199　Toushini Match Part 2

【Martial Arts】　Attack：(STR+DEX+AGI)/2.56
《Dragon King Martial Arts》　A very powerful wide-area attack in the front (shockwave)
《Dragon Horse Martial Arts》　Accelerated forward strike (Dash Punch)
《Rook Martial Arts》　Very powerful single-target attack + charge (Punch)
《Bishop Martial Arts》　Omni-directional attack (Roundhouse kick)
《Gold Martial Arts》　Short-range attack plus defense (Tackle)
《Silver Martial Arts》　Strong single-target attack （Punch）
《Knight Martial Arts》　Forward jumping attack （Jumping kick）
《Lance Martial Arts》　Short-range attack (Kick)
《Soldier Martial Arts》　Normal attack （Punch）




"――I am Lieutenant Colonel Davidov of the Oranjee Kingdom Army!! "

　A man in his mid-thirties wearing a military uniform introduced himself with a crisp military salute that was almost deafening, and after bowing to the spectators and the King of Castall, Maine, he strode forcefully into the center of the arena.

　He was tall and thin, but muscular, with a strong, dark-skinned, bony face that perfectly suited his military appearance.


"Ambassador of Zipangu, Second Firstest."

　For now, I've introduced myself back, but…… Kingdom of Oranjee, huh?　I've never heard of it.

　As I was wondering about this, Lieutenant Colonel Davidov bowed his head down at an obtuse angle and opened his mouth.


"Your Excellency, Firstest. I humbly ask for your forgiveness for any rudeness that may occur during the match that is about to take place."


　He spoke in a strangely formal tone and said things that didn't need to be said. Although it might sound military-like, it made it hard not to take it the wrong way.


"What are you talking about, that's obvious. You don't have to be so formal, even at this time before the match."

"That is…… a very kind thing to say. Indeed."


　Whoa, things suddenly changed.


"I've been curious about you for a while. I will personally confirm the abilities that the Great General Bartelemon has acknowledged."
"Great General?　Who is that?"
"Wh!?　Do you dare make fun of me?! "
"No, I simply don't know."
"Eh…… You don't know who the Toushini is?"
"I've only been attending for a short while."
"Even so, there are limits, you know……"

　Lieutenant Colonel Davidov put his hand to his forehead and looked dumbfounded.


　But I think I've got the gist of it. I gather that General Bartelemon is the current Toushini.

　I see, so that means that two people from the Kingdom of Oranjee are competing in the Toushini tournament.


"The Kingdom of Oranjee is confident in its Martial Arts, is it not?"
"You don't even know that? ……The Oranjee Kingdom's army is the embodiment of Martial Arts. You'll regret it if you underestimate me."
"Hey, for being called the embodiment, there are only two of you competing."
"Only the best of the best in the army can participate. You don't even know that, are you sure you're the real deal……?"

　Is he mocking me?


"――Bow to each other!　Get ready! "

　At the referee's command, Davidov immediately stood upright, and after another sharp bow, he prepared to attack with his bare fists.

　No equipment? Either he's extremely confident, or he's just being weird. He's a soldier, so I think he's more like the latter. Something about not pointing weapons at civilians.

　Even so, it's such a waste that only one person can be chosen from the army of the Kingdom of Oranjee, where 【Martial Arts】 are so popular.


"Before we joined, there were only two contestants, one from your army and the General, right?　It's kind of lonely, isn't it? Why wouldn't more people from the army enter? "
"…………Haa."

　When I suggested it, Davidov laughed, letting out a sigh after a short silence.

"You really, truly don't know, do you?"
"What the heck, I'm just curious."
"Because of Great General Bartelemon."
"What? "
"No one wants to compete because that person is here."


　Fumu.

　In other words, no one felt like they could beat the General. Even before they entered the tournament, they had already lost the will to fight.

　……I see. Well, I guess I shouldn't get my hopes up.


"……There's one favor that I'd like to ask."

