After resting in my room after training I decided to visit the cafeteria. Entering the cafeteria I noticed my squad sitting at the table in the far corner. Grabbing some rations on the way I joined them at the table. Sitting next to Yukiko I greeted everyone, "Evening. Anyone have any ideas for a squad name?".
Yukiko suggested, "The Danger Crew.".
"The Prodigies", suggested Emilia.
Josento stated, "The Shadow Squad.".
Josento was the last to suggest but his squad name sounded the best out of the three. I said, "From now on we are known as The Shadow Squad.".
After hearing no complaints it was decided. Saying to the group, "Tomorrow before training I would like to see everyone's abilities firsthand.".
Josento left first stating, "Enjoy the rest of your meal. I have something to attend to.".
Soon after Yukiko left, yawning. Curiosity got the best of me so I followed Josento. He went out of the academy and ended up near The Sullen Crow in an alley. I found a spot to hide and watched him. After about ten minutes Yukiko and another man started towards Josento. The stranger looked directly at me and ignored me before speaking, "How is the academy for you two?", and, "Have you gathered any useful information?".
Josento answered first, "Izune is an opponent that only you or his son can defeat.".
As Josento said the word son he glanced back at me and grinned a little. Yukiko answered next, "No problems at school. Izune's son Rokuza is the leader of our barracks.".
Josento added, "I don't know all the details but it seems like Rokuza hates his father. He might join us if we explain our plan.".
The strange man just pointed towards me on the roof and said, "You can come down now son.".
Running down to them I stopped in front of the strange man, "What's this about me joining you?".
Josento explained, "Our group is planning to take down the kings of all nine districts starting here in Foract. That includes most of the nobles who are corrupt and the knights in charge of protecting them which includes your father. We need to recruit more members that can assassinate targets without leaving any trace.".
As soon as I heard we were taking down my father I was instantly in. Nodding my head I said, "Count me in. The rest of our squad at the academy could be good candidates for the team.".
The stranger spoke up, "Maximina is the king's daughter. He had her with one of the maids and sent them to the slums after they found out she was pregnant.".
Thinking about Maximina I noticed she did resemble the king a little. We spent the next few minutes discussing the rest of the squad. Before it got too late the stranger said, "Head back to the academy and I'll see all of you tomorrow.".
He then walked out of the alley and left the three of us alone. Turning toward both of them I suggested, "I can get us back inside in a few seconds if you want.".
Josento said, "That's fine and all but why were you following us.".
I answered, "I was just curious where you would be going this late.".
He just nodded and walked over to me. I picked Yukiko up and told Josento, "Hop on my back and hang on tight."
Arriving back at the barracks I sat Yukiko down on a chair to get her bearings and Josento hopped down and started wobbling everywhere. He fell and cracked his head on the floor. I asked, "Damn, you all right?".
He rubbed his head and started getting up answering, "Yeah, I'm never doing that again.".
After getting up the rest of the squad came out of their rooms to see what had happened. Mina was the first one down the stairs and noticed Yukiko sitting in a chair and Josento looked like he got his ass kicked by the floor. Mina said, "You let Rokuza carry you with his speed huh.".
Josento and Yukiko just nodded. I looked towards Mina, "Carry Josento upstairs and I'll take Yukiko to her room.".
I picked Yukiko up gently and carried her towards her room and placed her on her bed and said goodnight as I walked back out. Heading to my room I noticed Mina was waiting in front of the door. I asked, "Do you need anything?".
She answered, "Just wondering how all three of you left separately and returned at the same time.".
I told her, "After tomorrow's agenda is done, meet me in my room with Josento and Yukiko.".
She nodded and went upstairs. Now to write out the application for the squad name.
"I hereby request that the squad I'm in charge of will hereby be known as The Shadow Squad, Rokuza Korizaguya", is what I wrote.
After finishing I quickly ran to the office and slid it through the door slot. I went back to my room and went to bed. The next morning I assembled the squad at the training grounds and started, "Morning everyone! I want to see your powers before training in thirty minutes.".
Takino immediately disappeared. Yukiko transformed into Takino. Fumiko created a suit of fire armor and the air around us started burning. Emilia held up a dagger and made it fly as fast as possible towards a target and blew it in half. They all have amazing abilities but most of all Fumiko is on par with Arrion or stronger.
Gerard showed up a few minutes later and told us to stand in formation. He was holding my letter and announced, "Rokuza there is another squad wanting that name. In three hours we will be holding a mock battle to see who claims the title. Four people from each squad can participate.".
A tall man with gray hair and brown eyes walked up and stood by Gerard. He introduced himself, "My name is Saikeya Prail. I was an amber rank knight from another kingdom. My ability is to sense abilities nearby and I can nullify them for two minutes. I will be teaching you all mathematics, reading, and writing if you do not already know how to. It's a pleasure to meet you.".
Recognizing his voice from the night before, he had the same last name as Josento. Gerard walked up to me and handed me a case. He stated, "This is a specially made weapon requested by your father.".
Opening the case it was a sword like the practice sword I used yesterday. Taking it out I concentrated as I vibrated my hand and a melody started humming from the blade. On the inside of the blade there was something written. It said Prosperities End. A fitting name for my weapon considering what we were going to do to the kingdoms. After training our squad went back to our barracks and rested while discussing who was going to participate in the mock battle. I announced, "I'm facing them all myself. No need to let them know how strong the rest of us are. Apparently our opponents have been here for a couple years and are considered pretty strong but I'm gonna end it instantly.".
No one opposed so all we had to do now was wait for the appointed time.