The first to meet me was honestly the one I wanted to see the look on her face the most.
Yet disappointingly she had a stern look as if almost none caring…it was Vessma.
But what struck me with amazement was the words she said next.
"You actually did beat that lizard…I'll tell you what, you can participate in the 1v1 fights as you have proved that you can manage to carry your own weight, I'll give you that…however the team battle you will not join in as I have no need for someone who uses physical abilities and I can't seem to find a spot for you in the team that I will be managing…concerning tactics putting you on the team fights will be a risk I cannot afford to take…so feel honored that you won the chance to partake in this event…and I will make sure you regret it if you ever put our school to shame."
Silence was what I had as an answer to her baseless accusations and void threats.
She walked away leaving me to my thoguhts as Shiki and Yuna came in with the addition of a small person, the wizard hat girl.
Shiki was first to talk as he had a not so bright smile like he always did.
"Tell me Asura" he said "how come you are this strong… yet we ended up being almost killed by that mage back at school…"
I nonchalantly answered
"Well you must know one thing first…when I was training with my master I was hunting beasts almost all the time. And knowing their anatomy and their instinctive behavior is of absolute need. Striking weak points with sufficient power is all it need to bring down this monster. As for that guy…I was bound to struggle and for multiple reasons, first was the fact that I did not have my sword with me. And secondly I was not familiar with magic, as I spent almost most my life traveling with my master from mountain to another locating beasts and taking down rouge monsters that threatened small villages I never got to see a full-fledged mage so Albion was truly the first time I had a direct contact with magic and therefore I was hesitant and unable to make correct decisions"
"I can't believe that you spent almost your entire life without having basic knowledge of magic…well anyway you did beat that thing…damn it now I want to fight it myself to see how I can fare against it…"
I answered
"Actually…something is seriously bugging me about that beast…I fought with a King class wyvern before…and it was far more dangerous than this…even more I think that the aura from some of the participant clearly states that if it was something of this level they would be more than able to take it down…I don't know but I think that this wyvern is either weakened on purpose or something was interfering with it to not make it show its true powers."
With shocked expressions Shiki said
"Y-you mean that that thing is now in a weakened state, what the hell!!! And there are people who can beat it…hah then why didn't they join in on the game they could have won if they did…"
"I can answer that." Said the little girl with the wizard hat. She had a confident look on her face and a haughty attitude but you can't help but to think that she looks cute in those outfits.
We both turned to face her when she started explaining.
"The fact that other schools did not put in their best warriors to fight against the wyvern is simple…they knew that this particular event has no impact on the school event so they did not want to risk showing the abilities of their aces. Even if some schools did have participants join in on the games the last year those students must have developed their abilities and gained new powers and therefore they want the other schools to remain oblivious and none-updated on their newfound prows. The reason you were chosen for this game was exactly for this. You are considered as a first year no name so it is actually more beneficial for our school that you are able to beat the wyvern without us having to show one of our main aces to the audience."
"So I was just being used so that Vessma won't have to show more of our powers…I can't say I liked the way I was manipulated but no matter now I get to fight some interesting guys in the fights to come…but tell me little girl what is your name?"
The second I said those words Shiki's face contorted in shock and he almost snarled out laughing.
The girl turned red with embarrassment and screamed her lungs out while removing her hat as if throwing a tantrum.
"I am not a little girl!!! And for your information I am older than you newbie humpf… and my name is Eli Starsoul"
The way she is pouting is adorable so I unconsciously started petting her on the head which only made her steam from embarrassment and rage.
Realizing what I was doing, I slowly withdrew my hand looking at the almost tearing small girl.
She gave me a piercing gaze then walked away muttering something of the words stupid and idiot…
Shiki then patted me on the back saying
"I can't believe how casual you are acting with people of noble linage do you not fear anyone?"
I answered
"Huh so she is a noblewomen I should have guessed…but that question shouldn't you say so for yourself you are acting casual toward everyone…"
Shiki then shrugged while saying
"Well technically I should be allowed to do that…well anyway let's get going I was told that lunch will be served in a fancy restaurant near the stadium I really want to check out the menu of this foreign land"
I think this is the wisest thing Shiki has said today so I agreed letting him lead the way.