Man is infinite, and his ambition is to slay the dragon

That’s roughly what it means.

After all, it took three months to complete the script, and during that time, it was revised and polished many times through the Clinshid. Sieg's statement was impeccable from any angle. In addition to the defense of the Muku Academy witnessed by Shinguji Kurono and the others, Toudou Touka also provided evidence of Sieg repelling the rock giant in the mountains of Okutama.

Therefore, in the end everyone believed what he said, and the Japanese branch officially appointed him as the representative of Wu Qu Academy, which was no longer able to participate in the competition, filling the vacancy of Wu Qu Academy.

After that, Sieg also went to the hospital where the representatives of Wu Qu Academy were and met with the representatives of Wu Qu Academy headed by Yudai Moroboshi.

Although Akatsuki Academy adopted an illusion form during the attack and no one was seriously injured, after this head-on defeat, almost all representatives lost the will to participate in the competition, and last year's third and second place winners were forced to give up in the end because they were unable to regain consciousness.

As for last year's Seven-Star Sword King - he was able to move around, but after a private sparring match with Sieg, he simply transferred the only right to participate in the competition to Sieg.

(I don’t care what you guys want to do, but since you’ve replaced us, you must win the final victory! This is the only thing I ask of you! Flame Beast!)

Recalling what the man named Yudai Moroboshi had said to him, Sieg picked up the badge of Wu Qu College on the table in front of him, rubbed it, and then put it in his pocket.

"I will do as you wish. From the first match onwards, I will reveal my identity as a student of Akatsuki Academy, but in the last match, I will compete as a [representative of Wuqu Academy] - is that okay?"

「Of course no problem──Well, this is the end of what I can do, the rest is up to you.」

[I am looking forward to the sight of Akatsuki Academy’s flag flying on the top of the Seven Stars]

After saying that, Yueying Moya hung up the phone.

Sieg sighed slightly, walked to the mirror that looked a bit like an antique, and made a final adjustment to his clothes.

There are still two days before the Seven Stars Sword Festival officially begins, and today the officials of the Seven Stars Sword Festival hosted a buffet banquet in this hotel to entertain the contestants who arrived at the venue early.

Although in principle it is not mandatory for every contestant to participate, out of courtesy, the contestants will still try their best to participate. Zigg is also ready to support Wu Qu Academy at the desperate request of the school's administration.

(I've taken on a rather troublesome role... Never mind, everyone has their own responsibilities, and since I've already promised Moroboshi something like that, I can only bite the bullet and do it.)

After adjusting his clothes in front of the mirror, Sieg walked out of his room.

As he left the room—

"Mr. Sieg?"

"Ok?"

The door directly opposite also happened to be open.

Dongtang Daohua, wearing a goose yellow dress and her pigtails tied into a high ponytail, walked out in high heels.

"Student Council President? Are you in the room across from me?"

"It seems so. We are so lucky." Dongtang Daohua smiled. "Besides, we both look like we are going to attend the banquet. Shall we enter together? [Student Qige from Wuqu College]?"

"Don't tease me about this, [Student Council President]."

Ziggy smiled wryly.

91. More and more agreements

The buffet banquet was held on the top floor of the hotel.

After taking the elevator to the top floor with Toutang Daohua, Zieg showed his student handbook to the waiter at the door, then opened the door and walked in.

"------"

The slight noise that could be heard outside the door suddenly disappeared the moment Sieg stepped into the door. Several gazes shot towards him like arrows, but this feeling only lasted for less than a second, and the noise instantly occupied the hall again.

However, Sieg could vaguely hear some words directed at him.

"With Pojun's Raikiri... is that the Flame Beast?"

"I see. It is indeed a monster."

"Was he the one who defeated that Akatsuki Academy?"

Voices like these rang out among the crowd.

The reason for Zieg's participation was not concealed. All the contestants and even the audience knew that he was invited by the alliance to fill the vacancy of Wu Qu College. However, the students present were all national-level strongmen, and none of them were blind.

"It seems that everyone has noticed how powerful you are."

Dongtang Daohua smiled and said, "I had a similar experience when I stepped into this place last year. Everyone here is extraordinary."

"really."

Sieg glanced around the hall. "At least, none of them are half-baked."

As soon as these words came out, Sieg suddenly felt that one or two of the gazes directed at him were slightly targeted.

"...Maybe I need to retract my preface."

"Haha, after all, all the representatives are here to stand on the top of the Seven Stars. Mr. Qi Ge should be careful with his words and actions." Dongtang Daohua patted him on the back, "I'm going to meet up with everyone, how about you? Do you want to meet up with everyone?"

"I'll come find you guys in a bit."

"Okay, see you later then."

After waving his hand, Dongtang Daohua walked towards a certain direction of the venue, and Zieg also came to a food cart, picked up some food at random, and then stood at the edge of the venue with his plate, scanning the students in the venue.

(There are very few of them. At most, there are only thirty-two of them?)

After the attack on Akatsuki Academy, many of the contestants who participated in the Seven Stars Sword and Martial Arts Festival chose to abstain. After all, there was the example of Wu Qu Academy. But even so, there were only 32 people from the eight academies combined...

(He’s even more spineless than I thought. Even though he’s a representative player, is that all he can do?)

As Sieg's eyes swept across the venue, the students' information was also retrieved from the Japanese branch's database by the Crainshid.

(The third-year student of Tanlang Academy, Kurashiki Kōto... The third-year student of Lucun Academy, Kaga Renji... The third-year student of Lianzhen Academy, Yakushi Kiriko - these are the only three people worth noting, right? The others are all a bit unworthy of the stage.)

(Even if I have to be enemies with everyone here, I have to get rid of them all...)

