Resting I

After day 1 ended, we decided to rest for the entire second day. Since a quarter of the students in the exam were gone, we had no worries and decided to head to the large lake in the mammoth forest.

"Why are we heading to the lake again?"

I asked as I was brought along. I actually just wanted to enter another cave but it seems I was outvoted.

"Because it's a safe zone."

"Safe zone?"

"Didn't you hear? The large lake is a safe zone."

How come I didn't hear that? Well, I kind of did dose off a bit when the teacher was explaining things.

"But wait, isn't that where me and Marth are fighting? How can we fight if it's a safe zone?"

"Well, it's a safe zone until the last day. That's when you guys are fighting."

A safe zone until the last day? So that means I can just stay there until the last day. Maybe it could work, I could plan what I'll do when I fight Marth there.

We were currently 28 hours in so around 4:00 pm.

We arrived near a waterfall which streamed down towards the large lake. I looked down from the cliff. The lake was huge and it was pure ocean blue. It was bluer than the trees.

The lake huh…

I glanced at Aurelia but then I was intercepted by Mia.

"This is a beautiful lake."

I had to agree. It was kind of beautiful. Beautiful to burn my eyes.

"We can stay here, it's part of the safe zone so we can rest up here. It's also a great place to bathe under the sun."

Mia said as she opened up a sort of portal. Honestly, what is that? I've seen Aurelia perform it yesterday. Is that some sort of spatial magic?

"So, we're just gonna stay here?"

Ordos asked as he began to take his sandals off.

"Pretty much, yeah."

"Oh, well then, don't mind if I do!"

Ordos then took his shirt off and then dove into the lake without hesitation.

Splash!

A few seconds passed and we didn't hear anything from him. Then he sprung out of the water.

"Ahh! Cold!"

I looked down at him and shook my head. Of course it's gonna be cold. Not to mention, he didn't even stretch before entering. If you don't stretch before you swim, you'll get injured.

I yawned. I should get some sleep. I woke up pretty early to make breakfast and had to deal with those three. Not a morning I would like to experience again.

I'll just get some shut-eye under this tree.

I managed to get a few minutes but then something landed on my face.

"What the?"

I stood up and picked up whatever was on my face. What is this? Is this a… a skirt?

"Now now Seiya, I didn't know you would be interested in my skirt."

A voice came from the bushes to my right. I turned and suddenly I was frozen.

Standing in front of me were Mia and Aurelia in, in swimsuits!

I looked at Mia; she was wearing a black top and bottom. If I were to rate her out of ten, I would say a nine. She was basically flaunting her breasts and that kinda bothers me.

"Well Seiya, how do I look?"

"Normal."

Mia pouted to my response.

"You can at least pretend to sound impressed."

"Your charms are not gonna work on me."

"Boo-hoo."

Sure she could probably get the attention of other men but with me, that's just not gonna work.

"So then, how about Aurelia?"

"Aurelia? Well she's-"

I looked over at Aurelia and I was immediately captivated. She was wearing a white bikini and wore a silky golden sarong. If I were to rate this well…

Splurt!

Blood leaked from my nose. Oh crap. I can't rate her. She's… she's too pretty. Her smooth pale skin almost matched with her bikini. She's like a beautiful high-tier slim model.

Doki-doki-doki~!

My heart. It's beating too fast.

"Oh, I see~"

Mia snickered who was standing right next to me.

"Uh, I didn't mean to-"

Aurelia blushed and looked away in embarrassment. Oh no, this is the second time I've stared at her weirdly. At this rate, I'll be branded as a pervert by the princess herself.

"Say Seiya, why don't you change?"

"Huh?"

I would but that would mean exposing the scar of my neck. So far only one person has found out about my scar and the look on her face was not a good thing. It just makes people scared of me. A scarred boy who has terrifying large wings.

"Nah, I don't feel like swimming."

"Suit yourself then."

And so I sat there, internally screaming to myself while the two played around. There is this feeling inside me that just wants me to ignore the scar on my neck and just jump in. But I'm trying to act normal and not have people fear me. I just want a normal life.

Pat!

I felt a wet hand on my shoulder and I turned.

"Seiya, I wanna talk with you."

Ordos said with a serious face. What is happening? This guy never looks serious. He's either always fooling around or scared.

