Absolute Speed ​​of a Certain Anime

Dongtang Daohua looked at the beautiful woman in surprise.

"I remember that you have a family marriage contract, don't you?"

Guideyuan Bifang is the daughter of the Guideyuan Group.

As the second largest economy in Neon, the Guideyuan Group is almost as wealthy as a country and holds a dominant position in Neon. As the daughter of the family, it is no exaggeration to say that Bifang was indeed born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

However, as the eldest daughter of a large conglomerate, Bifang enjoys the countless conveniences given by the family, but also has to bear corresponding obligations.

——That is the engagement.

When Guideyuan Bifang was very young, her family had already decided on a marriage partner for her. The other party was said to be the heir to a large European conglomerate and would not disgrace her status.

The reason why I say it is said is because Bifang has never seen her fiancé even once since she was a child.

"It's because we're engaged that I want to know the answer."

Kanata Kitano replied in return, her expression very serious.

If she wasn't engaged, she wouldn't ask this question and could try it herself. But since she was engaged, she absolutely couldn't fall in love privately.

She thought so helplessly, and a hint of envy appeared in her eyes when she looked at her best friend.

Unlike her, Dao Hua is not from a wealthy family and is not engaged, so she can fall in love freely. If she were to ask who she envies the most, it would undoubtedly be Dao Hua.

It is because she does not have the freedom to fall in love that she is particularly curious about what it feels like to be in love.

"That's it."

Dongtang Daohua suddenly realized and began to think.

She and Bifang are good friends, and she even knows what color underwear the other likes to wear. Of course, there is nothing she can't tell each other.

"You're really looking forward to it, right?"

Dongtang Daohua thought carefully about his feelings towards his junior brother, and a smile broke out on his face involuntarily.

"expect?"

"Well, when we can't see each other, I always think about meeting each other. Once we meet, I look forward to taking it a step further, holding hands, hugging, and receiving compliments... These are my intuitive feelings towards my junior brother."

"Won't you be nervous or scared? I saw that in the comics."

"My junior and I are very familiar with each other, so there's no tension. It probably depends on the individual."

Dongtang Daohua recalled the first time he got his junior brother two years ago, and the scene when his junior brother attacked his chest last year. His cheeks suddenly turned a little pink and his eyes were filled with autumn water.

"But sometimes I do get extremely nervous..."

Because she was so shy, she spoke in a low voice and was not heard by Guideyuan Bifang.

“…Looking forward to it?”

Guideyuan Bifang nodded, not quite understanding what he was saying.

She had never been in love, so no matter what Dao Hua said, it was all like seeing flowers in the fog to her.

"By the way, Kanata's first match the day after tomorrow will be against Junior Brother, right?"

Dongtang Daohua shook his head, which was gradually turning yellow, and asked the other side as if nothing had happened.

"Yep."

Bifang came back to his senses after hearing this, put aside the chaotic thoughts in his mind, and chuckled, "Daohua, you don't want me to show mercy, right?"

"of course not."

Dongtang Daohua couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Even if I wanted to say that, Junior Brother would definitely not want me to do that."

Is that right?

Guideyuan Bifang was a little surprised, as she had a pretty ordinary impression of Jiang Li.

It is true that he is the most handsome man she has ever seen in her life, and she also admires Jiang Li's determination, but she is not willing to comment on his character.

He pushed all the housework to Dao Hua and reaped the benefits himself, skipping classes for no apparent reason... These behaviors made Bi Fang's impression of Junior Brother Dao Hua remain that of a lazy person.

"Kanata, you must think the outcome of this match is a done deal, right?"

"That's about it, any questions?"

"No, like you, I also think that Junior Brother's chances of winning are very low."

Dongtang Daohua shook his head.

"After all, the compatibility between your abilities is extremely poor."

That's right.

Even though Dao Hua really wanted to side with his junior brother, he had to admit that his junior brother's chance of winning against the other side was extremely low.

The first principle followed by the Swordsman in battle is the absolute difference in compatibility.

As long as the compatibility is different to a certain extent, resulting in a relationship of restraint and being restrained between the two parties, then no matter how big the difference in total magic power is, there is no way to reverse the situation.

Just like the battle between Smile and Stella on the weekend, Stella obviously had the strongest magic power in the world, but she was knocked down by Smile with just one move.

This is an unavoidable fact and an unshakable truth among the swordsmen.

However, the compatibility between my junior brother's sword-cutting ability and the other party's ability is extremely poor.

For my junior fellow student, the preliminary round the day after tomorrow will undoubtedly be an extremely tough fight.

"However, Kanata, I suggest you better not underestimate your junior brother."

But unlike Guidehara Banata who thought the outcome was already decided, Dongtang Daohua obviously did not lose hope in his junior brother.

"——Junior Brother is definitely not someone who gives up easily, nor is he someone who can be easily defeated. If you underestimate him, you will definitely suffer."

Guideyuan remained silent.

