211 Celebration Party (Part 3)
Arc 10: Title Defense
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It's long.
It's very long.
"S-Second-shi! You know, I――"
"Second!!”
I first stopped by Section A, where I was cornered by a sweaty Muratti, but then Chérie, smiling from ear to ear, came in between us. These two are incredibly energetic.
"What."
"I got first prize!”
"Ohhh."
That's right. I heard that the first prize in bingo was Chérie.
As I moved toward Chérie, Muratti muttered, “Ah, ah,” and backed away, crouching down slightly, before returning to his seat. Once again, your timing is bad, so I'm sorry, but I'll get back to you later.
"This Chérie Lumberjack is the best! A genius spirit summoner and participant in the Reiou battle, and the daughter of an earl!”
"Shut up, you're so embarrassing."
"What is it, Onii-sama? Oh, I see. You're jealous, aren't you?”
"That's wrong. I simply asked you to behave like the daughter of an earl."
"Hmhmm! No matter what anyone says, I'm the winner!”
"Oh, dear……"
Chérie's brother Jerez warned her, but Chérie was ecstatic and wouldn't listen.
"Chérie-sama has already had three drinks."
Sherry, who was listening nearby, whispered to me.
Sure, her face is red, and her eyes are fixated, but even so, she's way too excited.
Well, at least I'm glad that she's happy about it.
"Chérie, what would you like? If you haven't decided yet, it's okay to decide later."
"You mean the prize? I've already made up my mind."
First to third place prizes are one “Great Skill” of your choice.
For 【Swordsmanship】 it would be how to master everything from Soldier to Dragon King. For 【Magic】 I will teach her how to master all spells from First Form to Fifth Form of any attribute.
Now, what will Chérie choose……?
"――Magical Magic!”
Whoosh! Pointing at me, she declared that with a defiant smile.
"Ohhー!”
I couldn't help but express my admiration. I have to say it was a great choice.
Magical Magic――In other words, 《Combine》, 《Synergy》, and 《Charge》.
What's great about this is that it's very versatile.
These three skills are not limited to Magical Magic. Any skill that can be enhanced with magic, such as Magic Swordsmanship or Magic Archery, can be used.
"You have to learn magic yourself, you know?”
"I've already learned the Earth attribute up to the Third Form. I'll learn the Fourth and Fifth Forms by using my connections in the Earl's family."
"You don't care about appearances?"
"Yes, otherwise I won't be able to catch up. I am grateful for my birth."
It seems that she will pursue her goal using everything she has.
……You've really changed, Chérie.
Rather than being ruled by her birth, she has come to dominate it. She will undoubtedly grow strong. Enormously.
"Congratulations on winning first place!"
I took a piece of paper from my inventory, wrote down how to learn Combine, Synergy, and Charge, and handed it to Chérie.
Chérie accepted it, maintaining her defiant smile, and opened her mouth with a challenging look in her eyes.
"See you again in winter."
Just one sentence. But those are the words that make me happiest.
Chérie said only that, then gently picked up the hem of her skirt, bowed, and returned to her seat.
What an elegant woman.
"Second-shi! Are you ready now!?”
"Close, too close, your face is way too close!”
"My apologies!”
I had forgotten. Muratti placed twenty-seventh, the last place award.
Certainly…… what was it? “Anything,” right?
"Second-shi～……You said you'd do anything, right～? Hmm～～?”
Muratti urged me in a persistent tone. To put it bluntly, it's creepy.
"Yeah, that's…… right?”
"Hey, don't try to fool me～～～! Take this～～～!”
"Guhhhhh! Stop it, stop it! I got it!”
This guy hugged me.
"Well then, shall I proceed with my request? Would you be so kind as to grant it!?”
"Yeah, yeah. Just say it."
"That's kind of cold... but I like it!”
"Hurry up!"
"Oh-ufufu."
