Black Summoner

Episode 120: The Game Begins

- City/Game Venue in Pars

Next to that temporary hall where the promotion ceremony took place. A simple colloquium, a match venue, had been built there. A circular stage is set in the centre, and its perimeter is an audience seat, as is the sightseeing seat in the makeshift hall. The decoration of the battlefield stage is impressive.

Now, just before the start time of the game, people, people everywhere I looked - the seats were full, because of it, the sellers walked around, and the venue was engulfed with enthusiasm.

"Here we go. A mock match between S-class adventurers! I, Ronowell, the Gown General Arena Announcer, will send you the facts!

The voice of Ronowell, the cat-eared beast, rings out of a square box hanging from the neck of a giant bird flying above. This is a magic item that is also used in the gown arena and acts as a so-called loudspeaker. If you live in a gown or have had experience watching mock games in the past, you'll be surprised to hear it for the first time. Moreover, this is the first time this has been used in Pars. The majority of those guests were wolfy wondering if their ears had gone crazy.

"Heh, you have those items too. Sylvia, have you seen it?

"When I went to the gown arena. I'm not used to that because it rings in my ear..."

By that time, Kelvin had just had a little bit of time, and was on stage making a joke with Sylvia. I don't know why...

"Ngu, Kepp...... na, I managed to finish my drink. Next, I'll call Mr. Kelvin..."

"Yeah, yeah. You can take your time."

Because Colette, the witch of Delamis, was struggling to do magic to the Kelvins. The first thing I did was magic against Sylvia, but that one shot totally teased my MP, and it collapsed off my knees. You predicted this. The goddesses who were waiting on both sides took it in good time and gave the MP recovery pills to Colette. This is another good amount, hard on Colette, who is a girl to drink up. But the MP won't recover if you don't drink it. I just have to drink in the position where I've taken on this role.

Recovery pills are a must for adventures where it is possible to recover as much HP and MP as possible, but are not suitable for use in combat. Because the amount of recovery and flavor varies according to the type and grade, but the amount remains the same, and you have to drink it up in order to achieve its effect. Long enough to say that taking healing pills in battle is like a rushing adventurer. In the unlikely event that it is used, it is a stone to drink while ensuring the safety of your party companions.

(I wanted to talk to you a little before the game, but this looks like you should do later. I'm desperate for something...)

Applying auxiliary magic to Kelvin to avoid instant death, Colette collapses again. Goddesses caught on the brink. And healing pills to be given.

"Sa, witch. After that, if we tie the line, we're done!

"Yeah... I'll do my best..."

Colette puts her mouth on a bottle of healing pills with a blue face. As Kelvin also sent support in his heart, the venue, which he did not know about, had managed to hold between them by Ronowell's light talk skills.

"It was Mr. Caesar, a familiar craftsman, and his apprentice who created the stage. This time it seems to have encouraged us to create a stage that will not be destroyed. You're in the mood for decorating!

A group of people in the guest seat snort.

"Well, this time we are inviting Mr. Gordiana, an S-class adventurer, as our guest, as our commentator! Regards, Mr. Goldiana"

"You can easily call me Pretty. Nice to meet you."

"Quickly, Mr. Goldiana. Me, I give up reality!

Ronowell abruptly surrendered from the reality.

"Well, it's always the same thing."

"Yeah. I've been living a lot of famous matches, but when it comes to S-level adventurer-level fights, you can't chase them with your eyes first. I have no idea what you're doing! But rest assured, gentlemen. I'll ask Mr. Gordiana to explain that to me every time!

"I always thought, don't I need you for that?

"Because our arena rents out audio diffusion items. I was wondering if this would be useful. I'll work as good as the MC progresses."

A blue-white junction unfolds in the arena so as to block the conversation between Ronoway and Goldiana. When the junction enveloped the stage, the junction lost its shade and became invisible.

"Ha, ha... Now you're ready,... I hope you're kuffled to a good game..."

Colette leaves while holding her mouth down with both hands.

(Witches are in trouble, too. I hope I don't throw up)

Kelvin sincerely thought so. By the way, the healing pills activate when you take them out, so there is no problem if you vomit afterwards.

"Apparently, you're ready. Now let's finally review the rules of the match!

