"Having heard Shinguji Kuroono's warning, everyone began exchanging glances.
Everyone knew that it was only natural for Shinguji Kuroono to offer them such a warning.
"Although what you need to do hasn't changed, there's no doubt that this time, you'll be caught up in a political clash, regarded as representatives of the 'Alliance,' and used by the 'Alliance' to crush Akatsuki Academy's conspiracy."
Shinguji Kuroono frankly laid everything out.
"You're still students, yet you'll have to be used for political purposes. That could very well shatter your dreams. Can you accept that?"
Take Ikki, for example. He was determined to win the Seven Star Sword Festival, obtain the title of Seven Star Sword King, use it to gain the qualifications for graduation, and become a Magic Knight.
With Ikki's strength, accomplishing that dream was no longer difficult.
But this year's Seven Star Sword Festival had turned into a den of political conflict. It was no longer enough to simply rely on strength.
Perhaps Ikki would be affected by certain concerns or problems, causing his performance to suffer and ultimately making him miss out on the championship.
After that, he would also be used as a vanguard against Akatsuki Academy. Anyone would find that unpleasant.
"To make matters worse, if everyone from Akatsuki Academy really is part of the 'Rebellion Army,' that means they're all elites of the underworld. Not only are they extraordinarily powerful, but when you fight them, you may face unprecedented obstacles. They may not fight you openly and head-on. They could use underhanded tricks, and even their fighting styles might be different. If something goes wrong, you could die on the spot. They absolutely won't show you any mercy."
Shinguji Kuroono spoke with great solemnity.
"After all, they've spent years operating in the darkness. You're merely students,