed.<br /> <br /> “Kukukuku, don’t make such a face. Do you think it’s hard to understand? A man purposely received a royal command from the Blackend Kingdom to come all the way here, why did he take a stuffy attitude towards those two girls?”<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> The eye reflecting the bottomless darkness looked into Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> His eye was not laughing.<br /> <br /> Only his mouth was slightly bowed and distorted.<br /> <br /> “Can you see through my intention? Chore-doing criminal.”<br /> <br /> “……..from the beginning you have no intentions of discussing. Is that right?”<br /> <br /> Lux answered immediately.<br /> <br /> Thinking carefully, it was very unnatural from the beginning.<br /> <br /> He visited the academy half a day earlier than planned, and also entered the campus without permission despite being stopped.<br /> <br /> At first glance he seemed to be just rude and arrogant, but this man who climbed up to the position of the royal knight’s leader, there was no way he didn’t understand how to behave.<br /> <br /> That was, contrary to the fact that the candidate must be determined as soon as possible, he didn’t intend to achieve his goal from the start.<br /> <br /> “Is that all? Well, it’s only half of it. How disappointing. The worth of your head was only a little more precious than the majority of the country council.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?”<br /> <br /> “Your understanding is really bad. Has your intuition slowed down just by taking care of the ladies.”<br /> <br /> Singlen turned a wicked smile at Lux.<br /> <br /> “I’m willing to put the story together. We’ll talk here. Haven’t I told you some hints? Didn’t I let you stand there deliberately, and let you hear our discussion?”<br /> <br /> “——could it be.”<br /> <br /> At this moment, Lux was aware of Singlen’s intentions.<br /> <br /> “You, chore boy. The “Weakest Undefeated”, former Acardia Empire Seventh Princes Lux Arcadia. I came to scout you out. As one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”.”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised and shocked, it penetrated Lux’s body at the same time, he was petrified.<br /> <br /> “Are you surprised? You thought that you were not supposed to be chosen? If so you’re stupid. Compare to 5 years ago, has this peaceful days turned you into a fool. Like this kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “Are you seriously saying that? To me——”<br /> <br /> “This is a boring conversation. Please stop acting in front of me. I need to pull the strongest man in this country as the vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. Not just on the surface, but the truly strong.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> How far this guy knows about myself?<br /> <br /> However, even if he saw through Lux’s identity as “Bahamut” user, Lux couldn’t admit he was the “Black Hero”.<br /> <br /> “Although I was certainly recommended from the consular officers of the kingdom to be the candidate for the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, I do not think that I am suitable, and I don’t intend to do so.”<br /> <br /> Although being on alert, Lux’s voice was unwavering, Singlen continued.<br /> <br /> “Don’t say such childish words. You used to be more adult like. No──Or that you just put on a mature look? In any case, you showed such performance at that age, you are not an ordinary man and you have qualifications for being the representative.”<br /> <br /> There was decisiveness in his tone.<br /> <br /> This tone was like he knew that Lux had destroyed the old empire in the past, Lux further raised his vigilance.<br /> <br /> “Do you know——about me and the Old Empire?”<br /> <br /> “It’s not like I don’t know. The upper part of the Old Empire had been associated with the Blackend Kingdom. Oh, I was getting along with your older brother from that time. Was his name Fugil Acardia?”<br /> <br /> “…….!”<br /> <br /> Instantly hearing these words, Lux gasped.<br /> <br /> Although he wanted to conceal his own shaking, but that man might have been seen through him.<br /> <br /> “It seems he’s missing since the coup d’état five years ago, but I don’t think the guy will die easily, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “No…..I know nothing.”<br /> <br /> “Well, that’s a pity … No, actually, the other day, I heard a story that my subordinate saw a man looking like Fugil.”<br /> <br /> “——Is that, true?”<br /> <br /> “You want to know? Just tell me. What, if you become one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, the opportunity to continue talking to me would come soon.”<br /> <br /> “…..then, can I ask one last question?”<br /> <br /> “It’s fine. But make it quick, time is precious. Even gold can’t buy my time.”<br /> <br /> Conceit, bold, and fearless.<br /> <br /> Singlen nodded, with an arrogant attitude befitting the title “Blue Tyrant”.<br /> <br /> “What is your real purpose? Promoting me to join the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, it isn’t just simply to bring stability to the world isn’t it?”<br /> <br /> “……Fu, what a troublesome kid. I was suspected quite a lot.”<br /> <br /> The school ground was surrounded by tall walls.<br /> <br /> They had arrived near the gate.<br /> <br /> “My mission and purpose are to protect this world, as a Drag-Knight, as the commander of Drag-Knight, what else is there?”<br /> <br /> “Well, I will talk about my purpose. I’ll tell you as a chore prince, I will protect this academy, I will become the power of everyone who goes here, it is now my wish.”<br /> <br /> He didn’t know Singlen’s true intention.<br /> <br /> As a “Seven Dragon Paladin”, why did he seek Lux’s power so much.<br /> <br /> However, regardless of what the other side’s intention, Lux had decided the answer.<br /> <br /> He once concealed his identity and destroyed the Old Empire, it was Lux’s wish.<br /> <br /> He tried to make a country without unreasonable tyranny and unjustifiable discrimination.<br /> <br /> And now, to protect this new kingdom from the threat from other countries and Phantom God Beasts (Abyss), to support the power of the countries of the young girls with his own strength.<br /> <br /> For that reason, he became an exclusive knight of Princess Lisha.<br /> <br /> “Ha ha ha. How awful, negotiation breakup, it’s a shame, my time has been wasted. I wanted you to be a “Seven Dragon Paladin” even now.”<br /> <br /> Singlen tilted his head slightly, only his mouth revealed that strange smile, staring at Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> Lux also returned a resolute line of sight to his opponent, just outside, seven people wearing white helmet and cloak covering their faces, immediately came up to stop the two.<br /> <br /> “My lord. We come to pick you up, it’s about time to leave the kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “……..I understand. Farewell, orphan of the old empire—— “The weakest undefeated”. You have to work hard to fulfill your wishes.”<br /> <br /> Saying that with a loud tone, Singlen walked out of the campus, and looked back.<br /> <br /> “But remember, never, will your wish comes true. Because I’ve never failed to achieve my purpose, and what you really want, is just boring self-sacrificing. ──Well then, let’s meet again, Hero.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> Even after hearing that final word, Lux didn’t even blink an eye.<br /> <br /> “The Blue Tyrant” and his followers gradually disappeared from the field of vision.<br /> <br /> The breathless encounter was over.<br /> <br /> But, why.<br /> <br /> Even though they didn’t resemble each other, an air somewhat like his older brother Fugil, Lux could sense it from Singlen.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> “So the result, “Over Limit” can no longer be used?”<br /> <br /> In the school ground after the storm had left.<br /> <br /> In the Drag-ride workshop (Atelier), Lisha who was wearing a white gown said so suddenly.<br /> <br /> “Yes, it seems so.”<br /> <br /> Putting his waist on the workbench, Lux answered Lisha who was watching him, and released “Bahamut” armor.<br /> <br /> A special system which released the output restriction of the Drag-ride which was usually restricted to avoid the burden of body and mind, Limit Break (Over Limit).<br /> <br /> For a while, it was thought that Lux’s body could not bear it, so it was forbidden to use it since the training camp, and as his physical condition stabilized now, in order to be prepared, he tried to repeat the steps but was unsuccessful.<br /> <br /> “But it’s strange. Don’t you remember it? The way of perfect Limit Break (Over Limit), even I don’t know it clearly——“<br /> <br /> “I do not know. Why only that time, I can do it——”<br /> <br /> I remember seeing the method of Limit Break (Over Limit) that La Cruche had done as the Ruin’s Supervisor (Gear Leader), I wonder if that was the reason for my memories?<br /> <br /> (…..Memory? No, I should have used the Limit Break (Over Limit) for the first time at that time. Or——）<br /> <br /> Am I forgetting something? Lux mind emerged this question.<br /> <br /> “It may be because Phi-chan was there. Maybe I forgot something——”<br /> <br /> “…..!? That, that airhead girl has nothing to do with this!? That…. this is still a problem, I’ll think about it myself. Hum.”<br /> <br /> After hearing Lux murmuring to himself, Lisha somehow anxiously shouted.<br /> <br /> Lux tilted his head curiously, as time went by.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Part 1 */ Cleaned up the English....</p> <hr /> <div>==Episode 1 – Blue Tyrant==<br /> <br /> ===Part 1===<br /> <br /> At that moment, the color of human skin filled his field of vision.<br /> <br /> This was a large room in one of the largest buildings of the academy.<br /> <br /> Besides Drag-Ride training, most of the other physical training - like kenjutsu and taijutsu - took place here. So, the first floor was padded with a non-slip material.