Chapter 555

"What... has happened?"

Upon hearing Luo Mio's question, the student also looked in the direction of the school principal's office.

Luo Mio's eyes flickered slightly.

Just then, Lisha's slightly anxious voice could be heard coming from the principal's office.

"I've already said it! There's absolutely no problem with Lux's enrollment procedures! Besides, this was my proposal in the first place, and I've already explained it to the headmaster. Lux has completed the formal procedures, so how could we possibly force him to withdraw from school now!"

Then, another voice rang out in the office.

"Although the formal procedures were completed, this decision was made arbitrarily while we third-year students were away! Furthermore, the admission requirements are clearly written in black and white: this is an all-girls school, and boys are not allowed to enter! If he continues to stay in this school, it will affect the school's very purpose!"

The voice belonged to Celestia, the blonde girl Luo Mio had met the previous night.

Hearing the argument between the two, Luo Mio raised an eyebrow slightly and then spoke softly to the students in front of her.

"Is this an argument about Lux entering this academy?"

"Yes. Tirfa has already gone to find Lux-kun."

Luo Mio nodded slightly, and then said.

"Let me go take a look."

Upon hearing Luo Mio's voice, the students made way for her.

It was only after Luo Mio passed through the crowd that she discovered it.

The students seemed to have split into two factions.

Luo Mio walked through a group of students, mainly first and second graders, while standing opposite Luo Mio were a group of students, mainly third graders. Luo Mio had seen the students at the head of the group yesterday.

Those were the girls, including Sonia...

However, Luo Mio's eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at Sonia. Luo Mio sensed a faint, very familiar aura emanating from Sonia.

However, Luo Mio's gaze then turned towards the direction of the headmaster's office.

Inside the room, Relli looked at the two people in front of her with a slight headache.

Lisha and Celestia.

Meanwhile, in a corner, Airi, Nokote, Kurokushifa watched the two arguing.

Sheris, a third-year student, also looked quite helpless.

Because of her political stance, she was truly caught in a dilemma.

When Relli saw Luo Mio arrive, her eyes lit up immediately.

"..."

When Luo Mio saw the look in Relli's eyes, the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

He knew that when Relli looked at him like that, it meant she must have something to ask of him.

Given the current situation, Relli clearly hopes that Luo Mio can help her resolve the predicament.

At the same time, the others also saw Luo Mio walk in.

Then Relli asked Luo Mio.

"Bianca, are the students outside divided into two groups?"

Luo Mio hummed in agreement, then nodded slightly.

"Two groups, one led by first and second graders, and the other led by third graders."

It is obvious that the first and second year students, including girls like Risha Kurokushifa, support Lux to stay in the academy, while the third year students, led by Celestia, support Lux to be expelled from the academy.

Relli stood up and spoke to Lisha and Celestia.

"In that case, why don't we resolve this matter with strength?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up slightly.

Because three days later, it will be—

"The outcome of the school's internal selection process will determine this matter."

Similarly, Relli's words caused a commotion among the students outside.

Countries engaged in a war of attrition to gain the right to investigate the ruins, with the victorious nation acquiring that right.

The selection process for participants in the international competition was conducted through an internal school selection tournament held by Academi.

Of course, it can also solve the problem of Lux and Celestia.

Relli looked at everyone and said with a smile.

"How about this?"

"I have no objection."

Just then, Lux's voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.

Upon hearing Lux's voice, Lisha, Kurokushifa, and the others also looked over.

Lux and Tirfa walked in together.

As he walked in, Lux spoke while looking at Celestia.

"In that case, let's settle everything in the school selection battle, Celestia."

Upon seeing Lux, Celestia- like eyes momentarily faltered, a hint of confusion appearing in her pupils.

Luo Mio also noticed the glimmer of confusion in Celestia's eyes, and her eyes flickered slightly as she revealed a thoughtful expression.

Then, Celestia, her voice sharp and her demeanor serene, addressed Lux, regaining her composure.

"Although it was out of necessity, I also bear responsibility for being away from the academy for so long. In that case, I agree with the headmaster's suggestion to settle the matter in the school's internal selection competition!"

Then, Lux and Celestia's eyes met, and the collision between their gray eyes and emerald eyes seemed to produce a crackling sound.

At this moment, Relli's lips curled up slightly, and she smiled at Luo Mio and Celestia.

"How about Bianca and Celes, the two of you have a friendly match?"

"..."

Luo Mio, who was suddenly called out by Relli, also remained expressionless.

"—Huh?"

Everyone present gasped in surprise and stared in disbelief.

