Episode 42.13 (1/2)
”Hou! This is good. I'm taking this one. Oy, Viska.”
”What?”
”I won, you lost. Get it?”
Viska looked at Haydent. Then at Pentaros. Then he finally realized his defeat.
”Yea.”
”Good, hand over the loot. <Talisman of Dark Demon>.”
”Wha”
Viska's face turned aghast.
”N-no way. This can't be appraised. How'd you find out about this talisman?”
”Shut it. Just hand it over.”
Lecan thrust his right hand.
Viska hesitated for a while but he eventually relented and took out the talisman hidden in his chest pocket.
”Viska!”
The aggravated voice was Pentaros Fotos's.
Viska looked back at Pentaros with a warped expression.
”Make it quick.”
Pressed by Lecan, Viska put the talisman on Lecan's hand.
Lecan held out the talisman to Haydent and proclaimed.
”For beating the proxy of Pentaros Fotos, Viska Kouen, I take this <Talisman of Dark Demon> as my prize. Have I made myself clear?”
”You certainly have. That item is yours, Lecan-dono.”
Pentaros let out an intense bloodlust. The sound of his teeth clenching resounded.
Lecan put the talisman in his <Storage>.
Still, that was really a close call.
Since he got the warning from Shira to look out for Grace Gear, Lecan had planned to end the match right away without waiting for the opponent to make his moves. But his opponent recited the spell faster than he could strike with <Sword of Rusk>. He might be able to stave off the <Stasis> effect until it expired had he used <Ring of Undying King>, but he had no way of knowing it beforehand.
What should he have done in such a situation anyway. But he can mull it over later. Another opponent is waiting for him.
This Solusgia guy appears to be quite a tough one as well, but he still doesn't measure up to depth-walking adventurers.
No. He must dispel such a line of thought. There's no way of knowing what kind of equipment the guy's got. Nor abilities. Feeling sure of your victory will only leave you open. Preparing himself to face the unknown is important. Lecan should have learned that from his duel with Viska. This guy challenged Lecan even after watching his match against Viska earlier. He must be confident of his chance. Lecan can't let his guard down now.
”Thanks for waiting. Now come, let us fight.”
”Lecan-dono. I am sure you covet for spoils of war in this duel as well.”
”Nah. Not really.”
”Let's make it the same terms as the duel earlier. The winner shall take over one item the loser has on him.”
”Yea. Fine by me.”
Solusgia's gaze was directed at Lecan's chest area.
(Haha.)
(He wants to take back <Talisman of Dark Demon> huh.)
(Is he trying to sell favor to Fotos House?)