Konjiki no Moji Tsukai (Reboot)

98: nostalgic visit

The duel between the "Demon Clan" and the "Beast Clan" is supposed to take place in the beast world.

Originally, it wasn't easy to come and go, but the "Demon Clan" clearly understood.

There's a way to get there right away.

That's because it has the ability to change color in the sun.

Leowood, king of beasts, knew about it, so he was not surprised at the method.

If the Beast decides where to fight and how to fight and loses on top of that, I can't say that anymore. If you're a pride beast, it's too much.

There was also a reason why Yveam, the demon king, let the beasts decide.

- [Beast Kingdom, Passion].

Located to the east, there is the widest wilderness in the beast kingdom called the Valar Wilderness. And there are strange places in the wilderness.

There's a crater out there that looks like something huge fell out of the sky.

There will definitely be more than 200 meters in radius.

That's where the duel is.

Furthermore, the method of duel decided by the "Beast Clan" is to select the same number of people from each other and duel in the crater.

It can be a one-horse duel, or a two-to-two or three-to-three duel.

In addition, one of the participants in the duel shall decide who will play the role of King. Fight while defending the king. Whether the King is defeated or not, the duel means defeat, even if the others have not yet been defeated.

But in the case of Tyman, there is only one, and he shall surely be king.

It is the duty of the spectator to watch from outside the crater. Of course, if you raise your hand, the victory or defeat of the duel will be the defeat of the hand.

Victory depends on whether the opposing King is incapacitated or admits defeat. Even if you lose your life, you lose.

This method of duel has originally been carried out in the "Wesen clan", and it is customary to hang things that cannot be transferred to each other.

The winner is given status and honor, and the loser loses everything.

This is what was once known as the Agassi duel between the "Beasts".

The location and method of the duel were also known by letter to Eveream the Demon King. I'm not complaining about the decision to let them decide, but I have a little problem.

If it's Japanese magic, you can go to the duel place in an instant, if it's where you've actually been.

I have been to Pacion in Japanese, but unfortunately I have never been to Valar Wilderness . So it would be convenient to go there once.

So Japanese-Color heard about the duel place from Yveam and decided to fly to [Pacion] alone.

"Well, it's as big as ever."

It is a kingdom with a city around it, centered on the symbol giant tree, "The Tree of the Beginning, Aragorn." And unlike a city built by humans, it's all made of trees. The house is also emptying through the trees to ensure living space.

There were clear streams flowing through the country, and small fish were freely found swimming. It is a place that is like a beast living with nature.

And there is a royal residence called the King's Tree, which is not a castle. There are huge trees overlapping, like big fortresses.

Many pedestrians and travellers visit the city and pray for The Tree of the Beginning, Aragorn.

The tree has been worshipped as sacred, because the 'First Beast King' Jingwood made it a symbol and built the city.

At the annual festival called the Beginning Festival, many people come together. Especially those who bring their children.

Because at that time, I was believed to be protected by climbing the tree of the beginning, Aragorn, and offering my prayers.

When you grow up as a sturdy and fine child, such as the "Tree of the Beginning, Aragorn," you perform a ritual like a so-called wish. Of course, it's only for the children of the Beast. Once upon a time, humans climbed up and were found and executed.

Looking up at the tree, the nostalgia rises, and the color of the sun unexpectedly loosens the cheeks.

There are several reasons why Japanese colour came here.

The first is to have them lead us to the duel site. However, you don't have to show me anything else, but if you use the letter "Explore," you'll find it.

The second is that I wanted to see the Beast King here again. I did see the phase once, but I didn't have much time to observe it during the meeting.

It is also true that I wanted to talk to the king who decided on the future of the race in this way of duel. Idiot. In a nutshell, he was something I didn't dislike about Japanese.

Perhaps it was because the first fellow was a beast. Stupid, but honestly, I just had a little bit of a crush on the king who binds them.

And thirdly, because I wanted to fulfill my promise to my people. Well, to be honest, I've forgotten so far, so I decided this was the right opportunity.

