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Welcome to the Impregnable Demon King Castle – Chapter 98

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Translator: Aquilegia

Editor: Weasalopes

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98 – Finally, The Finals

If our victory was something unexpected, then Furcus and Kei, I should call her Orobas, since they are participating with their Dungeon Name, have accumulated a series of impressive victories without any hitches.

In this tournament, the two of them have defeated numerous powerful people.

None of them had been able to land a single blow on Furcus.

It wasn’t like her armor could repel the attacks. However, not even a single blow had landed on Furcus, nor was it able to land on Orobas.

However, this didn’t lower the reputation of the defeated side. …No, there are some negative opinions, but most of the people’s thoughts seemed to be more of admiring, like『Is this the strength of the Demon King Castle’s Big Four?』

And that’s about it.

Since I know firsthand how strong they are, especially Master Furcus, so I’m not surprised to see how well they are doing in the tournament.

「Berith.」

We were on our way to the venue.

「What’s wrong?」

After the winner’s interview, we are only left with the Finals match.

But the battle with Philip is already over.

「That…I want to win against those two.」

「…? Hmm? Sure… ah.」

Berith seemed to have noticed something.

「Are you worried that I’m feeling burned out?」

「Uh…sorry. I am.」

When you have achieved your goal, you can’t help but relax. It’s impossible not to feel a sense of freedom. And from that point, some people don’t need much time to pull themselves together again, while others need more.

I haven’t known her long enough to know that.

「Ahaha, that’s okay. More like, it’s understandable for you to be like that. It’s true that I was exhausted until a while ago. But I’m okay. Since I’m already doing this, I’m aiming to become the winner of this tournament. Besides…」

There was a pause before the next words were uttered.

「Berith?」

I said, while feeling puzzled.

「If, if I’m with you, I don’t feel like I will lose…」

Berith said that something like that while turning her face away.

「…Thank you, that’s the best compliment.」

A Black Sorcerer is a support position.

No matter how highly evaluated they are, it is merely a Job that makes it easier to win if they were present in the party.

Being with me and not feeling like she’ll lose meant that she thinks that I’ll definitely win.

Isn’t that the best compliment a person can get, no matter what Job they have?

While feeling my heart getting warm, I keep on walking toward the light of the venue that is starting to be in sight.

「What about you, Lem?」

「Eh, um, I’m not sure about that.」

「You’re so mean!」

「Ahaha, I’m just kidding.」

「….I wonder if that’s true. Well, compared to Fenix’s party and the Demon King’s army, I might not be reliable since I’m only ranked 99th.」

Ah, it seemed like she’s slightly sulking.

I spoke while reflecting on my words.

「Ever since I was little, I’ve always admired Heroes and wanted to become a part of the 1st ranked party. I thought it was possible as long as I’m together with Fenix. Although my goal has changed a little since I became part of the Demon King’s army, I’m now fighting alongside reliable companions so as to not lose the title of『Impregnable』.」

「…Yeah.」

「Up until now, I’ve only teamed up with people who want to win, and I’ve always won together with them. And this time, I have been fighting together with you until this point right? Would that answer be okay with you?」

There were many times when I felt that Alba and I are not compatible in terms of personality, but his desire to help Fenix win was real. As long as we have the same desire, that is enough for me to accept him as my comrade.

Berith murmured after hearing my words.

「…too complicated.」

「Urgh…」

「Kidding. I got the message… thank you.」

I’m sure she’s blushing behind her mask right now.

I assumes as much when she averted her face.

「Shall we go?」

「Yes, to win.」

And so we were off to the Finals.

Our opponents were already present on the other side of the field.

『At the beginning of the event, who could have predicted that this would happen? There is only one Adventurer remaining in the Finals, and that person is also a Black Sorcerer.』

『When it comes to the Monsters, although they have the impression that they always have the role of villains and evil-doers, there is no need for them to play such a role in this kind of tournament. This kind of scene is happening only because this is a competition where the purpose is purely for determining which one is stronger.』

『It’s a spectacle that can be seen only because we recruited the contestants regardless of their race. What do you think about this as the 1st ranked Adventurer? If you include those from the qualifying round, there were quite a few Adventurers participating.』

『That’s a difficult question… For example, if I was simply informed about this information, I might have said they are pathetic.』

Aerial continued his words.

『However, this time I have personally witnessed their fight. Along with everyone in the audience. We know the details of their battle and their enthusiasm. I can’t raise any complaints regarding the fact that no Adventurers other than Lem are staying in the tournament. After all, they are standing here as a result of their victories.』

『I agree. Besides, this is a battle that I’m personally looking forward to watching. The tag team of a Human and a Monster, contestant Lem and contestant Berith. On the other hand, the members of the Demon King Castle’s Big Four, the Reaper Knight Furcus and Orobas, a Centaur archer. Monsters fighting against other Monsters is something you can’t see in a normal Dungeon Clear.』

『To be able to see Adventurers fighting other Adventurers and Monsters fighting other Monsters. I think this is a really interesting endeavor. For example, when I was a kid, when talking to my friends about which Adventurer we liked, we would quarrel that the Adventurer we liked is way stronger that the other Adventurer.』

『Ohh, even people like Aerial talked about such things when he was a child. By the way, I did that as well.』

『This time, it’s a Tag Tournament, but if an event like an individual battle is held, the dream of having a one-to-one fight might be able to be realized. To be honest, I also have many opponents that I would like to fight against with.』

『I get so excited when I think of the possibility that a battle between the Contractors of the Four Great Spirits may be realized.』

『I’d love to have a match with Fenix and also… with you, Lem.』

…Aerial.

It’s an honor, but it sounds like you’re supporting me.

『And eventually, I’ll fight against contestant Furcus in the Demon King Castle.』

There’s something different about this.

Is he trying to get the audience interested in the contestants who had made it to the Finals?

After that, he also mentioned Orobas’ maneuverability and her skills in archery, and Berith’s flexible magic skills that she can freely manipulate.

If the 1st ranked Adventurer are commending the contestants to this point, the interest of the audience would increase even more.

Furthermore, he also implied the Dungeon Clear of the Demon King Castle by the 1st ranked party, providing a topic of conversation apart from the match.

Since the statement was made here, whenever it is mentioned, the existence of the tournament would inevitably be mentioned as well.

Concerning the result, I wonder if it can be said that Fellow’s personnel selection is perfect?

Well, it’s not something that I should be thinking about right now.

「Black Sorcerer Lem, you’ve done well to reach this point.」

There was Furcus’ voice that was already changed by a voice changer.

「At the Demon King Castle, I had withdrawn in the middle of the fight. I’m honored to fight against you, Reaper Knight Furcus.」

The fact that we are colleagues, friends, and master and student cannot be known by the audience.

Therefore, we exchanged our greetings in such a way that it would not be discovered.

「That is quite a pretty good sword for a Black Sorcerer. I’m sure that your master is excellent…」

「Yes, and today, my sword master is also watching the match, so I can’t lose.」

She’s right in front of me.

「Do you think that you can defeat I, Furcus?」

「It’s possible if I’m together with my partner.」

「…That’s the spirit.」

The Finals are about to begin.

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