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

Zieg spread his hands and said, "Now I have made some progress. I have to hold a whole finger before I vomit. At the beginning, I would vomit if I just touched my fingertips."

More than twenty days have passed since the start of training, and Stella's overall progress is actually quite obvious. Just as Sieg himself said, from [fingertips] to [whole fingers], Stella can now withstand this level of contact. Judging from the progress, there is no problem in completely overcoming the psychological trauma before the Seven Star Sword Festival.

The only problem is that her training method consumes a lot of water. She has to use a lot of water for rinsing her mouth and cleaning every time she trains.

“But it’s really surprising.”

Walking over from the other side, Toudou Daohua was also a little surprised and looked at Stella by the pool: "I didn't expect that something like that would happen before school starts... Now I know why Stella stopped me from practicing combat with you before."

Even Stella, who had A-level magic protection, was severely injured by Sieg's Dragon Flash. If it was Toudou Touka, the result would definitely be the same. Even Shinguji Kurono might not be able to save her in time.

"Luckily you said before that you don't need that trick."

"The student council president just wanted to spar with me, and Stella was the one who asked me to use my full strength. Plus, she has some special abilities... I can say that both she and I are responsible." Sieg said, "Compared to this, student council president, are you okay with this? There are a lot of things to do in the third grade, right?"

"It's okay, today is the weekend." Dongtang Daohua smiled, "Besides, didn't you say that you can come to see me anytime as long as I'm free?"

This is why Dongtang Daohua is here today.

As the student union president of this college, Dongtang Daohua actually has a lot of things to deal with. The student union itself is an organization that needs to do all kinds of things. But after knowing that the four people from Zieg would conduct independent training nearby every weekend, Dongtang Daohua worked hard this week and finished most of the work before the weekend.

"Also, thanks to this, I was able to meet an excellent swordsman like Kurogane-kun, and I have an additional way to train. To be honest, it would have been great if Kurogane-kun could have represented the team last year."

"You're too kind, Toudou-senpai, but there's really nothing I can do about my situation." Kurogane Ikki smiled bitterly, "But this year is different. I will definitely compete today to fulfill my promise to Sieg-san."

Compete on the Seven Stars Sword Festival finals stage.

Everyone present had heard Sieg and Ikki Kurogane mention this agreement.

"Before that, you have to get one of the six selection spots first. The selection will officially start tomorrow. I remember that the three of you will compete on the first day, right?"

After Dongtang Daohua said this, Qige also remembered it.

[Seven Star Sword Fighting starts the qualifying competition]

Shinguji Kurono failed to make it last year, but finally held this school competition this year. It will officially start tomorrow. Kurogane Ikki, Kurogane Shushizuku, and Stella have all confirmed their participation early on.

Although Sieg also wants to participate, he is still waiting for news from Shinguji Kurono.

"Well, just as we were having lunch, the information about our respective opponents came out." Kurogane Ikki took out the student handbook, "Shizuku's opponent is a senior from the third year, and my opponent is last year's runner-up freshman, Kirihara-san. You should know Sieg-san, right?"

"No, I don't know him. Who is he?"

Ziggy answered directly.

Last year, apart from Kurogane Ikki, he had hardly any contact with other students from Pojun Academy. Even for the second-best freshman last year, he didn't remember this stranger whom he had only met once or twice.

"Kirihara-kun, I also met him last year because we were going to compete together in the Seven Stars Sword Fighting Festival. Well... to be frank, he should be a strong enemy for Kurogane-kun."

"I think so too." Kurogane Ikki nodded slightly, "But if we can't even take the first step, then forget about fulfilling the promise."

"It's good to have ambition. That's more like it—huh?"

Just as Zigg finished speaking, the student handbook in his trouser pocket suddenly made a sound.

Phone call? Text message?

After taking it out and taking a look at it, Zigg's expression suddenly fell: "...What are you doing?"

"What's wrong, Sieg-san?"

Ikki Kurogane came closer to Sieg, but after seeing the contents of his student handbook, Ikki Kurogane couldn't help but be stunned.

A notice in the student handbook.

[Zieg Feil, a first-year student at Pojun Academy, please come to the Japanese branch at 12:00 noon next Monday. We need to conduct a comprehensive interview with you regarding your eligibility to participate in the Seven Stars Sword Festival.]

The sender of the letter was the head of the Japanese branch, and the father of the Kurogane siblings, Kurogane Takeshi.

50. National Akatsuki College

The next day, Monday.

Shinjuku District, on the top floor of the International Magic Knight League Japan Branch building.