Of course, my friends are the Anolds. More than six months after that, I was looking forward to seeing how they were growing.

Half a year has passed, so I'm probably prepared to be whispered, but I came to say hello.

In the meantime, I will change to a beast with the letter "transformation".

Straighten straight to Laraseek's residence.

I thought the house was as worn out as before, but this one is different from the previous one... but the door was usually installed.

I will determine whether the missed anold or Muir has fixed it. Open the door and get inside. But there's nobody in the room.

But this has been the case before.

This house has a basement.

Perhaps they are there, and when they try to get to a place in the basement, the sun color moves their eyebrows twinkly and stops moving.

"Huh? Who is it?

I heard a voice from behind. Turning around, there was a young girl in white with long ears. I have something like a bottle in my hand. There is no doubt that she is Laraseek.

"...... Yikes"

"... you're not...?

At first, she had eyes like looking at a suspicious person, but she immediately stared at the color of the sun.

Long time no see, little rabbit.

Larasik was convinced by the name.

"Hey, was it a kid!?

Who do you think you're seeing?

"No, I mean you... eh? Really?"

I'm still confused by the feeling that I can't believe it. Suddenly the color of the sun appeared in front of my eyes, and I couldn't help but be surprised.

"Who are they?

Ask them to ignore Laraseek's feelings in such a panic.

"Huh? Oh, no, really, you came to see them?

Oh, and by the way...

It was Laraseek who had been dazzling his eyes for a while, but when he exhaled a big sigh, he smiled calmly.

"Well, to them. But unfortunately, I'm not here right now."

"No?

"Ah, Master Leo... no, the King told me to go hunt a monster."

"What did the King say?

I wondered why the Anolds were going to kill monsters at the behest of the King. I can tell by the Alliance's request, but it is rare for them to come directly from the top of the country.

"That's right. In a trial."

"Trial?

So Larasik explained why he was undergoing such a test.

"Well, do you think the Others will be in the duel? You're taking orders from the kings to beat it, right?

"That's right."

This was completely unexpected. I didn't expect them to take part in the war. Because even in the last war, the Anolds were unwilling to participate.

Whatever it was for the Wesen, they were not the ones who went to war. Especially since Anold was interested in Muir, he could not be considered interested in war.

But when Larasik told me about their participation in the war, I was stunned to hear that their essence was to meet them.

"Well, this duel isn't just about killing each other. It's gonna be a good experience for them, and they were saying that, right? Show me you've grown stronger."

She glanced at her and sighed lightly.

"By the way, what happened to the antenna woman after that? Are you still out looking for your father?

"Oh, live... do you understand? Anold's sister."

"I know."

A woman dressed like a famous actress.

"Live would have known about Winka's father. I left as soon as I told you that. Along with that little monster."

It seems that Honeymar left the country with him.

"I see. Well, it's their lives. You can do whatever you want, and I don't know how to say it."

Oh, really?

And I said, "Well, maybe you should have said no."

"... what's in your heart?

"Am I the enemy now? At least if you're going to fight with your country, you shouldn't be seeing him now, right?

It is possible that my readiness to do so will be slow. Besides, I wanted to see the strength of fighting seriously.

"Hmm, maybe so. But can't you think of something like this?

Hmm?

At that moment, Laraseek approached behind the sun in an instant, turning his thin arm around his neck and pointing a scalpe-like blade at his neck with his other hand. It was precisely the movement of Shinto.

It is as if it were the first time we met.

"Perhaps I should take you into custody here and contribute to the Beast's victory...?

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"Besides, they're gonna want to see the kid, right?

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"Oh, no? I thought it might have gotten a little stronger since then, but I still can't handle the speed of walruses, right? Nahaha!"

She smiles happily.

Yeah, it's getting a little stronger since then.

Laraseek's eyes opened wide.

Because the sun's voice came from behind me.

When I looked behind me, I saw the color of the day that was falling on the wall as I put my arms together.

"Well, what do you mean?

Look alternately at the color of the day that is still not moving and the color of the day behind it.