Relli continued speaking.

"This is a rare opportunity. Although Bianca is an instructor and teacher, she is extremely popular among the first and second-year students. Celes- chan is the same, as she is the strongest representative of the third year."

"Both sides are representatives from the first, second, and third years. Before the official competition, we will have a friendly match to take this opportunity to get to know each other better."

"Furthermore, today is Bianca's inauguration as the training instructor of the 'Knight Order,' and you will have a battle with Celes- chan. You can also get a good feel for Celes- chan's strength."

"..."

Luo Mio looked at Relli, listened to her words, and calmly returned her gaze to Celestia.

That girl Relli... if she didn't want Lux to drop out of school, she should have just said so directly. Instead, she had to come up with some excuse to drag me along, and this excuse is just too far-fetched.

The reason for doing this is probably that they hope Lux and Risha, who are watching the match, can find a way to defeat Celestia.

However, Luo Mio also knew why Relli had done this.

After all, Lux had a close relationship with her sister Philphi, and she herself often used her third-party power to foster a closer relationship between the two.

For example, Lux's roommate was Philphi, which was definitely a case of personal bias.

In addition to Lux's own combat prowess, in certain special situations, his presence can be said to have directly turned the tide of the entire battle.

But Sonia, who was outside the room, then raised a question.

"Shouldn't His Highness and Classmate Kurokushifa be the representatives of the first and second year students?"

Lisha and Kurokushifa were quick-witted and immediately understood the meaning behind Relli's words, and both smiled.

Lisha shrugged at Sonia and then chuckled.

"Although I hate to admit it, Senior Sonia, I am not as good as Teacher Bianca in terms of popularity or strength."

Then Kurokushifa to the side, spoke in a clear and melodious voice.

"In this respect, I am the same as Lisha. At the very least, I don't think I could beat Teacher Bianca even when I'm fully armed."

Upon hearing this, the third-grade students who were unaware of the situation all showed expressions of great surprise.

It's important to know that, aside from Celestia, the strongest student in the academy, the three students who are generally considered to be the strongest are Risha, Kurokushifa, and Philphi, who also possess Divine Machine Dragon.

But now, Risha Kurokushifa have said that their strength is completely inferior to that of the instructor who has just entered the academy. How could this not shock them?

They returned to Academi from the royal capital while Luo Mio, Lux, Lisha, and Kurokushifa investigating the "Sixth Ruins: The Little Garden".

Basically, all the third-year students are members of the Knight Order '.

Therefore, apart from Sheris, the students in the third year basically had no idea about Luo Mio's true strength.

At most, I would say she's only slightly better than fellow instructor Legri.

However, the first and second-year students, especially those in the 'Knight Order', all knew that Luo Mio's strength was far greater than just a little bit.

That was true... power that no 'human' should possess!

Hearing Relli's words, Luo Mio shrugged.

"I don't care."

Celestia was standing to the side, nodded slightly without saying a word.

"Smack!"

Relli clapped her hands and then said.

"In that case, let's have a friendly match at the academy's Training Ground in an hour."

——

"Sister Celes, wouldn't that expose your fighting style?"

In the lounge, Sonia looked at Celestia, who was changing her clothes, and said with concern.

Celestia showed no fear, speaking with firmness and confidence.

"It doesn't matter. If they think they've seen through my strength and that they can defeat me, then they've greatly misjudged me!"

The confidence and determination that belong to the strong permeated Celestia.

Then Celestia looked at Sonia and asked her.

"By the way, Sonia, how much do you know about that Instructor Bianca?"

Upon hearing Celestia's words, Sonia frowned slightly.

"Well... I'm not really sure either..."

She wasn't very clear about Luo Mio's detailed information either.

We have no idea what kind of fighting style Luo Mio uses or what type of mecha she controls.

I only know from other people that Luo Mio is extremely powerful. Even Lisha, Kurokushifa, and Philphi, who are also Divine Machine Dragon Dragoknight like Celestia, are no match for Luo Mio.

"Yeah..."

Celestia lowered her eyes slightly, her emerald eyes lost in thought, and it was impossible to know what she was thinking.

Sonia, standing to the side, watched Celestia figure, a cold glint in her crimson eyes.

On the other side.

Lisha looked at Luo Mio and said with a grin.

"Teacher Bianca, I'm leaving you in charge now. Let that duke's daughter experience your strength firsthand."

Tirfa, who was standing to the side, nodded vigorously.

Looking at the two of them, Luo Mio reached out and flicked each of their foreheads.

Seeing Lisha and Tirfa in pain, Luo Mio also spoke.