　Davidov said that to me as I was thinking about the General.

"Okay, I'll listen to one thing in return for all the things you've taught me."

　I nodded in agreement. Davidov then pulled his chin back lightly, tightened his arms, and spoke while entering a fighting stance.


"Please, use all your strength."

"Understood."


　Ohh-ohh.



"――Begin! "


　Oh boy, you're telling me that just at the last minute.


　…………Oh well, I'll have to change my plans.



"!? "

　First, a dash punch using 《Dragon Horse Martial Arts》.

　Attacking immediately after the preparations were complete, I approached until the last moment and then struck the ground as the punch was activated.

　In response, my body rose into the air. Then, they move through the air with inertia.

"Wh, at……! "

　Davidov hurriedly began preparing to use 《Bishop Martial Arts》. Is he trying to deflect it with a roundhouse kick from Bishop?

　Naive. It's clearly obvious that he's confused by the fact that the gap between us is closing faster than he expected. Furthermore, a Bishop is too weak to play as a defensive move. In this case, using the aggressive Dragon King was a better choice.


"No way!! "

　Nice reaction.

　For the third move, as I prepared my 《Dragon Horse Martial Arts》 in mid-air, I jumped over Davidov's head.

　I landed behind him and activated 《Dragon Horse Martial Arts》 at the same time.

　The acceleration of the dash punch is outrageous. Davidov somehow turned around and launched a roundhouse kick using 《Bishop Martial Arts》…… but he probably didn't expect me to use Dragon Horse again. He made an expression of shock, while at the same time swinging his right leg, unable to stop his momentum.


"　　　　"

　At the moment my fist clashed with Davidov's foot, the air vibrated from the impact.

　Both Dragon Horse and Bishop are extremely powerful attacks, but there is a clear difference in power.

　Davidov's attack was completely crushed, and he let out a soundless cry as he flew backward, and then, with too much momentum, he did three rolls on the ground.


"Give my regards to the General."

　Normally, I would walk up to him, exchange a few words, and then go for the final blow, but this time, since he requested that I do it “with all my strength”, I won't be so lenient.

　As soon as the stiffness after Dragon Horse was released, I closed the distance at full speed, prepared 《Bishop Martial Arts》 when I entered the effective range, and immediately activated it.

　By twisting your body and spinning in a vertical direction to release the kick, you can perform a spectacular move like a summersault kick.
　This is a technique that is both a “show-off move” and a countermeasure against the opponent's counterattack, and it is a simple but important technique.


　In other words, it means that I didn't cut corners. Is that clear?



"――That's enough!　Winner, Second Firstest! "


　As I had expected, it was over very quickly, yet I couldn't break my promise.

　However, thanks to the “summersault”, the audience seemed to be really excited.

　That's good.






　Now for the final match.

　My opponent is my butler, Cubero.


"It's alright if you take it off."
"Thank you, but I'm fine as I am. I would like to face you as the butler of the Firstest family, Second-sama."
"Is that so?"

　As always, he is dressed in a neat butler's uniform. Watching him makes me feel a little stuffy, but I'll respect his wishes.


"Hoooh……"

　After letting out a breath, Cubero closed his eyes as if concentrating and dangled his hands by his side.


　Good, just relax―― Just as I thought that, I suddenly remembered something.


"Second-sama."
"……Yeah."


　It's just like that time.

　However, what is clearly different is……



"I'd like you to fight me."


　The words were exactly the same as they were then. However, there was not a hint of nervousness in the man's face.

　Even though he was so scared of me. Right now, he is not the slightest bit daunted and doesn't intend to take a single step back.


　……You've grown so much, Cubero.

　I'm proud that you're Firstest's butler.


"Cubero. You know, I really like guys who are as enthusiastic as you are."
"……It is an honor. The greatest of all."


　He is so easily touched.

　I couldn't help but stick out my right fist. Oh, my face won't stop smiling.

　At first, he hesitantly held out his hand. However, it gradually gained strength.


