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

Let me emphasize again that Sieg had never been to school before and had no idea about school life.

But even he couldn't help but have this thought now -

"Is the entrance lecture really such a boring thing?"

Sitting in the last row of the classroom, listening to what the teacher said at the podium not far away, Zigg just felt that he was wasting his time.

Because the teacher couldn't say a single useful word, it felt like he was just repeating or reciting the prepared lines - huh? Why did Zig know?

That's because he does it all the time himself.

(It's the same tone as when you came to apologize to me.)

Tina said this in Sieg's mind with a hint of ridicule.

(However, even if I only look at the screen, I can tell that the guys in the room with you right now, including that teacher who only knows how to talk nonsense, are all half-baked. I'm afraid they haven't even experienced a real battle, right?)

"I think so too. This planet is much more peaceful than I thought."

Although Brunhilde mentioned in her introduction that this planet had experienced a war decades ago, based on the current situation, this country called Japan is unspeakably peaceful.

Of course, Sieg still likes this kind of peace very much. Peace means no fighting and no need to worry about anyone interfering with his life - is there any environment in the world that can make people feel happier than this?

(You don’t want to settle here, do you? Don’t forget that in ten years you will have to—)

"Of course I remember, Miss Tina. You have mentioned this matter no less than twenty times in the past few days. I really haven't forgotten it." Sieg smiled bitterly, "Just relax and have a good rest on the Climbheed. Judging from the current situation, there should be no enemies in this world that I need you to help me deal with."

It is also possible that Sieg has not met such a person yet.

But certainly not in this school at least.

While Sieg and Tina were chatting, the teacher on the podium suddenly patted the table and said, "—That's all the knowledge that freshmen should master. If you still don't understand something, just look it up in the student handbook. Next, I'm going to explain to you a brand new system that our school is going to implement this year."

"To put it simply, if you want to sign up for practical courses, you must meet the minimum ability requirements."

As the teacher explained, more detailed content appeared on the blackboard.

Although it was Japanese, which Sieg couldn't understand, fortunately he had a special vision and could translate it automatically.

"I'm sure all the freshmen know that our school is a famous one among the seven knight academies in Japan. In the past, we won a large number of victories in the Seven Stars Sword Festival. However, in recent years, our school has been losing all the way, and even failed to enter the finals at one point."

"In order to improve this situation, the chairman of the board of directors specially established this system, which aims to better select students with excellent qualifications and better help them grow."

"Therefore, only those whose ability values ​​meet the minimum requirements can participate in practical courses. If the ability values ​​are insufficient, the school will arrange other courses for students to choose from. Although this is said, please rest assured that the ability value requirements are not high. If you have successfully enrolled in Pojun Academy, there will be no problem."

Just as the lecturer said.

The students, who were originally worried that they would not be able to participate in the actual combat training, breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the detailed conditions that were immediately revealed.

"What? As long as your full ability reaches E, you can participate. I'm shocked."

"This school is really something. How could anyone not be satisfied with this level of ability?"

"If there is, I really want to see it~~~"

......

The overall ability value is E - this is the minimum requirement for participating in practical courses.

Indeed, for the students who are able to enroll in Pojun Academy, this threshold is almost meaningless. After all, those who are qualified to become swordsmen basically have magic power above D level, and the few who are E level will not be too far behind. As the students themselves said, it is impossible for anyone to fail to meet such conditions.

but--

(Kurogatsu Ikki?)

Sieg thought of the classmate who was with him less than half an hour ago. If it was him, he would not be able to meet such a meaningless condition. After all, his ability value...

(Come to think of it, he was asked to attend a special entrance lecture even though he was an F-class student, while I, an A-class student, was attending a normal entrance lecture with other students - it felt a bit strange.)

Generally speaking it's the other way around, right?

This school is really unusual in every aspect, although Sieg doesn't know what an ordinary school is like.

"Well, that's the end of the orientation lecture for freshmen. You can go to the cafeteria to eat. The cafeteria is free for both teachers and students. Please enjoy it. Oh, by the way, the red-haired student in the last row, please wait a moment."

"Hmm? Calling me?"