When I treated him coldly, Muratti took a piece of paper from his inventory, and handed it to me, breathing heavily.
Um, what is this…… a magic conference?
"Second-shi, would you like to collaborate with me on a joint research project and present it at the magic academic conference?"
"Huh? There's no way. I've never done any research other than studying game plans."
"Try to make it work somehow!”
"That's too much to ask. I'm not suited for that sort of thing."
"No, no, no! You're perfect for the job! Absolutely!”
"What is the basis for that?"
"You and I, Second-shi, will start a revolution in this pathetic magic academic conference! Yeah! It's like a rematch of the battle of Eishou! Let's make history in magic together!”
"……When you put it that way, it does sound interesting, though."
"Right!?”
Damn it, that sounds tempting.
"Okay, got it. Then make a plan."
"Understood!!”
As a result, I decided to collaborate with Muratti.
I wonder how it will turn out……
"Oh, Second-san! Hey, please help me out!”
As I walked to the seats in Section B, Capito suddenly asked me for help.
"What's the matter?"
"The mood is absolutely terrible!”
Capito said that while looking back at Section B seats.
When I followed his gaze……The cause was obvious.
"Oh. My oh my. I wonder what place the former Issenza got? Unfortunately, I only managed to come in second place…… What about the former Issenza, who was boasting so much? Eh? Sixth place? Wow～"
"…………"
The former Reiou, Vogue, was right in her element and kept provoking Rothman, while the former Issenza, kept ignoring her with a sullen look on his face.
It's a sad sight to behold, but it can't be helped. Once a person reaches the top, this is what happens to most of them. I saw it over and over again in Mobius.
"I think I'll try Dragon Horse Martial Arts."
"Why?”
"I don't have enough AGI."
"I see. I think that way of thinking is correct, but you should stop thinking about Dragon Horse."
"Why?”
"The Rook is the most troublesome. Dragon Horse and Dragon King are easy to learn if you can learn Rook."
"Hmm……Got it. I'll switch to Rook."
"How honest. Truly."
"……How embarrassing."
On the other hand, Rave, who was talking to Ras, seemed like a good and honest kid, unlike his father Rothman.
From the 4th to 26th prizes, you can choose one “small skill” of your choice. He was probably asking Ras for advice on what skills I should teach him.
《Rook Martial Arts》 is a nice choice. If all goes well, he may even be able to compete in the Toushini tournament in six months.
"Ahh……!”
Oops, they caught me eavesdropping.
Rave, who met my gaze, looked to the right, then to the left, and finally looked down at the table and hunched over.
"Senpai, over here, over here."
"Yeah."
Ras pulled out the chair she had been sitting on and offered it to me. Then Ras sat down to my right.
To my left, Rave sat huddled in silence. For some reason, he won't meet my gaze.
"He's nervous."
Ras whispered.
When I asked why, Ras replied "Because he admires you".
I see, he admires me.
Hehe.
"Rave, do you know how to use the Rook martial arts?”
"Y-Yeah."
"Alright. I'll give you a note, so please wait."
Rave nodded and fidgeted nervously. It seems like he wanted to say something.
"What's wrong?”
"Ah, um……"
"Say it."
"……Please give me your autograph."
"Sure."
"Yes!"
Rave smiled softly, a tiny hint of joy visible on his face.
I guess he's simply a fan. He should be quite a genius.
When I handed him the note and the autograph, Rave thanked me politely.
He's a polite, good kid. I felt so happy that I even shook his hand. Rave looked so happy again, which made me feel even better.
"Excuse me."
"Oh, what's up?”
As I was about to leave, he said one last thing.
"Second-hachikan, that technique. What is it called?”
The name of the technique. In other words, the name of the Game Plan……I guess?
Why is he asking that? I totally understand.
It must be given shape. So that what has been accomplished will never be lost.
A name must be given. So that what you have worked hard to achieve may be appreciated by others.
