121 120. The pinnacle of Valfuura.txt (2/2)

'What are you doing modding yourself ....... Huh, okay. I'm going to win and get it back.

I bet The Straight Sword of the Crescent Pectrasli and Rowen bet The Treasure Sword of the House of Aleis.

But the host is full of complaints.

'What's that bet ......!　It's boring: ......!

'Just declare this rule to the audience, Mr. Moderator. I'll freeze you out if you say anything strange?

I deploy ”Winter in the Dimension (Di Winter), Last Frost (Frost)” and freeze the MC's hair tips.

''Kook, I can't help it. ...... If you are threatened by someone as good as Kanami-san, I, as an ordinary person, cannot resist. I resent my own lack of strength .......

Come on, come on.

I hasten to rush the moderator, who looks deeply frustrated.

At this rate, I'm really going to unleash my freezing magic.

''--The rules for the final match have been decided!　The two of you will put your own swords to the test (・・・・・・・・) and play ”Deathmatch”!　The two of you, who are best friends and master and disciples, have sworn to each other that you will bring all of those swords to bear on each other!

Through the microphone, the moderator's voice echoes throughout the large hall.

As if in response, the audience's voices returned like a mountain hiko.

Hearing each of their cheers, one could tell that the audience was looking forward to the battle between the current 'Sword Saint' and his disciples.

Rowen smiles with satisfaction in the midst of the anticipation.

''Good (...) ''I'll bet my own sword on it.'' That's what I wanted to hear. A good prevarication.'

The cheering swelled like an avalanche.

People from all walks of life, from all walks of life, call out to me and Rowen.

One of the loudest voices in the room reaches me.

I don't know how they got their seats, but Rustyala and the others were in the front row.

Snow and Maria are cheering me on desperately.

'Good luck, Kanami!　Win and let me go!　For me, this is a crushing victory here!

Good luck, Kanami-san!　I believe we're going to win today, just like I did!

The host sees this and his face lights up.

Then he plays the play-by-play in the loudest voice of the day.

'Oh!　Kanami was a disappointment, but the audience didn't disappoint!　What a surprise, the Walker family's daughter, Mrs. Snow, and the rest of the Rustyala team are in the front row, cheering Kanami on!　What happened to these girls who were so acrimonious during the game!　And there's another new girl on the block!　But this time the girl is a bit young, Kanami-san, she's too young!　If you're going to send a girl to be a samurai, you need to pull yourself together a little harder, Kanami-san!　Ah, but somehow I don't see Helvirshine's daughter, Lady Flanlure!　Did she dump him after that turn of events?　That's what I call a ”hero”.　It's cold!

Why do you think you're so familiar with ......!

I cast ”Di Winter, Frost” on the moderator.

The host puts his hand to his frozen lips and staggers back.

Laughter breaks out in the audience, and I turn away, my face red. But it doesn't matter much, because everywhere I turn, there is an audience.

In the meantime, the crowd continues to cheer.

Rastiara and the others are especially loud.

In response to Maria and Snow's cheers, Dia's mouth was agape.

'Hey ....... I'm telling you, I don't forgive you guys. Don't get too carried away, ......?

'I see. But I don't expect you to forgive me, so I don't mind.

Maria coolly brushes off Dea's complaint.

However, Snow panicked.

''Hee. I'm sorry, Sith-sama ....... I got a little carried away .......

Don't call me by that name: ....... Now I'm Dia. ......

'Yes, sir!　Lady Dear!

From the way he's flirting with Dia, it seems that he's willing to have Dia protect him as well.

Although the crisis has been overcome, Snow's personality seems to have deteriorated a bit.

''Eh, ehehehe ....... Please help me, Rastiara-sama .......

The part where you immediately ask for help to Lastiara is no good.

'Mugu Mugu ....... Mmmm, delicious. What's this, Serra?

It is the native food of Eltralieu, my lady. I have prepared it for you, as it is said to be delicious.

However, Rastiala was eating snacks with Sera and going through Snow with aplomb.

''Oh, that!　Lady Rastiara is going to be my hero, right!

'Hmmm, unfortunately, that was out of time. That was a time-limited contract, so I guess we're out of luck.

Oh, no. ......!

We're friends. We're equals now, and I'm not going to just help you one way or the other. Didn't Kanami tell you that?　...... Oh, and more importantly, respectful words. Can't wait to stop?

...... Ugh, ugh, I thought Lady Rastiara would spoil me.

'Oh, you can't do that. Kanami is stopping me from doing that kind of thing. ...... And I'm pretty tired too, so I need to take a break. I'm really tired from playing a match with someone who is seriously trying to kill me. Huh.

...... I'm sorry. ...... Oh, God, no. Kanami, please come home.

Snow was going to give up early.

Yesterday's vow is ruined.

'I mean, my sword ....... Why does the guardian (guardian) one have it ......

I heard that the guardian is from the Arace family. Isn't that the sword that has a connection to the Areis family?　Cut him some slack, Dear.

'The Alais family's ......, I see. ....... Then I guess I have no choice but to go to .......

This is the first time today that I've seen these women all in a row.

For some reason, each of their chatter is scary and unbearable. If possible, they should get to know each other better.

The fear, like a fuse being lit, is a constant companion.

'Is that ......?　That sword, I'm sure I melted it down, but it's been fixed before you know it: ......

'Ha, ha!　Maria, what are you doing to my sword!

'Oh, that was Dear's sword?　That was good. Not Kanami's.

You're the one. ......!

All right, let's get back early.

I'm really scared that we're about to start a fight.

