On the day of the Execution Jade Cannon promotion exam,
Shesi and Iruma were eating breakfast.
"It's finally today, isn't it? How are things? Can you succeed?" Sullivan asked Iruma.
"It's good... I wish I could say that with certainty."
"Still nervous?" Opera walked over with a large plate of food and handed it to Iruma.
"Thank you. Yes, I am."
"Then, here's one last piece of advice, a small trick."
"A trick?" Even Shesi was a little curious now.
"It's just an ancient military strategy from the demon world. For demons, fear is humiliation. To survive in the demon world's ranking society, fear equals defeat. So, when you're afraid, you must step forward even more, turning fear into excitement."
"Is that so?" Iruma said thoughtfully, then heard Asmodeus and Clara calling for him and Shesi from outside.
"Ah, Asmodeus and the others are here. I'm heading down first." With that, he grabbed his school bag and walked downstairs. After Iruma left, Shesi looked at Opera.
"In our human world, fear doesn't mean defeat. On the contrary, fear in the human world can be strength, motivation, and so can being scared."
Inside the underground sports arena,
Kalego looked at the chattering Misfit Class students in front of him and couldn't help but feel a vein throb on his forehead.
"Silence!"
"Next, let's confirm the rules." Kalego snapped his fingers, and a pink screen reappeared in mid-air, with the cute little figures once again beginning to explain.
"1. At the start of the game, each team has one demon in the outer field.
2. The remaining demons are in the inner field.
3. If hit by the ball, you go to the outer field. You can still attack from the outer field.
However, be careful, this time even if you hit an opponent, you cannot return to the inner field.
4. Magic can only be used on the ball, not on demons.
Alright, that's all..."
As expected, the screen was once again slapped down to the ground by Kalego.
"So, I really hate it..."
"Also, the promotion evaluation will vary based on the team's victory or defeat, and the general academic rank. Alright, now distribute the armbands for teams A and B. Once you have them, head to your respective fields."
Team A: Iruma, Clara, Shesi, Andro M. Jazz, Ikus Elizabetta, Agares Picero, Sabnock.
Team B: Kaim Kamui, Shax Lead, Gaibu Goemon, Allocer Schneider, Pulson Soi, Asmodeus, Crocell Kerori.
Seven people per team.
When Asmodeus saw this grouping, he immediately protested to Kalego.
"Hey, what kind of grouping is this? Lord Iruma, Lord Shesi, and I are friends! How can we not be on the same team!"
"Indeed, that side has a bit more strength," Kalego also said.
"I'll raise your hidden scores, it's fine," Kalego mused for a moment before saying.
Asmodeus watched this scene and thought to himself,
'Since that's the case, I can only cover Lord Iruma from the enemy lines.'
"We're going first," Iruma said to Asmodeus.
"Mm." Asmodeus then began to ponder how to cover the two Lords for their promotion.
And now! The Execution Jade Cannon begins!
Team B started the game, and several members of the opposing team were discussing strategy.
Shax Lead spoke first.
"The foundation of the game is to stay grounded. Absolutely do not throw towards Iruma and Shesi. One is a master dodger, the other is very strong. If the ball gets into his hands, it'll be bad." He then looked at Sabnock.
"Let's throw at Sabnock now, right? He hit all his weapons on the first day of school."
This suggestion made the others nod.
"So, who's going to throw?"
Gaibu Goemon pointed to himself.
"I will."
Before Gaibu Goemon could finish speaking, Shax Lead suddenly felt the ball in his hand disappear.
"Here you go." It turned out Andro M. Jazz had stolen it using his family ability, then handed the ball to Sabnock next to him.
"Hmm! Thank you. So~ is there anyone who doesn't value their life enough to catch my ball?"
Crocell Kerori quickly used her family ability to create an ice wall.
"Too weak!" Sabnock threw the ball directly, hitting Crocell Kerori.
Crocell Kerori was hit and was out.
"A ball that hit a girl!" Kaim Kamui immediately pounced and caught the ball.
"Oh! Not bad, huh?" Kaim Kamui, who had caught the ball, immediately ran to the other side and handed it to Ikus Elizabetta.
"This is a small gesture of friendliness."
Kaim Kamui entered the opponent's territory and was out.
"Referee, I request a timeout." Shax Lead, Gaibu Goemon, and Allocer Schneider walked over and severely reprimanded Kaim Kamui.
"How could you give the ball to the other side! What a joke, you stupid bird!"
Crocell Kerori, who was picking up balls outside the field, suddenly noticed that many other balls seemed to have appeared out of thin air on the field.
"Huh? Balls?"
It turned out Clara was using her ability to conjure balls to create a distraction.
Everyone started searching around. Agares Picero, however, became annoyed by the commotion and directly used his ability to modify the ground.
Agares Picero used his ability on the ground and was out.
The camera shifted, and the ball was already in Shesi's hand.
"To the big guy."
Shesi directly handed the ball to Sabnock. No way, his grandpa hadn't given him protection for his hands! If he were to hit it, wouldn't he have to go into demon form? That's too tiring!
"Oh! It seems you also acknowledge my ability! Haha, then watch me!" Sabnock directly threw the ball towards Asmodeus, who had been deep in thought.
"Don't bother me!" Asmodeus directly smacked the ball back. Perhaps he hadn't yet figured out how to help Iruma and Shesi, and the ball flew directly towards Ikus Elizabetta, who was next to Shesi.
"Alright, I'll catch the ball." Ikus Elizabetta began to retreat, preparing to catch the ball. Perhaps because she was facing away, she didn't see a bump on the ground as she retreated. Ikus Elizabetta stumbled backward. Seeing this, Shesi quickly pulled her, but Shesi, not in his demon state, couldn't pull Ikus Elizabetta, who was taller than him. He was dragged down to the ground, but Shesi instinctively used force to the side, making himself a cushion.
The final result was that the ball hit Ikus Elizabetta, Ikus Elizabetta landed on Shesi, and Shesi twisted his ankle from the force he exerted.
"Ugh..." Shesi grunted. Although twisting an ankle wasn't very painful for Shesi, to be honest, Ikus Elizabetta was a bit heavy... her weight on him was quite substantial.
Ikus Elizabetta quickly got up, looking somewhat flustered at She Si beneath her.
"She Si, are you alright?"
"I'm fine. I think we're both out. I twisted my ankle."
"Ikus Elizabetta, can you help me to the spectator stands?"