"That one just now was well done, however your mana kneading and composition still have a long ways to go . A slight touch from this 『Meteor』 turning them back into magic essence is proof of that . "
Temuro-san is quite spartan . And [Meteor] is that morning star's name huh . Afterward, I tried the same chantless stone wall tactics twice more and he easily broke through both . Apparently, the steel ball part of the morning star gets this destroying effect when it's set on its shaft part . Well dang, his fighting style sure isn't a flashy one, but how it steadily and soundly drives his opponent into a corner is devastating . However, knowing this is already a good result in itself . I'd still like to at least put a graze on him though . A perfect win would be way too much!
"Stone Skin . "
An earthen-colored light was sucked into my body . Preps done . This will hurt, but it's the only chance I have .
I take a stance with Lunar Cat drawn out and take a breath in and out . Discerning Magic Eye in full throttle as to not miss any movement . Then I step forward . The javelin went after me as if waiting for that moment . I dealt with it with the same old half step dodge . Here comes the real thing .
"Again with the same trick?"
With a sound of wind being cut, the morning star is coming at my torso as anticipated . Trajectory read! I concentrate Mana Clad on a single point of my torso . Grit teeth and bear it!
MEKIN, DOSUN
Now!
"Graviton!"
*BOOM*, the steel ball got sunk into the ground by Graviton . I used that as a boost to dash forward . Closing in on Temuro-san while putting all my weight behind Lunar Cat . But he didn't seem to mind at all about the missing morning star and was already at the ready to block my blade with his javelin .
GUNIN
My swung sword suddenly changed its trajectory, twice as it went for a joint on his armor . I used [<<Air Thruster>>] on the blade to forcefully change its directions . Of course it's not without a price . Thanks to the impossible moves done, my muscles are getting torn apart . They've been ruptured on several spots . I could barely hold my grip on Lunar Cat, but I won't stop I can't stop . The after effects from healing these injuries once this is all over would be pretty severe for sure .
SUPAN KARA---N
Temuro-san's gauntlet fell down as the clip holding his gauntlet was cut . Blood seeps out of his hand from a single graze .
"Nicely done, but this is as far you go . "
*kachin* just when I thought I was hearing something, Temuro-san's morning star's shaft split open as he swung it down at me . From the shaft, a baton like thing was formed .
Geez, just how multifunctional that thing is really, *gosun*!
My consciousness was easily reaped by that single swing .
<TLN: Catch the latest updates and edits at Sousetsuka . com >
ZABASHA
Buha! I awoke with a splash of water on face . Mitama and the girls are looking at me with a worried look on their faces .
" . . . You okay? Hurt anywhere?"
"Hnn, I'm fine . How long did I pass out?"
Looks like the peanut gallery has dispersed . Only us and Temuro-san are in the training ground .
"Only few minutes . Sheesh, you really pushed yourself, didn't ya . "
"I would have never imagined milord could put up such a fight against that [Meteor] . "
Ah, Wakamoto-san is shutting his mouth tight . He looks like he's got something to say, but he's keeping it shut .
Temuro-san peeked with a face that looked like it was saying he went overboard .
"Haha, sorry about that . I went a bit far . Been so long since anyone cut my War Armor, you see . Really though, I can't help but look forward to your growth in the future, what's with that strength of yours at such a young age . I get why master is so enthusiastic now . "
He offered his hand as he said that . I stated what I had in mind as I grabbed that hand .
"That battle has truly opened my eyes on my lack of experience . I shall further devote myself and win our next match . "
"Fu, hahahahaha"
Temuro-san laughed out loud heartily . Huuh, I was being serious though .
"Oh pardon . That sounded like what I told master almost word to word, y'see . Us disciples really are cut from the same cloth . "
Temuro-san was a rascal back in the days huh? My impression of him feels like of a caring elder brother though . I mean, he even gave me advices during the mock battle earlier .
"You'll have to excuse me now, wouldn't want Eleanor-kun finding more excuses to scold me . This will be a nice tale for duke-sama and commander . Well then, see you around . I look forward to our next meeting . "
Temuro-san left while waving his hand back . The match really showed the gap in strength, but I managed to leave a scratch on him . My combat skill has gotten better for sure . Knowing that alone is a good result . Also I've got to create magic that's more precise and tougher . Also gotta come up with more combinations . Combining [<<Lightning Spin Break>>] with [<<Air Thruster>>] might make for a rush attack that covers both offense and defense . Oh dang, I'm getting excited just thinking about it .
As I was reflecting on the results of our match, I felt some kind of negative aura coming closer from behind . I timidly turned around and got greeted with Eleanor-san in an imposing stance . Her forehead is twitching a bit, looks like she's furious . Hiii, it's Asura, I can see Asura's aura!
"Nobusada-san . Fighting that person in a match at this point is too reckless! Listen here . . . "
Afterward, Eleanor-san gave me an hour long sermon, while fervently telling me how worried she was . I'm sorry for making you worry .
The other members took care of collecting items seized from [Gottmanz] while I was having the sermon . Since the equipment seemed quite well used, they couldn't bring themselves to collect it and only took the cash and accessories . Yup, looks like the girls have got some leeway after winning big from betting on me . Me? I completely forgot to take a bet . None of the accessories was anything rare and none of the girls was eager to use accessories used by men, thus they were traded for money at the guild . The cash is 180,000 in total . Well, let it be a lesson learned to those guys . Since we didn't touch their equipment, they can still work anyway .
As for quests, we sold all Boar's Livers and Guarana used for medicine making, six Treant Timber for making wands, and some sugar and honey for sweeteners . Everything else besides stuff we intend to use later are sold . Honey and sugar are reserved for the girls besides the portion needed for the quest . Otherwise, they'd never live it down with me . As for the protein, aside from my shares, I plan to share it to Maniwa-san and friends . I just know they'd be ecstatic .
Thus the total sales is 202,900 . The Brilliant Feathers were worth 50,000 each . According to Ranba-san it's an ornamental item for noble purveyors, with very low drop rate . Since they might be useful for something, I kept one and sold the rest .
Thanks to the unexpected income, a thought crossed my mind, ordering clothes for the three girls and Tina-chan from Maniwa-san might be a good idea . Since children grow up fast and they're going to get their clothes dirty while working, I should order plain clothes and work clothes . And also, I wanna order mufufu costumes for the ladies' night use! YES, Nobusada's Ambition starts now!
Ah, right, that thing I asked Maniwa-san to make should be done right about now .
～Digression～
"Dang, who woulda thought that guy turned out that amazing . "
"Yeah, lost my bet cuz I completely made light of him . "
"Still can't believe he put a scratch on that [Meteor] . "
"The way he moved was inhuman, like some kind of beast . "
"And he cast magic without chanting to boot, how crazy is that . "
"Magic casting beast huh . How 'bout we call him [Magic Beast] from now on . "
"Uwaah, that fits way good . I mean, he's got that many beauties around him, musta work a lot at night too right? [Magic Beast] is perfect . "
"Nobusada the [Magic Beast] huh . Guess that makes those beauties his trainers then . "
"""AHAHAHAHA, THAT'S DAMN GOOD"""
Unbeknown to Nobusada, his pool of nicknames is getting larger and larger .
Note : Please download the sponsor's game to support us!
No Comments Yet
Post a new comment
Register or Login