1251 -1236- [ Yaksha Princess ]

When the topic of the world's most mysterious and powerful Blazer arose, the student cafeteria that day was completely occupied by discussions about him, overshadowing even the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival for a moment.

Only Stella Vermillion, after confirming that Rozen was not planning to participate in the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival, left her seat with a complex and unwilling expression.

Kagami Kusakabe seemed genuinely interested in Rozen, repeatedly insisting on interviewing him. It seemed Rozen's mysterious background really ignited her journalist spirit, to the point where even Ikki and Stella Vermillion's matters were postponed, showing a kind of persistence in sticking to Rozen.

Unfortunately, Rozen was already used to being pursued by girls since his time in the previous world, and even in situations where numerous girls pursued him relentlessly. Dealing with just one girl with a burning journalist spirit seemed too easy.

Therefore, after a round of mutual evasion and entanglement, Rozen successfully resolved the matter before lunch ended, leaving Kagami Kusakabe reluctantly.

"You've been through a lot," Ikki sympathized with Rozen.

Even Rozen himself began to feel sorry for himself.

"I haven't done anything, but I keep getting targeted one after another. Can't I have some peace?"

In the ten years in this world, Rozen had only been wandering for his own purposes, but he ended up being involved in various conflicts, fighting against powerful Blazers from all over the world, and even fighting against major forces, having to go through numerous bitter battles. The world is truly unpredictable.

"If I had kept up a perfect image here like I did at Saikai Academy, I probably wouldn't have any peace at all, right?"

Thinking back to the scenes where people fawned over him whether it was going to or leaving school, Rozen felt that it was better to be unappreciative.

Now, Rozen really just wanted to have some peaceful days and let things take their course.

"I hope everything goes smoothly," Rozen sighed without hope.

And so, the eventful day passed like this.

As the time for dismissal approached, students began to plan their time according to their own schedules.

"I haven't really explored the school since I arrived."

"I'm not that familiar with the surroundings either."

"I wonder if there are any good shops or places to hang out nearby."

"Let's go explore together."

"Sounds good."

The students made plans to go shopping together and enjoy the school life to the fullest.

Ikki planned to go for training.

Stella Vermillion stared at Rozen all afternoon, and finally left with mixed feelings.

As for Rozen, before being caught up by Kagami Kusakabe, he first received a notice from the homeroom teacher, Yuuri Oreki.

"The Chairman wants to see me?"

Hearing this, Rozen raised an eyebrow, then nodded as if he knew what was going on, and after parting ways with Ikki, headed to the Chairman's office.

...

"It's Rorelai Arneet."

After arriving at the Chairman's office, Rozen immediately knocked on the door and, in a lazy tone but unexpectedly politely, introduced himself.

However, what he received was an even more unexpected response.

"Oho? The door isn't locked! Come in~~!"

An extremely childish and frivolous voice came from inside the door, catching Rozen off guard.

"What is this...?"

Rozen felt a bit hesitant.

The owner of the voice definitely wasn't the chairman.

However, someone who could casually enter Shinguji Kurono's office and speak in such a frivolous manner must have quite a background.

If he just went in casually, Rozen had a feeling that things would become very troublesome.

So...

"Since the Chairman isn't here, I'll take my leave. I'll visit another time."

Rozen left these words behind and then prepared to leave.

Unfortunately...

"Nyahaha! Since you're here, why not stay and accompany me!"

Rozen was a bit late in slipping away after all.

Before he knew it, the door of the Chairman's office had quietly opened, exposing the scene inside to the air.

Rozen subconsciously took a look inside.

The next moment, Rozen saw...

"Hmm, hmm, so you're the little guy who's been mentioned by Kuro recently, the one who entered the Magic World as the second-ranked, and enrolled with Stella Vermillion, the little princess of Vermillion Empire, right?"

The one speaking was a girl.

A girl who sounded much younger in tone.

She had a petite figure, like a standard Japanese Yamato Nadeshiko, with long black hair reaching her waist, dressed in a white kimono adorned with cherry blossom patterns, paired with a striking crimson feather coat, which could be described as dressed to impress.

However, the loose kimono on her petite body was quite ill-fitting, coupled with her childish face, giving off a feeling not of a Yamato Nadeshiko, but rather of a little girl pretending to be one.

But, this little girl was now sitting on the Chairman's office desk with her small feet clad in high wooden clogs raised, holding a bottle of sake in her hand. She was shaking the sake bottle while smiling mischievously at Rozen.

Seeing the slightly flushed look on her face, this seemingly young girl seemed to have been drinking for quite some time and was now in high spirits.

"Kuro isn't here right now, you want to have a drink and wait for her?"

The girl lifted the bottle as if she was drunk, showing an unexpectedly charming smile to Rozen.

Honestly, if there were people with certain special preferences, seeing such a girl, most likely, even their mouths would be watering, right?

Rozen didn't have such preferences, but he was somewhat interested in the girl herself.

Because, Rozen recognized her.

"You're Saikyo Nene, right?"

Rozen revealed the girl's true identity.

"Oh? You know me?"

Saikyo Nene responded with interest.

To this...

"How could I not know?" Rozen smirked.

"You're currently ranked third in the league's world rankings, a current A-rank Knight who replaced the retired World Clock, Yamato Nadeshiko, and you're known as Yaksha Princess."

Yes.

The seemingly young girl in front of him was currently ranked third in the world rankings and was now a hotshot blazer.

It is said that she was a good friend of Shinguji Kurono since her student days, and the two once competed for the championship in the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival, making her one of the few celebrities who became A-rank Knights during their student days, just like Rozen and Stella Vermillion.

Her ability is in natural interference, manipulating gravity.

Her power is so strong that she can even attract space debris outside the atmosphere with gravity, causing it to plummet at speeds equivalent to the second cosmic velocity, posing a threat similar to that of a meteorite impact.

Her attack power is considered one of the best among existing Knights, with destructive power reaching the national level, and she can easily surpass nuclear weapons. Like Shinguji Kurono's space-time destruction, it is now designated as a forbidden technique and cannot be used without the permission of the league.

How could Rozen not know such a figure?

"That's truly an honor for me," Saikyo Nene said, but her face showed indifference.

No, I should say...

"I'm more interested in you than in myself. How about having a good chat with me?"

Saying so...

"Swoosh!"

With a blur in vision, Saikyo Nene appeared in front of Rozen without him noticing.

Her face was full of meaningful smiles.