"Conversations"
'Thoughts'
Nicknames
[Skill Name]
A/N Hey guys! This will be my second fanfic, and it's about Chivalry of a Failed Knight! Although there are not many readers in the Rakudai Fanfiction community, I wanted to write about it since I'm attached to the story. So, this story will begin after Volume 9. Ikki will be overpowered after his awakening, and for those who want StellaxIkki and Ikki to be a "god", I hope this fanfiction will not disappoint you. So without further ado, let us begin, shall we?
P.S. some elements from other anime might be included. Don't worry, and I will probably add 1-2 of them. The story will be AU, and there might be some OC that I'll introduce. Won't follow canon in terms of relationships. Sorry to let down you readers who want me to follow canon.
"Rank F - The Worst One Ikki Kurogane had beaten the Rank A - Crimson Princess, Stella Vermillion! I now announce the 62nd Seven Stars Sword Art Festival Winner is Ikki Kurogane, the Crownless Sword King!"
Ikki achieved his ultimate goal - becoming the Seven Stars Sword King.
From being the Worst One to Sword God, this is such a change for Ikki.
Moreover, he defied his fate and became one of the superhuman in this world.
Stella and Ikki suffered critical damage after the finals. They were both sent to the hospital and rest. Surprisingly, Ikki woke up fifteen minutes after he was sent into the hospital, but he didn't know why. Figuring out the true meaning of why he is fighting for, he decided to claim the girl next to him forever.
Stella Vermillion, the Second Princess of Vermillion Empire, is a beautiful young woman of average height with a beautiful face, soft white skin, and ruby eyes. She has long crimson hair tied into twin tails which is a feature that Ikki likes very much. She has a bewitching body, with a voluptuous figure.
When Stella was still sleeping, Ikki went to her bedside, staring at his fiance with lustful eyes. Her cute face, bouncy breast, sexy figure... made him proud of having the best girl in the whole world.
In the past, Stella had asked him to make love with him. However, Ikki rejected with the reason of respecting her parents. But at that time, he couldn't wait anymore as he realised it was his love for Stella that drove him to his limit. He never, wanted Stella to be claimed by another man.
He waited for Stella to wake up, and told her his resolve and wish.
With a nod, they began to go wild.
They used ten condoms in a night. For their first time, it was pretty scary.
After they made love, Ikki realised the sudden change of his body.
His magical power has risen dramatically, while his stamina has improved a lot as well. From this change, he felt like he will be able to use [Itto Shura] for ten times in a row. However, that's not what he is concerned the most.
He is now lying on his bed. Next to him is his beloved girlfriend and fiance, Stella Vermillion. After they returned to Hagun Academy, he requested the school's Director, Kurono Shinguuji, as known as the World Clock, to give them a king-sized bed. Kurono knows that they had chosen their eternal partner, so she arranged it for them immediately. Ikki stared at his wonderful girlfriend with passionate eyes, thinking about how perfect she is.
"Ikki... Please... Don't..." Stella murmured in her sleep.
Ikki giggled. He knows that Stella is dreaming about him during her sleep. Although it is quite embarrassing, he did the same too. His love for Stella sometimes caused him to have a naughty, yet a pleasant dream.
"Don't use ... your ... [Itto Shura at the night time] to me... People will notice it." Stella continued to murmur while having a satisfied and a lustful look. Ikki placed his right hand on Stella's cheek, and bring her head near Stella's ear, whispering :
"Haven't you experience before?"
Stella regained to her senses immediately - She opened her eyes and heard what Ikki just said. Being embarrassed, she punched on Ikki's abdomen making him scream.
He fell on the ground and screaming in pain.
"Oh no! Ikki I'm sorry!" Stella said while being guilty about hurting her beloved.
"Ugh... You overdid it, Stella. I'm okay though, although I'm quite hurt... Eh?"
Ikki couldn't felt the pain anymore. The damage was not critical, but Stella indeed did not hold back. Her fast reflexes caused her to put more strength in her punch, so Ikki would say that It is a decent punch. In the past, when Stella punched Ikki, he would need to rest of 6 hours at the bottom most before he can fight at a reasonable stance. But now, he can fight without causing much damage. What happened? He doesn't know.
"Ikki! Ikki Kurogane! Stella Vermillion's boyfriend! Stella's beloved!"
Hearing those words, Ikki escaped his thought.
"Oh, Stella."
"Mou, I thought you were dead for a while. Sorry that I hurt you. I'll take care of you today so just lay down and rest okay?" Stella winked at Ikki.
"Um... Stella. I'm not in pain."
"What are you saying?"
"This is weird. It is abnormal for me to recover quickly after fighting with you. Also, seems my magic capabilities are increased a lot as well! In general, I feel like I'm a lot powerful now!"
