[78] I Was as Arrogant as You Sixteen Years Ago

In the brief exchange just now, Eiji had struck three times. The first two strikes against the lackeys were very subtle, and from Kanata's angle, it was unlikely she had captured them on video—even if she had, it could be adjusted later.

Only the strike he made in self-defense under Kuraudo Kurashiki's pressure was recorded.

"A meaningless gesture."

Kuraudo Kurashiki sneered.

Donrou Academy didn't have any outstanding Blazers in this generation, and Kuraudo Kurashiki was the best among them.

The Donrou Academy director wouldn't expel him, and might not even reprimand him, as it would affect their performance and make it hard to explain to the board.

"Claude's fine, but we're worried! Hey, woman over there, hand that over—mmph!?"

Kuraudo Kurashiki wasn't afraid, but the other Donrou students couldn't help themselves.

One student immediately jumped out, but before he could finish speaking, his companions, looking terrified, covered his mouth.

"Idiot! If you want to die, don't drag us down. That's the 'Scharlach Frau'!"

Kanata was quite famous.

After all, she was one of the few B-rank knights of this generation in Japan, with an impressive track record and a recognized title. She was definitely not someone ordinary student knights dared to provoke.

"Let's end this here."

Kanata put down the student handbook, her emerald eyes coldly looking at the other side.

"The right and wrong of this matter are clear. There's no room for you to argue. If you don't want to be expelled, disappear from here immediately."

Kanata, so domineering!

"What if I say no?"

Kuraudo Kurashiki grinned, showing no intention of backing down.

"Do you want me to take action?"

Kanata's beautiful face turned cold.

The thick, blood-like aura that Eiji was so familiar with once again surged forth.

"..."

Kuraudo Kurashiki fell silent for a moment, his smile slowly fading.

"How boring... You guys, let's go."

His expression quickly turned indifferent as he waved for his lackeys to follow.

"Hey, take this."

As he passed by Eiji, he reached into his pocket.

Kanata momentarily thought he was about to attack again and was ready to summon her Device, but instead, he pulled out a Donrou Academy student handbook.

"I've stored my current address in here. If you know what's good for you, come find me on your own. Otherwise, I'll force you to fight me by any means necessary!"

He tossed the student handbook to Eiji.

This Kuraudo Kurashiki was an incurable martial fanatic.

More importantly, his demeanor was wildly unrestrained, like a beast with no moral constraints, as if he dared to do anything.

"Are you planning to do that again!"

Before Eiji could respond, Ayase Ayatsuji, who had been watching from the sidelines, finally couldn't hold back and rushed forward, her eyes filled with hatred as she glared at Kuraudo Kurashiki.

"If you don't plan to fight, you'll destroy everyone around him, forcing him to duel you, and then not even spare your opponent... You destroyed my family's dojo, defeated my father, and you're still not satisfied? How far do you plan to go!"

Hmm?

So this is where the plotline is?

From what Ayase Ayatsuji said, did Kuraudo Kurashiki target Kaito Ayatsuji, destroy his dojo by any means necessary, force him into a duel, and then defeat him?

"Kuraudo Kurashiki."

Eiji clicked his tongue and turned to the shark-toothed man.

"Can you beat 'Raikiri'?"

"..."

Kuraudo Kurashiki shifted his gaze from Ayase Ayatsuji back to Eiji but couldn't answer the question.

If he could beat Raikiri, how could he have only made it to the top eight?

"Then can you beat Kanata?"

Eiji asked again, with Kanata standing right beside him.

"..."

Kuraudo Kurashiki remained silent.

Kanata was a B-rank knight, and her abilities overwhelmingly countered close-combat types like him. If they really fought, he would likely lose.

"Or can you beat my master, the God of War, Toraijirou Nangou?"

The last name he dropped was earth-shattering.

"God of War!?"

"Right, this guy said his surname is Nangou!"

"No way, did we just run into such a tough opponent?"

The lackeys were in chaos, all looking fearful.

Kuraudo Kurashiki's expression also darkened, and he couldn't say a word.

"Aside from them, there's almost no one else around me."

Eiji shook his head.

What? An expired l0li? Who's that? Don't know her!

"Young man, I was as arrogant as you sixteen years ago. Now I'm fifteen. People should show more respect for others."

His tone was grandiose, as if he were acting like an elder.

Kuraudo Kurashiki was momentarily confused, not understanding what Eiji meant.

"Claude, he's cursing you to die..."

One of the lackeys leaned over and whispered.

Kuraudo Kurashiki's face turned black.

"Hmph, we'll see."

It was less of a threat and more of a stubborn retort.

With that, all the Donrou Academy students followed Kuraudo Kurashiki out of the family restaurant.

"You're really sneaky."

Kanata's expression softened, and she gave him a charming, teasing glance.

"These days, no one believes the truth."

Eiji sighed with regret.

"Hahaha..."

Kanata covered her mouth, laughing softly, clearly treating it as a joke.

"Owner, I'll fully compensate for tonight's losses. The meals for all the guests here are on me as an apology for the disturbance."

Clap! Clap! Clap! 

Applause immediately followed.

It was hard to tell if the crowd was praising their heroic act of driving away the thugs or simply happy about getting a free meal.

***

After the commotion, the sky had completely darkened.

"Looks like it'll be hard to make it back to the academy before curfew."

Kanata glanced at the electronic clock on the roadside, then looked at Eiji with a sultry gaze.

"How about it? Should we stay at a hotel tonight?"

Eiji's eyes sharpened.

Is this for real?

Even though getting caught by his senior sister might result in a "Raikiri," if it meant ending his two lifetimes of virginity, the risk might be worth it!

Especially since the other party was Kanata, with her amazing figure and open-mindedness!

However, Eiji remained expressionless.

After half a day, he had a good grasp of Kanata's personality.

She seemed open and enjoyed seeking thrills, but at her core, she was quite conservative. She just liked to play pranks, and when she said things like this, it was mostly to tease Eiji.

"No, let's focus on serious matters tonight."

Though it pained him, haste makes waste.

If he agreed too quickly, not only would he not get what he wanted tonight, but he might also disappoint Kanata.

"Is that so? What a shame."

Though Kanata said this, the corners of her lips curled into a smile.

She was clearly very satisfied with Eiji's response.

Then.

Both of them turned to look at the black-haired beauty behind them—Ayase Ayatsuji.

Ayase Ayatsuji was also looking at them, a row of question marks appearing above her head.

Were these two really just simulating a date?

They were way too intimate. Had she really fallen out of touch with the times?

"Tell me about what happened between your family and Kuraudo Kurashiki."

Eiji's expression calmed as he asked her.

***

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