To be concerned about that is truly the mark of a Game Plan researcher. I think I'm starting to like him more and more.
"Seven System."
"Seven, System……"
"New, revised, or Rave style, any style is fine. I'll be waiting for you."
"……Yes!”
I hope that Rave will show me his Seven System in six months.
By then, my Seven System will have evolved and changed shape.
That is what research competition is all about.
"Well then."
"Excuse me. Can you please not ignore me even though we're making eye contact?”
"That didn't work, huh?"
"There's no way that would work."
I tried to ignore the two of them and leave, but Vogue spotted me.
"2nd place, right?"
"Exactly. Unfortunately. But it's better than sixth place, isn't it?"
"…………"
Rothman's eyes twitched as he listened to Vogue's relentless taunts.
"So, what would you like?”
"I've thought about it a lot―― but I'll go with Shield Arts."
"Raising VIT and HP? Not bad."
"That's not your business."
When I handed Vogue the memo with instructions on how to learn Shield Arts, she took it with her index and middle fingers and bowed briefly, saying, "Thank you very much".
Anyway, I'm glad she looked happy.
"Fufu……It's wonderful that you're wagging your tail in thankfulness."
"Oh, are you trying to pick a fight?”
"Not at all. But I wouldn't have accepted it."
"Hmm. Then can you give me that 6th place paper?”
"No way. I'll give it to Rave."
Rothman continued to be stubborn as ever.
Rave, who was handed a sixth-place ticket, refused to accept it and just stared at Rothman with a cold expression.
Haha, this is interesting.
"Rothman, what skills do you want to learn?”
"Ohh, Hachikan-dono. I'm a person who doesn't accept charity."
"You call it charity, but......"
"Yes?”
"Is teaching to write to a child who doesn't know how to charity?”
"……Wh……"
It seems to have worked.
As I watched, Rothman's ears turned bright red.
Well, that's understandable. If someone said, “You guys are like children who can't even write,” the former Issenza would naturally be angry.
……This is just the beginning. It depends on whether you can say, “Fuck it!”
At least, that's what Vogue thinks.
Hang in there, Rothman.
"Hey hey, Second-hachikan. We're having fun here."
When I visited Section C, I was welcomed by Rokunchea, who was in a slightly more cheerful mood.
Looking closely, Gram, Klaus, Alfredo, and his disciples, the Mix sisters, were all nicely drunk at the table.
Still, this table is peaceful. The difference is clear when compared to the previous B seats.
"Second-hachikan. I'm sorry, but I decided not to participate in the Issenza tournament this time. I'm definitely going to do it next season."
"Yeah. That's right, Klaus. So, you'll become my apprentice in winter?"
"Yes, I'll be in your care."
"Apprentice?”
"Gram, didn't you know? I asked him six months ago if I could become his apprentice."
"Is that so……!? That's great, really wonderful! Oh, I'm glad! I was worried that Your Highness would never be able to hold a sword again, but there is no need to worry if you become Second-hachikan's apprentice!”
"Hey, Gram. You're drinking too much. And don't call me "Your Highness". I am now a close aide to His Majesty."
I see, so these two were once master and apprentice in swordsmanship. Windfield certainly said something like that.
Even after fighting over the prime minister's affair, they are still able to talk amicably like this, which is proof that they are truly good friends. This is exactly what they mean by "rain makes the ground solid".
"Klaus-san, I'm sorry. We apologize for the trouble caused by the revolution in the Sacred Country of Kamel."
"No, don't worry about it. Even though His Majesty and I ended up being extremely busy, it was necessary."
"What? So that's why Klaus couldn't become my apprentice?"
"Yes, that's almost certain."
"Then, I guess you could blame me…… Ahh, never mind, forget that."
"Ahem! Oh, cough!”
I was about to say something like, “Is it my fault that you became my disciple so late?” when I remembered that my involvement in the revolution was top secret.
