"Hooter defeated Arawn with his sword."

Are you saying that if we talk, we can understand each other?

I'm just saying it might. You're just as much a part of Aylan's denial as he was, that's all.



I think there's a point to me talking to Prim like this.

"Meaning?"

I'm not sure if I can understand, if I can understand each other. I'm not Lilac or Mr. Richter, so I can't tell the difference. Experience, knowledge, ...... beliefs... I'm sure there are many things that determine whether or not we can understand each other, but I don't know them. I don't know. But I can come to my own conclusions by talking about it. So I think there is a meaning to it.



So I'm going to show the world that even from the bottom of the heap, you can make it to the top.




"As a human being, you must never forget your purpose. Rather, we must spare nothing for our purpose.





Can't you just talk to him?
"I'll talk to him. I'll try. And if I don't think it's possible, then so be it. But you won't know until you talk to him.





"There are feelings you can't control. Now, I've managed to do something decent, but ...... I had to win. That's how I've always felt. So you're saying we can talk it out, win or lose?　No, no, no.




The only reason Aylin's words sound right is because you lost, small fry. The rules of the world, plain and simple. And by the way, the rules of the bad guys.
"The ...... rules of scoundrels?
"That woman was under the misapprehension that Futa and I were one and the same. But she's more like me. She's lived in the mud where you have to win or die. To him, losing is like dying. You can't just put your foot down and stand back like you did.







"...... What do you mean?









　--Outside the arena spectacle. Southern.



　It was only in the modern era that the Jongsan Cross spear fighting began to be called one of the three major spear fighting arts in the world.

　That's true. It was only when the logistics started to move across the continent and the world became known as a value to the common people that the name of the world's three great spears was given.

　It is not difficult to answer why the name of spear fighting is so popular among them.
　Sword fighting?　No. If the true value of spear lies only in fighting, it would not be called one of the three major spears in the world, as there are many cultures where fighting does not exist.
　War?　Also no. Not the individual, but the myriad. In modern warfare, it is the number of soldiers that is valued.

　Then, what made Jongsan Jujitsu one of the top three in the world?
　In the first place, why did they rank spears as one of the top three?

　It is because of its versatility.

　"mercenary", "commander", "fighter", "knight", "bodyguard", "assassin".

　All of these professions revered the Tsuneyama Cross as the best spear fighting technique.

　Even though the era when the individual was praised on the battlefield was fading, it was still the general who was the flower of the battlefield.
　Even in one-on-one situations such as sword fights, the strength of Jongsan-juju has been proven by history.

　When people hear the name of the Jongsan Cross everywhere, they naturally think of the Jongsan Cross as a spear art.

　The cross spear was designed to be the most powerful weapon.
　With its easy to understand structure, the Jongsan Cross Javelin has opened its doors to the world.


　What I want to say is.

　Its teachings are diverse.
　Not only in sword fighting, not only in war. Not just sword fighting, not just warfare, but the answers that the head temple of Jozan Jujitsu has given to warfare.

　The story goes that the young girl who proves all of this at the highest level is a girl named Prim Lancaster.


"......aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
"Hahahahahahaha!

　The spear was wielded with a sharp, deadly edge.
　But Arawn had already realized. This is not the same as before.

　It's easy to say exactly how.
　It's a war of attrition, a slow death with no sword fighting flair. Well, that's a disadvantage for Arawn.

　He's not afraid of a fatal wound.
　He has no hesitation in hurting and killing Aylin.
　It's ridiculous to think where such a shift in consciousness could have occurred.

"Why did you want to kill Mr. Richter?

"Why did you want to kill Mion?

"Why did you try to destroy the arena?

"I don't understand.

　I don't know," she muttered like a curse with her vacant eyes, words filled with bitterness and hatred.
　For her, I'm sure those three things were the opposite scales, and she stepped through them all.

　--I wonder what Prim would think if she knew that Arawn still thought it was fortuitous.

　No, I'm sure Prim will think nothing of it and will do everything in her power to kill him. That's just like Shura.



Hahahaha ...... It was worth treating Richter L. Klingbloom like a rag.
"Aaahhhhhh!

　Drool .
　A wave of murderous intent rolled out of him.

