Oh. There is someone flying. I see. With his Quirk, he certainly can. However, his positioning is poor. Don't pull ahead of me when you're within arm's reach. Or did you move in front of me specifically to serve as your master's stepping stone?
Fine. You'll do perfectly.
I kicked off the ceiling. My destination: my underling's back.
"Much obliged. You make an excellent platform."
"HUH?! You...!!"
The moment the mid-air Bakugo tried to accelerate again, I stomped down on his back. The result was simple: I propelled forward, and he was sent downward. He scrambled to regain his balance, but he'll be a second too late. Good. That should keep him behind me for a while.
Todoroki is in the lead, I see. Freezing the ground to trap those behind him—a cold move. Well, it's helpful for me while I'm still in the air. Look at that—plenty of people jumped to avoid the ice. Tokoyami, Yaoyorozu, and Ojiro are all quite high up. Splendid. More stepping stones.
"Thanks for the boost."
"Eh?! Kaimichi-sa—?!"
"Tokoyami, watch your six."
"What?!"
"You too, Ojiro. Thanks."
"Whoa?!"
Using the three who jumped into the air as platforms, I moved further ahead. The only one left in front is... Todoroki. I'm debating whether to pass him. Since I don't know the route, following the back of the boy with the red-and-white hair seems like a safe bet. And yet...
Hm? Looking down from here, are those fences on the sides? Then I just need to stay within the fences and follow the path. That's simple enough. I won't get lost.
Alright. Decision made. I'll leap to the front and leave them in the dust. First, I need to land... No, Todoroki is in a perfect spot. I'll keep the momentum going. You're my next stepping stone, Todoroki.
"You should keep an eye on your blind spot next time."
"?!?"
Finally, I used Todoroki's left shoulder as a launchpad and took flight once more. I took a quick glance behind me.
...Hmm. No one seems likely to catch up immediately. I'll take the lead for now. Honestly, what a pathetic lot. Quirks are supposed to be "anything goes," aren't they? What are they doing, letting me have my way with them? Though, I suppose I am the one doing it. I might as well cause a little more trouble for the pack.
"Red Binding."
Before landing, I flicked a rope of blood toward the rear. I didn't aim for anyone in particular, but it'll be a bonus if someone gets caught.
"WHOA, WHOA, WHOA! WHAT WAS THAT MOVEMENT?! ARE YOU INSANE, DESTROY GIRL?!"
What an impolite teacher. Stop calling me that. Present Mic is truly a noisy man. He needs to work on his volume control. Whispering would be much more appropriate for him.
Now, the landing. The others are lagging. As for my running speed... I don't need to push it yet. I'll reconsider if I get tired. Or so I thought.
"AND SUDDENLY, AN OBSTACLE!! THE FIRST BARRIER: ROBO-INFERNO!!"
...My, they're large. Compared to the robots I trampled during the entrance exam, these are several times bigger. I'd like to take them down, but this is a race. I'll pass for now. Himiko is watching, so finishing quickly is the priority. In that case... I'll just ignore them.
Simple Cursed Energy manipulation should suffice. The giant robots are just standing there, blocking the way. I'll just run through the gaps between their legs. This body is small, after all. It's much easier for me to slip through their feet than for the others.
Having dashed through the robots' legs without much to report, I found myself facing a series of cliffs. And ropes connecting those cliffs. According to the loud English teacher, it's a tightrope walk. What is this? In what way is this an "obstacle"? How soft.
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