Stella is shocked to hear what Ikki just said. When she is dominating during the middle of the fight with Ikki, and he even made Ikki fall, he woke up on the count of nine and released a tremendous power which she afraid of. Besides, she felt a dragon presence inside him after it. It is bizarre, and Ikki is a Rank F as a Blazer! How come he had magic power inside of his body that even exceed hers? She couldn't figure it out.
When both of them are in doubt, Ikki's phone rang.
Ikki and Stella both looked at his phone, and the one who was calling him made them shocked and angry.
The current Japan Prime Minister, and the board chairman of Akatsuki Academy - Bakuga Tsukikage. He accepted the call and put it on speaker-
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"Hey, Kurogane-kun. It's been a long time."
The tone of Bakuga irritated him a lot, and he doesn't want to have any business with this wicked man who betrayed the League.
"What do you want? I'll give you 1 minute."
"Don't be so disrespectful to the Prime Minister. Well, I'm going to talk about what you did during the fight with Stella Vermillion."
Did Tsukikage know something about his body condition? If yes, then how come did he know about it?
"I'll make it short for you to understand. Your original fate is to lose to Stella Vermillion, yet your strong resolve of claiming the title of a King and the love for Stella Vermillion made you able to defy your destiny. Which means you are a superhuman now."
This conclusion shocked both Ikki and Stella. Their jaw both dropped at the same time and looked at each other with confusion.
"Hahaha. We call those kinds Desperado. Although, you are a different kind of Desperado. A very different one."
"What do you mean?"
"Being a Desperado, your limit will be raised a lot, and you will no longer be controlled by Fate. However, in your case, You had no limit at all. Your magical power, magic control, physical ability had risen dramatically. From those changes, I'm certain that your ranking should be beyond Rank A now."
Stella and Ikki were in a much worse state of confusion now. How come, a Rank F, became a superhuman that is beyond Rank A? After all Rank A is the highest right?
Having a doubt, Stella asked.
"Rank A is the highest, isn't it?"
They will never know that the following things that they are going to hear changed their aspect on the ranking system.
"Rank A is the highest? Nah. Never. Although Rank A is high, it is not as high compared to a superhuman class. Tell me, In online games, what's beyond A in terms of rating?"
Stella thought a bit, and she answered,
"S."
"Precisely. The highest and the most frightening class is called Rank S. In the modern day, only two people were able to achieve Rank S. The First one is Edelweiss, the strongest swordsman in the world, and the Second is the strongest member of the Union, Abraham Carter Psyon. And now, I'm going to introduce the third Rank S superhuman - Ikki Kurogane!"
"Don't screw with me Tsukikage!"
Ikki shouted and slammed the desk. He couldn't believe that Tsukikage is going to trick him by saying he is a superhuman that ranked S!? Ikki himself had been abandoned by his own family just because of his lack of talent and suffered physical and mental abuse from his own family. Right now, he only wanted to be with Stella, training with Stella and fight with his beloved lover and rival. However, Stella thought genuinely and realised Tsukikage might not be lying.
"Ikki, he might be telling the truth."
"Stella?"
"When I'm in Vermillion, there is a rumour of the existence of Rank S. When my father found out that I had talent, he thought I was Rank S. However, after measurement, I'm a top Rank A which should be the hardest to achieve Rank S. But Ikki, you are different. Your way of life, your sacrifices, your pain... made you what you are today. From now on, you will not be underestimated anymore. Being Rank S, you are super strong. At least top 3 in the world at this point. Ikki, you should be proud of yourself."
If Stella believed it, he got no reason to doubt Tsukikage's words.
"Very well. Then there should be a lot more Desperado existing in the world right? Why only three of them are being Rank S?"
"To answer your question, there are three levels of Desperado. The lowest level can defy fate itself, but with a slight increase in power. The middle level contains the power of changing fate and a huge increase in power as well. However, those two levels both have limits in their abilities."
Tsukikage coughed, and explained further-
"The highest level, which we call True Desperado, has the power to change the world much to its wish, and no limit in their ability. To release frightening power, their resolve is needed. Therefore, swordsman such as yourself can use your pride within yourself to release the power that can destroy everyone. However, your resolve is scarier as hell, I can say."
Ikki knew about it. His reason, resolve of fighting is to prove his love, worthiness as a husband. With Stella on his side, he can be stronger, and defeat every opponent to claim her, and protect her- even if his opponent is a god being. He will pass the barrier to overcome every single opponent who tried to hurt his precious, beloved Stella.