After a year, Sieg once again came to the office that belonged to Hei Tieyan alone.

"Long time no see, Ziegfeld."

Hei Tieyan's tone was as cold as steel as always.

Standing in front of him, Sieg put his hands in his pockets: "I don't want to see you at all. Tell me what's going on before I can't help but attack you - I still want to go back to watch Kuroki's first game."

"...A year has passed, and you seem to have matured a little. At least this time last year, your tone was a little more irritable."

"I'm going back."

Not intending to continue listening to his nonsense, Zigg turned around and prepared to walk out of the office.

However, before that, Hei Tieyan said, "If you leave first, it means you are giving up the right to participate in the Seven Star Sword Festival. Is that okay?"

"..."

Sieg paused, turned around with a cold face, staring at him with his fiery eyes: "Do you think this is a threat to me? I can force myself to participate in the Seven Star Sword Festival in my own way. Now I am following your procedures just to live a stable life."

"I believe you can do it. After all, you are the man who dares to attack here alone. But I can also be sure that you are not someone who cannot communicate. Things are different now. I think we can have a good communication. Your willingness to come here also shows your attitude, doesn't it?" Hei Tieyan said, "Even after coming here last year, you chose to communicate with me first, and only resorted to force after the communication failed."

"...Tsk, just say what you want to say."

Sieg turned back to him, "It's whatever it is, right? If I want to participate in the Seven Stars Sword Festival, I need to pay a price or something."

"You are very smart, but unfortunately, I am not the one who will negotiate with you this time."

"Crack——!"

As Hei Tieyan's voice fell, the office door that was closed behind Zigg was opened again, and a middle-aged man in a suit and tie walked into the office.

Hei Tieyan stood up and bowed slightly to the visitor: "I apologize for not being able to greet you, Prime Minister."

"It doesn't matter. After all, it was my own request. It's already a big trouble for you to give me a favor, Yan." The middle-aged man smiled and then looked at Sieg, "Are you Sieg Fehr, the [Flame Beast] that caused a stir last year?"

"you are?"

"This country's Prime Minister, Moon Shadow Mofang. Please take care of me."

The middle-aged man showed a very kind look to Qi Ge: "At the same time, I am the one who actually wants to discuss this with you - next door, Yan has prepared a separate room for us, let's go there and talk."

——————丼——————————

Next to Heitieyan's office, in the reception room usually used to entertain guests.

After pouring himself a glass of water, Yueying Mofang sat down opposite Zig: "Yan is not actually a bad boy, but he has been influenced by the environment and philosophy of the Black Iron Family since he was a child. He has always grown up in the environment of the Black Iron Family, so naturally he has become what he is now."

"In fact, from his point of view, there is nothing wrong with what he does. Now the domestic sword cutters are all managed very well by him."

"...You are also a [Dragon]?"

After a moment of silence, Sieg asked an abrupt question.

Yueying Moya smiled immediately: "Come to think of it, you are indeed different from us in this aspect of cognition. Well, let's get to the point - Sieg, I will call you this, what do you think of the level of the swordsmen of Pojun Academy?"

"From a student's perspective, it's OK," Sieg said, "but from a practical perspective, it's ridiculously weak."

"If you were to attack Pojun Academy alone, how long do you think it would take you to capture it?"

"......Eh?"

The question raised by Yueying Mofang made Sieg stunned for a moment.

Attack Pojun Academy?

"Are you serious about this question?"

"Just for reference, I want to ask for your personal opinion."

"If the chairman and Mr. Xijing are not here... one minute?"

Sieg gave an uncertain number. He was certainly confident that he could completely destroy Pojun Academy by himself, just rush in and use Explosive Dragon Flash to attack randomly, but if Shinguji Kurono and Saikyo Ningyin were also included, Sieg really didn't dare to say that he could take it down.

This answer made Yueying Moya's smile even more intense: "That's great, it seems that you are better than I thought. But think about it, you can completely destroy this branch building with just one blow and cause the destruction of part of Shinjuku District. A mere academy is definitely not a problem for you."

"......what do you want to say in the end?"

Zieg couldn't quite make sense of the middle-aged man in front of him.

The Prime Minister of Japan - Sieg didn't understand the meaning of this title, but since he could make Kurotsuchi Yan stand up to greet him, his status should be higher than his, right? He should be one of the most powerful people in this country?

Such a big shot asked him how long it would take to capture Pojun Academy...

"Are you planning to attack Pojun Academy?"

