[Rain's Perspective]
On that day as well, we were training as usual.
To become stronger, to hone ourselves.
Desperately, so as not to become a burden to Shion-kun.
*Phew...* *snicker...*
Breathing heavily, I radiate my magical power.
Until now, I had been expending magical power by activating spells. But just yesterday, I discovered a method to radiate magical power directly. By using this method, I can consume magical power without the need to activate spells, making it the most optimal training method for enhancing magical power.
However... it's incredibly tiring.
For those who haven't cast magic before, it might be hard to understand. Expending magical power is exhausting. Even just activating a low-level spell leaves me as tired as running 50 meters. While it's physically exhausting, in reality, I haven't moved a step to cast magic... so I don't burn any calories.
I'm a bit... chubby, so I tend to get tired more easily than others. Because of my chubby figure, I sweat a lot, and even a few minutes of magical power radiation leaves me soaked and exhausted. Puddles of sweat form at my feet, my gym uniform becomes see-through, and my bra is exposed again.
*Hehehe,* "I wonder if Shion-kun will be pleased..."
Shion-kun is a pervert.
Whenever he has the chance, he stares at my breasts.
Maybe it's unconscious on his part.
But it's not like I mind.
I don't want other boys to see me like that, but if it's Shion-kun, I don't mind.
Probably... because of love at first sight.
"Seriously... you're saying that again?"
With an exasperated sigh, Shiha-chan approaches me while drinking water. Perhaps due to completing over 10 kilometers of running, she's sweating a lot too. Unlike my sweat, hers seems to be more... dry. Mine is sticky because of my unhealthy habits.
Through our nightly training sessions, Shiha-chan has been gradually getting stronger. Although her physique and body shape haven't changed much, it's clear she's gained stamina. Despite having a feminine body shape, I think she has muscles like steel inside. ...Different from me.
Well, it's not like I hate my body now.
I used to hate it, but now I'm grateful for my chubby figure because it makes Shion-kun happy. I even think it's better to get fatter... Wait, what am I saying?
"Anyway, are we done for today?"
"Y-yeah. My magical power is depleted."
Shiha-chan has become stronger too, but I'm not losing to her. My magical power has increased by about 10% compared to before starting our training, and the accuracy of my spells has improved. I can also control the consumption of magical power now, so as a magic user, I'm steadily getting stronger.
But today, I've radiated too much magical power, and it's completely depleted. I can't do anything more, so maybe I should go home and rest...
"Huh, a player from the same school?"
And then, at that moment.
I heard a very unpleasant voice.
Turning around, there stood a delinquent-looking boy.
He was wearing the uniform of "Yamayu High School."
The uniform was quite disheveled, and his hair was dyed gold.
And in his right hand, he held a blue greatsword.
"...Who are you?"
"Y-You're a player...?"
"Oh, you figured it out, huh."
Just by holding that greatsword, anyone would understand.
"What... do you want?"
"Quite a tough girl you are. And that fat chick over there... hehe, she's a pervert."
A chill ran down my spine. At his words.
I hurriedly closed the zipper of my jersey.
To prevent him from seeing my transparent bra.
I don't mind being seen sexually by Shion-kun.
But... I don't want anyone else to.
Especially his gaze was very unpleasant.
"I'll ask you again. What do you want?"
"Have you heard about the recent trend of 'player hunting'?"
I often browse the bulletin board, so I know about that.
As the name suggests, there have been frequent incidents of players being beaten up lately. It's hard to imagine a player being defeated by an ordinary person, so... the culprit is believed to be another player.
Everyone on the bulletin board is trembling with fear.
There's even talk of E-rank players being beaten up. That's why the theory that the culprit is someone above that rank is considered plausible. Most players are below E-rank, and being targeted by someone much stronger is terrifying to think about.
"That culprit... is me."
"What did you say?"
"Do you know? When you defeat a player, your skills get stronger? It's much more cost-effective than waiting for skills to duplicate in the dungeon, you know?"
"Y-Yeah, is that so?... Did you become D-rank because of that?"
"Yeah, that's right!! I've defeated several people and sent them to the hospital!!"
"How despicable..."
I agree with Shiha-chan.
"So... did you come to hunt us too?"
"Yeah, that's right!! Just being students of 'Yamayu High School' pisses me off!!"
"It won't be easy to defeat us."
"Heh, don't act tough. I'll make you cry."
Shiha-chan's hand is shaking.
Of course. The opponent is stronger than Shion-kun.
I've never faced an opponent of D-rank before.
But that doesn't mean I can run away.
To prevent further victims.
And above all... because I detest him.
"Be my nourishment!! I'll rape you!!"
A vulgar shout echoed through the park.