bookbashuk #138 - Beauty is justice
#138 - Beauty is justice
Who is this guy?
Arisuin Nagi was slightly astonished and said, "How is this possible? I can't even sense his presence..."
You must know that he can detect even Rebellion's attacks before they happen, but he can't feel the presence of this person who appeared so abruptly.
But this is also normal.
This is precisely this person's unique ability.
Zunzun and the others didn't recognize him, but Kurogane Ikki was very familiar with him, after all, the two were originally classmates.
"Long time no see, Kirihara-kun."
Kirihara Shizuya.
The top freshman last year, and also one of the representative players of last year's Seven Star Sword Art Festival.
"Long time no see, Kurogane-kun."
He ran into his former classmate and showed a calm smile, but a mocking and contemptuous gaze was revealed from his narrowed eyes.
"You're still in school."
"! ?"
Hearing Kirihara Shizuya say this, Stella and Shizuku's expressions obviously turned unhappy, and just as they were about to say something, seven or eight girls suddenly rushed out of the hostage group and pounced on Kirihara, knocking the two of them away.
"Kirihara~-kun! That was so scary!"
"The incompetent underclassmen must have frightened you, but it's okay now."
"Yes, I believe Kirihara-kun will definitely save us!"
They are Kirihara's girlfriends.
They came here with Kirihara today to have fun.
It doesn't matter if they are flirting, but... I was the one who saved you, right!... Zunzun has a strong prejudice against Kirihara Shizuya for stealing his credit.
"Annoying guy."
"I agree."
"Me too."
Stella and Kurogane Shizuku couldn't help but whisper to each other when they saw him surrounded by flamboyant girls.
It would be one thing if he really helped in a crisis, but he obviously waited until everything was settled before taking action, deliberately stealing the kill!
Even if he wants to show off in front of his girlfriends, this approach and attitude are too annoying!
After the incident was calmed down, the security guards received a call and immediately rushed into the food street to arrest Rebellion and ensure the safety of the hostages.
This time Zunzun was in the limelight, and Kurogane Ikki and Stella became foils, but none of them had any objections.
Just as the group was about to leave.
"Um, you are the students who resolved the incident, right? We would like to take a statement, would you mind coming with us?"
The one who spoke was the security负责人.
Arisuin Nagi was slightly stunned, glanced at Kirihara Shizuya, who was surrounded by his girlfriends, and said, "But, the person who 'completely' resolved this incident is not us..."
He emphasized the word 'completely'.
It sounded like he was implying something.
However, Kirihara Shizuya waved his hand and said, "I've already cleaned up the mess for you, please accept the interrogation yourself."
It seems that this guy doesn't intend to accompany them.
He even refused mercilessly and began to discuss with the girls surrounding him where to go next to change their mood.
Kurogane Ikki didn't get angry when he saw this, but bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for your help today, Kirihara-kun."
"You're welcome, helping the weak is the duty of the strong."
Kirihara Shizuya's words were full of thorns, and what was even more excessive was: "But Kurogane-kun... do you still intend to walk the path of knighthood with that tragic power to the extreme?"
"Enough is enough!"
Kirihara Shizuya's mocking tone made Stella unable to bear it any longer, but Kurogane Ikki still stopped her.
"Stella, enough."
"Not enough at all! How can we let him continue to talk nonsense!"
Stella ignored the obstruction and pointed at Kirihara with an angry face and said, "I've been listening to you talking nonsense there since just now, let me tell you, Ikki is much stronger than you! A guy like you is not even as good as Ikki's toes!"
"Hehehe... Hahaha... Hahaha————"
"W-what are you laughing at?"
"Of course it's funny, how can I not laugh at such a funny joke? You're right, aren't you, 낙제 기사? You actually dare to brag about yourself so much, that's not okay, you have to tell people the truth."
Kirihara Shizuya said with a wicked smile, word by word: "You—are actually a coward, because you are too afraid to fight me, so you ran away."
...Ran away?
Stella's first reaction was disbelief, but Kurogane Ikki didn't deny it, just looked at Kirihara quietly, not knowing what he was thinking.
Then—
"Enough, you're so annoying chirping here!"
Zunzun suddenly couldn't suppress his anger and said to him in a deep voice, "It's fine if you steal other people's credit, but you're still talking nonsense here, I'm so angry! I've decided, my first opponent will be you."
"Hey hey hey..."
Kirihara Shizuya covered his forehead as if he couldn't stand it, and said helplessly, "That's why I said, guys who don't understand the situation are a headache. Don't you know that the matched opponent is randomly decided by the academy, not selected by each other, otherwise why wouldn't I choose this coward next to you who only knows how to escape?"
"I don't care about that, anyway, my first opponent will definitely be you."
"Are you listening to me?"
"Hehe, don't worry, if you ask why—"
The corners of Zunzun's mouth raised into a confident smile, his red eyes glowed slightly as he stared directly at Kirihara Shizuya.
