Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki.

"I have never lacked awareness either."

"It's just that, in my opinion, there are very few things that would make me risk my resolve to fight."

After removing the spiritual artifact from his hands, Makoto Haramura slowly squatted down.

How could he possibly lack awareness?

Ultimately, he rose from the very bottom of Academy City, working his way up from a small-time hoodlum to the leader of a group he couldn't organize.

They have experienced countless battles and faced countless dangers.

In so many dangers, how could he possibly have survived a desperate situation and turned misfortune into good fortune if he lacked awareness?

"However, it is a very powerful sword."

"I almost couldn't take it anymore."

"...But I still lost."

There was a sense of resentment mixed with a touch of bitterness.

In this situation, Kurogane Ikki chose to concede defeat.

He had completely reached his limit, exerted all his strength, and even created new moves, including using his seventh secret sword in One-Sword Rakshasa.

But no matter what, he did not exceed Makoto Haramura's limit.

That's why he lost.

There is no excuse for this defeat.

He did give it his all, but Haramura Makoto's strength was indeed superior to his full power.

It's only been a few short months.

Makoto Haramura has already reached this level, and is even above him.

but.

But!

Although he didn't disagree, he was still unwilling to accept it.

I thought that after the new chairman took office, I would finally have the opportunity to participate in the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival. But I ended up in such a sorry state. Not to mention winning the championship of the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival, I didn't even have the chance to participate.

Although I no longer care whether I can gain my father's approval.

However, obtaining a license and officially becoming a magic knight remains his current ideal and the goal he wants to strive for.

What's more, there are so many classmates and friends waiting for him to break through his established class and come to support him.

"Black Iron player... admit defeat!"

The announcer, his face flushed, announced the results of the match directly into the loudspeaker.

"Ladies and gentlemen, after this incredibly intense battle, the Black Iron player has chosen to concede defeat. The winner of this match is Haramura Makoto, who has thus become the final qualifier for the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival."

"Oooo!"

"That was fantastic, what a battle!"

"Although I didn't understand why, it was definitely a very exciting battle."

Cheers and applause came one after another.

The audience members in the stands generously offered their applause and cheers.

This was a spectacular match that exceeded their expectations and was even rarer to see at the actual Seven Star Sword Dance Festival.

"...Hahaha, trash is trash."

"As expected, they lost."

Amidst the cheers and applause, a particularly sarcastic and unrestrained jeer could be clearly heard.

"That's really jarring..."

Makoto Haramura slowly straightened up, his sharp gaze precisely locking onto Akaza, who was standing on the protective barrier with one foot, twisting wildly.

"It's better to sweep this kind of guy into the trash heap as soon as possible."

Makoto Haramura's face was unreadable.

"Although I am not a pure swordsman, I know that sword duels should be more pure."

"Although you have completely changed yesterday, it's still too short a time."

Kurogane Ikki smiled bitterly.

Indeed, the change in mindset only means that his beliefs have become firmer, but it does not mean that his state of mind has changed.

Why are you making that expression?

"It's not over yet."

Makoto Haramura shrugged and smiled at Ikki Kurogane.

"Yes, that's true."

"I can only wait until tomorrow's Seven Star Sword Dance Festival, but I don't know if I'll still have that opportunity by then."

The Seven Star Sword Dance Festival is held once a year.

They are only in their first year of high school, so theoretically they have at least two more opportunities to participate in the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival.

With another year of hard work, he will definitely be much stronger than he is now, and winning the selection competition will probably not be difficult then.

However, he has failed this year.

Will Principal Shinguji continue to protect him despite the pressure? The pressure from the Kurogane family will probably only intensify.

It's hard to say whether I'll be able to continue my studies next year.

"Wait until next year?"

Upon hearing Kurogane Ikki's words, Haramura Makoto burst out laughing.

Akaza jumped down from the stands and smugly entered the battle. It's unclear whether Haramura Makoto's smile was directed at Kurogane Ikki or Akaza himself.

"A mere F-rank knight dares to try and overturn everything? Kurogane Ikki, have you recognized your fate?"

“Fate, destiny.”

"Shut up, you trash."

He kicked out with one foot, and it felt like he had kicked a puddle of fat.

Using the rudest and most violent tone he had ever used, Makoto Haramura kicked Akaza away.

