Chapter 59 (1/2)

Chapter 24: Duel (2)

『Mother, there’s a gentleman other than father last night, what were you doing?』

That word didn’t change my life.

『Though you’re shut in the storehouse, why do you know the village?』

『It must be because of that creepy eyes and the blood of a demon』

『Even the child that died in the mountain was pinpointed precisely』

What to do, it became like that soon.

『Why, a child like youー!!』

I’m sorry

I’m sorry for being born

I’m sorry for being born with such eyes.

『Demon child』

I don’t know. I don’t understand that sort of thing.

But, it’s not mother’s fault. That person didn’t tell a lie.

If there’s truthー

I’m a person that’s been born in a bamboo basket.

Abandoned by the village, I was chosen to live alone in the road.

The eyes that’s been tried to be crushed a lot of times is my only power.

『I’ll become strong. I’ll become strong so Mother can call out for me』

I pulled the bow. If I use this eye, I can hit better than anyone.

I learned magic. Is it a proof that I’m a child of demon as I have the apt.i.tude.

I killed. Demons, scoundrels. Perhaps those people had murdered people to keep living.

When I noticed, I became a Hero.

『Hero, Thunderbolt. Your achievements are praised and you’ll be given a t.i.tle of 『Certain Hit』』

I was glad. I thought I was recognized.

『Coward』

Wrong.

『Help? I can’t say that when she’s just s.n.a.t.c.hing the achievements from behind』

Wrong.

『She’s a coward that can’t even cross swords fairly』

…Wrong

『A disgrace for the Aliases』

…Wrong, I think.

『Isn’t that amazing!?』

Is that so? I? Really?ー

『Thunderbolt-san is amazing』

I opened my eyes. I stared at my cursed eyes.

『The Marvelous Rookie! A crimson swordsman beauty, 『Scarlet Sky』Asuka Retroliva!』

I envied her.

I envied everything about her.

「What a fool I am」

It’s obvious. The opponent is the most famous swordsman. Her sword cuts everything, and her armor prevents everything.

There’s no way I can win.

「Please watch, Yuuto-kun」

I gripped my bow. I won’t make excuses. I have begun my own duel.

「Still, I…」

The cheer echoed.

Coliseum. The stone arena that’s filled by tens of thousands of spectators had been overflowing with heat.

『Everyone! Thanks for the long wait!

This is Trishulia’s arena special match! The duel of combatant Asuka of the『Scarlet Sky』and combatant Thunderbolt of『Certain Hit』is going to happen!!』

Shouts of joy. Yuuto’s perplexed gaze in the arena ring is buried in the voice.

「To have a duel in this large place…」

「It’s natural. It’s a duel between the high rank heroes. The country has the right to see through this」

Sitting near the top price, Risty answered Yuuto. Yuuto sent an anxious expression to Risty on his side.

「It’s fine isn’t it? Both of them will be safe right?」

「…I wonder. This is an official duel. If you follow the conventional formー」

Risty starts to speak and the commentator told the audience about the real situation.

『Everyone! Today isn’t just your usual fight! It’s a genuine duel that’s recognized by the Trishulia royalty!

Put all of your bets, your pride! It’s a match that would only end if they’re determined impossible to continue or given up, It’s a life-risking match!

Actually, I’m 138th rank in the heroes! Idol Hero Mihorin!』

Hearing the situation, Yuuto put his hands together and prayed. Please keep the two of them safe. Yuuto prayed that to the G.o.d he doesn’t know where.

『Give it a round of applause! Asuka Retroliva of the 『Scarlet Sky』is entering the east wing!!』

Along with her shout, an unexpected amount of shout of joy went up.

Yuuto looked around surprised because of the violent sound.

『I ask for a loud cheer! She’s an exceptional swordsman who topped in just a year!

Her achievements are admired by all of the soldiers! Wearing the world’s most famous treasure tool named Scarlet Sky in her body, She’s a super rookie that keep piling up achievements!

Completing a number of A-cla.s.s quest with a marvelous number of 17 this year! The pride of our country, the 9th in the hero ranking!

Combatant Asuka of the 『Scarlet Sky』, All of the spectators who expect from her please rise from your seats!!』

The commentator shouts.

With the overwhelming atmosphere that’s beyond heat, Yuuto looked at Asuka with wide eyes.

Yuuto stares at Asuka like he’s unable to believe it, Risty spoke.

「You’re too close yet you don’t notice? This is the current Asuka. She’s not a hero. She’s a superstar that’s been sent admiration by the people of Trishulia. That’s her」

Asuka waves at the spectators bashfully, Yuuto was in utter amazement.

Then, Yuuto noticed how foolish he is.

『Why do you train that much? You don’t need to anyway』

Expectation. That word attacked Yuuto’s back.

Tens of thousands of people. It’s ten times in actual. The glance of them, the voice, it attacked Yuuto’s chest.

(S-such a thing Asuka-samaー!?)

He’s attacked by nausea. Feeling the strong pressure that’s not turned over him, Yuuto held his mouth unconsciously.

This is the hero made by my treasure tool?

Unexpected. Yuuto burned had the image of the girl he loves standing in the arena in his memory.

「A-Asuka-sama…」

Asuka is dressed in her white everyday clothes, she hadn’t loaded her armament yet.

She’s standing without wearing both of her Scarlet Sword and Scarlet Armor.