Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 110: I Can’t Lose
“Got it. Then I’ll let Alex know,”
On that night… when Alex returned from hunting and heard Ishud’s request, he immediately agreed without hesitation.
And after dinner, during the free time until bedtime… while Michela and Dustin, as usual, headed to the training grounds to reflect on the day’s failures and train, Gulf was to receive instruction from Alex, the future head of the Regula family.
“Once again, I’m Alex, Ishud’s older brother!!! Nice to meet you, Gulf!!!!”
“I-I’m Gulf!!!! Nice to meet you too!!!!”
“Yeah!!! That’s a good response!!!! I’ve heard that you’re a friend with great spirit, Gulf. Rest assured, those with unwavering spirit will definitely become strong!!!!!”
Anyway, the tension was high.
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Although there had been occasions to eat meals together, Gulf understood that Alex was always high-spirited. But facing him one-on-one, Gulf felt that Alex was very high-spirited and passionate, unlike Ishud.
Naturally, he didn’t seem like a bad person.
However, just a few minutes into the one-on-one training session, Gulf truly realized why Ishud hesitated to recommend training with Alex… from the bottom of his heart.
“…Hey, Gulf. Are you really okay?”
“Y-Yeah… I’m okay.”
The next morning, seeing his friend’s face, Phillip became genuinely worried.
“Gulf, I feel the same way as Phillip. Are you really okay?”
“I-I’m really okay, Dustin senpai.”
Despite repeatedly reassuring them, his expression still seemed somewhat lifeless.
Ishud, sensing this, also expressed his concern.
“Gulf, if you think it’s too much, you can stop. I know it’s awkward coming from the one who recommended it.”
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“…I really am okay. I understand why Ishud hesitated to recommend it, but still… I don’t want to waste this opportunity.”
“I see… understood.”
That day, not only tag battles but also three-on-three matches were scheduled, finalizing preparations for the next day. After dinner, as usual, Michela and the others visited the training grounds.
“…It’s awkward coming from me, but you guys really work hard.”
“It’s only natural. What do you take us for?”
“…The ones who lost to me, except Ibuki, right?”
As always, jabbing with his remarks, big boobs took a counter right straight and groaned.
“You really should watch that mouth of yours.”
“I’m not really in trouble at the moment. If I end up in a tough spot, I’ll think about it a bit… So, why do you guys work so hard?”
“Gulf is probably undergoing training beyond what we’re doing on our own. Isn’t it only natural for me to think I need to work harder?”
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Michela ranked in the top four of the Grand Battle Festival, higher than Gulf who ranked in the top eight, but she understood that the difference in rankings… didn’t really matter.
Furthermore, the others… to some extent, they all felt that if a commoner like Gulf was working harder than them, they needed to step up too.
From one perspective, it might seem like discrimination against commoners… but Ishud, who noticed this to some extent, didn’t bother to comment on that point.
He didn’t know until he left home, but it was understandable that in this world’s common sense, one would unconsciously think that way… come to think of it.
“Isn’t it fine? If Gulf is putting in more effort and it makes you admit you need to work harder too, then there’s nothing wrong with it.”
“…Hmm.”
“What’s with that face?”
“I feel a chill when you suddenly praise me.”
“You’re noisy. You rude, big-boobed jerk.”
“S-Stop adding ‘jerk’ to it!!!!”
Since entering the high school division and interacting with commoner Gulf, and since meeting the messed-up Ishud whose way of thinking and very existence are twisted… I learned that the word “jerk” holds a different meaning than just a simple insult.
Michela had already gotten used to being called “big-headed,” but she really wished he’d stop adding “jerk” to it.
But… this guy, fundamentally, was a guy who had no concept of delicacy.
“If you want me to stop, why don’t you try seriously slashing me right here and now?”
“!! I-I said it… I’ll take you up on that offer.”
“Feel free.”
While the post-dinner training mainly focused on reflecting on the day’s lessons, an impromptu serious battle broke out.
“How long do you think she can last?”
“Hmm… It depends on Ishud’s mood, but if she lasts five minutes, that’d be great.”
“…I’m pretty much the same as Dustin.”
“You two are so kind~~. I think she’d be lucky if she lasted three minutes. What about you, Ibuki?”
Ishud, as usual, seemed to be underestimating the situation, attempting to handle Michela in a serious fight bare-handed.
“…Since there seems to be a desire to enjoy or tease, the fight will last for about five minutes.”
“Ah~~~, I see. That seems plausible.”
Among the spectators, there was no conversation about the outcome of the match between the two, only discussions about how long Michela could last.
As a result, Michela was knocked out in about five minutes, as Dustin, Christille, and Ibuki predicted.
It felt more like being toyed with than a match, with many instances of her being thrown off balance, each time causing her bust to sway vigorously… It served as a stimulus awakening something within her.
“Huff, huff… Y-You’re really good at taunting people, aren’t you?”
“In interpersonal combat, it’s about how far you can push the opponent’s buttons. I’m more of the type to crush those little tricks with brute force. Hahaha!!!”
Even though she wasn’t typically the type to excel in such tactics, she lost to the man in front of her who fought in a taunting manner.
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This fact would only add insult to injury, yet Michela’s eyes still burned with the flames of frustration. Seeing this, Ishud’s lips curled up in amusement.