For the past three days, we enjoyed the festival and I was able to learn that the enemy, the first prince name is Begol. The name of the King is Folga.
It’s kind of trivial knowing about the royalties of beast kin for me.
We also have learned that Higanbana's magic is elemental base magic. She basically can use every element but have not compounded or learned any compounded magic yet and to think that she is just a bit stronger than me in terms of physical strength.
Izuna also said that she is willing to take care of us here forever because we are now Higanbana’s friend and my brother is an important benefactor.
I somehow can guess now how Higanbana feels even with her deadpan face. I don’t know how to explain, I think we just had a certain connection with each other.
Alstroe is guzzling foods in every stall. She can be a light eater like me but when she is in the mood, she can be a real glutton. Just seeing her ravage the foods makes me dizzy.
Alstroe surprised Izuna with her strength when she casually picks up a huge boulder in their garden.
Why do you even have a boulder there?!
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The day of the duel has come. Higanbana is in tip top shape.
But right now, I didn’t know I triggered many flags and now, this is happening.
“Ueeeh! *Hic* Asagao~ it hurts…*hic*”
“Alstroe….”
She is bedridden.
She can’t move.
It was her day.
She usually never forgot it according to her since it is really painful. When in this day, she gets bedridden too and she will be taken care by Cecille-san. But today, Izuna-san is looking out for her.
Good thing her clothes is a cheat so it doesn’t stain. She may be an idiot and so strong, but she is still a girl. I am a bit relief that I won’t be experiencing that for a little longer.
Higanbana, even with that deadpan face, is sweating bullet and with a pale face, spoke.
“It can’t be helped since Alstroe is like this…ehehehe...I think I will suffer my whole life with a man who traded values for bad breath.”
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I can’t bear to look at Higanbana like this. I am currently in my own mental turmoil but right now, she is in need too and we already gave our words.
And so I spoke.
“Higan! I will join you in the battle!”
“Miss A-Asagao, will?”
“Un! I have an idea!”
So starts our strategy making.
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We headed to the arena.
There are a lot of people watching this match.
Every beast kin species you could think of are here. I feel like withdrawing, but I can’t.
After the introductions and formalities, we then entered the field. The crowd cheering is ear shattering. Higanbana is holding a stick with paper attached to it and it is said to channel magic more efficiently.
Our opponent then shows up.
Standing 200 centimeters, with a broad body and strong looking arms, with matching sharp razor claws. His face is humanoid but you can see that it also has a resemblance to a lion, Begol.
After the cheering subsides, Begol started to speak.
“So this is the human you asked for help, Higanbana, are you already giving up?”
“No, I will wipe the floor with your face.”
“Hehe. Trying to act tough? I like it!”
Uwaaah...
Such cliché line of a villain!
But we are ready now! Even at short notice, we made a plan that I think will work out! Begol then looks at me.
“That small girl there, what’s her name?”
“Asagao…”
“Hahaha! Why not make things more exciting if you really are confident that you will win! If you girls lost, I will marry Higanbana and that small girl will be my concubine!”
“…”
“…”
This guy… is a pure scum. I somehow didn’t feel any fear.
Because I am angry? I don’t know. I just hate his guts I think.
“Well now, let’s start this.”
A referee-like enters the field and after a while, mark the start of the battle.
“OH! I’m going all out! I can’t wait to get my prizes!!”
The scum spoke in a haughty manner. The scum casts body enhancement on his self. Higanbana and I readied ourselves. She readied the spell that she needed and charged in.
“[Fire raze!] [Fire Arrow!] [Fire Drill!]"
Creating a protection of fire in her front so the scum won’t charge in, she then threw a volley of fire arrow and a drill like fire towards him.
“Useless! HA!”
He easily fended the attacks and charges straight ahead to slash at Higanbana.
Before the contact was made… BAKIN! The sound was heard.
“Huh?!”
“Go Higan!”
“[Earth pillar!]”
That’s right, I cast a barrier from afar blocking his attack and giving Higanbana a chance to counter.
He may be tough but we can whittle him down with this. Higanbana is serving as the vanguard and lure so his attention won’t shift to me and I serve as the support from the back.
I can also cast heal on her if needed.
“Tsk, so you are putting up a fight huh! Then!”
He soared in the sky.
His aim is me.
He already noticed the barrier and thought it was troublesome, he is a warrior after all. What a fool though. I cast barrier on myself and then…
“[Spin!]"
Up he goes!
Making a magnificent sight in the air! Higanbana then rushes to his expected crashing sight and cast barrage of magic before he falls down!
It was funny you know!
Higanbana’s magic is strong! While he was being barraged in middle of the air he goes like:
“ABRULUGUUHGRHGH!”
“[Fire Arrow!]"
"[Icicle!]"
"[Wind Cutter!]"
"[Thunder Raze!]"
"[Earth Pillar!]"
HAHAHAHA!!!
Higanbana returned to my side. She then again channeled magic and made some aria. It seems she wanted to end this already.
We can actually do this!
It seems that this fool here can’t accept the fact that he got toyed!
He got up angrily while his eyes are seething with anger!
"Miss Asagao! The real fight starts now.”
“Un. Higan! Please remember everything we talked about!”
The scum walked up shakily towards us. He is letting out a ferocious growl. He then spoke.
“I won’t let you girls have your way anymore. I will be serious now!”
Is that so!?
Bring it!