179　Shisousei Match Part 1

【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)




　Tournament to determine the challenger for the Shisousei title began.

　There were three contestants: a dark elf woman named Karen, our maid Champani, and me. The winner of this one will be able to challenge the current Shisousei, a dark elf man named Raden.

　I was seeded. Therefore, I would have to fight either Karen or Champani……


"Why am I seeded?"
"Are you still saying that, Second-dono?"
"I'm a first-timer, you know?　I was told that Karen is not a first-timer. So why not let her be the seed?"
"It was a fair draw, there's nothing to be done about it."
"No, no, no……"

　No, realize that there was something wrong with that raffle. There was no need for a raffle in the first place.

　I heard that there was a strong behind-the-scenes push from various parties to make me a seed. Finally, the title game management broke down and drew lots to seed either me or Karen, and it seemed that I was the winner. It is even doubtful that a raffle was really held. The information is quite reliable because Yukari, who had doubts when she saw the tournament list that was announced just before the event, used the Yve squad to investigate the matter.


"Screw that. I'm going to go see Maine for a minute."
"Master, they have already gathered in the center of the arena. It can no longer be overturned."
"No. Even if it's not overturned, I'm still complaining."

"Besides―― the problem is much deeper-rooted than what Master thinks."


　……Deeply rooted?

　Yukari looked somewhat cold as she held me back.


"Although it has been relatively reduced, discrimination still exists in the Kingdom."


　Ahh ...... so it's that.


"…………Dark elves, huh?"
"Yes."
"So she's out of the seeding because she's a dark elf?"
"Probably."
"……I knew it, it's from the castle."
"I am sure His Majesty has done his best. His Majesty knows very well that Master is more enthusiastic about the title fights than anyone else."
"Then why am I seeded?"
"I think it's safe to say that most of the powerful people in the Kingdom are in favor of discrimination against Dark Elves."

"………………"

　All I could do was spread my hands out and point them upward with a stunned "unbelievable" look on my face and be seated violently.

　People, when they are truly dumbfounded, are speechless.


　……No, you idiot, cool it. Yukari, who should be the most outraged person here, is so unconcerned. The master should not be getting all worked up on his own.

"Second-dono ...... this is not acceptable!　You've got to be kidding me!　I thought the kingdom's nobility was a little better now that the dogs of the empire are gone, but I didn't realize it was still so corrupt……! "

　We had one fellow beside us who was getting all worked up. I love this about Silvia.

　But I realized that this is not a story that can be solved by getting worked up. Yes, Yukari is right, it is a deeply rooted problem.


"I am glad you have calmed down, Master. So, I have one suggestion."

　It came.
　You are wonderful Yukari, you know me so well.

"You must have been struggling too."

"No, I don't really care how my people are treated, but I thought that Master might not be satisfied, so I had a little consultation with my spirit."


　Oh……

"So, it's already over."

　Even before things started, Silvia said with a clear look on her face. I totally agree with her.

"The story is simple. After Master wins Shisousei, you will only name and criticize each of the nobles who gave behind-the-scenes opinions to make Master a seed for each of the newspapers to report on. Leave the rest to us, she said."
"I guess that kind of thing is ...... possible with that one."
"We've already looked into it."
"Oh, yes. What about the O'Moon Earl family?" "
"Is it worth mentioning?"
"Alright, I'll get it done."

　As expected from the O'Moon family. I thought that a family that raised a daughter who would say, "If you are not a nobleman, you are not a person," would naturally discriminate against dark elves as well, but I was right on the money.
　The O'Moons will have a day full of drama. After all, the Champani Faana that Teabo O'Moon used to tease in school is now ...... right!


"Master. Please keep in mind that it is impossible to get rid of discrimination all at once. However, when a person who attracts people's attention like Master leads the way, people's sense of discrimination will slowly but steadily change. It will be a steady activity, but I am very encouraged that you have decided to take the first step."

"Yukari is a bit more tsundere than I thought.……"

"……What? "

　She says she doesn't care how her people are treated, and yet this is what she does.


"It means you're pretty."

"……T-Thank you  very much."

　Her body that turns red to the tips of her ears with a single compliment, though, is honesty itself.



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"Oh ho ho ho!　At last, the time has come! "

　Stepping out into the center of the arena was a young lady in a maid's outfit, with long blonde hair in curly waves and a perfect make-up job.

　She spent over an hour this morning setting her hair and applying her makeup, arranging every detail on her maid's uniform, changing her perfume to a newly purchased expensive one, and her underwear to her most favorite battle one, so she was in the highest and strongest spirits.


"No way…… is that Panni……? "

　The first people who were taken aback by her appearance were those who knew her as a student.

　Champani Faana was the daughter of a fallen aristocrat, bullied day in and day out, and finally forced into slavery because she could not pose any resistance. And now, a Shisousei contender―― a near-nightmare reality for those who had bullied her.

