Even from the anteroom, I could hear the excitement of the arena spectacle.

　There was also a girl's voice that sounded slightly familiar, and a young man's voice that sounded all too familiar. I wondered what it meant, and soon came to a conclusion.

　That evil red-haired man is creating the voice and the character.

　As soon as she understood, Leafy was a bit taken aback.

　The waiting room was much less crowded than it had been yesterday.
　That's true.

　There were only four winners each from the eight games of the second round of the preliminary round, which had been played by 320 players.
　There were four games in the third round. In other words, a battle royal with eight players per match.

　In other words, only about 20% of the previous number of people were in the waiting room.
　As far as I can see, all the players are very strong.

　I swallowed my gulp.

　There was only one person who could win from here.

　The only one who could make it to the finals.

　At this moment, there was no thought in Leafy's mind that she was glad Izuna wasn't there, or that Arawn wasn't there.

　It's just...

　--I've got a lot of people around me looking forward to your match. Good luck, Leafy.
　--Oh. ...... I'm curious. I could hear some of the cheering.

　Close your eyes and you'll remember.
　I wielded my sword and did my best. It was faint, but still strong in my heart as I and Arrows took on Izuna Sienzan.

　The cheers of those who would see Leafy Lean Glide.

　--Ugh. You better watch out for those people. Leafy Green Glide's fighting sword.
　--Oh! I'm gonna enjoy this.

　He said he'd enjoy it.
　I didn't think he was lying or flattering me.

　I just didn't think...

I know. As far as the members are concerned, they're all pretty good at what they do. But if I had to pick one, it would be these two.
"What?　Who are they?
"It's--


　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　I could tell that Lilac and Pasta were probably talking about this when they met yesterday.

　Futa and Pasta are looking at Leafy Lean Glide, closer than anyone else.

I'm sure it's the one and only Sakurahana swordsman Leafy Lean Glide and the demon beast hunter Arrows, who fought together just yesterday.

"Ha!

　I spit out a flame.

　I've been made a hot commodity.
　I put my hat back on and smiled as if I were baring my fangs.

　If it had been me before I came to King's Landing, I would have been proud of it, but I would have been in a good mood, bared my childish emotions with no preparation.

　Now I am different.
　I know that there are many people who are much better than me.

　That's why it's heavy.
　Futa's words, his adversary's fighting spirit, and above all, Spectacular's expectations are heavy.

　But if it crushes me, I can't explain the raised corners of my mouth.

　Yes, I know. You don't have to say it.

　And now, with all that anticipation...

　Leafy Lean Glide is delighted.


"Ladies and gentlemen. It's time to enter.


　Everyone rises to their feet at the welcoming personnel. There's no one who can respond without a fight. Call it lack of etiquette, but in this tense atmosphere, it's a shame to even speak.

　Hopefully, I'll be able to go into the field in my best condition.

　I'm sure that's what everyone is thinking, not just Leafy.




　On his way out, he made a slight eye contact with Arrows.
　We didn't say a word to each other.


　There was no room for that.













　--The first round of the King's Landing arena spectator combat tournament. The first match of the final round.

　Zack Alter.
　Arrows.
　Thane Seed.
　Pond
　Belmond
　Genobili
　Leafy Lean Glide　
　Coast.












"Big brother, how do you think this game will start?
"It's hard to say, because we don't know everyone's strengths, but the first big thing is that we only have eight players to start with.


　--The first big thing is that we only have eight players from the start.


　With that signal, each of the fighting swordsmen began to move.
　Their movements were slow, but they seemed to be holding each other back.

　Their movements were so slow and deliberate that the untrained eye would have thought, "Hurry up and fight!

　At the same time when the crowd would have been shouting, what they heard was not the sound of sword fights, but a conversation between a brother and sister.

