Chapter 125 - Battle of Prince (4) (1/2)

“Why do you want a duel again?”

There rarely have been people who pick fights like this, but I have experienced it.

There have been times when people have stood in front of me with a burning sense of justice.

In such a case, the only way to deal with is to try and clear up the misunderstanding while avoiding them.

I’m not so far gone that I’m going to hit someone who is not at fault.

“It’s because you’re strong, ‘Rising Carp of the Boy’s Day Festival’”

“…Wow, it’s that kind of case.”

What a bad character.

My notoriety, to put it another way, is like a bounty.

It was my fault that I went on a rampage, but apparently, the name ‘Rising Carp’ has a certain value in itself.

Apparently, it’s the pinnacle for the city’s delinquents.

Apparently, I’m an annoying lone wolf that’s an eyesore.

A thorn in their side that they can’t get rid of no matter what.

In other words, whoever brings me to my knees in some way will be given a certain amount of honor.

Often, when I get into a fight with someone with such a short-term desire for self-aggrandizement, the results are clearly divided into two types.

There are those who are afraid of me and stay away from me, and those who persistently follow me around to the point of being scary.

I don’t like being beaten up in silence either.

I try negotiating the lowest possible price for the fights that are sold to me.

In other words, I’ve avoided fights that I could have avoided.

I’ve used every word I can think of to explain in detail that I don’t want violence, and in the end we end up fighting.

And I’ve usually won.

If it’s just one person, then it’s fair and square.

If it’s more than one, I run around and take them down one at a time.

If I can’t escape, I use the things around me as weapons.

When I win, 80% of the time, they turn tail and run away. Some of them will try to get revenge later in a different way, but after a few times, the fear of losing is imprinted on them, and they naturally stop getting involved.

At any rate, I am aware that I am also a hot-blooded person. When I fight, I don’t hold back.

It’s the other 20% that’s the problem.

They are the annoying battle junkies who believe themselves to be the strongest.

The Prince Atol in front of me is probably the latter type.

I can tell by his body and attitude.

This prince is used to fighting, and he probably has never lost.

“Well, let me tell you something. I refuse.”

Of course.

I can’t even be bothered with fights in the city, but if I get into a fight with a classmate on campus, it’s going to be a big problem.

Worst case scenario, I could be expelled.

I may look like this, but it’s not just me anymore.

Jaja, Nana, and Aoi.

I’d have to earn money for Rouge, too.

Quitting school and getting a job now might be a short-term solution, but it’s out of the question.

If I don’t properly graduate school and get a good job, I’ll be worried about our future!

So, quitting high school or being forced to quit high school is not an option.

Well, the main reason is because mom would be sad and Aoi, dad and Shouhei would be angry.

I did think about it at one point.

To quit high school and get a job.

Well, how should I put it?

That’s a last resort.

It’s not the best option for those of us whose parents understand the importance of raising a child and are even supporting us.

There should still be time to think about it.

For the time being, I’m going to get a part-time job.

I’ll have to find my own way while relieving my father’s burden.

“You have no right to refuse, you lowly commoner.”

“No, no, no, I firmly refuse. I don’t have anything against the prince, and I don’t like to hit people.”

Yeah, I think it’s better to use honorifics.

I’m not sure how I feel about using honorifics with my classmates.

“Uh, Dailan-san. No, Prince? Why are we dueling?”

“What the hell are you talking about, you left hair part?”

Makio and Gasara backed me up from behind.

But Gasara.

But Gasara, stop with that, I’m going to laugh.

“Your question is reasonable. If you don’t mind, I’d like to explain on behalf of His Highness, if that’s all right. You see, this imbecile was born lacking in the ability to explain things to others.”

“His Highness is so bad at talking, you’re like a grandpa sometimes! Like, ‘Do that thing because that thing is that thing!’ Like that!”

The two girls behind the Prince were saying whatever they wanted.

“Shut up! I can talk just fine myself! It’s just that Big Brother told me to keep my mouth shut as much as possible in Japan!”

“His Highness, the First Prince Gatol knows exactly what’s going on with His Highness Atul. When he opens his mouth, he only says unnecessary things. It’s a pity. It is unacceptable for a leader of the people to be so incompetent.”

“Your brother, His Highness Setol, speaks so well for someone so small!”

“Shut up! Setol’s the one who’s abnormal! His black-heartedness is nothing short of abnormal!”

Wow, it’s like a comedy sketch.

The two girls, his vassals, pointed out one after another, as Prince Atol shouted with his face turning red.

I don’t know why, but I don’t hate that prince.

“Um, Inteira-san? Oh, that one is also Inteira-san. Is it okay if I call you Kayone-san?”

“Yes, you can just call me Kayone. I was a mere maidservant until I married into the royal family. Utai and I are cousins. If you call her Uta-chan, she will answer in a cute way.”

“Yes! I’m Uta-chan!”

Like I said, you’re so annoying!

What is that girl, some kind of demonic ultrasonic weapon?

“Well, then, Kayone. Can you explain it to me now? Well, I don’t want to accept a duel, but…”

I kind of pitied him to refuse him so strongly.

If they have a problem, I’ll properly ask about it and say no later.

Yes, a peaceful resolution.

“Okay. Then, Uta-chan? Shhh, now, okay?”

“Shhh!”

That’s not quiet at all.

“Well, first of all, I have to tell you about us. As Kusaka-sama mentioned earlier, we are exchange students from a country called Dailan, located in the south of the sphere continent, facing the sea.”

“Dailan. I’m sorry, I don’t remember hearing that. I’m sorry I didn’t study enough.”

“I’ve never heard of it either. I know most of the famous demon countries, like Francion.”

I’m glad that I’m not the only one who doesn’t know.