Moto Sekai Ichi – 201 | Sousaku – 創作

201　Toushini Match Interlude

How did this happen? ――Is what I'd like to ask.

It was night after the Toushini tournament had ended. We were having a small celebration as usual.

In addition to Silvia, Eko, Yukari and Ras, the members were all familiar faces, including Cubero and Renko. However, as usual, Eko is sleepy, Cubero is busy with his butler duties, and Renko is busy with her R6 activities. I thought that would be a little lonely, so I also asked the two members of the Oranjee Kingdom's army.

……Maybe that was a mistake.

"Second～～"

The strange behavior of Nova Bartelemon, a woman with a relaxed expression who produced such a sugary voice, was so different from the woman who had performed a brilliant Counterbalance a few hours earlier that it was hard to believe they were the same person.

"Say Ahhh! How is it? Is it delicious? "
"Yeah."
"I see, I'm so happy! Come on, eat more! "

Even though I didn't feel like she needed to, she kept bringing food close to my mouth and made me eat it.

From time to time, she would hug me tightly around the neck and press her ample breasts against me, making noises like “Mmm~” or “Ah~”, and looking careless, and when she was finished, she would start feeding again.

I'm so happy I can't contain myself! Is what her inner voice might as well be yelling. No, she might have actually said it out loud at some point.

That's how happy Nova looked.

To put it in a bad way, she was very clingy.

"Second, if you look closely, your eyelashes are long, aren't they? Oh, how adorable~."

What on earth is this?

Where has that gallant female boss gone?

"――! "

Bang! The sound of someone slamming a desk echoed.

It was Yukari who stood up, her face frozen beyond scornful. That Yukari banging on the desk, even a dense person like me can see the seriousness of the situation.

"I'm sorry."

Guess I'll take the initiative and apologize.

I'm now the disgusting bastard who just laughs it off when another woman makes a pass at him in front of his girlfriend.

I can't let this go on.

With a will of steel, I shoved Nova away from me, who was rubbing her cheek against mine.

…………But.

"No need to apologize, Second."

On the contrary, she pulled me in tight and my head was caught in Nova's chest.

Oooooh! As expected of Nevado Bartelemon's granddaughter. Her STR is a tremendous. It is hard to resist.

"Let go of Master. Even as a guest, I cannot tolerate this any longer."
"Kuhahaha, you've got to be kidding me. A maid giving me orders? "
"I am the Firstest's Household head maid, the Blacksmith of Team Firstest, and the Master's, well, lover."
"……Oh. Is that so?"
"Yeah. Therefore, go away. I will not tolerate such selfishness in my presence. And why the attitude? The bet between the two of you should not have been valid."
"Even though Second wasn't betting, I was. Besides, this is something I do because I want to."
"……I see. Then this is your final warning. Get away from Master."
"I refuse. Hey, maid, you've got one thing wrong."
"…………What's that?"
"Whether you are a retainer, a team member, or a lover, you cannot bind another person to yourself. You are not even his wife, yet you behave in such an arrogant manner, it is laughable. Sounds like a load of crap to me."
"……! You bitch……"

Oh, boy, you're kidding me…… Yukari got pushed aside.

Nova's story was absurd if you listened to it from the side, but the fact that Yukari was left speechless means that she was at least a little bit convinced by what she said.

Certainly, there was a “ grandeur” to the performance that might have convinced her with its intensity.

I thought that Nova's head was also made of muscle, but I never expected that her eloquence was as sharp as her 【Martial Arts】.

"――Fumu. Nova, was it?"
"Next up is Silvia Kisenshou, huh? Yes, I am Nova Bartelemon."

With a frustrated Yukari at her back, Silvia slowly uncrossed her arms and opened her mouth, as if she was fully prepared to speak.

That purposeful composure seemed to suggest that Silvia had a plan.

"You don't seem to know Second-dono at all."
"Of course. We just spoke for the first time today."
"I know him very well. I'm also his lo-lover, you know! "
"……I see. So, what's your point? "
"Fufufu."
"What's so amusing? "

Silvia laughed weirdly, then pointed a finger at me and uttered.

"Actually…… Second-dono does not like such a touchy-feely skinship! "

"What? ? I-Is that so? ? "

Silvia struck a pose that hinted at the shock she received that her comment worked.

I'm sorry that this is where you feel confident, but there's no truth in that.

But when Nova heard this information, she looked panicked and moved me away from her chest.

