The Man Picked up by the Gods – Volu 3 Chapter 130: The Leader Saw 2
“That’s enough! Winner, Lucas!” [Roche]
As soon as I announced that, the spectators cheered.
The third match ended without incident, and the victor was our party’s Lucas. Winning or losing here doesn’t really an anything, but I’m still happy to see my party mber win.
Of course, I have to be impartial since I’m the referee.
“Alright. It’s ti to study. You two. Please explain to the students. Let’s start with you Lucas.” [Roche]
“Got it. Just as I said when I introduced myself, my weapon is this hamr. It’s heavy, so people say it’s hard to use, but just as you’ve seen, that’s just a question of strength. So long as you train, you’ll be able to handle it just fine. And more than anything else, if you can get a clean hit in, the resulting power is amazing.” [Lucas]
“You got that right. I was sent flying with my shield.” [Teacher 1]
The swordsman he was fighting chuckled. He handled his one-handed wooden sword with his right hand and his shield with his left hand effectively, but one straight-up hit from Lucas’ hamr imdiate changed the situation.
There are all sorts of shields. The shield this guy is using is a one-handed type that’s not really ant to stop other people’s attacks. The shield he’s using is ant to parry.
But he failed to do that and instead ended up receiving the hamr with his shield. As a result, his shield dented a little and his left hand beca unable to put strength into it.
As the two reviewed their match, they talked about the special traits of their weapons and concluded their discussion. When it was ti for the next participants to co, I called out to him.
“Carmine, is your hand okay? Are you wounded?” [Roche]
“It was numbed when I got hit, but it didn’t hurt afterwards, so it should be fine.” [Carmine]
The hamr’s special traits are its weight and its power. That’s why I got him and Lucas into a match, so they could duke it out with their hamr and shield.
“That’s good then. Don’t push yourself too much. Just to be safe, you should drop by Ryouma’s station. Get him to cast healing magic on you. His slis, I an.” [Roche]
Before the first match started, Ryouma inford that he had taken his heal sli with him.
He said the sli will be healing the participants in his place, so he can conserve his mana. Currently, the sli could be found rested on top of his head.
“He says it’s free during this teaching session.” [Roche]
“I’m happy to hear that. Maybe I should get him to do a full body inspection… But then again, he might find out I have so weird disease. That would be scary…” [Carmine]
“No. If you have so kind of disease, the sooner you find out the better.” [Roche]
Besides, healing magic can only heal wounds anyway. And what does he an by weird disease? Could it be he actually thinks he has sothing?
“Roche! We’re ready!” [Lucy]
“Oops. I’m going right now!” [Roche]
It seems the next match is ready to start.
“See ya. Be sure to get him to examine you.” [Roche]
I left Carmine and went back to my job as a referee.
“Lucy the Mage versus Bosco the twin-swords-user! Fourth match! Begin!” [Roche]
Cheering voices rose up once again. But…
“Uo, Oo!? AaAAAA!?” [Bosco]
But deep voice suddenly cried out, drowning out the cheers.
The source of that voice was none other than Bosco, whose body had sank into the ground. He had already let go of his sword and was clearly suffering.
He was not doing this on his own will.
Looking at his enemy, Lucy… I guess this is about what I expected, but… She sure is looking at indifferently.
“Ah… That’s enough. Winner, Lucy!” [Roche]
Although I’d announced the victor, this ti no one is cheering.
Instead, the students were making a commotion, unsure what had just happened.
But before that, I have to do sothing about Bosco. How many people do we need to bring this guy away? At least, it doesn’t seem like he’s injured. He’s covered in dirt, though. I’ll ask Ryouma to do sothing about that later.
He’s also responsible for healing, but he’s really working proactively behind the scenes… That guy. He works fast too. Having soone like him sure is a huge help.
“Lucy. Explain.” [Roche]
“Yes. Yes. Attention! Umm… For starters, you guys do understand that I made this situation happen, right?” [Lucy]
Well, yeah. They should at least know that much considering I declared you victor. The students are all also nodding.
“I am a ‘Mage’. Naturally, this is a result brought about by magic. But what kind of magic did I use? Does anyone know?” [Lucy]
“Earth Magic!” [Student 1]
“I’m sure it’s Water Magic!” [Student 2]
“But the adult was buried all the way to his neck. That has to be earth magic, right?” [Student 3]
“Look at the ground. Didn’t she just use water magic to soften the ground?” [Student 4]
Most of the opinions were either earth magic or water magic. They’re not wrong, but their answers are lacking.
