Legend

A large audience had already gathered at the place where the duel was to take place.

The most common would still be the inhabitants of Gilm...... the general public.

Many adventurers want to see the strength of Ray with their eyes.

Ray was famous for being untouchable in the Guild, but there are never many who have seen its strength properly

It would still be the spring war that most people could see the strength of Ray with their eyes.

But there are many who could not and did not participate in the war, and the number of adventurers who have come to Gilm since the end of the war is never small.

Of course I heard from fellow adventurers and understood that Ray's strength was not just his mouth or that exaggerated rumors were only extremely widespread.

Still, for those who still want to confirm its strength with their own eyes, I can say that this festival of duels was a thousand one-of-a-kind opportunities.

I'm absolutely sorry I fight Ray, but if you're going to see someone else fighting...

Also, if you try to be a merchant or ordinary person other than an adventurer, this fight is only a good spectacle.

If we try to be the ones who have been annoyed by the keepsake so far - such as taking products due to the stores - it would be natural for us to be able to help voice our support for Ray.

Apart from those in general, the nobles also paid attention to this duel.

... I wonder why it is so much stronger to think of it as a royalist nobleman.

Unlike the keepsake that came to the Guild just before winter, most nobles have lived in the Guild for several years… more than a decade if they become long.

However, the collection of information was naturally carried out properly.

How much power does a cooperative Ray have over Dusker, who is a neutral, can be said to be the information to gather as a top priority.

That is why there were many who saw the journey to the ruin of the Earl of Eriel family as certain.

"Hey, look at that. Lots of knights."

"Oh.... so Lord Keep doesn't burst out when he loses in a duel, I guess he's ready"

"Fight Ray and transfer half of his fortune if he loses. Lord Keepsake, what are you thinking, dueling on such terms?"

"Besides, you think the cause of this is because you tried to take away a maid serving the Baron Cisne family"

"Aren't you in a big hurry at Count Eriel's by now? It's no surprise it's obsolete."

"Sure. You didn't think we were going to have legal proceedings under the Larks Border Belligerent. Once we're all here, there's nothing you can do about what you say at Count Eriel's house."

"As an aristocrat, I welcome the weakening of the kings."

"... is that right? A house like the Earl of Eriel family crumbles means that the nest in the Kings is purged as it is. I mean, doesn't that mean you'll be healthy as a king?

"No way...... put Lord Keepsake in this guild for that?

"When you put a wedge in a neutral and crush the evil in your place? If it does, it doesn't matter which one crumbles..."

"No way, is that a coincidence? I don't think it's possible to read that far ahead."

"I don't know who painted this picture, but you didn't think you'd be able to rub it deep red on that person,"

Kings, neutrals, nobles. Each faction exchanges words.

In the meantime, the protagonist appeared in such a way that he would eventually be led by the light of the sun pouring from heaven.

The first person to show up was Ray.

Wearing a dragon robe, as usual, with a death-size greater than its height, follow the griffon ceto on the side, followed by the Barons of Cisne such as Muet, Basrello and Assier.

It was someone Ray didn't recognize who showed up from the other side.

Wearing metal armor, the one in hand is Halvard.

If you think purely of the size of your body, one head's worth more than Ray's...... no, a man bigger than that.

The body is also wrapped in muscle compared to Ray, and its standing in front of Ray even looks like an adult and a child in the literal sense.

The opposite of having a Halvard had a metal helmet in his hand, which he could take a look at the man's compelling expression.

"Oh, hey... who's that guy? Was there such an adventurer in Gilm?

One of the adventurers who comes to tour the duel sees such an opponent and speaks up to the people around him.

He was a man working in the Guild for about a few years, but he doesn't look at all familiar to a man like him standing in front of Ray.

Of course you don't know all the adventurers in the Guild, and there are many adventurer replacements just on the edge. But still, if you're a prominent opponent, it's not strange to know your name and face.

Even the aristocrats would rumor who the Earl of Eriel family side had put out, but no one knew its name or face.

Anyone with more than some strength understands that a man is quite a user regardless of adventurer or nobility.

Walking behind such a man are three keepsakes, a flutos, and a knight with you.

In the days leading up to the start of the duel, he found out what a person named Ray was and managed to strike the Baron Cisne family to keep Ray out of the duel, targeting Muet, or even trying to acquire Ray and draw him to his side.

But all of that failed... and ended up being dragged out to a duel.

"Hey, Furtos. Are you sure you're okay with that guy? It does look like it beats the others."

Keepsake can't hide his expression of anxiety and calls out to his neighbor Fultos.

"It's okay. That man is quite the famous Rank B adventurer in Abu Ero. No matter how many Rays have aliases, if they are of the same rank B... and I think we've talked about the back hand when it comes to trouble."

It was a full toss answering to the keepsake with a confident expression, but its insides could only be described as meticulous.

So far, I've managed not to put it on my face, but I don't even know how long it will last.

(In the first place, even the same Rank B adventurers have accumulated too different achievements so far. He's like destroying an army on his own, isn't he? Surely that man named Zeros must be strong with only a Rank B Adventurer. But I don't think I can beat Ray. If your wife decides how well you're doing, that's fine. If it fails......)

A glance at the keeper with an anxious look on his face, small and breathtaking.