　Lacerations on all four limbs and the abdomen.
　In spite of the fact that the situation was getting worse and worse, Arawn's excitement was growing.

　Having seen his own blood, he was already in a complete zone where the reins would not work.

　Even so, he couldn't break through the spear's stronghold.

　Was it because Tsuneyama Jushi's spear technique was so good at dealing with approaching beasts?
　Or is it because her defensive spear technique is beyond Arawn's skill?

　Neither.

　There have been many who have speared Arawn.
　He's crushed plenty of mere lances.
　And more importantly, Prim has already gotten within fighting distance.

　So what's the difference?

"Hey. Now shut up or ...... die, .......

　And then.

　There is a difference in the sorrowful, deadly energy on the tip of the spear.
　Her innocence, which she had fought with only a sharp fighting spirit, had fizzled out.
　Her will to kill her opponent by any means possible, like a spreading black grudge, is far superior to that of Aylan, who is willing to kill in battle.

　The intimidating feeling that clearly shows that he has turned. 　

　Prim Lancaster's goal is not defeat or victory.

　It's about killing.

You don't understand, do you?

　Prim muttered to Arawn, who was trying his best to overcome her spear.

"You don't understand the feelings of the people who came to enjoy the Spectacula performance today. The hard work of the people who built that place, and the fact that it's a place that people who come to ...... the store need to go to in order to make their ...... days enjoyable.

　There's nothing to talk about.
　There's nothing to talk about.

　Just put your anger on the spear.

"How hard Mr. Richter worked to maintain that place. How hard Richter worked to keep that place. How big the place was for Futa and Izuna.

　Everyone was an important part of my family.
　We've bumped into each other. We've crossed paths.
　But they were all straight-hearted, and I knew that they were just "bumping into each other" and "passing each other by.

　But the woman standing in front of me now is different.

　This woman is different.


You too ......


　The meteor that runs in the empty eyes blots out the vision as if it had broken down, and still.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.


You should have been in that tournament, too. ！！！！！！


　--Didn't you hear the cheers?
　Didn't you hear the cheering?
　--Didn't you feel their eyes on you?
　The way people looked at you.
　--Didn't you feel the heat?
　Did the people who were excited by your fight not feel anything?

　Prim Lancaster is a gladiator.

　No matter how much you're beaten, no matter how much your heart is broken.
　Still, she couldn't stop loving the arena.

　So to that place. The people who make it what it is.
　The woman who still turns her back on it.


I'll kill you, I'll kill you, I'll kill you!
I'll kill you!

　A torrent of killing intent rushed towards Arawn in the form of a spear.

　Prim used the spear to the fullest, aiming for Aylin's neck with all of her cross spear techniques.

　As Aylan continued to be outmatched, he realized that his body was slowly losing ground to his opponent.

　The reason is bleeding.

　It was obvious, but he was getting too much.

　But it doesn't matter.
　As long as they could kill each other with all their might. If this is all she's got, one day she'll get it.

Is it ...... because there was an audience?
......!
I don't give a ...... f*ck about that!
You, ...... you!

　RAGE.
　Aylin licks his lips, small and cut.

　I knew it.
　This girl Prim, although she has become a pleasant killer and torments Aylin.

　She's not in control of her emotions.

　This is where she sees the opportunity and the opportunity to take advantage.

I've never been a fan of people who make a spectacle of their own lives!
"......!!!

　Sword fighting. Spectators.

　I don't give a d*mn, Arawn laughs.


　For himself, sword fighting is nothing more than a cruel game played in a birdcage of pain. The spectators are the same as the rotten "nobles" who laugh at the caged birds desperately trying to win their lives.



"Bear-chan.



"Bear-chan!
There it is!

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.
　He avoided a blow to the abdomen by a hair's breadth.

　But the spear spear wouldn't let him do that.

Tsuneyama Cross: Glow of Light

　The spear thrusts out, and Prim spins his hand around.
　The result is a cross on the tip of the spear.
　The crosshairs of the spear approach Arawn, who evades the tip of the spear.
　The scythe that is pushed out does not have the power to cut, but it is still enough to hurt.

