Chapter 279 – All-Heaven Festival Contest Final Stage “Demon King Castle Bloody Field” (Start) / Team Introductions

279 – All-Heaven Festival Contest Final Stage “Demon King Castle Bloody Field” (Start) / Team Introductions

After saying goodbye to Cashew, I went to see Blitz, who runs the fruit shop.

This bald, muscular man may look scary at first glance, but he’s actually friendly and kind.

When he saw me, he was as happy for me as if he, himself, were the one who made it to the final stage.

He says the shop will be kept open as usual, but he’s recently left it in the hands of a part-timer he hired when it’s time for the matches.

「Here ya go!」he said as I received a bunch of fruit.

Even when I was kicked out of the party, even when I was looking for a new job, even when the world’s 1st Ranked Aerial invited me to join his party, even now, as I am advancing to the final stage of the All-Heaven Festival Contest…

Blitz would be pleased or surprised, but he never changed the way he treated me.

To be an Adventurer is to accept that the fan’s reactions to you can change on a dime based on your victories and defeats.

I am truly grateful to have a friend who doesn’t change their closeness towards me. It’s a form of support.

I rejoin my allies while carrying a mountain of fruit.

The Hero Wraith, the Destroyer Fran, the Miner Melania, and the White Sorcerer Josh.

Also me, the Black Sorcerer Lem.

The five of us form a pretty irregular Hero Party.

This Party probably won’t overturn conventional wisdom all of a sudden…

But at least it’ll set an example.

An example that victory can be achieved one after another even without a conventional composition, that not only a Human-only party can drive the crowds wild.

An example that, while the path may be difficult, it is certainly not impossible.

We headed towards the Demon King Castle, which is the venue.

We were filmed, lightly interviewed, and cheered by fans as we entered.

There were many that supported the party itself, but I think I heard some people calling my name too.

Little by little, something is changing.

I thought they were going to have some sort of opening ceremony, but they didn’t seem to.

Well, I guess they gave up on it because of issues related to my master.

When they announced the All-Heaven Festival Contest, I was extremely surprised that my master made an appearance.

I’m sure my master would not entertain his son or his disciple if we asked him to appear again like last time.

To be honest, I’m worried if my master even made it to the waiting room.

While I respect him, I also know that he is not the kind of person to be bound by the world.

The man himself is a solid world of his own.

There is no way he would care about the progress of just one tournament.

So he doesn’t care if he isn’t in sync with everyone else.

…But it would cause problems if you don’t come, master…

Everything will be known after we enter.

If there is an opponent worthy of battling my master, he will come.

I have to believe that we have proven that with our battles thus far.

And then, the time came.

『It’s the final stage of the All-Heaven Festival Contest…! Finally! It’s here! Even if you cry, even if you laugh, it all ends with this match! The venue is packed! The whole world is watching this battle! Now, it’s time to decide just who is the strongest in the world!』

The ground is shaking…

by the roar of the people. Their anticipation. Their excitement.

The enthusiasm of the venue was transmitted all the way to us contenders waiting at the entrance.

『First, let us start with the challengers who fought fierce battle after fierce battle until the third stage!』

『The champion of the red group…the world’s 4th Ranked Fenix Party…!!!』

I thought the cheers couldn’t get any louder, but they exploded after that.

Among the final four parties in the red team, which included the Reaper Knight Furcus Party, a Big Four of the Impregnable Demon King Castle, the Time Fist Demon King Beelzebub Party, ruler of the Eastern Demon King Castle, the Thunder Hero Scathach Party, 5th Ranked party in the world, the Party that secured victory was the one lead by none other than my childhood friend.

『Now, let’s have them make their appearance…!!』

『Wielder of the Extensible Magic Sword…the Warrior Alba!』

A young man with dull silver hair, a slender but well-trained body, and a somewhat thuggish aura.

『One of the only three people in the world who can use Godspeed…the Hunter Lily!』

A cool-headed Elf with a small build, stern expression, blond hair, and green eyes.

『The magic swordswoman loved by the ice magic of a high-ranking lesser water spirit! The Frost Hero Bella!』

Yet another petite but adult-seeming young lady. If Lily can be thought of as a flower sprite, Bella is an ice sprite, I guess. White long hair with white eyes reminiscent of ice.

『The tank who has mastered offense and defense in order to allow the middle and rear guards to act freely…the Paladin Lark!』

He was blessed with not just a hardy physique, but with good looks, too. His navy blue, wavy hair drapes ever so slightly over his sleepy eyes.

『Last but not least, a Hero who is considered the closest to the strongest mankind has ever seen…the Flame Hero Fenix!!!!!』

My comrade, my childhood friend, my rival. A red-haired heart-throb.

The moment he entered, the cheers were loud enough to split my eardrums.

This is the briefest introduction yet, perhaps because of the large number of participants, or perhaps because they’ve been introduced so many times up till now.

Even so, that’s enough

Because those that have come to this venue are already aware of how strong these contestants are.

『Next are the winners of the Blue group…The Lucifa Party led by the ruler of the Impregnable Demon King Castle…!!!!!』

The one that got the better of the Blue group, which included the Earth Hero Vale Party, the world’s 3rd ranked Hero of the Cursed Sword Hervor Party, and a Knights Order captain, the Immortal Maiden Persephone Party, was our liege.

That’s right, her Majesty has advanced to the final stage as well.