When Sieg, who was about to get up and leave, heard this, he paused, and the other students in the class turned their eyes to him.

"Red-haired... is that him?"

"He seems to be the only red-haired guy in our class?"

"This year's [Chief Freshman]..."

"I think his name is Ziegfeld? Don't you think he's a little handsome?"

"Now that you mention it..."

......

The students were whispering among each other again, and because they were indoors, the sound seemed louder than outdoors.

Not paying attention to the whispers, Sieg asked, "Let me stay... Is there something you want to explain to me in private?"

"Yes, after all, you are an extremely rare A-level student knight. The chairman told me before that there is something about the Seven Star Sword Festival, and he hopes to explain it to you in private. This is also a tradition of our school. Every year the top freshman and the second-ranked freshman will be arranged in this way." The lecturer explained with a smile.

"Of course, it won't take up too much of your time."

Seven Star Sword Festival?

This is the second time I have heard this term. It sounds like some kind of special activity.

(Eating... is not a big rush.)

"Okay, please lead the way."

"This way, please come with me."

After signaling Sieg to come with him, the lecturer walked out of the classroom first.

Just as Zieg followed him out of the classroom, two people walked out of the classroom next door. One of them should be the teacher of the next class, and the other...

"Red hair and red eyes, wow~~~ it's you, right? The [Top Freshman] who's on top of me this year."

The slender boy came up to Sieg with a proud look on his face.

"Nice to meet you. I'm the [Second Freshman], Shizuya Kirihara - please give me your guidance~~~ [First Class]."

7. Seven Stars Sword Festival

Led by two lecturers, Sieg and Shizuya Kirihara were quickly taken to the chairman's office.

The chairman of Pojun Academy, who had been waiting on the sofa, also smiled and waved to the two of them, "You are finally here, Sieg Feld and Kirihara, nice to meet you. I am the chairman of Pojun Academy."

"Hello, Mr. Chairman."

Zigg nodded slightly: "May I ask why you are looking for us?"

"Of course it's about the Seven Star Sword Festival. Sit down and talk about it first."

After watching Sieg and Kirihara Shizuya sit on the sofa opposite him, the chairman propped himself up with his hands and said, "Actually, I want to ask you two to participate in this year's Seven Stars Sword Festival."

"Going to war... Is this Seven Star Sword Festival an activity similar to war?"

"War? No, no, no, it's not that exaggerated, but your statement... Could it be that you don't know about the Seven Stars Sword Festival, Siegfried-san?"

Sieg nodded slightly. "I have heard of it, but I have only heard of it. I have never tried to understand it. Is it strange?"

"Rather than being strange, it's more like where are you from, a foreign country bumpkin?"

Kirihara Shizuya laughed, with a hint of contempt in his tone.

The chairman smiled and said, "Then I have to explain the Seven Stars Sword Festival to Mr. Ziegfell first."

After organizing his words a bit, the chairman began to explain.

——【Seven Star Sword Festival】

In simple terms, this is a martial arts festival held annually by seven knight academies in Japan to select the strongest student knights. Each academy needs to send six representatives, and the winning student will be awarded the title of "Seven Star Sword King".

Although it is a festival that only student knights can participate in, the Seven Stars Sword Festival is also an annual program that is broadcast live nationwide. If you must say, it is somewhat like a super-large sports competition.

Of course, because it is a competition between student knights, the level is definitely not comparable to that of the competition between formal knights. The Seven-Star Sword Kings of all generations are also B-level or C-level knights.

"——That's it. Please look here, both of you."

As the chairman spoke, he stood up and walked to a row of trophies not far away: "These are the honors our school has had. The students who won the Seven Star Sword Festival brought back trophies for the school. That was a very proud past. It can be said to be the heyday of Pojun Academy."

"But, it's really embarrassing to say that in recent years, Pojun Academy's performance in the Sword Martial Arts Festival has been quite poor. For many years in a row, there hasn't been a student who has become a Seven-Star Sword King. As far as the current situation is concerned, Pojun Academy is already at the bottom of the seven academies. As the chairman, I am really anxious."

"Therefore, I hope that both of you can represent our school this year and participate in the Seven Stars Sword Festival."

