mtl008 Chapter 680 - 680
Chapter 680 - 680
"Oh? Why do you say that?"Shinguuji Kurono raised an eyebrow.
Eiji also cast a surprised look at his senior sister.
"It should be a consensus among many people now that Eiji is the strongest at Hagun Academy," Touka said with her usual calm expression.
"Indeed."
Shinguuji Kurono nodded in agreement.
Just looking at the battle footage against Akatsuki Academy was enough.
The fact that only Eiji remained standing at the end had already led the online community to recognize him as Hagun Academy's strongest.
"However, the team captain doesn't necessarily have to be the strongest. This position is mainly responsible for guiding and managing the participants. Having an experienced person would be more reliable," Shinguuji Kurono explained.
Many students were participating in the Seven Star Sword Art Festival for the first time, especially this year's Hagun Academy team. Aside from Touka, the remaining four members were all first-years - unfamiliar with the environment and inexperienced. It wouldn't be good if they ended up doing something embarrassing, so they naturally needed guidance from someone experienced.
"I understand that, of course. I'll be responsible for assisting Eiji when the time comes."
Touka shook her head again.
"More importantly, there must be many people online saying that I'm unqualified as team captain, tarnishing Hagun Academy's reputation. This matter concerns the school's dignity and cannot be taken lightly."
Her mentality was quite good; she wouldn't be affected by such trivial matters.
Wasn't that just how the internet was? So many keyboard warriors throwing punches online, while in reality they were probably timid and submissive. Those people were nothing but losers at best.
But the position of team captain concerned the school's reputation even more, making it impossible for her not to take it seriously.
Eiji secretly grumbled to himself.
If anyone dared to say such things to his senior sister's face, he'd have to throw some dust in their eyes.
"Although I don't think this will affect the school, I'm pleased to see you have such consideration."
Shinguuji Kurono looked at Touka with appreciation.
"Since you insist, then Eiji will take over the position of team captain!"
After pausing briefly, she laughed again.
Her smile was particularly sharp.
"Even if some minor conflicts occur before the competition, it can't be helped."
Eiji also smiled.
His smile was particularly innocent.
"I understand."
...
Evening.
Eiji and Touka returned to the dormitory together.
Having not seen each other for a long time, they naturally spent the night inseparable like glue and lacquer.
After his senior sister collapsed from exhaustion, Eiji, still full of energy, quietly got up and left the dormitory.
In a certain forest within the school grounds.
A golden-haired girl in a white dress had been waiting here for quite some time.
"Did you miss me?"
Suddenly, a pair of long arms circled around her slender waist from behind, and warm breath brushed against her ear.
"Not at all."
Kanata showed no intention of struggling, merely sneering coldly.
"Alright, don't be angry. I was wrong during the day."
Eiji turned Kanata around and coaxed her gently.
Sometimes, even Eiji found it quite absurd.
Although they were in a secret relationship, when it came to seeking excitement, both he and Kanata would get incredibly excited.
Yet Kanata couldn't stand seeing him show affection with his senior sister openly - she would always throw a tantrum whenever she saw it.
Ah, such was the hardship of being a popular man!
"And now?"
Kanata leaned against his chest.
But her expression showed no ambiguity; instead, she wrinkled her nose and sniffed several times.
"You smell like shower gel—you deliberately took a bath, didn't you? We agreed on the time, yet you're so late. Did you do something with Tōka?"
Your nose is really sharp!
Eiji inwardly grumbled.
Before coming out, he had specifically taken a bath to wash away the scent.
But in matters like this, it seemed useless whether he bathed or not.
If he bathed, why did he specifically take a shower?
If he didn't, he might as well wait for death.
It was quite a dilemma.
"I knew it! With your personality, living with Tōka every day, you definitely couldn't resist!"
Seeing him silent, Kanata, the wealthy lady, spat at him with a look of disgust.
"Don't be angry. I have a surprise for you since I'm back this time!"
Eiji cleared his throat and quickly changed the subject.
"A surprise? What surprise?"
Kanata was immediately distracted.
After all, their relationship was still secret, so she didn't have the standing to blame him.
But she was still very unhappy about it.
At times like this, a surprise made it easier to earn her forgiveness.
"I'll tell you in a couple of days."
Eiji, however, kept her in suspense.
"You're not lying to me, are you?"
Kanata immediately looked suspicious.
Tell me in a couple of days?
Was he just trying to placate me now and prepare the surprise later?
"Of course not! I swear, if I'm lying, may I be struck by lightning!"
Eiji said with a serious expression.
Who said women become foolish when they fall in love?
Wasn't Kanata still incredibly sharp?
"I've been preparing for a long time. If things go smoothly, I might even convince your family!"
"Really?"
Kanata instantly grew excited.
If she could get her family's approval, she could openly compete with Tōka!
"Would I lie about that?"
"I'll trust you for now."
Kanata thought for a moment.
Although this guy was a bit lecherous, he never went back on his word once he said something.
She rolled her eyes at him, feeling a bit better.
If there really was such a big surprise, it meant he had been preparing for a long time and had always kept her in mind.
Eiji grinned and took the opportunity to lean in and kiss her.
Kanata put up a token resistance before responding passionately.
...
Far from the center of Osaka Bay, there was a port city adjacent to the Pacific Ocean.
Here stood rows of high-rise buildings, yet it was completely devoid of people.
Decades ago, during the urban development boom, skyscrapers were built all over this area. However, due to unsuccessful investment promotion, the new buildings had no tenants.
The result was the entire city being abandoned, becoming a relic of failed policies.
Normally, this place was as desolate as a ghost town, with not even a stray cat in sight.
But now, this ghost town was brimming with vitality.
Water and electricity had quietly been restored throughout the city, with street vendors lining the roads. The barren, Gobi-like buildings were now leased by tenants, with clothing stores, accessory shops, and fast-food restaurants filling the entire city.
People from all over the island nation had gathered here.
There was only one reason for this.
A festival was about to descend upon this city.
One day later, at the "Port Dome" in this bay city, the annual student knight festival—the Seven Star Sword Art Festival—would be held!
Although the KOK League, the professional Magic Knights' combat exhibition matches, is an international-level event that draws more global attention, the Seven Star Sword Art Festival comparatively captures the domestic public's focus even more.
Especially with the recent attack on Hagun Academy by the National Akatsuki Academy as the starting point, a series of disturbances have further heightened the attention on this year's Seven Star Sword Art Festival. People from both domestic and international audiences are rushing to this city in droves.
The excitement and clamor reach straight up to the heavens.