314 305. It takes a lot of nerve to face the existence of being at the top (1/2)

Although the president's declaration is very encouraging, but if you think about it calmly, you are going to fight against the so-called demon king.

Your cheeks naturally tense up, your heart beats faster and you are in a state of tension.

You've been dressed up on the surface, but it's clear whether or not your current power is up to the task.

”Hahaha!　Don't be so nervous. I don't want you to take it and eat it. Relax, relax.

Seeing me, he smiles and says to me, ”Let's take a deep breath.

I've got my armor on and my body is warmed up.

The problem is the heart.

You take several deep breaths just like the boss told you to, but maybe it's because you're in a strange state of high spirits, but your heart won't stop beating.

I'm worried about how far my strength can go.

Hmmm, it didn't work so well?

Sorry.

A wry smile appears on the president's face, as if such sentiments were on his face.

When you honestly apologize, the president's smile turns into a smile.

”No, no, no, no. I used to feel like that when I was challenging the best like you. Well, that was a long time ago.

I wondered if the demon king had fought such a being in the past, but I suddenly realized what kind of trouble he'd been in with the president who was smiling and reminiscing about the past.

You'll be able to find out more about the fact that you'll be able to use it as a tool for your own personal development.

The words that were bothering me right now were spoken by the demon king, but I didn't want to do anything about it, so I let them pass.

It would be fun to keep chatting with you, but unfortunately, I'm very busy, and I've managed to squeeze the time out of my schedule.

Without regard to my feelings, the handsome president, smiling and laughing, quickly changed his mood.

What?

A chill runs down my spine.

I wonder if the being now standing in front of me is really a living thing.

I will enjoy it.

Just stand up.

That's all there is to it, and yet, there's this crushing feeling.

I can feel the air trembling.

The thought that there is no way you can win in the face of it breaks your heart, but you push it out of your mind with a shake of your head.

The kind of being that forces you to understand such things.

Yeah, that's pretty impressive work in just one year.

But in spite of that situation.

The president just smiles happily.

She even pretends to be gentle, as if she sees something smiling, and encourages you to fight in the future.

You can have confidence. Being able to laugh in front of me is even better than you think.

It was the posture of a strong man, and it was my posture that pleased that strong man president more than anything else.

Perhaps the president's spirit had caught me, but my body reacted, my body became natural, my head was cold despite my racing heart, and a belligerent smile was on my face.

I'm ready to fight, my body said.

Thank you.

And because I was able to bring it to such a state, I was able to return the president's words honestly.

”From the looks of it, you're ready to go. Can you get a grip?

After nodding with satisfaction at my response, he shifts his gaze and asks me, ”What do you mean?

I'm not going to ask you what.

Through her gaze, there is my mineral tree.

The mineral tree is not pure white, but has a faintly snow-covered hue.

From what I've read in the report, it's possible that it took in dragon bones, even ancient dragon bones.

The moment he held it in the dungeon, the roots grew and sucked the blood, giving him dragon's blood.

The process alone would be horrifying.

Suela, Memoria, Himikku and Evia also look at me with concern.

I'm going to give them a smile, not the battle smile I had on my face a while ago, but the smile I usually have on my face.

Of course.

I went to the mineral tree and grabbed the hilt and lifted it.

I didn't know what was in store.

Maybe something more than that will happen.

Maybe that's exactly what will happen.

That's a fleeting thought.

But that was my partner.

Don't be afraid of your partner.

As the others stare, I pull him out.

This time, instead of spreading its roots, the mineral tree pulses once more, quietly.

It seemed as if it had been waiting for you, happily pulsing once.

”Sir, we're ready.

You smile at your partner, who is more straightforward in his intentions than usual, and shake the mineral tree a couple of times to make a humming noise, getting used to a much lighter feel than usual.

You turn to the president and tell him you're ready.

I'm not sure if I need to wear a jacket.

Then the president in a suit loosened his tie a little, left his jacket with instructor Fusio, who was nearby, and walked to the center.

I followed.

You don't look like you're going to fight.

But that back, that figure.

The way you acted, seemingly seamless.

No attack could penetrate even against such an opponent.

Any image is denied as it walks, and a cold sweat runs down your spine.

Even if you tell your mind not to be defeated, you can't help but laugh if you can't see the future (vision) of victory.

Even more so if you are face to face with it, the future has been taken into a realm that is difficult to imagine.

But now, deep in your heart, you are looking forward to the battle that is about to begin.

I know from the beginning that I will lose.

So, are you going to fight with your heart?

No, absolutely not.

It's nonsense to fight with such determination to lose.

It's not a joke.

We won't get a chance like this again.

I might as well.

Hey, you're changing your tune.

Yes, I want to win the president, so no, I will win.

Ooh, nice. It reminds me of the old raiders. I'd say it was worth it just to see the spirit of the fight.

I want to win.

I told him that I wanted to win, and he applauded me with spirit and honesty.

I didn't mean to make fun of him, but I could tell from his words and expression that it was honest praise.

It's just that he's still a demon king. I won't give you an easy win.

Then, as if to reward him for his praise, the president released his power one more time.

If the air was trembling earlier, what can I say about this?

It's as if gravity acted sideways, trying to crush my body!

This pressure of pure magic alone.

Its originator, the president, is still smiling and smiling.

You're not serious, but you're delighted by the fact that you can be taken seriously.

Come on, go ahead!

With the words of the president, who opens his arms and declares on a high note that he is ready at any time, the curtain of the battle has been raised.

If the curtain has risen.

”Phew!

Just set it up!

”Oh!　You are so bold!

From the very beginning, you're at your best, you're exuberant, you're exuberant, you're strengthening your body, you're accelerating your thinking, and you've got all your senses working at full capacity, thinking that it's going to be a battle of wits from here on out.

It would be suicidal to challenge the president, who would not be careless or arrogant, head-on.

But a poorly executed trick won't work.