Chapter 18 (2/2)

What I wanted was evenwho had his soul forcefully extracted fro to see

「Well then, could both houses let us know your aspirations First of all, the house of Horgos」

After saying so, the staff of the arena approached us

So Durf will be the first?

Co more than just sarcastic remarks directed at us anyway

「Aa–, the house of Horgos will clairatitude to everyone here for coood forthat they are opposing contenders after all but, they are still peasants at the end of the day Getting too close to those existence would just defile ourselves—」 (Durf)

The arena resounded with laughter

The only ones not showing any reaction to this were only us and the observer

Apparently most of the people here have a pretty shallow sense of humour

Any cohted to have a crowd of audience like this

「—–As the head of the household who is entrusted with the west side of the Kingdo and swift victory 」 (Durf)

He concluded his speech

At that moment, the arena burst into spontaneous applause

Durf raised his hand high above his head in response to the cheering reared

I had just personally experienced how a dictator came to be

The insects had swarmed around the abundance of power

Are you all that desperate for his scraps?

There is nothing more pathetic than this

「Eeh, thank you very much Then next, the head of Din household please 」

Thereupon, the staff held the crystal close to Shadiverga’s mouth

Is that so like a microphone?

I wonder if that hat used to aic

When I exchanged looks with Shadiverga, he gave a nod as if he has given up on it

Walkins appeared to have given ht too

Alright, then should I go ahead now?

I snatched the crystal from him and spoke out loud

「Eeh, since father has physically fell apart, I will be the one to speak on behalf of hia who is the current head of the house of Din 」 (Regis)

The arena was astir with s of the audience

There would be no one who could have possibly predicted my appearance here

I could hear the voices of those expressing their doubts

「Who’s that kid? 」

「I’ve never seen him before Could he be the heir to the house of Din? 」

「Since their territory is close by, I’ve heard of hie child who has a precocious talent for al 」

「Don’t e accomplish? 」

There was a warm round of applause at my speech as well

I should definitely give a proper response to this

Clearing my throat, I cut to the chase

「This is a good tiuests frodo to the house of Din 」 (Regis)

「…Important announcement? 」

The staff as carrying the crystal tilted his head in wonder

That’s a good reaction

That was surely a reaction that was given as result of his inability to digest my words

I would like those nobles to listen well to this too

「Actually, my father possessed a collection of books that are unethical The contents of those books are really impressive in a way, or should I say filthy beyond words…」 (Regis)

「O-Oi–!! That’s totally unrelated isn’t it!? 」 (Shadiverga)

Shadiverga who had kept silent all this while suddenly snapped at me

However the sharp pain that ran through his body instantly silenced hiain

That is certainly a deadly poison It doesn’t seem to be easily rid of

「I’m already fed up with father’s debauchery As a result, after going through an eis will inherit all the rights and authority to Din household for one day Well in short, father will have to retire frois)

Commotion broke out everywhere

As I expected, they finally understood what I meant

But, their realization came too late

My strategy was already well underway the moment I wasn’t thrown out of the arena

「We hereby declare that, the head of the house of Din today will beas the contender in this duel 」 (Regis)

I hadn’t missed the moment when Durf fell of his chair on the other side when I said that

The announce from the audience

However, I raised my voice and shouted out loud to suppress the uproar

「You guys are noisy! This is so my household! Do you have any probleis)

All the jeerings instantly subsided

They were just angry voices of those who didn’t even give a damn to the duel

I could also call this a ans

As I thought, this is how a clamour should be

「That’s why, observer-san, the contender froe it? 」 (Regis)

「……If that’s the case then, I’ll approve of it Based on Article 4 in the dueling rule which pertains to any additional uaranteed that anyone is allowed to participate as long as they comply with the conditions So there is no problem」 (observer)

In response to those words, I wore the knife engraved with the crest of Din by strapping it to my waist

I’m ready for battle

Although there were people ere still expressing their dissatisfaction, it no longer has anything to do with me

The observer’s decision is absolute in this place I was just abiding by the rules

「Kill him! Stalin, I want you to kill that brat! 」 (Durf)

Durf was getting excited

That was quite a fast recovery He was just duo

It appeared to have hit hiet rid of me

He was literally grinning from ear to ear

That fiend

「Then I’ll be going off 」 (Regis)

「Please be careful 」 (Walkins)

「Aa 」 (Regis)

Shadiverga still appeared to be depressed when I faced behind

Was the reason given for his one day retirement too much for him to bear?

He needn’t pay it any mind actually

Even in my previous life, my own relatives had exposed my treasured books before

I was seen as ‘filth’ In their eyes, Imore than a cockroach to them

So don’t cry if it’s just at this degree

On seeing hed

「Regis, take care alright Don’t be reckless 」 (Shadiverga)

「I got it 」 (Regis)

「……You are truly a)

「You’re a father that I can be proud of 」 (Regis)

Those words were truly from my heart

I should go quickly now since the staff was urging me

Was it because the enemy is a skilled assassin? As an opponent, he seeher status

But well, it should be fine

I have a feeling that I will not lose to anyone now

I don’t plan on losing after staking it in that fight against Walkins

Passing through a luxurious gate, I entered the ring

I have fully replenished o all out to my heart’s content

Aodachi came forth from the other side

We stood face to face with the observer in between us

「Yo, I’is)

「…It’s laughable Even that mercenary, couldn’t win Can you even, compete then?」 (Stalin)

「It’s the opposite Edgar is stronger than me In other words, if I can beat you then that would er than you 」

「…foolish 」 (Stalin)

After saying so, Stalin shut his mouth and fell silent

He swayed his sword dauntingly in exchange

What he was doing ht be no more than a bluff

Nevertheless, I have yet to go through such a training The ability to display a trick of that degree which would make the opponent falter

「Then, both party, please take your stance…… Here we go 3 2 1—–」 (observer)

The observer begun the countdown calmly

I took in a deep breath

And, her face closed in to the crystal in an instant, declaring the start of the decisive duel

「—–Begin-!」 (observer)