Chapter 168 (2/2)

And while she was like that, Hiiro approached her

He lightly prodded her forehead with the tip of his finger

“Shorty, rowth” (Hiiro)

She was put in a daze by his sudden words, and she slowlya breath…

“Yes!” (Muir)

She gave a strong answer before taking her place beside Arnold But before long, she approached Hiiro again

“U-um, Hiiro-san” (Muir)

“Yeah?” (Hiiro)

“… There’s lots I’d like to talk about, so once this battle is over, can you give me some time?” (Muir)

“What?” (Hiiro)

“Mainly about why you have soyou” (Muir)

“… W-why are you so caught up on that?” (Hiiro)

He felt a slight chill on his back The i over Muir’s shoulder h

“Mimir-chan probably has much to discuss with you on the ether, alright?” (Muir)

“S-sure…” (Hiiro)

Muir gave a bright smile as she returned back to Arnold He felt an absurdly oppressing aura co like that… she sure has grown, he thought

“Hiiro, we’ll rown!” (Arnold)

“You don’t need to o already” (Hiiro)

“Ku… I get it! Can’t you at least respond with, ‘I’ll be waiting,’ or so!?” (Arnold)

“Uncle-san, let’s go!” (Muir)

“Yes~, okay Muir~!” (Arnold)

“… So the Lolicon is in good health” (Hiiro)

“I’m no lolicon, fool!” (Arnold)

“Nofofofofo! I feel I will become the best of friends with that Arnold-sama” (Silva)

“Yeah! I’d like to exchange drinks with you once, and talk about…” (Arnold)

“Let’s go already, uncle!” (Muir)

“Ah, wait Muir! (Arnold)”

Pulled away by Muir’s hand, the two left

“Fuu, as allway’s he’s a sweltering man” (Hiiro)

“Despite that, it looked like you were having quite a bit of fun” (Liliyn)

Liliyn directed a grin at him, so his face warped in discomfort

“Hic” (Hiiro)

And everyone smiled as they looked at him

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“It appears it ended without conflict”

Hearing the words of Eveae with Arnold from afar, those present tilted their heads

“Your majesty, those individuals are…?” (Marione)

Eveam answered Marione’s quandary

“Hiiro’s for transferred here, they would probably come to slap him a few tiave a strict order not to raise a hand at them” (Eveam)

“The brat… gave it?” (Marione)

“Yeah, and it was the sa?” (Eveam)

Her eyes rest on the one who followed suit and didn’t intervene, Leowald

“Pretty o meet his friend, so I accepted it Perhaps Hiiro’s words meant the same” (Leowald)

It seee

“Well, noe’ll be able to start this without reserve… right, Demon Lord?” (Leowald)

“… I understand” (Eveam)

As they began to glare at each other, the first to open their mouth was Eveam

“I’ve already heard the details of your proposed dueling method, but just to make sure, could you explain it?” (Eveam)

“Understood The dueling method is an old tradition passed down by the 『Gabranth』 race, one called 《Agas shi+》” (Leowald)

(TL: 《アガッシ》 taking Roestions)

One: duels are carried out with equal numbers on both sides

Two: duels consist of five individual fights

Three: of them, the team that wins three of them is the victor

Four: a battle is not lost until the designated leader of that team declares defeat

Five: if once all is over, it ends in a tie, each side selects a single fighter for a one on one match

Six: the outcoht, or one side admits defeat

Seven: an individual can participate in battle up to two tinated as leader

Eight: participants are selected beforehand, and changes are not permitted

Having confirmed there was no problems with the methods, they went on to discuss ould happen upon the outcome

“It’s already been decided by 《Contract Scroll》, but the losing country co one But ill respect the other party, and there will be no senseless killing Is that fine?” (Eveam)

As Eveam spoke with a solemn space, Leowald returned a small nod

“Yes, in this battle, our side has an overwhele If we are to lose, ill obey, and humbly enter into your ranks Similarly if we are to ill not handle you unreasonably As long as your side is to honor the contract, ill not go back on our word I swear it on the pride of all Gabranth” (Leowald)

The Gabranth waiting behind him all nodded in uniform They had the resolve

“Yes, ouldn’t ask for any more If e’ll let you knoe truly desire for peace! On top of that, I’d like to form a true alliance!” (Eveam)

After they exchanged glances a little while longer, a smile broke out on Leowald’s face

“I see, I think I kinda understand the reason that Hiiro sided with you” (Leowald)

“… Eh?” (Eveam)

“You guys are too soft” (Leowald)

“Uu…” (Eveam)

“But for some reason, I feel the desire to support you” (Leowald)

“…” (Eveam)

“That’s a natural talent you’ve been born with, girl Make sure you ood use of it” (Leowald)

“Beast King…” (Eveam)

“But we’ll be the ones taking victory this time!” (Leowald)

“We won’t be losing either!” (Eveam)

Glares passed between theain

“Well then, let’s start it already” (Leowald)

As Leowald said that, Eveam raised her hand

“I’d like you to wait a bit As per agreement, we’ll release a portion of our prisoners of war” (Eveam)

“Mu?” (Leowald)

“However, transporting thee numbers is probably best left to Hiiro, so we’ll lend him to you for that” (Eveam)

He turned his eyes to the soldiers, and found the for them In the jail her fur had turned white, and her stature that of a little girl, but now her body rapped in darkness like a black panther

“Oh, now that you otten” (Leowald)

“Leowald-sama… how cruel nya” (Crouch)

“Gahaha! It’s a joke, a joke! No more than that, I plan to have you participate as well Can you fight?” (Leowald)

With that, the corners of Crouch’s mouth rose fearlessly

“Of course, nya” (Crouch)

“But even if it was decided beforehand, are you sure this is fine, Demon Lord?” (Leowald)

“Yes, there is onlyyou when your power is at its peak” (Eveam)

“H Then ill use all we have to oppose you” (Leowald)

Saying that, he took a paper out of his breast pocket On it, the names of the ones set to participate ritten

“Nofofofofo! Then from here on, I, the neutral Silva will take control!”

Silva had so everyone in a fright

“S-Silva-dono!?” (Eveam)

Eveam unintentionally let out a loud voice

“… Who are you?” (Leowald)

Leowald asks with a wary voice

“No, no, I am but a humble butler” (Silva)

Leowald sent a glance at Eveaan to explain exactly what his standing was

“I see, then take this” (Leowald)

The paper was handed over

“I would like you to take charge of ours as well, Silva-dono” (Eveam)

“Certainly” (Silva)

He lowers his head, before taking a paper from Evem who had produced if rom her breast pocket as well On both papers, he confirmed the names of those ould participate in the first round

“Well then, let as shi+》! First, from the 『Evila』 camp is Marione-dono”

The Gabranth side started getting noisy, as a big name was announced in the first round But the fact that only one name was announced meant…

“From the 『Gabranth』 camp is…”

Everyone’s dubious gaze gathered on Silva, who unintentionally stared at the sheet

“Ehe Leowald-dono!”

Not just the 『Evila』 side, the 『Gabranth』 side that didn’t know the order fell silent as well

A on their faces were Marione and Leowald