"Your resolve - To defeat and protect the Crimson Princess, to make everyone acknowledge your relationship with her, is genuinely frightening. Which is why, after you became a True Desperado, we had everything ready to eliminate you at all cost if you caused damage to anything before the call-"
"HEY! You are the one who is being disrespectful! What I want is to live with Stella peacefully - defeating everyone who stands in my way to the finals, face Stella, defeat her and show that no one will be able to take over my woman!"
"Ikki…"
Stella looked at him with teared eyes. However, Tsukikage interrupted.
"Calm down. I want to tell you that, although you are Rank S right now, we'll still need to keep this from a secret. Right now, If the Academy promote you into Rank A, then it's not a big deal right? Since you are the Seven Stars Sword King."
Ikki hesitated. He was a Rank F and being called as a disgrace by his family. However, because of this, he met his grandfather - Ryoma Kurogane. He became a swordsman and tried his best in every fight. He will never underestimate his opponents.
But right now? He is going to be promoted to Rank A because of his accomplishment in Seven Stars Sword Art Festival. Is that truly worthy? He asked himself. He doesn't hold any talent, yet he defeated the Crimson Princess which had various potential and high power. However, it was due to his training over the year, and because of Stella. Ikki loved everything of Stella - her cute face, bouncy breast, sexy body, Tsundere personality, jealous side... everything about her. It was because of her. He was able to reach this stage. When he almost failed, she was the one who made him stand again. When he was upset, she was the one who cared for and comforted him. When he was outraged, she was the one who calmed him down and made him regain his composure. If he is going to promote to Rank A, he will let Stella make the final decision.
"Stella."
"Hm?"
"Without you, I'm not going to be the man who I am today. So, the decision of me being graduated, promoted, you will decide everything about my life. I'll protect you with all cost. No matter when, where, I'll always be with you. So, Stella, I'll leave it to you. I love you so much."
Stella lost her composure. She cried immediately after hearing Ikki's determination of love for her. Ikki hugged her close to his chest and kissed her on her forehead. Stella hugged him back, tightening the hug to the extent that Ikki couldn't breathe anymore. She broke off the embrace and looked at Ikki, eyes to eyes.
"Ikki, I'm glad that I met you. Without you, I won't be able to live a happy life, nor I'll be able to be undefeated. You are the one who made my life extraordinary and shiny. As your future wife, I will support the decision of you being promoted to Rank A. I don't want you to be treated unequally with others. Even I don't treat you that way, and I know you are very strong, I'm frustrated to see people mistreat you and hurt you a lot. So, you are now the existence who surpassed me, and I'm going to exceed you by strengthening my resolve - Be Ikki's side forever, I swear with the bottom of my heart."
"Stella..."
"Ikki..."
Ikki put down his phone and held both of their hands together, staring one another. There's nothing but love between the two of them. The bond, their love exceed everything in the world.
"*COUGH* Please notice that I'm still here. So Kurogane-kun, do you accept your promotion?"
Ikki picked up the phone back up and said,
"Yes."
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[The former Worst One, the current Seven Stars Sword King, Ikki Kurogane has been promoted to Rank A!]
[During the final match in the festival with his fiance Crimson Princess, he awakened some strength, leading his final victory!]
Stella and Ikki finished their morning run and began to start their school life again. Being the second Rank A in the school (I think Shizuku is probably Rank B if I'm not mistaken. Please correct me if that's wrong.), he received a lot of attention from his schoolmates when he is walking inside the school with Stella.
"Nya! It's the Sword King!"
"He's no longer the Worst One! He is the best one!"
"Look! He is holding hands with the Princess!"
"Not only he is holding his hands with the Princess, but she is leaning her head on Ikki-senpai's shoulder!"
"I must say I'm impressed."
"Even though you are a Sword King, there's no way you need to conquer so many girls right?!"
"You already got Hime-sama, so stop!"
"I wish you can die..."
These are the mixed comments that he doesn't want to hear about. If Stella isn't with him, he will probably be angried by them. But he has no reason to.
The love of his life is standing next to her, and he will not love anyone else.
His resolve in loving his woman is firm enough to defeat everyone who dares to stand in his way.
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Stella is arguably in the best mood ever. Since Ikki opened up to her and telling her he belongs to him for eternity, she couldn't help but giggle.
When they finally passed through the crowd and walked into the classroom, a girl with peach blonde short hair reached Ikki. She hugged his arms close to her bosom and said,
"Senpai! I'm glad that a Sword King taught me Swordsman skills! Please, let me interview you!"
The short woman standing in front of Ikki is called Kagami Kusakabe. A first-year student like Ikki and Stella, and the founder of the newspaper club. Her little peach blonde hair can cover her forehead, as well as long enough on top, to make the sort of a single antenna on the top of her head. She also ties a red ribbon on both sides of her hair. With her cute face, many male students consider him as the second ideal girlfriend in Hagun. Of course, the first one is Stella and the Sword King's fiance, so they have to give up on her.