There are dozens of people, and no one stands out no matter where they are or what they're doing. But when there is only one winner out of eight, the moment someone attacks, everything starts to happen. Being the initiator of the attack means that you will have the attention of everyone.
"If I stand out, does that mean I'm a target for everyone?
"At the very least, you'll be physically drained from the start. If you're the last one standing, you have to win, and no one wants to go through the worst case scenario of running out of energy and getting knocked out.
"So we're just going to stare each other down forever?

　In the eyes of the masses who are looking at the field and wondering if this is why they are in such a state of rigidity, there is inevitably more dissatisfaction than expectation.
　In the end, they want to enjoy what they can see, rather than the fun that only the experts can see.

　The voices of the young man and the girl echoed in the room, but the emotions they felt were all somewhat disappointing.

　They are unaware that their disparate emotions have been bound together and given direction by the "manager".


No.


　The crowd's interest was piqued by the word "no.


"The key is that chain-smoker, Belmondo.


　At the same time, perhaps.
　The scytheist throws the weight he was wielding in one hand at the nearest man in a flash.
　The man who narrowly avoids it is Zack Alter. They knew each other's moves well from watching the game.
　If they were to catch that weight with their weapons, they would end up being entangled and scythed to death. That's why I avoid it.


Belmondo's on the move!　What? Why? Why?
"There's no good in a stalemate. We're not here to play a contest of endurance until someone loses concentration. And that Belmondo is a mercenary. He's a mercenary, and he's better than most on the battlefield. And if he decides that his weapon is the longest, that's reason enough to move first.
I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

　The crowd erupted in cheers.
　At the same time, on the field, the chain scythe wielder (Belmondo), the long sword wielder (Zack Alter) who was attacked, and the three swordsmen who saw an opportunity moved all at once. Suddenly there were five of them fighting at the same time.

　--In the past, the audience would not have been able to see all of this.

　The only reason they can enjoy this is because they are in tune with their emotions right from the start, and they are aware of the scythe wielder.

　And.

"The five of them began to move in unison!　Sword against sword, blade against blade, weapon against weapon!　But big brother, it's too much, I can't understand it!
But I don't understand, big brother! They moved because they saw an opportunity, even though it was early in the game. The difference between the remaining three and the ones who made the move is their instinct for the game - or should I say their instinct for the battlefield. I'm not sure what to make of that.
It's not an opportunity at all, is it?

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　I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm not sure if you're expecting to lose from someone who's exhausted in this standoff.
Not really. Some people, even if it is accidental, will try to make a short game out of it before the body that was able to move cools down. For example, the dagger-using Genobili, who finished two consecutive games in the fastest time.

　Futa, his eyes dyed gold, looks at the Mohawked man holding the dagger.

It's true, it says in the report that Genobili is the one who finished the two preliminary matches so fast!　Second only to Izuna Sienzan!
"That dagger user, flickering his dagger blade, his main weapon is not a dagger but a body art. It is difficult to deal with at first sight.

　The man with the mohawk rushes out with his dagger at the ready.

　He was the fastest to end the fight, and his movements were nimble.
　The other guy who jumps at him with the same leaping ability he showed in the current struggle between the five of them...

"This is not my first time.



It's not the first time.　



"What?
I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.

　In the event that you have any questions regarding where by and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. And then, just like that, a rudderless blow from the front.

I'm not sure what to do.


"A flash!　Genobili, Kesa-zashiri!　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.

　The first person to be eliminated was a man who had finished in first place in all the previous games, and the field was tense.
　On the other hand, the cheers that erupted were for Leafy Lean Glide.

　She was the only woman in the game, much less a girl. And more than anything, the crowd was excited to see her, who had been mentioned as a player to watch before the match.


It was a bad idea to jump into the air when the Sakuraga Itto-ryu was waiting for you.
I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.
"Oh...


　Leafy Lean Glide was experiencing a very strange feeling.

　His name was among the loud cheers of the crowd.
　I was the first one to beat him.


　Warnings from the surrounding swordsmen.

　All of them were what I had dreamed of when I came to this city after hitting the streets.

