Is it wrong to become a scumbag?

His first opponent in the first battle was Ouma Kurogane.

Everyone was surprised when this result was announced since no one expected Tsukasa would fight against Ouma.

There must be many people that thought that Amane's ability was terrifying, and this was a fact.

However, in terms of power, Ouma was the most powerful!

In the battle against the Hagun Academy, only Ouma showed unshakable power!

Still, he wondered how Amane could be so confident about this match since he had kicked Ouma mercilessly in the past, but he didn't intend to remind him.

In this society, everything was determined by the magic people were born with.

The moment you were born, your value was already determined.

Therefore, Stella and Ouma were the most popular players and the strongest (in public).

Many thought that the champion of the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival would appear between these two.

Ouma also almost defeated Stella head-on, so he was recognized as the strongest contestant this time.

Still, he thought that the prime minister was quite sneaky since this guy didn't report the full battle, considering most members of the Akatsuki Academy were under his mercy.

"Can I go now?"

Amane showed a smile as he was confident. However, his fingers were trembling, proving that his state of mind was far less calm than it seemed.

Tsukasa looked at Kurogane siblings, Kiriko, and Touka, who also got a message for their battle schedule.

"I am in Block B, but I don't know my opponent."

"I am in Block B too."

Shizuku and Kiriko looked at each other for a moment.

"I am on Block C."

Touka's eyes flickered, saying, "My first opponent is Yuudai Moroboshi."

"I am on Block D."

However, Ikki's words caused everyone to look at him.

"My opponent... I am not sure, but he is from Donrou Academy."

Tsukasa raised his eyebrow at Ikki before he looked at Amane and stretched his hand while showing a smile.

"Hand over yours."

The corner of his eyes twitched.

"Hmph!"

Amane snorted coldly and threw his student handbook at Tsukasa.

Amane was at the D Block and would be his opponent after winning against Ouma Kurogane.

Knowing this, he was relieved.

While Ikki was also on the same Block as him and Amane, he would be the one who faced Amane.

Was it the effect of "Luck"?

Somehow he felt his "Luck" skill affected the battle schedule to a certain extent, especially toward his woman. After all, he didn't want them to meet Amane. He then threw the student handbook back to Amane.

Amane also didn't say anything and walked out of the hall.

"Ugh...!"

Amane panted heavily and felt his chest hurt after he entered the lift.

His feet seemed weak, trembling as if standing on the top of an unstable surface. He leaned against the wall, so he wouldn't stumble.

What was just now?

Ability?

No, his ability couldn't do that kind of thing, so what was it? Swordman's presence? Aura?

Amane had seen similar momentum on Ouma Kurogane and could guess one of two.

But was Ouma's momentum as strong as Tsukasa's?

He didn't know, and he couldn't guess.

"But who cares! I will use my ability and let the committee release the new battle schedule!"

Bad intentions flashed in his mind for a moment, and his expression became fierce.

However, that terrifying expression resurfaced in his mind, making his body tremble.

"Hmph! Anyway, he won't be Ouma's opponent, so it doesn't matter."

As if trying to convince himself, Amane muttered twice.

After the lift stopped, he lifted his trembling legs and walked to his room.

On the other side, the banquet hall fell into a brief silence.

Everyone present looked at Tsukasa with fear.

At that moment, the momentum he burst out suppressed everyone's heart, dominating them.

That was probably an unconscious act after Amane angered him.

But everyone felt as if they were swept away by the typhoon, and under the enormous impact, their hearts were empty, drained as if they had already given up since they knew they wouldn't have a chance against him.

"This guy has become stronger..."

Kuraudo was excited.

Fighting such a powerful swordsman, even if he died, he had no regrets!

"Information! More information is necessary!"

Byakuya wiped the sweat from his forehead and kept pushing the frame of his glasses.

All the information he had gathered on him was useless!

It was already out-to-date!

How could he become so strong in just half a month!?

He didn't know, and no one could answer his question.

Byakuya only hoped that he didn't meet Tsukasa so early in the tournament, and he also hoped that Tsukasa could give him more information, so he could conduct an effective analysis of his power!

Ikki looked at Tsukasa silently, and his emotion became heavier.

He was a swordsman.

That's why he was able to perceive how restrained Tsukasa's aura was.

However, even if Tsukasa restrained his aura, he could still release a tide-like momentum, and his true strength should be many times stronger than imagined!

The gap between them was too wide!

"Alright! Alright! Let's continue the banquet again! Let's not waste food and drink! Let's have a party before the tournament!"

Moroboshi suddenly burst out laughing.

"Waiter, I am sorry, but please help everyone change the tableware set!"

"Oh, oh, yes! Wait a moment!"

The waiters awoke from their stupor and started to get busy.

With his words, the heavy atmosphere in the hall slowly recovered.

However, after watching his terrifying aura, it was impossible for them to pretend nothing had happened. One after another, they asked to leave with heavy hearts.

"Looks like the banquet is coming to an end."

More than a dozen people left in just a few minutes.

Moroboshi could only show a wry smile at this scene.

"Sorry."

Tsukasa looked around and knew that he was the one who had ruined the banquet halfway.

"Shinomiya Amane... is he that dangerous that he made you so serious?"

Moroboshi asked Tsukasa inexplicably since, in his opinion, Tsukasa wasn't someone who would get angry at will.

"You can say that his ability is beyond your imagination." Tsukasa didn't bother to fix Moroboshi's misunderstanding.

"Could the rumors be true...?"

Moroboshi was speechless, but he was optimistic that he could win.

"However, for now, let's all go out and deal with the opponent in the first battle, or else it will be too disrespectful to the opponent. Then, I will go back first. I am going to rest up!"

The banquet ended, and not long after, the four returned along with Kiriko, who followed.

"Although Shinomiya Amane didn't manipulate us, our first opponents in the first battle shouldn't be underestimated!"

Touka had a tense on her face.

Her first opponent in the first battle was Moroboshi, and in last year's competition, she almost lost. Fortunately, she won, but she knew how strong Moroboshi was.

Even if there was no Amane, their battle wasn't something that they could take on lightly.

"Do you want to work out a bit?"

Looking at Kiriko and Touka, whose fingers intertwined with him, Tsukasa knew they were quite nervous. Therefore, he made a proposal with a smile.

"Ikki said that there are several arenas near the hotel. During the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival, those stadiums will be unconditionally lent to the representative players. He and Shizuku have already gone. How about we go there too?"

"Alright, I can't sleep now anyway."

"Well, that's true."

The two felt their hearts beat rapidly, and they knew they wouldn't be able to sleep unless they vented out their emotion.

The three left the hotel quietly, avoiding the people, and walked toward the nearby arena.

"Now that you mention it, you don't use all of your power before, right, Tsukasa?"

"Oh? Can you tell?"

Tsukasa smiled.