Chapter 44 - Seeds of Schism

Above the open green field, the first-year students gather. It's almost the tenth bell now, the sun is starting to set itself aflame. Yet, its stinging heat was nothing compared to the blazing atmosphere exuded by the fiery duelers.

" Due to the suddenness, I can't ask for an access to the academy's arena. But I guess that doesn't matter if both of you are in such a high spirit, yes~?? " Ms. Martha stands between Gilford and Kamille, acting as a rule maker.

" And since both of you are going to use your own respective weapons, then the rule to this duel is, First Blood or Walk Away! The first one to scratch his opponent's face until it bleeds, or able to make their feet to touch the ground on the outside of the circle, wins! Make sure not to kill each other, yes~? "