Who Isn't a Herrscher

Two.

"Damn it!"

Following that were a longsword and an axe from the left and right sides of the front.

Luo Mio tossed the iron rod in his hand upwards, then lifted his left leg and accurately kicked the center of the rod, making it sweep across and hit the abdomens of the two opponents.

Seeing the four fall, the burly young leader at the front, in terror, aimed a pistol-like spirit tool at Luo Mio.

Suddenly, Luo Mio appeared before the young man from a distance.

He lightly struck the young man's abdomen with a hand chop.

"You lost."

Chapter 9: Shizuku's Declaration!

"You lost."

The young man slumped to the ground, his eyes unfocused.

He had easily defeated the Blazers, including them, who wielded spirit tools, with his bare hands.

It couldn't even be called a fight.

It was a one-sided annihilation.

"..."

The atmosphere in the classroom suddenly became silent.

Luo Mio walked back, stretched his arms, and clenched his fists, still feeling unsatisfied.

"Ikki, let's have a match. My hands are itching."

Luo Mio greeted Ikki.

"Huh?" Ikki looked at the five boys who had already stood up after Luo Mio's words.

Luo Mio saw Ikki's concern.

"Since we're going to be classmates for a whole year, let's all get along."

Luo Mio said, a slight smirk on his lips, and added, "Don't you want to learn how to be popular with girls?"

"Of course, you can all come watch. You might even learn something."

"!"

The eyes of the five boys looking at Luo Mio were instantly filled with respect.

"Thank you for your guidance, Big Sister!"

"!"..., I'm a boy, a boy! Call me female again and I'll beat you up!"

In the afternoon, after sparring, at the entrance of the training grounds, Luo Mio and Ikki walked ahead, followed by the students of Class 1-1.

"Ahhh~, Lord Miohua, you looked so cool fighting on the field!"

"Senior Kurogane too."

"Let me tell you, Senior Kurogane and Lord Miohua seem to have known each other since childhood and have a very good relationship."

"Then what's their relationship?"

"Yee-haw..."

Luo Mio, walking in front, suddenly felt a chill.

Meanwhile, Ikki beside him asked with concern, "What's wrong? Miohua, did I go too hard just now?"

"No, no, I just felt like someone was talking about me."

Stella, behind them, listened to the girls' discussion and the conversation between Luo Mio and Ikki in front.

Her face was filled with a sour, jealous expression.

"That was a magnificent battle, as expected of Elder Brother. Your swordsmanship is as sharp as ever, truly admirable."

On one side of the walkway, a petite and beautiful young girl appeared.

She had a delicate face, short silver-white hair, and eyes the color of emeralds.

With an elegant smile, she gazed at Ikki.

Ikki looked at the girl in surprise...

"Could it be, Shizuku..."

The students behind them also recognized Shizuku.

"Isn't that the second-ranked freshman?"

"Yes, 'Deep Sea Witch' Shizuku Kurogane."

"Wait... Kurogane, then she and Senior Kurogane..."

Ikki excitedly jogged over and took Shizuku's hand.

"Hahaha, it's really you, Shizuku. It's been so long, I almost thought I'd mistaken you for someone else."

"Yes, it's been four years, Elder Brother."

"I'm so happy. I was actually planning to find you after class, but I went with Miohua for a sparring match. Still, I was just about to go look for you."

"Ah, right, Miohua is behind me too. And I've made a new friend, who's also my roommate."

"Hey, Stella, let me tell you, that woman will snatch Ikki away when you're not looking. You need to be careful."

"Huh? Snatch away..."

While Luo Mio was secretly warning Stella behind them.

"Hey, Miohua, look, it's Shizuku."

Ikki walked over, holding Shizuku's hand.

"Oh... gah..."

Luo Mio was about to greet them, but his words stopped short when he saw Shizuku.

Shizuku was glaring at Luo Mio with an exceptionally unfriendly look.

"Ah... it's been a long time, Shizuku."

Shizuku said in a gloomy tone, "Yes, it's been a long time, Stinky Miohua."

"Stinky..."

Hearing Shizuku's words, Luo Mio was momentarily speechless.

Shizuku, ignoring the awkward Ikki beside her, made a declaration to Luo Mio.

"Stinky Miohua, I won't let you snatch my Elder Brother this time!"

"Eh?"

"Hmm?"

"Huh?"

Ikki, Stella, and Luo Mio listened to Shizuku's words, completely bewildered.

Then, Shizuku's actions proclaimed the meaning of her words as she pushed Ikki away.

She gently reached out and caressed Ikki's face, her lips lightly pressing against his.

"!!????"

Shizuku then pulled away from Ikki, but the glistening thread stretching between their lips became a spectacle.

Their brief kiss, complete with the lingering strand, left the students of Class One in utter astonishment. Even Stella, standing beside Luo Mio, was instantly flabbergasted, as if she now understood what Luo Mio had just told her.

"Wait, I-Ikki, what-what are you doing!"

"I-I don't know either!"

Shizuku, who had stood up, paid no mind to the conversation between Ikki and Stella.

Instead, she turned to Luo Mio and declared, "This time, you won't snatch Elder Brother away from me!"

"Haaaahhh?"

Luo Mio tilted his head slightly in confusion.

The female students who had been watching from the sidelines instantly erupted.

"Hey, hey, hey, did you hear that? Did you hear?"

"Heard it, heard it. What is this, a love triangle?"

"Elder Brother Kurogane and Miohua, and Elder Brother Kurogane's sister."

Even the boys nearby joined in.

"But don't forget, Stella also has a very close relationship with Elder Brother Kurogane."

"Right, right. I can even sense that Stella has a special fondness for Elder Brother Kurogane!"

"Then this isn't a love quadrangle!"

"Eeeek!"

The girls behind them let out shrieks of gossip.

Gagami, who had been holding her camera the whole time, was frantically snapping photos. Hearing the girls' chatter, her eyes gleamed, and inspiration struck her.

She shouted, "It's decided! The headline for the first issue will be 'Regarding my roommate and best friend and sister declaring war over me, who they secretly love!'"

"That's too long! And a lot of that isn't even true. Although Stella does have special feelings for Ikki."

Luo Mio scoffed.

Upon hearing Luo Mio's words, Shizuku's gaze shifted to Stella, becoming instantly dangerous.

Because she believed her brother's sexual orientation was normal.

However, a woman who was both good-looking and Ikki's roommate, and who harbored special feelings for him, was someone she had to be wary of.

Stella looked at Ikki and said, "Ikki, don't let them lead you around by the nose."

Ikki, also looking utterly confused, said, "Ah, ah, I understand."

It was clear that his sister's kiss had left him very flustered.

"Then, may I ask, what is your relationship with Elder Brother, Stella?"

Shizuku asked Stella with cold eyes.

Upon being questioned by Shizuku, Stella's face instantly flushed red.

"This, this..."

Seeing Stella's blushing face, Shizuku's expression turned extremely grim.

Gritting her teeth, she said, "So, what exactly is your relationship!"

Luo Mio, seeing that Shizuku's attention had shifted, blinked.

The corners of his mouth gradually curved into a pleased smile.

"Ikki is Stella's Master, and Stella is Ikki's Servant!"

As soon as the words fell.

The classmates erupted in an uproar once more.

Ikki, still in a daze, heard Luo Mio's words and his face instantly stiffened. He looked at Luo Mio with disbelief.

"Miohua?!?!"

Seeing Ikki looking at him with disbelief, Luo Mio shifted his head slightly.

Sorry, Ikki! If I want to protect myself, I have to sell you out.