177　Senjushou Match Part 2

【Jojutsu】Thrust・Strike・Sweep
《Dragon King Jojutsu》　Extremely powerful wide-area attack
《Dragon Horse Jojutsu》　Wide range defense + knockback
《Rook Jojutsu》　Very powerful ranged attack
《Bishop Jojutsu》　Rush piercing attack
《Gold Jojutsu》　Very strong defense
《Silver Jojutsu》　Powerful ranged attack
《Knight Jojutsu》　Rush attack
《Lance Jojutsu》　Piercing attack
《Soldier Jojutsu》　Conventional attack



"Long time since I fought."
"It's been a long time. It's been a long time."
"The game cannot be played alone."
"I have a partner, two of them."
"But there is only one to fight."
"Because I'm the Senjushou, I'm the titleholder."
"What a waste."
"What a shame. What a disappointment."


　See, there's something dodgy out here again.

　She's mumbling to herself……


"Nice to meet you, I'm Gloria."
"Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you."



　I was greeted three times.

　She is a beautiful female elf with waist-length silver hair. She would be as beautiful as any princess if she were normal, but her behavior is far from "normal" from start to finish.


"Hello, I'm Second."

　When I replied simply, Gloria nodded once with an "uh-huh," and opened her mouth.

"I knew."
"I knew it. I knew it."

　What the hell is wrong with this girl ...... not good, I can't help but be curious.

"Wh-What's, hmm……Is there any point in repeating yourself by subtly changing your tone of voice? "
"There is."
"There is. There is."
"Is there? May I ask you to tell me?"
"Yeah, sure."
"Sure, sure."

　It seems fine.

"My friend."
"I'm Silva. I'm Silva."
"Silva is cheerful and eager to show off. That's why she says the same thing twice."
"Gloria-sama is reserved, Gloria-sama is reclusive."
"See?"


　…………I don't know what to say.

　I can understand this because I have had to talk with such an "I'm a mysterious girl" type of girl many times in the past due to the nature of the online gaming environment, but Gloria is undeniably a real one.

　This girl probably really thinks she has a friend named Silva inside her. No, in fact, she might really exist.

　It's all too natural. Just as I am unconsciously breathing and thinking with my hand on my chin, I can see that she is also unconsciously conversing with whatever Silva's words are coming out of her mouth.


"Oh, so you're friends. Is Silva taking over Gloria's mouth? "

"……How unusual."
"How surprising, how shocking."
"You don't think I'm creepy, do you?"
"I'll tell you, I'll answer your question."
"First, we discuss it in my head."
"We are consulting, we are meeting."
"And then we talk in turns."
"That is the best, that is the wisest."

　They take turns speaking about the results of the brainstorming session. Indeed, there is a consistency in what they say, even though they seem to be speaking separately as Gloria and Silva. Heh, that's interesting.


"I have a question for you, too."
"I have a question, I want to ask."

"Sure, no problem."

"Why don't you feel creeped out? "
"Isn't it creepy?　Isn't it weird? "

　I see. Well, even if you ask me why, I don't know.


"Because you're the real deal."

"I am the real deal……? "
"You mean I'm not a fake, you mean I'm not a sham?"

"Yeah. In my experience, the real ones ―like you― are both knowledgeable and skilled."


　I'm only speaking from experience, but if I recall my Mobius life up to now, the accuracy rate is 100%.

　Those who have a "unique perception" like hers excel at something more than others.


　And that would be 【Jojutsu】…… or so I would think, right?


　Creepy?　What a stupid thing to say. It is rather pleasant.

　What would you call this sensation of heightened anticipation if you didn't say it feels pleasant?


　Let me thank you for that, from now on. Gloria, let me thank you for coming into this world with Silva, encountering 【Jojutsu】, and developing your shining talent.



"――Bow to each other!　Get ready! "


　I was bored.

　I hate to say it, but honestly, Steam was a disappointment.

　That smart young Margrave, although he has considerable growth potential, is still a long way off.

　Even that growth rate is far less than mine.

　It's only natural. There's no way you can keep up with me while doing the work of a Margrave with the other hand.

　I knew that. Everyone does, everyone has a life. It is rare to find someone who is willing to devote their entire life to a single skill.

