At the same time as the signal to begin, Cliff and Aqua leaped up to the center of the round platform and their swords collided.
The shocking sound generated from their sword fight shook my eardrums rhythmically and eventually permeated in the venue like a musical composition by an instrumentalist.
"I never thought I'm going to compete like this!"
"You're right! I'm also surprised!"
Both teams just stood there silently as if to say it would be boorish to intervene as the siblings Cliff and Aqua exchange blows.
(Are they competing with thier abilities?)
If Aqua is a well trained fighter of righteous path then Cliff is from evil path specializing in actual combat. Both of them are well matched and have reached a certain height.
For the last three months, I assigned a dedicated combat teacher to each student, according to their characteristics.
Akuido, the leader of the mercenaries proficient in multiple weapons, was assigned to Pluto who likes to fight mainly with spear.
Cliff was assigned to Krama, the leader of the underworld who requested for his custody on his own.
Teresa was assigned to Theo, both same minded fellows who like to fight empty handed and Eight was taught by Calogero, who excels at long range weapons.
Mia, who excels in both long range battle and close combat was taught by dexterous Spy.
Especially Cliff side, Krama thoroughly drilled the survival technique in him in these three months.
That's why there's some incomprehensible thing.
(Cliff... He's keeping his hands)
Of course, he's seriously fighting but it's just a simple trick and nothing about it is frightening. Most likely, he's hesitating to injure his blood related sister. This is a very human emotion and I as an individual don't have anything to criticize about this at all.
However, the opponent Aqua doesn't seem to be leaning on this idea at all. That'sー一
"Cliff onii-san. Don't play around and please fight seriously!"
It was clear from looking at her flaring expression.
"I'm giving my all though!"
Cliff replied to Aqua with a puzzled face, to which Aqua's face became more and more threatening.
"I have thoroughly watched the battle of onii-san, but they were all tough and merciless. At the very least, it definitely wasn't full of cowardice like this! Do you being considerate towards me will write off your debt for what you have to Grey or servants in the mansion?"
Cliff seems to be unforgiving. Certainly, this is the reason why Krama asked to be in charge of Cliff. Whatever it is, he seems similar to him in essence.
[To do something against the master...... this little girl seems to be saying the number one absurd thing in the universe?]
Ignoring the impolite remarks of Mura, I focused on both conversations.
"No, I have been repeatedly aware of what I did. I don't have any intention to apologize after all this"
"Then please be more serious"
"Even if you say so"
As Cliff frown in trouble, emotions disappeared from Aqua face. Seems like its going to develop in troublesome situation.
"Do you know? About the rumor spreading throughout the venue?"
As Aqua's [Lightning] has the effect of increasing the speed and wearing the lightning, it also considerably elevates her offensive power. Cliff countered her offensive by making countless blake snakes appear with the superior magic 一一 [Black snake].
The [Black snake] is just like it's name implies, it's the technique to create countless snakes and control them. It's a highly versatile magic that can restrain, attack and defend. It's the perfect technique for tactical minded Cliff. Cliff avoided the onslaught of Aqua using [Black snake], who mainly draws the opponent in frontal battle, creates the gap and begins his counterattack. It's quite a close contest, like a chess problem.
Pluto and Alan were engaging in close combat with the spear. Sparks flew each time their Spears collided, blowing the fierce hot wind.
The surprising thing what both of them took excel is the same flame magic called superior magic [Art of flame]. The [Art of flame] is a simple technique that clad the user in flame attribute which remarkably increase their physical ability. In addition, if you get used to it, it's also possible to shoot flames. It's a technique like this.
Judging from their appearance, whether it's their magic, technique or physical ability, they are about the same. The rest is I think the battle of endurance and will power.
Aria and Mia were fighting with their physical skills when they were close together, and with their magic when they were far apart.
However Mia had enough room to maneuver and she seemed to overwhelm Aria from beginning to the end. Well, none of both have used their Trump card yet so the result can be changed because of that.
And finally the battle between Teresa and Ronaldo.
Teresa unleashes the series of powerful blows that would end in a single blow if hit. Ronaldo twisted his body to avoid the blow approaching his nose but was blown away by the palm air pressure. Although he spins on the air due to shockwave, Ronaldo produces dozens of flame magic and shoots him chantlessly. However, the countless spheres of flame were scattered when Teresa casually swept her left arm away.
And then, both of them collided once again.
"...... "
The chief referee, the professor of combat department who volunteered to be referee looked at the unfolding battle in amazement.
"Amazing...... "
The assistant referee shouted in admiration. The battle between the both sides was on the level of high dimension that even makes the battle experts groan.
Teresa had exceedingly high physical abilities from the beginning compared to others. After all, she's the kind of young girl who fought and killed the monsters barehanded from the young age. She didn't have the chance to study the martial arts seriously in depth until now. Such a girl receives the training of genuine martial arts from Theo, completely blossoming her talent.
In comparison, Ronaldo is a person of hard work. I heard from Sieg that he trained to the point of vomiting blood from childhood. His efforts are now paying off, as he's still enduring the offensive of a young girl, who's nothing less than a monster, with a paper thin difference.
"Wonderful"
Words of praise naturally come out of my mouth.
[Master, you seems to be quite happy]
"Well yeah, it's called deeply moved"
Half a year. It's only half a year. The students, who were like a well in the frog, have grown up so much in such a short time. There's no way I wouldn't be glad.
At the beginning, the pretense of the teacher was an annoying job for me forced by the imperial government. But now, I can't help but be surprised at myself how much it has grown on me in less than half a year of relation.
[While excessive kind, I think master should pay more attention to his surrounding]
Mura's voice sounded uncharacteristically sincere.
"Mura, what do you mean by thー一"
Just as I lower my gaze to the sword at my waist,
"Stupid"
I heard the familiar voice of a girl. Just as I instantly raised my face at the voice that seemed to be full of annoyance, the students of G class lay down on the round platform. And then, the young girl in maid outfit standing in the center of the round platform.
[In the end, it sure happens...... ]
With Mura's despondent voice as the background music, I clearly recognize the spectacle of her fluttering red hair and also that final match was easily over with defeat of my G class.