In her eyes, the outcome was decided, her fate was sealed, and no matter how she thought about it, Jiang Li could never be her opponent.

But her mind emerged with what Jiang Li said to her when he came to the committee office that evening - she would never bow to fate easily before making an effort.

——Then let’s see who is right.

She thought to herself.

…………

"call……"

Early Tuesday morning, Jiang Li changed into his sportswear, left the dormitory, and trotted towards the school gate.

Many students were still asleep at this hour, and only a few people like Kurogane Ikki were at the school gate—it had always been like this.

"Crack, click, click!"

At the main gate of the campus, the sound of shutter clicks could be heard constantly. Girls gathered together, chattering and excitedly discussing something.

"Even in just tracksuits, he's still so handsome!"

"Come on, Nanxiang-san!"

I don't know when the news of Jiang Li getting up early to exercise got out, but it turned out like this in just two days.

There seemed to be a female reporter among them. She mingled in the crowd and kept selling her photos to the girls. She sold several sets in a short time.

The money from selling the photos is split 70% to 30%. She can get the profit, and it is also the idol's request. This makes Jia Jiamei very excited. She works very hard without Jiang Li urging her.

It seems that no one came to confess today.

Jiang Li looked around the crowd but didn't see the beautiful girl he was destined to be with, so he stopped paying attention to the crowd and turned his gaze to Kurogane Ikki who was not far away.

"Hey, Ikki, isn't the princess here today?"

Jiang Li looked around him and didn't see Stella, so he asked in surprise.

Chapter 55 Win at All Costs

2023-06-01

Ikki Kurogane lowered his head, as if thinking about something.

He looked so focused that he didn't even hear what Jiang Li said.

"Hey."

It was not until the voice came from his ear that Kurotsuchi Ikki suddenly woke up and saw Jiang Li who was already one foot in front of him.

"Your senses have become so dulled. This is not like you!"

Jiang Li looked at the frightened look on Kurotsuchi Ikki's face and said in surprise.

Ikki Kurogane is a swordsman, and a very good swordsman. His senses are very sharp, and unless he is completely absorbed in thinking, it is impossible for him to show an expression of being frightened by an ordinary greeting.

"Sorry, I was just thinking about something and got a little too caught up in it."

Kurogane Ikki gave a wry smile, then an apologetic look appeared on his face, "What did you just say? I didn't hear clearly."

"I asked why Stella didn't come."

"Oh, I woke up early today and already ran, so I didn't wake her up."

Kurogane Ikki patted his cheek, as if trying to focus his scattered attention, and answered Jiang Li.

Looking closely, there were indeed traces of sweat on his black sweatshirt. Judging from his physical fitness, he must have undergone quite intense exercise to sweat.

"Um...is there something on your mind?"

Jiang Li pondered for a moment, then asked uncertainly.

"Why do you say that?"

"I'm a swordsman after all, so I can still tell when you're distracted."

Jiang Li said honestly.

Whether one's attention is focused or not can be clearly seen on a person's face.

The most convincing evidence is that teachers can always tell whether you are daydreaming in class.

“…It’s so obvious.”

Upon hearing this, Kurogane Ikki was slightly stunned, and then showed a helpless look.

"You're right. I do have something on my mind. It's about today's match... But it's okay. I'm sure I can win."

Come to think of it, it seems that Ikki Kurogane's first round of the game was this afternoon.

Jiang Li suddenly realized after hearing this, "Is the pressure too great?"

“It would be a lie to say there’s no pressure.”

Kurogane Ikki thought about it and his expression became a little complicated.

"After all, the opponent's ability is indeed very restraining to me. I think it will be a tough battle. But it doesn't matter. I have found a way to defeat him."

For Kurogane Ikki, this is a battle that he absolutely cannot lose.

Shinguji Kurono promised him that as long as he could become the Seven-Star Sword King, he would be allowed to graduate from Pojun Academy. This was an opportunity he had been waiting for for a long time, and he was determined to seize it even at the risk of his life.

He has great ambitions, but ambitions can sometimes become a huge pressure.

In just the first battle of the selection competition, he encountered an overwhelmingly disadvantageous opponent. The opponent was greatly restrained by him in terms of sword-cutting ability, which made him feel vaguely uneasy.

The ideals he held in his heart now became a huge burden on his shoulders.

What could he be thinking about so seriously that he was so absorbed in it that he didn't even notice the footsteps? He was probably thinking about how to conquer the other party.

According to him, he has found the flaws in the opponent's abilities and found a way to defeat him.

"Is that so? Then let's work hard together."

Jiang Li knew that Kurogane Ikki was a very opinionated person, so he didn't say much when he saw this, but just cheered him on.

"Together?"

"Well, don't you know? The opponent I'm facing tomorrow is extremely incompatible."

Jiang Li spread his hands helplessly and said with a troubled look, "Also, unlike you, I still haven't found a way to defeat him."