Iruma walked down the stage and was met by a demon. If Iruma remembered correctly, this person seemed to be the original freshman representative, right? He's coming over because... ah, he must be coming over because I stole his speech...
"My name is Asmodeus Alice, and I challenge you to a duel."
At this moment, an arm suddenly appeared between Iruma and Asmodeus.
"I apologize, my younger brother may have caused you trouble, but if possible, please allow me to accept your duel on his behalf."
The person who arrived was none other than Lord Shesi. Lord Shesi looked at Asmodeus with an unfriendly expression. Although he knew his younger brother wouldn't lose this time, Lord Shesi still didn't want Iruma to be at risk of injury.
"Oh? So you are the other special admission student?" Asmodeus asked, looking at Lord Shesi.
Lord Shesi nodded.
"While I would also like to spar with you, I do not challenge innocent people to duels. However, if you are his older brother, I will allow both of you to challenge me together," Asmodeus said.
Suddenly, Lord Shesi thought of something, then looked at Asmodeus with a mischievous smile.
"No need. I have great faith in my younger brother. How about this, let's make a bet?"
Note: Lord Shesi's biggest reason for surviving in human society was his audacity. As someone who had to take charge of his own life from a young age, Lord Shesi knew his greatest advantage was that the person opposite him thought he was young. Using this trait, Lord Shesi had pulled off many'small bets, big wins.' Lord Shesi isn't the protagonist; how else could he have survived in such circumstances?
"A bet?"
Asmodeus was a man of few words.
"If my younger brother wins, I hope to borrow two books from your family," Lord Shesi said.
"And if you lose?"
"We will pledge allegiance to you."
Asmodeus looked into Lord Shesi's eyes. Lord Shesi met his gaze without any fear. After staring for a while, Asmodeus nodded...
"I heard that the special merit student and the top student are going to duel in the courtyard!"
"Sounds very interesting."
Such sounds echoed through the corridor.
In the courtyard, Asmodeus and Iruma faced each other.
"It should have been my turn to give the representative speech. Your sin of defiling my magnificent stage! Death is too good for you!" Asmodeus said, and flames erupted from his hands.
"As the one whose stage was defiled, I have the right to test whether you are excellent..."
Asmodeus, who was about to say more trash talk, was suddenly interrupted by Lord Shesi.
"I feel that demons shouldn't be the type to just run their mouths, right?" Lord Shesi said from the stage.
"Oni-chan..." Iruma, in the arena, had a black line on his face. Is it really okay for his older brother to provoke the demon he's about to fight like this?
To this, Lord Shesi gave him a reassuring look.
"Then let's begin," Asmodeus said, and began throwing fireballs at Iruma. This instantly excited the demons watching from the sidelines.
"Oh! How amazing! He's already so skilled with fireball magic right after enrollment?"
"You're stupid! Asmodeus's family ability is related to fire!"
"Oh, right, and his mother is also...?"
Lord Shesi listened to these comments without any concern. As long as Iruma successfully recited that forbidden spell, there would definitely be no problem. After all, he was somewhat shocked by his younger brother's evasion ability. It could be said that unless Iruma wanted to catch an attack, he basically wouldn't be hit. As expected, despite Asmodeus's strenuous attacks, Iruma narrowly dodged them. However, because of this heaven-defying evasion ability... Iruma's attack power was approximately 0.
Asmodeus in the courtyard was panting heavily. Using so much magic had consumed a lot of his magical power.
"You... why can't I hit you?"
"...I'm sorry..." Iruma didn't know why he was apologizing, but this phrase was already ingrained in his genes.
The demons watching from the side also began to discuss.
"Iruma is amazing, he hasn't even attacked once."
"Yeah, does that mean he's not worth his effort?"
Asmodeus clearly heard this.
"Are you saying my level isn't even worth your attack?"
Hearing this, Iruma hastily explained.
"No, no, I'm like a small fry in front of you."
But in the ears of the other demons, this translated to something else.
"He's saying you're not even as good as a small fry!"
"Run away quickly!"
A vein popped on Asmodeus's forehead.
"This is a great humiliation. If magic doesn't work, then I'll use martial arts!" Asmodeus transformed his flame magic into a longsword and charged at Iruma. Lord Shesi's mouth curved into a smile when he saw this. It was settled.
Ever since Lord Shesi learned about his younger brother's talent in this area, he strongly encouraged him to learn Baguazhang from his previous life's country. Even Lord Shesi would have to put in a lot of effort to break through this martial art. As expected, Iruma first caught Asmodeus's arm with one hand, then sidestepped and retreated. Unexpectedly, Asmodeus, who had been pushed back, couldn't stop his momentum and charged towards a female demon nearby. Seeing this, Iruma quickly reached back and hugged Asmodeus's waist, intending to use his body weight to make Asmodeus fall. Suddenly, a strange sensation came over him. At this moment, he suddenly remembered what the host in the auditorium had said.
"If you chant, you won't have to worry about falling."
The spell forcefully stopped Iruma's falling motion, and Iruma Just right gave Asmodeus a German suplex.
At this moment, several members of the Student Council also ran over.
"What's going on? A duel right after enrollment? How awful!"
Meanwhile, the demons began to cheer.
Lord Shesi walked over and looked at Asmodeus, who was lying headfirst on the ground.
"A classic scene... that must hurt quite a bit. Iruma, are you okay? Let's go, let's take him to the infirmary," Lord Shesi said.
The next morning, Lord Shesi and Iruma looked at the largest page of the campus newspaper, each with different expressions.
"Forbidden spells are really something. You usually can't perform such moves," Lord Shesi said.
"Oni-chan, don't make fun of me."
Inside the Chairman's office.
Sullivan was looking at the newspaper and praising.
"He truly is my grandson. He has a limitless future."
Lord Shesi and Iruma were walking down the corridor, chatting and laughing, though it was mostly Lord Shesi talking and laughing, while Iruma was looking worried, thinking about yesterday's events.
Suddenly, Asmodeus walked up to the two of them and knelt on one knee in front of Iruma.
"I admit defeat. I was thoroughly convinced by yesterday's duel, and you mercifully sent me to the infirmary. I, Asmodeus, am extremely grateful. The loser must bow to the victor, that is the rule of demons. From now on, I am Lord Iruma's subordinate! Oh, and these are the books promised to Lord Shesi." Asmodeus first expressed his feelings to Iruma, then handed the two books to Lord Shesi.
"Ah! Ah? Huh?" Iruma was instantly so surprised he didn't know what to say, stammering incoherently.
"Oh, thanks." Lord Shesi, on the other hand, was much more normal. After all, he had already known about this in his previous life.