The entire arena fell silent instantly, or perhaps "silent" would be a more accurate description.

No one expected that such a thing would happen during this time of celebration.

The chairman of the ethics committee was actually trampled underfoot by their prince.

"Let me go! Do you know what you're doing?"

"Even if you're the disciple of the God of War, if you dare treat me like this, I'll make you pay."

What is it that a narrow-minded guy like Akaza values ​​most?

What they value most is their face, because they are often obsequious in daily life, so they always want to prove themselves in front of most people.

If it were in private, it would be one thing, but to do it in public, in front of so many people, is unacceptable.

Akaza felt as if his face had been completely ripped off.

"hehe."

Makoto Haramura snorted coldly and then applied his magic directly to his throat.

"Everyone, you've all seen the match clearly, right?"

This is a sound that can be heard clearly and distinctly by everyone in the audience.

Furthermore, because of Haramura Makoto's outburst at Akaza earlier, everyone was already in a state of silence, so Haramura Makoto's words were being spread by the audience here and the media that were broadcasting the news.

"His Highness seems to have something to say."

"Oh, hey, hey, although it was a bit scary just now, this prince makes me want to be whipped by him..."

Although such sounds occasionally drifted from all around.

However, everyone was indeed intently waiting for Makoto Haramura to speak, and his appeal was evident at that moment.

With his formidable strength, handsome appearance, and the fact that he was just revealed to be a disciple of the God of War, Nango Hikojiro, he possesses immense power.

Such a perfect man is the prince that many young girls have been dreaming of.

So no matter what the men do, at least when Makoto Haramura speaks, the girls are absolutely obedient.

What is he planning to do?

Nishikyo Ningyin truly knew nothing about it, but seeing Shinguji Kuro's calm and composed demeanor, she knew that this guy definitely knew a little bit of the inside story.

"Just watch and see."

"Anyway, it's going to be a lot of fun. All you need to do is offer your support."

Just as Nishikyo Ningyin saw, Shinguji Kuro crossed her arms and leaned completely against her back.

On the field!

Makoto Haramura looked around and finally spoke again.

"I only ask you, after witnessing the battle between Kurogane Ikki and me, do you really think he's just an F-rank Rider?"

"Is this something that someone deemed unfit to become a Bladesmith could do?"

The whole place fell silent!

Whether they agreed with Makoto Haramura's words or disagreed with them, no one dared to refute him at this moment.

As Makoto Haramura said, the stark reality is already there.

Although the time was short, Kurogane Ikki and Haramura Makoto did put on a wonderful offensive and defensive battle.

"I can guarantee that Kurogane Ikki's strength is absolutely sufficient."

“Even many B-rank knights might not be able to fight me to this extent, but Ikki Kurogane, an F-rank knight, can do it.”

Akaza's expression suddenly changed. He seemed to realize what Haramura Makoto wanted to say and tried to stop him, but Haramura Makoto stomped on him again, so he could only lie on the ground, unable to move or make a sound.

"so--"

"Isn't this competition system a bit unreasonable?"

Chapter 095 The Dog's Face Turned Green

"So isn't this competition system somewhat unreasonable?"

Haramura Makoto surveyed his surroundings with sharp, hawk-like eyes, then stomped down hard on the guy beneath him.

"They may have been excellent players with great strength, but due to bad luck, because they encountered an opponent who could restrain them, or because they met the strongest person, they were defeated in advance and were not selected for the roster."

“I don’t know what you think, but I don’t think this system is suitable for selecting the strongest six-person team from Po Jun Academy to participate in the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival.”

Makoto Haramura's voice, though not amplified by a loudspeaker, still echoed throughout the arena.

Every audience member could hear it clearly.

Perhaps it was Haramura Makoto's sudden words that shocked them?

For a moment, no one questioned or discussed Haramura Makoto's words.

Until about half a minute had passed.

"Yes, yes, I think so too. I just happened to run into President Toudou earlier. If I hadn't run into President Toudou, I might have won if it had been someone else."

I don't know from which direction the first sound finally rang out.

That's how it is. Many things are afraid of having someone take the lead. Once someone speaks up first, others will put aside their concerns.

"In that case, so am I. I just happened to run into the prince first. I'm confident I could have won against anyone else."

"Me too, me too..."