"Ugh!"
For some reason, Kirihara Shizuya had a feeling of being locked on, a feeling he was most familiar with as an archer.
Just then.
Ding ling ling——
The student handbook in Kirihara Shizuya's pocket vibrated, his hand trembled, but he still took it out.
Soon, his face became very ugly, because the content of the text message he received was——
[Kirihara Shizuya, the opponent for the first battle of the selection battle is: Class 1-F · Zunzun.]
At the same time, Zunzun slowly said:
"—I, am absolute."
"You bastard... !"
Kirihara Shizuya's expression was slightly gloomy.
It wasn't fear, he saw it as just a coincidence that he became Zunzun's opponent.
The reason for his anger was being looked down upon.
You must know that he is last year's Seven Star Sword Art Festival representative player—Hunter·Kirihara Shizuya, of course he would be angry that such an unknown and inexplicable guy dared to provoke him.
"...Hmph, let's go."
Facing Zunzun's provocation, Kirihara Shizuya didn't retort in a clamorous manner, because that would make him seem very low-level, he just snorted coldly and said to the girlfriends surrounding him.
However——
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"T-that... you are Zunzun-kun, right? The academy has been spreading your news recently, I was too flustered just now and didn't see clearly."
One of Kirihara Shizuya's girlfriends came over, she said, "Thank you for saving us just now, we might have been in danger if it weren't for you."
"Ara, it seems there are still some people with clear heads."
"I didn't expect it either."
Stella and Kurogane Shizuku's barbed words made her smile a little embarrassedly, but soon she took out her student handbook and said to Zunzun, "T-that... if possible, can we exchange contact information?"
"No, I..."
Zunzun originally wanted to refuse subconsciously, but when he saw the girls surrounding Kirihara Shizuya, they all looked here expectantly. His eyes turned and he showed a fleeting sly smile.
"Of course!"
He took out the student handbook that should have been left at the academy and exchanged contact information with this girl skillfully.
"You are the first girl to exchange contact information with me, you must keep it safe."
"Really? That's great!"
The girl cheered immediately.
Unexpectedly, as soon as these words came out, the girls who were still surrounding Kirihara Shizuya all ran over.
"Ah, that's so cunning!"
"I want to exchange contact information too!"
"Me too, me too!"
"D-don't worry, one by one, one by one..."
Zunzun, who was surrounded, was a little embarrassed.
After exchanging contact information, these girls chattered and said, "Zunzun-kun, you came out to play today too, right? It's not easy to come out and encounter this kind of thing, why don't we go somewhere else to relax later, how about going to Karaoke?"
"Good, good!"
"Great suggestion!"
And Kirihara Shizuya, who was standing alone on the opposite side, glared at them with an ugly face, he was still the center of attention just now, but in the blink of an eye, there was no one left.
"I really want to go, but I still have to go to the security bureau for interrogation, if someone can help with a small favor at this time..."
Zunzun's eyes glanced at Kirihara Shizuya.
At this time, the security负责人 was also ready to take people back for interrogation, he looked at Zunzun surrounded by a group of people, and then looked at Kirihara Shizuya alone——
"Hey, what are you doing!?"
"That student obviously has something to do, seeing that you are alone and have nothing to do, I remember you were the one who made the last move, so please come with us and take a statement."
He took Kirihara Shizuya away without explanation.
Although Kirihara Shizuya is a Blade, and also last year's Seven Star Sword Art Festival representative player, he could easily break free from the负责人's arm, but... he didn't dare.
Because doing so.
Will only make him suffer more severe punishment.
Zunzun looked at Kirihara Shizuya being dragged away, with a smile on his face and shouted: "Thank you, Kirihara Shizuya-kun! But you are the hero who 'completely' resolved this incident, so there should be no problem!"
"You bastard... just you wait!"
Kirihara Shizuya, who stole the credit, was finally punished.
After that, Zunzun looked at Kurogane Ikki and said, "Sorry Ikki, normally you should be the one to defeat him and break the inner demon, because of my momentary impulse..."
"It's okay, it's okay."
Kurogane Ikki smiled gently: "Actually, Kirihara-kun is the worst opponent for me, his Blade Art is very strong... our compatibility is very bad."
"Ikki..."
Stella was slightly worried, she was very curious about what Kirihara Shizuya said earlier—Kurogane Ikki avoided fighting him.
"Zunzun, you should be fine, right? You can win against that guy, right?"
"Who do you think I am?"
Zunzun raised his head proudly.
"I said, the matter is over, right? Let's quickly go somewhere else to change our mood."
"That's right, that's right, let's go play quickly."
Kirihara Shizuya's girlfriends, who were originally, are all gathered here now.
Forgot.
There's still this thing.
Zunzun not only had his credit stolen, but also had to accompany a group of girls to play, really, who can understand his hard work?
I really hope someone can bear it for him.