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Chapter 51: The Villainous Aristocrat, End of the First Game

I hoist the large axe, a transformation of the combined sword and shield.

Lowering my stance, I concentrate my entire body's nerves so I can react to Iori's attacks at any moment.

"Take this!!"

With a powerful step, Iori comes charging at me, the ground almost gouging beneath her.

In the moment she swings her sword down

I release the flash magic sword I secretly took out from my magic bag.

—Clang!!

A blinding light emerges at the center of the Colosseum, and screams rise from some of the spectators.

I apologize to the audience, but it's necessary to bring this to a counter.

"Whoa, it's so bright!!"

"I got you!!"

"No way!!"

The flash magic sword successfully blinded her, and I swing the axe toward the exposed neck of Iori.

However, as if she had predicted my attack, Iori intercepts it with her sword.

"T-That was close!!"

"...How did you defend against that?"

"Hehehe, I've always had good instincts! But seriously, aiming for the neck? Your killing intent is way too strong, and it's hilarious!!"

"Well, the Saint is waiting. I thought you would be fine as long as you didn't die. No regrets or remorse."

The blow from the large axe would likely be a fatal wound against an ordinary opponent, but she's the protagonist with a super-physical build.

It's only now that some damage is starting to register.

However, not being able to defeat her with that move is a setback. That trick won't work again.

"This time, don't dodge!!"

"I told you not to be reckless!!"

Iori charges at me again.

I try to avoid or deflect her attacks.

However, I'm caught off guard by an unexpected move from Iori.

She throws the large sword she's holding at me with all her might.

I can't help but gasp.

"Don't throw the sword!!"

You're not supposed to throw something like that!!

...Well, I guess it's not something I can say, considering I usually throw and dispose of magic swords.

I deflect the sword thrown by Iori and counterattack.

Right now, Iori is unarmed.

She surprised me by throwing the large sword, but it left a big opening!!

"Haa!"

I accurately target Iori with the large axe, but she lowers her posture and avoids it by crawling on the ground.

It doesn't hit.

The large axe seems to be slightly slower than her in terms of speed, despite its power.

"Take this!!"

*Ugh!*

Having avoided the large axe, Iori swings her fist and lands a hit on my stomach.

Ugh!!

I almost threw up my breakfast.

If I let my guard down, I might unleash a vomit beam like Aya, who reaches the peak of tension and almost throws up.

As expected, as a nobleman, I can't pretend to let loose, so I will do my best to endure it.

"Oh, that hit the spot!!"

"Not at all. It didn't do a thing."

"Eh? It definitely hit!!"

Of course, I'm just putting up a front. It's super effective. One hit is incredibly heavy.

If I take two or three more hits, I'll definitely vomit.

"I guess I can't break through with the axe."

"Hmm? Are you giving up?"

"Of course not. I'm just trying the next form."

I once again transform the axe.

““Ohhh!! Kunou's axe is transforming again!! Is it going back to the sword and shield!?””

"I won't do such a cliché trick."

My sword and shield can take on various forms!!

The axe is just one of them.

If I can't defeat Iori with the axe, I'll try another form.

““This time, a blade is protruding from the shield, and it separates into two!! It has become two weapons in a semi-circular shape!?””

"What's that?! It looks so cool!! I want it!!"

"This thing can transform in ten more ways. I won't show them all."

"Aww!!"

Sword and shield, large axe, dual swords...

In addition to those, it can transform into a spear, bow, scythe, crossbow, and various other weapons.

In a pinch, it can even transform into a gun.

Actually, the claim of ten transformations is a bit of a bluff. It's a versatile tool that can also become a table, a frying pan, or a pot.

I prepare the weapon again and step forward.

"Hey, watch out!!"

Perhaps not expecting me to launch an attack, Iori panics and takes evasive action.

Then, she swings her fist in response to my attack.

I was the one countering until now, so I can easily predict her movements.

*Ugh!*

““Oh, wow!! Kunou countered Iori's counter with a counter of his own!! It was a clean hit!!””

