"Hmm... seems like there are some unexpected people in the top 10. Anywho, let me explain the details of the 2nd Round."
And so the teacher explained the 2nd round.
By the way, the instructor was a blonde haired women who had an appearence any man would die for.
She seemed about around 28-30 years old.
And she was an absolute bombshell of a women who doesn't seem to like me one bit.
"The 10 of you will be divided into 2 groups of 5 and the same round Robin games will continue. With the top 2 from each group going to the semi final."
She stated, and just than... Iris raised her hand.
"Yes Cadet Iris?"
"Maam, forgive me for asking this... but what exactly is the point of this battle exactly... with trash like him getting into the groups and it's ready decided that either Evelyn or Revan will win."
"Ofcourse, there's a big reason for this bout. That being 'experience' and the most basic of teachings that you should never ever underestimate your opponent."
She stated, staring blankly at Iris.
"..."
"Also the winner of those tournament will be allowed to have an upgrade from whatever stars they have to an 8 star."
Everyone gasped at that response.
"Also, Your monthly allowance will be decided based on your current Rank."
She added.
The 30 students that lost in the first bout gasped again.
But I ofcourse knew all this.
"Is there anything else you'd like to ask?"
She asked again.
"No ma'am."
She answered, her head a bit low.
And than she suddenly raised her head and glared at me.
God... what is wrong with these women?
WHT the hell are they taking out their anger at me?
What the hell did I do?
Well, whatever.
I'm slightly disappointed in them tho.
It's not because they are judging me without knowing me.
It's the fact that they have decided I'm useless and are now busy treating me like trash.
It makes me feel like they aren't all that different from those materialistic women back home, that I ignored like the plague.
Not that they were after me at all but you get what I mean.
If you only chose to respect 'merit' than what's the use of being human in the first place?
You either respect someone or ignore them, you shouldn't have a prejudice against them in your mind and inwardly bitch about their existance.
That's just sick.
A humans worth shouldn't decide how you treat them.
If you wanna be Disrespectful just be nice and leave em alone.
No point being Disrespectful just because he doesn't meet your standards and give him the stink eye.
I hate people like that, be it man or women.
I'll hate such people even if they end up being these people.
And for that reason... I'll be sure to teach you a lesson.
...
"I saw your matches... as I was somewhat curious as to how you fight with a gun and knucklebusters. But, you seem very experienced in close combat."
It was my first bout and a certain black haired women was looking at me with dull eyes as she started talking to me in a low voice.
"Well, I do have experience since I've been in alot of fights."
I stated, on guard.
"Hmm... so you are a delinquent than."
She said as she unscathed her sword and got onto her stance.
"Delinquent? That's quite funny... I've fought dangers that could massacre people. I went around protecting my people through sleepless nights. Stop judging me based on measly moment's."
"Ooh, I've managed to get some lore on this mysterious man... I guess it's time to end this."
She stated with a smirk on her face.
Haha... she really is like the real Aurora isn't she?
She leapt at me at an insane speed that I wouldn't have been able to keep up with my old body but this body barely managed to predict the trajectory of the attack.
All thanks to conc3ntrated mana in my eyes.
It hurts like hell but, it helps.
I jumped backwards as she repeatedly slashed at me.
I leapt upwards as she used some of her momentum to create a big arc.
I took out my gun and shot her in the head but she had already gotten back her momentum and cut the bullet with her sword.
"Don't disrespect me by using that toy."
She said as she angrily came at me.
Just as I landed on the ground, she was ready to pierce my gut open but I used the mana in my hands and trued to do a trick mid air.
And... it somehow worked and I was able to force the air to go backwords and I leapt backwards and managed to evade the sword.
So... I can use Skywalk?
I tried to use mana in the legs and try to walk around but it didn't work.
"You really are very flexible aren't you? And you have some weird tricks up.your sleeve. You'd be an excellent swordsman with the eye coordination and good reflexes. Not to mention that excellent agility."
She seemed like she was just playing around with me as she too leapt up and used alot of her momentum and force on her sword as she got behind me.
A d kicked me with her legs.
I slammed on the ground, staring at her blankly.
"You have everything you need to become a swordsman... and yet you chose that gun and that worthless toy. Why?"
I tried using my arms to use force on th3 ground and escape so I can gain momentum agai. Buy the moment I was about to leap upwards she grabbed me by the neck mid air and slammed me down.
"GUH!"
"This is the end for you, be a good boy and stand down. Tell me... Is this a joke to you? Everyone has been dedicating their lives to be the best versions of themselves and you... what th3 hell are you doing?"
"COUGH COUGH!"
I've never faced this level of humiliation before.
Fuck!
Fuck!
She's insanely strong.
I Don't stand a chance.
I saw somewhere in a novel that guns were a good weapon if coated with mana.
He even saved the world with that very skill.
I didn't know how to use a sword so I thought I could use a gun instead but... this shit is insanely useless in the magic world.
She pointed her sword at me.
"If you really aren't serious about your life... than I can just kill you here."
She stated, glaring daggers at me.
In a fit of rage, I grabbed her hand as she was not on guard at all.
"Huh?"
I pulled the sword out of her hand, or so I thought until, she smashed me in the gut with her fist.
"Kuh!"
Fuck... she's good at close combat aswell?
Just how strong are these people?
"You thought you could take me on at close combat? Well than..."
"Come at me."
She said, as she threw her sword.
"No... I've lost."
I answered.
As I sat down.
Spitting the blood out of my mouth.
I wasn't majorly hurt but... if I fight her on close combat, there's no way she can win against me.
But, I can only call it a win if I immobilize her on my own and beat her down.
I couldn't immobilize her.
She was far too strong with her sword.
"Thank you for opening my eyes."
I said...
I looked at the gun pathetically...
Just what is your use in a magic world man?
Except for wasting my money.
I thought to myself as I walked down.
Leaving the gun on the ariena.
The ariena refree took the gun and was about it give it to me when I said
"You can keep it... this knucklebuster is far more useful than that shitty gun."
I thought since my aim was good, I could do something but... damn.
"Heyy!!"
Just as I was about to give up the 1st year and wait for my 2nd year to properly debut.
Someone called me out.
"I don't know why you chose a gun but... I can let you have this spare 1 star Sword of mine."
Aurora stated.
"You have insane potential... don't let it go to waste..."
"I... I can't possib-"
"It's fine... I already have a good sword with me... this guy will just go to waste. So, if you want it take it."
Looking at her kindness, I couldn't help but tear up.
Yup! That's the Aurora I know.
But, just as I was about to receive the sword.
Everyone started laughing.
"Hahaha... he was acting all high and mighty and look at him now."
"Hahaha, he's so fkin useless Hahaha!!"
"So fkin embarrassing bahahaha!!"
I didn't care about them and still took the sword she offered.
I was initially intending to use a gun until I can hone my swordsmanship skills.
Gun's gadda be the most useless weapon in the whole world right now.
I feel foolish saying this since, my gun was my best friend back in the militery.
I killed so many people with it.
It's truly Sad that we are having to part ways old friend.
Goodbye.
Until I hone my swordsmanship skills.
I'll just use my damn fists.
They seem way more useful.
"Thank you Mrs Lyrista."
"It's fine, I only did it because I don't like it when people waste their talent."