- Boom!

"Fugu!?

All of a sudden, when the color of the day that was being held suddenly became smoke and disappeared, Laraseek fell to the floor.

"Hey, it hurts... well, what do you mean?

It's just a double.

"Bu, double..."

When the sun came into the house, when I noticed someone behind me, I immediately used the letter "Doppelganger" and the body was hidden in "Transparent".

By the way, they were all Installation Characters, so they could be activated instantly. Larasik came into the house unknowingly and talked to his counterpart.

Now you can pay off your previous debt.

She had her back twitched in an instant, as she did now.

So the next time I saw her, I was going to pay her back, but I couldn't help but laugh at her.

"... haha, this is going to be a tougher duel for the Beast than I thought."

Looking at the strength of the Japanese color at first glance, it seems surprised at its high growth rate.

"Phew, well. No, I'm terribly sorry they took one, but did you just come to see them anyway?

When I told Laraseek the purpose of coming here, I had a good look on my face and decided to go to the King's Tree where the King lived together while telling him what to do.

She just said she had business with the King.

"Besides, there's no way I'm gonna miss something so interesting, right?

And he was smiling with a gutless feeling of a goat horse.

I didn't say anything because I thought it would go smoothly with her even in the sun.

Larasik told me to put a hood on because some soldiers would know the color of the sun when I was a Wesen. Indeed, it may be better not to have a futile dispute.

However, when I entered King's Tree, it was only natural that I looked at the person who could not even see the face of the person wearing the red robe.

Still, there is Larasik beside me, so I decided that she was with me and nobody said anything. Before entering the Throne Room, tell the soldiers that Laraseek wants to see you.

The soldiers nodded nervously at the opponent and entered the Throne Room.

And after a while, come back and get permission to enter.

Led by Laraseek, the sun follows.

(Well, this is the "Throne Room"... and this is it)

With that in mind, he turned his gaze to the throne. There sat Leowood King, king of beasts, gazing at us with a gruesome gaze.

In addition, the color of the day moves only the eyes and checks the surroundings. Near the throne was a bird man I saw one day. Apparently he is watching us with a sharp glance.

"What happened suddenly, Lara?

Leowood listens towards Laraseek, but his gaze is towards the sun.

"No, I wanted to introduce you to the status reports of the idiot disciples and... interesting people."

"Huh?"

Everyone's gaze focuses on the sun.

Then the Birdman tries to protect Leowood, but Leowood raises one hand to stop it.

"... is that him?

"Yes, I'm sure you'll be surprised."

A glance at Laraseek with a pleasant smile brings her eyes back to the sun.

"... take off your hood and show me your face."

And take the hood as you were told.

At the next moment, the air solidifies by turning. Especially since the birds and humans had seen the sun color of the beast before, they quickly stood up in front of Leoward.

"What are you going to do, La Lassique?

Obviously, I ask her with a lethal mind on my body. The reaction is natural. It is Laraseek who has guided me to the color of the sun, which is supposed to be my enemy.

But she shook her shoulders and moved her mouth without smiling.

"Rest assured, Barid. I just brought him here because he said he wanted to see Leo. I told you before. You know this kid."

"But!

Bird-human - Barid's words are all the more true. No matter how much you know, a few days later you'll have to fight over the country. And one of the most vigilant opponents I can think of.

No one will think that the sun may have come to take the king's life at this moment.

"You don't have to be wary. This kid just came here to tell the truth."

"Well, where is the rationale?!

"I mean, there's no way he's going to be in such trouble."

"... what? Eh, trouble?

Barid is taken away from him as if he had been stunned by Islam. Then I put my hand on his shoulder.

"Here, King?

Get out of my way, Barid.

"Yes, but!

Get out of my way.

When he moved his eyes tightly and intimidated him, Barid decided to resist moving sideways.

And Leowood looks at the color of the sun as it is.

"Long time no see... what?

That's what I heard.

So the color of the sun also answers honestly.

Oh, it's been a long time, I'm sure.