<br /> <br /> The second floor of this building was used as a venue for meetings from time to time.<br /> <br /> Standing behind the wooden railings on the second floor, he could see all the girls below in their underwear.<br /> <br /> ''Wh-what’s going on here-!? This is bad!''<br /> <br /> As the footsteps got louder, Lux hid deeper in the building.<br /> <br /> ''Am I stupid, what’s the point of hiding? All I’m doing is cornering myself and digging myself in deeper!''<br /> <br /> Luckily, there usually wasn’t anyone on the second floor, so all he had to do was continue hiding and not be discovered.<br /> <br /> Lux hid in the shadows. After waiting for the girls he was trying to avoid to walk past, he darted behind the armrest of a chair.<br /> <br /> ''Calm down, though I’m not completely sure how it ended up like this, but I will be killed if anyone finds me!''<br /> <br /> While trying to recall his original purpose for winding up in this place, Lux’s eyes inevitably drifted further down into the Shangri-La that was before his eyes below.<br /> <br /> Under the sunlight that came in from a window, the glossy nudes of the girls he called his schoolmates were as clear as day.<br /> <br /> Their skin shone in a healthy tone, they were even putting on some really alluring underwear.<br /> <br /> The blush of their cheeks, their defenseless skin and smiles of pure innocence.<br /> <br /> “Did your chest get bigger again? That’s so unfair~”<br /> <br /> “Of course not, it’s just that that pair she’s wearing is cuter and makes them stand out more.”<br /> <br /> “Sen-senpai! Don’t be so loud! After all, this place-”<br /> <br /> The room was filled with the soft breathing and sweet scent of girls, all of which were ''extremely'' stimulating to Lux.<br /> <br /> Feeling something was amiss, Lux decided to look for his target again, as his eyes landed on the half-naked girls, his heart rate started to rise again.<br /> <br /> ''W-why am I doing something that makes me look like a perverted peeping-tom?''<br /> <br /> But Lux had no choice.<br /> <br /> Before his illicit presence could be found out, Lux couldn’t shift his focus.<br /> <br /> Lux trembled at his situation as he recalled what transpired only a few minutes before....<br /> <br /> ===Part 2===<br /> <br /> “Alright, as planned, we will be making the final adjustments for the promotion tests. There will also be mock exams for both the technical and written parts of the assessments. Are you all ready?<br /> <br /> “Yes……!”<br /> <br /> As Raigree sensei’s stern voice resounded throughout the classroom, the students, including Lux, replied in unison.<br /> <br /> That morning, the class was filled with tension and uneasiness—even a bit of anticipation.<br /> <br /> The All-Dragon Battle in the capital had ended two weeks ago, and Autumn had arrived.<br /> <br /> Lux and his party returned to the city of Cross Field. Shortly after returning to the tranquility of campus life, a new event had arrived to disturb their peace.<br /> <br /> That was the Drag-Knight’s Class promotion exam which took place every Spring and Autumn.<br /> <br /> There were a total of 5 levels of “Classes” for a Drag-Knight, based on one’s proficiency at piloting a Drag-Ride.<br /> <br /> There was the “Beginner Class”, which was only allowed to observe and take part in training sessions.<br /> <br /> Then there was the “Low Class”, who could take part in combating the Abyss when permission was given.<br /> <br /> Above that was the “Middle Class”, which made up the numbers of the main fighting force, the “High Class”, that could command these forces, with the special Class at the apex, “EX”.<br /> <br /> Of course, “Class” did not dictate everything. Especially so to those girls who saw piloting a Drag-Ride as their lifelong dream, this test was but a gauge of their personal strength.<br /> <br /> “As said by the principal a week ago, this year’s exams will be held in Wanheim. We, as the representatives of the New Kingdom must show our strength and not tarnish the name of our nation.”<br /> <br /> Moreover, this year’s situation was somewhat different.<br /> <br /> Usually these Class promotion exams were held in the royal capital, but this year about half of the exams were taking place abroad.<br /> <br /> The joint test had the objective of strengthening the alliance from the cultural exchange and unifying the standard of the evaluation related to Drag-Rides.<br /> <br /> So, the examinations would be in Wanheim, and students from the New Kingdom would be going over to take it.<br /> <br /> “Your exams begin in 7 days, keep that in mind. Do your best and leave no regrets!”<br /> <br /> “Yes!”<br /> <br /> The students once again replied in unison, Raigree-sensei quietly nodded her head.<br /> <br /> “Your written exam begins in 10 minutes, I expect you all to pay attention!”<br /> <br /> As she left the classroom, the classroom lightened up again<br /> <br /> “Uwaa~ we are having a written test next?…Ah…That’s too boring.”<br /> <br /> As the neighboring Tillfur complained loudly, Lux smiled.<br /> <br /> As planned, the mock writing exam began.<br /> <br /> Because Lux enrolled halfway through the year, even the basic questions were giving him a headache, but due to his studying sessions with Krulcifer in the library, he could barely cope with the questions.<br /> <br /> As the written exam ended, the technical exam was going to begin.<br /> <br /> The first part of the technical exam was a long-distance run.<br /> <br /> Then there were tasks that gauged the candidate’s strength, balance, etc. Following that were basic kenjutsu and taijustsu. Lastly was the Drag-Ride proficiency exam, where real blades and rounds were used.<br /> <br /> The Drag-Ride exam consisted of the summoning and equipping, flight and weapon usage combined with various forms of other tests that would only get harder.<br /> <br /> Lux was able to handle all of these with ease, a few minutes later the bell sounded.<br /> <br /> “—Well that concludes the mock exam. Lux Arcadia. After this you are to proceed alone. After changing into your uniform, you are to wait in the classroom. If you feel tired, or experience pain, then proceed back to the dormitory to rest, if you are really bored, then go study at the library. I won’t force you to stay indoors but you are not allowed to get close to any other building until you get permission to.<br /> <br /> “Uh. Okay, I got it.”<br /> <br /> Raigree sensei’s instructions left Lux slightly puzzled. Just as he was ready to leave the training field—<br /> <br /> Lux felt a pat on his back,<br /> <br /> “Yo, my knight, how was the mock exam?”<br /> <br /> He turned around.<br /> <br /> The girl in the pilot suit bared an innocent smile.<br /> <br /> Lizsharte Atismata.<br /> <br /> The princess of the New Kingdom, the girl who appointed Lux as her personal knight.<br /> <br /> That ponytail tied with a ribbon on the side of her blonde head, her red eyes filled with strength, her small body exuding an infinite confidence and enthusiasm. Lizsharte Atismata was such a girl.<br /> <br /> She was the one who recognized the abilities of Lux, an orphan, as well as a criminal of the Old Empire, and the one who suggested forcing him to enroll. Now that the two had gotten close, Lux was truly grateful to her.<br /> <br /> “There was no problem, thanks to Lisha-sama’s tuning, the machine was able to function really smoothly.”<br /> <br /> The “Wyvern” that Lux piloted was fine-tuned by Lisha.<br /> <br /> With the specialized defense tuning as its base, she added to it the weapon she developed herself: the Scale Blade. Even Lux, who had seen a lot of customized Drag-Rides in his lifetime, thought that Lisha’s talent for this was one of a kind.<br /> <br /> “Of-of course it was thanks to me! You are going to use that in your exams at Wanheim after all. Also, I’m quite happy myself, since my knight is getting stronger!”<br /> <br /> Lisha nodded enthusiastically as she hugged Lux’s arm. From this angle, her petite body only served to emphasize her bountiful chest that was rubbing against his arm. Lux’s heart went doki-doki, at that moment—<br /> <br /> “You are thinking too much, it’s not like he is getting stronger because of you.”<br /> <br /> Wearing the same outfit as Lisha, Krulcifer appeared from the side.<br /> <br /> Straight blue hair that reached till her waist, a body that wasn’t just graceful but also well-proportioned.<br /> <br /> This girl’s beauty was almost fairy-like, she gave off an unique aura. She shrugged her hair elegantly as she approached.<br /> <br /> “Ah, Krulcifer-san, good work there. Tha-thanks to your guidance I was able to successfully complete the written exam.”<br /> <br /> “Ara, that’s good news, looks like my nightly visits weren’t wasted.”<br /> <br /> “Wha……!?”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing Krulcifer’s really vague description, Lisha blushed and started to panic.<br /> <br /> “Wha-What is this? Lux! Even though you already have me, why do you still mingle with this woman?”<br /> <br /> “No, no—She is just helping me with my studies!”<br /> <br /> Lux tried to clear up the misunderstanding, but Lisha just glared at Krulcifer suspiciously.<br /> <br /> “It’s me who asked Lux to keep this a secret, and if word gets out that I was giving Lux extra lessons after classes, there would surely be bizarre misunderstandings.”<br /> <br /> “Guh……It’s still really suspicious……Well, since the written exam is over, let’s just forget about it.”<br /> <br /> “Well, of course. Well, I believe we have our separate things to do after this, so I’ll take my leave first. It’s a pity that I’m going to work separately from Lux.”<br /> <br /> As Krulcifer smiled and left, Lisha nodded to herself.<br /> <br /> (Huh……So what’s everyone going to do now?)<br /> <br /> As Lux wondered to himself, Lisha turned around and said to him.<br /> <br /> “…Right, that thing you left with me. It’s on the workbench in my workshop “Atelier”. Can you get it by yourself?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, I got it.”