I rely on myself

Chapter 16 Sudden invitation

"It doesn't matter. Since I am heading towards the goal of becoming the Seven-Star Sword King, it is only a matter of time before I fight with Kirihara-san. It's just that it's happening earlier now."

Ikki said as he looked at Stella with a determined look.
"And I promised you Stella, I would fight you again."

"Ikki."

Seeing Ikki so determined, everyone felt relieved.

Since the worries were gone, everyone said goodbye to each other and returned to their respective dormitories. Among them, Lin Yuan wanted to see Qianyin off, so he walked with Qianyin for a while.

"Is Yihui okay, Lin Yuan?" Qianyin suddenly spoke while walking on the road.

After all, it is one thing for Ikki to be able to fight, but it is another thing whether he can defeat the opponent.

Although Qianyin is not someone who can plan everything for the best, she is not stupid either and understands how low Ikki's chances of winning this game are.

After all, it is one thing that Shizuya Kirihara has a bad character, but since he was able to become the representative player of the last session of Pojun Academy, it shows that he still has some strength.

After hearing Qianyin's question, Lin Yuan could understand what she meant and comforted her, "You don't have to worry too much. On the surface, it seems that Yihui is indeed at an overwhelming disadvantage, but it would be too quick to conclude the outcome. After all, Yihui has always held the chips for victory."

Hearing this, Qianyin was very confused and couldn't help asking: "What do you mean, what kind of winning chips does Yihui have in his hand?"

"Well, let me keep you in suspense for now. You'll understand on the day of Ikki's competition." Lin Yuan said mysteriously.

"What? You are always like this, so mysterious." Qianyin complained when she didn't get the answer she wanted.

Hearing this, Lin Yuan didn't say much, but just said that they had arrived at the dormitory, and it was inconvenient for him to go in, so he would send her there.

Seeing this, Qianyin had to suppress her curiosity and returned to her dormitory angrily.

After Qianyin disappeared from his sight, Lin Yuan took out his student handbook and made a phone call: "Good evening, I'm sorry to bother you so late, but I have a favor to ask of you..."

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At 9 o'clock in the evening, Ikki, who had already taken a shower, was watching a video in his student handbook. The video content was exactly his first opponent, 'Kirihara Shizuya'.

As soon as the fight in the video started, Shizuya Kirihara disappeared without a trace in an instant. His opponent had no way to deal with it and could only stand there on guard.

At this moment, an arrow suddenly appeared and instantly hit the opponent's thigh. Although this attack did not make the opponent lose his combat effectiveness, it greatly affected the opponent's actions.

There were no accidents in the subsequent battle. Shizuya Kirihara won the victory by continuously shooting arrows at the opponent's non-vital parts, causing the opponent to lose too much blood.

Stella, who had just finished taking a shower, saw this scene and said with disgust: "...This man's fighting style makes me feel uncomfortable no matter how many times I watch it."

Ikki understood how Stella felt.

This part of the game is indeed very unpleasant.

Rather, it's not a game at all, it's a hunt. The hunter stays in a safe place and shoots mercilessly through the prey.

"'Hunter's Forest' is not just about his scent and smell, but even his figure cannot be detected by the naked eye, and his existence is completely erased with invisible camouflage. This is his ability, and it is really a very troublesome ability."

Ikki was very distressed watching the video, because he still hadn't found a way to defeat his opponent. Stella, who was standing by, looked at Ikki who was in deep thought with worry after seeing the video of Shizuya Kirihara's opponent being carried out on a stretcher by the medical team.

"······Ikki, are you really okay?"

Ikki, who was deep in thought, didn't hear Stella's words clearly, and asked, "What were you talking about just now, Stella? I was thinking and didn't hear clearly."

"Ah, it's nothing, I was just talking to myself, Ikki, you don't have to take it seriously."

Looking at Ikki who was still thinking, Stella didn't have the courage to say what she had just said. After all, the reason why Ikki was determined to fight the opponent was because of her encouragement in the afternoon, but now she was saying such discouraging words again.

Stella is now very conflicted. On the one hand, she wants Ikki to face the challenge, because this is the person she knows and likes. On the other hand, she is worried that Ikki will be seriously injured.

Suddenly, Ikki's student handbook buzzed, indicating that a new text message had been received.

"Who sent me a text message at this late hour?"

Ikki opened the text message curiously, and Stella beside him also leaned over curiously to see what was going on.

The message read: "Change into sports-friendly clothes and come to the third training ground."

Sender display: Lin Yuan
Looking at the text message in front of them, Ikki and Stella were both very confused.

"What is that guy Lin Yuan doing? Why is he asking you, Yihui, to change into sports clothes and go to the third training ground so late at night?"

Unlike Stella's doubts, Ikki had some guesses in his mind.

"Stella, you go to sleep first. I'm going to go to the third training ground. Maybe I won't be back until very late tonight." As he said that, Ikki took off his pajamas and changed into a set of sportswear.

“Wait a minute.” Stella immediately retorted, “Although the sender is Lin Yuan, I’m still worried about you going alone at this late hour, I’ll come with me.”

"Stella..." Although Ikki wanted to say something, it was obvious that Stella was determined to go with him.

Seeing this, Yihui had to give up persuading them. After changing their clothes, the two of them left the dormitory together. Fortunately, there was no such thing as a door access control system in the dormitory of Pojun Academy, which saved them the effort of explaining.

Soon Ikki and Stella arrived at the third training ground, where the lights were bright.

The two walked in and saw a figure on the ring in the center of the third training ground. It was Lin Yuan who had been waiting there for a long time.

Seeing Ikki and Stella coming, Lin Yuan chuckled and said, "Although I only asked Ikki to come here, Stella, you really came along."

"Stop talking nonsense. I'm just a little worried about Ikki. After all, it was me who lost the bet between us."

When Stella heard Lin Yuan's words, she immediately retorted with a red face.

Seeing this, Ikki smiled bitterly and said, "Okay, Stella, don't mind it... Then again, why is this training ground still available? Usually, these training grounds are closed at night. And why did you send me a text message to come here, Lin Yuan?"

(End of this chapter)