“Hmm, I’m just too excited to crush Class C, you know?”
“Ah, then I’m looking forward to it too. I’ve never liked that class, even before because of Amamori. And now, that Hoshina is there too. Haha!”
Shiki Iroha eyes held a dark light. Her target was obvious – Amamori, who had hit her, and Hoshina, who had managed to escape.
(Feelings of anger… It feels a bit strange, but I guess it’s a natural emotion.)
Normally, such emotions are unnecessary for the order Shinzaki seeks to achieve.
But just because they are unnecessary does not mean they cannot exist.
No matter how much he wishes otherwise, the necessary evil must always exist.
Otherwise – if only righteousness existed, the legitimacy of that righteousness would be nonexistent. It is only when there is both wrong and right that the proof of righteousness can be achieved.
For Shinzaki, for Class B, Shiki Iroha was an irreplaceable “malignancy.”
“Well, whatever! Then, let’s go right away!”
Shinzaki reached a conclusion within himself and began walking towards the center of the field.
Seeing Shiki retreating figure, he turned her gaze towards Kurotsuki.
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“I wonder how I should crush him. What kind of killing method would hurt Asahina Kasumi the most?”
“… You’re a psychopath,”
Kurotsuki spat out in disgust.
His face was filled with strong aversion, and seeing that, Shinzaki shrugged his shoulders, feeling disappointed.
“Sheesh. I’m the proud Class 1-B representative, you know? So I’m just doing my best to not let down the expectations of everyone in Class B!…You can praise me, you know?”
“…I’m relieved, Yasuhito Shinzaki. Since you’re the worst enemy, I don’t have to hold back against you.”
At Kurotsuki’s response, Shinzaki’s smile did not waver.
With a divine air like Prince Shotoku, and a carefree lightness like an all-purpose charmer.
From his empty smile, he simply released words devoid of heart.
“Oh, is that so. Well, it sounds fun anyway!”
And so, envelopes containing coded messages were distributed to each person.
Receiving the envelopes face-down, Shinzaki spoke up again.
“Class C is thinking, ‘If it’s Kurotsuki, he can clear this competition in the shortest time,’ right?”
Kurotsuki did not respond. His vigilance did not waver, his gaze never leaving Shinzaki.
“Well, that’s true. You’re smart and can teleport, right?…But I don’t think teleportation, that supreme cheat, can be used without any restrictions.”
Still, Kurotsuki remained silent. Conversing would be a waste.
Without even glancing at the envelope he was given, his full attention was focused on Shinzaki.
“So, I’m going to win through the right way. Thoroughly crush Class C. In this situation where everyone in Class C believes in your victory without a doubt. I’ll mock that by presenting them with an undeniable, decisive defeat. …How about that? Just thinking about it is fun, isn’t it?”
He’s insane. Judging this, Kurotsuki closed his eyelids.
“Amamori made me realize something—it’s no fun just punching people. Like that guy, you get all beat up, your friends have to help you, and in the end, all that’s left is a really bad taste in your mouth.”
Shinzaki’s eyes were as clear as a cloudless sky.
Without a single speck of turbidity, his eyes were crystalline. No matter where you looked, only sincerity was visible.
And that only accelerated the madness. This man – he ensnares others using his own sincerity.
“Don’t worry, Kurotsuki! In this mystery-solving competition…I will defeat you fair and square!”
Soon after Shinzaki continued, the starting whistle for the competition rang out.
The representatives simultaneously reached for their unopened envelopes–
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“–But it’s all a lie!”
Right at the start of the competition, Shinzaki rushed at Kurotsuki.
From the beginning, with the divine emperor’s blessing [50% output].
The sheer power left Kurotsuki unable to react, and the fist struck his face directly.
–Or so it seemed.
“…So what if it’s a lie?”
Kanade Kurotsuki had firmly caught Shinzaki’s fist. Shinzaki was surprised at the sight, but upon seeing Kurotsuki’s body enveloped in a red aura, he understood.
Ah, so this is the [Body Enhancement Magic], huh.
“Anything goes with magic, doesn’t it?”
“Yasuhito Shinzaki. I’m afraid, but you’ll be crushed here.”