Rokunchea was also desperately trying to cover it up. What a nice guy.
"Hahaha, it is okay, don't worry about it. Dee, Jay, and I will all swear not to tell anyone. Gram should be all right too."
"That's right. Besides... it's pretty obvious now."
Alfredo and Gram stated. The Mix sisters were also nodding their heads.
Apparently, it was obvious.
What the heck! Never mind, I'll just forget about it.
"How is the Sacred Country of Kamel doing?”
"W-what a sudden change of topic…… Well, yeah, it's been going well. My older brother is doing his best."
"If anything comes up, you can depend on Margrave Steam."
"……Will something happen?”
When I said that, Rokunchea suddenly looked uneasy.
You're pretty sharp.
"The small country of Shizun, neighboring the Sacred Country of Kamel, was conquered by the Marubell Empire. And the Marubell Empire will soon be in chaos."
"Will be in chaos……?"
"Just know that it will become chaotic."
"That's kind of scary."
"The international situation is changing rapidly, so be careful."
"O-Okay, I understand. Thank you for your advice."
"Yeah, don't mention it."
I smiled and stood up.
Behind me, as I left, Rokunchea muttered with a weary smile, “I wonder what will happen...”
I've arrived at Section D.
"Second! Ibe, is amazing! Amazing, right!?”
As soon as I arrived, Eko hugged me and said something I didn't quite understand.
Ibe is amazing? Ah, you mean Yve.
"Yve."
"Ibe!”
"Yve."
"Ibu!”
It looks like a no-go.
"What's so exciting?”
"String figures!”
"Cat's cradle?"
I glanced at Yve.
Yve quickly moved her hands around……
"Wow, that's amazing!”
It was amazing. It's clearly a spider. Even the details such as the eyes and joints are faithfully reproduced.
"…………"
Yve stood there silently, breathing heavily through her nose with a smug look on her face.
"You should raise her salary. That maid has been playing cat's cradle for an hour and a half, just because she asked her to."
"As far as I could see, except for during dinner, it was endless cat's cradle."
"I wish I could learn from that fortitude."
Kanbei, Mamushi, and Davidov, who were sitting in the same D seats, all praised Yve.
Yve's cheeks were slightly flushed.
"Second-sama, please take a seat here."
"Hmm."
Just as Eko returned to Yve, Cubero appeared, guided me to a seat, and handed me a bottle of liquor and a glass.
"They're in perfect sync."
Kanbei said abruptly.
"What?”
"You and Cubero-dono."
Me and Cubero? Well, we've known each other for some time now.
Glancing sideways, Cubero bowed slightly with a hint of embarrassment.
"However, Mistah Cubero's fortitude is also formidable. He has been serving for an hour and a half now."
"They are all very resilient servants."
Mamushi and Davidov seemed to like Cubero's performance, praising him with smiles.
I am pleased when my staff is praised. But that's not enough.
"Cubero was originally the second-in-command of a band of righteous bandits."
"R-Righteous bandits!?”
"Yve was sold into slavery by her parents."
"……A slave?"
Now look at them. They've come this far. I want you to know that.
It's not a story that can be summed up with words like "hard work paid off". I can't even imagine how hard I would have to work to become like that.
"They are amazing people. They are my proud friends. Keep that in mind."
We poured each other a small amount of liquor, listened to the requests for small prizes, and then I got up from my seat.
When Cubero looked at him, he was rubbing his eyes. I couldn't help but smile. As usual, you're a crybaby.
"Second, you bastard! How long are you going to keep me waiting?!”
"Ugh, you reek of alcohol."
At the E section, where I went next, I was immediately approached by Prince, who had already dropped his Tenmouza persona completely.
"Here, drink this and calm down."
"What? Ugh! Mmuggh!”
I grabbed a status recovery potion, tied him up with some string, and stuffed it into his mouth. This should calm him down for a while.
"Ahh～ Second～～, I've been waiting for you～～!”
