Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki.

But Stella frowned at this moment.

"Why haven't I seen President Gui Deyuan? Is there something she needs to do?"

"We don't know either!"

"Yeah, where did Kanata go?"

……

But right now they're in the lounge.

Makoto Haramura sat on the sofa, with a woman with cascading blonde hair and wearing a white dress leaning against him.

"How should I put it, your family's influence is indeed very great."

“Even at a time like this, you still managed to sneak into the players’ lounge.”

Guidehara was already waiting here.

As he entered, he saw Kanata Kitokuhara sitting on the sofa, waving at him.

"What can I do? Stella is just too clingy."

"I haven't been able to find any free time to get close to you lately."

Gui Deyuan pouted.

Makoto Haramura's face also fell.

"Speaking of which, I really feel like Stella has discovered something lately; she's been watching me way too closely."

This wasn't because he was being paranoid; Stella's recent behavior was genuinely suspicious.

He was hostile to any woman who came near him, even though he hadn't done anything wrong.

"Since we've discovered it, we might as well just confess."

"It just so happens that I also want to get out of the public eye."

Kyoukata chuckled, pressing her body even closer to Haramura Makoto's, as if she wanted to stick to him.

"Stop joking, let's delay it a little longer."

"To be honest, I'm afraid Mount Fuji in Japan might just erupt."

Makoto Haramura quickly waved his hand, his face full of refusal.

He didn't want to face Stella's wrath right now, so he decided to stall for as long as possible.

Decided!

After this world ends, he sends Stella to other worlds to help him. As long as he manages his time well, his backyard won't be in trouble.

— Please call him the time management master.

"Never mind, compared to this."

"Is everything that needs to be prepared ready?"

Upon hearing what Haramura Makoto said, a wicked smile immediately appeared on Kinata's face.

"Of course we're ready. The moment the match ends, everything we've collected will be displayed throughout Japan and the UK."

The Guide Yuan Group has begun to fully unleash its power.

Whether it's Japan, where it has been established for many years, or its home base in the UK, all the power within the conglomerates is temporarily being controlled by Kanata Katorihara.

Once this wave of evidence is released, no one can stop it.

"That's good."

Makoto Haramura nodded in satisfaction, then gently patted Kanata Takatoku on the shoulder.

"Then let's leave. I should get ready to make my appearance."

"Well, so be it."

Kanata Kiteku slowly stood up, and then, as if launching a sneak attack, lightly pecked Makoto Haramura on the cheek.

"Let me be your goddess of victory for once."

……

On the field of the competition.

The blue gate slowly opened.

As introduced by the host, Kurogane Ikki, dressed in the uniform of the Hakugun Academy, walked into the battle circle, which had a radius of 100 meters, with an aura that could almost shake the entire arena. The audience immediately erupted in cheers.

Now that things have come to this, there's no need for anyone to recount the story of this down-on-his-luck knight's rise to power.

His very existence has become a symbol.

A symbol that inspires others to strive for excellence, forge ahead bravely, and never give up.

In the aisle behind the last row of the audience, Kanata Kitokuhara looked at the audience who were excited by Ikki Kurogane's entrance and a faint smile appeared on his face.

He then slowly raised the phone in his hand and dialed a number.

"let's start."

It was also in the aisle behind the last row of the audience seats, but on the other side of the spot where Takehara Kanata was standing.

The old man, dressed in a black kimono, put his hands into the sleeves of his other hands.

Leaning against the wall behind him, he found himself completely alone, despite the crowded surroundings.

"Xiao Ai, you really came."

The old man spoke slowly, and a gust of wind suddenly rose beside him. When he turned around, a Valkyrie dressed in pure white armor was already standing beside him.

"Yes, I will definitely come, Mr. Nango."

Edelweiss nodded slightly, then his gaze suddenly locked onto a man on the other side wearing a black striped trench coat, his hands in his pockets, and large sunglasses.

"However, it seems that I am not the only one who came; there were also a few unexpected guests."

Nango Hikojiro looked over as well, a faint smile appearing on his wrinkled face.

