frightfiction Chapter 681 - 681
Chapter 681 - 681
Starting seven days before the competition, the city had already been buzzing with unusual excitement.Moreover, it wasn't just merchants and tourists who arrived early at the venue.
Two kilometers from the coast stood a hotel over ten stories tall, distinctive among the surrounding buildings, surrounded by media reporters from various countries.
"They're here! They're here!"
Before long, the reporters grew restless.
As a bus came to a stop at the hotel entrance, several figures stepped out one after another, coming into view of the onlookers.
"It's the representative competitors from Hagun Academy!"
"They're finally here. They're the last to arrive, right?"
"Quick, let's get an interview!"
The reporters were thrilled, raising their cameras and rushing toward the bus.
Amid the turmoil caused by Akatsuki Academy, Hagun Academy was the one directly impacted, and the topics surrounding them attracted media attention like blood drawing wolves.
"Sisters, charge!"
"First come, first served!"
"Don't lose to those reporters!"
Suddenly, a cloud of dust swept through.
In the bewildered eyes of the reporters, squads of female fans leaped out from all directions, swarming toward the hotel entrance in a frenzy.
"Why are there so many people?"
The moment he stepped off the bus, Kurogane Ikki was taken aback.
He hadn't noticed while on the bus, but now, conservatively estimating, a crowd of hundreds was surging toward them, completely blocking the hotel's main entrance.
"Your popularity is truly terrifying, junior!"
Touka looked on in awe.
"Who's groping me?"
"Who stepped on my head?"
"Angel-sama, please scold me!"
The chaotic crowd surrounded the bus.
It was like a celebrity concert, with people pressed tightly together.
Abruptly, someone leaped into the air, stepping on the heads of those in front to jump onto the bus roof.
Once someone started, others quickly caught on, and colorful magical energies lit up in the crowd as they activated their Blazer abilities, pushing through the throng to advance.
"Barrier Water Lotus!"
At the critical moment, Kurogane Shizuku waved her hand.
A water barrier rose like a reverse waterfall, blocking the various forces.
"Oh! Kurogane-chan, you've gotten stronger, haven't you? Using a move like that without any preparation?"
"Stop making sarcastic remarks and do something!"
Kurogane Shizuku glared angrily at Eiji.
If it weren't for this guy, they wouldn't be trapped at the entrance!
Just look at the uniform crowd of young girls and women outside—it was obvious they were all frenzied admirers drawn here by him!
Knowing that this hotel was the official student dormitory designated by the Seven Star Sword Art Festival's operating committee, they had come here in advance to lie in wait!
"Even if you say that, they seem completely insane, don't they?"
Eiji looked out through the bus window.
Each one had flushed faces, as fervent as fanatics, holding various merchandise like chibi versions and illustrated prints of Eiji, with support lights flashing incessantly.
Wait a minute.
I don't remember selling my portrait rights!
Who's selling my merchandise?
Hurry up and share the profits with me!
"In this situation, it's impossible to enter the hotel without harming anyone."
Kanata Totokubara sat in the back seat of the vehicle, watching the crowd of frenzied fans outside with clear displeasure.
So rude, utterly inelegant!
"You all go into the hotel first."
Eiji stood up and voluntarily stepped off the bus.
"He's out!"
"Ahhhh!"
"Push harder and break through this water barrier!"
The moment they saw him in person, the fans grew even more excited.
Eiji spread his hands helplessly.
Such is the simple and monotonous life of being popular.
"What are you planning to do?"
Touka looked at Eiji curiously.
"Like this!"
Eiji slightly bent his knees, concentrating all his strength in his legs.
Touka's eyes widened, as if she had guessed what he intended to do.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a thunderous roar exploded in their ears.
"Crash—!"
The water barrier's canopy was instantly shattered, and raindrops dampened the clothes of those nearby.
Eiji's figure had already vanished from his original spot.
Looking up, they saw he had broken through the water barrier's canopy, his form shooting toward the distant horizon like an arrow released from its bow!
"No way? My barrier can even stop submachine gun bullets!"
Kurogane Shizuku's pupils contracted, her face full of shock.
Watching Eiji's retreating figure, Kurogane Ikki's expression grew increasingly grave.
"He's gone?"
"Over there!"
"Quick, after him!The fanatical fans swarmed in the direction Eiji had left.
"Now's our chance!"
Touka quickly called out.
Kurogane Shizuku and Kurogane Ikki hurriedly followed from behind. The three of them moved at a speed ordinary people couldn't react to, swiftly rushing into the hotel lobby.
"Let's go too."
Kanata Totokubara withdrew her gaze from the distance.
"There's a hotel under the Totokubara Group about several kilometers away. We'll stay there."
Ikazuchi Saijou in the driver's seat silently nodded.
Then the bus slowly drove away, carrying Kanata Totokubara, Utakata Misogi, Renren Tomaru, and the others.
The reporters never had a chance to get close from start to finish.
This hotel only accommodated representative competitors; everyone else was unwelcome. Cheer squads like theirs couldn't stay.
During this special period, hotel rooms were extremely hard to come by. Fortunately, the Totokubara Group had extensive influence and connections nationwide. Kanata, the wealthy lady, had already arranged everything.
So, having a rich friend is good, really wonderful.
"Junior brother, come quickly and change your clothes!"
By the time Eiji shook off the crowd tailing him and returned to the hotel, his senior sister was already waiting in his room.
"Wow, senior sister, you look so beautiful!"
Eiji praised enthusiastically.
Her school uniform was nowhere to be seen. Senior sister had changed into a snow-white dress that covered her entire body, with only the collar revealing her shoulders. It looked both youthful and lovely without being revealing.
Most importantly, senior sister's excellent figure filled out the dress perfectly, her ample bust and slender waist particularly eye-catching.
"Such a sweet talker. Come quickly and change your clothes!"
Touka giggled delightedly.
Simultaneously, she beckoned Eiji over to an antique full-length mirror, comparing one piece of clothing after another against him.
"Hmm... Whichever one looks really good on you!"
His tall, well-proportioned figure looked great in any outfit, like a perfect clothes hanger.
Although it was quite pleasing to the eye, Touka nonetheless felt somewhat displeased.
Isn't this just sending my junior straight into the fox spirit's den?
Someone as innocent as him—if those seductresses deceive him, what would we do?
"Let's go with this one."
Not wanting to continue arguing with his indecisive senior sister, Eiji casually picked a white suit that looked decent.
Touka hesitated for a moment, then decided that no matter which outfit he wore, hordes of seductresses would still be eyeing her junior. She finally stopped overthinking it, but resolved to keep a close watch on him during the event!
"It's almost time for the banquet."
Touka glanced at her wristwatch, her expression instantly turning serious.
"Tonight is the officially hosted welcome banquet for representative competitors. Not just us—Akatsuki Academy will also be attending!"
Akatsuki Academy.
Just hearing that name made a dangerous smile spread across Eiji's face.
He had been waiting for this day for a long time!
Come then—let's start by claiming our first victory at this banquet!