I Was the Strongest Sword God in My Past Life

part 84

2 – Donate a drone camera for each person.

[The equipment is too expensive for students!]

3 – Donate 10% of the profits to the school.

[The donor can decide as they please!]

4 – Promote the party once every hour.

[We’ll be in charge of outdoor activities from now on! ^3^♥ The promotional video should be at least 30 seconds!]

Brodo was furious.

He was angry at Amy’s tyrannical contract conditions and angry at himself for having to accept them.

“Okay, I’ll do it. I’ll report to the President and try to accommodate Amy’s requirements as much as possible.”

Brodo clenched his teeth and smiled at Amy.

“Okay, then I’ll count on you.”

The contract was a complete victory for Amy.

* * *

Gate Management Chief Metis.

His office was not a place where anyone could just walk in.

Zhang Jian, the director of the Central Agency, was one of the highest authorities representing the government.

However, he also had a difficult opponent.

“Ah, Mr. Dennis. I’ve heard that you’ve arrived.”

“I’m late, I suppose.”

“Ha ha, you’re very busy, so it’s understandable. Please, sit down first.”

“Okay.”

Dennis Raphael.

He had obtained only four skills from the Gate, earning him a legendary reputation.

After Isiss, his rival, died at the 7th Gate, he became the only remaining 7th-grade Sabeur.

Dennis was the strongest Sabeur.

What was even more surprising was that he was only in his thirties.

“This public promise has caught the attention of the Council.”

“Strong students will surely succeed.”

As Dennis’s golden eyes met his, Mitis felt as if he had been pierced by something.

In his prime, Mitis was a 6th-grade Sabeur, known as a veteran of the Gate, but Dennis was a being that surpassed his strength.

“However… is it true that the Council sent Mr. Dennis to the Gate Management Bureau?”

Mitis cautiously asked Dennis, who was not concerned about the government’s designated rank.

Dennis, like a habit, smoothed his long silver hair.

“It’s only they who know yet.”

The outer reason for Dennis’s dispatch to the Gate Management Bureau was an examiner.

Although it was a virtual Gate, the difficulty level was 4 to 5 grades. Sending Dennis, a master, to evaluate the students’ skills was the Council’s intention.

However, the inner reason was the Gate Management Bureau’s security.

Not long ago, Desire had declared war on the Central Agency.

[Our Desire will attack the Gate Management Bureau.]

So far, the members of Desire known to have been revealed included a 6th-grade Sabeur. They were too powerful to be considered individual terrorists.

Therefore, it was not a good idea to delay the schedule by being intimidated, as it would be equivalent to the Central Agency surrendering to Desire.

So, the Sabeur sent was Dennis.

Mitis looked at him with a sense of confidence.

“With Dennis here, the enemy will probably change their plans if they think about it. Since you’re here, let’s have a look at the real strength of the vanguard together. The vanguard of Arkan and Selya Academy is a party that’s on a different level from other parties.”

Gossip is rampant, isn’t it?

News.

Dennis didn’t show any interest in the battle survival, let alone any student. He was at the peak of all active sabers.

He wouldn’t take an interest in an undergraduate student, let alone one who hadn’t graduated. However, Meter smiled and said,

“Go check it out yourself. It’s definitely going to exceed your expectations.”

Meter’s words made Dennis issue a warning, not a warning.

“My standards are high.”

By the time Dennis became a sophomore, he had already reached the level of a 5th-grade saber. Literally, a monster. To satisfy him, it was impossible with ordinary abilities. However, Meter said confidently,

“You can expect it.”

From Meter’s perspective, even Jen was not inferior to Dennis in terms of being a monster.

***

The cutting-edge city of Central.

A group of designers gathered in a high-rise building there. The cityscape was visible from the window, and next to it, seven chairs were placed.

However, there were only four people.

They were a select group that pursued a minority.

The leader gave a gathering order, but it was far from the word “unity”.

“What’s with the four of us again? I know the leader didn’t come, but where did the 4th and 6th go?”

Faytal looked at the empty chair and raised his eyebrows, as if he had become disillusioned. Chloe shrugged her shoulders as if she had expected it.

“The 4th and 6th are too unpredictable. I naturally thought they wouldn’t come.”

The free 4th.

The 6th didn’t like group behavior.

As Chloe had expected, they didn’t come, and someone burst out laughing with a loud voice.

“Hahahaha! That’s right! They didn’t come, so it’s more convenient that way!”

The name of the robust man sitting next to him was Teton. His number was 2, and his body was filled with muscles, making him look like a rock.

Teton was always confident.

“This time, students from the Gate Management Office are coming, aren’t they? That’s great. I’ve been wanting to see that little brat who’s so good at illusions.”

Teton clenched his fist as he spoke, and his massive strength was evident.

The table he raised made a loud “thud” sound. His words made Chloe raise a fascinating eyebrow.

“Oh, Jen? That little brat is so annoying. Of course, I won’t acknowledge his illusions, but…”

Faytal laughed and nudged Chloe, his hand holding a chain with a pendant.

“Ah, I’ll admit it. Broadcasting from the perspective of the show, that guy is not ordinary. If he continues to grow like this, maybe you’ll understand? Or maybe he’ll become a big shot like that.”

Fetal’s words were meant as a joke, but Illusion’s voice had grown cold.

“Is that a serious threat?”