And then, after one crisis was averted, another struck, with the next assailant striking.
It was Nova, the former Toushini, who hugged me with a loving tone.
"I'm lonely～! I don't want to leave～!”
The skinship is intensifying.
Do you really not want to return to the Kingdom of Oranjee……?
"That's nice, you two. How passionate!"
"Playing the spectator, Steam?"
"Not at all. However, the fact that the General of the Army of the Kingdom of Oranjee and the Special Appointed Ambassador to Zipang in the Castall Kingdom are lovers is quite interesting for a Margrave."
"Just say you like watching!”
"Please don't say such things that will give me a bad reputation. I, too, am concerned about the Empire's future."
"……Ah, right."
"Considering the Empire, our connection with the Kingdom of Oranjee could be our most powerful weapon. You wouldn't do such a thing, but I would go so far as to approach the general myself to get my hands on that weapon."
Certainly. If we can secure the cooperation of the Kingdom of Oranjee, the Empire may be in trouble.
"Kuhahahaha! I will not yield to a man weaker than myself."
"Yes, I am aware of that. That's why I'll try to take advantage of someone as powerful as His Excellency Second to get what I want."
"Ohh?”
"But you must not use Second. There is nothing more foolish than making him your enemy."
"I see. Did you say your name was Steam? You're quite clever. However, there is one perspective that you are missing."
"What could it be?”
"You think you've got him in your pocket, but he's the one using you."
"……!”
Hey, don't get into a serious debate here.
"As expected of the General of the Oranjee Army. You are truly intelligent."
"You are a little stubborn, but you are perfect as a Margrave. With this, Second should be able to live safely in this country."
They evaluated each other, and their standoff ended.
It would have been an intense exchange…… If only Nova hadn't held me in her arms.
"Hey, Second-kun."
"Masamune? Oh, that kimono looks good. It suits you."
"……Normally, I would be delighted, but when you say that while being held by Nova-san."
"Even though she says that, Masamune got all flustered, blushing."
"Hey, Nee-san!”
Masamune and Azami were also in Section E. These sisters have become able to converse quite naturally over the past few days. The alcohol may have had some effect, though.
"I don't want to. I don't want to leave! But I have to go home or His Majesty will get angry～!”
"Look, you might be lonely, but it's just for now."
"I'm lonely too!!”
……Unusually, Masamune raised her voice.
The moment she said it, Masamune's face turned pale, and then immediately reddened.
"S-Sorry……"
"N-No, it was my bad."
What's this atmosphere? It's so embarrassing.
Azami grinning next to Masamune is also annoying……
"Hey! You bastard! For God's sake, unravel the thread!”
"Oh, sorry, I forgot."
At that moment, Prince, who had sobered up, started complaining. I can't tell if this guy can read the room or not.
When I untied the thread, Prince clicked his tongue and sat down heavily in his chair.
"So? There was something you wanted to ask me, wasn't there?”
"I suppose."
It seems like he wants me to speak first.
There's no point in holding back. I jumped right into the topic.
"Tell me about that Linlin-sensei who taught you the 'tsundere strategy'."
"About Linlin-sensei? Is anything okay?”
"Yeah."
When I nodded, Prince crossed his arms and thought for a moment, then slowly broke the silence.
"He's a tall, quiet man with black hair, black eyes, and glasses. He had a unique accent. Not the type of person who shows his feelings. Once I heard some women at an inn making a fuss about how handsome this guy was. Not as handsome as me, though."
"Is his name Linlin?”
"No, his real name…… What was it again? Lin Jiao, Lin, something like that?”
"Is that so? When did you first meet him?”
"It's been about a year since we met. I became Tenmouza six months ago, so it's been about ten months."
"You met him ten months ago, and he taught you Thread Manipulation."
"Yeah. He's so good at handling threads that it's scary. I owe it to Linlin-sensei that I was able to become a Tenmouza."
