落第騎士の英雄譚 Series by Riku Misora, 海空 りく

Modern mages, known as Mage-Knights, materialize their souls as armaments. Attending a school for Mage-Knights is Ikki Kurogane, a failed knight—the Worst One. One day, he is challenged by Stella, a Rank A knight, to a duel, putting lifelong servitude on the line... moreModern mages, known as Mage-Knights, materialize their souls as armaments. Attending a school for Mage-Knights is Ikki Kurogane, a failed knight—the Worst One. One day, he is challenged by Stella, a Rank A knight, to a duel, putting lifelong servitude on the line. What Ikki lacks in magical power, however, he makes up for with his unorthodox mastery of the sword, leading him to victory! “I’ll do it! Make me do whatever you want! Stupid creep!” Though she regrets her defeat, Stella begins to fall for Ikki. Meanwhile, in the battle for the top of the knight world, the Worst One begins to grab the attention of every Mage-Knight out there, becoming known as Another One! The curtain rises on Ikki’s school-based, sword-action underdog tale as he cuts through one powerful foe after another! © Riku Misora / illustrations © WON / SB Creative Corp. less

With the battle selection progressing well for Ikki and his friends, Ikki who has been sensing someone's presence for a week, finally decides to call out the stalker. The stalker, Ayase Ayatsuji, a third year student and daughter to a swordsman reveals that she has been on a slump and proceeds to ask Ikki to become her teacher in swordsmanship... moreWith the battle selection progressing well for Ikki and his friends, Ikki who has been sensing someone's presence for a week, finally decides to call out the stalker. The stalker, Ayase Ayatsuji, a third year student and daughter to a swordsman reveals that she has been on a slump and proceeds to ask Ikki to become her teacher in swordsmanship. Accepting her request as he begins to train her, Ikki starts to find out there is more to Ayase than meets the eye when a Blazer from another school becomes involve and harasses Ayase. The situation worsened as he and Ayase are pitted against each other for their next match. less

“This fight will be the true test of my limits!”As the selection battles approach their final stages, the most accomplished students must now face each other in combat. In hopes of facing the future together with her beloved brother, Shizuku uses every last bit of strength at her disposal to challenge the most powerful knight in the school: Raikiri.Meanwhile, the Kurogane family is forced to bare its fangs as Ikki’s reputation continues to grow... more“This fight will be the true test of my limits!”As the selection battles approach their final stages, the most accomplished students must now face each other in combat. In hopes of facing the future together with her beloved brother, Shizuku uses every last bit of strength at her disposal to challenge the most powerful knight in the school: Raikiri.Meanwhile, the Kurogane family is forced to bare its fangs as Ikki’s reputation continues to grow. Caught up in their dastardly scheme, he is taken prisoner, and the world threatens to tear apart his relationship with Stella. In the midst of it all, fatigue takes over both his body and mind, and his most powerful foe yet stands before him as his final opponent.The third and final part of the Selection Battle Arc has Ikki facing the final obstacles in his meteoric rise to fame! He continues his charge to the peak of the Seven Stars, slicing his way through every hardship that befalls him!© Riku Misora / illustrations © WON / SB Creative Corp. less

Ikki and the rest of Hagun Academy’s representatives are made to share a training camp with Tohoku’s leading school, Kyomon Academy, as they and their coaches begin preparing for the Seven Stars Battle Festival. Everything goes off without a hitch—until Hagun Academy falls victim to a sudden assault.“I’m going to need you to fall. You will be the stepping stones that lead to our success... moreIkki and the rest of Hagun Academy’s representatives are made to share a training camp with Tohoku’s leading school, Kyomon Academy, as they and their coaches begin preparing for the Seven Stars Battle Festival. Everything goes off without a hitch—until Hagun Academy falls victim to a sudden assault.“I’m going to need you to fall. You will be the stepping stones that lead to our success.”Ikki, Stella, Hagun’s student council, and the others come face-to-face with Akatsuki, a powerful gang of Blazers from the dark underbelly of society. Just as the fires of war begin to rage, a supposed ally unsheathes the dagger of betrayal! Worse yet, Ikki's path to knighthood is blocked by the strongest Blazer in the entire world!What will come of this premature confrontation? A fierce battle awaits at the boundary between hope and despair, the place where dreams and reality intersect!© Riku Misora / illustrations © WON / SB Creative Corp. less

