Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki.

Section 124

He had already seen the excitement in Orikura Makoto's eyes; he knew very well how serious his disciple's curiosity was.

He had to remind him several times.

"I know."

Saying so, Noel still stared intently at Kurogane Ikki.

He really wanted to know the answer now, but he believed his master wouldn't harm him. Since he wasn't allowed to know, there must be a reason why.

However, even so.

He still saw some clues.

He saw that Kurogane Ikki seemed to have undergone an unspeakable change from within, a change in the level of life.

"However, this is much more interesting."

"Besides Stella, there is another opponent worth fighting."

In fact, this Seven Star Sword Art Festival was quite boring for Orikura Makoto.

After the attack from Akatsuki Academy and his victory over Kurogane Ouma, the only one in the entire Seven Star Sword Art Festival that Orikura Makoto could consider an opponent was Stella, who was growing rapidly every day.

As for Kurogane Ouma's so-called catching up, he never took it seriously.

Opponents he had overtaken only ended up being left far behind, destined to only see the back of his head for the rest of their lives.

But now!

Kurogane Ikki already possessed power equal to or even stronger than him and Stella.

Even he and Stella could be said to have extremely low chances of winning against such a Kurogane Ikki now.

Then, Orikura Makoto's gaze fell on Shinguuji Kurono in the center of the field, and the corners of his mouth slowly rose, revealing a faint smile.

"Principal Shinguuji, this victory really belongs to Hagun Academy."

It was obvious.

The three strongest people left, Stella, Orikura Makoto, and Kurogane Ikki, were all students of Hagun Academy.

No matter who won, it would be Hagun Academy's victory.

Shinguuji Kurono would receive a considerable reward afterward.

Having brought the declining Hagun Academy to this point in just one year, whether it was luck or genuine educational prowess, the result was already here.

One had to acknowledge Shinguuji Kurono's achievements.

"Oh my, such strong fighting spirit."

Nango Hikojiro's smile was very cheerful.

This was what he needed, this was the appearance he needed from his disciple. To break through to that realm, this kind of high fighting spirit was essential.

Then, Nango Hikojiro restrained his smile, his expression deep.

"In that case, let this old man help you again."

"A temporary victory is not a true victory."

…

Inside the medical room!

Kurogane Ikki, who had just left the hospital, returned here, to the same room he had stayed in before.

"I'm back in the hospital again."

He did win, and he won very beautifully.

But don't forget, before he won, he suffered very serious injuries, almost all of his internal organs were bleeding, and many of his bones had cracks.

Being able to endure the fight was really due to his strong will.

Anyone else would have collapsed to the ground long ago.

Just now, he had troubled Yakushi Kiriko to treat his body again. If it weren't for Yakushi Kiriko's help, he wouldn't have been able to wake up so quickly.

Oh, right!

Yakushi Kiriko lost because she ran out of magic power.

Of course, there was also the reason that Yakushi Kiriko didn't want to risk it, she was afraid that if she did, she wouldn't be able to help treat the injured on the field in time.

Just like that, he owed Yakushi Kiriko another debt he had to repay.

"But, what exactly was that power just now?"

Frankly speaking, his memory was not very clear.

He had already forgotten what he had done just now, he only remembered that he seemed to have vaguely broken something terrible.

Then all the power surged out.

However, he didn't know what he had done to cause that state.

"That power is the Demon, what you broke was the shackles of fate."

In the medical room that should have only had Kurogane Ikki, an old and steady voice suddenly sounded.

Kurogane Ikki was startled.

He hadn't noticed anyone else approaching at all, even though he couldn't move right now, that shouldn't have affected his senses.

But when he saw that figure, he was relieved.

"Toshin-senpai."

He couldn't stand up, so he could only wave his hand slightly to show his welcome.

Wearing a dark gray kimono, holding a cane, with sparse white hair and a face full of wrinkles, he looked old and frail, but in reality, his originally cloudy pupils contained a sharp light.

It was Orikura Makoto's master, Toshin, Nango Hikojiro.

"Please guide me, senpai."

Kurogane Ikki had met Nango Hikojiro once with Orikura Makoto, so he still remembered Nango Hikojiro's appearance.

