The Branded Female Fencer
War and Peace, Part 397 - Top 16 Unified Martial Arts Games, Ravenstein Vs Line ② -
And Ravenstein, two of the lines were on top of the game. Only two people knew one act in the holding room, but the two before the game had changed from the holding room to rising in tension. Ravenstein stood calmly, but I can see beside him how his shoulders are raised and his muscles are raised, so much so that the line seems too tense.
Jaeger's crew to watch as they worry about how it goes.
"I wonder if you're all right, Lieutenant. That's just not a good point."
"It looks a little too much, though."
"Deputy Captain - Come on -!
Many cheer purely, but it should too. Pre-game multiplication rates were overwhelmingly open, only 1.1x in Ravenstein's win, but the difference in wagering rates was 50x in Rhine's win. There is also information that Rhine has left Alexandria's division chief. But so many believe in the overwhelming strength of Ravenstein.
Most of the members are now betting on Ravenstein. The kind-hearted and others tried to justify their support for the line by not taking part in the bet, but most of them resembled the cheers they send to the weak, and few others sincerely believed in the line's victory in this venue.
That was even the same with the executives.
"Yikes, Florencia. Which one did you bet on?
"You've decided to bet on that, naturally, Deputy Line, haven't you?
"Oh, just betting isn't progress. Why should I be involved in gambling? 'Didn't I say no?
"Would you mind teasing me?
Florencia turned so puffy that she went crazy and Rosetta made even more fun of herself.
"So, which one did you really bet on?
"... 10 pens for Deputy Line Director"
"Ha, that's your kid's allowance! Even you believe in the line's victory!
"Ugh, shut up! I am from the Knight, so I grew up being asked about Lord Ravenstein's martial arts. I just can't imagine that Lord Ravenstein losing!
Florencia is quickly mucky for Rosetta opponents, but Rosetta also agreed to all this time.
"Ha, well. In fact, Atai bet 2,000 quid on Ravenstein."
"What!? Tell me all that, it won't!
"I've seen Ravenstein both in Atai and on the battlefield. With Kuchi. I thought it was a big deal to discuss the Knight of Reputation, so I accompanied Atai's special forces to see how it went, but I can't do that. I couldn't think of a means to dive through that man's omnidirectional alert that wouldn't even hit a flow arrow until the end. Talk about what kind of monster you are, being chased by a hundred horsemen on the battlefield and winning without reinforcements.
And he did it without the help of magic. That knight is a real strong man. If you can dive through that security net, take a look. "
That was Rosetta's honest sentiment, but the actual ability of Ravenstein isn't so off track. It is only an extraordinary combat capability within reach of ordinary people.
Not many people know about Ravenstein's past. Because he does not speak for himself, and his body is not the kind of person who prides himself on his abilities and achievements. However, I imposed a challenge on Ravenstein that strayed from the normal track because of the idea of "what is a knight?". His clan imposed it on him only with a calm face.
So Ravenstein also looked flat and did a challenge that went off track. Because I thought that was normal. My parents have never received a word of labor or a word of praise. I've just been given a challenge, I've done it, and I've been immersed in the task since I grew up. It is merely that the task that has been accomplished was impossible beyond difficulties by world standards.
And even today, Ravenstein does his usual battles as usual, and only wins as a matter of course.
"(I'm an ordinary person. We lost once in a match, and we're lucky we haven't died before. But surely learning from losing is also my strength. You can't brag about anything, such as never losing. It is fortunate to learn from the loss and to know that the last one to win at the heart is the strongest.
Therefore, there is no alarm for me. There is some exhilaration, but no excitement, just calmly dealing with all the strength difference) "
Ravenstein stood at a slightly longer distance from the line than usual. I've been watching the battle of the line so far, and I remember the knife extraction technique of the line when I was once about to get unconscious during an AC match. From that time on, Ravenstein knew that Rhine's blow was superior.
The opposing line was a habitual arrangement from the beginning. It is the same as the first hand when he fought Ivanzard. Lisa shrugged sensing this.
"Is that the biggest blow from the first hand? That'll be the only way, but aren't you already on guard?
"I don't know."
"Alphilis, is that guy - how about a victory for your vice president of the mercenary regiment?
Ray fans were pretending to be calm, but Lisa knows they're sweating tightly on their palms. I also knew why, but I dared to pretend I didn't. And I don't know if Alphilis is an act either, but he was only answering it compulsorily.
"Normally, the odds would be about once in a hundred."
"So, you think you're gonna lose?
"Ravenstein is the best knight on the continent. If this martial arts tournament is normal, I'll close the curtain with a Ravenstein victory.
But Rhine told me yesterday. 'Seriously, I'm going for the win, so let me out of the mercenary corps chores,' he said. I don't know much about his performance outside of Jaeger, but I think he's the man responsible for what he said. And it doesn't suit your sloppy personality, and it's something you're prepared for.
Because you're inferior in strength, and you won't be the man to give up. When I stand here planting something, I expect so. "
Lisa was watching Alphilis in a somewhat unexpected mood as Alphilis defended the line. Lisa follows her back as she moves behind the alphilis.
"Alfi, did you bet this game?
"Yeah, sure."
"To which? I'm 2000 for Ravenstein."
"10000 on the line"
Lisa almost blew it out unexpectedly. It has always been a strong feeling that if you live in a cliché, you will only be able to live for a few years. 500,000 if you win. one-sixth of the costs necessary to establish a mercenary regiment.
I thought you were joking, Lisa, but the look on Alphilis's face was serious in itself. Lisa had stopped saying extra things, thinking that Alphilis might hope to win the line as well as as as head of Jaeger's regiment again. Because I found Alphilis sweating in his hand more than in his own game.
And Alphilis was also more than a ray fan, staring at the game to eat in.
"Begin!"
With the signal of judgment, the wind rushed. There was no staggering sword flash, just one slash brilliant. A glimmer of wind smashed the protection of the strongest knight on the continent and slammed him against an off-site wall. Rebenstein, bouncing due to the extra momentum, collapsed on his forehead and threw up blood.
"Mi, brilliant..."
I tried to get up as I was, but I couldn't. I threw up blood on my knees. Too instantaneously, not only the audience, but even the referee, were appalled, but finally returned to me as the line began to leave the arena, shouting the line's declaration of victory.
Continued