“Was that a Compound Spell that utilized both earth and water magic?” [Ryouma]
Oh! A student got it right! Wait a sec, that’s Ryouma! What are you doing blending in with the students so naturally!?
“You’re exactly right, Ryouma-kun! It’s an advanced technique, but mages don’t always use just one elent. They can combine multiple elents too. These combination of spells is what we refer to as ‘compound spells’. They’re hard to use, but with them, the number of things one can do greatly increases.
For example, the spell I just used was a combination of earth and water attribute. It’s a spell known as ‘Mud Magic’. The attribute, ‘mud’, doesn’t actually exist, but it’s a common na. As you can see, you can turn the ground into a bottomless quagmire with it.” [Lucy]
“She prepared the spell before the start of the battle and activated it as soon as the signal to start was given.” [Roche]
Bosco’s strong point is his speed. He’s not weak by any ans, but the mud completely crushed his strong point.
“Concentrating is crucial when using magic, so you’ll always be left defenseless right before you cast a spell. That’s why children who are aiming to beco magicians should first get so distance before using spells. You should also take asures to prevent the enemy from approaching you. It’ll also do you a lot of good to learn so close combat abilities too.” [Lucy]
Her teachings aren’t wrong, but ideally speaking, I think she should have chosen her thods better.
It was really childish of her to do that to the person next youngest to Ryouma. He’ll definitely be depressed, you know?
But then again, this will be a good lesson to him… I’ll just do sothing about it later.
Now then, the next match is the last one.
Ryouma and Howard stepped forward.
“Ready?” [Roche]
“I’m good to go. What about you, Ryouma?” [Howard]
“I’m ready.” [Ryouma]
Howard’s weapon is a makeshift spear made out of shaved spear with a cloth wrapped around its end. Ryouma is using a one-handed bow and has a large quiver on his shoulder.
“What’s inside that?” [Roche]
“Spare jintouya (a type of arrow not ant to harm others).” [Ryouma]
Jintouya?
I asked him to show the arrows, and the tip of the arrows had been changed with sothing akin to the weight used in fishing.
“So these arrows are called jintouya in your hotown?” [Roche]
“Right. They’re probably not so common around here, though.. Normally, they’re to be made with wood, but I was in a hurry, so I just made them with earth magic.” [Ryouma]
“Well, as long as they won’t penetrate , it’s all cool. Please take care of , Ryouma.” [Howard]
“Please take care of too, Howard-san.” [Ryouma]
Although it’s right before a match, they sure have a peaceful aura about them.
Well, Howard is always easygoing, so that’s nothing unusual for him, but isn’t Ryouma nervous?
“A few years ago, I showed off my skills to others as entertainnt to celebrate the end of the year. Unfortunately, I didn’t know any other art to show at the ti. I also have experience going up the stage because I was acquainted with so sword dancers during the Founding Festival.” [Ryouma]
“I see.” [Roche]
“Ah, but I don’t actually have any experience with fighting matches… Whenever I showed off my abilities in front of others, it was always with a partner.” [Ryouma]
“Matches aren’t that much different. Don’t think about it so much and just shoot!” [Roche]
“Yes!” [Ryouma]
Ryouma gave a good reply as he ran to his position.
The weakness of the bow is too obvious, so I had them start with a distance of 20 ters between them.
“I’ll be going then.” [Howard]
“Good luck… Howard.” [Roche]
“Hmm? What’s the matter?” [Howard]
“Don’t let your guard down. Ryouma is supposedly strong.” [Roche]
“Ahh. You’re talking about that story, huh? I know.” [Howard]
Howard’s expression seed to cramp a little just then. Although he might appear like he’s not thinking most of the ti, he’s actually a man who can get the job done when it cos to it. Despite how he looks, he must actually be quite tense.
“Ready?” [Roche]
I asked them one last ti as the two adventurers faced each other
“Ready whenever!” [Howard]
“I’m ready!” [Ryouma]
In that case, let’s begin.
“Fith match! Begin!” [Roche]
I raised up my voice and announced the start of the match, but as soon as I did that.
“Begin—!?”
Suddenly, sothing changed.
It was the air. The change was so apparent that I could feel it from my head to my skin. Until now, the air was normal, but suddenly, it was so painful it felt like I would be crushed.
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