　Bump…… Cubero's fist clashed with mine.

　As our eyes met, we smiled, and neither of us knew why.



"――Bow to each other!　Get ready! "


　The moments passed quietly.
　We slowly moved away from each other and took up our fighting stances.

　No equipment was used.
　As if recreating that day. As if confirming the differences from that day.

　Now, we have to impress them.
　Even if your fist is still not strong enough to reach me.


"――Begin! "

　The first move is a leap from 《Dragon Horse Martial Arts》.

　Cubero's second move is…… 《Dragon King Martial Arts》!?

"What do you think of this? "
"The best!"

　That's really great. Since I had shown it in the previous match, I expected that he would come up with a countermeasure during the waiting time. This is my trust in Cubero.

　That's why I prepared 《Bishop Martial Arts》 in the air, as I showed myself landing in front of Cubero.

"! "

　Cubero, who had sensed it, immediately canceled the Dragon King and began preparing  《Bishop Martial Arts》.

"Oraa! "
"Tch! "

　Third move, immediately after landing, a summersault by Bishop. Cubero blocked this attack with a roundhouse kick from his Bishop.

　In the fifth move, I chose to follow up with 《Rook Martial Arts》. The more you charge it, the more powerful the punch.

　Cubero's response was to use 《Silver Martial Arts》. Is he trying to break my Rook before I can activate it?


　Not bad. Not bad, but…… It lacks edge.


"W-What is……!? "

　Just as Cubero's 《Silver Martial Arts》 was about to be activated, I canceled 《Rook Martial Arts》 and instead launched 《Soldier Martial Arts》.

　Normally, a Soldier would lose to a Silver in terms of firepower. It's no wonder Cubero was confused.


　……I've given you guys a few hints, but I also understand that this isn't a skill that can be learned in such a short period of time.

　That's right, we're just getting started.
　It's okay, you just have to grow slowly.


　Then, you'd better watch carefully. The real thrill of the Toushini tournament.


"――!! "

　Cubero must have realized it at the moment when Silver's punch connected. He gasped and his eyes widened.

　That's right. If you can time the activation of the same type of skill to within 0.02 seconds, and align the speed and direction of your fist, when you clash……


"Counterbalance."


　The Silver is counterbalanced by the Soldier, in other words, it is nullified.

　The Toushini tournament is a competition between attacks with short reach. Because they constantly collide at close range, the timing of skill activation is likely to overlap, and punches and kicks are quite easy to predict. Therefore, it has developed into a game where you think about how to counterbalance and how to prevent being counterbalanced.

　The same thing I pointed out to the dwarves in the Kongou Tournament can be said of Cubero's 《Silver Martial Arts》 now. "There is a lack of creativity to avoid counterbalancing."


　And the stiffness time after Silver is shorter than the stiffness after Soldier.

"Buhh! "

　My 《Soldier Martial Arts》 sunk into Cubero's face.

　I immediately followed up with a flying kick using 《Knight Martial Arts》. Cubero tried to block it with 《Soldier Martial Arts》, but unfortunately, that would result in losing out to Knight in terms of firepower.


　Fwish…… I felt like it had completely sunk in.

　As expected, Cubero was sent flying and knocked to the ground at the same time as the critical hit was triggered.

　Now there was no way to avoid my 《Dragon King Martial Arts》 for the final move.


"I can't wait for the next one."
"……Yeah, absolutely……! "


　He still has a long way to go. There is still room for growth.
　Learn about counterbalancing measures, learn about counterbalancing, and then, then……

　Hey, aren't you excited?　Cubero.
　Mobius is really interesting.
　Oh, there's nothing more fun than this.


"――That's enough!　Winner, Second Firstest! "



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"Kukuhahaha! "

　Magnificent!　That's truly splendid!

　He blew up Davidov with just three moves, and then had a coaching match against that skilled butler!

