Light Novel Volume 05

The fifth Light Novel volume of the series released on August 13, 2014. It is the first part of a two-volume story.

Publisher's Summary
"Finally, you've come..."

As a result of Akatsuki Academy's intrusive declaration of joining the competition, the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival enters a tumultuous stage. Despite this, the "Worst One" Ikki Kurogane's spirits are high as he stands before the great stage of his dreams.

The members of Akatsuki calmly mingle with the participants of the tournament, and Stella's delayed arrival worries Ikki, but in an exchange with his opponent in the first match, the previous year's Seven Stars Sword King, Yudai Moroboshi, Ikki once again promises to give his all in the upcoming fight.

However, the Sword Emperor of Wind, Ouma Kurogane, suddenly appears before him. Moreover, as he is about to face Ouma's overwhelming power, Ikki's condition suddenly worsens!?

Summary
The Seven Stars Sword Art Festival officially starts with Ikki's first round opponent being none other than the winner of the previous festival, Yudai Moroboshi. At the same time, Stella who after being defeated by Ouma, goes on a training trip with Nene.

Chapters

 * Prologue: Festival Music
 * Chapter 1: The National Powerhouses
 * Chapter 2. The Star of Naniwa
 * Chapter 3: Seven Star Sword Art Festival Begins
 * Chapter 4:Conclusion! vs Seven Star Sword King
 * Intermission: The Star takes the Stage
 * Afterword

Characters

 * 1) Ikki Kurogane
 * 2) Shizuku Kurogane
 * 3) Nagi Arisuin
 * 4) Sara Bloodlily
 * 5) Rinna Kazamatsuri
 * 6) Yui Tatara
 * 7) Yudai Moroboshi
 * 8) Byakuya Jougasaki
 * 9) Momiji Asagi
 * 10) Kiriko Yakushi
 * 11) Kuraudo Kurashiki
 * 12) Bakuga Tsukikage
 * 13) Kurono Shinguuji
 * 14) Ouma Kurogane
 * 15) Tohka Todo
 * 16) Kanata Totokubara
 * 17) Utakata Misogi
 * 18) Stella Vermillion