Chapter 16: A normal day
The students are in the training grounds sparing with each other. Kazuo and Kuro are sparing with each other.
Kuro: Say Kazuo, do you know of any tests that the school has had in the past?
Kazuo: Not at all, why are you asking?
Kuro: I was just curious, this school isn't like normal schools. We could be thrown any type of training, not to mention this place is supposed to train us to fight the Oni.
Kazuo: That's true, but the Oni have been sealed away years ago. This "Oni" you're speaking of is just some worldwide organization seeking power. Seems like a pretty standard thing for bad guys to do, I wonder why did they name themselves "The Oni".
Kuro: The leader was probably lazy and didn't want to think of something unique.
Kazuo: Yeah that could be true, besides the attacks aren't as bad as they used to be. Things have died down, but there are still towns and cities being destroyed around the world.
Kuro: It's strange how quiet it's been these past 10 years, there haven't been any major threats that can harm the entire country.
Kazuo: Yeah it is strange, but we still have to train to become magic soldiers. That's why the academy exists.
Kuro: Yeah you're right
Instructor: (blows a whistle) Training done! You may leave
Kuro: You want to grab lunch?
Kazuo: Yeah
The two go to the cafeteria
Kuro: You know I noticed something
Kazuo: What is it?
Kuro: It's the second year's, I noticed that there are a lot fewer students than first years.
Kazuo: Are you sure? The others could be somewhere else, the different years are all on different floors during classes
Kuro: I know, but even in the dorm rooms there were fewer rooms for second years. I wonder how the number of students decreased so much
Kazuo: You're probably overthinking it, I heard second years are very busy. They apparently go outside to investigate for any criminals, so most might be out on field training.
Kuro: Oh I see
After an hour or two the two separate and go to their dorm room
Kuro: See you tomorrow, Kazuo
Kazuo: See ya, I should go take a run around the school (stretches) should start my exercise now
Kazuo goes for a run around the school and finishes his exercises
Kazuo: Well I'm beat, I need to go take a shower
Iroase: Kazuo! (Comes running towards Kazuo)
Kazuo: What's up, Iroase?
Iroase: I was just wondering if you were available for a quick spar with me
Kazuo: You want to spar now?
Iroase: Yes! I want to test how much I've improved against you.
Kazuo: (sighs) Alright, one spar wouldn't hurt
Iroase: Yes! Come on let's go
They head to the training ground and gets ready to spar
Kazuo: Ready?
Iroase: I'm Ready!
Kazuo: Begin
Iroase rushes in toward Kazuo going in for an attack
Kazuo (in his head): His fast
Kazuo blocks his attack, but Iroase goes in for a kick. Kazuo dodges it too
Kazuo: I see you've gotten a bit better
Iroase: I'm just getting started!
Iroase goes in again trying to hit Kazuo, but Kazuo continues to dodge
Iroase (in his head): I just need to keep pressing him, there's no way he can keep dodging
Iroase continues to press until he knocks Kazuo to the ground and wins the match
Iroase: Yes I finally won!
Kazuo: You've gotten better, I'm impressed.
Iroase: Thanks, Kazuo! Now I just need to figure out how to win against opponents who uses magic.
Kazuo: You have fun with that, I'm going. See ya
Iroase: Alright, bye!
Kazuo goes to his dorm room