Fate DxD

Chapter 77

"Incredible Senji-sama!" Inaho exclaimed.

"Impressive, but I still did better." Usui proudly boasts.

"It was so cool!" Ochaco exclaims, raising her arms in the air.

"It wasn't as powerful as last time, but I didn't know magic circuits could be used in this way..." Iida tries to see the ball in the distance.

"It lacks style." Yuga says.

I let out a satisfied sigh, straightening up and switching off my magic circuits, letting the layer of energy gradually dissipate, evaporating into thin air.

"What the hell, Senji?!" I turn to Bakugo, who charges towards me, creating explosions to go faster, he's completely furious. "How can you do this kind of thing in such a short time...?!"

I move into position, ready to intercept him, when weaves catch him around the waist and head, stopping him in his tracks.

"Gaah!" He gasps, his explosions suddenly stopping. "Guuuh... Damn it! These clothes . I can't... And my explosions...? What's going on...?"

"This is my 'special capture weapon'." Aizawa steps toward us, using his "sling" to grab Bakugo. "A weave made from an alloy of steel wires and carbon nanofibers! Raah! Don't make me use my power so much... My eyes are dry, damn it!"

"Wow! It's Eraser Head!" Inaho exclaims.

(...So that's why Inaho didn't recognize him right away. Eraser Head, an under-the-radar hero capable of stopping powers with a single glance, that's why his eyes turned red...)

"We're wasting time. Get ready for the next test." Aizawa releases Bakugo.

"Is everything all right? You had a nosebleed." Ochaco approaches me.

"Hm? Ah yes, I'm fine, just a slight backlash." I turn to her.

"Senji-sama..." Inaho approaches in turn, worried.

"..." I turn to Bakugo, who seems to be in the midst of an internal conflict, looking at the ground. "It's all right Inaho, it's all behind me. Even if it isn't for him, I won't hesitate to make him understand."

She nods, under Ochaco's confused look, then we head for the next test. I turn one last time, seeing Bakugo's hateful gaze on me.

The final tests went off without a hitch, and I was always able to maintain a good pace and take average marks. Which gives me confidence in the final scoreboard.

"It's time to present the results." Aizawa declares.

"I like that attitude you have." Ddraig tells me.

(What do you mean?)

"You exude confidence and self-worth. Like a true dragon. That's something I hoped to see someday."

(These are just physical exercises, with the use of my power. It's not the most complicated thing anyway.)

"The total is simply the sum of each of your scores." Explains Aizawa. "If I give all your scores, it will take a million years, so I'll reveal them all at once."

"*sigh* Can't you just take compliments when you get them?"

"Ah yes, that whole 'expulsion' thing, that was a lie." Aizawa announced suddenly.

Everyone's eyes widen, mouths agape, completely taken aback by what he's just said.

"It made perfect sense as a ruse to get the best out of your performance." He said with a satisfied smile.