"Well~~~ You can say that. Of course, it doesn't have to be Pojun Academy. Any of the seven knight academies will do." Yueying Moya said, "The important thing is that I am now gathering outstanding talents who can fight against the seven major knight academies in order to welcome the upcoming Seven Star Sword Festival, and also for the future of this country."

"Sieg, you are excellent. Ever since I heard about the [Flame Beast Riot] last year, I have always wanted to talk to you about it, and your answer has made me very satisfied and relieved. I can be sure that you are one of the talents I need. If you join, everything will go smoothly."

Sieg's frown deepened. "...What exactly do you want to say? Can you please stop using riddles and explain it directly and straightforwardly?"

"I'd like to ask you to transfer, Zig."

Moon Shadow Mofang smiled.

"I can offer you the opportunity to participate in the Seven Star Sword Martial Arts Festival. It is absolutely reasonable and no one will question your qualifications. But in exchange, I hope you can drop out of Pojun Academy and join the eighth knight academy in the country that I founded."

"——【National Akatsuki Academy】."

51. It is not polite to enter someone else's house without permission

Transfer to [National Akatsuki College]?

Yueying Mofang's invitation made Sieg fall into deep thought. As if sensing what he was thinking, Yueying Mofang smiled and said, "I know you must be confused, wondering why I would invite you like this, and wondering what exactly is going on at Akatsuki Academy. Don't worry, I will explain it to you."

"But if I want to explain it, I have to start from the end of the war several decades ago."

The war decades ago.

Sieg remembered that it was one of the largest world-scale wars that had ever occurred on this planet, and it was precisely because of that war that the current situation of the Alliance, the Confederacy and even the Rebel Army standing on equal footing was formed.

"After the war, anti-war sentiment prevailed in Japan. In order to stop the spread of imperialism, the prime minister at the time even voluntarily gave up territory and took a peaceful path, joining the International Magic Knights Alliance in a rather reluctant way."

The moon shadow membrane teeth are explained.

"Because it was a policy that was forcefully determined, there were many voices of opposition in the country. Although so many years have passed, there are still voices against the alliance in the political and business circles."

"Some people believe that Japan can exist in the world as a great power even if it does not join an alliance like Russia or the United States, relying only on our own strength."

"Some people are not so extreme, but they also see the conflict between the Alliance and the government as a problem. Especially after it was established that without the permission of the Alliance, it is impossible to train or punish the Fellers. They have never been satisfied with this status quo - um~~~ You may not understand what I mean, right?"

Zigg nodded: "I don't understand, but I guess it can be understood that this country has accumulated a lot of problems in terms of stance over the years, right?"

"To put it simply, it is true. However, at this point, even the most radical faction has lost the ability to split Japan. What annoys the anti-alliance side in the country is that [it is really strange that the soldiers of their own country have to rely on the system of other countries to be trained.]" Yueying Moya said with a wry smile.

"It's obvious that the student knights are not soldiers, but just a group of enthusiastic children. However, we adults take it for granted that we treat them as soldiers of the country."

"But from what you said, it seems that you are one of these adults?" Sieg asked, "So what? Are these things related to the National Akatsuki Academy?"

Moon Shadow Membrane Fang nodded: "Of course there is a connection. As I said before, the only thing the Anti-Alliance can use to make a fuss is that [the soldiers of their own country have to rely on the system of another country to train], in other words, the seven knight academies."

"Although it is established in Japan, the Japanese government has almost no ability to interfere with the seven colleges. Only the Japanese branch has the right to connect with the colleges... So I founded the [National Xiaoxiao College]."

"This will be a knight academy that will be completely independently developed by the Japanese government without any involvement or interference from the Alliance. The students of this academy will win the Seven Stars Sword Festival, proving that Japan is fully capable of independently developing powerful magic knights without the need for the Alliance's intervention, and will then take back the right to educate swordsmen from the Alliance. I hope you, Sieg, can help me achieve this future."

"I hope you can participate in the Seven Stars Sword Festival as one of the representatives of Akatsuki Academy."

Moon Shadow Membrane Fang said this to Sieg in a very serious manner and tone.

But the strange thing is that the man in front of him is obviously the Prime Minister, but there is no hint of command in his tone. Instead, he speaks to Sieg in a tone that is almost... pleading?

Sieg could hear the meaning in his words.

then--

(Ms. Brunhilde, what do you think?)

[There is another hidden story, and just what he said so far sounds like it has multiple loopholes and problems. From a safety perspective, I do not recommend that Master Sieg accept the invitation. As for the right to compete in the Seven Stars Sword Festival——]

(Will you think of a solution later?)