I Was Reincarnated As The Older Brother Of A Villainess Destined to Die, So I Want To Change The Future By Raising My Younger Sister With My Own Hands. I Am The Strongest In The World, But My Little Sister Must Be The Cutest In The World - Volume 4 Chapter 2.4

The simulated battle was originally planned as part of the welcome party entertainment. The central stage was prepared with enough space for two versus two battles, and as soon as Orca and the others stepped onto the stage, a fairly solid barrier was deployed.

However, it seemed that the selection of opponents was solely at the discretion of the Student Council President, causing some confusion among the Student Council members other than the Vice President. It was possible that they were used to being manipulated by the Student Council President’s one-man show, judging by their slight bewilderment. I sympathized with them.

To get a closer view of Orca and Nina’s gallant figures, we approached the vicinity of the stage. With a slight display of intimidation, people would naturally avoid us, saving us the trouble of pushing through the crowd.

The four participants in the simulated battle were already prepared. They wore weapons with dulled blades and simple armor, each loosening up their bodies.

On the right side were Orca and the others. Judging by their combat style, it seemed that Nina took the vanguard while Orca served as the rear guard.

On the left side were the Student Council President and the Vice President. The Vice President took the vanguard while the President assumed the rear guard.

A student council member who seemed to be the referee ascended to the edge of the stage and raised their voice.

“I will now explain the rules for the special simulated battle. There are six rules. First, killing is prohibited. Second, highly lethal attacks are prohibited. Third, bringing and using weapons other than those provided by the organizers is prohibited. Fourth, you must comply with the referee’s instructions. Fifth, attacking after declaring surrender is prohibited. Sixth, the winner will be determined by the referee’s judgment or by the declaration of surrender. That concludes the rules. Violation of the rules will result in immediate disqualification, and depending on the severity of the violation, it may be reported to the school, so please be careful.”

Considering that magic was allowed, the rules seemed to prioritize safety. The mention of reporting to the school implied a warning that severe punishments would be imposed for causing serious injuries.

While it was a natural consideration for combat between students, if that was the case, they should have prepared stricter security measures and medical facilities. Perhaps because it was organized by the students themselves, the crisis management aspect was lacking.

As a precaution, I sent a telepathic message to Orca and the others, saying, “Don’t overdo it.” And while I was at it, I asked Caron to be prepared for emergencies.

While doing so, it seemed that the simulated battle was finally about to begin. The referee raised both arms overhead with force.

“Now, we will begin the special simulated battle between the Student Council and the new students. Start!”

As soon as the signal was given, the Student Council side quickly began to move. Semaca started gathering magical power to deliver a powerful blow, while Mautea, who was probably intending to buy time, readied her spear and charged.

On the other hand, Orca and the others remained motionless. They were not setting any traps or anything like that, they were truly just standing still.

They probably thought that if they made any subtle moves, they would be accused of cheating. So, while measuring the opponent’s strength, they had made arrangements to settle the battle with appropriate restraint. Nina wouldn’t come up with such a clever strategy, so it must have been Orca’s idea.

Being members of the Student Council, Mautea, the Vice President, displayed movements that were “excellent for a student.” Whether it was the shifting of her center of gravity, the amount of force she put into her steps, or her handling of the spear, she could be considered outstanding in all aspects.

However, she had a tough opponent. If Mautea was considered one of the best in the school, Nina was considered one of the best in the world. To her, Mautea’s spear techniques were nothing more than child’s play.

Mautea mercilessly thrust her spear at the motionless Nina.

At the very last moment before the spear tip made contact, Nina swung her simulated sword while remaining motionless. No, it would be more accurate to say that she swung it away. Most of the people present would have been unable to perceive her movements, as they were too fast for them to register.

The sword, swung with a speed approaching the speed of sound, deflected Mautea’s spear. Despite the fact that the blade was supposed to be dulled, she demonstrated a technique that could cut off the tip of the spear. It was the result of a combination of my own “Body Enhancement” and her advanced skill.

Impressive. Even if I were to attempt the same thing, I think I would end up shattering the entire shaft of the spear. Nina’s swordsmanship was truly outstanding.

“Huh?”

Mautea let out a bewildered voice as she looked at her vanished spear tip.

Since Nina had already returned to her original motionless state, from Mautea’s point of view, it probably seemed as if the spear tip had disappeared in an instant. Even from an objective standpoint outside the stage, her movements were difficult to perceive.

“Is it over?”

Having measured her opponent’s strength with that last strike, Nina tilted her head slightly.

I think it was a genuine question for her, but Mautea didn’t perceive it that way. Her face quickly turned red, and she attacked with a rush of thrusts using the spear without its tip.

Nina was not someone who would be hit by such an attack driven by emotions. With each thrust, she sliced through the shaft of the spear, ultimately obliterating it, leaving only the handle.

Realizing that she no longer had her weapon, Mautea opened and closed her mouth in astonishment. Then, she dropped the remaining handle and took a step back.

She must have realized that there was nothing left. Nina stopped being on the defensive and took a step forward. In an instant, she slipped into his guard and struck him with a powerful punch to his solar plexus.

There was no way Mautea could withstand Nina’s blow, and he slumped on the spot. It seemed that she had shown enough restraint to only knock him unconscious. That was a relief.

The gallery fell silent in the blink of an eye due to the swift conclusion. Nina’s movements were too advanced for anyone to keep up with.

The vanguard’s outcome had been decided. Now, only Semaca, the Student Council President, remained–

“Take this!”

It seemed that he had finished his preparations, as magic was released at a well-timed moment. Blades, each only a centimeter or two in length, formed a swarm and headed towards Orca and Nina.