"So, when did he disappear?"
"……Half a year ago. He disappeared right after I became Tenmouza."
"Okay, that's enough. Thanks."
It's settled then. I confirmed it was a taciturn man with black hair, black eyes, and glasses who spoke with an accent.
Linlin-sensei is definitely―― the alternate character of Arrogant Princess, who had a maximum rating of 2670 and was ranked fifth in the world.
I see.…… Did that person come over here too?
……I really want to meet them.
"It's my turn."
"What? Oh, that's right."
"Let me see him."
"Uh?”
"Linlin-sensei, if you know, let me see him again."
Prince said with an unprecedented serious expression.
He's determined. His energy is different. Do you want to see him that much?
"I don't know where he is either. If I see him, I'll let you know."
"……Tch, I understand."
Linlin-sensei, the man Prince wants to see so badly.
I'm starting to get interested too. I wonder what Arrogant Princess is doing right now.
"Master. It's about time to move to the next table. Everyone is waiting for you."
While I was thinking about Linlin-sensei, Champani spoke to me.
Oh, damn. Was I really that lost in thought? I seem to be pretty drunk too.
"Thank you, Champani."
"No."
"But I'm sorry."
"?”
"I made you wait too, didn't I? Congratulations on your Fighting Spirit Award, Champani. I'm proud of you. Please continue to be a good maid and a good lady."
"!!”
All right, the surprise attack was successful.
These are the words I've been wanting to say ever since she won the Fighting Spirit Award. I'm glad I was able to tell her at the perfect moment.
"……Master. I am also proud of you, Master. I am truly happy to serve you. Therefore, I wish to continue shining as a good maid and a good lady, both for myself and for you, Master……!”
She has always devoted herself to her training, never shying away from challenges, and demonstrating an indomitable spirit. His pure and courageous spirit serves as a shining example to others, illuminating the path ahead.
It's just like Maine said. She, Champani Faana, will surely make her dream come true. You'll definitely become a noble lady. A maid who is also a perfect noble lady……
"Hey, Second. I got third place. Teach me Sword-drawing, please!"
"…………"
Prince, you really can't read the mood.
"Second-donooo, yooou're finally here!”
The last place I visited was Section F.
Silvia greeted me, but she was slurring her words. I seem to have kept her waiting too long.
"Master! No, Second! Second is always like that! You always put me last and pay attention to everyone else! Do you have any sense of responsibility as a teacher!?”
"I do."
"Then why do you leave me alone!?”
"Because you're such a good student."
"I-Is that so……?"
So, Akaneko is a bad drunk, huh? However, when I praised her, she immediately calmed down. What's with that?
"Hey, you, is it fun to hit on every woman you meet?”
As I stood there dumbfounded, Renko said that to me.
"It's fun."
"There's no hope for you."
"You don't like it?”
"Didn't I tell you? I prefer tough guys."
"Is that so?"
Renko clinked the ice in her glass, exhaled softly, and stared out the window.
Is it just me, or does she seem to be trying to look cool or something? She has a tendency to pretend to be the tough type.
However, she's quite different from before…… That's what makes her so cute.
I'm looking forward to seeing what happens to her in the future.
"Second-dono, thuse both, karaisorara?”
"Both?”
"Ohhー! Both! Karailola."
"Painful? (Karai) Lola?”
"Brong! Karairorand!”
……Somehow, Silvia seems to be becoming like Eko.
I've never seen her drink so much before. I've drunk too much a few times in the past, but my Japanese has never been this bad.
I gave Akaneko a status recovery potion and asked him to look after Silvia.
Well, it seems like something unusual is happening between the two of them. What could it be?
"If I had to recommend one, I'd say a guidebook."
"Novels are good, stories are good."
"…………"
"…………"
"Maybe so, I like a guidebook."
"It's boring, it's tedious."
"…………"
"…………"
"Maybe so."