　But I wonder...
　My mind is much clearer than I had imagined, and I'm far from jubilant, only nervous.

　I've only cut down one. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

You're awakening here, aren't you?

　Arouz raises the corner of his mouth to look at her as he holds up his twin swords.

　I'm not sure what to make of that. A powerful and quiet fighting spirit like a tree, like a rock, was swirling around her.


I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　It seems that he has lost his skin. He had been beaten by Aylan, hit by Izuna, and still managed to crawl his way up to the third round. It was only when he finally faced a group of similarly skilled players that he realized what he was capable of. That's how I see it.

"So your goal is to move her?
Very perceptive. In fact, the Arrows are already working on it.
"Heh. I got a compliment from my big brother.
Well, that doesn't mean it will come to fruition.
"What?

　The double-edged Arrows have already identified Leafy as a priority elimination target.
　But it's a bad idea to go head-to-head and use deadly force to bring him down. There is more than one enemy. It's a battle royale.

　That's why we thought we'd take him out in tandem with the other guys who might consider him a danger," Arrows said, holding his head as he pulled his cowboy hat back on.

Oh dear, here we go.

　Danger vision. Yes, danger look.
　The man Leafy had just cut down with a single sword was one of the most skilled of them all.
　It's a good thing I'm not the only one who has a problem with that.

I'm sorry, but I think it's best to get rid of the ones that are in the way.
As my brother explained, you and the girl are dangerous.
You'll have to be my partner.

　Let's put aside the fact that the commentator is a fixture.
　He cursed lightly for mentioning Leafy and Arrows as players to watch.
　He wondered who they were and quit thinking about it for now.

　There were three of them.
　Apparently, Leafy had two opponents as well.
　I wondered if it was strange that there were more of them than Leafy, who had shown his strength, but it was nothing.
　Leafy is a passive blade. So it makes sense to keep her pinned down and take out the Arrows first.

　Arouz understood this in an instant, and raised the corners of his mouth and held up his twin swords.

I don't want you to get the wrong idea.

　I don't want you to get the wrong idea," he said, and the three of them braced themselves for a hint of suspicion.

The only reason I avoided going at Leafy was because it would have been too hard for me to go at you guys later.

　In other words.

"I don't care as long as I get rid of you guys before you get in my way!


"Here it comes.
I'm not sure what to say.

　Pasta-chan, 9 years old (real age: 14 years old), who was in the commentary seat, turned to look at Futa, who suddenly raised his voice.

　Pasta wasn't the only one who had the same reaction.
　The masses in the audience were also watching the battle, listening to the commentator's words, wondering what was about to happen.

"That's why I asked you to pay attention in the first place. As a hexenbiest hunter, Arrows often has to deal with huge hexenbiests. But that's not all a hexenbiest hunter does.
...... Oh, that's right, when you're surrounded by a lot of people!
In addition to individual strength, it is in these situations that they are able to see the bigger picture. By the way, there's one guy whose interests are aligned with yours, right?
"Oh, so you're not talking about fighting, are you?




　I felt a thump on Leafy's back.

"Hey.
Hey. What the hell?
"What?" It's a greeting. You know what I mean.
".......

　Arouz raised the corner of his mouth a little as he replied bluntly to Leafy.

　There are five fighting swordsmen around you.
　I'm not sure what to do.


I'm sure many of you wanted to see this.　At least I want to see it.


　Leafy with his sword, Arrows with his twin swords.


"The duo that faced Izuna Sienzan in the second round, once again!　Great!　It's going to be interesting!


Arrows. You can't talk too much during a fight, can you?
You're the one who's not shaking at all.


"Well, well, well...


　And the two on Leafy's side move.
　The three on the Arrows side also swing their swords.

　Leafy, sword at the ready, raises a small corner of his mouth.


I think it's because I can afford it!


　In an instant, Leafy flipped off one of the attacking swordsmen with a thrust of his own.