Chapter 161 (2/2)

Although it was thought that he had coely, as if they had a will of their own, the pillars co this, a pincer attack came from both sides and-

Bachi bachi bachi bachi bachi bachi bachi bachiiiiii-! (12)

-splendidly landed a direct hit on Leowald

Leowald: 「Mumu-!」

He involuntarily scowled Muir, who had saw this, sht that her attack had hit it’s mark However-

Leowald: 「Nuo-!」

Bachin-!(13)

As Leowald placed all his strength into his entire body, histhat had wrapped around his body was bloay

Leowald: 「Gahaha! I was slightly surprised, but you won’t be able to make a scratch on me with just this?」

Certainly, Leowald had not suffered a single wound due to Muir’s attack However, Muir-

Muir: 「No, just this much is fine!」

Leowald: 「What?」

It was then that Leowald had noticed Arnold’s imperceptible disappearance

Leowald: 「Mu? Where did he go?」

As he spoke, he felt a presence in the sky above hie sword being cloaked in wind like what had happened earlier that fight

Arnold: 「How’s this-!? 《Wind Faaaaaang》-!」

Leowald: 「That lightning was just a distraction! However, I won’t let you!」

Leowald also readied his sword by reflex As the tords collided, sparks began to fly Further, a small explosion occurred

Arnold: 「Guwaaaaaa-!?」

Having been bloay by the shock wave, Arnold rolled up to where Muir was standing

Muir: 「Oji-san!」

Muir rushed over in a split second

Arnold: 「Itete……」(14)

While painfully rubbing his butt that had received a nasty blow, Arnold waited for the se shadow appeared

Leowald: 「Fumu(15)……Gahahahaha!」

Leoas laughing with his large sword slung over his shoulder

Leowald: 「I guess I slightly underestimated you! You two aren’t bad at all!」

It was then that Arnold and Muir both understood why he was laughing

Leowald: 「Gahaha! To think, not only did you scratch me, but you launched me all the way over here!」

Indeed From where he was earlier, it was clear that his position had been displaced further backwards Furthermore, when Arnold and Leowald’s swords collided, as his attack had become a fine blade of wind, he was able to make a scratch on his body

Of course, if you were looking at it in tere, it would alraved a number of wounds on Leowald’s body

Leowald: 「Furthers》 This is……they’ve been honed quite well, Rara」

While saying this with an elated grin, Leowald shi+fted his gaze towards Rarashi+k

Rarashi+k: 「Eeh(16), that’s because I showed these guys hell everyday If they weren’t able to do this, I would have 」

At these words, the two’s faces grew pale as they felt a chill creeping up their spines It appeared that their bodies had rean to tremble

Leowald: 「Gahaha! Certainly, there are still doubts as to their individual abilities but…I see We shouldthose that shi+ne! That is the the 『Gabranth』 way! Gahahahaha!」

At this, Leowald turned his face towards Barid

Leowald: 「How’s that, Barid? I felt that these individuals had a good amount of resolve, but?」

Barid: 「…………very well With this, it would not pose a proble them to the duel」

Leowald: 「-is what he said However, there is still one week before the duel Until then, I myself shall train you」

Rarashi+k: 「Hou~ So it’s been decided, yes?」

Towards Rarashi+k’s question, Leowald nodded vigorously

Leowald: 「Aa, let’s achieve victory together! Arnold! Muir!」

Seeing hih, Arnold and Muir’s cheeks twitched

Arnold: 「T-This turned into so unbelievable, huh……」

Muir: 「U-un……but with this, I’ll be able to ht?」

Arnold: 「……seems so」

Muir: 「……although I don’t like the enemy’s side」

Arnold: 「That guy doesn’t care about stuff like that, right?」

Muir: 「Ahaha, you ht」

Arnold: 「Besides, Leowald-sa Hiiro over to this side, you know?」

Muir: 「F-For so person, huh?」

Arnold: 「See Mimiru-sama’s son-in-law……Hii-!」

As Arnold suddenly saw a Hannya(17) behind Muir, he raised a screa, for some reason, it was a smile that reeked of lies

Muir: 「Ahaha……I’ht, Oji-san?」

Arnold: 「Ah……un That’s right」

As Arnold felt a bleak sensation eh he had an idea about why her attitude had changed, if he was to pursue it, there was no doubt that sparks would fly Therefore, he had restrained hi so

Arnold: (Daamn it! Hiiro, you bastard! You better re forward to ain Just you wait, Hiiro! I’ve already decided that I’ood punch!)

He looked up at the cloudless sky Arnold’s thoughts held a strong resolve towards Hiiro, the one as once his adventuring companion