readytorunbook Chapter 757 - 757
Chapter 757 - 757
No one could speak. A deathly silence enveloped the three of them.Before this, they could have confidently said that Eiji was no match for Twin-Wings. After all, the gap in time was evident—Edelweiss had reached that realm over a decade ago and couldn't possibly lose to Eiji, who had just comprehended it.
But Little Ai's single statement completely overturned the situation.
Having achieved the state of a Demon Human, Eiji's strength had advanced by leaps and bounds. He had even created a terrifying sword art like Light-Chaser, capable of severing causality. His power had reached a level that even Nangou Torajirou and Saikyo Nene could no longer comprehend.
"He is no longer beneath me."
This was the evaluation given by the world's strongest herself.
Faced with such an astonishing sword art, even Twin-Wings couldn't help but marvel.
It wasn't necessarily that Eiji's sword art had surpassed Twin-Wings', but at the very least, he now stood on completely equal footing with her.
Very few people knew that Little Ai was actually a causality interference ability user who governed "contracts."
Anyone who made a vow before her twin-sword device, 〈Covenant Rite〉, would have a contract wedge imprinted on their heart. If they broke the contract, their heart would be torn apart and they would die.
Although it belonged to causality interference, it was undoubtedly a very niche ability.
What made Edelweiss truly remarkable was her peerless sword art.
It was that very sword art that allowed her to stand as one of the world's three strongest, alongside Whitebeard and Superman, in a tripartite balance of power.
And now, Eiji possessed sword art that was no inferior to hers.
Moreover, he had never relied solely on sword art. He also had supernatural abilities, light swords, and more. Given his nature, he might even have hidden methods.
Nangou Torajirou certainly understood what this meant.
In other words—Eiji now possessed strength that surpassed Twin-Wings'.
Nangou Torajirou's heart was filled with mixed emotions.
This kid he had watched grow up had become the world's strongest in just a few months!
"Little Junior Brother has now become a pivotal figure in one fell swoop."
Saikyo Nene let out a lonely sigh.
It's over.
Before he broke through to become a Demon Human, she still had hope of forcibly pinning Little Junior Brother down. But now, she had completely lost any possibility of doing so.
In the distance, the Black Knight, clad in glossy black armor, witnessed the entire process, nodded slightly, and then turned to leave.
On the other side.
A young man wearing a straight-lined black trench coat stood motionless. His eyes were fixed intently on the boy bathed in the cheers of the entire venue, and his aura fluctuated slightly.
Just that slight fluctuation was enough for three distinct pressures to lock onto him simultaneously.
Quietly turning to look, he saw the God of War, the Yaksha Princess, and Twin-Wings—all three glaring at him like wolves and tigers, as if they would launch a thunderous assault at the slightest sign of abnormality.
"…"
Superman said nothing.
After a moment of contemplation, his figure vanished abruptly from the spot.
It would be extremely unwise to face three world-class masters at once, especially with both the God of War and Twin-Wings present.
"That bastard has the gall!"
Saikyo Nene's beautiful eyes blazed with fury, boiling with killing intent.
Neither Twin-Wings nor the God of War spoke, but their expressions were equally grave.
...
The main event of the Seven Star Sword Art Festival concluded with Eiji's victory.
It's worth mentioning that in the match to determine third place, Sara voluntarily forfeited, giving the third-place position to Stella, which left Stella—who had been fully prepared to give it her all—quite deflated.
Ultimately, this year's Seven Star Sword Art Festival came to a close with Eiji as the champion, Kurogane Ikki as the runner-up, and Stella in third place.
Touka Toudou was eliminated in the quarter-finals, while Kurogane Shizuku didn't even make it to the top eight. Even last year's champion, Yuudai Moroboshi, a master of his caliber, was eliminated in the first round.
The top three positions were swept by Hagun Academy, leading to the collapse of Akatsuki Academy without a fight, completely derailing Prime Minister Bakuga Tsukikage's plans.
After the competition ended, the committee presented the trophies on the spot.
This year's student knight feast thus came to an end.
In the evening, the committee used the remaining funds to host a grand banquet, inviting all participants of the Seven Star Sword Art Festival, whether they were competitors, judges, or commentators.
Eiji made a token appearance before slipping away unnoticed.
Hotel.
The sixth floor, where the Akatsuki Academy participants were staying.
With most of the competitors having left, the floor felt particularly empty.
"Halt, intruder!"
Eiji arrived in front of a door.
Just as he was about to push it open, he was stopped by a voice feigning authority but betraying a hint of childishness.
"We have already retreated thrice! What business brings you here?"
"The young lady says: We've already lost, so why are you coming here now? By the way, I have the same question!"
Appearing before Eiji were the pink-haired chuunibyou loli and her loyal, perverted maid duo.
Rinna Kazamatsuri looked nervous, her legs trembling uncontrollably.
Charlotte Cordé also wore a tense expression.
They were genuinely afraid that Eiji might suddenly summon his Device and cut them down in an instant.
It took a great deal of courage for these two to stand in Eiji's way.
"I have an appointment."
Eiji, of course, wasn't that cruel.
To be fair, the pink-haired chuunibyou loli hadn't done anything wrong, and her chuunibyou trait was quite adorable (and silly).
"Uh... We don't recall making any appointment with you!"
Perhaps due to nervousness, the chuunibyou loli struggled to come up with a suitable chuunibyou line.
"I'm the one who invited him."
Just then, the door suddenly opened.
A girl wearing a paint-stained apron stepped out, looking somewhat exasperated as she glanced at the chuunibyou loli.
"Didn't I tell you to leave first?"
"I shall not abandon a comrade of the abyss!"
"The young lady says: I'm worried!"
"Charlotte, your translation is completely unnecessary!"
Rinna Kazamatsuri's face flushed bright red as she pummeled the maid with a flurry of light punches, while the maid wore an expression of blissful contentment.
"Thank you for your concern. In any case, Eiji and I have something to do, so please don't disturb us."
Sara sighed, her expression softening slightly.
She beckoned to Eiji, led him into the room, and promptly locked the door behind them.
"What could they possibly have to do together?"
Rinna Kazamatsuri was worried.
But she was also afraid of being scolded by Sara—an angry Sara was terrifying!
From a hierarchical standpoint, Sara was her adoptive older sister.
Inside the room.
"You said you'd be my nude model—that was serious, right?"
The moment she pulled Eiji into the room, Sara eagerly rushed over.
Her delicate, boneless hands immediately went to the collar of his shirt.
"Just give me the word, and she'll strip him bare!"
"Why are you more impatient than I am?"
Eiji gave Sara a strange look.
"Let's get one thing straight—I don't like being passive."
"Understood!"
Sara obediently stepped back, not a trace of dissatisfaction visible, though her expression held a hint of regret.
Are you really that eager to undress me yourself?
And here I thought you were a painter wholly devoted to your art—turns out you're just as vulgar as the rest!
I like it!
"But why did you change your mind?"
Sara sat down in the chair.