"...Three minutes will be enough, right?"

"What three minutes?"

Another familiar voice sounded in Sieg's ears.

Sieg turned his head to look at the person who spoke to him - the person who came into view was Stella, who was wearing a bright crimson dress. She was originally a princess of a country, and now she appeared in formal attire, which finally allowed Sieg to recognize her side as a princess for the first time.

"Nothing, just talking to myself. Compared to this, you have already come here?"

"I guess so. I got here a few minutes earlier than you and the student council president."

Without paying attention to the gazes of other students around her, Stella leaned against the wall like Sieg: "I'm surprised. I didn't expect that you would eventually participate in the Seven Stars Sword Festival as a representative of Wu Qu College. I'm also surprised that you have been doing that kind of thing for the past three months."

"Akatsuki College is secretly planning something big - if you had told us about this earlier, the branch would have definitely dealt with it."

In the past three months, Sieg had not revealed even a little bit of information about Akatsuki Academy to Stella and the others.

Hearing her slightly accusatory words, Zig smiled slightly: "I just acted on my own initiative. Is this the first day you met me? The reason why I pursued them for three months was just because I wanted to do so. There was no other reason."

"I'm talking to you~~~~!"

Stella really didn't know how to evaluate her roommate, but the only thing that was certain was that he really knew how to cause trouble for others.

After glaring at him for a few times, Stella sighed softly and smiled, "Forget it. Anyway, what we have to do next is very simple - although you were specially invited by the branch to deal with Akatsuki Academy, I will not show mercy to you."

"I have been training hard under Teacher Xijing for the past three months. This time, no matter what I say, I will surpass you!"

"is it?"

Sieg glanced at her, then suddenly held her hand.

There was no reaction at all.

Looking at Stella who looked calm and composed, Sieg smiled and let go of her hand: "It seems that it is true... Then I look forward to fighting with you later, but you better not vomit in public then."

"No way!"

Stella laughed and kicked Sieg.

(She has actually made it this far. It seems like she has really... that's really great.)

Sieg's eyes gradually turned cold as he calmly felt the familiar feeling emanating from Stella.

"——I might really kill you this time, Stella."

"——If you can do it, give it a try."

Without any fear or terror, Stella answered with her chest held high in the face of Sieg's harsh words.

There was no trace of the cowardice in her eyes that she had only shown in front of Sieg. Now all that could be seen was the desire and longing that was directed only at him.

She has truly overcome the psychological trauma that Sieg brought to her.

"Alright, alright~~~ Let's save the mutual ridicule before the game for the main event."

Stella smiled suddenly: "You haven't seen everyone for a while, come with me. Kurotsuchi and the others also want to see you."

"Well, let's go."

Following Stella's steps, Sieg walked towards the representatives of Pojun Academy who were gathered in a certain area of ​​the venue.

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Later, after the banquet, Sieg returned to his hotel and received his schedule information a step late.

[Seven Star Sword Festival Area A]

[First game and opening match]

【Wu Qu Academy Representative——Sieg Feil】

【Play against】

[Representative of Pojun Academy——Dongtang Daohua]

The betrayal happened much earlier than expected.

92. Begins with betrayal

Two days after the buffet banquet.

The opening ceremony of the Seven Stars Swordsmanship Festival.

Although it is essentially just a martial arts stage for a group of students to compete with each other, the alliance has always attached great importance to the Seven Stars Sword and Martial Arts Festival because of its worldwide ratings and the huge profits it brings. In addition to the Olympics and KOK, the Seven Stars Sword and Martial Arts Festival is basically the most valued event.

Therefore, the opening ceremony was held quite magnificently.

But no matter how magnificent the opening ceremony was, it had nothing to do with Zigg. He just arrived at his own lounge at the scheduled time, waiting for his moment to appear.

[Okay! The wonderful opening ceremony is finally over! I believe that the audience can't wait any longer! ]

Such a voice was heard outside the door.

[In addition to the opening ceremony, the most important thing today is the Seven Star Swordsmanship Festival that we have all been looking forward to for a long time! ]

[A total of 32 contestants will be divided into four groups, A, B, C, and D, for a one-on-one elimination match! The first match of Group A is about to begin, which is also the most important opening match! ]

[Now let me introduce the two contestants who will be taking the stage! ]

乶“It’s started.”

In Zieg's lounge, Edwards' voice came from the phone on the table.

"It's a shame that I can't watch your preliminary round."

"But you will definitely be able to win the final. Thank you for your hard work, teacher and Miss Tina, before that."

[The first to appear from the red gate is the strongman who won the top four in last year's Seven Stars Sword Festival! The third year student of Pojun Academy, the contestant "Raikiri" Toudou Touka! ]

【Last year, she lost to the Seven-Star Sword King in the semifinals and had to give up due to an accident on the stage to decide the third place. This year, she announced before the competition that she would definitely lead Pojun to win the top of the Seven Stars! After a year, she made a comeback. Can she live up to her promise and make Pojun Academy stand on the top of the Seven Stars again after many years?】

As the commentator explained, Zieg could clearly hear the thunderous cheers and applause coming from outside!

As long as they participated in the Seven Stars Swordsmanship Festival last year, almost all of them are popular and stars among students, and they also have a certain degree of fame in society. And Toudou Touka has been temporarily recruited by the Japanese branch several times, participated in several crusades against terrorists, and has a certain number of fans across the country.

Plus, she is indeed a beauty with two faces.

[The next person to appear from the blue gate is—Oh? Oh oh oh oh! Please wait a moment, we have received a temporary notice from the next contestant himself! ]

"I have to go on stage now. See you later, teacher. Say hello to Miss Tina for me."

"Ah."