Isekai No Gakusei: Students From Another World
Surprise

"Shiro," Tora put on her robe and stood by the door of the tent.

"What's up, Tora-kun?"

"I'm going to go looking for groceries" Tora said as she set her foot out in the cold. "You stay here. Just in case if Esema-sama returns."

"Alright," Shiro nodded.

Tora leaves Shiro alone.

Shiro took a lazy breath. He leaned in with his hands, and stared into the void. He muttered with an empty face, and moved his ears without reason.

"Darren-sama, where did he go?" Mumbled. "How many days has it been but he hasn't returned. Is there some sudden business?"

Shiro let out a long breath. He fixed his sitting position while looking at the ceiling.

"It's the first time I've met a human like him" he said to himself. "When he was our Master, he somehow became familiar and treated us like friends."

"He was very humble and did not hesitate to help monsters. It's so unique."

His murmur instantly stopped when suddenly someone appeared from the door. Upon seeing her, it turned out that it was not Tora, but rather someone with a head covering, and some people with her.

Shiro was immediately startled and stood up. He took a fighting position, just like Darren had taught him.

"Who are you?" Shiro asked while being vigilant. Previously, Darren told him that he should not attack anyone, unless threatened. "Do you want to be here?"

The crowd was silent with no answer. The hooded person started to take out a sword from his hand and pointed it at Shiro.

Shiro was startled and jumped backwards to keep his distance. But they were inside the tent, so a close combat might happen.

That person swung his sword towards Shiro quickly. Shiro avoided although it was a bit difficult because the place was narrow.

"I have to get this guy out, or I won't be benefited. But the thing is, his friends are guarding the door of the tent. I can't go out" Shiro thought.

Shiro held his hand forward, towards that person. While concentrating, he began chanting the spell he had tried before with Darren.

"Ice Elemental: Icicle Darts!" Her speech. Ice needles appeared and slid towards the person.

But he easily repelled everything with a sword. He was very relaxed as if the attack meant nothing.

Shiro was panicking. He felt that the enemies he faced were on a higher level than him. But he remembered one of the things Darren taught him.

"Don't go forward if you're sure you're going to lose. Because winning by relying on luck will not result in anything."

"You must understand your strength and the strength of the enemy. If the enemy is stronger, create multiple scenarios. Plan your actions and be on standby to anticipate enemy action."

"Consider every favorable and unfavorable factor for every scenario."

"At least that's what Sun Tzu said"

Shiro refocused on the fight. "I don't know who Sun Tzu is, but what Darren-sama taught me is very useful."

"I have to use another way!" Shiro said to himself. "How to keep up with his strength."

Shiro turned around and saw a bucket full of water nearby. He immediately picked it up and threw the contents towards the person.

The byurr!! The man's clothes were soaked.

"Ice Elemental: Froze!" Shiro threw ice magic at the person.

The wet clothes instantly froze. The man was still unable to move. Shiro was satisfied to see that, and immediately launched another attack.

"Good, this is my chance to beat him!" Shiro cast his next spell. "Ice Elemental: Icicle Darts!"

But before the attack slid, the person suddenly cast a spell.

"Fire Elemental: Heat Wave" said the man melting ice on his shirt and he was released from the ice.

He clasped his sword again and blocked Shiro's ice needles like before. After that, he retaliated with another attack.

"Non-elemental Spell: Speed!"

It moves quickly, even if it is in a tight spot. He moved straight towards Shiro and clasped his wrist.

Grabbs!!! He then pushes and sticks his sword around Shiro's neck, but does not scratch it.

Shiro could not move. Not because of that man, but because he couldn't. He was too scared, and his mind started to panic.

"Shiro!" Tora suddenly enters, breaks down from the roof of the tent and lands right between Shiro and the man. The man let Shiro go and took a few steps back.

"Shiro, are you okay?" Tora asked while being vigilant.

"Y-yes, I'm fine. Thank you Tora-kun," Shiro replied back to his senses.

"Who are they? Why are they here?"

"I don't know. They suddenly came and attacked me."

Shiro and Tora looked back at the person. He looked relaxed as if waiting for them to attack first. Swinging his sword playfully, and looking at them, even though his face was covered in a veil.

Tora suddenly whispered in Shiro's ear. They seem to be planning something. While the person does not seem to be concerned with what they are planning.

Shiro nodded, as Tora explained what she should do.

"Use your ice magic" Tora said.

"Good."

Tora and Shiro took up their positions again. They stared at the person, who was already swinging his sword casually.

"Non-elemental Spell: Slow!" Tora directed her spell at that person. Just in case he doesn't attack them at close range. "Now, Shiro!"