<br /> <br /> That thing referred to “Bahamut”. The sword that was kept in a black scabbard, a “Sword Device”.<br /> <br /> Since the mock exams only required the “Wyvern”, Lux left it with her since it’s troublesome to carry around.<br /> <br /> So far, their everyday life was peaceful.<br /> <br /> After Lisha left, Lux went to the workshop(Atelier) to recover the sword device of Bahamut.<br /> <br /> “Even so, last time was very dangerous…”<br /> <br /> Although it was quite an imminent situation, the symbol of the “Black Hero”, who once destroyed the former Empire, the Divine Drag-Ride Bahamut was used in the imperial city.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, because of the huge chaos caused by the “Giant Soldier(Gigas)” that was raging at the venue of the All-Dragon Tournament, coupled with Queen Raffi and the relevant personnel’s help, the people didn’t notice Lux’s true face.<br /> <br /> However, it couldn’t suppress the people’s curiosity.<br /> <br /> Who was that Drag-Knight that saved the New Kingdom from the crisis, by chance, could it be the “Black Hero” from five years ago?<br /> <br /> Such a rumor was whispered throughout the kingdom. It was a painful headache for Lux.<br /> <br /> At the academy, the identity of the Black Hero was supposed to be unknown to anyone other than the “Knights Squadron (Syvalles)” as usual, but if there was a student at the All-Dragon Battle auditorium, and she saw him wearing Bahamut, then even if there was a distance between them, she would be able to recognize him.<br /> <br /> “It seems that until the situation has calmed down, I need to be careful──”<br /> <br /> Lux said so alone, trying to pick up Bahamut’s Sword Device.<br /> <br /> Now that the outside of the scabbard was wrapped in pieces of white cloth, it looked very simple.<br /> <br /> “There should be no problem……right?”<br /> <br /> When he went outside the workshop (Atelier) and confirmed it, the appearance of the dorm mother calling towards him from a place that was a little away came into Lux’s view.<br /> <br /> “Hey, errand boy, I have something I want to ask you for a moment.”<br /> <br /> “——Ah, yes. I’m coming.”<br /> <br /> Because the sword scabbard he just picked up became an obstacle, he left it on the side of the curb, and went to listen to the story.<br /> <br /> The talk was about the previous chores, mainly about the storeroom of the dormitory. Although it only lasted for a few minutes——<br /> <br /> “A-eh…..?”<br /> <br /> When Lux got back to the location, the sword that should be placed on the curb suddenly disappeared.<br /> <br /> Lux confusedly looked around and saw someone looking like a first year girl running not far away from him.<br /> <br /> “Wait for me! I just found my Sword Device!”<br /> <br /> He saw the girl chasing another student in a panic.<br /> <br /> And her hands were holding the scabbard——<br /> <br /> “——Don’t tell me!?”<br /> <br /> Lux reflectively looked along the vicinity.<br /> <br /> In a position at a slight distance away, a Sword Device that was also covered in a white sheath stood against the curb.<br /> <br /> Lux immediately picked it up to check…but from a glance he knew that this sword was slightly different from his.<br /> <br /> The biggest difference was that, the outside of the sword scabbard was trimmed with the name “Clariss” embroidered in red.<br /> <br /> “Not good!? That girl, she mistook my sword——!”<br /> <br /> Perhaps taking advantage of the examination interval to rest here, the result was that she had forgotten and left behind her Sword Device here, then she noticed and came to get it in a hurry.<br /> <br /> Then, she accidentally mistook Lux’s nearby Sword Device as hers, and took it directly.<br /> <br /> “Wait, wait a bit!? That’s mine——!”<br /> <br /> This is bad.<br /> <br /> Absolutely bad.<br /> <br /> Even currently at school, the rumor of “The mysterious Black Drag-Knight in the kingdom capital” was buzzing, therefore the black Sword Device mustn’t be exposed to light.<br /> <br /> Thinking about it, Lux was losing his calm.<br /> <br /> Why, after receiving various simulation tests together, only Lux was forced to act separately.<br /> <br /> While not completely reaching the idea in there, he chased after the little girl with full force.<br /> <br /> Although the girls had run farther, but he was still able to catch up.<br /> <br /> However, as soon as he was about to catch her figure, the back of the girl disappeared inside the indoor practice grounds——a wooden building that was as large as a large inn.<br /> <br /> “A……..!?”<br /> <br /> When Lux was just about to continue to chase her, he was stopped by the two girls at the door.<br /> <br /> “………A, Lux-senpai is off-limit? Because in here, there is special training.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah , but as much as I personally want you to see——A, as expected, it’s no good. I’m very sorry.”<br /> <br /> Both girls were standing up with their hands spread out blocking his view while they blushed.<br /> <br /> Although both of them looked like they were joking, but they didn’t seem willing to let Lux through.<br /> <br /> “That, a little girl who went in awhile ago forgot something ——“<br /> <br /> “A, that’s alright. Because we will make sure to give it to her later. What did she forget?”<br /> <br /> Although the gatekeeper girls said so, but they seemed to be unable to move for awhile, in the meantime, it would be too late if they pulled out the Sword Device.<br /> <br /> Lux observed the indoor training ground and then made a decision immediately.<br /> <br /> “Oh, I’m sorry. It was my mistake. Well then!”<br /> <br /> Lux bid the girl farewell in a hurry, turned his heel and leaving the place —— immediately after pretending to leave he hid in the shade of a tree nearby, this time, while watching the surroundings, he sneaked in from the side of the front entrance.<br /> <br /> Climbing up the tall tree on the side, he jumped to the staircase to the second floor from there.<br /> <br /> (……success!)<br /> <br /> The janitor didn’t find him, he finally reached the door of the indoor training field.<br /> <br /> The other end was connected to the second floor and roof, so he entered from there.<br /> <br /> This door on the second floor was badly built and not used normally, but just yesterday he just finished the repair chores.<br /> <br /> “Great, now I can——!”<br /> <br /> Having able to bypassed them and slipped in—— But, Lux regretted instantly<br /> <br /> “…….A-re?”<br /> <br /> A few seconds after he stepped in, the inside of his head turned white.<br /> <br /> Looking from the second floor, he saw the training ground filled with skin color.<br /> <br /> This vast space was covered with smooth floor, the floor also had a layer of red carpet.<br /> <br /> Girls in underwear were arranged in rows, and undressed uniforms were put here and there.<br /> <br /> “——Uwaa!?”<br /> <br /> Lux involuntarily averted his eyes, and he hid in the shadows nearby.<br /> <br /> After a few seconds of confusion, Lux finally realized the fact.<br /> <br /> (Per, perhaps this is ── body measurement!?)<br /> <br /> To handle the Drag-ride, accurate information such as height and weight as well as simple physical ability were important.<br /> <br /> And, as expected, they couldn’t let Lux do it together.<br /> <br /> “You’ll work alone after this” the meaning of this sentence, Lux finally understood.<br /> <br /> (——Argh, It’s not time to think about such thing! I have to get out of here quickly! )<br /> <br /> Lux reflexively left the second floor back to the stairs and between the entrance, and then he heard the footsteps coming closer, he had to hide again in the shadows.<br /> <br /> “Strange? I heard something from here a little while ago……..”<br /> <br /> “Yeah? I thought this doorway could not be used, but the door is open?”<br /> <br /> “…….!?”<br /> <br /> *Kacha*, the door was opened, and the two janitor girls appeared from behind.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, the second floor usually had no people, so the table, chairs, stuffed with non-slip mat wooden box, exercise equipment, things that weren’t used were piled here, there were many places to hide.<br /> <br /> However, there was only one way, so it was impossible to go out.<br /> <br /> If he was found at this point, of course, Lux would be caught as a peeping devil.<br /> <br /> (Why, why is there such a thing…..!?)<br /> <br /> He was starting to lament to god.<br /> <br /> If they were only doing physical measurements, it was unlikely that Lux’s Sword Device would be immediately pulled out, but the girl student who took “Bahamut” would notice it sooner or later.<br /> <br /> Therefore, there was only one choice left.<br /> <br /> (There, there’s no choice, I have to do it now!)<br /> <br /> He must somehow elude the eyes of the girls, then retrieve the Sword Device “Bahamut”.<br /> <br /> Lux took a deep breath and decided to prepare, and walked up the passage on the second floor, which turned into a mid-sized storehouse.<br /> <br /> The girls behind, because they had a role as a lookout, they shouldn’t be able to leave outside soon.<br /> <br /> As long as he stayed on the second floor, then he should be less likely to be found, but just in case, Lux put the tablecloth on the side to cover his body.<br /> <br /> Then he crept out of the shadows, looking at the situation from the gap between the handrail.<br /> <br /> Lux tried not to see the girl’s skin as much as possible and carefully searched, finally he found the girl and the Sword Device.<br /> <br /> (Great, I found it—— but how do I get it out?)<br /> <br /> If he went down to the first floor where the physical measurement was being done, Lux surely would be found.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that the measurement was being carried out didn’t use all of the training field.<br /> <br /> If he moved to other rooms, because there was less eyes around, he could get close without being detected.