Rival?

It's probably the guy from the adventurers guild, right? Shaun.

"Is it Shaun?" [Henry]

"No, not Shaun, he's a friend of a friend." [Catherine]

"Oh." [Henry]

"So.... who is it then?" [Henry]

"Her name is Farah." [Catherine]

"Who?" [Henry]

"You don't know her!?" [Catherine]

"I can't really say i know her." [Henry]

"Were you living under a rock?" [Catherine]

"No." [Henry]

"Basically, she's one of the top 3 of S rankers." [Catherine]

"Wait, how many S rankers are there?" [Henry]

"Currently, 20, including you." [Catherine]

"Oh, wait, didn't you say you just became an S ranker a month ago?" [Henry]

"Yeah, why?" [Catherine]

"When did you become her rival?" [Henry]

"A month ago." [Catherine]

"Have you ever met her?" [Henry]

"Yes." [Catherine]

"Does she personally know you?" [Henry]

"...... No, Bu-" [Catherine]

"Rule number one of having a rival: know your rival personally." [Henry]

"If you don't, you are to be called the self-proclaimed rival of Farah. " [Henry]

".........." [Catherine]

"Anyway, let's just go." [Henry]

"Fine......" [Catherine]

We rented a wagon, and went to the castle the normal way.

Meanwhile, in a unknown area in Likno, where a castle resides. a man that looks like a typical demon king with horns, is sitting on the throne.

"Another one of my dragons has been killed." [13th Demon king]

"What's happening to this country.... they're becoming strong." [13th Demon king]

"It seems you have underestimated your enemy's power." [??? Demon queen]  (via telepathy)

"Vane....." [13th Demon king]

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"Would you like my help? it'll only cost half of your mana." [??? Demon queen]

"I don't need your help, you bi*ch." [13th Demon king]

"Oh my, look who's getting confident. did you forget about our fight?" [??? Demon queen]

"No, of course not. you cheated!" [13th Demon king]

"But you still lost. there is no rules in a fight deary." [??? Demon queen]

"........" [13th Demon king]

"Contact me again of you need me sweety. tata!" [??? Demon queen]

"Damn it! *Punches the wall*" [13th Demon king]

"I think it's time for me to get serious...." [13th Demon king]

Meanwhile back at Henry......

Finally! we're here!

As you would expect, a big a*s castle, with a lot of guards, and a lot of noble guests. after paying the driver, we walked to the gate, which is way bigger than the gate at the entrance. and we were stopped by the guards.

"Halt! State your Business!" [Royal Guard]

"Hello, my name is Henry Black, i have been invited to the banquet. here is the invitation, and i was told i could bring a companion with me." [Henry]

"Yes, that is true." [Royal Guard]

After the guard examined the invitation, he deemed it valid. bu then, they checked me for any weapons, poisons, or any other malicious items. after they checked me, they took their sweet time to check Catherine. Catherine was angry of course. after all that, we would finally be able to enter.

When we entered, there was this garden, with fountains, trimmed bushes, and of course, a bush maze. after skipping all that, we were at the entrance of the banquet. when i was about to open it, a person inside already did. it was the butler. so i just stood there, without this awkward pose.

Anyway, inside is what you would expect from a banquet, a ball room, classical music, lots of guests, and of course, i f*ck ton of food. who doesn't like food? no one. and even they don't like it, they have to eat it. they'll die if they don't.

"This place is amazing!" [Catherine]

"Of course it is, what would you expect?" [Henry]

"This!" [Catherine]

"Well, your expectations are right!" [Henry]

After a little chat with Catherine, she went to find her "Rival". and i went to the food counter. there was chicken, beef, wine, some vegetables here and there, and of course, cake. i can't wait.

"Excuse me everyone." [King]

It was the king of course.

"Thank you all for coming to my banquet, this is a special day, because my son has finally turned 18."

And then an applause.

"And also i would like to mention, that i have invited four guests. although i have not fully recognize them to the extent of becoming an SS ranker, but a mention should be enough."

"First is Henry Blue." [King]

"He defeated the Frost dragon of the north." [King]

an applause follows.

He looked confident, he was those typical cocky guys that you see every where. he has blue hair.

"Next is Henry Red." [King]

"He defeated the Fire dragon of the south." [King]

He was another confident, cocky bast*rd. i thought there could only be one? well there's a first time for everything. and he has red hair.

"Next is Henry White." [King]

"He defeated the the ancient dragon of the west." [King]

He was calm. like those bada*s guys you see in anime and movies. and of course he had white hair.

"And lastly is Henry Black." [King]

"He defeated the ancient dragon of the east." [King]

And he was another overly confid- i'm joking. wait, am i? do i sound confident? just tell me.

but seriously author, Henry Blue, Henry Red, Henry White, and then Henry Black. you couldn't think of any other names? just do something different next time, okay?

We were presented to the guests, and we met each other for the first time.

"Hello henrys." [Henry]

"Yo! whats'up!" [Red]

"How you doing Henry!?" [Blue]

"gentlemen." [White]

"Now, i have an announcement to make." [King]

"This is a challenge for these adventurers." [King]

"You must take this key, from Ms. Farah." [King]

Then a really bulky woman came out. and when i mean bulky, i mean jojo muscles. and she was wearing a dress. poor thing.

"That's Farah?" [Henry]

"Hey! Honorific!" [King]

"I- i mean that's Ms. Farah?" [Henry]

"Yes." [King]

"Oh." [Henry]

"Now adventurers, follow Ms. Farah to the room where you will attempt this challenge."

"Now this is more like it!" [Red]

"How powerful is she?" [Blue]

"........." [White]

"I am sorry, but you cannot watch the challenge, it is much to dangerous."

We followed Ms. Farah underground, then we were in this room, where everything was white.

"Whoah!" [Red]

"I can't wait!" [Blue]

"........." [White]

"Okay henrys, try and take the key from me." [Farah]

Damn she has a husky voice. are you sure that's not a man?

"All right!" [Red]

Red came charging to her, he was fast, and threw a punch at Ms. Farah. She stood still. She was hit. but did no damage.

"Hey, this isn't a fight. try and take the key from me." [Farah]

"*Grins*" [Red]

While Red is exhausting all of his stamina, Blue and White observed the movments of Ms. Farah.

"Aaaarggghh!" [Red]