"What the hell.. he is conquering another woman... As expected of a King."
"Why! You got Stella-hime already! Why!"
The male students are upset by Kagami's action.
Ikki wants to accept it; however, his woman seems to be triggered by her action.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING KAGAMI! Ikki is mine! Mine alone! Don't you dare to take him!" Stella shouted in jealousy.
Ikki laughed at how Stella acted. In the past, she was a dignified princess with unbreakable pride. But now, she is just a cute teenage girl who tried to protect her boyfriend from being flirted by another woman.
He patted her head to calm her down. He said,
"It's ok. No matter what she is going to do, my heart will only belong to you, Stella. So don't worry."
Stella flustered and covered her hands to hide her embarrassment. After all, Ikki's sweet word just conquered his girl's heart. Stella hid her head on Ikki's chest, while returned with a warm embrace by Ikki.
"Okay you the couple, stop being so lovely even in the school. Besides, I won't steal Ikki-senpai from you. You as the Seven Stars Sword Queen, are truly terrifying. You will kill me if I have gone further. However, being the Queen, your only weakness is the King, which made you surrender with just words alone. Hahaha! I should take out my camera and report this!"
Before Ikki can stop her, she already took out her camera and began to take several photos. Ikki laughed weirdly while Stella is still hugging Ikki as she is still embarrassed.
After the class ended, Ikki walked home with Stella. Stella is filled with happiness because everyone acknowledged the fact that Stella is the King's precious wife and they will not dare to do anything towards him. However, she is quite concerned about a new nickname of her.
Seven Stars Sword Queen.
It is no doubt that both of the first-year made their way to the finals and fought each other. Although Stella lost, It was a remarkable performance. She was already embarrassed with the name, and if Ikki called her that she would faint immediately. However, things don't go her way.
"What's the matter, my Queen?"
Stella jumped and blushed. Her cheek is as red as her hair right now. Ikki giggled as he is the only man who can witness those cute moments of her precious girlfriend. He is glad that he met her, and he will never leave this woman. Never.
Ikki stopped walking and held Stella close to his chest. He realised he is the luckiest person ever in this world. Stella meant the world to him, and he treasures Stella more than his life. He declared this,
"Stella. You are my only woman. I love you forever. Please stay by my side."
He gently kissed Stella on her lips. That kiss is not intense, yet full of emotions.
Stella got teared up and smashed her lips onto Ikki's.
She slipped her tongue inside Ikki's mouth, and dominate him until she is out of breath.
Ikki doesn't understand why Stella did that, but he gladly accepted the kiss and enjoying every moment of Stella's dominance.
This lasted about six minutes, Stella finally let go as she is out of breath.
After she regained her composure, she looked at Ikki who is now smiling at her. At that moment, she decided. Ikki is the only man for her, for eternity. There is no way she will ever leave him, no matter in any circumstances.
"Ikki. My King, I also love you a lot. I'm sure that I love you more than you love me!"
She thought those words would touch Ikki, but the result contains both yes and no.
"I love you too! But there is no way you will surpass my love for you."
From that, they started a couple's fight.
"No! Ikki you don't understand! It's me!"
"You stupid Stella! You are wrong! I love you the most!"
"Baka Ikki! I love you more than anything!"
"Stop! Stella, you are completely wrong!"
"YOU are absolutely wrong, mister!"
"NO WAY!"
"Yes, you are!"
Just like that, they argued until they arrived home.
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A certain man called a certain someone.
"This is Kurogane."
"Yeah, Itsuki. Long time no sees."
"Emperor of Vermillion? I'm sorry for my son's behaviour-"
"I'm disgusted by you. Itsuki."
"..."
"Even though your son has no "talent", he proved his worthiness. However, you still don't acknowledge him. What a pity father."
"..."
"Just for the record, he is the new Desperado. He is not an ordinary one, but True Desperado, Rank S."
"..."
"Sword God, Ikki Kurogane. You are wrong about him."
"..."
"What a coward. Just for the record, if you dare to hurt your son, I'll not hesitate to reveal all those ugly things you had done."
"..."
After that, the man hung up.
He is the Emperor of Vermillion, Sirius Vermillion.
"Welcome to the family, son-in-law."
A/N Alright finished a significant chapter. Although you guys may think Ikki will be too OP at this point, I guess my boi should deserve some love. After all, Itsuki is a pain in the ass. I'll make Sirius acknowledge Ikki, unlike canon. So please review and tell me where I can improve! See you in the next chapter!