The commentator explains the situation.

As Iori swings her fist, I quickly knock it away with the hilt of the sword and then deliver a punch to her abdomen.

A definite impact.

While it didn't deliver the power to determine victory or defeat, it was effective.

"Is her weakness blunt attacks?"

If that's the case, it's a bit troublesome.

My transforming weapon can't transform into blunt weapons.

It's simply a structural issue that couldn't be addressed.

...I should make an additional option for that soon.

"Oh, did you notice that?"

Unaware that I lack a decisive move, Iori laughs in a troubled manner and dashes away.

Not towards me, but towards the large sword she threw earlier.

Presumably, she intends to retrieve her weapon.

"Not happening!!"

I take out the ice pendulum and swing it with all my might in a horizontal arc.

At the same time, I infuse it with magic, extending its range. The pendulum, covered in ice, transforms into a mass of ice and attacks Iori.

"Take this!!"

"Are you a monster!!"

"That's terrible!! Don't call a girl a monster!!"

Iori shatters the ice mass with a single fist, breaking through. She promptly retrieves her large sword and brandishes it.

"Now it's my turn!!"

*Guh!!*

Iori closes in.

This is bad. I won't be able to guard in time. She'll hit me head-on!!

On instinct, I take the next action.

*Guh, Nuuuuuuu!!!*

"Eh, waa!!"

I infuse magical power into the magic sword I took out from the magic bag and throw it between Iori and me.

Perhaps remembering the flash magic sword from earlier, Iori instinctively closes her eyes, but unfortunately for her, it's not the same. It's not a flash magic sword.

In an instant, a tremendous impact and explosion engulf us.

I used an exploding magic sword.

““What, what's happening?! Something thrown by Kunou exploded, and the two are shrouded in black smoke!! What happened!?””

The commentator raises their voice.

"I win, don't I?"

"...I concede."

As the black smoke clears, there I am, completely pinning down Iori. 

I straddle her, pointing the sword at her throat.

Due to using the exploding magic sword at close range, I've taken more damage, but the result is clear.

It's obvious to anyone who looks that I am the winner. The referee announces the decision.

"That's it!! The winner, Kunou Von Draussen!!"

"We have a decision!! The winner of the first match of the first round is Kunou! Everyone, please give a big round of applause to these two who fought valiantly!"

I stop straddling Iori and stand up from the spot.

"Any injuries?"

"...Yeah."

"Oh, what a relief. Are you okay?"

"...Yeah."

"Huh?"

"Ku-yaaa-shiiiiii!!"

"Whoa!"

Iori shouts loudly.

Her voice is drowned out by the cheers from the audience, but it's still surprisingly loud.

"I'm the main character!! I'm the main character, but I lost!!"

"Uh, well..."

"And what's up with that sword that explodes and lights up? It's so cool!! I want one too!!"

Iori shows a reaction that's hard to decipher, whether she's angry or on the verge of tears.

"Ugh, the main character has to be stronger and cooler than anyone else, but I'm not... sniffle."

"Um, well..."

"..."

Let's say something to comfort her.

"You know, a main character who keeps getting back up even after losing is cooler than one who always wins without a challenge."

"..."

Wait, did that line just come off as sarcastic when said by the victorious me?

"Kyun♡"

"Huh?"

Iori looks straight at me. Then, for some reason, she hugs my arm.

"Hey, what are you—"

"Suki♡♡♡♡"

"Huh?"

Uh, my brain freezes for a moment.

What on earth is she saying?

"This is a dangerous one♡ Serious love is here♡ And when I look closely, he's pretty handsome too♡ Totally my type♡"

Both the audience, the referee, the play-by-play commentator, and everyone else are left in stunned silence.

Honestly, every time I encounter another reincarnated person, I can't help but think.

Speaking in Kansai dialect, a noble girl, a Demon King who spews vomit when nervous, and a main character who suddenly confesses to the one who defeated her.

Intense. Very intense. It's like personalities dipped in soy sauce with a dash of salt.

Am I the only sane reincarnated person here...?

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