Chivalry of a Dark Knight [Batman x Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry]

CH12: An Inspiration (prt 4)

Once again, Bruce found himself marveling at the sheer scale of the campus of Hagun Academy. In addition to their gyms and arenas, they also had their own indoor swimming pools. In fact, the large structure had two pools separated by the shower and changing rooms. One was a competition style pool with an attached diving well, which was currently undergoing routine cleaning, and the other was by no means smaller but it looked more designed for leisure than serious training.

And to Bruce's dismay, leisure seemed to be on almost every student's mind today. Some of them have brought flotation devices, rubber balls and toys. The girls took longer to change than the boys but when they were done, they came flocking out. Giggling among each other while wearing different kinds of swimsuits which in turn prompted the boys to ogle and make sounds of awe.

Stella in particular was wearing quite an eye-catching number: a black laced bikini with white spots that exposed most of her skin. She walked like a fashion model, as expected of her royalty background, causing her large milky white breasts to bounce with each step. She was clearly dressed to impress...impress a certain F-rank knight that is.

Shizuku was also among the girls who attended and although she lacked Stella's proportions, her white and orange swim-dress brought out a cute Moe-quality which also drew gazes towards her.

"I'm so emotional right now." one of boys said shakily, trying to hold back his tears as a whole gallery of cute girls in swimsuits were arrayed before him.

"Thank you so much, Kurogane-sama. Following you all along until today really paid off!" another boy exclaimed as the others nodded with with tears in their eyes.

Ikki chuckled nervously as he scratched the side of his head.

"Erm, Thanks you guys, but it's only been a couple of days."

Bruce shook his head with a slight wry smile. He couldn't exactly blame those boys. After all, his previous public persona was a womanizer so he was definitely far from being a prude. He can appreciate an attractive female body.

"Don't get any ideas. They're still minors." he warned himself.

After that mental decree, Bruce noticed something from the corner of his eye. Narrowing his eyes in suspicion, he quickly turned towards the form peeking out of the corner of the pool's entryway only to see it disappear. He did manage to catch the flap of long flowing dark blue hair. Was there someone spying on him?

"Bruce?"

Hearing Ikki's voice caused him to turn back around to see the F-rank and the other boys looking at him curiously.

"You're still in your uniform, aren't you going to join us?" Ikki asked.

All the other male students were already wearing swimming trunks. Till now, Bruce hadn't bother changing and just stood around.

"I think I'll just watch." Bruce said with a small smile. "Besides, I don't have a pair of trunks on me."

"That won't be a problem." a voice sounded out.

"Alice!?" Ikki blurted in surprise.

Ikki jump a bit when Nagi appeared next him out of nowhere. The effeminate boy was dressed in a one-piece body suit that hugged his lean frame. In a smooth motion, he presented a clear plastic bag that appeared to contain a peice of men's swimwear.

"Ta-dah! It's just your size too." he chimed with his eyes closed and his smile like a fox's.

Bruce narrowed his eyes slightly. He still didn't trust Nagi but there was there was not much he could do about the situation. He didn't know what the boy knew or didn't know, nor what he did or plans on doing. And what complicated matters was that subject was close friends with Ikki, Stella and Shizuku. He couldn't openly confront him while knowing so little. So for now, he'll have to play along like nothing happened.