　But as for 【Jojutsu】, I was secretly hoping that it would be different, that the Senjushou battle, with all its eccentricities, would be different. I thought that anyone who practiced 【Jojutsu】 would have to be insane, I had hoped that there would be one crazy person who would devote his or her entire life to 【Jojutsu】.


　……There is. Here was a woman who might just have.

　Oh, I'm looking forward to it. Gloria, what about you……?



"――Begin! "


　As soon as the order to begin was given, Gloria took a weapon from her inventory.

　Is that "Zelkova"? Hard, heavy, and strong, it is the most powerful type of cane.

　When I saw Gloria holding that Zelkova lightly, I could tell that she has an STR that should not be underestimated.
　And the speed of Gloria as she ran off. She also has a fairly high AGI.
　Acceleration without any restraint. Her SP seems to be quite adequate as well.

　Gloria, it appears that you've done a pretty good job of improving your skills outside of 【Jojutsu】, haven't you?


"…………! "

　After closing the gap between us, Gloria prepared 《Silver Jojutsu Thrust》 in the nick of time, and switched to 《Silver Jojutsu Sweep》 in a split second.

　A useless feint. This single shift is effective enough without having to go to the trouble of playing roulette.


　Well, if you're going to attack me, I'll take it.

　Here, I dared to play 《Knight Jojutsu Strike》 and dive into her bosom――



"Naive, naive."


　It was probably Silva who spoke up.

　Naive?


　………………Me?



"――"

　Huh?


　When did this girl……《Soldier Jojutsu Thrust》……!?




“Tch――! ! "


　The feeling of a cane being thrust into my abdomen.


　Are you kidding me?



　……Oh, it's been a long time.

　It had been a long, long time since I had been attacked head-on.



"I'm coming."

　Gloria prepared a 《Lance Jojutsu Thrust》 as she politely uttered these words. I'm pretty sure it's Gloria's, since she didn't repeat the same meaning twice, right?


"Well, even so."

　I can't take this.

　I activated 《Lance Jojutsu Sweep》 to counter away Gloria's thrust.

　Without a moment's pause, Gloria spun around using her recoil to strike from the opposite side of my swing with her 《Soldier Jojutsu Strike》. What the heck is that movement? The Perfect Child of 【Jojutsu】?　It was a very careful and disgustingly sharp offensive move, striking from the angle that was hardest to return in my current position. This woman was able to do the best she could think of with the utmost skill and reflexes.


"W-wait a moment."

　I felt like taking a breather. I wanted to fully savor this emotion.

　I strike lightly from the opposite direction of Gloria with my 《Soldier Jojutsu Strike》, pushing her a little to the other side, like when you lock swords in a fight and push each other away.



"……Well done, Gloria."


　Yes, I wanted to give her a word of praise.

　You can be proud. You are the woman who gave the world's best a head-on blow.


　It's here, finally here…… What I've been looking for. You have lived up to my expectations.

　Thank you, Gloria. I'm glad I found you.


"You too, are amazing."
"Very strong, quite strong."
"But I'm stronger, maybe."
"Stronger, much stronger."


　So you say.

　However, well, I get it.


　You are an expert, a nerd, an enthusiast, a freak, an artisan. You have absolute confidence in 【Jojutsu】, don't you?　You don't plan on letting anyone beat you, do you?　It is only natural to think so, since you have been doing one thing single-mindedly and devotedly, and have done it better than any other person. It's only natural to think that you can't lose to someone like me who cheats here and there.


"Do you know why it's called Senjushou (Thousand-armed General)? "
"I read it in a book. It was in a book."
“I'll teach you."
"We will show it with our actions. We will embody it."

　Gloria says this to me as I continue to be silent, smiling challengingly at me.



"…………"


　Beautiful. A silvery smile that combines confidence and competence.

　This does not happen to ordinary people. The more you improve your ability, the more you realize that "the top is far". There is no time to even think about confidence. If they do not earnestly kick off the "bottom" and cling to the "top," even their "present" will be in jeopardy.


"………………"

　Oh, what a precious existence. After just a few strikes, I understood. She is definitely a genius. In 【Jojutsu】, she has a talent that can only be considered a divine and truly heavenly gift.

　I'm impressed, I'm thrilled ...... to have met her, and I'm shaking right now, to the point of unintentionally thanking God for the natural gift she has been given.




"……………………"




　That's why I will crush it.

