The World’s Strongest Martial Artist who has Worked too Hard, Survives in the Magic World With Ease

And the morning of the qualifying day I welcomed you.

"Welcome back. That was fast."

Mr. Noir came back from shopping as he sat on the bed of the inn and polished his partner.

I just went out, and I thought the store was closed... Mr. Noir has a paper bag in his hand.

Did you find what you wanted?

"What are you doing here?

"As you can see, I'm polishing my partner."

A buddy is a magic wand (Withers Rod).

About three months after I met this guy, I haven't fought like a wizard. I mean, it's brand new. So it's the same, but my partner didn't have any shards of brand new.

Anyway, walking in a dark cave, being hit by demons, buried in the ground, challenging world trees - because there was so much going on anyway.

My partner, who slept in my nostrils, had also become dirty, as his clothes had melted, his knuckles had melted, and his bag had melted.

"It's my debut as a wizard today! I've got time to start qualifying, and I've decided to polish it!

"We're just about to start qualifying. You've been polishing your magic wand for about five hours."

"So......?

I was groaning, and suddenly I calmed down.

The qualifying round opens at noon. I woke up not long after the sun went up, and I still thought I could afford it... but you seem too obsessed with polishing it.

"Will you be able to qualify in time?

Mr. Noir seems worried.

"The qualifying venue is in the neighborhood. If you run, you'll make it."

There are four qualifying venues in Wang Du, and I'm supposed to fight in the Third Arena, five kilometers each way.

If you win the qualifying round for three days, you will be able to fight at the main battle venue across the street from the inn.

For the Swiss family, who offered us a place to stay, we have to win the qualifying round first!

"I'll give this to you right now."

Mr. Noir took the robe out of the paper bag.

It's a wizard-like robe just like Grandpa Maurice used to weave his feathers.

"This to me?

Mr. Noir nods coldly.

"You gave me a" Melon Bread with a Melting Dream with a Chicken Cheek and a Chicken Bread ". This is in return."

Was what you wanted to buy with your own money a gift for me...

"Thanks! I'll just try it on!

When I put my sleeve through my robe, that just made me feel like a big wizard.

"What do you think? Do I look like a wizard?

Set up a picky partner and ask Mr. Noir for his thoughts.

At least I think the militant look faded...... what do you think? Even if it doesn't look good on you, it doesn't make any difference that you've become a wizard, but I hope it looks good on you, if possible.

"He's a wizard from every angle."

Yikes! Let's start wearing this robe every day today!

"but... I think it's getting a little thinner"

"Thinner... me?

I don't know for myself, but have you been losing weight?

"It's not you. It's your partner who's thinner."

"Liar!?... really."

Pikapi's partner was slim indeed.

That's about the difference between peeling the banana and peeling it off.

"How did you polish it?

"I was rubbing it with my fingers."

"Why didn't you brush it with a cloth?

"I was polishing it with cloth at first. But realize that rubbing with your fingers is better than rubbing cloth from the middle of nowhere."

"You were scraping your partner with your fingerprints before you knew it, right?

"Sounds like..."

Honestly, I'm so shocked.

It's better than the first disappearing from the pattern, like my predecessor's partner... because you've scraped off your precious partner with my hand.

"It's cooler to be skinny."

I was depressed, and Mr. Noir said it was pompous.

"... right? Cool...... is it?

Seriously, I stare at my partner.

If you ask me, don't feel stylish and cool.

Its function as a magic wand is not compromised, and depending on what you think, it means that you made the original magic wand.

When I think I'm the only magic wand in the world, I'm getting more and more attached!

"I was saved by Mr. Noir's words. I'll make sure you win with this magic wand! And I'll peel it off like a partner - I'll make sure it grows!

"I'm here for you."

"Thanks! I'll do everything I can to get Mr. Noir to support me directly in this fight first!

"If you do your best, your opponent will disappear."

"I don't think you're just going to be like the Demon King..."

There are boundaries, and it's impossible for an opponent to physically vanish.

"Anyway, don't worry about it. I will fight as a wizard, even if I do my best."

I've never fought as a wizard.

The Martial Arts Games are a great place to learn how to fight as a wizard!

It would be a waste to miss this opportunity, and I intend to seal my powers as a militant during the Games.

"Okay, I'm coming!

I'm waiting for you to come home.

Mr. Noir dropped me off and I rushed to a square with a third arena.

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I guess access is forbidden during the qualifying period except for those involved in the militant tournament. I made my way to a domed building when I walked up to an uninspiring square.

It is the third arena.

"Are you a participant?

When I tried to enter the venue, I could be stopped by one of the women standing in front of the entrance.