Her eyes were so wide from laughing that the whites of her eyes were almost completely hidden.

"It seems that's indeed the case."

"It must be the footage of that kid's match with Stella that day that got leaked."

It's like the "Dragon Cup" of the ancient kingdom and the "World Blademaster Tournament" held by the alliance.

These two competitions are almost exclusively for adult Blademasters and Blademaster Knights, and are highly influential worldwide.

The Seven Star Sword Dance Festival in Japan is a world-renowned competition for student knights.

Otherwise, Stella wouldn't have wanted to participate in this in Familia.

So it's not unusual for images to circulate in other countries.

"Probably. The United States probably wants to confirm how many demons there are in this Japan right now."

Edelweiss stared at the man with a cold gaze.

"Yes, indeed."

"It's because the bigger the tree, the more the wind blows."

Nango Hikojiro shrugged.

As mentioned earlier, the number of demons is extremely small for any faction.

Before the emergence of Makoto Haramura, Stella, and Ikki Kurogane, there were only two Makoto in the entire country of Japan.

This number of demons has placed Japan at the top of the alliance, making it a very influential nation within it.

Even in a kingdom as ancient as this, there are only five demons on display.

If Japan suddenly possessed this power, it would be strange if other countries could stand by and watch.

Especially before the world changed and before the three major powers were established, this country always acted like the world's policeman, like the big brother, suppressing this or that.

Whenever a country has any good developments, he always tries to seize them or suppress them.

They claim to be police officers, but in reality, they do nothing but theft, prostitution, and robbery.

Even after the alliance was formed, nothing changed in the country.

"It's alright. If he really has other ideas, then let's leave him here permanently."

Chapter 140 Finals

Makoto Haramura slowly stepped into the battle circle, where he met Ikki Kurogane's gaze, and then a bright smile bloomed on his face.

"Ikki."

"Sincerity."

Kurogane Ikki's face was also beaming with a bright smile, an expression that showed his anticipation at that moment.

"It's really lively today."

"Think about it carefully, how many times have we clashed in public already?"

Makoto Haramura shrugged his shoulders, his entire body surging with magical power. Golden mist spread out behind him, and a golden clock condensed and took shape.

The hands of the clock moved and landed at position I.

Blood-red light particles appeared directly in Makoto Haramura's hand, eventually coalescing into a blood-red katana.

"This is the third time, and I've lost every time."

Kurogane Ikki smiled calmly, stretched out his hand, and azure flames erupted, condensing his soul into the shape of dark iron.

"So this time, I want to win."

"It seems you're very confident, Ikki."

Makoto Haramura's gaze sharpened, his eyes fixed on Ikki Kurogane.

"But the result this time will be the same as before; you will still lose to me."

"Yes, I was originally prepared to concede in order to be fair."

"After all, you know how unfair it is to ordinary sword-wielders to be in this state."

Kurogane Ikki refers to the demon.

The demon's ability to manipulate fate is a deadly weapon for the swordsman.

Even if Makoto Haramura was initially immune to this force of fate, his ability to influence fate still greatly enhanced his own power.

In Kurogane Ikki's eyes, it was ultimately unfair to Haramura Makoto in this way.

But now Makoto Haramura has also gained the power of a demon.

When they are both demons, the difference in their abilities will become apparent again, and he will once again be at a disadvantage.

"Therefore, in this battle, I will give it my all and do everything in my power to defeat you."

There was flame burning in Kurogane Ikki's eyes.

That was a raging flame called the will to fight.

"This is the warmest respect I can offer to you, my best friend."

The will to fight is rising, it is igniting.

“Nice expression.”

Makoto Haramura's eyes lit up, and then, assuming a drawing-slash stance, he placed the sword at his waist, using his thumb as a scabbard, and fastened it to the tsuba (handguard), assuming a drawing-slash stance.

"The strongest move you used when you fought Sarah a few days ago was the sword draw slash, right?"

"I really want to have a proper fight with you."

"But as you probably already saw, there were some unexpected spectators at today's match."

"So let's settle this with one decisive strike."

At that moment, Makoto Haramura turned his gaze to the audience.