182 Ep each to tomorrow (1/2)

”Winner!　Champion Huta!

The Colosseum of Hot Sand.

His fights were always gritty, self-righteous, and without a shred of respect for his opponents.

He just wanted to win.

It was no surprise that Aylin saw it that way.

No matter what I do, I'm not popular. You're a champion, but you don't feel it.

In his pursuit of what he wanted, he couldn't see others, and if he didn't know what he was struggling with inside, he was really just a ”shura”.

In fact, at that time, he had no time to think about others.

All he could think about was what he should do after he won.

That was all he could think about, and he was not wrong.

But...

Even in such a state, the way he had single-handedly defeated the man who was said to be the best fighter in the Colosseum had left a strong imprint in Aylin's eyes.

Yeah, so...

”You're fighting my sword, my sword.”

I felt nauseous.

I flung myself upright.

It was almost the same time that I realized that I had fallen unprotected and that I was in a strange room.

Where am I?

Judging from the fact that he was lying on the bed, it seems that he was not captured by anyone. There are no restraints on her.

On a side table near me, my dress was folded and a parasol was propped up.

I was wearing only my battle gear. And there were bandages everywhere.

When I had gathered that much information, I finally remembered.

I had lost the battle.

You're awake.

”...... you are.

A young man walked into the room.

He was holding a pitcher of water in one hand, so he must have come to check on you.

This is Spectacula's infirmary. If you're awake, drink some water from ...... and do what you want.

Isn't this the part where I tell you to go home?

It's not my house. It's not my house. ...... I'm sure the healer was scared of you, though.

That's true. It's also true that if a strange healer were to wake up and see you, she wouldn't know what she was doing.

It makes sense that he came to check on you, since you seem to have been taken care of.

”Richter L. Klingbloom, right?

Yes.

I thank you for the pitcher of water.

I see.

I poured water into a glass and swallowed it all at once.

Richter sat in a side chair and watched her in silence.

What is it, ......?　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

No way. --I was just wondering what you were going to do.

Nothing.

Putting the empty cup on the side table, she lifted her feet off the bed.

She put the empty cup down on the side table and pulled her feet off the bed. She had removed her foot and hand armor, but they were still propped up on the bed.

It was too much trouble to carry them back. I'll put the gear on my feet.

In the end, there was only one person in the whole world who could say with certainty that he was stronger than me. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I've been able to take advantage of his naivety, so I'll be staying here in the capital for a while.

As long as you don't commit any unnecessary crimes, I won't blame you.

I see.

The stronghold is already in place. That abandoned church is quite cozy.

I'll file an application so we don't become illegal tenants.

Will you keep fighting?

It's a vain question. You're going to keep breathing, aren't you?

Yes.

For her, it's just about that dimension.

It was an unnecessary question, Richter shook his head.

I have one question.

”You ask a lot of questions, Mr. Richter.

That's all I really want to know.

When Richter closed his eyes, he saw the blade in his eyes.

And there are many warriors with weapons at the ready.

”What does the sword mean to you?”

”To you...

Aylin's eyes narrowed.

”As a swordsman, I will crush you.

”Your vain pride in yourself makes you a terrible bore.

”Sword fighting.”

For some girls, it was a sanctuary, but for Aylin, it was something that had faded into obscurity.

It's something that's been constant since childhood.

”Isn't it a freak show to win your life?

Or something that misunderstands human life as entertainment.

That's just a difference in perspective, though.

”...... I see.

Richter, still meditating, muttered quietly.

You're not going to change your mind, are you?

”...... Huh.

Sigh.

I'm not sure what you're talking about,” he said, shaking his head loosely.

The anklets are ready. The cuirass is now firmly in place. It's a little crooked, but we can fix that later.

It's not what I'm looking for anyway. It doesn't have to be a spectacle. It doesn't have to be entertainment. If you want, you can start here.

”Is beating up a man with no weapons a form of strength?”

......

No, it's not. You just want to be strong for each other. You don't want to use cowardly means. You just don't do it the same way a swordsman does.