　Above all, his skill at counterbalancing, his flawless fighting style, and his technique down to the smallest detail are truly world-class!


"SECOND FIRSTEEEEEEEEEEST!! "


　I could stand it no longer and raised my voice in the spectator's seats.

　No, something like that isn't enough. My excitement can't be conveyed!


"SECOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOND !!! "


　I stood on the chair, put my feet on the railing, and shouted again.


"Kuhah! "

　That man looked at me with his eyes wide open.

　Oh, what a feeling of elation to see myself reflected in those eyes!


　That's right, this is a good opportunity, I'll tell him right here……!




"Second!　When I have emerged victorious―― Become my husband!! "



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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).

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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.

List of Magic skills

【Magic】 (Four attributes: fire, water, wind, and earth)
Advantages and disadvantages: Fire>Earth>Wind>Water>Fire
・First Form　Normal Attack （Preparation time： Super short. Cooldown： Super short）
・Second Form　Extended range attack （Slow. Long）
・Third Form　Strong single-target attack （Short. Short）
・Fourth Form　Powerful extended-range attack （Super slow. Super long）
・Fifth Form　Very powerful extended-range attack （Slowest. Longest）

【Magical Magic】
《Combine》　Combines two magic skills into a single attack.
《Synergy》　Overlays two magic spells on top of another magic spell.
《Charge》　Magic attack that increases in magnitude the more it is charged up.

List of Martial Arts skills

【Martial Arts】　Attack：(STR+DEX+AGI)/2.56

《Dragon King Martial Arts》　A very powerful wide-area attack in the front (shockwave)
《Dragon Horse Martial Arts》　Accelerated forward strike (Dash Punch)
《Rook Martial Arts》　Very powerful single-target attack + charge (Punch)
《Bishop Martial Arts》　Omni-directional attack (Roundhouse kick)
《Gold Martial Arts》　Short-range attack plus defense (Tackle)
《Silver Martial Arts》　Strong single-target attack （Punch）
《Knight Martial Arts》　Forward jumping attack （Jumping kick）
《Lance Martial Arts》　Short-range attack (Kick)
《Soldier Martial Arts》　Normal attack （Punch）

List of Sword-drawing skills

【Sword-drawing】 (STR+DEX+AGI+VIT)/5.12+remaining SP/10^4（fire power when using a sword at the belt 128％）

《Dragon King Sword-drawing》 (The more you charge, the more power) Extremely powerful are of effect attack.
《Dragon Horse》 Range attack in all directions.
《Rook Sword-drawing》 (The more you charge, the more power) Extremely powerful Sword drawing attack (Single attack)
《Bishop Sword-drawing》 Quick and powerful thrust.
《Gold Sword-drawing》 Counter (Single attack + defense)
《Silver Sword-drawing》 (The more you charge, the more power) Powerful Sword-drawing attack.
《Knight Sword-drawing》 Large movement + Sword drawing attack (Single attack)
《Lance Sword-drawing》 Movement + Sword drawing attack (Single attack)
《Soldier Sword-drawing》 Sword drawing attack (Single attack)

List of Thread Manipulation skills

【Thread Manipulation】
《Dragon King Thread Manipulation》　The most powerful single attack, limited to the restrained target.
《Dragon Horse Thread Manipulation》　Simultaneously emits multiple threads, forcibly restraining the touched object.
《Rook Thread Manipulation》　Very powerful single attack using a bundle of threads
《Bishop Thread Manipulation》　Powerful penetrating attack using thread like a needle.
《Gold Thread Manipulation》　Thread restraints on objects within a 4-meter radius.
《Silver Thread Manipulation》　Powerful single-target attack with a bundle of threads
《Knight Thread Manipulation》　Manipulate monsters, humans, and puppets using strings for a certain period of time.
《Lance Thread Manipulation》　Penetrating attack using thread like a needle.
《Soldier Thread Manipulation》　Single target attack with a bundle of threads
(Gold + Lance or Bishop can be Combined)

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