Yosh
Yumika slapped her cheeks to rouse herself and ca back to her companions.
Only Kazane went to the waiting room. They didn't know what kind of exchange happened there, but Yumika had clearly cried her eyes out while Kazane remained the sa as usual.
Tiara felt like that showed the strength of the bond between the two people and her chest hurt, but Naoki beside her had a similar expression, so the pain in her chest lightened a little. It was the ti after that kind of match.
I completely lost, master.
Yumika said frankly with red eyes that showed she was crying until just now.
Did you learn anything?
Yumika nodded to Jinrai's question.
It seems I still quickly get cocky.
At those words Jinrai leaked out a short laugh and repliedMaybe so.It was different from his goal, but Jinrai could tell that his disciple learned a lot from this tournant.
Well, win tomorrow. Don't look down on that Axe Devil Gorgol's ability.
Yes.
Tomorrow morning there would be a third place match.
After that it is my final.
Kazane was next to Yumika and spoke.
The opponent is that Karti?
She is one of Jinrai-san's old companions, isn't she?
That's right. She worked as a scout in firus-sama's party.
She was still a brat in those days. She was a restless child. She was afraid of ghosts and wet herself when we encountered them.
Aah, she had an accident. She woke up very early the next morning by herself and her underwear was left out to dry, so the secret was easily found out.
Louise's imprudent words made the light disappear from Kazane's eyes.
Bu, but, firus-sama. Karti is quite strong, isn't she?
Yumika thought she should cover for her friend. Yumika currently had a sowhat affectionate feeling for Kazane. She was hoping to keep the secret from the smart Tiara and the idiotic Naoki. But Louise was ahead of her.
Oh my, Yumika. Are you trying to hide sothing about soone peeing their pants?
At those words Naoki finally guessed the situation and looked at Yumika, then his older sister.
Aneki, no way.
Grrr
Naoki was full of terrified anticipation at that voice, and Kazane reacted by kicking his shin.
Gyaa
Naoki's scream echoed. It was like Kazane was surrounded by speech bubbles with the word angry. Jinrai looked at that scene with a yareyare expression and firus seed happy to observe, so Jinrai decided to move things along by explaining.
Karti's fighting strength was low, but she was nimble. She was close in age to Iria, so their relationship wasn't bad.
But when we told her about Iria's youthfulness at our al yesterday, she really snapped.
At those words Jinrai and firus sighed and nodded. Apparently they t with Karti yesterday.
So when you said you were going sowhere else for dinner yesterday you were eting with Karti-san?
Louise nodded after Kazane's question.
We had a brief class reunion. Although we didn't have Iria or Rezon.
Rezon?
Kazane knew about Iria. She was the female ninja that was currently Yuuko-nee's body double. However, she didn't rember ever hearing Rezon's na.
That guy was the last mber of our party at that ti, and he was an ard priest. Right now he should be in Hyvern's capital city as the priest at Norman's temple.
Ard priests were warriors who used blunt weapons and defensive magic.
Since we're heading into Hyvern we should be able to et him at so point.
That's right.
After firus and Jinrai spoke, Kazane asked a question.
You said Norman, so it's that child's temple?
After Kazane's words Jinrai saidIs that so? So that's who you t.
That gentleman in the arena is like god's eyes, ears, and mouth, so to speak. His main form should be in Hyvern's capital city.
That reminds , he said he was a terminal.
Jinrai tilted his head at Kazane's next words, but Kazane saidWell, it has the sa aning as being the eyes, ears and mouthso that was a good enough understanding for now. She thought the aning of the word terminal was probably impossible to convey to the residents of a world near the Middle Ages. Naturally Yumika and Naoki understood the aning of the terminal, but they were tilting their heads because they couldn't understand what she was talking about.
But talking about Karti-san is more important that talking about that person.
Ah, that's right.
After Kazane's words, Jinrai also noticed that the conversation had gone on a major tangent.
Well, speaking of the strength of the person herself, it was certainly below average since that was unimportant for a scout. Then, just like you, a Childstone yielded to her along the way. That guy is the summoned beast Sly Greed that she nadBismarck.
It's a lizard, right?
Jinrai nodded to Kazane's question.
Originally it was an Earth elent lizard monster, but now it seems to be a mixed elent of Earth and Wind. Its length was around 2 ters in the old days, but I don't know what it is now.
By the way, the overall length was from the tip of the head to the end of the tail, so it wasn't bigger than she thought. But it was still 2 ters.
Hmm. The elents themselves don't seem to be strong against Yuuko-nee?
Well, be careful. Despite her personality, I didn't have incompetent companions.
Yeah. I can tell from seeing Jinrai-san and Louise-san.
After Kazane's words Jinrai looked embarrassed, and Louise hugged Kazane and saidOh, you.
Resurrect City, Peligoera Tavern, Night
It was the appropriate ti after the sun had set. The man with silver armor Vanil was drinking at a tavern located at the edge of the city called Peligoera tavern.
The man was there because he was in tomorrow's final. If he went to the usual places soone would call out to him, but no such person was here. He had removed his armor, and he didn't have the cheerful smile that he showed at the venue. Vanil looked like he was in his early twenties, but his expression was like an old man, and nobody in that place noticed that the person who had advanced to the final was there.