He knew that this was a strong man on par with his grandfather.

"There's nothing to guide, since you want to know, then this old man will tell you."

Nango Hikojiro waved his hand nonchalantly.

"Kurogane boy, you know, right?"

"The so-called Blazer's magic power symbolizes fate, and its total amount is innate and will never change. Therefore, the fate that each Blazer carries has a limit."

"As long as you reach this limit, no matter how hard you try, you can't become stronger at all, because this is a shackle from fate! Fate does not allow this individual to transcend its control."

Kurogane Ikki nodded.

Any Blazer would know this, perhaps from their family, perhaps from school, but they would all be told.

He hated this point.

He hated that fate bound him here.

"You should have encountered that door, and pushed it open, right?"

Kurogane Ikki nodded again. He thought that dream was fake, but now that Nango Hikojiro also mentioned the stone door, it proved that his dream was real.

"That is the stone door of fate, for Blazers, it is both a shackle and a protection."

Nango Hikojiro's voice suddenly became a little serious, as if he had already reached some important point.

Kurogane Ikki also concentrated, his expression more serious than ever.

"Opening that door means that the Blazer has broken the taboo of fate."

"At this time, the Blazer can no longer be considered a pure human, because they have already embarked on the process of becoming a non-human monster. In terms of existence and life form, they are very different from humans. To ordinary people, a fatal crisis is just commonplace to a Demon. A miracle to ordinary people is just a fate that can be changed with a wave of the hand for a Demon."

"In general, the size of the fate given by the world itself is a kind of protection for the Blazer. Now that you have broken free from that protection, your fate will be out of control in the future, and anything can happen…"

Nango Hikojiro's expression was a bit emotional.

It was because Kurogane Ikki was weak and could easily reach his own limit that he could touch the door of fate so early.

According to his estimation, Noel was probably still struggling in the pool.

"Is it because I broke the so-called fate that my magic power surged up again?"

Kurogane Ikki raised a new question.

At that time, he used Ittou Shura and poured everything he had into the final strike.

Without a doubt, he had exhausted all of his magic power, stamina, and spirit.

But after he pushed open the stone door, he found that new magic power and stamina surged up.

Seriously, he was able to sit up so quickly thanks to the new magic power that surged up just now.

"Not bad."

Nango Hikojiro nodded as a matter of course.

"After all, the amount of magic power symbolizes how much fate you bear. The fate that everyone bears cannot be changed, so the amount of magic power is the same from birth to death, and cannot be increased through acquired training. But since you have broken free from the shackles of your own fate, this equation will naturally not hold."

"In other words, from today onwards, your magic power can increase without limit."

"Although the growth rate is very slow, your magic power will indeed change."

Great!

Kurogane Ikki excitedly waved his fist.

Although he was already used to having only F-rank magic power, if he could change the weakness in his magic power, he would become stronger.

"Don't be too excited, your disadvantages in aptitude still exist."

"Even if magic power increases, the growth rate is very slow, just like this old man."

"It has been nearly seventy years since I became a Demon, but my magic power still can't surpass that Fire Dragon girl."

Kurogane Ikki quickly waved his hand.

"This is enough."

"Being able to get rid of F-rank magic power is already very good for me."

Kurogane Ikki didn't have the slightest dissatisfaction. Now that he could have a little change, it was a blessing for him.

"Of course, you don't have to be like this. The increase in magic power is just an insignificant byproduct for a Demon. Their true power lies in the manipulation of fate."

Nango Hikojiro smiled and shook his finger.

"Manipulation of fate?"

"In other words, abilities like Shinonomiya Amane?"

Speaking of fate manipulation, Kurogane Ikki almost instantly thought of this person.

He deeply knew how much trouble Shinonomiya Amane's fate manipulation abilities had caused them.

"Well, it's about the same."

Nango Hikojiro nodded.

"However, like him, he can only be said to have mastered a small part of the fate ability."

Chapter 125 I'm Afraid He's a Natural Demon

"You thought about it when you were fighting Kurogane Ouma, you must win."

The old man shrugged his shoulders, moved a stool from the room, and then sat down on it.

Kurogane Ikki nodded.