Inside the tense atmosphere is Milim who act like usual, undisturbed, 「Begin!」(Milim)
She is just happy that she could do something, my worry of her behaving wildly hasn’t come true, I’m really thankful it hasn’t. Let’s pay more attention to the match. The two brandished their swords against each other with a quiet atmosphere. It is not a relentless sword clash like the fight between Benimaru and Souei, they just straightforwardly test each others’ offence and defense. It’s like a calm, flowing river. However, a sudden downpour made the river surge. Hakuro yelled out with fighting spirit as he slashed in Shion’s direction. But, Shion isn’t impatient, with a wonderful example of using just enough power to not injure the opponent, she wards off Hakurou’s slash. Hakurou is still in contrast to Shion who is always in motion. They give such impression, however this battle completely turned that image around. Just like in the yesterday’s battle, Shion obviously had grown. Her fighting method was not the one where she just attacks with all of her strength like she had done until recently, but she has changed into a skilled battling method that stresses the importance of rational tactics. That is combining strength with technique.This means that her power had increased by one level. If going by skill level alone, it didn’t match Hakurouyet, but with both her higher physical strength and skill level supplemented by her instinct, she could fight on par with Hakurou. No, they’re not equal. Shion who has a flowing sword art, incorporated her irrational herculean strength. Her technique is still immature if compared to Hakurou’s. In reality, the one who is seriously fighting and was pushed out in this battle was Hakurou. It seems that Hakurou’s swordsmanship was unable to ward off Shion’s sword attack. 「You have grown, Shion..... Never did I expect that with your sword’s skill you could get this far.」(Hakurou)
Hakurou nods in satisfaction after seeing Shion’s growth. Souei was the first disciple he took under his wing. He knows his own ability and duties, while abstaining himself from overconfidence. An ideal disciple.
He told Shion, and the training sword once more enters it sheath. The match will be decided by the next strike.
Hakurou intended to use Battoujutsu [3]. Shion also noticed it. However, Shion doesn’t become unnerved. Of course, she won’t use battoujutsu, since her Ōdachi won’t get additional speed when it was drawn. It’s not like she wasn’t able to do it, but now is not the right time to use it.
「Dim Stream Slash[4]!」(Hakurou)
「Not yet! “War Goddess Release[5]”!!」(Shion)
When the doubt inside Shion disappeared, the skill『Demonification』changed into『War Goddess Transformation』. It’s not a skill where someone loses their awareness and rage like a berserker. It’s an ability that purely raised physical power. Just like Benimaru’s『Demon Flame Transformation[7]』, it was an ability where they’re able to use the properties of their soul body. Shion is in a state where her body’s strength was transferred into her soul body without any change. However, it consumes an extreme amount of energy, so it can’t be used for a long time. This moment is when the decision concluding this offence and defense is made. With her current self, she can’t match Hakurou. That’s why, she use all of her ability. Under the effect of Unique Skill『War Goddess Transformation』 a fierce and powerful Touki overflows from Shion’s entire body.
Putting her whole will in it, it could even alter the outcome. She twists her body while sending her Ōdachi from below and intercept Hakurou’s blade. Hakurou’s blade that was aimed to slash at Shion’s neck was intercepted by Shion’s Ōdachi. Despite that there wasn’t even a chance for it to make it in time, Shion’s accelerating sword speed broke common sense and overwrote the result.
Milim proclaimed Shion’s victory with an expression as if nothing had happened. Shout of joy wrapped the Colosseum. Milim interrupted the match and stopping Shion’s sword, few people noticed the real situation. But, Hakurou and Shion simultaneously understood. If she continued her slash, Hakurou might receive a fatal damage that couldn’t be reversed even with regeneration.
Hakurou forgives Shion when she apologizes. Towards those two,
「Eh, no, I need to decline. After all, I’m not that really interested in becoming strong.」(Shion) As one would expect, Shion decline if her opponent is the Tyrant Milim, and chose to escape. 「What did you say!? You should take the responsibility for chipping my Magic Sword “Tenma”!」(Milim)
After she said that, Shion started to flee and quickly left that place. Milim had face that say “Hum!?” she began to laugh as if she gave up on it. Milim’s laugh reverberates in the Colosseum. This match’s victory goes to Shion. The winner of final match on the third tournament day is Shion. With this, the best 4 people are all present.
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「MIlim, You really helped me by stopping Shion there, thank you!」(Rimuru)
So she answered with laugh,
So she demands from me while inclining her head, a smile on her face. She will not accept a refusal. *Glimpse* I glance at Souka,
It seems Souka will not yield in this. Well, whatever. Perhaps something will happen tomorrow. Milim and Souka, I acknowledge that those two would perform the live report for tomorrow’s matches.
The thirteenth match....... Benimaru vs Gobuta (+Ranga)
In the night. The meal with the Hero Masayuki that been delayed was achieved.
While blushing, Masayuki introduces himself as a Hero. Yeah. If he still had the original world’s sense, there’s no one who would not be embarrassed when calling oneself a Hero. It’s just like the feeling of when you’re called and made fun as a muscle-brained Hero inside a game. And, he called me out when we meet before.
「Eh? By any chance... are you a Japanese person? 」(Masayuki)
I said so and invited him to a meal. Masayuki is deeply moved because of the sushi and udon displayed in front of his eyes, we’ll be able to have a decent conversation after the meal.
Although I still not said anything yet, he said such words as soon as we finished eating. What did you understand? I completely don’t understand. No well......., although I can understand that he’s starved for Japanese food. 「Subordinate, you are.....」(Rimuru)
I had memories when I receive it, but it was also the truth that he had helped me.
Instead of shameful memories, it could have ended worse.
However, thanks to that, I could faint if I try to remember it......
As expected, I can’t forgive that guy」(Masayuki)
If he is recognized as hero, then he had mastered the ability as it was.
That’s also okay, but it seems that the memory is embarrassing.
Well, there is nothing that can be done except to forget it. Although, he will faint in agony for awhile.
In the end, Masayuki promised to cooperate with me.
Since, it’s also profitable to get information from him.
When he could remember he would contact me, so for the moment he would continue to stay in my city.
Above all, I still had business with his MangaMemory.
He’ll become my conversation partner for awhile.
Thus, the friendship between me and Masayuki was created and I obtained a new companion.
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