"I never expected even Ouma to lose to that guy!"
In a corner of the arena.
A petite boy with delicate, almost feminine features was gritting his teeth so hard they creaked, his eyes filled with intense resentnt.
Why had that guy beco so strong after just one week apart?
It was completely incomprehensible!
Ouma, who possessed the greatest strength among them, had been defeated so effortlessly!
Moreover, that guy remained completely spotless until the very end of the battle, indicating an enormous gap in their abilities!
In terms of pure power, no one in this Seven Star Sword Art Festival could surpass him!
"No, isn't this perfect?"
Suddenly, he returned to normal.
A brilliant smile spread across his face, appearing utterly innocent.
"This way, I can personally tornt him to my heart's content!"
Beneath that radiant smile lurked malice as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.
"I won't let you perish too easily—otherwise, it won't satisfy my hatred... That's right, since you care so much about your companions, I'll start by eliminating them first!"
Waves of malice rippled across the boy's face.
...
"I was busy with my research! Why did you drag out again?"
Bay City Hospital.
Kiriko Yakushi was being pulled along like luggage, sprinting down the hospital corridor.
"Of course, to save soone!"
The young man leading her was exceptionally handso, though his expression was grim at the mont.
"Didn't the organizers provide dedicated doctors?"
Kiriko Yakushi was still displeased, grumbling under her breath.
"The person is already dead."
Those words silenced Kiriko Yakushi instantly.
"..."
"Only you can revive them."
"I understand."
Kiriko Yakushi sighed imperceptibly.
She shook off Eiji's hand and quickened her pace, striding purposefully toward the ergency room ahead.
"Eiji...!"
At the entrance to the ergency room, Stella and Kurogane Shizuku stood pale-faced. Seeing the two approaching figures, they hurriedly rose to et them.
"Step aside. Don't waste ti."
Kiriko Yakushi coldly brushed past them without a backward glance, entering the ergency room.
Shortly after, the lights in the ergency room brightened.
Stella sank back into her chair, her entire body trembling.
Even the usually composed Kurogane Shizuku couldn't contain her anxiety, repeatedly peeking into the treatnt room.
"Both of you, don't worry too much. Since Dr. Kiriko is here, she'll definitely be able to save Ikki-senpai!"
Touka kept trying to reassure them.
However, her own face betrayed underlying concern.
Whether Kiriko Yakushi could actually save Kurogane Ikki remained unknown to anyone.
After all, Kurogane Ikki was truly dead.
After the match ended, Stella received a call from Kurogane Ikki.
But the Kurogane Ikki on the other end of the line rely apologized to her before closing his eyes as if falling into an eternal slumber.
His blood-soaked appearance clearly indicated severe injuries.
After that, Eiji and the others rushed to the scene.
What they ultimately found was Kurogane Ikki's corpse and the train passengers—miraculously, not a single one had died.
Kurogane Ikki, having just finished his match, was already at the end of his strength.
Under such circumstances, he still deliberately traveled a long distance and, while completely exhausted, confronted the highest-ranking executive of 〈Rebellion〉—one of the Twelve Apostles, the 〈One-Ard Sword Saint〉.
What's more, the One-Ard Sword Saint's ability overwhelmingly countered any physical attacks.
The result was the tragic scene everyone witnessed.
The One-Ard Sword Saint was no longer present.
According to the passengers, he left imdiately after defeating Kurogane Ikki.
However, it seed the One-Ard Sword Saint hadn't escaped unscathed either. Sohow, Kurogane Ikki had managed to wound him, and he left the scene in a sorry state.
But the cost was his own life.
By the ti everyone arrived at the scene, Kurogane Ikki's body was already cold.
Stella and Kurogane Shizuku nearly fainted on the spot.
Only Eiji reacted promptly, instructing everyone to bring Kurogane Ikki's body back and imdiately summoning Kiriko Yakushi.
"Dr. Kiriko... can she really revive Ikki?"
Stella's face was deathly pale, her expression utterly lost.
"She's the most skilled doctor in Japan. It's said she once revived soone who had been dead for an entire night. She should—no, she will definitely save my brother!"
Kurogane Shizuku clasped her hands together, her fingers turning white from the pressure, praying incessantly in her heart.
Click-clack!
Suddenly, the ergency room doors swung open.
Everyone imdiately turned their gaze.
"Where are his family mbers?"
Kiriko Yakushi stepped out with a stern expression.
"!"
Kurogane Shizuku imdiately stepped forward.
"Co in for a blood transfusion."
Kiriko Yakushi issued the order decisively, without hesitation.
"Um... Dr. Kiriko, will Ikki be able to...?"
Stella couldn't help but take a step forward.
"Who do you think I am? Death himself is still far from capable of snatching anyone from my grasp!"
Kiriko Yakushi arrogantly left what sounded less like an answer and more like a declaration, then led Kurogane Shizuku into the ergency room.
Leaving everyone else to wait anxiously.
As night deepened, a chill perated the hospital. Everyone from Hagun Academy had gathered here, with even Saikyo Nene and Shinguuji Kurono rushing over.
No one left.
Until the night faded and the sun rose from the east, its warm rays spreading across the city, dispelling the cold and fear of the night.
A full night passed.
Click!
The ergency room lights dimd, and the doors finally opened again.
"She's out!"
Eiji, who had been lightly dozing, imdiately opened his eyes.
Touka, who had been resting her head on his left shoulder, and everyone else quickly woke up.
Around six in the morning.
Kiriko Yakushi erged from the ergency room, looking utterly exhausted.
"Doctor! How is he?"
Stella rushed forward in a single stride.
"Mission accomplished."
Kiriko Yakushi rubbed her temples and revealed a genuinely angelic smile that could soothe anyone.
"The Failed Knight has been saved!"
"Ohhh!"
Instantly.
Cheers erupted throughout the corridor.
Led by Stella, everyone hurried into the hospital room.
"Haa..."
Kiriko Yakushi leaned against the wall and slumped into a chair, letting out a weary sigh.
"How do you feel?"
A bottle of pure water was handed to her.
Looking up, she saw Eiji standing there.
"Not bad. The difficulty wasn't extre, but it was ntally draining."
Kiriko Yakushi smiled wryly.
"Given the current state, both I, and the Failed Knight's sister... I'm afraid neither of us will be able to participate in today's match."
Mana depleted.
Stamina exhausted.
Energy severely drained.
To be honest, the fact that she hadn't lost consciousness yet was already a testant to her strong willpower.
In comparison, Kurogane Shizuku was in an even worse state. She had transfused a large amount of her blood to Kurogane Ikki, even reaching dangerous levels at one point, and was currently unconscious.
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