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Chapter 67: Aun VS Bride ①

～Aun’s point of view～

「Okay. I’ll accept the proposition.」

「Now we’re talking.」

『It seems that Daytona has accepted contestant Aun’s proposal!

Now then, let’s start the deciding match between【Star Supremacy】Aun VS【Daytona】Bride!!!』

Let’s start by appraising Bride’s status…

While thinking so, I proceeded to the center of the ring.

Status

【Name】Bride Ishlova

【Race】Demon

【Condition】

【Level】Hidden

【Attribute】Fire

【HP】Hidden

【MP】850/850

【STR】Hidden

【VIT】Hidden

【DEX】38

【INT】85

【AGI】Hidden

【LUK】18

【Title】Contractor with the Demons, Sword Emperor

【Skill】Hidden

…This is the first time I’ve seen such a status. So this is how it appears when the status is concealed, huh.

Rather, the part of the status that should be hidden the most is out in the open though…

Is concealment of the status random!?

No, more importantly. Why does it say that his race is Demon?

Moreover, he bears the title of [Contractor with the Demons]. This must be the reason why he had a secret meeting with a demon at that time…

I gotta make him spit out a lot of things. Let’s try shaking him up first.

Hmm… the quickest way to get a taciturn guy like him to speak is to make him angry.

「Bride… In truth, you’re not really that strong, are you?」

「Are you trying to provoke me?」

「No, I mean… Do you really think you can beat me with “that kind of status”?」

「Bastard! You have Appraisal!?」

He took the bait.

He had always been a secretive person. This might unexpectedly be easy.

「I can see it clearly. And also your “disgraceful part” that you don’t want anyone else to know.

I mean, if you wanted to hide your status, shouldn’t that be the first thing you hide? Why are you revealing the most important part to everyone? Is that kind of like your hobby?」

「I will kill you!」

「Oh, which reminds me, the magic sword Flam. You killed Madas and took it away, right?」

「!! How much do you know…」

「Do you want to know? I’m sure you want to know. I know a lot of things about you.」

「…If you die, there will be no problem.」

「Oh? But even if I die in this arena, I’ll be revived, right?……Rather, what are you planning?」

『Both of them are glaring at each other in the center of the ring!! I think we can expect a heated battleeee!!

It’s almost time for the gong to start the match!!』

The preparation to get information out of him is almost over. Let’s make it doubly sure…

「I’ll tell you one good thing. I’m the only one who knows your secret.」

「…I see, then this makes it easy. And it’s a wise decision.」

『Match, starttttt!!』

The gong resounded together with Michael’s announcement.

From here on, it will be a battle of strength. I also feel that Bride is hiding his ace move.

Both of us took a step back and took out our weapons from our magic bags. Bride’s weapon was, as rumored, a magic sword of fire. In my right hand was Shiranuemaru.

And we started moving at the same time.

We crossed swords while channeling mana into our weapons.

The rarity of our weapons is probably the same. We can also assign our attributes to our weapons.

Although we had different attributes, our weapons were quite similar.

At the end of several exchanges of blows, Bride activated [Flame Lance] and I activated [Lightning Spear].

The two magics collided with each other in the center of the ring and exploded.

「You’re more capable than I thought. But I haven’t given my all yet…」

Bride was the one to speak first.

It doesn’t seem like he’s serious yet, but it seems he’s starting to get into an excited state after entering the battle.

I guess he’s starting to get talkative

「That goes for me too. …Hey Bride, why did you stab the dragon with the magic sword Flam and make it run wild? That’s the only thing I don’t understand.」

「Hmm… Well, since I’m going to kill me anyway, I’ll let you know.

It’s really simple. The city of Recuria and the lord of Recuria are in my way.

For me to rule this country.」

「Earl Stedrius?」

「Yeah, that guy is excellent.

……However, far from simply disobeying my instructions, he even joined the second prince’s faction.

The same goes for Recuria’s Adventurer’s Guild Master.

Although it is located at the border, it has the same influence as Alraine’s adventurer’s guild.

If the influence of these two people can be destroyed, even if there is some damage to the city, there will be enough profit.」

「Are you stupider than I thought? If you do that, the city’s self-governing functions will be destroyed, and the residents will flock to the nearby city, Miralda. You didn’t make any arrangements to have them accepted there.」

「I did consider that. In the worst case, I would go out and defeat the dragon.

Those two will lose their power, and they will be owing me.

And yet… the plan was ruined thanks to you guys resolving the situation!」

「That’s great. I was able to give a blow to a shitty bastard like you.」

「Just babble on! [Field of Fire], [Flame Blade].」

As Bride applied a buff skill, he became wrapped in a flickering reddish-brown aura, and manifested a flaming sword made of mana and gripped it in his left hand.

Two-Sword Style, huh.

「[Thunder Drum].」

When I applied my buff skill, 9 thunder drums appeared on my back.

Once again, we kicked the ground at the same time. Our speed was currently even, and the number of moves Bride dished out was increasing, but by becoming a dual sword wielder, his attack became monotonous, making it easier to find openings.

— Kin! Kin! Shu! Kin! Shu!

Parry, Parry, Dodge, Parry, Sidestep.

Gradually, the pattern of his attacks became clearer, and by narrowly dodging the final attack of his consecutive attacks and slipping to his rear, I found a large opening on Bride.

(Now!)

I sheath my sword and unleashed an Iai-slash.

Bride’s chest was cut wide as lightning ran in a horizontal flash. Large amount of blood spurted out from the wound.

「Ugh! Just who the hell are you! Damn it! Damn it! Shiiiitttt!」

Bride suddenly became emotionally unstable.

I don’t know what will happen if I don’t finish this quickly…

「Destroy it! DESTROY it! D-Destroy, deStroY…

I will DestRoY everything! [Demonification]!!」

Boom! Just when it seemed like Bride’s body was trembling, his body grew a size larger, and his eyes were dyed bright red.

As black wings grew from his back and flapped, Bride rose into the air.