The pressure from the mana emanating from Illusion’s body and surrounding him was intense. His loyalty to his leader was unwavering.

In the end, it was Fetal who backed down. Illusion’s 3rd-level power was too much for Fetal’s 5th-level self to handle.

“Ah, kid~ It’s just a joke. Why are you getting so serious? And by the way, our intimidation tactics were quite frightening, don’t you think? Sending that Denzel directly. But that guy’s going to be shocked when he sees the leader.”

Fetal let out a laugh, and Cloaca was in a good mood as well.

“Hohoho, those expressions are hilarious. Clearly, those guys think the leader is dead, so they’ll be surprised.”

Numbers were a measure of strength for Designer, but 2nd and 7th were on equal terms. The priority of strength was uncertain, but…

Crack!

“…Dennis!”

Illusion clenched his fist and slammed it onto the table. Cloaca and Fetal were startled, and Teton calmly soothed Illusion’s anger.

“Calm down, Illusion. Dennis’s betrayal has failed, and the leader has survived. Our Designer is the proof.”

Designer was the greatest threat to the government. Their notorious reputation drew massive public attention. However, no one knew their goals or leader.

“…Oh, okay. I’ll put up with it. That guy’s dirty lies will end tomorrow.”

Illusion gazed out the window, looking down at the building below. On the first floor, a woman in black clothes with a white shawl stood.

Dark hair. Dark eyes.

A woman who could turn the entire surroundings into a dark, ominous atmosphere like a sumi-e painting. But Illusion felt at ease when he saw her.

“…Let’s meet the leader.”

* * *

The Gate Management’s Portal Room.

Today was the first day in history that students would challenge a high-level Gate. However, there were more staff and officials than the 100 students.

Guild members, broadcasting personnel, and academy teachers had all gathered.

“Wow, there are so many people.”

“It’s because the strategy team is challenging the 5th-level Gate for the first time in history.”

Arkan’s 3rd-year students Stella and Camille were employed at the Central Office for their extracurricular activities.

Stella gazed at each of the academies in front of the Portal, her tongue lolling out.

“There are also students there. Arkan, Sella, Croa, Plana… it’s more than two dozen.”

A sudden flash of speed. Stella’s swift glance.

Despite her grand name, she had an awkward side. Camille was always the one to calm her down.

“Evaluation scores won’t be reduced if you focus on security.”

“Wow, you really think Desire is coming?”

“Maybe not.”

“Don’t worry, I know how many Sabiners are waiting here, and even if Desire comes, I’ll protect you.”

Stella, who was evaluating as a childhood friend, looked at the evaluators.

“Look, aren’t you feeling reassured?”

The evaluators for this virtual gate strategy were numerous.

From the active Sabiners, including Ferma and Marceline who had ridden the train, to the Blue Moon and Jackson and Irelle, who were part of the guild of the Arkanas, and the school principals, Selphie and Selya, and the minister of Gates, Metis, and the strongest Sabiner, Dennis, they were all monitoring the gate strategy.

“If the strategy is laughable, I won’t entrust the gate even if it’s cleared.”

Minister Metis said, and Dennis nodded his head.

“I will be cautious in my judgment. Especially for the 5th-grade gate, I will keep an eye on it.”

The portal, like a wave of mana, was rippling.

Jean looked at his companions and said,

“Not everyone can shine at the gate. Quest, handicap, condition. There are countless variables at the gate.”

The companions’ gazes converged on Jean, each with their own thoughts, but Jean was trusted by his companions.

“So, the Sabiners have one task to do. Always making the best choice is what we should do.”

Jean’s encouraging speech.

Ferma muttered to herself, not pleased with something.

“A bunch of amateur students, acting like they’re experts just by listening to the story?”

Ferma’s words made Keira laugh at Jean.

“That’s true. And students getting 5th-grade? It’s foolish to rely solely on combat power and charge into the gate.”

Although Keira had never cleared a 5th-grade gate, he continued to mock Jean.

After the train incident, Marceline’s speaking rights had been reduced, but she was just listening, her eyes twitching with annoyance.

‘Those seniors are just making a big deal out of nothing. Ugh.’

Marceline’s gloomy expression, but a giant hand, like a doton, landed on her shoulder.

“Hmm, Marceline, you don’t seem happy.”

“No, I’m fine.”

Marceline’s one hope was that Jean’s strategy would clear the 5th-grade gate and make Ferma yield. Although it was noticeable, Marceline was secretly cheering for Jean.

‘Hang in there!’

Meanwhile, Zhen was looking at the screen next to the portal, steeling himself.

“This is the 5th-grade virtual gate. Who knows if I can recover my strength.”

[ – Hunter’s Night]

Location – Sky City

Difficulty – 5th-grade

Zhen closed his eyes.

This moment, his heart was racing as always. He didn’t know what kind of world and event awaited him on the other side of the gate, just like he had given a speech to himself.

A distant space far from safety.

But in order to save this world, someone had to conquer this space.

Zhen’s thoughts were settled, and he opened his eyes.

“Let’s win.”

As a party leader, Zhen’s words were a signal for the initially planned Arcana, Selya Alliance to stretch out their feet towards the portal like one body.

* * *

The Central headquarters of G-channel, set up in Sentral.

Among the 30 staff members, Brodo was in charge of overall management, having set a viewing record in the Battle Survival broadcast.