Returning to face the two of them again, the chairman's gentle smile became a little serious and earnest.

Kirihara Shizuya agreed immediately: "Sure, I have no problem with that, Mr. Chairman, with me as the runner-up freshman, we will definitely win the championship this year. I can assure you of that."

"Hehe, that's really reliable. What about Kirihara-san -- and Siegfried-san?"

"Um...can I ask a few questions?"

Sieg asked, "Why did you choose him and me? Since this is a competition to determine the strongest students, then in terms of the probability of winning, the six contestants should be the six strongest people in the school, right? And he and I just entered school this year and have not shown any strength. Is it okay to be selected directly like this?"

"Haha, that's no problem. After all, in terms of level, you two are already two of the top six in our school." The chairman said with a smile, "Each academy has its own selection method, and our Pojun Academy's selection method is based on ability."

"For the Magic Knights, level is everything. The higher the level of the ability value, the stronger the strength. This is a truth that everyone knows. Although you two are freshmen, your ability values ​​are already excellent to a level that is not comparable to those of the second and third years. It is reasonable for you to be the representative contestants - especially you, Siegfried."

The chairman showed Sieg a look that seemed to have some special meaning. "You are one of the only two A-level knights in Japan. If you can participate, then victory will almost fall into our hands. As the chairman, I am looking forward to your performance in the sword fighting festival. This is also the biggest reason why I let you enter the school."

(…That’s what I mean.)

Ziggy narrowed his eyes.

Brunhilde said that on this planet, you need an ID to do anything, and without an ID, you will be unable to move forward. Although the Klinhild prepared a complete ID for him by hacking into the Japanese network, the nationality section was left blank.

After all, Sieg is a Romanian by birth, but there is no country called Romania on this planet. If he wants to use another nationality, he will have to hack into the networks of other countries - not that it is impossible, but in terms of time, he will miss the entrance examination to Pojun Academy.

(The reason why I, a stateless person, was admitted to school was because they wanted to use me to win the Seven Stars Swordsmanship Festival?)

A-level student knight.

Even though he is still a student, he is already A-level. Compared with ordinary students, his strength is completely not on the same level.

"I understand."

Sieg nodded slightly. "Although I can't say that I will definitely win, I will do my best in the Seven Stars Sword Fighting Festival. By the way, we have just started to determine the participating representatives. Will the Sword Fighting Festival start soon?"

"The Swordsmanship Festival starts in mid-August, and it's only early April now, so there are still more than four months left, which is more than enough time to prepare. In addition, although there will only be one student who can become the Seven-Star Sword King, as the chairman, I also hope that you two can get along well with the other representatives and enhance your relationship so that you can work together to win the final victory."

"Have you decided on the other candidates?"

The chairman did not nod this time, but shook his head slightly: "Apart from the two of you, there is only one person who has already made a decision - our school's student council president, the B-rank knight with the nickname [Raikiri], Toudou Touka. Among the students in our school, she is undoubtedly the strongest."

"Of course, this was the situation before Siegfried entered the school. Now, you are undoubtedly the strongest."

"I believe that this year's Seven Stars Sword Festival trophy will suit you very well."

8. The Rumor of Raikiri

After talking about the Seven Stars Sword Festival, Sieg and Kirihara Shizuya left the chairman's office.

After arriving at an open area in Pojun Academy——

"If I remember correctly, the chairman said that he wanted the two of us to get along well, right?"

For some reason, Shizuya Kirihara, who had been following Sieg, suddenly said this.

Sieg stopped walking: "Well, you said that? So...Kirihara-san wants to get along with me now? How do you do it specifically?"

"Huh? What does this mean?" Kirihara Shizuya was a little confused.

"I mean, what exactly does it mean to [get along well]?" Sieg explained. "After all, the environment I lived in before is somewhat different from the environment in this academy. There may be some differences in concepts, so I want to confirm this aspect first."

"...You are such a weirdo."

The frivolous smile on Kirihara Shizuya's face faded a little, and then turned into helplessness: "Let me think about it~~~ Let's exchange information with each other first. My name is Kirihara Shizuya, you can just call me Kirihara, and in exchange I will just call you Sieg."