<br /> <br /> Lux adorned the tablecloth, just ready to go to the corridors outside the training ground——<br /> <br /> “Kyaaaaa!?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly, outside the training ground sounded the shrill screams of the girls.<br /> <br /> “Ku….!?”<br /> <br /> He thought that his heart would stop due to fear.<br /> <br /> However, it seemed that they didn’t discover Lux.<br /> <br /> “What, what? What happened !?”<br /> <br /> “It is said that there is a suspicious man outside, some students saw him secretly slipped into the campus!”<br /> <br /> “The peeping tom came again!? But the date of the measurement has been changed every time——“<br /> <br /> Then, the training ground became noisy.<br /> <br /> Several female instructors shouted “Please calm down”, but once spread, the fuss couldn’t died down and accelerated more and more.<br /> <br /> Uneasily Lux observed the situation downstairs from the shadow, his eyes met with Noct who was wearing a garter belt attached underwear.<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux had just wanted to confirm that first year girl, but the result was that he was accidentally found by others, this was bad! Lux’s heartbeat began to accelerate.<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> Noct’s eyes slightly opened wide, she blushed a bit, but she immediately averted her line of sight.<br /> <br /> Apparently she seemed to have guessed that there were some reasons, so she let Lux relax without concern.<br /> <br /> “… Wait a moment!? Someone is on the second stairwell!?”<br /> <br /> A scream of a girl who climbed up from another place struck where Lux was hiding.<br /> <br /> (Damn…..!?)<br /> <br /> Because the incident disrupted his position, so his body also stood up slightly, the result was that he was exposed.<br /> <br /> But fortunately he was also dressed in tablecloths, so they didn’t see his face, but this was only a matter of time.<br /> <br /> Lux flew out of the shadows, and ran through the passage in full force.<br /> <br /> He only heard screams of the girls who saw him came from behind.<br /> <br /> For the time being, it was necessary to take off the tablecloth somewhere no one could see.<br /> <br /> “Why, why does it look like the first time I come to the academy……!?”<br /> <br /> Lux kicked the door, jumped from the middle of the stairs and onto the grass, rushed into the empty campus, and then ran to school.<br /> <br /> (Since everyone is doing physical measurement, there should not be anyone in the classroom yet——)<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, but<br /> <br /> “Kya——!? Oh no!? Someone entered the school building! Call for help!?”<br /> <br /> In the corridor he could see a girl wearing a green bow tie——a third year girl hurriedly escaped.<br /> <br /> (Not good!? Wrong move!?)<br /> <br /> Instructor Raigree said, “Do not get close to the library and girls’ dormitory.”<br /> <br /> It was here that the girls who finished the body measurement returned and changed their clothes.<br /> <br /> That meant——In the vicinity of this, there was a high possibility that there were girls in uniforms who had already finished changing clothes.<br /> <br /> “Stop! Call for backup quickly!”<br /> <br /> Along with the voice from behind, came the following footsteps of the students.<br /> <br /> With the cloth covering his head, his vision was poor so he couldn’t run fast.<br /> <br /> As he came to the stairs, Lux rushed to the second floor of the school building.<br /> <br /> Fortunately there was no one in the front, but the footsteps of the pursuers were increasing.<br /> <br /> “Ku……!?”<br /> <br /> (I can’t shake them off! I must——make a gamble!)<br /> <br /> In a desperate moment, Lux took off the table cloth in the last resort, and pushed open the door of the reception room for guests.<br /> <br /> From the scene just now, there should be a lot of students who had not finished the measurement.<br /> <br /> Especially in this reception room, the possibility that students were changing clothes was low.<br /> <br /> Lux thought so, and slid in with desperation.<br /> <br /> “——A.”<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, he lost the bet.<br /> <br /> “………!?”<br /> <br /> The room was full of luxurious ornaments, the ground was also covered with red carpet.<br /> <br /> In the familiar living room, a breathtaking scene was spreading.<br /> <br /> Carefully cared honey color long hair, under it was a pair of deeply transparent jade eyes.<br /> <br /> Among the body which was tall and well-balanced, the rich chest bulge that stuck out tightly, this contrast to the flawless glamour gave a vibe of dangerous beauty at first glance, making her more vivid and attractive.<br /> <br /> And her awe-inspiring atmosphere, with her appearance complemented each other.<br /> <br /> This great nobleman daughter of this caliber was as if the girl was specially tailored.<br /> <br /> Standing there was the most well-known academy strongest Drag-Knight, third year Celistia Ralgris.<br /> <br /> She was wearing light blue underwear, with her uniform neatly folded in front of her.<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 07.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> “Wha, wha-wha-wha——what are you doing, Lux!? I am——“<br /> <br /> After freezing for a few seconds, Celis screamed with red face.<br /> <br /> “So, sorry!? There’s a reason——!”<br /> <br /> When Lux was trying to defend himself in a hurry, the sound of running outside the corridor was heard.<br /> <br /> *Konkon*, after a light knock, a voice was spoken without waiting for a reply.<br /> <br /> “Excuse me, did someone come here!? Looks like a peeping tom entered into the campus, we were chasing this far——”<br /> <br /> “……..”<br /> <br /> To the voice of a girl who seemed to be a third year, Celis glanced at Lux with a combination of shame and anger.<br /> <br /> When Lux lowered his head apologetically, Celis let out a sigh “Haa…..”, and raised her voice toward the outside girl.<br /> <br /> “I didn’t see anyone suspicious. I will help as soon as I’m done changing clothes.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you! Well then!”<br /> <br /> And, along with the answer, the girl’s footsteps could be heard moving away from the outside of the living room.<br /> <br /> A couple of seconds after the greatest crisis had passed.<br /> <br /> Celis covered her lacy underwear with her hand, looking seriously at Lux.<br /> <br /> “Ano, Celis-senpai, this is——“<br /> <br /> “Really … I didn’t think there will be a scene where you would do such a thing … …”<br /> <br /> With her face faintly dyed red, Celis angrily muttered.<br /> <br /> The muttering of the girl who trusted him struck him with guilt, but there was no time to feel depressed.<br /> <br /> “Wait, please wait! Actually …”<br /> <br /> “Lux, peeking on girl changing clothes is not good, you know?”<br /> <br /> Celis scolded, with a tone for speaking to children who did mischief.<br /> <br /> Her face was full of shyness and angry, this scene made people felt freshness, it could somewhat be said to be quite cute.<br /> <br /> “Haa, what a shock. I never think Lux would do this, what happened to you? I have never scolded a young boy, so I am troubled, what a headache── That, especially in this kind of situation, I don’t know what to do.”<br /> <br /> Holding her chest with both her hands, Celis talked to herself.<br /> <br /> For some reason her appearance looked extremely grave, Lux got stiff and forgot to say his excuse.<br /> <br /> “——That’s it. This is the solution.”<br /> <br /> “Yes!?”<br /> <br /> Celis, whose eyes were suddenly shining, looked straight at Lux.<br /> <br /> “In our Ralgris family of the Four Great Noble, I heard rumors that there are traditional methods of mental correction for vassals. It seems there is a need to go deep in an isolated mountain for two weeks, then soon Lux should also regain his original beautiful heart.”<br /> <br /> “When that is over, it definitely will not be the original me, isn’t it!?”<br /> <br /> Celis confidently said, while Lux desperately denied.<br /> <br /> “That, that’s not the case, this is a bit, I have personal complicated circumstances! I, I will accept punishment for this later, for now ——“<br /> <br /> Then, Lux pleaded with sincerity.<br /> <br /> Celis who saw it stopped moving as if confused, then she began to think.<br /> <br /> “Lux’s circumstances……By any chance, that is, I heard rumor from Sharis, some trouble that only male has……. is it?”<br /> <br /> Celis whispered, her face showed a little confused expression.<br /> <br /> Then, Celis seemed to have decided, she released her hands exposing her body in lingerie.<br /> <br /> “…….I, I get it. If Lux says that much, I, I’ll only allow a little bit. But, but this is, a secret to other students, okay?”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about!?”.<br /> <br /> Hearing Celis said something so frightening, Lux unexpectedly blurted out.<br /> <br /> He didn’t know what kind of misunderstanding she had, but she definitely wasn’t thinking the same thing as he was.<br /> <br /> In a hurry he explained about his Sword Device to her, Celis suddenly realized.<br /> <br /> “This, this is serious! I’ll help as soon as I finished changing clothes, so quickly——“<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry! Thank you!”<br /> <br /> Lux somehow got forgiven, and started to run out of the living room.<br /> <br /> He passed through the corridor so as to avoid being seen, trying to escape the school building for the time being.<br /> <br /> But after a moment’s delay, Lux noticed that it was an incredibly bad idea.<br /> <br /> “Ha……!?”<br /> <br /> Was it because the student found him, or he was quite shaken by the sight of Celis in her underwear, he couldn’t focus anymore.<br /> <br /> However, the students who already wore uniforms had gathered in the downstairs of the school building which could be seen from the staircase, and escape was impossible without being seen.