　When it came to title contenders, their status was no less than that of an ordinary aristocrat. Noble daughters, for example, would obviously be seen as beneath them.

　In an aristocratic society where titles meant everything, if the person you had bullied in the past had risen to a higher status than you, you would no longer ...... be able to do anything but tremble in fear.


　In addition, everyone understood who was behind Champani. That was what made them look so pale.

　In the kingdom of Castall, he was the most dangerous enemy of the nobles, the worst and most powerful ambassador, a man with a reckless and unrestrained mind.


　The maid's uniform that Champani proudly wore said it all.

　A group that was out of the ordinary, even having several title contenders as servants. Everyone knew that if they stared at you, it would be "the end".


"――Ara, how are you, Tebow-san? Looking so pale, I wonder if you're not feeling well? "

"----! ?　M-My oh my, Chérie-sama, how do you do? I haven't seen you since the ballroom party the other night."

"――Oh my, is this my seat? What a totally odd place to meet, you two."

"Wh!?　L-Lord Steam...... I never thought I'd see you here."

"I don't need that kind of greeting, Tebow O'Moon. Oh, Chérie-kun, thank you. I will come and greet you again later at the celebration party."

"I see that you will be attending this year!　I am pleased to hear that. With all due respect, I will greet you then too."

"Yes, that would be good. It's almost time for the match to start."


　The mastermind of the bullying, the Earl's daughter Tebow O'Moon, was secretly sent an invitation to attend the Shisousei title battle.

　The name of the invitee was the Ambassador Plenipotentiary, Second Firstest. How could an Earl's daughter possibly refuse?

　The place was a special seat in the front row. However, seated next to her was the Earl's daughter and Reiou contestant, Chérie Lumberjack. On the opposite side, neighboring her, was the Senjushou contestant, Margrave Steam Bitter-Valley. For Tebow, it was an unusually uncomfortable seat.

　It was a small revenge by the head maid who thought of her subordinates. When informed of the situation, the pair readily agreed to do so with an immediate response. The young lady looked angry. The Margrave had a really nasty smile on his face.


"But I never knew that His Excellency, Second, had trained such excellent and beautiful servants."
"Second is very eager to nurture not only himself but also his people, so...... me and my brother can't afford to be outdone."
"Yeah, the Lumberjack family is in safe hands. "I'd like to say I can't lose either, but as it stands, I don't think I can even beat Miss Champani."
"Lord Steam, I'd be worried about our borders if you were that meek. ...... What is that weapon? "
"You don't have to worry about the border, but ...... about that weapon, is it ...... the Rainbow Naginata?"
"No way. ...... Is the legendary Rainbow Naginata...... the one that Rainbow Dragon drops? "
"So she has already defeated even a Rainbow Dragon......."
"Tebow-san, isn't Champani-san great?　Right?　Isn't that awesome? "
"Y-Yeah……Amazing……"
"The Metio dungeon capture, indeed, is a great accomplishment. You think so too, don't you?　Tebow O'Moon."
"Y-Yes……a great accomplishment……"
"I'm sure she must have had a wonderful time as a student. I wish I'd gone to such a great school."
"I wonder where her alma mater was. Shall we ask His Excellency Second at the celebration party? Well, I'm sure you're wondering the same thing.　Tebow O'Moon."
"I am very curious.……haha, hahahaha……"


　Steam and Chérie sandwiched Tebow between a series of words that elevated Champani.

　Yes, they had no idea that the daughter of Earl O'Moon sitting next to them had bullied Champani in the past.

　……Or rather, pretend not to know.

　They both knew everything about it. They even knew that Second defeated the Rainbow Dragon, drew the 2% of the Rainbow Naginata drop, and gave it as a gift to Champani, and she jumped up and down, crying with joy. No wonder, since they heard it from the very person who defeated the Rainbow Dragon.

　Hence, on this occasion, it was agreed that Champani had defeated the Rainbow Dragon, and that the Rainbow Naginata had also been acquired by Champani. Because that would be more effective against Tebow.


　From then on, this situation continued until the end of the Shisousei tournament.
　For Tebow, it was truly hell……




"Nice to meet you, Karen, my name is Champani. Pleased to make your acquaintance."
"Nice to meet you, Champani."

　Facing Champani was a dark elf woman. Her name was Karen.

　She was twenty-eight years old, but outwardly looked as young as a human in her late teens. She had brown skin and long ears, her gray hair was cropped short, and golden eyes peeked out from between her bangs.

　Her appearance was similar to that of Raden Shisousei. Yes, she was the younger sister of Raden Shisousei.


"By the way, are you a noble lady?　An aristocrat?　A maid? "
"I'm glad you asked. I am a 'noble maid'! "
"……I-Is that so?"

