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SIX YEARS AGO -THIRD ASSAULT GARDEN

I've never heard so many cannons...

It's okay Regina.

Father is leading them and fighting.

But Milady, the Voids fill the sky. More than I've ever seen...

Regina you know, right?

Mother, my sisters, and all the knights...

They've never lost before.

If I receive a Holy Sword, I will fight alongside them.

I'm going to enroll in preschool next week and start training.

That's right...

Father said training is good, but he also wants us to value our studies.

He gave me a pile of books.

I'll be an adult by the time I finish reading it all.

That is just like him.

Sister Diana is making me a dress.

She said I'll need it when my new friends invite me out.

Lady Diana, she's always fashionable.

Sister Eudis said she'll teach me her moves, to celebrate the start of school.

Special training starts next week. Do you want to join?

I'll do my best.

Mother's going to throw me a debut party on the day of the school ceremony.

She's so excited.

Is she going to make pumpkin pie again?

Of course! Because that's all Mother can make.

Milady!

I will fight too! Father! Mother! Sisters!

Please calm down, Milady!

Father, Mother, and everyone else have never lost!

-It will definitely be okay! -Yes...

Sister Diana will make the dress for me!

-Mother will make us that pie! -Yeah!

15 survivors from the aristocratic district.

-We will transport them immediately. -T-There's no way...

There must have been a thousand Holy Swordsmen.

It was an elite lineup...

Are you saying that they have all been wiped out?

-There were a lot of young people... -Sorry, Regina.

Huh?

I said it would definitely be okay...

It became a lie...

I'm sorry for lying.

SEVENTH ASSAULT GARDEN - CONNECTING BRIDGE

Is that all a Fortress?

Yeah, it's also where we live.

Yes, it's also a place we protect.

I'll never lie again.

That's amazing.

How can they build such a big island?

It's not an island, it's a mega float.

It moves through the ocean,

attacking Void colonies on the front lines.

That's the mission of the Tactical City.

You mean this moves!?

I have just sent the survey data for the ruins.

I rescued a deserter child, so I'll take him back to the dormitory.

Yes, it looks like he has a Holy Sword.

Well then.

Is this child's Holy Sword awakened?

He healed my injury.

Leo, your kind heart has manifested into a Holy Sword.

He isn't your average deserter child I guess.

Um, when you say deserter... You mean me, right?

That's right, your memory is a bit hazy.

They're people who were forced to flee from Void invasions.

Searching for deserters wherever we go is another mission of the tactical city.

I see.

It's okay, Leo.

From today onwards, you'll live at Excalibur Academy.

Excalibur Academy...

An educational institution that trains Holy Swordsmen.

Children who have been given powers have to transfer here.

In return, your livelihood will be guaranteed.

Okay. Thank you.

Leave the formalities to me.

Well, I'll go shopping then go back to the dormitory

and prepare our meal.

I'll go on home with Leo.

Leo...

Those who came from outside

have to get an examination on the line on the right there.

Will you be okay on your own?

I'll be fine.

I'll be waiting for you at the exit.

Exactly how did this happen!

The plan is to rebuild the Dark Lord's army.

It was supposed to wipe out humanity!

But human civilization has progressed overwhelmingly.

Even monsters called Voids exist!

What's more, I look like this!

Blackas! Shary!

Did you call me, my friend?

Have you called, my Lord?

It's been a while guys...

Yes. The thousand year sleep was a little long.

But what's wrong with his appearance?

I failed the reincarnation ritual.

I became what I was when I was still human.

Leonis the Brave? This is my first time seeing him.

By the time I met you, I was already a Dark Lord.

My Lord.

Yeah? What is it, Shary?

The appearance of my Lord...

I think it looks really cute...

-Are you making fun of me? -Huh! Never, not in my wildest dreams.

Fair enough. I have something to ask of you.

Please give me my orders.

If it's for my friend, I'll be of help.

The place where we are now is an artificial island created by humans.

It is a mobile fortified city. She said this was the seventh of its kind.

That means there are at least six other things of the same size.

Their strength is inferior to Demi-humans.

Even in civilization, humans were not as good as Elves.

Is it possible to do something like that?

