The next day.

We have come to lake Seimei outside the castle walls for the test.

Students from both academies are carefully checking their equipment and magic tools in preparation for the test.

Students from both academies got angry yesterday and even though neither side is looking at the other they are both giving off a tense atmosphere. Both sides might as well be saying I’ll show you.

The bell signalling the start of lessons rings out and Diego starts talking.

“Today we have an opposition test. As you already know opposition tests are done using army magic. The hero academy will be using Hero Unit <Asura> while the demon king academy will be using Demon King Army <Guys>. It should prove to be meaningful training since the characteristics of each spell are different.” (Diego)

Even though Diego is explaining in a simple manner his eyes are giving off an eerie light.

“Dark feeling” Misha murmurs next to me.

“Fumu. He certainly doesn’t seem too sane. It’s a face I saw a lot of 2000 years ago.” (Arnos)

“In a cage of hatred.” (Misha)

It’s strange though this hatred for the mazoku. How can you be so hostile to an opponent which you have had no interaction with? And after yesterday events it’s an even lower boiling point it seems.

“The location for the test is lake Seimei. In other words, it’s an underwater battle. This is a measure to prevent damage to Gairadeite from magic. The surface of the water forms a natural anti-magic barrier and minimises the power of attack magic cast in it. Please do not cast magic above the water.” (Diego)

There are normal humans in Gairadeite after all. Unlike the mazoku their bodies are weak so they are prone to magical influences.

“In addition, because lake Seimei is a testing ground there are buildings as well as caves in it. Making good use of them will be the key to victory. Now, any questions?” (Diego)

No one raised their hand.

“Menou-sensei I’ll have the selection class take part as they are used to using army magic and training in lake Seimei. Does the demon king academy have any 3rd-year students that have combat training and knowledge of army magic?” (Diego)

Menou looked at me for an instant.

“Or the chaos generation was it? Even reincarnated people will be fine. I don’t mind.” (Diego)

“We’ll use 3rd-year students.” (Menou)

“Understood” (Diego)

A weird smile crossed Diego’s face for an instant.

“Don’t be too hard on us.” (Diego)

“Same here.” (Menou)

Menou and Diego walk away from each other.

“Gather here everyone.” (Menou)

All the demon king academy students gather around Menou.

“As explained by Diego-sensei we will be doing an opposition exam. The 3rd-year students will be going out. The first-year students haven’t trained in underwater warfare and it’s only Arnos-kuns team that is likely to have the land advantage over there.” (Menou)

This is true. Two of the chaos generation Sasha and Ray are in my group. It’s no exaggeration to say that the remaining students are nothing but a disorganised mob.

“However, there are only five members in Arnos-kuns team and at the moment the school rules say that teams with less than 10 people cannot participate.” (Menou)

Fumu. I think I remember Sasha saying something about that before.

“You can borrow the remaining five people from other teams but such a sudden change would not make for very good group coordination.” (Menou)

“Matching the numbers is enough. I’ll take on the students from the heroes side by myself if you like?” (Arnos)

Sasha made a disapproving look at my words.

“Hang on. Why by yourself? I’ll be troubled if you don’t leave me my share.”

Ray nods at her words.

“It’s about time I tried out this sword.”

Misa laughs.

“Ahahaha…….. I might not be very helpful but I’ll do my best.”

Misha looks at me

“Help you.”

“If it’s you Menou you can see the power of me and my subordinates.” (Arnos)

“I can.” (Menou)

After affirming it Menou shows an unusually mischievous look.

“Sensei is a little angry here too.” (Menou)

“Oh?” (Arnos)

“It will certainly be an easy win for Arnos-kun but I want to show those hero academy boys the power of my students.” (Menou)

Fumu. Is that how it was?