　It was really confusing whether she was a noble lady in a maid's outfit or a noble-like maid. It was more the latter, but also the former, albeit fallen. Really confusing. Hence Karen's confusion, but……


"But, well, I guess that makes us―― enemies."


　When she heard the word "noble," her eyes changed.


"……I guess that means that Karen-san has her own uncompromising pride. Very well, I will be your partner."

"Hee. Even though you're a noble, there's nothing much to see."


　They kept their distance and stared at each other.

"――Bow to each other!　Get ready! "

　Karen took from her inventory a mithril spear. It was a light, strong, and easy-to-handle spear.

　Champani, on the other hand, took out the Rainbow Naginata. It was a rare weapon, a drop product from the Rainbow Dragon. In Mobius, the naginata would also fall under the category of 【Spearmanship】. For the past six months, Champani had been training with this powerful naginata as her partner. It was no exaggeration to say that thanks to this naginata, she was able to stand out from the rest of the crowd of servants.



"……Tch……"

　Karen looked at the Rainbow Naginata and clicked her tongue.

　She regretted having said that there was nothing much to see. It was a terrible misunderstanding.

　――Such an awesome-looking weapon must have been acquired with money, that's why nobles are so ...... She thought.


　She hated the nobility.

　It would not be hard to imagine why.

　Just living as a dark elf was reason enough to hate the nobility, and the reasons piled up day after day.


"――Begin! "


　The referee's order echoed.

　The next moment.

"……! ! "

　Karen's eyes widened, then she sprinted as fast as she could.

　The skill that Champani began preparing almost simultaneously with his order――  《Dragon Horse Spearmanship》, a powerful long-range attack forward.

　The strongest first move of the opening, with no mercy whatsoever.


"I won't let you hit me! "
"Oh ho ho ho!　Sorry, I was having fun."
"Guh!? "

　Karen closed the gap at once and extended her spear to block Champani's 《Dragon Horse Spearmanship》 with a leaping attack using 《Knight Spearmanship》.

　Champani canceled the 《Dragon Horse Spearmanship》 skill immediately after Karen's activation of her skill, and activated 《Lance Spearmanship》.

　《Lance Spearmanship》 is a ranged attack with a horizontal cleave. A skill to have for countering.


"I'm still coming."

　Champani prepared a follow-up 《Silver Spearmanship》 for Karen, who was parried by the lateral attack.

　The more it charged up, the more powerful the single attack. But by attacking without charging――

"Shit! "

　Although its firepower waned, it became the fastest attack in 【Spearmanship】. This was the same phenomenon as 【Sword-drawing】.

　Karen instantly adjusted her stance as soon as she landed, turned around, and used her 《Soldier Spearmanship》 to thrust into the 《Silver General Spearmanship》 itself.

　A tremendous technique. Champani found no less than three things to praise Karen for right now, along with her applause, but she can't do that because she is in the middle of a match.

"It's a wonderful thrust! "

　But still, it was in her nature to say it out loud.

"Don't just use your mouth, use your hands! "

　Karen did not miss that split second.

　Taking advantage of the slight opening, she began preparing 《Rook Spearmanship》.

　《Rook Spearmanship》 was a powerful Rush attack. And――Immediately, it was activated.


"You're not being careful, you'll never make it in time."

　Karen was right. 《Gold Spearmanship《, the only skill which could prevent 《Rook Spearmanship《 with no damage, would not be able to be used in time.

　In this case, the response would be to charge up 《Silver Spearmanship》 and clash in a way that was close to even……


"With all due respect ...... A noble lady is never careless."

　Champani calmly uttered a single phrase and invoked 《Knight Spearmanship》.

　Then――She leaped diagonally backward.


"! ? "

　She canceled 《Knight Spearmanship》 in the air, prepared 《Gold Spearmanship》 while moving with the inertia, and successfully landed on the ground.


"You see how the rush thrust slows down when the movement curves?" "

　So, just in time―― the 《Gold Spearmanship》 was ready.


"Eh, wai……!? "

　Karen's skill cancellation, on the other hand, was not in time.

　Karen was so sure that Champani's 《Gold Spearmanship》 would not be ready in time, until just before the tip of the spear reached her.


"――"

　The counter of 《Gold Spearmanship》 exploded.

　Karen's 《Rook Spearmanship》 was nullified, and she was thrown away without a second glance.


　……Down. That, in other words.


"It's all over."

　The preparations for 《Dragon King Spearmanship》 by Champani were completed.

　A very powerful single-target attack. There was no way to prevent the most powerful attack in 【Spearmanship】.



"……You're cheating. You're nobility, you should not be skilled."
"You don't like the nobility? "
"Exactly. Is it bad? "

　Champani slowly shook her head and opened her mouth with a gentle smile.


"Then…… you'd do well to take a good look at me and my master."



"――That's enough!　Winner, Champani! "

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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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