"Yes, this is Ash Arkvald."

The receptionist checks the roster.

"Ash...... oh, there was. Then please pull the number tag from this box. Please don't peek inside the box. Even so, you're the last one."

"Sorry I'm running out of time.... it's number two"

"Now put that on the spotlight"

Put the number tag on your chest and transfer yourself to the venue with the receptionist.

The spacious venue was equipped with lots of rings surrounded by struts on all sides. There are a lot of players scattered around it.

They're all wizards far above me.

They show me the difference in character as a wizard, and I will regret it.

Overcoming that remorse makes me spiritually stronger. And the magic rises.

After my training in the World Tree, my magic quality has improved. With just a little more magic, you can grow exponentially as a wizard.

That is why we must fight to avoid wasting every single battle!

"I pray you be silent!

I guess he's louder with loud magic (voice upper). Operator's voice echoes in the arena and the venue he was bothering to quiet down.

'Thank you so much for coming together today! Not now, but let me explain the rules!

The rules were simple.

So far today, he's divided into eight people per block for a tournament match, and players who pass each block in first place can participate in tomorrow's second qualifying round.

Since there are eight of us who can compete in the main battle, there are only two of us who can enter the main battle from one venue.

'The winning condition is to surrender or faint the opponent! That concludes the rule description! Now please move to the ring! Block 1 for those with number tags 1 to 8 and Block 2 for those with numbers 9 to 16 -'

I just headed to the ring on the first block, and there was an earlier receptionist. Apparently, she's going to serve as the judge for the first block, and I'm going up to the ring.

and at the same time one of the number tag number one went up to the ring.

"Whoa, whoa. This stuck air... it's creepy. Blood's making a scene."

The opponent is a grandfather who feels like a wizard.

Likewise, he was a wizard. Grandpa Maurice was a militant, but this one is a true wizard. And he seems to be quite a strong man.

To prove it...

"Is that... is that Master Porta!?

"Are those eight star hunters!?

"I heard you retired from active duty... but I didn't expect you to show up here!

One of the first blocks was on purpose.

All that or one of the other blocks seemed to be paying attention.

I'm not sure what a hunter is... but I'm sure it's about the one who makes money knocking down demons.

Master Porta, who has gone through many battles between living and dying, is just the mighty one!

"Master Porta. I am honored to be able to juggle your battle"

The referee greets him with a nervous face.

Just like the referee, I'm honored.

You're really lucky to be able to fight a famous wizard from the first war.

This fight will be a pretty valuable experience!

I need to pay attention to Master Porta's every step of the way and learn how to be a wizard!

'Then we shall begin the first block, the first battle! Mutual, thank you!

"Thanks!!!!!!!!!"

DOGOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

The moment I greeted him, the arena collapsed.

Taking a direct hit from the greeting, Mr. Master Porta blows up on the wall at super speed, and a shower of debris crushes the players at the same time.

When the ceiling collapsed, I was the only one standing.

……

Apparently, I've done it.

I don't think it's caused by the aging of the building... and this is because of my greeting, right?

There shouldn't be any more injuries than there are boundaries, but we're all fainted.

I need to tell the referee what happened first so I don't panic when I wake up!

"Excuse me! Please wake up! Excuse me!"

Speaking to the referee who was falling nearby, he opened his eyes after cramping his eyelids a few times.

"... Huh? What!?"

The referee is bewildered when he looks inside a changed venue.

"Hey, what happened!? You're the only one awake!? What about Master Porta?!? Athletes!?

"One of the athletes is plenty around. Master Porta... took a direct hit from my greeting and blew it off"

"You blew it!? Say hello!? All venues!?

I was so confused, but all I can affirm is that it's more than true.

"Yes, I'm responsible for everything."

If you'll excuse me and bow your head, the referee started calling somewhere.

You're talking to the great one, it's a tribute.

I've decided what to do with you.

Says the referee who finished the call.

Treatment...

"Are you permanently suspended from the tournament? Or is it expulsion from the country......?

The referee shakes his head.

"Instead of stopping, you're in the game."

Huh?

"Are you in the main battle?

"That's right. You have the strength to compete in this battle."

"But... are you sure you want to qualify?

"I'd rather you didn't qualify."

"Why?

"Something that could break the venue if you fight. Athletes will fight without you in every venue. However, Master Porta will be treated as a defeat."

"Really..."

I wanted to fight Mr. Master Porta, but you can't fight with defeat.

The main battle brings together a selection of strong men, and be careful so you can fight them well!

"Well, I called for backup earlier, so leave it to us to clear the rubble and explain it to the players."

That's how they told me to go to the main battle, and I was supposed to turn back to the inn.