99 28 The ouji is the ouji. (1/2)

”...... I see. It's over?

The words echoed softly in the Colosseum, where there was no audience.

The dismounted Conqueror of the Seven Seas, hiding in the shadow of the barrier reef, looks somewhat forlorn.

He took a deep breath and looked up at the sky.

He slowly covered his forehead with his hand as the bright sunlight burned his eyes.

”Thank you, Ocean.

Futa said and slowly put away his broken sword.

He then turned his back on the standing barrier reef and slowly walked back towards the crowd.

Thank you for a wonderful time, Master Lilac.

Huta stood in front of Lilac to give her report.

She gave a small shake of her head and said with a soft smile.

I hope you had a good time. If it was a good time for you, then I have nothing to say.

Yes.

These are not masked words. I just mean it.

This battle was not a fight that had to be fought, nor was it one that Futa wanted. I was just responding to the barrier reef.

But even if it hadn't been for Lilac's guidance, I would still have been there.

But even if he hadn't, he would have gone to Lilac to ask for help.

He would have asked Lilac to let him fight Barrier Reef.

If there was a problem, well...

The subtle desolation on Lilac's face.

That's when Futa noticed and was about to ask her.

”Hey. Are you sure you want to leave her like that?

”Hmm?　Yeah.

Next to Lilac, Pasta was slumped in her own garden chair.

She points to the Barrier Reef, which has yet to move from the center of the field.

It's okay. He always stays like that for a while after a game he's lost. ...... It's the last time.

”Oh, yeah. ...... Hmm.

What?

You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

It looked like a money-making event.

”What?

...... What?

The pasta had anticipated that he would be told to be careful how he said it.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

”No, .......

In the event that you're not sure what to make of it, you may want to check with your doctor.

”Noodles?

I'm sorry, I just couldn't find pasta.

That's why there's such an abbreviation!　............ It's not a compliment. The fact that this combination is new to you is a big part of it.

I'm sure you're right,” she said, sniffing and crossing her arms.

She had a point. If the audience was going to appreciate the sword fighting now, it was going to be because of Barrier Reef's swordplay.

Futa's sword only looked good because it was the first time he saw it.

To an audience that's not familiar with you, your sword is pretty ordinary at the moment.

”I see. No, you're right.

--No, you're right.” - Well, maybe he enjoyed it because he had a connection.

You're not being honest.

Yeah, well...

After saying that, Futa suddenly remembered.

What is it? Are you saying that using me to make money is more important to you than the person who was so close to you?

”So you're quitting?

”......!

Hahaha. Nice. I love it when people's faces get twisted.

The day I canceled my meeting with her to look for Wind.

Thinking back, Pasta was trying to go through several thick books with several bookmarks.

I don't know what she was thinking behind that annoyed face, but at least that pile of books was not a lie.

Futa didn't know Pasta's memory.

Nor does he know that the bookmarks were all prepared for him to see.

Just...

”You're a business owner, you know.”

I don't think she would have thrown someone away like that without meaning to, as she squeezed Ruri's shoulders as if clinging to her.

I'm sorry about that.

What?

Pasta's eyes rolled up as if she had been caught off guard.

I'll do my best to get the money, okay?

”What?

It was doubtful that we would even be able to form a proper twosome.

But now that this twisted character of the manager was no longer just a jerk...

”Huh?　You're supposed to do your best, right?　What are you talking about now?

I don't think he's embarrassed.

If anything, Pasta turned her face away, as if she was at a loss for where to put her uncontrolled emotions.

”Lilac-sama, one point.

Futa showed no mercy for the moment.

”Yes.

Not ”yes”!

Futa and Lilac ignored Pasta's protesting by slamming their chairs, and gave a small smile.

And.

”Good for you, Noodle!

Pasta puts a hand on his shoulder and glares at the underlings in frustration.

”Don't say noodle, I'll send you to the guillotine, you f*cking witch.

”Don't say that!　Do you want some cake?

Do you want some cake?” ”I'll have some ......, but it's mine!

The maid smiles happily as she leaves Pasta to snatch the offered cupcake and start munching on it.

That was cool.

Thank you, Corona.

”Thanks, Corona. Here you go!

Petch. I'm not sure if you've seen this before.

The first thing you should do is to look at your eyes. I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I've seen it before.

It's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

...... Is that so?　I'll take that as a compliment.

Oh, you'll take it?

But... What?

I'm having a little trouble deciding what to say.

”I'm just happy to be alive, scar or no scar.

”Hmm.

I'm not sure what to say.

The maid doesn't care about her body, you know?

”What?

What?” ”You were concerned about it the other day. It's a little embarrassing that you're thinking about your maid's body, isn't it?

......

So... I'm not going to worry about it.

This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your time with your family.

I know. I don't mind.

I like understanding kids, kid.

So who are you?

The two of them continued to talk about such trivial things, and kept their hands on each other.

Futa suddenly noticed and looked around the hall.

”Speaking of which, where's Ruri?

”There.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

I've never missed a day of maintenance.

Even that, now that I think back on it, was probably the result of a contradiction in my mind.

No more regrets. I was able to wield my last blade here.

Even if I don't finish it, I can't handle this sword as a weapon anymore anyway. I know.

I know.

He lowered the hand that had been covering his forehead and picked up the scabbard.

Then, bring the sword and scabbard in front of you and hold them horizontally.

Once you have the sword, it's over.

And that's it.

”Phew ...... phew ......

It's pathetic, I know.

The only thing I can't do is laugh at myself for not being able to put the sword away.

You'll be able to see your own pathetic face reflected in the polished blade.

No matter how great the sword, if the master is like this, it will be useless.