"At that time, the 'Demon Clan' was opposed in [Holy Land Ordine]. It was you, wasn't it?"

"That's right. You attacked me all of a sudden, and the King and the Rogue were quick, right?

"You!

When Barid tries to fly his wings as before, he is also stopped by Leoward's glances.

"Uhh... okay."

Having confirmed that his wings had been restored, Leoward looks back at the color of the sun.

"Even if you could say such a thing to a king of a country, is it a big man or a fool... who are you?"

I'm sure it's a big deal.

Leowood creates a smile in the color of the day that answers without a moment's hesitation.

"Ha ha ha ha! I see! I bet he was a kid back then! Hahahaha!"

Seeing the king laughing joyfully, the soldiers are also jiotong. And the cold air that had been chilled earlier loosened up like a lie.

"Well, you certainly seem to be Hiro Okamura, but you must be the enemy's best shot. Tell me why you're here."

"There are several reasons, but there are two that concern you. One is to know the exact location of the duel place."

"Hmm? You don't know where the duel is? The Devil has replied that it's a good idea.

I frowned and asked.

"No, there's no problem with the duel place itself. I'm just asking because I need to know exactly where it is."

"Well, why is that?

"Because I'm going to carry the Magus people there."

It should have been written in the letter I received from the Demon King. This one will be transferred to the duel spot on the same day. Of course, you wouldn't normally expect someone to be able to do that.

However, during the meeting, the color of the sun did instantly transfer the demon kings to a distant realm. That's why I think you decided it was possible.

"But then why do we need to know exactly where it is?... oh, I see. Can't you go somewhere you don't know your magic?

"... well, I guess you're not retarded. I thought it was a brain muscle."

And Laraseek burst out in the language of the sun, and Barid set his forehead in blues, and the soldiers roared.

But the key thing is, Leoward,

"Ha ha ha ha! That's so weird! Hey, Lara!

"Nahaha! Absolutely!

I was laughing joyfully. Saying something insulting to the king, the soldiers hesitated to get caught up in fights here, but apparently they were worried and relieved.

"Brain muscle! That's what Lara told you! Gahaha!"

"Isn't that right!

Leowood didn't feel any anger, so Barid was stunned.

"All right, all right! So you want to know where to transfer?

Well, if you give me a reason, I will.

"Hmm? Dare you?

"Oh, I could have searched for it myself without you telling me anything."

"Well, then, what other reason?

"What, I just wanted to talk to someone like you. With such a ridiculous duel, a pleasant king."

"Ha ha ha ha! That would be a ridiculous duel from your perspective!

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"But, Hyiro, this duel is the most convincing way of warfare for our Beast tribe, which values power and bonds above all else."

"... you're just a combat fool, right?

"That's what I said. But it's easy to understand. Isn't that right?"

"... I don't hate it. That's easy to understand."

"Ha ha ha! I see! I thought you said you wanted to talk to me like this. Did you get anything?

"Well, I figured out why you're adored by the Beasts."

Someone with a different attitude than ordinary people just by being there. To put it bluntly, it's an incredible combat capability. And I have something to attract people to.

I also felt like I could understand that the Beasts were counting on this person. I was thinking about the possibility of fighting unilaterally without listening here, but I wasn't such a fool without thinking about it.

On the contrary, it seems that not only the power, but also the head turns around quite a bit. Unlike Demon King Yveam, this is not comparable in charisma and makes me laugh bitterly.

Leowood laughed boldly again, wondering if he was happy with the Japanese words.

--Tattoo, tattoo, tattoo!

Then I heard some footsteps coming towards me. And there was a girl from behind, disturbed by her breath, desperately holding her chest and looking at the direction of the throne.

"Is it true that Hiiro-sama is here...?"

Her eyes gradually widened as she spoke. He's nailed to one of the people in his eyes.

"... hi... hyiro...?

The sun color is called by its name, and its face is turned slightly behind it.

I looked at the girl and thought for a moment, but I looked at the big blue ribbon on my head and said, "Oh? As I remembered, I opened my eyes a little.

"You... blue ribbon?