From the impact, the envelopes they had received flew high into the sky.
From the beginning, they had no intention of solving the problem.
No, even if they did, that was not their top priority.
The 9th event, the Mystery-Solving Battle.
The rules are simple – the first to reach the goal wins.
And during the competition, [interfering with others is completely allowed].
Whether it’s punching, kicking, or unleashing supernatural or magical abilities, everything is permitted.
Therefore, Yasuhito Shinzaki thought. Kurotsuki, convinced by Amamori’s words.
–To crush the opponent, this competition is the best, he thought.
Shinzaki clenched his fist. Kurotsuki tightened the grip on the fist he had caught.
[Whoa! A sudden battle outbreak!? Class 1-B and Class 1-C!]
From the commentary booth, a voice of surprise rang out.
The surrounding students were dumbfounded, watching the two, but no one dared to intervene in their fight.
Kurotsuki was resolute. Here, he would absolutely defeat this man and move on to the future Amamori envisioned.
Shinzaki was malicious. Here, he would kill this man and thoroughly crush Class C.
For the sake of others, for his own sake.
The conflicting, intense wills stopped any who would try to step into their battle.
“Binding.”
–The first to move was Kanade Kurotsuki.
From the captured fist, black bands spread across Shinzaki’s entire body.
Kurotsuki’s self-devised binding magic. Against Shinzaki, it would only provide a momentary hindrance, but even that split-second opening could be fatal at this close range.
“Haa!”
A spinning kick erupted from the enhanced physique.
It struck Shinzaki’s head with precision, and an unpleasant sound came from his neck.
…An attack that wouldn’t work against ordinary people. But the current Shinzaki was anything but an ordinary person.
The physical abilities of 27 people, the natural healing of 27 people, the dynamic vision of 27 people.
And the Quirks of 27 people. Facing the Yasuhito Shinzaki combining all of these was a prerequisite.
If I held back to avoid killing him – that’s precisely the future Amamori hinted at.
(Indeed, if he hadn’t said anything, I would have definitely held back my attacks to avoid killing him, Amamori-san.)
If not for Amamori’s words, he would have unconsciously pulled his punches.
Even if unintentional, he must have chosen his attacks to ensure the opponent wouldn’t die.
But there are times when kindness becomes a foe’s ally. Especially against this man, who couldn’t be defeated by kindness alone.
“Wow, it sounds like his neck might break!”
Shinzaki was blown away, but he regained his composure in midair and landed safely.
Seeing that Shinzaki seemed unharmed, Kurotsuki was convinced that his plan was right.
“I started using my abilities seriously after the Netsuhara battle, but – for better or worse – I’m a genius. I’ve already reached more than average proficiency.”
As Kurotsuki said this, the bindings holding Shinzaki were immediately broken.
Looking closely, Shinzaki had escaped the magic bindings with his bare hands, as if mocking Kurotsuki.
“Huh? Did you say something?”
“[Double Deployment – Binding]”
Kurotsuki wove his words again. This time, two magic circles appeared around Shinzaki. Shinzaki tried to break the binding magic with his physical strength, but it wouldn’t break.
The bindings were much faster, sturdier, and stronger than before, completing before Shinzaki could act.
“Th-this is…”
“[Double Deployment – Freezing]”
Relentlessly, the freezing attack poured down on the bound Shinzaki.
It was an even larger ice pillar than the one that had once frozen Netsuhara.
Shinzaki’s body was encased in ice, and looking up at it, Kurotsuki exhaled.
His breath turned white. The temperature was near freezing, and the other students shivered.
“Sorry, but I’m going all out from the start. You’re not… an animal that can be killed half-heartedly.”
[Wh-what?! Kurotsuki! He’s suddenly attacked Shinzaki and turned the tables! What an ability, what a handsome guy! Is this really Class 1-C?!]
The announcer’s voice echoed, but Kurotsuki didn’t take his eyes off the ice.
In fact, he was preparing the next attack, and many students frowned, thinking it was too much – in the next moment. Crack. Cracks appeared in the ice pillar.
“…And of course, I don’t think this is the end.”
Right after Kurotsuki spoke, the ice shattered.
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