The Lucky Cultivator in Disboard

96 Sudden Death Runoff

Jibril decided to use the vacation days for her own fun, and started to visit the world.. Visiting Europe, America, and every other continent, however..

Xiao Qiangwei was checking his phone and found some strange news..

"Unknown Object caught in air in Russia"

"Too fast for scientists to identify it"

"Aliens in USA"

"Splitting Italy's clouds in two"

"Saved the Mexico from an incoming Tsunami by crashing through it"

"Unidentified Flying Object may be a secret weapon of North Korea"

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Xiao Qiangwei: Jibril?

Jibril appeared beside him with a smile.

Jibril: Yes?

Xiao Qiangwei: Where were you at 12:39 yesterday?

Jibril: I was over the sky of Italy.

Xiao Qiangwei: Well, you got caught..

Then he showed her the posts, surprising her.

Jibril: I swore I flew at hypersonic speed..

Xiao Qiangwei: It doesn't matter, I was a bit curious and fortunately they were unable to identify you. How was the trip?

Jibril: It was really nice, did His Highness know that a piece of the Devourers' ship crashed at Notre Dame?

Xiao Qiangwei flinched and faked a smile.

Xiao Qiangwei: Y-Yeah.. W-Well, let's go to school, the seven days are ended.

Jibril: You are right. Miss Mei, we are going!

Xiao Mei: You can call me only Mei if you want, good luck with today at the Sudden Death Runoff Election.

Xiao Qiangwei: Thanks, bye!

Then Xiao Qiangwei and Jibril left the home and teleported out from there, blocking some cameras' signal, they teleported to the academy and walked to the entrance, meanwhile Xiao Qiangwei looked up, at the absence of the dome made of Life Fiber going at sonic speed as a barrier.

Instead, there was Satsuki ready to talk over the tower.

Satsuki: Fellow comrades of Honnoji Academy! You have done well to struggle through seven days of mortal combat to gather here to take part in the Sudden Death Runoff Election!

However, your battle has only just begun! Every battle over the last seven days has been recorded! With that in mind, I will begin by designating new 3 star students based on the results of the battle here!

The ground started to vibrate while everyone let out a surprised cry. And then, 5 pillars came out.

Satsuki: Those standing atop them will be considered front-runner candidates, and the election will be conducted!

Coincidentally, one of the pillars was under Xiao Qiangwei and Jibril's feet, letting them getting on top of it without even moving a muscle.

In the other pillars, the ones that came on the top were Ryuko, Gamagori, Nonon and Inumuta.

Satsuki: Well, well. I see you aren't called the Elite Four for nothing.

Nonon: Did you expect anything else?

Ira: Lady Satsuki! We, the Elite Four, hereby propose a new rule for the Sudden Death Runoff Election! We each wish to be allowed to face Ryuko Matoi in single combat.

Everyone roared in amazement, while Xiao Qiangwei raised an eyebrow.

Nonon: If we're going to fight her anyway, this grand stage is the place for it.

Inumuta: I believe it to be a fitting way to cap off the climax of the Natural Election.

Xiao Qiangwei: ..

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Everyone looked at Xiao Qiangwei for his comment.

Xiao Qiangwei: What? I don't give a fuck about it, I could fight everyone here at the same time and easily come out victorious, I don't need to participate at this strange rule.

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Students: He's pretty arrogant.. / Yeah, he is..

Xiao Qiangwei: I can hear you!

Satsuki: And about her?

She pointed with her sword at Jibril, who smiled and said.

Jibril: I will just accompany my master, I will not participate at this meeting between ants.

Satsuki: Alright. This should prove just as amusing, huh?

Then the ground vibrated again, and a sixth pillar came out at the center of the area, but it was 10 times bigger than the pillars where Xiao Qiangwei was standing.

Satsuki: This is a king of the hell final battle! Matoi! Battle the Elite Four and emerge victorious! Do so, and I shall tell you the details of your father's death.

Ryuko: Say what!?

Ira Gamagori turned to Ryuko and said.

Ira: Matoi! This is where I will face you in battle!

Ira Gamagori used his whip to reach the arena and continued to talk.

Ira: I am Lady Satsuki's impenetrable shield! And this is where I am going to crush you!

Ryuko smirked and activated her Kamui.

Ryuko: I accept!

After that, she jumped to the arena and came to Ira Gamagori's front.

Nonon: What's this? You talk like you're going to be the first to fight.

Satsuki: It had already been decided who will fight when. Haven't you noticed that the pillars you stand on are of different heights? The more students you have defeated, the higher your pillar. Gamagori defeated the fewest, so he is first. Then Inumuta will fight, following by Jakuzure and then Qiangwei.

Xiao Qiangwei: Whatever..

Inumuta: How did you defeated so many students? You weren't seen anywhere at the Honno City.

Xiao Qiangwei: It's their fault to try to blackmail me with my mother and disturb me when I was in bed. At least be lucky that I erased the corpses afterwards...

At the second sentence, Ira Gamagori and Ryuko blushed a bit, remembering what really happened at night..

Nonon: Well, well. The one who suggested this is at the top of the lineup, huh? It's sweet that you're so considerate of your fellow students, Gama.

Ira: All I did was defend myself when attacked. Still I suppose this means that you three won't get a chance at her!

Xiao Qiangwei: You talk as if I really care..

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Ryuko got pissed off and yelled at Big G.

Ryuko: What's the holdup!? Get to it, already!

Ira: Why are you in such a hurry? The battle begins at 1pm!

Ryuko: Eh?

She looked down, and sat that it was only the 8:55am.

Ryuko: What difference does the time make? Let's get it over with!

Ira: No, we will abide by the schedule. That is what discipline is about! That is what the rules are about!

Some time passed..

Inumuta and Xiao Qiangwei were playing poker..

Inumuta: HOW CAN YOU GET SO MANY ROYAL FLUSHES!?

Some time passed..

Xiao Qiangwei: Delicious as always!

Jibril: You are right!

They were eating Xiao Mei's lunch that she prepared for them.

Some time passed..

FInally it was time, the spectators' seats were full of students.

Satsuki: Begin!