"I guess you didn't know."
"Second, y-you didn't like it? Sorry. I couldn't stop from thinking that this body belonged to you. From now on, I will endeavor to refrain as much as possible."
"Mm-hmm. That way, as long as you follow my advice and refrain from being too touchy――"
"Second! Do you dislike big girls like me, Second? You don't like the aggressiveness? Is it a nuisance? Please, answer me honestly."

Nova asked with a dejected look on her face.

This is a terribly hard question to answer.

If I really answer honestly, not only do not dislike it, but I love it. However, in front of Silvia and Yukari, I could not say such a thing even if I wanted to.

Oh, damn it, no, I'm going to have to answer “I dislike it” here――

"…………Hey, wait. Kisenshou, what did you say just now? "

――And as I was fretting, Nova suddenly noticed something.

"Hmm? No, just, as I advised, cut back on the skinship."
"Ku……Kuha, kuhahahahaha! Talk about a fraud, you weasel! I was almost fooled! "
"What did you say?"
"You are Second's lover, too! Then, rather than giving me advice, making me being hated would be the normal course of action! Who would give a hand to their enemy? That's extremely unnatural! In other words, Second likes skinship! "
"……Damn, is this as far as I got?"

Try harder!

"Second~. Haaah, your hair is so fluffy~!"

The situation was reversed. Nova was all smiles.
I was again forcefully embraced in her chest, as she caressed my head.

"……～u……! "
"Ghhnn……! "

Yukari and Silvia glared at me like demons.
They may both be about to reach their limits.

I guess it's time. I put all my strength into my body to break away from Nova.

But at that moment.

"――Well, well, well. Don't be so fussy, you two. We're going to have a big connection to the Kingdom of Oranjee, so let's cut them some slack."
"Ohh? Some of you understand what I'm talking about."
"Raspberry Bell. A pleasure."
"Nova Bartelemon."

What a surprise, Ras followed up on Nova.

Why? But as soon as I thought that, I understood. I see, a connection, certainly it might not be something that can be disregarded. After all, Nova is a General of the Army, which means she is the head of the Army. There is no such thing as too many cards in the hand, as Windfield said. On the other hand, treating them too stiffly could lead to international problems.

"What is your goal, you little brat? "
"Ehh? Nothing at all. "
"You're lying. For all those words of attempted mediation, there was some provocation. In addition to that, that composure, it doesn't look like you need a connection to the Kingdom of Oranjee. You've killed too much emotion. You must have a thing or two brewing inside that mind of yours, don't you? "
"……Ohh. What a keen insight."
"Fumu…… I see that you and I are like-minded. Kuhaha, I see! Do you think it is easier for you to move when you have more opponents?"
"Hoo! You're really smart, aren't you? That's right. You and I have a mutual interest at the moment."

There it is, a conversation between smart people. I have no idea what they are talking about.
In short, the point is, what, Ras is siding with Nova?

"So? What are you going to do? Are you coming to the Kingdom of Castall? "

"Wait! "
"Hey, Raspberry Bell! "

When Ras asked Nova about this, Yukari and Silvia voiced their disapproval.
They looked at Nova with a “I can't let that happen at all” look on their faces.

"Of course! I am not the kind of woman who makes promises she doesn't keep! "
"Guehh."

Nova's arm tightened around me, choking me.
Her strength evoked strong determination, as if to say " I'm not going to let you go away!"

"――Your Excellency General! That will not happen! "

And here, for the first time, Liutenant Davidov opened his mouth.

He had been watching from the sidelines for a long time, but he intervened in a panicked manner, as if it was a problem if she was to resign from her position as an army general.

"Davidov. Are you trying to interfere with me? "
"Yes, I apologize! However, I have been told to be your chaperone! "
"……By His Majesty? Well, fine, then go and tell him this, 'try and seduce me first',"
"H-However……! "
"The Bartelemon family does not serve the Oranjee royal family. We are equals, and we are there to lend our strength. If they need my help, even the king must show it by appropriate actions. I don't think that something like that would move me."

That's very harsh, Nova. She seems to have a straightforward personality once she decides upon something specific.

"…………"

After being shushed by Nova, Davidov turned his head down and silent for a moment and then…… turned to me, for some reason.

He had a very obvious expression on his face. Davidov's eyes said bluntly, "Do something about it".

No, it was not just Davidov. Yukari, Silvia, Ras, and Nova were all staring at me.

So, it all comes down to my word, I guess.