　The unshakable confidence backed up by the strong ability acquired over a long period of time by overflowing talent, I cannot wait to smash it into a muddled mess that can never be regenerated again.


　Oh ...... this elation, this excitement!　I keep playing Mobius for these moments……!


"……You, what a face to make……"


　I'm the world's number one. A mere genius is not even close to my feet.

　Smashing the real genius that everyone recognizes by an overwhelming margin―― this is the greatest pleasure, ecstasy, madness, and climax!　The irreplaceable pleasure, the proof that I am the best in the world, the throbbing that makes me who I am……!!



"Well then――"


　――Look carefully.



『Seven System』



"! ! "

　Don't give me that look, Gloria. It's just 《Lance Jojutsu Thrust》. You can handle it.

"Ku! "

　That's right. 《Lance Jojutsu Thrust》 is the correct answer.

　What about the next 《Silver Jojutsu Strike》 from the back?

"No way!? "

　Good, you can see it. 《Soldier Jojutsu Thrust》, again, is the right answer.

　But that shift is hard to catch on the backhand. In particular, the following 《Knight Jojutsu Sweep》.

"Iii! "

　Sweep from the lowest position, accompanied by the debris of the ground being shattered. In other words, an offensive move in which blindness is added. While also closing in the distance, it also was a wide-range attack. Three birds with one stone, how could it not sting?

　No, however, as expected of a genius. Despite being blind, she is ready with 《Silver Jojutsu Sweep》 to deal with the situation. But……

"Too bad."

　If so, it's going to end up with seven more moves, isn't it?

　After she closes the distance, I would counter her 《Rook Jojutsu Thrust》 with 《Gold Jojutsu Sweep》, then, for her 《Bishop Jojutsu Thrust》 I would use a 《Bishop Jojutsu Strike》, immediately after that I would prepare 《Knight Jojutsu Strike》 and cancel it while turning around to her back. This way, no matter what she prepares, it would be too late against my 《Lance Jojutsu Sweep》.

"……! "

　You're a brilliant person, I'm sure you'll figure it out.

　Yes, that you should have thought "let's make room and wipe my eyes". For the fifth move, instead of 《Knight Jojutsu sweep》.


"Knight sweep is the best."

"Sure……"


　We both closed our eyes. This is the best.

　However, it's too late to do anything about it now upon realizing it.


　……Gloria, you have been defeated. In just thirteen moves, by me.


"Hahaha, HAHAHAHAHA! "

　Last move. The 《Lance Jojutsu Sweep》 I released with a laugh gouged out Gloria's leg.


"Ugh! "

　Gloria was hit by a penetrating attack on both legs and went down helplessly.


　It's a dead end. She can no longer prevent me from completing the preparation of my 《Dragon King Jojutsu Thrust》.



"………………"


　I have seen those eyes, many times.

　Something impossible, something you never want to admit to....... Yes, the eyes that see a monster.


　To have a genius like you look at me like that.

　That is ...... irresistible, and it feels so good.



"…………I'll admit it. You are a genius. I hope to see you again, hopefully in the winter."

"…………Yes. I surrender."



"――That's enough!　Victor, SECOND FIRSTEST! "

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Cheat sheet

Status Details

HP　Hit Points
MP　Magic Points
SP　Stamina Points
STR　Short range attack skill power, strength, physical power.
DEX　Long range attack skill power, dexterity, hit rate.
AGI　Quickness, avoidance rate.
INT　Attack Magic skill power.
LUK　Good luck, critical rate.
VIT　Simple defense.
MGR　Magic defense.

Skill Ranking

From lower (16th) to higher (1st) class, then it changes to the “Dan” system of martial arts, which means Grade

• 16th class
• 15th class
• 14th class
• 13th class
• 12h class
• 11th class
• 10th class
• 9th class
• 8th class
• 7th class
• 6th class
• 5th class
• 4th class
• 3rd class
• 2nd class
• 1st class
• Grade 1
• Grade 2
• Grade 3
• Grade 4
• Grade 5
• Grade 6
• Grade 7
• Grade 8
• Grade 9 (Can challenge Title when all related skills are at this level)

Types of combat skills

Named after shogi pieces (The word in bold is the one being used in this translation). From easier to acquire to harder.