”......

Then there's still a way to compromise.

It's not that I don't want to use it.

--Richter's words certainly hit the nail on the head.

I want to use cowardly means. There is no such desire in Arawn.

The only thing that matters is that you put your all into defeating the enemy that appears before you. Victory. That's all.

But...

There was no reason for me to reveal my true feelings to the man in front of me who beckoned me to play a lazy game.

”I have nothing to say to you. And I have no words to say to the Champion.”

If he'd beaten him, then he'd become him.

Then it's the same.

I'll challenge him eventually.

After all, there is no one else worthy of a challenge but him.

I sat up and walked past Richter.

With a parasol in one hand and a dress in the other.

Wait.

”...... still something?

I heard Richter stand up behind me.

If you just ask a question without looking back, you will hear him approaching you.

Keep your guard up.

I was wondering what he was going to do, but Richter just walked out before Aylin did.

You're going home dressed like that. I don't know how it was at the Colosseum, but it's the etiquette of a lady of the realm not to bare her skin unnecessarily. At least put that on before you go.

And with that, he closed the door.

I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I've seen it before.

Even though it's just a ...... top.

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

I'm sure you'll appreciate the fact that I'm not going to watch you change into a lady.

I see, like a nobleman, you're concerned with things that don't matter.

I'm sure you're not the only one.

For Arawn, the courtesy of a lady is a sign of strength.

I'm not the least bit interested in that pride itself.

But...

The sound of her clothes slipping off.

She left the room this time, dressed in an elegant white dress.

”If you're going to stand in my way as an enemy again, I'll welcome it.

”I'm not even interested in the question of sword fighting.

But...

Every battle in this spectacle has been worthwhile.

So, we've paid back about a third of the money.

”Oh, yeah!

At the same time.

Two men and a woman were summoned to Spectacula's office.

One was a young man who was just now clenching his fists in joy.

The other is a young girl standing idly next to him.

But it's only a third of the way there. I have no way to pay it back.

The girl's eyebrows lowered in annoyance.

The young man also crosses his arms.

The two of them had a large amount of debt.

It was compensation for collapsing the buildings in the capital, as well as a fine for causing a commotion in the capital.

Even though he had pushed most of it to the Crown, it was still an exorbitant amount for an individual to pay back.

In fact, the fact that they were able to pay back 1/3 of the amount proves their skill.

”Princess?

Yes.

”Well, can't you do something about it?　I'm sorry to say this, but I think we're pretty good.

”Yeah, yeah. I've been waiting to hear you say that.

”Oh, well.

In the eyes of the young man full of expectation, the princess - Lilac nodded with a smile.

The fact that he was able to pay back a third of the money was better than Lilac had imagined.

It was obvious from the qualifying round that his sword had contributed to the box office. He would not be reluctant to pay for it.

In fact, if it weren't for the young man in front of me, Izuna Siyenzan, I don't know how many people would have gone to the finals.

In that sense, I think it was the right decision to have him participate, and above all, he is a genuine 'fighter'.

We will continue to organize tournaments and fights in the future. We will continue to organize tournaments and fights, and we will provide you with food, clothing, and shelter until you pay off your debt. What do you think? Would you still like to show us your sword in the spectacle of King's Landing?

”Oh, ～～～～!　It's a great idea, I'll be more motivated if a beautiful woman asks me to do so!

The fact that you're being asked to use your greatest strengths is surprisingly pleasing.

The fact that he was being asked to play to his best ability was more than enough for him, although he couldn't shake the fact that he had dabbled in the assassination business because he didn't know how to make money.

”Master. You're doing this because a beautiful woman asked you to?

”Hmm?　No, it's because I'm a sword fighter.

But just now.

Well, it's always a man's best interest to be asked by a beautiful woman!

The most beautiful woman in the world: ...... analysis started.

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

I'm not sure what to make of that.

The fact that he is still in the sword fight in King's Landing is enough for Lilac.

It's just... If I may say so...