<br /> <br /> (Dammit…….!? That’s——I can’t get out!)<br /> <br /> Not long after Lux felt shaken, he heard footsteps approaching from the bottom of the stairs.<br /> <br /> Since downstairs was certainly dangerous, then he could only escape to the roof.<br /> <br /> When Lux embraced the last trace of hope by opening the door, suddenly someone from behind seized his wrist.<br /> <br /> “——Eh?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly there was a strong trembling feeling running across his spine, Lux hurriedly looked back.<br /> <br /> “Ara? I was wondering who made a sudden visit——so it was you, my lord?”<br /> <br /> “……Yoruka!? Why are you here!? ——And, what’s with that outfit?”<br /> <br /> Seeing someone who was so unexpected, Lux couldn’t help but opened his mouth wide.<br /> <br /> A beautiful black hair girl showing a bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> With perfect body curve, the girl, who had different eye color blue and purple on the left and right pupil, her name was Kirihime Yoruka.<br /> <br /> In the past she was an assassin known as “The Empire’s Assassin Blade” serving the Old Empire, she was an exotic girl with unparalleled ability as a Drag-Knight.<br /> <br /> Although they opposed each other for a short time because of her loyalty to the old empire and her purpose of “rebuilding the empire”, now she had sworn to become Lux’s faithful servant and had been doing her duty.<br /> <br /> Currently in order to secure her position, with Headmaster Relie’s help her admission procedures into the academy should be arranged but——<br /> <br /> “Yes, a few days ago they also helped me prepare this uniform. How do I look? My lord?”<br /> <br /> Usually Yoruka always wore a dark exotic dress, today was the first time he saw her in school uniform.<br /> <br /> Her bountiful chest wrapped in the blouse, and glossy lustrous thigh lines extending from the skirt, her beauty was dazzling.<br /> <br /> Although it was surprising to see in a glance, but because she had good looks from the start, there was not much discomfort from her appearance.<br /> <br /> “A, yeah, it suits you…. Wait, it’s not the time for that ——“<br /> <br /> Lux said shyly, but then he immediately recovered himself.<br /> <br /> The girls who were searching in the school building seemed to be coming to the roof soon.<br /> <br /> In a hurry, Lux told her about the Sword Device of “Bahamut” being taken by mistake, as well as about the peeping tom coming to the campus which caused the commotion.<br /> <br /> “I see, it’ll be good to get back the Sword Device from that first year girl——and for my lord to be found here at school, it would be bad….. is that it?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka let out a smile, then she approached Lux.<br /> <br /> During this time they heard the commotion of the girls downstairs.<br /> <br /> “Wait, not here either? I wonder where he went?”<br /> <br /> “There’s still the rooftop——could it be?”<br /> <br /> Words like that could be heard, it was a desperate situation.<br /> <br /> “What should I do, Yoruka? If this goes on——”<br /> <br /> Lux had no choice but to ask, Yoruka revealed a bright smile.<br /> <br /> “This is simple, my lord. I have a plan.”<br /> <br /> She gently brought her lips to Lux’s ear and whispered.<br /> <br /> “Wait!? Anything, but that——!?”<br /> <br /> “If we don’t do it fast, they’ll come here, right?”<br /> <br /> Yoruka emerged a mischievous smile, then she crawled her hands into Lux’s clothes.<br /> <br /> Then, her suggestion was carried out——3 minutes later.<br /> <br /> *Don*, the roof door was flung open violently, the girls who were chasing him looked around, they noticed someone’s shadow from behind the wall and called out.<br /> <br /> “Hey, did someone come here!? Someone like a peeping——”<br /> <br /> “No one came here from a while ago? I’m a bit busy now, so can we do that later?”<br /> <br /> Faced with the urgent tone of the female students, Yoruka answered lightly.<br /> <br /> Of course, they didn’t give up just like that.<br /> <br /> “Maybe he hid somewhere. Let’s have a little look——……！？”<br /> <br /> The sound of them becoming petrified, even Lux could hear it.<br /> <br /> They saw, lying on the rooftop’s floor and tangling each other, the appearance of two girls.<br /> <br /> One of them, was a girl with beautiful black hair that fell on her own skin——Kirihime Yoruka<br /> <br /> [[File:Saijaku V6 02.jpg|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> And the other one, being pressed under, was a girl wearing a blouse and a skirt.<br /> <br /> Hidden by Yoruka’s hand which was holding her Sword Device, the girl’s face couldn’t be seen, but it was obvious that she was a student at this school.<br /> <br /> “You, you…..are——！？”<br /> <br /> Seeing this, the two female students were speechless.<br /> <br /> Only the girl underneath was wearing uniform, Yoruka was riding on her waist, wearing only her top and bottom underwear.<br /> <br /> That——couldn’t be imagined as anything else but a special tryst between girls.<br /> <br /> Looking at the girls who stiffened up with their red faces, Yoruka gently smiled.<br /> <br /> “As you can see, we haven’t seen any peeping tom. But it would be you two if you were to continue watching like this——”<br /> <br /> As she finished, with her gorgeous little lips, she gently overlapped them on the lips of the girl lying underneath.<br /> <br /> Lips and tongues, engaged in a long tangling movement.<br /> <br /> “——！？”<br /> <br /> The girl underneath let out a muffled voice.<br /> <br /> After about ten seconds, the kiss was over, Yoruka loosened her lips, and a transparent silver string was trailing from her tongue..<br /> <br /> Immediately after seeing that, Yoruka gazed again and the girls retreated.<br /> <br /> “Well, then please enjoy yourself!”<br /> <br /> “Sor, sorry for disturbing!”<br /> <br /> The door of the rooftop was closed violently, and there was sounds of footsteps running away.<br /> <br /> After a while, screams telling that they had lost sight of the peeping tom in school resounded.<br /> <br /> “Well, looks like it’s fine now.”<br /> <br /> As Yoruka heard it, she crawled down from Lux’s body, Lux murmured in a dying state.<br /> <br /> “I thought everything was lost ……”<br /> <br /> Or, it was better to say he’d die if this were exposed.<br /> <br /> And not to mention Lux’s mental state, as the only male student in the academy, he’d certainly kneel.<br /> <br /> “My Lord is exaggerating. Just let bygone be bygone.”<br /> <br /> “Although it seems like I’ve lost something important, but thank you….”<br /> <br /> Lux thanked her, turned and began to take off the uniform.<br /> <br /> Yoruka proposed a plan to fool the girls——That was for Lux to wear Yoruka’s new uniform, it could be described as a taboo approach.<br /> <br /> “Just, just that——there’s no need for the kissing part, right….?”<br /> <br /> When Lux turned his face red and raised a voice of embarrassment, Yoruka showed a little bewitching smile.<br /> <br /> “It was not unnecessary. And my lord response to women, after this time I can begin to understand.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> After all, her actual age should be one year younger than his, Lux felt speechless.<br /> <br /> “Then I am going to get back to my lord Sword Device. Please wait for a while, then look for opportunities to return from the roof to the school building.”<br /> <br /> “A, yeah. I’ve troubled you.”<br /> <br /> Saying it in a monotone, Lux reluctantly nodded.<br /> <br /> When Yoruka who once again wore her uniforms went down the stairs, Lux was released from tension and he sighed.<br /> <br /> About the Sword Device, it would be better to leave it to Celis and Yoruka.<br /> <br /> “Ha, somehow, I’m exhausted……”<br /> <br /> While looking at the clear sky, Lux powerlessly sat down.<br /> <br /> ===Part 3===<br /> <br /> A few minutes later. After, Lux’s Sword Device came back to his hand without being noticed by anyone.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the Triads and Airi also cooperated under Celis’s command, and came looking for Lux on the rooftop and handed it to him.<br /> <br /> “Thank you——And sorry for the trouble.”<br /> <br /> While giving thanks to the girl, Lux was able to get out of the school building<br /> <br /> “Fuu, I’m saved …”<br /> <br /> As he left the school building and wore the Sword Device he just got back, Lux sit on the curb of the courtyard and finally stroked his chest.<br /> <br /> Already most students had finished physical measurements and changed their clothes, and had come back to their rooms, Lux decided to take a rest for a while<br /> <br /> “Although I can feel rest assured … what was the noise a little while ago?”<br /> <br /> It was a misunderstanding that Lux entered the indoor practice ground, but an incident appeared as an outside peeping tom was entering the school building, which made a serious commotion.<br /> <br /> “A peeping tom. So who could it——”<br /> <br /> Tilting his neck, Lux murmured to himself..<br /> <br /> Lux was in a daze in the courtyard in autumn where falling leaves were dancing.<br /> <br /> “——You look free, little brat over there.”<br /> <br /> “……！？”<br /> <br /> Because of the unexpected voice from behind, Lux bounced up straight.<br /> <br /> A voice of a heavy and deep man, rarely heard in school.<br /> <br /> Although in a musical range that could be affirmed as a mature man, but it wasn’t loud and rough, it had a unique intonation giving those who heard it a strong impression.<br /> <br /> When he turned around, there was a man who he had never seen before.<br /> <br /> His appearance was similar to Lux’s petite body.<br /> <br /> His face looked pretty young, at first glance he looked like a boy, but with somewhat old-fashioned expression and dangerous atmosphere around him, one would hesitate calling him a boy.<br /> <br /> He was wearing a slightly dark blue mantle, below that was a black suit, protected by a thin metal armor.