235 Episode 235 "One-on-one Combat withVisitorsand Onset of Brave Allergy".txt (1/2)

...... Why would you go to such lengths?

Because I'm a brave man.

I've been kind of sick of hearing the word 'brave' lately. It's strange.

So I'm going to make a contract. I have the courage to do so. I'm a brave man.

Yamazoe lowered his sword and raised his right arm.

It seems that the one swinging at his fingertips is the 'Medallion of Contract'.

'Come here and fight me. It is the mercy of a brave man. I'll forgive you for that. I'm not going to be able to say that I'm a good person. Not a bad thing, is it?

Do you want to just fight?

Yes.

One-on-one?

Yeah. You will.

”Are we allowed to use weapons and items?

'No matter. You're supposed to use what you're equipped with!

What is the definition of 'fighting'?　You don't mean we're going to cross swords until we both die, do you? Set a number of times, once, twice, or three times?

'You're so fine!　Twice is all it takes!

That's a lot, one time.

'Okay!　You and I will cross swords once, one on one, one on one. Feel free to use the weapons and items at your disposal!　If you do that, I will miss you and my men will not be harmed!　That's all you need to know!

”The 'contract' is short for me, please.

Just get on with it!

The problem seems to be no .......

Weapons and items are free to use. So this one can use Reggie, White and Lord Death.

As long as they cross swords at least once, it's OK.

Even if he does something, we can block it with White's ”Shirudo”.

Even if he does break through the shield, Lord Death has powerful armor. The moment he mumbled ......, he said, ”I'll be able to block at least one blow, that there is no problem! He replies. ”It looks fine.

”Okay. That's it.

It's a 'contract'!

Me and Yamazoe's ”Medallion of the Covenant” shines through.

Honestly, I don't want to deal with it.

But Yamazoe is dangerous.

The 'visitors' so far have been working for merit. To become a brave man, or to be recognized by the nobility.

But that's not the case with Yamazoe.

The more you can't read the actions, the more dangerous it is. I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say.

Well then, I'm going to go.

...... master, Naykun, and Arujidono.

Don't worry, it's just one time to get your swords together.

I stepped forward, leaving Rita, Aine and Cutlass behind.

At the same time, Yamazoe's sword flashed, illuminating my helmet.

...... Are you going to not show your face?

It's not something to show you. Yamazoe-Takashi.

Is that voice ...... Nagiyama Sawtaro?

You've been noticed.

I didn't think you'd recognize me. My alias.

”I knew you had a powerful skill set...” ......

Not so much. I'm not the strongest.

'What level is this!　Level 6?　You're not going to be a LV 9, are you?!

So you're not so strong.

'If you can't tell me, then you're lower than me, aren't you?　Isn't that right!

It doesn't matter. Let's just end it with a sword.

I readied my magic sword, Leggy.

When I got this close, I managed to see Yamazoe's face.

He's smiling. It's a disgusting feeling.

''If we can just cross swords once, it won't be a problem. Isn't that what you think?　But what if the difference in ability is large?　For example, if I'm level 6. If you were lvl 1, I could probably kill you in one hit, right?

What is it?

A bluish-white light is coming from underneath Yamazoe's feet.

'This skill works unconditionally on anyone in range.

Yamazoe raises his sword.

”Ah... Yamazoe's... the most powerful... skill... is...

......They are the ones who have been used by ......and whoever wins... will win... against Mr. Yamazoe.

.......... that skill set... that man... is out of reach...

What?　I can't hear people's voices very well.

Is this another effect of Yamazoe's skills?

Immediately, I activated the 'Ability Contact Analysis (Skill Analyzer)'.

If I'm touching the effects, I should be able to find out about the abilities.

Yamazoe's skills displayed are...

”Decreased Levels of Ability, Level Downer, LV4.

The skill level of those within the area of effect is set to 1.

The owner of this skill is not affected.

The range is less than 100 meters. The moment you leave the range, your skill level is restored to its original level.

Also, high level long range attacks become level 1 power the moment they come within range.

''It's ...... amazing.''

Indeed, this skill makes Yamazoe the strongest.

It's natural since other people will be level 1. There will be no one stronger than me around. So that's why it's the most powerful skill.

Then let's go!　Realize the difference in power, Nagiyama Sawtaro!

Yamazoe raises his great sword.

''Leggy!　Despicable!

Mmm!

”Support, that is!

I wielded my Demon Sword Leggy.

In line with the high level (probably) Yamazoe, Lord Death in his Demon King armor supports my movements. Leggy's black blade and Yamazoe's blade of light overlap.

And then...

Swoon.

My 'Ju Juishu Kenjutsu' has defeated Yamazoe's sword.

Okay, that's the end of the 'contract'.

............ huh?

Yamazoe breaks his stance and thrusts his big sword into the ground.

”What is this? How could I lose to you?　My swordsmanship level is 6!　I should be able to crush a level 1 opponent with a single blow!

I don't know if that's a good idea.

The cheat skills that I 'rebuilt' are basically level 1.

The 'Jusui Kenjutsu' also just became level 2 a while ago.

Up until then, I was able to pass off strong enemies' swords normally at level 1, so returning to level 1 doesn't really matter.

Oh, but it's troubling that ”Otherworldly Conversation” has become level 1: ......

I've been receiving messages from Rita in ”True Consciousness Sharing: Mind Linkage True” since a while ago.

It seems that the skill of the ”Consciousness Sharing” system is like telepathy, so translation is not necessary.

I've fulfilled our contract. I've crossed swords with you. That's all you need to know.

...... not allowed.

What?

'I can't allow myself to be defeated by a stray visitor!　Such a defeat - such a defeat!　I'm ...... hired by the aristocrats, I'm ...... like a stray dog, and I'm ............

A stray dog is .......

I knew I wouldn't be able to talk to Yamazoe.

Hypothetically, I wonder what would have happened if I hadn't been thrown out by the king when I was summoned and ended up working with Yamazoe?

This guy probably shuffled me around like I was some kind of coworker, but he didn't see me as a coworker.

I'm just doing my job, so I'll go along with you.

...... It must have been a terrible thing after all.

I'm glad the king threw me out then, after all.

I got to meet Cecil, and I got to meet Rita.

I hope both ...... Cecil and ...... Rafilia are doing well. I miss her.

”You know what, Yamazoe?

...... such as this. I'm not going to be able to deceive you if I lose a head-to-head battle like this ....... The king threw me out of the house and I lost to you and I'm a brave man ...... d*mn it!

You're not gonna listen to me for a second.

Yeah, that's right. I made a 'contract' to let you go, but it shouldn't be a problem if the others voluntarily kill you!　I know, right? There's no way I can live with this sense of defeat. So...

The others would have all fainted.

After me and Yamazoe's fight was cleared up, all the participants in the 'Martial Arts Tournament' were all stunned by Aine with a 'Memory Wipe'.