Shiro nodded while launching his attack. "Ice Elemental: Icicle Darts!"

Ice needles appeared and shot towards the person at high speed.

That person was already preparing to anticipate the attack. He raised his sword and prepared to slash every needle.

But...

"Wind Elemental: Wind Control!" Tora cast her wind magic.

Seeett! Shiro's ice needles suddenly changed direction. The needles scattered and attacked from all directions. Right, left, front, back, and up.

The person tried to dodge, but his movements had slowed down. There was no other choice, he had to slash everything with his sword.

The cling! Clangs! Some of the needles were cut, but it was lacking. One of the needles slid and aimed for his head.

The man was surprised. He lowered his head to avoid. But the needle stabbed his head and opened it.

"You've grown" said the man, showing his face, which turned out...

Th-da!!!

"Get-sama!" Say Shiro and Tora simultaneously. They left their fighting positions and approached Darren.

"Oh, Esema-sama. We've been waiting for you" Shiro said.

"Sorry, yeah. I'm making you anxious" Darren replied. "Something happened suddenly."

"Huff, I thought it was a real bad guy" Tora said.

"Sorry, I just wanted to make a little surprise" Darren replied. "After all, I also want to see how far you can go. And it turns out you've grown."

Shiro turned to the crowd behind Darren. They all started removing their headgear as well.

"Then, who are they? Esema-sama?" Shiro asked as he pointed at the crowd.

"They are Friedlich's soldiers" Darren replied casually.

Shiro and Tora were surprised, but Darren calmed them down. He explained how they met and allied.

"So, the Erobernesian army used them to lure you?" Said Tora while grinning her chin. "Sorry if I'm sassy. But, what exactly is your relationship with Erobernesia?"

Darren jerks. He forgot that Tora didn't know anything about him. In his heart he cried out: "Kamprett, I forgot he's a genius."

"Esema-kun is a defected Erobernesian official," Akira suddenly said. "He is a person with special talents. That's why they're after him."

"Oh, so. I-i understand. Thank you for the explanation" Tora said. "And you... If it's not wrong you're the Emerald Green, right?"

"Yes, that's me" replied Akira. "Your master, Dar-Esema-kun called me Akira. You can call me that too."

"All right, Akira-san."

Akira turned to Darren. He patted her on the shoulder.

"I'll go report to the general" he said.

"Reporting about how the Erobernesians are using you?"

"Yes, even though I hate to admit it. But we have been used, that is the fact. But we can also survive because of you, Esema-kun," Akira continued as he stepped away with his troops.

"Oh yes," Akira suddenly stopped for a moment to say something, "If tomorrow morning there is a royal train coming here. Don't be surprised, yeah. It was a direct invitation by the General."

"Eh, how can you?"

"I'll report everything. Including your great abilities. If the General is interested, he will definitely invite you to have a chat."

Darren nodded. "All right, I get it. Thanks."

Akira leaves Darren's camp waving.

"Bright..." Darren exhaled. "Truly an unexpected journey."

"Esema-sama," Shiro approached Darren with food. "It's late, you better eat first."

"Ah, yes. Thank you, Shiro," Darren took the food and sat down.

"So he's the Emerald Green?" Follow Shiro while sitting next to Darren who is eating.

"Yes" Darren replied briefly as he was chewing food.

"I didn't think she was a girl" Shiro said.

"Yes, me too. It's totally unexpected."

Tora also joined them. "Esema-sama, should we be wary of Friedlich's army?" His question.

"It doesn't seem necessary" replied Darren confidently. "I'm sure they won't bother us. And in fact, they'll probably have an alliance with us."

"All right, I get it. Esema-sama."

Darren got up from his seat and looked up at the sky. The stars scattered in the darkness of the night, and the light of the moon illuminated the view of the city from afar. What a beautiful night.

"Tora," said Darren slowly, "There's something I have to tell you."

"What is it, Esema-sama?"

Darren turned his face to look at Tora seriously. He approached her and placed his hand on Tora's shoulder.

"It's something very important" he said, becoming more and more mysterious.

Darren immediately raised his right hand and pointed upwards.

"Rab the tent. You have to fix it" he said.

"Eh?"

"Yes my. I really didn't expect you to jump out of the sky and break through the roof so easily" Darren put his hand on his face. "Because the roof has to be repaired. It will be dangerous if we sleep and suddenly it rains. You don't want to be drenched in the rain when you're having a good dream?"

"Well, Esema-sama," replied Tora awkwardly.

While Shiro was smiling watching the behavior of the two of them.

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"My boss is very unique, yes." ~Shiro, 2021~