And it seems that Rowen could hear the conversation. I'm trying to hold back a laugh. It's a little embarrassing, as if she's watching her people's shame.

But there is still more support for my people.

All of the people from the 'Epic Seeker' had also come.

Everyone is encouraging me as a guild master.

However, some of them were shouting things that had nothing to do with it.

''Look at that!　The sword!　They're both my swords!　Oh no, Master's ”Crescent Pectrazuli” looks great, but I like Rowen's ”Ray Crystal” too!　It's picturesque!

This is Alibers, the blacksmith from Epic Seeker.

He has fixed many weapons for me and made me a trustworthy sword.

'That's my master!　My!　Don't you think that's great!　Because the Master of 'Epic Seeker' is the most powerful!

The youngest of the members, Seri, is shouting.

Volzak-san next to her is quieting her down, saying, ”Calm down, you're embarrassing me.

Naturally, next to her is Teri. She turns her gentle eyes not to me, but to a corner of the auditorium. She was looking at Snow, who was nodding her head, just as she was.

There are many other unique people in the audience.

Explorers and adventurers had gathered to witness the battle.

The ones who are skilled are staring at us belligerently, and those who have come to watch the swords have serious expressions on their faces as they try to steal our skills.

Some of them were the masters of the Epic Seeker, the ones we had saved in the labyrinth.

The party that saved me from being poisoned in the labyrinth are looking at me with respect.

Also, there were the searchers who almost killed me on the first day.

I wonder if they remember me. Only the man who is the leader of the group looks pale in my face.

Many aristocrats also looked at me as if they were treading on my shoulders.

There are those who genuinely enjoy the game, but there are still many nobles who are trying to pursue profit.

Some of them are the nobles I met at the ball. As I recall, it's a corner of the Tarua family, Cain of the Corfelt family.

The familiar faces are still there.

Dignitaries from other countries who were attending the Nativity Cathedral are watching me with interest.

Their guards are staring at the abilities of the kidnappers one day, not wanting to miss out on the ability of the kidnappers.

Naturally, the 'Celestial Knights' are there as well. With an apologetic look on his face, Flanlure sat down. Perhaps it was not his intention to sit down without being able to find Ryner.

However, the real Ryner was hiding in the shadows in the corner of the arena.

I don't feel any hostility towards him that I could call it killing intent. However, he is glaring at me and Rowen with a stern face. If anything happens, I'll have Rustyala stop him.

Since this is a convention representing the Allies, there are a lot of people from the Vault.

Or rather, the tavern manager and Lin-san were usually there.

Amazing.

But they were cheering me on as I disappeared without saying a word.

My words wouldn't reach them in this roar. Nevertheless, I responded by silently thanking the manager.

Someday, I want to show up and apologize.

The contestants of the ”Dancing Competition” are also in the audience.

Elmirado was mingling normally with the nobles' seats. She looks at me and Rowen with a twinkle in her eye.

The rest are the fierce fighters who fought against Rastiara and Rowen, and my fan, the Academy students.

For some reason, the sister from the receptionist's office sometime ago was also in the mix, cheering me on as my fan club. Very embarrassing.

-- there are really a lot of different people and a lot of different voices.

Yesterday it would have been just an irritating cheer, but now it's strangely comforting.

The sound of a heavy rainstorm that hurts your ears is as refreshing as the wind blowing through the grass.

My heart beats faster and my chest heats up.

I could finally feel the real pleasure of the festival.

Festivals are fun.

Being able to share it with so many people is even more fun.

I let my mouth relax as the roar of the festival breaks my eardrums.

I just have a few regrets.

Someone who isn't here.

It would have been better if Mr. Hein and Alty had been here.

I want to tell them both that I've changed.

I thought to myself, surrounded by the envy of so many people.

Rowen laughs as I bite down on my cheers.

'Huh. There's a bit of a difference in the cheering. I'm getting all these annoying looks from those annoying soldiers.

...... No, no, that's not true. It's not true, Rowen.

What does that mean?

As I heard beforehand, there are no voices cheering for Rowen, the monster.

There may be voices of hope for the fight, but the voices of support for individuals are mostly aimed at me.

But mostly, though.

Not everything--

We'll find out soon enough.

”...... is easy to find. Alright then. All you need is an answer.

It's not something I can tell with my mouth.

I regrip my sword and communicate with Rowen with my eyes.

And the distance between me and Rowen is even closer.

--Finally, it begins.

As we get closer to the sword's reach, Rowen turns her face slightly to the sky.

'So far ....... It's been a short, but long life .......

I am nostalgic and remember something.

After a thousand years, Rowen has reached this stage. That feeling would be immeasurable if he couldn't see beyond Nayuta.

Rowen looked at the bright sky in her eyes and muttered.

That's determination.

''An oath as 'the one who steals the reason of the earth'.

' -- 'Today, here, I will disappear' --'

Then Rowen holds the sword in a careless manner.

As my apprentice, I take the same stance.

I perform a final confirmation 'gaze'.

[Thirty Guardian] The one who steals the reason of the earth.

Now, in front of me is Rowen.

The most powerful swordsman in the world, Rowen Ares.

Confirming the power of my sword against it.

[Status]

Swordsmanship 1.62 Sensory 1.01

Probably less than half of Rowen's skill value.

But that's okay.

Today, I just came to fulfill my promise.

Thus begins the 'Dancing Tournament' between me and Rowen.

The final round of the Ichinotsuki United Kingdom General Knight's Seed Ball is now underway!　Begin!

As soon as he declared it, me and Rowen started to move.