1. Pawn/Soldier (Fuhyou)
2. Lance(Kyousha)
3. Knight (Keima)
4. Silver General (Ginshou)
5. Gold General (Kinshou)
6. Bishop (Kakugyou)
7. Rook (Hisha)
8. Promoted Bishop/Dragon Horse(Ryuuma)
9. Promoted Rook/Dragon King (Ryuuou).

List of Swordsmanship skills

【Swordsmanship】　Damage： STR Dependent.

《Dragon King Swordsmanship》　Powerful ranged attack forward + stun.
《Dragon Horse Swordsmanship》　Powerful ranged attack in all directions.
《Rook Swordsmanship》　Very strong single-target attack.
《Bishop Swordsmanship》　Quick and powerful penetrating attack.
《Gold Swordsmanship》　Ranged attack in all directions.
《Silver Swordsmanship》　Strong, single-target attack.
《Knight Swordsmanship》　Precision attack＋added damage against vital points.
《Lance Swordsmanship》　Penetrating attack.
《Soldier Swordsmanship》　Normal attack.

(Rook＋Knight, Silver＋Knight, Lance＋Knight, Soldier＋Knight are possible for Combine)

List of Jojutsu (cane) skills

【Jojutsu】Thrust・Strike・Sweep

《Dragon King Jojutsu》　Extremely powerful wide-area attack
《Dragon Horse Jojutsu》　Wide range defense + knockback
《Rook Jojutsu》　Very powerful ranged attack
《Bishop Jojutsu》　Rush piercing attack
《Gold Jojutsu》　Very strong defense
《Silver Jojutsu》　Powerful ranged attack
《Knight Jojutsu》　Rush attack
《Lance Jojutsu》　Piercing attack
《Soldier Jojutsu》　Conventional attack

List of Spearmanship skills

【Spearmanship】

《Dragon King Spearmanship》　Extremely powerful single-target attack
《Dragon Horse Spearmanship》　Powerful long-range attack (shockwave)
《Rook Spearmanship》　Rush attack (charge thrust)
《Bishop Spearmanship》　Powerful ranged attack (Cleave)
《Gold Spearmanship》　Counterattack (Counter)
《Silver Spearmanship》　Powerful single-target attack (charge thrust)
《Knight Spearmanship》　Forward leaping attack (leaping thrust)
《Lance Spearmanship》　Ranged attack (Cleave)
《Soldier Spearmanship》　Normal Attack (Thrust)

List of Archery skills

【Archery】

《Dragon King Archery》　Powerful on-impact ranged attack.
《Dragon Horse Archery》　Powerful piercing ranged attack.
《Rook Archery》　Very strong single-target range attack.
《Bishop Archery》　Strong piercing range attack.
《Gold Archery》　Range attack with added knockback.
《Silver Archery》　Strong single-target range attack.
《Knight Archery》　Precise sniping range attack.
《Lance Archery》　Piercing range attack.
《Soldier Archery》　Normal range attack.

List of Shield Arts skills

【Shield Arts】

《Dragon King Shield Arts》　Very powerful ranged attack to the front.
《Dragon Horse Shield Arts》　Reinforced defense + all-range attack.
《Rook Shield Arts》　Powerful forward Rush attack (VIT converted to STR and added to net STR)
《Bishop Shield Arts》　Great Reinforced Defense (16th class: 250% ~ Grade 9th: 600% Defense)
《Gold Shield Arts》　Range homing defense ＋ Knockback（While active, attacks within a certain range would redirect themselves towards the shield）
《Silver Shield Arts》　Reinforced defense (parry grace time reduced by 0.01 second, successful parry triggers counterattack effect)
《Knight Shield Arts》　Defense + Knockback.
《Lance Shield Arts》　Piercing Reflective Defense
《Soldier Shield Arts》　Normal defense.
Success condition for parry: Activate the skill 0.287 to 0.250 seconds before the attack reaches the target.

Types of Magic skills

They use the “Form” or “step” system of martial arts. From lower to higher.

1. First Form　      　      Regular attack
2. Second Form　      　 Extended range attack
3. Third Form　      　    Strong single target attack
4. Fourth Form　      　  Strong extended range attack
5. Fifth Form　      　      Extremely powerful extended range attack

• Their cast time becomes longer in this order First→Third→Second→Fourth→Fifth.

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