"Yes, indeed."
"…………"
"…………"
"Ah, what do you two think?”
"What do you think? How do you feel?"
"I think a guidebook would be good."
"I also think a guidebook would be good."
"See?"
"What a shame. What a disappointment."
……I see, I understand.
Karailola means kawaisodana? (pitiful, poor guys)
A little away from Gloria, two male elves, Kevin and Nil, waited patiently, watching her mood. They both looked very tired. They certainly look pitiful.
How did this happen? I approached the three of them to find out the truth.
"Ah!”
"It's Second, it's Hachikan."
"Hey. Gloria and Silva"
"Yes, I'm Gloria."
"I'm Silva. I'm Silva."
"You're still the center of attention, aren't you?"
"That is so!”
"I'm afraid so, I'm ashamed to say."
"That's a beautiful dress."
"Yeah. Thanks."
"I dressed up, I gave it my all."
Gloria is business as usual today.
I feel a little impatient, but before that, I want to hear what Kevin and Nil have to say.
"Kevin-sensei. I heard Nil is going to be a teacher."
"Y-Yeah. Oh, right, Second-hachikan. You don't have to call me “sensei” anymore."
"No, it's fine. It's too much trouble. Just call me “Second-kun” like you used to. I'll call you “Sensei” too."
"I see... Then I'll go with Second-kun."
"Thank you very much. By the way, did something happen between you and Gloria?”
"……Not particularly."
That's a lie.
"Hey, Nil. Fess up!"
"You! Why can't you treat me as politely as you treat Kevin?!”
"No, I don't want to. It's too much trouble. Just spit it out already."
"……Nothing special."
"Don't lie. I'll tell on you about "that" thing. "
"I don't mind. Either way, I can't say anything."
Hey, hey, going that far?
"Now, now, Second-kun. There are some things in this world that are better left unknown."
"Hmph. Yeah, Kevin's right. Don't try to meddle in other people's business."
Instead, I ended up getting lectured.
I'm not entirely satisfied, but……
"By the way, Second. How's it going with Alpha?"
Nil tried to divert the conversation by bringing up Alpha.
Well, I guess it can't be helped. Let's change the subject.
"A servant from our household went to the Promenade residence and requested a meeting."
"Oh! So, what happened?"
"No visitors allowed."
"……What?”
"Seems like they don't have the intention of meeting people."
"Is that for anyone?”
"Even mentioning my name didn't work."
"…………"
In other words, even if I went there myself, Alpha's parents would not let me see her.
I may have finally reached a dead end.
There are several options left, but they are all drastic.
Should we recapture her, break through the front, or strike at the root cause?
Now, what to do……?
"Let's go together."
"I want to go, I want to help."
"……Gloria? Why?”
"I am an elf princess."
"Gloria-sama!?”
"Are you sure!?”
The moment Gloria claimed to be a princess, Nil and Kevin stood up with serious looks on their faces.
Rather, it is because of that reaction that I realize Gloria's words are true……
"Are you a princess?"
"That's right."
"A really important elf, with lots of power."
"Want to read a guidebook?”
"It has plants, it has flowers."
"……I don't know why you're giving this to me with this timing, but I'll take it."
"Yay."
"I'm delighted, I'm so happy."
I found myself lost in a strange place, but managed to find my way back to reality.
Certainly, if a princess comes to visit them directly, even the Promenade family would not be able to ignore her.
I put the plant guidebook away in my inventory and opened my mouth.
"Can I rely on you?”
"Yeah, leave it to me."
"I'm accompanying you, I'm going with you."
For some reason, I ended up paying a visit to Alpha accompanied by a princess.
And for some reason, I also had to read a plant guidebook.
There's the Alpha thing, the Empire thing, and the Nova thing.
There is still much to do.
What an intense six months it has been.
I guess it'll be getting even more intense in another six months――
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Thank you for reading.
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).
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 area 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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