At first glance, it appeared to be the multiple incantations of a novice-level wind magic, “Breeze Edge.” Its power was only enough to cause superficial wounds.

The referee and the spectators seemed to think so too, getting excited by the higher difficulty of the multiple incantations.

However, we saw it differently.

Watching the President’s attack, the girl next to me, Minerva, frowned.

“Huh, that’s not Cyclone Razor. It’s intermediate level, but if used in a certain way, it’s worse in quality than advanced-level magic. Not to mention it’s a clear violation of the rules.”

That’s right. What Semaca unleashed was a dangerous spell. It was a magic that produced multiple razor-sharp blades to slice and dice, and if wielded skillfully, it could target an enemy’s vital points. In other words, it fell under the category of highly lethal magic.

They must have deliberately reduced the power and scale to avoid being noticed by the students. It was clearly an intentional offense.

The spellcaster himself laughed triumphantly and let out a mocking statement.

“Hahahaha! Whether you’re a Rank A adventurer or the ruler of a marquisate, you inferior beings have no place among humans. Failed beings like you are not suitable for this academy! Ah, rest assured. I am kind enough to have prepared the latest healing environment. You may suffer severe injuries, but you won’t die!”

Due to the distance and the background noise, his monologue didn’t reach the others present. However, we were here, capable of enhancing our hearing. Semaca’s intentions were crystal clear to us.

“Big brother, is it okay for someone like that to be the Student Council President? Is this academy really safe?” Caron asked with a pained expression.

“He must be skilled at putting on a facade. After all, he managed to rise to the position of Student Council President,” I replied.

“Well, the fact that he’s saying it out loud gives it away. Probably his entourage is covering up for him,” Minerva countered my response.

Certainly, that explanation made more sense. Semaca, the man in question, didn’t appear to be competent in any way.

That being said, it seemed he had enough skill to focus his aim against the “Cyclone Razor.” So, in terms of ability, he was suitable for the position of Student Council President.

“What? Is that a dangerous magic? Are the two of you in danger!?” Marina, who had overheard fragments of the conversation, started to panic.

Despite her reaction, we remained unwavering.

“Don’t worry. We haven’t gone through such soft training that we’ll be taken down by something like that,” I assured her.

“Yes, you’re right… We haven’t gone through… soft training…” Marina echoed.

“Yes, that’s right… Really…” Minerva added.

“I-Is it really going to be okay?” Marina questioned.

Hey, hey. I had just confidently responded, but now the two of them were acting suspiciously, fueling Marina’s anxiety.

“Is there any way to stop your confidence from dropping every time we talk about training?” I asked.

“Impossible,” they replied in perfect unison.

Well, never mind. Instead, let’s focus on watching the battle.

“You’ll see if you watch,” I told Marina, and turned my attention to Orca and the others. Orca was just in the process of dealing with Semaca’s magic.

“Cyclone Razor” covered the entire stage, leaving no escape route for the two of them. However, that didn’t mean they didn’t have a means of breaking through.

“Load Spike.”

Orca placed both hands on the ground and uttered the name of an intermediate-level magic. Suddenly, multiple spikes made of earth emerged right in front of them. They accurately crushed the wind blades from the Cyclone Razor.

The original “Load Spike” was not a magic that could target precisely. It was a spell that roughly designated a path and generated numerous earth spikes within that area.

However, the one Orca unleashed seemed almost alive as it precisely crushed the Cyclone Razor. It was a technique made possible by Orca’s intellect and precise manipulation of magic power. He predicted the trajectory of the wind blades to some extent and placed the Load Spikes accordingly.

This was an extremely delicate process. If I were to compare it, it would be like “balancing an egg on a spoon while doing a handstand and threading a needle with your toe.” That’s how difficult it was.

“As always, you use magic in an incredible way,” Minerva remarked.

“I cannot possibly imitate such a feat.”

“That’s right.”

“Hmm. It bothers me that you agree with me.”

“What’s wrong? It’s just stating the truth.”

“I don’t like being called out by you.”

“Huh?”

“Hmph!”

“…”

While Charon and Minerva were engaged in their usual quarrel, the swarm of wind blades was completely annihilated.

Everyone was astonished by Orca’s incredible display, and the entire venue fell into silence.

Semaca also seemed to finally comprehend what he was up against. He began trembling and dropped to his knees. Then, he raised his hands and…

” I surrender—ugh!”

Before he could finish his surrender declaration, Orca sent Semaca flying with a Stone Spike—its tip rounded. Semaca gracefully arced through the air before crashing down. After the fall, he remained motionless, completely defeated.

Once again, silence enveloped the venue.

However, this time it didn’t last long.

“And the winners are the representatives of the new students!”

“Uwaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!”

With the announcement of the referee, the entire venue erupted with excitement.

The fact that the new students had defeated the members of the student council, who were considered outstanding among the current students, and that too with an overwhelming display of power, thrilled all the new students present.

“You guys are amazing!”

“That magic earlier was unbelievably impressive!”

“Harness-san’s swordsmanship was insane!”

“Both of you are just too strong!”

The spectators praised Orca and Nina in unison.

Overwhelmed by the cheers of the large audience, Orca appeared flustered. He had never experienced being praised by so many people before, so he wasn’t sure how to react.

However, he didn’t seem to dislike it. Despite his evident embarrassment, he couldn’t hide his joyous expression.

Though they had initially been caught up in a troublesome incident, it was good to see Orca happy. This should give him some confidence as well.

As the saying goes, “All’s well that ends well.” Today’s events could be referred to with that phrase.

And so, the welcoming event came to a close, enveloped in thunderous applause. The names of the two who had defeated the student council president and vice-president spread throughout the academy on the same day.