"Talk about what?"

"I can't talk with them around."

He said pointing to the girls playing in the water. Whoa… what a sight.

"Hmm, I guess."

We would walk into the bushes and once we were clear, Ordos said this.

"Before we continue, take off your bracelet."

"Why?"

"Just do it."

Hmm, I don't sense any suspicion coming from so I guess I'll comply.

When we both took off our bracelets, Ordos spoke.

"Seiya, answer me honestly."

"What is it? You didn't even give me the question yet."

"Seiya…"

His tone was serious. What is it? This is creeping me off a little.

"Are you… a reincarnated?"

I stared at him silently. Did I hear that correctly? D-did he just say reincarnated?

"How the hell do you know?"

"Well, I had my suspicions. The technique you used in the entrance exam was similar to a move I know, from earth. Let's also not forget, sushi? Really? C'mon, you could've named it something else to cover it up."

Hmm...

"And I bet you have a scar on you that indicates how you died. Maybe… on the neck?"

!

So he did see the scar on my neck. Probably at his bakery. He knows too much, I'll have to take him out or I won't be getting a quiet life.

"You know too much."

I threw my shadow knife aimed at his eye. Ordos quickly reacted, turning into sand, then appearing behind me. So he's not scared when he's in the face of danger but in front of monsters?

"There is no need to be hostile. I am also a reincarnate after all."

He would lift his pants, showing a large scar that wrapped around his left leg.

"A razor ripped off my leg. Then I died of blood loss. I would say I had it harsher than you but the scar on your neck seems to be more intimidating."

I touched the scar on my neck. I don't like thinking about it. It reminds me of failure, and I don't like to be reminded of such things.

"So is that all you're gonna talk about?"

"Pretty much. We shouldn't talk about stuff like this in the open. Once the exam is done, we can talk at my place. For now…"

He'd equip the bracelet. And then his expression changed.

"C'mon man! Stop being a party pooper. Get changed!"

"No thanks, I don't want my scar to be exposed."

"Ahh, so you decided to hide your scar. Well, good luck with that cause soon people will find out one way or another. I couldn't hide it from my parents because… well, I was born from them with this scar."

"Huh? What do you mean? You didn't reincarnate into this world with your regular body?"

"Huh? You reincarnated with your body?"

"Well yeah. It's much more convenient. So why didn't you-?"

"I don't like talking about it. Let's just say I wasn't really good looking so I decided to take my chances. Now look at me, I hit the lottery."

He said while flexing his muscles. I shook my head as he wasn't impressing anyone.

"How old were you when you died?"

"Uhh… 19. How about you? Actually, I don't think I need to guess. 16, right?"

"No, I'm still 15."

"Oh, so when does your birthday come?"

"This Friday."

"Wow, so your birthday is during the exam huh? That's unfortunate. To have your birthday on an exam."

"I don't need your pity."

"No need to keep up the edgy act. That ain't gonna work on me."

"Just go back to swimming. I just want to sleep in peace."

"Suit yourself."

Then he got up and left. He then went over to the girls and started playing.

I started biting my nails. Uooooooh, if only I could join.

"Ho? Well, this is unexpected."

A familiar voice speaks behind me and I immediately drew my Ninjato.

Clang!

Another sword intercepted and blocked my attack. I jumped backward, out of the bushes, and sheathed my blade.

"Why the hell are you here?"

"Isn't that a bit rude to ask? We just wanted to have some fun, for now."

Out of the bushes came Marth, followed by his subordinates. His gang was made up of 4 girls and 1 guy (excluding him). To be honest, it looks like I'm looking at a rainbow. All of them had different colored armor and I could almost snicker.

"Of all the places you've come to dig your grave, you must be suicidal."

"Now now Seiya, even I have the urge to smash your head into the ground but for now, let's have a truce between us. After all, we are supposed to fight on the last day of the exam."

"Or we could leave the safe zone and just fight right now. I'm sure that'll satisfy us both."

"I agree but admit it, even you need some rest before we engage in battle."

As much as I want to disagree, he's right. I don't have the time to fight him right now, nor the strength. I still feel like I just woke up.

"A truce. But just… just… for today."

"That's fine with me."

Hmph, a dumb truce. Just don't step out of the zone, or this truce can just go to hell.

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