“I’ve finally made it.”The Seven Stars Battle Festival is rife with confusion as a result of Akatsuki Academy’s forceful entrance. Nevertheless, as he prepares to take the stage he’s long dreamed of, Worst One Ikki Kurogane’s heart leaps in exultation. Even in the face of Akatsuki’s unopposed interference and Stella’s delayed arrival, Ikki swears anew that he will fight at his absolute best after he meets his first opponent, Seven Stars King Yuudai Moroboshi... more“I’ve finally made it.”The Seven Stars Battle Festival is rife with confusion as a result of Akatsuki Academy’s forceful entrance. Nevertheless, as he prepares to take the stage he’s long dreamed of, Worst One Ikki Kurogane’s heart leaps in exultation. Even in the face of Akatsuki’s unopposed interference and Stella’s delayed arrival, Ikki swears anew that he will fight at his absolute best after he meets his first opponent, Seven Stars King Yuudai Moroboshi.However, in a cruel twist of fate, his brother, Gale Sword Emperor Ouma Kurogane, appears before him. He attempts to hold his own against Ouma’s overwhelming strength, but in doing so, he’s suddenly assailed by an unknown physical impairment!Is Ouma too powerful to stop? Is Moroboshi too cunning to defeat? Ikki overcomes duplicitous motives and unshakable doubts alike as he aims for the top!© Riku Misora / illustrations © WON / SB Creative Corp. less

邂逅と覚悟の第６巻！「一人残らず消し炭にしてやるわ！」　暁のメンバー全員を自らの手で敗北させるため、一対四の変則マッチを希望したステラ。≪紅蓮の皇女≫の焔は、破軍学園を壊滅させた無法者たちを焼く尽さんと、かつてなく激しく燃え猛る。一方、暁の一人、紫乃宮天音と再会した一輝は、かつて相手に抱いた不可解な嫌悪感の理由に辿りつく。ついに明らかになった天音の真の能力と彼が抱える闇は、大会に新たな影を落とし始め――！？　離れていた恋人との束の間の逢瀬、因縁の相手と交わす再戦の誓い、そして意外な伏兵の登場。七星の頂を巡る戦いは、次の局面へと突入していく！　邂逅と覚悟の第６巻！　※電子版は文庫版と一部異なる場合がありますので、あらかじめご了承ください

≪世界最強≫ｖｓ≪無冠の剣王≫再び！　激戦必至の第七巻、登場！！「私が勝ったら、ヌードモデルになってもらう……」　試合スケジュールの変更で二連戦となった一輝は、≪一刀羅刹≫で第一試合に勝利した。だが、次の試合ではその切り札が使えない。しかも次戦の相手サラは一輝自身を創り出して戦わせられるほどの実力者。そして一輝を絵のモデルにしようと執拗に迫ってくる、いろんな意味で侮れない相手！？　剣士ＶＳ画家の異色対決！　しかしそこには考えうる限り最悪の展開が待ち受けていた！？　「≪幻想戯画≫――比翼のエーデルワイス」　≪世界最強≫ｖｓ≪無冠の剣王≫再び！　激戦必至の第七巻、登場！！　※電子版は文庫版と一部異なる場合がありますので、あらかじめご了承ください

≪紅蓮の皇女≫ｖｓ≪風の剣帝≫、≪無冠の剣王≫ｖｓ≪凶運≫　因縁に終止符を打つ準決勝開始！無数の剣で磔にされた珠雫と、その前で哄笑する天音――　一輝の対戦相手を決める準々決勝の戦いは、開始前の惨劇で幕を閉じた。そして迎えた七星剣武祭準決勝戦。≪紅蓮の皇女≫と≪風の剣帝≫、二人のＡランク騎士は、かつてない規模で会場全体を蹂躙しつくす、埒外の戦いを繰り広げる。さらにもう一つの準決勝、≪無冠の剣王≫と≪凶運≫の戦いは――「僕、――この試合を棄権しようと思うんです」天音の思わぬ発言で波乱の幕開けとなった！　どこまでも翻弄してくる天音に、揺るがぬ覚悟で対峙する一輝。最愛の恋人と約束した、決勝の舞台に向けて突き進む第八弾！※電子版は文庫版と一部異なる場合がありますので、あらかじめご了承ください

七星剣武祭決勝戦当日。一輝は最愛の恋人にして最強のライバルでもあるステラとの一戦に向け、最後の調整を行っていた。そんな彼の前にスパーリングパートナーとして現れたのはこれまで彼が戦ってきた実力者たち! 《雷切》、《七星剣王》そして《風の剣帝》。錚々たる面子を前に《無冠の剣王》は自らの牙を極限まで研ぎ澄ませていく!!「騎士の頂を巡る最後の戦いで、――――僕は君と戦いたい」かつて交わした約束は、いま現実のものとなり、大会史上最も苛烈で過酷で美しく、そして泥沼のような戦いが幕を開ける! 果たして誓いの先に待つ運命は!? 《最強》と《最弱》、雌雄を決する第九弾!