I'm begging you.

"The game takes place on a circular stage. The winning condition is whether to destroy the witch-sanctioned death avoidance auxiliary magic by damaging the opponent, or to push the opponent off stage and off the scene! Note that the junction you put on stage completely blocks magic, but you can get people in and out without problems! Customers feel safe watching the game. Probably the same as me and only understandable as" yabe "though!

"You're so poisonous."

"Bosoboso (Just talk about it here, okay. Because nobles with windy faces don't actually know either. I'm letting the samurai who definitely brought me explain the contents)"

"Boss boss."

"Sa, next is about the equipment used! Use is permitted regardless of rank if the equipment you have prepared beforehand! You can't have the item because it's forbidden!

"I've already confirmed that, hey."

Before going onstage, Kelvin and Sylvia have been checked to see if it matches what they are applying for. I don't need to be told because they both pass the review along with the nonpossession of the item. Kroto's body, which I usually sneak into gear, is also away today.

"That's all the rules are! Understood? I did, didn't I!? Now, please get to the starting position! Come on!"

Somehow they rush me.

"Sylvia. Let's have a grand, good game"

"I know. It's all we can do, right? All the best."

Kelvin and Sylvia exchange pre-game handshakes.

"Oops. Both athletes, shaking hands refreshingly. This is going to be a fair game, isn't it? Mr. Gordiana."

"I've never seen those kids fight before, either. I don't know that yet. Wow."

Both get to the starting position.

"To the east is Kelvin, this promotion! Here comes a wand on a black robe! What kind of games does he show us to fulfill?

"Stay in Kerr! Good luck!

"Absolutely win!

"Good luck..."

Cheers reach Kelvin from a special seat reserved for the front seat.

"... and who of your fellow women is destiny!?

A mixed discord of cheers and accusations echoes from the guest table.

(Why do you do that now!?

The gaze from the men coming from outside Pars looks really painful.

"Forming west is the last promoter, Sylvia! White and silver light armor symmetrically with Kelvin players, and the weapon...... looks like a fine sword! Sylvia didn't show up at your promotion ceremony. Both have unknown strengths, this is going to be a game to look forward to!

It's time to start.

"Whoa, excuse me. Let's get this game started! Are you ready!?

The cheer stops ringing and Sylvia stands up to stick her fine sword forward as Kelvin swings her wand on her shoulder.

"Then the game - here we go!

―――

Half the stage turns muddy with the signal of initiation, and intense wind pressure hits Sylvia. Concurrent activation of the toxic mud (contaminated bind) and heavy wind pressure (air pressure) of the restraint by Kelvin. Sylvia's foot sinks into the swamp where she conceived the bottomless poison, and even heavier pressures that could crush her load.

"Shh!"

Sylvia moves forward unintentionally, such as through pressure. Running through the swamp, a flash by a fine sword. But that's where I waited for Kelvin's Great Wind Demon Sickle (Boreas Death Size). Each other's prey intersects and dives through.

"...... nice. Really good."

Kelvin hands on her blood-soaked cheek. It glowed slightly and when I put my hands back, the wound was already gone.

(Soil, wind, light. Do you also use three attributes? Nevertheless -)

"... sounds like fun"

"Oh, it's the most fun. It was worth the effort."

Kelvin affixes his praise for Sylvia to his face.

"Yeah. I'll do my best to kill (...), too, as promised."

"Yeah, yeah, Mr. Goldiana. I didn't know after a moment, what's that...?

"Kelvin tried to beat Sylvia into the poison swamp by putting heavy pressure on her, but Sylvia dodged the swamp by freezing only at her feet. Keep going straight, Kelvin. I tried to stab you with my sword for your right eye. Hey. That momentum was going to pierce my head. Wow."

"Eyes!? Are you blinded with such a beautiful face!?

"I think I missed my cheeks, but hey. By contrast, Kelvin is a sickle, and I wonder if that has a trick on his cane? Wow, I went to get Sylvia's neck with that big sickle."

"No!? I feel like a good young man at the promotion ceremony... and I'm laughing at something!

"There's some magic about you, Colette, and it's okay. Besides, I think I succumbed."

It blocks Gordiana's commentary and Ronoweh screams.

"This game is more Dirty than I thought!