<br /> <br /> Black hair under the hood, as well as his left eye was wearing a strangely shaped eye patch, decorated with metal pieces.<br /> <br /> But, stranger than his appearance, was his eye.<br /> <br /> Dark. Bottomless dark. Black pupil, such as the abyss where light could not be seen.<br /> <br /> Still, it was strange that his expressions and tone were not somewhat depressing.<br /> <br /> A shiny, hard polished black.<br /> <br /> He was a man with an atmosphere reminiscent of an obsidian incarnation.<br /> <br /> “You are——”<br /> <br /> When Lux was being stunned by his atmosphere, the man gently lifted his chin.<br /> <br /> “I’m a visitor. I’m looking for the Headmaster for some business. Come show me the way quickly.”<br /> <br /> “……”<br /> <br /> Lux was speechless again when he heard the man’s order.<br /> <br /> Why a man who looked like a boy like this, being so bossy.<br /> <br /> “E, etou——Please wait. In the first place, who are you?”<br /> <br /> “You’re a man that really like to ask trivial stuffs? Who am I, how should I say it I wonder?”<br /> <br /> His eyes opened wide, the man distorted his mouth into a bow shape, and laughed strangely.<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Because here is within the grounds of the Royal Military Academy, I cannot guide you anywhere unless you tell me who you are. Moreover——I’m kind of busy right now.”<br /> <br /> “That’s too bad, but I don’t mind? After you lead me there, I will handle it myself.”<br /> <br /> “Not that, I said….”<br /> <br /> Even Lux didn’t know how to answer.<br /> <br /> Although he experienced doing service business many times while doing chores, he had never met such a domineering guest.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know much about details, but it seems an outside peeping tom got inside ——”<br /> <br /> “Is that so? It was really troublesome, but it was strange? I was stopped by the guard at the gate earlier, I got in without permission while shaking them off——I did not see suspicious people in particular.”<br /> <br /> “E…?”<br /> <br /> As the man calmly uttered these words, Lux had a bad feeling.<br /> <br /> Stopped by guards, entered without permission?<br /> <br /> Then, don’t tell me——<br /> <br /> “Oh? A, you don’t have to say anymore. I get it.”<br /> <br /> And, while the man opened his usual eyes with no light, he raised his mouth into a smile, and pounded his hand.<br /> <br /> Then he looked straight at Lux and said confidently.<br /> <br /> “The culprit is you, with a face like a woman, you transformationist.”<br /> <br /> “You’re wrong! It’s you! The peeping intruder who went in without permission!”<br /> <br /> “Oh, I see. This country will treat it like that. It is a cruel custom.”<br /> <br /> “Any country will do the same! Please leave the campus quickly!”<br /> <br /> “Yare yare. How awful, there was also unreasonable treatment. Even though I was called directly by the Queen of this country, I was told to get out.”<br /> <br /> “……!? What, just now——？”<br /> <br /> The moment when Lux showed a dubious face, the man took out a document from his chest pocket and showed it to him.<br /> <br /> “A letter from the Queen. Let me say it again. I request you to show me before the school headmaster. New Kingdom chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The man said with a sneer.<br /> <br /> It seemed that he knew Lux’s position and added inside also a little provocation, Lux decided not to respond to it.<br /> <br /> “……I understand.”<br /> <br /> Lux had also seen the Queen’s letter and signature.<br /> <br /> Although he did not know who he was, but what the man said was true.<br /> <br /> Lux decided to guide the man to the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Fortunately or unfortunately, the body measurement seemed to have ended safely, and no sign of girls could be seen around.<br /> <br /> However, unlike the previous time, Lux tightened his face and entered the school building.<br /> <br /> He was aware that the unknown man was not a good character.<br /> <br /> “It’s a nice academy. Morale is also high, and the level of practice is also so so. It is also interesting to have a policy of educating women who are well-manned in Drag-ride. However, it is unnecessary for my subordinates. Are you not dissatisfied even if you see it?”<br /> <br /> After looking around to appraisal, the man spoke unexpectedly.<br /> <br /> “What do you mean?”<br /> <br /> When Lux returned with a vigilant voice, he heard footsteps from behind.<br /> <br /> Coming in a hurry, a middle-aged man wearing a robe and two young men.<br /> <br /> If he remembered correctly, they were the chiefs of the new kingdom and the school secretary.<br /> <br /> “This, this is, thank you for coming from such a long trip, sir Singlen. It seems that you came a little bit earlier than the original scheduled time——”<br /> <br /> “I’m a busy man unlike you. I do not like being kept waiting so I let myself in. Has the school headmaster known of this meeting?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, it has been sent to inform her before.”<br /> <br /> Even with the man’s rude attitude, the two men continued to abide by the etiquette, Lux showed a puzzle expression,<br /> <br /> “It was a hard time chore boy. As a reward, let me give you the honor of knowing my name.”<br /> <br /> The black man’s fearless smile, and he spoke his words in a tone that looked down from very high.<br /> <br /> “Singlen Shelbrit. Vice captain of states alliance’s Drag-Ride force, the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, affiliated to the Blackend Kingdom, head of the White Ridge Knights regiment, those are——some trivial titles of this great me.”<br /> <br /> “”Seven Dragon Paladin”, Vice captain….!?”<br /> <br /> Reflectively, Lux repeated like a parrot.<br /> <br /> “The troublesome guys call me “Blue Tyrant”. Call me whatever you like, chore boy.”<br /> <br /> The threat of Phantom God Beast (Abyss) growing year by year.<br /> <br /> To counteract the seven Ruins activating, each country selected one Drag-Knight as their representative, a total of seven Drag-Knights.<br /> <br /> It was an elite unit gathering representatives from various countries that would investigate the Ruins with their own authority and acted as a fighting force against those threats in case of emergency.<br /> <br /> Not all of them had yet been decided, but among them the captain and the vice captain were judged based from past record, and it seemed to be decided by discussion.<br /> <br /> In other words, it meant that he had such a tremendous outstanding track record on a worldwide scale.<br /> <br /> At the last All-Dragon Battle outside of school——The man did not show up because of the restrictions on the official candidate, but there was still stronger people in the world.<br /> <br /> (——But, why such a person is in the school of the new kingdom?)<br /> <br /> No way, was the threat like the Demonic Beast of The End (Ragnarok) approaching?<br /> <br /> “Oh, didn’t they tell you? The upper part of the country was also surprisingly scattered.”<br /> <br /> As if seeing through Lux’s thought, Singlen mouth bent into a curve.<br /> <br /> His obvious imprudent way of speaking made the consul and the secretary behind stunned.<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry, my affair here is just an interview. The “Seven Dragon Paladin” of this country has not been decided yet. Before the meeting that takes place in the near future, I hope that each country decides at least one good candidate.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s it. Can you do me one thing, chore boy. I want you to keep a watch on this place. I feel somewhat better than being watched by those two with a thin face.”<br /> <br /> In the corridor facing the long courtyard, Singlen said to Lux.<br /> <br /> This had been more than the level of rude, it could be said that his mouth was dirty, but Lux wasn’t in the mood to refuse.<br /> <br /> “……..It doesn’t guarantee that I will be allowed to do it.”<br /> <br /> “It’s done. It’s me who decided it. ——Okay, I’ll leave it to you.”<br /> <br /> After that, the man named Singlen went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> (That man, what on earth was he thinking…..?)<br /> <br /> After that, when asking if he could watch over the room to Relie who came, “Really? Then please do so.” he easily got permitted<br /> <br /> As he was standing in front of the door for a while, the first who came over was Lisha.<br /> <br /> “A-re? If it’s not you, Lux. What are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> Looking at the Lux who was watching for some reasons, she widened her eyes surprised.<br /> <br /> Perhaps, it was probably that the people who would receive this interview had been decided in advance.<br /> <br /> “There was something happening, and then it became such a strange situation.”<br /> <br /> “What. I thought I’d have you on the same seat as my knight, that’s a shame.”<br /> <br /> Then with a proud face she crossed her arm which looked cute, Lux’s expression also relaxed.<br /> <br /> “But——Please be careful. The vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, is quite an odd man.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t worry. There are many strange people in this school and I am accustomed to dealing with them. Besides——In a way, I’m also the princess of this country.”<br /> <br /> She said so confidently, then left a “Then, please stand watching”, she walked inside the room.<br /> <br /> Clack, a few minute after the door was closed.<br /> <br /> Since he couldn’t freely eavesdropping, Lux was waiting at the distance——<br /> <br /> “Haa!? Stop joking! Who are you, calling people like that!?”<br /> <br /> Suddenly Lisha roared, it could be heard outside the room.<br /> <br /> “No more talking. I’m going home! I don’t have free time to go with your nonsense!”<br /> <br /> Then it seemed that the conclusion of the discussion had arrived soon, Lisha came out of the room.