『Footsteps that shake the earth! Words that split the land! The two great giants who serve as guardians for the final gate of the final stratum of the Impregnable Demon King Castle. The Air-like Devil, Ipos and the Transparent-like Devil, Balam!』

Ipos can change his body to be like air, and Balam can make his body transparent.

They are Giants who not only already wield overwhelming destructive power, but can also use magic.

『A contestant who can take the form of both woman and Centaur, alongside her unique talent as a plant-focused Beast Master…the One-Horned Poet Amduscias!』

A woman who inherited unicorn blood, with a spiral horn growing from her forehead. She has a gentle personality and long fluffy hair of a light purple color.

She’s also a direct subordinate of the Demon King Army’s Chief of Staff Lemegeton.

『Floor Boss of the ninth stratum of the Impregnable Demon King Castle! An outstanding Majin with characteristic Spatial Mobility magic…the Time Demon Agares!』

A male Majin with slicked-back silver hair. He’s in his usual tailcoat suit and has pledged absolute loyalty to her Majesty. Also, he is kind to children like Cashew.

『Not a soul has qualms about her being the ruler of the Impregnable Demon King Castle! If Fenix is a candidate for Humanities strongest, then she is a candidate for the strongest Demon King! The Demon King Lucifa!!!!』

A Demon King adorned in black steps out. Crimson hair that’s longer than she is tall, red eyes that seem to burn silently, and a pair of black horns.

It does not matter that she looks like a little girl. She is the one who everyone working in the Impregnable Demon King Castle looks up to as our King.

Normally, the Demon King making their appearance means that all the strata leading up to there have been Cleared.

The appearance of the last boss is exciting, but to the Monsters, they are full of regrets for letting all the strata get Cleared up to the last one.

However, no such qualms exist here in this tournament.

Our Highness merely participated as just another contestant and advanced her way here with her allies.

Now, the introductions of the next contestants begin…

『Next, the winners of the White group…the world’s no.1 Ranked Aerial Party…!!!!!』

The winners of the final four parties in the White group, which included the two Knights Order parties led by the Scales of Justice Astrea and the Sage Archer Chiron, and the party that consists of members of the Eastern Demon Castle led by the Untouchable Demon Purson, were the party lead by that man.

『Wielder of Godspeed Battoujutsu…the Samurai Masamune!』

Masamune is a swordsman from the east wielding a special sword called a katana. His skill is good enough for him to be counted among the top five swordsmen in the world. His slashes that can cut through even magic are astounding and cool.

『A fire user who reached the quintessential Peak-level magic in this competition…the Crimson Wizard Michelle!』

Normally, Michelle is as nice as a warm hug, but her personality flips entirely once she enters a Dungeon.

During the battle with the world’s 2nd ranked Ex Party, in her duel with the Wizard Merlin, she reached even greater heights. She became one of the few masters in the world to reach Peak-level magic

『The next contestant also unveiled a rare skill in this competition, Magic Alchemy. It’s…the Blade Alchemist Louie!』

Louie is a quiet man of small stature. In Clear videos, it is a delight to see him turn things within the Dungeon into weapons.

In the battle against the Ex Party, he showed us Magic Alchemy, his ability to turn not things around him, but his allies’ magic into weapons. Moreover, the shocking thing was how the weapons inherited the characteristics of the magic.

『He has made great strides within the world’s no.1 ranked Party despite barely turning thirteen-years-old…It’s the Gale Hero Ewan!』

Ewan was a classmate of the Frost Hero Bella in the School.

He is a very polite boy, serious and hardworking. He has been accepted by the public as the new member of the 1st ranked Party and is also talented. On top of that, the fact that he’s still growing is a frightening thought.

『The first of this era to be a Four Great Spirits contractor…the Storm Hero Aerial!!!!!』

Green eyes and hair reminiscent of the wind. A well-trained body that is now in its prime despite being over forty. The leader of the Party that remains unmoved at the top in an industry where several young talents emerge year after year after year.

Most people today, if asked who is the strongest mankind has ever known, would most likely think of him.

There isn’t an Adventurer fan alive who doesn’t know him. There isn’t an Adventurer alive who isn’t aware of him.

That is what it means to reign in 1st rank.

「Alright, we’ll be the ones to steal all these cheers.」

We, the Wraith Party, started walking toward the entrance.

On the way there, Wraith said that.

The world is watching this match that determines the strongest.

The expectations and excitement of the audience could melt an iceberg with just their hype.

To have those cheers just to yourself would mean…to be the strongest in the world.

Due to how hastily this Party was put together and the hodge-podge of ages and races mixed in, we’re most likely the weakest in terms of total Party strength amongst the four Parties gathered here.

We are aware of that, and there is no way to deny it.

This event is structured to challenge those who created legends, even if the challengers win.

I wonder how many expect the last person standing to be a member of the Wraith Party?

We’re champions too. However, there is a difference in achievements with those that have gathered here.

In that sense, we, who have just come together, pale in comparison.

That is why what Wraith said can only be taken as a boast.

That is why I laugh.

「You’re right. Let’s do just that.」

I am well aware of our inexperience and imperfections.

Still, opportunities don’t wait. They don’t always give you the grace to work it out until you’re perfect.

When opportunity knocks, you jump at it, unwavering. Take hold of it with all your might.

We were able to win our way here.

And we’ll continue to do the same.

If you do not have that kind of mettle, you are not qualified to go into the battle that is about to begin.

Wraith gave me a broad smile in response.

I smiled back and said…

「Let’s go.」

I take a step forward towards the place where the strongest of this era have gathered.

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