Everything is so different from what I imagined the world would be.

Yeah. It certainly seems like things have changed quite a bit.

To prepare for the Dark Lord's army

humanity's military power must be analyzed.

I want you to research this city first.

I understand.

Magic is in decline, so using it will attract attention.

Please keep this in mind.

What will you be doing, Dark Lord?

I will infiltrate the human soldier training school.

This vile body needs food, clothing, and shelter.

I'll also collect information.

So you will be lodging there.

Is there any problem?

I thought I could take care of my cute-looking Lord.

-Did you say something? -No, it's nothing at all.

Alright, dismissed.

As you wish.

Hmm. Is it like a checkpoint?

Conceal Magic!

I have to act carefully too...

Let me see that.

Oh...

Alright!

I made a reservation for your Holy Sword Examination.

Examination?

When transferring to the Academy,

you have to register the characteristics of your Holy Sword.

An official ID will be issued once the examination is over.

The characteristics of my Holy Sword?

I'll have to talk my way through it.

Don't look so serious, it's just a formality.

This is important because it proves your identity.

I'll keep it for you.

Okay!

That's right.

Before going back to the dormitory, let's look around Excalibur Academy.

You said it was the front line. But it's surprisingly peaceful.

That's right.

Holy Swordsmen are dispatched to the front lines.

Seventh Assault Garden has never allowed the Voids to invade.

I can see it now.

That's Excalibur Academy!

That's the central control tower.

The military center of this city, with the management office.

It's spectacular, isn't it?

Uh, yeah it is.

People who see it for the first time are usually more surprised.

What is this!?

It's much bigger than Deathhold!

That's the lecture hall, where we have lessons.

And this is the auditorium.

Then the Great Library, and next door is the research center.

Are all of these facilities of Excalibur Academy?

This is all just a small part.

Leisure facilities like the dance hall, and the dormitory where we live.

There's also a big bath house near the dormitory.

What are the dance hall and large baths for?

The Holy Sword is created by the heart of a Holy Swordsman.

If your mind is troubled, you can't show your full potential.

In the Second Assault Garden, their facility only supported military training.

It seems it wasn't effective.

I see.

It seems different from your typical soldier training school.

Leo, your Holy Sword Examination will be held tomorrow.

Here at this outdoor training ground.

What's wrong?

I'm okay.

After I take a break in the dormitory, I have to train too.

In order to receive my Holy Sword as soon as possible.

That's right.

It doesn't make sense for a girl who doesn't have the power

of a Holy Sword, to belong to this training school.

Look, he's so cute!

You're so naive.

It will be a kid like that who becomes the next Dark Lord of the Night.

A Dark Lord?

Leo, I think you'll be popular here.

There's no way they knew my true identity.

Are there more girls than boys at Excalibur Academy?

It's about half and half I think.

This section is the girls' dormitory.

Hey, if it isn't Miss Riselia.

Musel Rhodes...

Taken another hit to your family name I hear?

Volunteering for another investigative mission you weren't cut out for.

You must have had a rough time, huh?

He doesn't seem like a friend...

Let's go, Leo.

Oops, wait.

Move, please!

Come now, you don't have to be so cold.

What is up with the kid?

It has nothing to do with upperclassmen.

Not only do you gather misfits and play at platoon.

You've even started babysitting?

It really is commendable.

He is a true Holy Swordsman!

A child like this?

Stop with the jokes.

I can see why she despises you. I will forgive this level of disrespect.

I mustn't stand out.

Don't push yourself too hard and join my platoon.

If you join a top ranking platoon you need not worry about being kicked out.

I mean, you are the descendant of Holy Swordsmen

even if you can't manifest your own Holy Sword.

I see.

Despite the expectations of her bloodline she can't display her power.

You can just join my toy collection!

Slavery or mental manipulation magic?

No, this has to be his Holy Sword.

There won't be any need to go on

dangerous missions like Void investigations.

I refuse.

So this is how you treat my goodwill!?

-What does he mean, "Goodwill?" -Move!

-He obviously feels inferior to her. -Wait! Are you trying to disrespect me?

Ow.

Hey!

Huh?

What is it?