<br /> <br /> From the outrageous attitude of that Singlen, it was possible to expect it to a certain degree, but this result was still a little surprising for Lux.<br /> <br /> Lisha’s character was simple and straightforward on the surface, but in fact she would use strategy, and also able to see through nature of problems.<br /> <br /> For negotiations to break so quickly, it was hard to imagine.<br /> <br /> What Singlen was trying to do, Lux was being a little concerned about it.<br /> <br /> “What a rude man!? Has the Blackend Kingdom quality become like that!?”<br /> <br /> “Ano, Lisha-sama. I understand your feelings, but this is the corridor——”<br /> <br /> Seeing steam coming out from Lisha’s head, Lux persuaded her with a wry smile.<br /> <br /> Lisha complained for a while then left, and then there was another footstep coming near Lux.<br /> <br /> “What a surprise, I didn’t think we could meet here, Lux”<br /> <br /> The girl wearing a dignified atmosphere, third year student Celis.<br /> <br /> “I was called here, to receive an interview as a candidate for the “Seven Dragons Paladin” of the New Kingdom——Don’t tell me, you too?”<br /> <br /> “No, I just have some reasons, I’m supposed to be a guard here.”<br /> <br /> “Is that so. I can’t be panicked in front face of my junior. The opponent is the “Blue Tyrant”, I have to keep it in mind.”<br /> <br /> Her tone was as serious as usual.<br /> <br /> But compared to thinking that was “Really Celis-like”, Lux was more concerned about another word.<br /> <br /> “………About Singlen, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “To some extent ——if you do not mind, can I speak what I know?”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded reflexively.<br /> <br /> Because time was running out, Celis made it very simple, but Lux learned about Singlen.<br /> <br /> A man from the Blackend Kingdom, he emerged immediately as a striking figure after the Drag-Ride was excavated, with overwhelming ability, he climbed to the rank of general.<br /> <br /> However, after a period of time, after a large-scale civil strife, he was punished by the king for his merciless fighting style, it was said that he was robbed of the title knight.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know the truth, but the King seems to be afraid of his ability and kept him away from the royal family? There seems to be that theory, Later, Sir Singlen left the Imperial City.”<br /> <br /> Lux felt that the theory was highly believable.<br /> <br /> An era in which various things suddenly changed due to existence of Drag-ride, which was still about several years after the ruins were found.<br /> <br /> There was too strong military Drag-Knight that appeared, it was no wonder that people would fear his growing power.<br /> <br /> “However, as we all know, a large-scale natural disaster has occurred in various places, including the Blackend Kingdom from the other day. The existence of a new type of humanoid Phantom God Beast (Abyss) called Nocturnal…..”<br /> <br /> After the end of the Dragon Tournament, Lux also learned from Raigree instructor about the matter.<br /> <br /> “The Blackend Kingdom lost its main force due to the battle, I heard that Sir Singlen was called to the King’s Castle again. Just before the former king was killed in battle and was substituted.”<br /> <br /> “…..”<br /> <br /> “That’s all I know. Then, I’ll go first.”<br /> <br /> As Celis finished saying, she quickly went into the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Unlike Lisha, if it was Celis who didn’t act straightforwardly, she would be able to avoid being on the same pace as Singlen. Lux thought.<br /> <br /> “Yes. Is, that so….? No, I am honored to be praised. But——eh?”<br /> <br /> Although he had no attention of eavesdropping, but he could hear a relatively calm voice.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the meeting was over in a matter of minutes, Celis came out of the Headmaster’s room.<br /> <br /> Her face was a bit confused.<br /> <br /> “What happened?”<br /> <br /> “No, nothing special….I got praised for my quality as a Drag-Knight, but the details about the subject, he seems to be avoiding it.”<br /> <br /> “Avoiding the main issue?”<br /> <br /> “And, of course, these contents should not be revealed to others, so let it be——”<br /> <br /> “Ah, I’m sorry.”<br /> <br /> With Celis words, Lux also noticed the danger of his remark.<br /> <br /> Soon after he regretted asking promptly, Singlen patted Lux on the shoulder.<br /> <br /> “It’s over, chore boy. Come and see me outside. That’s my last request.”<br /> <br /> “……..understood.”<br /> <br /> Lux nodded and walked by Singlen’s side.<br /> <br /> Did they know the news of Singlen coming to the academy?<br /> <br /> The appearance of the girl students looking at Lux in a long distance was seen in some places.<br /> <br /> “——You don’t ask me what I said to the two in the interview?”<br /> <br /> “If you don’t mind, please tell me.”<br /> <br /> “That won’t do. Can’t tell you.”<br /> <br /> “……..Is that so.”<br /> <br /> As Lux tone was mixed with a sigh, Singlen quivered his shoulders and laughed.<br /> <br /> “Kukukuku, don’t make such a face. Do you think it’s hard to understand? A man purposely received a royal command from the Blackend Kingdom to come all the way here, why did he take a stuffy attitude towards those two girls?”<br /> <br /> “……….”<br /> <br /> The eye reflecting the bottomless darkness looked into Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> His eye was not laughing.<br /> <br /> Only his mouth was slightly bowed and distorted.<br /> <br /> “Can you see through my intention? Chore-doing criminal.”<br /> <br /> “……..from the beginning you have no intentions of discussing. Is that right?”<br /> <br /> Lux answered immediately.<br /> <br /> Thinking carefully, it was very unnatural from the beginning.<br /> <br /> He visited the academy half a day earlier than planned, and also entered the campus without permission despite being stopped.<br /> <br /> At first glance he seemed to be just rude and arrogant, but this man who climbed up to the position of the royal knight’s leader, there was no way he didn’t understand how to behave.<br /> <br /> That was, contrary to the fact that the candidate must be determined as soon as possible, he didn’t intend to achieve his goal from the start.<br /> <br /> “Is that all? Well, it’s only half of it. How disappointing. The worth of your head was only a little more precious than the majority of the country council.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?”<br /> <br /> “Your understanding is really bad. Has your intuition slowed down just by taking care of the ladies.”<br /> <br /> Singlen turned a wicked smile at Lux.<br /> <br /> “I’m willing to put the story together. We’ll talk here. Haven’t I told you some hints? Didn’t I let you stand there deliberately, and let you hear our discussion?”<br /> <br /> “——could it be.”<br /> <br /> At this moment, Lux was aware of Singlen’s intentions.<br /> <br /> “You, chore boy. The “Weakest Undefeated”, former Acardia Empire Seventh Princes Lux Arcadia. I came to scout you out. As one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”.”<br /> <br /> “……!?”<br /> <br /> Surprised and shocked, it penetrated Lux’s body at the same time, he was petrified.<br /> <br /> “Are you surprised? You thought that you were not supposed to be chosen? If so you’re stupid. Compare to 5 years ago, has this peaceful days turned you into a fool. Like this kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “Are you seriously saying that? To me——”<br /> <br /> “This is a boring conversation. Please stop acting in front of me. I need to pull the strongest man in this country as the vice captain of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”. Not just on the surface, but the truly strong.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> How far this guy knows about myself?<br /> <br /> However, even if he saw through Lux’s identity as “Bahamut” user, Lux couldn’t admit he was the “Black Hero”.<br /> <br /> “Although I was certainly recommended from the consular officers of the kingdom to be the candidate for the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, I do not think that I am suitable, and I don’t intend to do so.”<br /> <br /> Although being on alert, Lux’s voice was unwavering, Singlen continued.<br /> <br /> “Don’t say such childish words. You used to be more adult like. No──Or that you just put on a mature look? In any case, you showed such performance at that age, you are not an ordinary man and you have qualifications for being the representative.”<br /> <br /> There was decisiveness in his tone.<br /> <br /> This tone was like he knew that Lux had destroyed the old empire in the past, Lux further raised his vigilance.<br /> <br /> “Do you know——about me and the Old Empire?”<br /> <br /> “It’s not like I don’t know. The upper part of the Old Empire had been associated with the Blackend Kingdom. Oh, I was getting along with your older brother from that time. Was his name Fugil Acardia?”<br /> <br /> “…….!”<br /> <br /> Instantly hearing these words, Lux gasped.<br /> <br /> Although he wanted to conceal his own shaking, but that man might have been seen through him.<br /> <br /> “It seems he’s missing since the coup d’état five years ago, but I don’t think the guy will die easily, do you know something?”<br /> <br /> “No…..I know nothing.”<br /> <br /> “Well, that’s a pity … No, actually, the other day, I heard a story that my subordinate saw a man looking like Fugil.”<br /> <br /> “——Is that, true?”<br /> <br /> “You want to know? Just tell me. What, if you become one of the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, the opportunity to continue talking to me would come soon.”<br /> <br /> “…..then, can I ask one last question?”<br /> <br /> “It’s fine. But make it quick, time is precious. Even gold can’t buy my time.”<br /> <br /> Conceit, bold, and fearless.<br /> <br /> Singlen nodded, with an arrogant attitude befitting the title “Blue Tyrant”.