When I returned from the match venue among cheers, Allen-kun and Lute-sama greeted me.
"Just what I'd expected of you, Lillinsama. Well, I think there's something wrong with her to oppose you to that degree."
Allen-kun said something considerably harsh.
"Lillinsama, that way of fighting is exactly like the Fairy Princess's. But, it's regrettable that the match ended before you could showcase your wonderful swordsmanship. I thought she'd hold out a little longer, was she a small fry after all?"
Yup, Lute-sama said something unexpected.
Hasn't his character changed somehow since I first met him?
Well, at any rate the little sister has been dealt with, next up is the favorite.
Favorite-san glared here.
She's not trying to conceal her feelings.
But… that blood lust is like being poked by an infant.
I don't plan on going easy on her, and while I thought it was childish I let out blood lust towards Favorite-san for an instant.
"Higu."
Arara, she let out a strange voice.
It was just a little something instead of greeting.
I guess it won't even be a match?
"Now then it seems it's almost my turn. The opponent is Yordan of Vijia house. As expected, it won't go as before."
Lute-sama told us and headed for the match venue.
"I think it's okay as long as it's you who's fighting him, Lute-sama, but please take care. Grandmother also said people of Vijia house are strong."
Grandmother was concerned about people of Vijia house, so I called out to him.
"Thank you. With Lillinsama's support I'll have the strength of hundred men."
Having said so, Lute-sama gallantly headed for the match venue, that person with red hair of Vijia house… Yordan-sama followed.
Frankly, I can't imagine Lute-sama losing, but who knows what will happen during the match.
Moreover, I'm worried that grandmother said she's concerned.
'Now, let's continue, Yordan-senshu and Lute-senshu, enter. Yordan-senshu is a powerful person who always achieves high rank in the tournament, facing him is Lute-senshu, the nephew of that Fairy Princess. Isn't it a match well worth seeing? Then if you are ready…. Begin!'
The match started.
Both of them chose swords as their weapons.
Yordan-sama's physique is somewhat larger than Lute-sama.
But, I don't feel he's making light of his opponent based on their physiques.
… Huh? Perhaps it's not the first time he's facing an opponent like that.
I also enjoy genuine matches, so I like this kind of opponent.
While I was thinking about thing like that, an intense exchange of blows has already begun.
For now neither side has an advantage, both are fiercely exchanging blows without being able to deal the decisive one.
The audience is also unable to take their eyes off that impressive match.
Of course, me included.
Their exchange continued for the next three minutes, but the flow has changed a little.
No way, Lute-sama is being outpushed.
Lute-sama is being pushed despite his superhuman strength…
Unbelievably, before my eyes Yordan-sama began overpowering Lute-sama in swordfight.
Strike!!
With a high-pitched sounds Lute-sama's sword fell to the ground.
Lute-sama tried to pick up the sword immediately, but… ah, before he could do that, Yordan-sama quickly presses his sword to Lute-sama's neck…
Lute-sama admitted defeat.
'Match is over! The winner is Yordan-senshu, what a magnificent swordsmanship. That's all I can say."
Lute-sama was looking downwards, but after vigorously shaking his head left and right, he stood up and shook hands with Yordan-sama with a smile.
I thought Lute-sama was strong, but for there to be someone stronger… Fufu, interesting.
I thought people here can only rely on their bodies' strength, but there are also people like him.
"Sorry, I lost. Even though you kindly cheered for me, Lillinsama."
Lute-sama said so apologetically.
Please don't make such a face, you're somehow like a large dog that was scolded?
"Lute-sama, please don't apologize. There are no absolutes during a match. It's regrettable you were defeated, Lute-sama, if anything I must apologize for feeling a little happy that there's such a strong person in this country."
Lute-sama looked at me blankly in response, but soon it changed into a broad smile.
"Haha! Just what I'd expect of you, Lillinsama. I thought I've become strong, but I've still got a ways to go. But, I'll keep at aiming at the top. I'll do my best training from tomorrow, but today I'll cheer for you with all my might, Lillinsama."
I'm glad, Lute-sama can still get stronger.
"Thank you very much. I'll also keep at it with all my might."
Yeah, I'll do my best~.
The glances I've been receiving since a while ago are annoying.
You don't need to look at me so intensely, I'll let you have closer look from now on.
Now, shall we? Favorite-san.