Chapter 1273 'The Hunter'
When that sudden voice reached everyone's ears, they all froze for a moment.
"That voice..."
Only Ikki seemed to remember something important. His expression grew heavy as he took a deep breath, turned around, and looked toward where the voice had come from.
There...
"As expected, it's you, Kurogane. Well, well, it's been a long time."
The one who spoke was a boy.
He was slender, about the same age as Ikki, and likely a second-year student. He had a somewhat sharp and spiteful look about him.
The boy was not alone. A large group of extravagantly dressed female students surrounded him, as if they had spent the day out having fun together. They were all wearing casual clothes and heavy makeup, giggling coquettishly among themselves.
At first glance, the boy looked just like a playboy, giving off an unserious, fun-loving impression.
But he was indeed rather handsome. It was not the rugged sort of handsomeness; instead, he had the delicate, pretty features of a gigolo.
The boy looked over at them with an expression that was half surprise, half astonishment, and tinged with mockery.
"...!"
At his attitude, Stella and Shizuku's expressions instantly changed from bewilderment to wariness.
Even Luo Zhen narrowed his eyes.
Everyone present was an excellent knight, so from that single display, they could tell that the newcomer meant trouble.
Only Ikki, as if he had already expected this reaction—or perhaps was simply used to it—did not look wary. Instead, he greeted him.
"It's been a long time, Kirihara."
It was obvious that Ikki knew him.
"Is he someone you know?"
Stella turned to Ikki and asked.
"Big Brother knows that person?"
Shizuku likewise asked Ikki.
Only Luo Zhen...
"So that's Kirihara Seiya?"
Luo Zhen looked enlightened, as if he already knew