Sir, are you okay?

A philistine like you will never again lay a finger on her beautiful hair.

Activate Holy Sword!

Leo!

Stop it!

Musel Rhodes.

Private combat using Holy Swords is prohibited.

Finé!

You shouldn't be in the girl's dormitory in the first place.

If you don't leave now, I'll send a recording to the management.

Do you want that?

I'll remember this!

He had me angry there for a second but it's nothing to dwell on.

I'm a generous Dark Lord, but there's a limit.

That was a close one. To be entangled with Musel Rhodes.

Thanks to you, I was saved.

You're the boy who sheltered in the ruins.

I'm Leonis Magnus.

I'm Elfiné Phillet.

I'm in charge of intelligence analysis in Selia's platoon.

I'll arrange a uniform for you. I just got your size now.

Thank you!

Is this also a Holy Sword?

Does this mean that their shape and function are vastly different?

You're hurt.

Yes, but Leo healed me with the power of his Holy Sword.

So you can rely on Leo, I see.

I'm sorry I couldn't go with you on today's mission.

It took a long time to analyze the data requested by the management bureau.

What kind of data was it?

There's an unnatural magical reaction in this sea area.

I tried removing the noise, but I still don't know what it is.

A Void nest, maybe?

It seems they will dispatch an elite investigation team

to go collect more data.

It'll become clear eventually.

Are you okay?

Yes... I'm just a little tired.

It seems she's just about exhausted her power.

This is our team's dormitory.

It's called Hræsvelgr dormitory.

Compared to other dorms I saw on the way it seems quite old.

Dormitory assignments are determined by platoon performance.

What is a platoon?

It's a tactical unit made up of Holy Swordsmen.

This school is a complete meritocracy.

Platoons with higher ranks will be placed in new dormitories.

There's also a jet bath in Fafnir dormitory.

A Jet bath?

What kind of weapon is that I wonder?

This is Regina's room.

Regina, we're coming in.

It looks like she did end up falling asleep.

The power of the Holy Sword exhausts the Holy Swordsman.

There aren't any keys for the rooms?

That's right, it's an old building.

I've asked them to add keys.

It might be a bit late now to ask,

but won't it be a problem if I move into the girls' dormitory?

You'll be fine Leo, you're still a kid.

I'm not sure if that's really okay.

It's always nice and relaxing in my room.

Let's first take a bath,

and once we're refreshed, let's go to the school cafeteria.

While I'm right here!?

Huh?

That's the bathroom, you can go first.

Oh, sure.

Leo?

Um, I have something to say.

What is it?

After the Holy Sword Examination is over.

I wonder if you could join our platoon...

Huh?

Oh, sorry!

We'll talk about it later. Take your bath!

Is it a magic device that applies the magic of water and fire?

It's a very delicate and advanced technology.

I can't believe I can freely adjust the temperature of the water.

Huh?

That won't do, Leo!

Isn't that soap?

You need to use shampoo!

Oh wow!?

What's wrong Leo?

W-Why?

Are you embarrassed to be seen naked? Even though you're a boy?

Is she not embarrassed?

I'll wash your hair for you.

Wow, you have very beautiful skin.

The ethics are different from when I come from.

Leo, so about what I asked you earlier...

You're free to choose which platoon you join.

The Holy Sword of healing is precious.

I'm sure the top-ranked platoons will want you too.

I haven't awakened my Holy Sword yet,

so you probably have no reason to choose my platoon.

But if you're okay with it, I'd like you to be my friend.

She's up front about her disadvantages.

She's a fair girl, but...

Why do you go to such lengths to put yourself in a fight?

If you don't have a Holy Sword, then can't someone protect...

No!

That won't do!

I don't just want to be protected, I want to fight for myself.

If I don't fight...

Ah... Huh?

I can't...

I...

Why did I do that?

Selia...

I said that I treated you with the healing Holy Sword.

But that was a lie.

What?

I can't revive a lost life.

What are you talking about? What do you mean?

Riselia Ray Crystalia is dead.

URGENT SUMMONS

What is this situation?

This is our special corner. We were told to do something interesting.

-Leave it to me! -The time has come to say goodbye.

What?!