(With a clear head, it takes time for a chaser to hang up even when I'm gone. Maybe there's a chance that I won't give you a chaser. For example, to some other country before the chaser hangs from the Earl of Eriel family...... fortunately, thanks to Master Keepsake, I can afford to be financially)

Sometimes when Furtos has a problem in his heart, he sacrifices his keepsake. But he thinks about escaping, and eventually Zeros, who was facing each other, opens his mouth to Ray.

"You're Ray, right? You sure don't look very strong just on the outside. But that sickle isn't just a shame, is it?

That was Zeros to tell you so, but there's no such thing as alarm in the eye that looks at Ray.

Definitely a stronger enemy than you, that's the face you recognize.

So while you're at it, it's a fierce grin on Zeros' face.

From that look on the strong side, it wouldn't be a mistake to describe it as vicious.

"... I see, I wonder what kind of opponent you're going to have for me, do I have a combat freak like you? If I had someone like you, I could get into my ear a little bit. You're not Gilm's adventurer, are you?

"Correct. I'm a Abu Ero adventurer. Rank B Adventurer Zeros."

Ray puts a convincing look on that word.

But still, there's no alarm in the eyes that look at them.

With Death Size in his hands, he continues his words sideways as Dusker, who is also a spectator of this duel, approaches.

"Being in this duel naturally means I'm ready to die. That's what you can think, isn't it?

"Ha. I'm ready to die... I'm ready to die. I know you're strong just because you're facing each other like this. But who decided you were the one to win? I'm the one who's made it up by defeating a lot of superior people. I'm not gonna lose in a place like this!

With that cry, Zeros wields Halvard loudly.

The blow, like crushing the wind itself, had as much skill as I could convince him of rank B even from Ray's eyes.

"When I heard from that nobleman, I thought I'd smash him in the head with this Halvard, but if you listen carefully, you're talking about being able to fight the Deep Red Alias. I never wanted to compliment you on your patience."

"... no, you're not patient at all"

Ray whines unintentionally at the words of Zeros.

Hearing such Ray's words, Dusker, approaching, opens his mouth with a small grin.

"Well, then we start the duel with this. The outcome of the battle is whether one of them will surrender or become incapable of combat. If Ray wins in this duel, half of the estate of the Count Eriel family will belong to the Baron Sisne family, and if Zeros wins, the stature of Asier, the maid of the Baron Sisne family, will belong to Lord Keepe. You don't have any objections, do you?

To Dusker's words, Muet and Keepsake nod respectively.

"Ha, I can't believe you can't get a woman unless you do your best. Eh!

That voice, which echoed from nowhere at that moment, wraps the dueling ground in laughter after a moment.

"So, who is it now? Ha! Come out!

The keepsake, made laughable by those gathered here, shouts loudly, with some anxiety that I had felt until not long ago.

But the voices heard from the crowd cannot identify who pronounced them.

"Hey, Fron. Don't make too much tea. The wine in the corner is gonna taste bad."

Brasso tells his partner Fron as he mouths the liquor in a cup made of wood.

Few people will realize that Fron is responsible for the shouting because of the crowd, but he complains that if the duel stretches, the wine in the corner won't taste good.

"Uh-uh. Mostly, what's that guy called the Keep? You said you were causing all this commotion to talk about a woman. If you're a man, don't use your parents' money or power to dictate with your charm.... I'm not sure about my charm, so I guess this is the kind of noise."

In Fron's words, those who were around him unwittingly nod with a convincing look on their faces, both male and female.

Someone with a slightly unpleasant look would be someone who has had experience in the past in dictating women and men with something other than his charm.

If this word had been said where the nobles were, it could have been a matter of sorts.

Fortunately, however, having Fron or Brasso is where the average person gathers to watch the duel, and that never became a problem.

... but it's a different question of whether or not you didn't hear it because it won't be a problem.

"Quiet! Lord Kept, please return to your place."

"Larks Borderline Uncle! Are you going to leave whoever insulted me like that!?

"... Lord Keepsake, if you don't seem to return, will you decide that Lord Keepsake himself will conduct the duel?

"Gu......"

To Dusker's words, Keepsake growls regrettably but returns to his original place.

Because I had a strong feeling that when I started fighting Ray, that was the reason they would kill me for the duel.

Given the cold of Ray's gaze at himself, it's never a good thing to do with the word "worry."

(Damn, you Gilm people... they all make fun of me. Remember, I'll make you regret that attitude when this duel is over!

Keeping his inner wrath out of the table, but returning to his original place, he shuts up.

Most of all, I'm not used to killing my emotions.

Not very much, but it didn't seem like he was pushing anger to death from the side.

The knights of the escort manage to find words to fix their master's mood, but they can't open their mouths because they know they can blame themselves if they say something to the detour now.

Usually at times like this, Furtos takes the place, but now Furtos has no way of saying anything.

The knights confirm their intentions with their eyes and eyes, but things move before they actually encourage Fultos to act.

"So are we ready for each other?

To that word, Ray puts Death Size, Zeros stands up against Halvard...

"There will be a duel between the Cisne and Eriel families more than this.... Begin!

As Dusker waves loudly, each of the audiences around him cheers.

At the same time, Ray and Zeros take a step forward with each other's weapons and move to reduce their distance from each other.

There was a slight grin on Ray's face, and a fierce grin on Zeros's face, which revealed each mood to no greater extent.