The Strongest Loner Redo His Youth With Unmatched Prowess!! ~In the Second Round of School Life, He Made Beautiful Girl Friends!~ - Chapter 4: Challenge

The entrance ceremony ended without any issues. 

However, Yuito knows. 

Rather, this is just the beginning. 

After the ceremony, the new students move as guided by the teachers. 

This movement is not written in the entrance ceremony program. 

Where are they being taken? 

The new students are in an uproar. 

They were taken to a large stadium, one of the facilities of Reimei Academy. 

There were several stages set up there.

Furthermore, shadows can be seen near the center. 

As the new students approach the shadows, a murmur spreads. 

“No way!? Isn’t that A-rank explorer Amai-san!?” 

“There are other famous explorers lined up too!?” 

“Wait, no way!? I hope they give us a handshake.”

The shadows turn out to be A-rank explorers. 

The popularity of A-rank explorers is incredible. 

They are treated like professional gamers or athletes.

In fact, many people are hired by companies to promote their logos or advertise weapons. 

Of course, they are also active on the internet and appear on television, making them true celebrities. 

Such requests do not come to S-rank individuals; rather, it seems that it would tarnish the company’s image. 

The one most noticed by the new students is “Amai Aoki.” 

To put it simply, a good-looking blonde magic swordsman.

A genius who climbed to the rank of A-rank explorer at the young age of 22. 

Moreover, he has a good personality and is a hard worker. 

There’s nothing to criticize. 

Of course, he will be very popular in the future as well. 

Without a doubt, he will be one of the leading figures in the explorer industry going forward. 

Calling an A-rank explorer usually costs a lot of money. 

After all, he is in high demand on television too.

If they stream, a considerable amount of donations will come in. 

Normally, they would have to pay a lot of money to get popular talents to come. 

So why are they here…? 

“Freshmen, congratulations on your admission. This might be sudden, but you will have a mock battle with us.”

Yes, they are going to have a mock battle with them.

It’s not a one-on-one duel. G

Generally, thirty new students will fight against one A-rank explorer. 

Even so, it’s not something they can win. 

“Some of you might already know, but we are graduates of ‘Reimei Academy.’ Please don’t hold back and come at us with all your might.”

After Amai’s greeting, the new students were guided by the teachers. 

Next to the stage, training weapons were placed.

It’s a mechanical weapon that generates repulsion when activated, allowing them to blow away their opponent without striking them. 

Among various types of weapons, Yuito found and took out a sword. 

The other students also picked weapons that suited them and went up on stage. 

The teacher who guided Yuito and the others provided a detailed explanation.

“If you fall off the stage, you’re disqualified. There will be various rewards for the students who perform well. So please do your best.”

And then, as if to interrupt the teacher, Amai stepped onto the stage. 

“I’ll be your opponent. Nice to meet you.”

Amai was the opponent for Yuito and the others.

Joyful voices erupted from the surrounding students. 

He was indeed the most popular choice. 

“Well then… shall we begin?”

Beep!! 

The starting whistle echoed.

At the same time, Amai kicked the ground. 

As he closed in on the students, he swung his sword. 

A gust of wind erupted from the swing, blowing several students away. 

Watching this scene, Yuito pondered. 

(Now, how should I lose naturally…) 

Yuito was contemplating how he should lose. 

After all, he knew the entire flow of events up to this point. 

The same thing happened last time.

He won normally last time. 

However, as a result, people around him started to distance themselves. 

Yuito is basically expressionless. 

It’s hard to tell what he’s thinking, and he has a strong presence. 

He must have been scary to them.

He won’t repeat the same mistake. 

The right thing to do here is to honestly accept defeat. 

(If I act too poorly, Amai-san might notice… That person gets angry if I hold back.)

He has had mock battles with Amai several times. 

The result was a complete victory every time.

He hasn’t counted beyond ten, so he doesn’t know the exact number. 

Sometimes, he thought he should let Amai win to give him a chance. 

When he tried to hold back, he noticed and got mad at him. 

This time, he wants to lose without him noticing. 

That’s what Yuito was thinking, but then… 

Whoosh!! 

A blade was closing in on Yuito’s line of sight.

Before he knew it, Amai was swinging his sword.

He had been lost in thought and hadn’t noticed. 

In a split second, Yuito deflected the sword with his own. 

(Oh, I messed up…) 

If he had been defeated here, it would have been over… but he let it slip. 

At that moment, Amai’s expression changed. 

From “the kind older brother who deals with students” to “the challenger taking on a superior.”

(Huh, will I get caught because of that!? Amai-san is too sharp…)

Chiiing!!

A gust of wind blew fiercely. 

The air concentrated around Amai’s sword. 

As he swung the sword, he unleashed compressed air, Amai’s signature move. 

If he were to be defeated by such an extravagant technique, Yuito would inevitably stand out. 

(Well, Amai-san probably won’t get angry at a student…)

At this point, it’s unavoidable that Amai would know his true strength. 

He should move in a way that doesn’t attract attention otherwise. 

Clink.

As Yuito sheathed his sword, Amai swung his blade. 

However, there was no explosion of air. 

Instead, Yuito was sent flying by the swung sword. 

“What!?” 

Amai’s eyes widened. 

His technique had somehow failed. 

He was bewildered, not understanding the reason.

(This time, Amai-san spread the wind before cutting. Maybe the trick will be revealed later. It’s a one-time magic trick, so it probably won’t work next time.)

To an outsider, it just looked like he was cut. 

Yuito fell safely outside the ring and was disqualified.