<br /> <br /> “What is your real purpose? Promoting me to join the “Seven Dragon Paladin”, it isn’t just simply to bring stability to the world isn’t it?”<br /> <br /> “……Fu, what a troublesome kid. I was suspected quite a lot.”<br /> <br /> The school ground was surrounded by tall walls.<br /> <br /> They had arrived near the gate.<br /> <br /> “My mission and purpose are to protect this world, as a Drag-Knight, as the commander of Drag-Knight, what else is there?”<br /> <br /> “Well, I will talk about my purpose. I’ll tell you as a chore prince, I will protect this academy, I will become the power of everyone who goes here, it is now my wish.”<br /> <br /> He didn’t know Singlen’s true intention.<br /> <br /> As a “Seven Dragon Paladin”, why did he seek Lux’s power so much.<br /> <br /> However, regardless of what the other side’s intention, Lux had decided the answer.<br /> <br /> He once concealed his identity and destroyed the Old Empire, it was Lux’s wish.<br /> <br /> He tried to make a country without unreasonable tyranny and unjustifiable discrimination.<br /> <br /> And now, to protect this new kingdom from the threat from other countries and Phantom God Beasts (Abyss), to support the power of the countries of the young girls with his own strength.<br /> <br /> For that reason, he became an exclusive knight of Princess Lisha.<br /> <br /> “Ha ha ha. How awful, negotiation breakup, it’s a shame, my time has been wasted. I wanted you to be a “Seven Dragon Paladin” even now.”<br /> <br /> Singlen tilted his head slightly, only his mouth revealed that strange smile, staring at Lux’s face.<br /> <br /> Lux also returned a resolute line of sight to his opponent, just outside, seven people wearing white helmet and cloak covering their faces, immediately came up to stop the two.<br /> <br /> “My lord. We come to pick you up, it’s about time to leave the kingdom.”<br /> <br /> “……..I understand. Farewell, orphan of the old empire—— “The weakest undefeated”. You have to work hard to fulfill your wishes.”<br /> <br /> Saying that with a loud tone, Singlen walked out of the campus, and looked back.<br /> <br /> “But remember, never, will your wish comes true. Because I’ve never failed to achieve my purpose, and what you really want, is just boring self-sacrificing. ──Well then, let’s meet again, Hero.”<br /> <br /> “…….”<br /> <br /> Even after hearing that final word, Lux didn’t even blink an eye.<br /> <br /> “The Blue Tyrant” and his followers gradually disappeared from the field of vision.<br /> <br /> The breathless encounter was over.<br /> <br /> But, why.<br /> <br /> Even though they didn’t resemble each other, an air somewhat like his older brother Fugil, Lux could sense it from Singlen.<br /> <br /> ===Part 4===<br /> <br /> “So the result, “Over Limit” can no longer be used?”<br /> <br /> In the school ground after the storm had left.<br /> <br /> In the Drag-ride workshop (Atelier), Lisha who was wearing a white gown said so suddenly.<br /> <br /> “Yes, it seems so.”<br /> <br /> Putting his waist on the workbench, Lux answered Lisha who was watching him, and released “Bahamut” armor.<br /> <br /> A special system which released the output restriction of the Drag-ride which was usually restricted to avoid the burden of body and mind, Limit Break (Over Limit).<br /> <br /> For a while, it was thought that Lux’s body could not bear it, so it was forbidden to use it since the training camp, and as his physical condition stabilized now, in order to be prepared, he tried to repeat the steps but was unsuccessful.<br /> <br /> “But it’s strange. Don’t you remember it? The way of perfect Limit Break (Over Limit), even I don’t know it clearly——“<br /> <br /> “I do not know. Why only that time, I can do it——”<br /> <br /> I remember seeing the method of Limit Break (Over Limit) that La Cruche had done as the Ruin’s Supervisor (Gear Leader), I wonder if that was the reason for my memories?<br /> <br /> (…..Memory? No, I should have used the Limit Break (Over Limit) for the first time at that time. Or——）<br /> <br /> Am I forgetting something? Lux mind emerged this question.<br /> <br /> “It may be because Phi-chan was there. Maybe I forgot something——”<br /> <br /> “…..!? That, that airhead girl has nothing to do with this!? That…. this is still a problem, I’ll think about it myself. Hum.”<br /> <br /> After hearing Lux murmuring to himself, Lisha somehow anxiously shouted.<br /> <br /> Lux tilted his head curiously, as time went by.</div>

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<p>SkyeFar: /* Prologue – Memory with my older brother */ cleaned up some of the English....</p> <hr /> <div>==Prologue – Memory with my Older Brother==<br /> <br /> I, Airi Arcadia, had always found this unbelievable since childhood.<br /> <br /> It was something that happened when I was still a frail little girl.<br /> <br /> Nii-sama (Big Brother), Lux Arcadia, had the rights to inherit the throne. But then, he was neglected by the rest of our family because he was only the 7th prince, the youngest one.<br /> <br /> I suppose, even members from the other imperial families looked down on Nii-sama for this fact.<br /> <br /> All that had happened while the Arcadian Empire was still ruled by the old Emperor.<br /> <br /> Back then, when I was young, I could tell that the environment we grew up in was a harsh one.<br /> <br /> However, all of Nii-sama’s concerns were directed at something else entirely.<br /> <br /> “You’re feeling all right? Is there anything I can get you?”<br /> <br /> Those were the questions that he always asked bedridden me.<br /> <br /> That was shortly after Mother died in the carriage accident.<br /> <br /> The shock from that event had worsened my sickness.<br /> <br /> It was a sad time for young me.<br /> <br /> “Call for me if anything happens. When you are feeling better, let’s go play in the park!”<br /> <br /> His gentle smile always put my mind at ease, but because I was still feeling tortured by the many emotions that came after mother’s death——<br /> <br /> “Nii-sama, please leave me alone…”<br /> <br /> Why did I say that? I still regret it to this day.<br /> <br /> “In two months, I’ll be going to the Count at the border… Even if you keep spending your time on me, Nii-sama, you won’t achieve anything by doing so.”<br /> <br /> The sadness from being forced to leave the family due to father’s orders...<br /> <br /> The sickness that was slowly eroding my body...<br /> <br /> In this helpless reality, I could only feel desperation and sorrow.<br /> <br /> Under these circumstances, I made that remark.<br /> <br /> I thought that even Nii-sama would get angry when he heard me say those words.<br /> <br /> &quot;I really can’t stand talking to you, especially since that’s how you feel about me.&quot;——Was what I expected to hear.<br /> <br /> I also expected him to shout at hopeless little me who had refused his kindness.<br /> <br /> However, Nii-sama just smiled awkwardly:<br /> <br /> “Sorry, Airi, I made you worry.”<br /> <br /> He then softly stroked my hair.<br /> <br /> “But, don’t worry. I will find a way.”<br /> <br /> “……!—— I’m sorry, Nii-sama. I-I’m s-sorry… ”<br /> <br /> Tears came flowing from my eyes.<br /> <br /> He lifted sobbing little me close, and hugged tightly.<br /> <br /> “So, don’t worry. You don’t need to cry anymore.”<br /> <br /> His gentle voice penetrated my mind, freeing me from my worries.<br /> <br /> In my cold, dark world, this was the only thing that brought peace to my mind.<br /> <br /> (…but, why?)<br /> <br /> I've wondered ever since.<br /> <br /> When I was still in the palace, mother and me were regarded as ordinary “women” living with Nii-sama.<br /> <br /> Even if he had no rights or power, as long as Nii-sama complied with the royal court and treated mother and I coldly, then Nii-sama wouldn’t be looked down upon by the rest of the royal family……<br /> <br /> Indeed, Nii-sama was different from the others.<br /> <br /> How was he different? I honestly couldn’t describe it in words.<br /> <br /> But why didn’t Nii-sama abandon me?<br /> <br /> Since childhood, I have never been able to him ask that, and I—<br /> <br /> “—Airi, are you feeling all right?”<br /> <br /> “…It’s nothing… I always feel all right.”<br /> <br /> I answered Nii-sama coldly.<br /> <br /> “Okay, but if there’s anything you need, please tell me immediately.”<br /> <br /> Nii-sama smiled gently, and his footsteps slowly faded into the distance.<br /> <br /> Recently, I felt as though I had been making Nii-sama worry about me again.<br /> <br /> Whenever we met, I always avoided eye contact and refused to talk.<br /> <br /> The reason for this, was in the pages of the ancient texts I’m now holding.<br /> <br /> Its contents differed greatly from our conventional knowledge.<br /> <br /> It was recorded there that the beings that were called the Lords (Creators) of the Ruin bore the name Arcadia. The same name as us, the Imperial Family of the Old Empire. <br /> <br /> Our Family had been founded by three famous Imperial Princesses:<br /> <br /> The First Imperial Princess - Listelka Rei Arshalia<br /> <br /> The Second Imperial Princess - Aeril Vi Arcadia<br /> <br /> The Third Imperial Princess - Hayes Vi Arcadia<br /> <br /> ……Yet, there were no traces of their names within the actual texts from that time.<br /> <br /> I had poured through many of the Old Empire’s family genealogy and history books, but their names simply didn’t exist.<br /> <br /> A few decades ago, the world confirmed the existence of the Ruins for the first time. We also learned about the prosperity of the Arcadia Empire centuries ago.<br /> <br /> So, there was a possibility that such a Lord did exist. There was a girl named Hayes who was trying to destroy us from the darkness.<br /> <br /> This situation had left me confused and uneasy.<br /> <br /> “Who are we, Nii-sama……?”<br /> <br /> That question, which I had whispered many times, wasn’t heard by anyone else’s ears and disappeared into the void.</div>

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