Okay, let me ask something I've been wondering about.

"Why would it be a problem if the General quits? "

Why does the Kingdom of Oranjee need Nova so badly? I'd like to hear the reason.

Davidov's eyes widened in surprise and he abruptly broke his silence.

"What, no, it's obvious, of course it would be a problem――"
"You are wrong, Davidov. That's not what Second meant."
"Y-Your Excellency, General."
"Think again and answer the question."
"……yeah……"

Davidov's silence lasted for about a minute.

Then he quietly opened his mouth.

"The General is truly one of a kind. The Kingdom of Oranjee would not want to lose that military power, much less have her join another nation."
"That's it? "
"Not at all. The most important reason is something else."
"Tell me."
"……Her exceptional talent for strategic command. The fact that the Kingdom of Oranjee has been able to maintain peace for the past few years without any major conflicts with other countries is due, in His Majesty's opinion, to the extraordinary skills of Her Excellency the General."

I was satisfied.

I can see this from what I've seen of Nova so far. She is very intelligent. I have never seen a woman who could forcefully persuade Yukari, see through Silvia's tricks, and compete with Ras. For some reason, with me she's very sweet and fluffy, but when around everyone else, she behaves in a way that would be worthy of being called a genius.

Nova Bartelemon. Is she so talented that she is called the strongest human being, but also so brilliant that her brain is also needed at the national level……?

Well, I guess it's settled then.

"Nova."
"Second~. What's wrong? Do you want me to do something? "
"…………"

When I twisted around to make eye contact with her, Nova giggled and stated.

……Oh no, I can't lose.

"Nova."

"That's right, I will cook you a home-cooked meal. You're going to love it. What do you like, Second? I love noodles."

"Nova."

"I'd love to go out shopping with you. Eating at a fancy cafe, strolling around town, browsing clothing stores, shopping at the grocery store, and going back to the same house. It's my humble dream. I've been dreaming about it for the past six months."

"Nova."

"……I've always thought. 'wouldn't that be nice?' I've wished I could be with you all the time. It was just as I had dreamed it. No, you were stronger than I ever dreamed. And finally, the man I fell in love at last was stronger than me. Such a miracle, I'm sure it will never, ever……"

Large tears spilled from her amber eyes.

Go home―― The prospect of hearing those words must be so unpleasant.

She tried her best to speak, interrupting the rest of my words, but finally she couldn't speak through her sobs.

Come on, I have to say it.

…………Come on.

"Go home."

"Uhf! ! "

"……For now."

"! ? "

Immediately after her body shook with a jolt and she choked back a sob―― Nova looked up and stiffened.

For now. She surely has the brains to understand the meaning of that word.

Perhaps that was why her tear-stained face blossomed as she watched me.

"I'm sorry for being such a capricious man……"

God, I'm so pathetic……

"Second～～～! ! "
"Gueeh."

Nova, overwhelmed with emotion, embraced me, and at that moment, every bone in my body creaked, causing me to feel a pressure that made my internal organs want to pop out.

I will take this level of punishment with open arms.

Besides, after this, I have to get down on my knees to Yukari, Silvia, Anko, and Windfield and plead and beg them.

And on top of that, I'm prioritizing being the world's number one over all of them……It is really bad already.

"General, you need to fix your makeup."
"……Yes, I do. Sorry, I showed you my disgraceful side. I'm going to take my leave for the moment."

Davidov responded throwing me a helping hand. Nova rubbed the corners of her eyes and headed for the bathroom.

Free from Nova's restraints, I leaned my weight against the back of the couch in a state of relaxation.

Oh God……Yukari and Silvia's stares are scary.

"……Her Excellency the General, although she seems to be a bold and open-minded person, she is a very lonely person. Please, be lenient with her."

"Uh? "
"What? "

"Ahh!"

Davidov tried to follow up further, but was silenced by a single glare from the two women.

How can I get both of them to forgive me? I'll have to think this one to death.

……Was the Bishamon battle next?

The momentous eighth crown. The last title of the season, though.

Before that, I hope I make it to tomorrow in one piece――

"Second～, I'm back～! Ohhhh～, what a lovely man you are!"

――I will make it, right?

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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.

Pawn/Soldier (Fuhyou)
Lance(Kyousha)
Knight (Keima)
Silver General (Ginshou)
Gold General (Kinshou)
Bishop (Kakugyou)
Rook (Hisha)
Promoted Bishop/Dragon Horse(Ryuuma)
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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