No, one person noticed, and that person was approaching Vanil.
It has been a long ti, Val Nielsen-dono. So you also ca here?
That person was Jinrai, who sat down in front of Vanil.
Hmph. You? You certainly used to drink here long ago.
Yes. That's right.
Jinrai replied, and Vanil grinned and drank.
Although this is the first ti I have co here during this tournant.
After Vanil's words, Jinrai saidIs that so?Well, Jinrai thought that it was considerably questionable whether or not they would et, so he wasn't surprised.
Nevertheless, you're visibly older than before. Well, you still look younger than I would have expected.
Vanil's voice was young, but it could sohow be felt that he had lived a long ti.
That should be my line. I never would have thought the Lightning Val Nielsen beca young again like this and appeared in the tournant. Honestly, I didn't notice until today.
Please don't say my na so much. It would be troubleso if sobody suspected.
Is that related to the devil?
After Jinrai's words, Vanil cynically smiled.
Fu, will you rebuke ?
No. Not particularly.
Jinrai frankly replied.
It is also one way to beco strong.
That's right. You were that kind of guy.
Vanil smiled happily at Jinrai's reaction. This ti it was a smile from the bottom of his heart.
Well, as you guessed I am contracting with a devil now. I wished for youth to beco stronger. It seems you have beco younger through another thod.
I didn't make a wish, but I am grateful to my companions. My body's current condition is nearly as sharp as it was during my heyday, and my technique has been polished.
So, you want sothing?
Yes. I want to duel to the death.
Jinrai once again announced frankly. Listening to that, Vanil aningfully smiled and asked Jinrai.
Is that really fine? I saw. Don't you have a disciple now?
Jinrai was in contact with Kazane, Minaka, and Louise. Vanil was obviously aware of Jinrai's existence. And he seed to be happy with his companions. But that wasn't enough to stop Jinrai.
My disciple is already strong and will splendidly grow even without . Besides
Jinrai announced with a short phrase.
I won't lose.
At those words Vanil laughed with amusent while looking at Jinrai.
Hahahahahahahaha, I see. I believe I told you before that being too eager to battle was a bad habit of yours, but you still haven't grown out of it?
It's shaful, but I'm still alive.
Listening to those words from Jinrai, Vanil was really amused as he laughed and spoke.
Very well.
Jinrai smiled at that reply, but Vanil saidBut you'll have to wait.
There is already a promise before you. The association hasn't been long, but I guess I have that guy to thank for how I currently am.
Is it the man called Genzo?
Vanil nodded.
I have to fight against that guy in the final, and the match against you will be after that.
Hmm. I understand.
So saying Jinrai bowed his head, and Vanil laughed with amusent and drank his alcohol.
However, you have a disciple? I thought you didn't have any interest in anything but strengthening yourself.
I want to say I still haven't changed ..... but recently I may be thinking a bit differently.
Vanil replied to Jinrai's expression by sayingNo need to say any more.
If I hear I'll probably beco jealous, and my resolution to kill you when we battle might be damaged.
Vanil poured more into his cup and drank again.
Yes, he was really envious. The man before him had a satisfied expression. It was a different way of living than himself, who had been slowly decaying like a dead tree. And the man who might be throwing it away had a composed attitude.
But Vanil can obtain that again. To that end he sold his soul to the devil.
(Well now, Genzo. Your obsession or my obsession, which will co out on top?)
Whether or not he could obtain everything depended on tomorrow. Vanil thought of the fight that would be held tomorrow and smiled a naless smile. He felt like he was a tree that had been slowly drying up and dying that had finally sprouted new buds after water was poured on it.
Na: Yuihama Kazane
Occupation: Magic Swordswoman
Title: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer
Equipnt: Staff White Blaze, Two Handed SwordBlack Fang, Adhesion SwordGum, Spell Dagger, Dragonscale Breastplate, Drake Gauntlets, Silver Sheep Clothes, Sylphyn Skirt, Plasma Pants, Dragon Ogre Greaves, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Magic Accumulator, White Magic Accumulator
Level : 29
Health: 101
Magic Power: 170 420
Strength: 49 10
Agility: 40 4
Endurance: 29
Wisdom : 55
Dexterity : 33
Spell : Fly Torch Fire HealFirestormHealer RayHigh Heal
Skill : Warrior's mory Night Vision Crushing Blow Dogs Sense of Sll Golem Maker: Lv2 Rush Fire Principle: Third Chapter Healing Principle: Fourth Chapter Air Jump: Lv2 Killing Leg: Lv2 Fear Voice Invisible Tiger Eye Wall Walking Intuition Cheat Death NimbleChargeMaterial ShieldInformation LinkOptical CamouflageDashBloodsucking BladeDragonizationRegenerateRear PresenceStealthy PlacentThunder Chariot
Kazane: Yumika's third place match will be tomorrow morning, but we'll be skipping it. My final and the final between Vanil and the Ojii-chan are the main part of the story.
Yumika: Eh, I'm being skipped?
Kazane: Yeah. It's a throwaway match.
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