　A sharp blow to the side of the head hurts the tattoo of the IB.

You've done it, ......!

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　You'll be able to get a lot more than that.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's wrong with me.

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not, but I have.

　Just win the woman in front of you.
　That's all there is to it--that's all there is to it.
　The pain in his side seemed to be telling him something.

"Kill her!
"Aaah!

　Prim's spear remains unchanged.
　Prim's spear remained unchanged. Even though Arawn's movement slowed down, it did not slow down his attack.
　This was a kind of bad luck and good luck.

　The unfortunate part was, of course, that now that he was exhausted, his life was in much greater danger than before.
　Fortunately, the angry girl has no idea how to pace herself.

　Anger is a very physical thing.

　Aylin knew this firsthand, and it was a pure fact that training could not help.

　So he waited for the right moment, and yet he was much more careful in his movements than he had ever been before.

　The killer spirit on her tip remains the same, and so does her pace.
　That's why I'm watching vigilantly for an opportunity.

　I knew that my chance would come.
　If Prim's stance wavered even slightly, she would be in the realm of physical combat. It would be a different kind of combat.

　Then we can win. Win.



　--Win, and I will.


The girl who taught you how to fight, at least!　The woman who taught you that behavior was at least a noblewoman!



　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I've won.
　I'm not sure if Eina will smile at me.
　I'm not sure if I want Eina to laugh at me in the first place.


You don't know, do you?


　If you don't know, then you don't know right now.
　It was the only thing for me.


　So...

　So, if you fight with your shaky beliefs...

You'll have a lot of openings.

　There was no way he could react to a woman with a single intent to kill.


　The spear flashed.





"............ just in time.






　The spearhead, noticing that it did not pierce Arawn.
　Normally, he would have tried to kill her with a swift return blow, but he was stuck.

　It was probably because the other party had anticipated Aylan's actions and intervened.

　And he was the last person he wanted to see right now.


...... Get out of my way.
No way. You kill this guy. You'll regret it for the rest of your life.


　You'll regret it for the rest of your life." Prim muttered to the intruder, who shook his head loosely, his eyes darkening.
　But he still wouldn't let go of the spear handle, and she shouted at him.

Get out of my way!　I'm not going to regret this!　If I win, ...... I'll forget about it anyway!　I'm--I'm simple!
"So, let me ask you this.

　He turns around, takes one look at Arawn, and asks.

　He asks.

"Is killing this guy a victory for the swordsman?"
"...... what?

　--Murder is a foul in sword fighting.

　But... I don't know why I'm bringing up sword fighting now.

　That's just too cowardly.

Move. ...... Get out of the way!　Don't assume I'm a ...... swordfighter!　You didn't tell me anything!


I didn't say anything because I knew you'd go the way you wanted. I didn't say anything because I knew you would go the way you wanted. I'm here to take the blame.

　Failure.
　Was it the burning of the house at the hands of the heroes?
　Or was it the defeat of Arawn?
　Or that I let her know about Spectacled's attack?

　All of it, I suppose.

　He had introduced unnecessary outside information into her choice.
　He just regrets it.

"I slipped out of bed because you were gone and here I am. It's not just me. Everyone is running around. It's a good thing I was the one who came to ...... this place, though.

　Turn around, "Shura."

"...... Richter L. Klingbloom.
It's been a day. You've ruined everything.

　Eyes crossed.
　I'm sure you'll be glad to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.

I'm not sure what to make of that. That's the worst of it, King's Landing.

　He sighed tiredly.
　I'm not sure what I'm doing here.

　After the fireworks blinked loudest, he said.

"Prim. ...... We don't want you to avenge us. If so, then you should be the one to take the lead in guarding them from the start, you waste of money.
No. ...... But this guy!
Yes, yes. Aylin is a really bad guy. No, really, really bad. ...... He burns people's houses down and doesn't even apologize.

　Exhale, turn around.

"......, but you're lost.
"Oh, .......
I wasn't there to see the fight, but I know what it's like. I'm not sure what to make of it. Is it because you now recognize Eina as a nobleman?
You're still talking like you know what you're talking about.
Yes, ......, but I'll tell you one thing. There's nothing wrong with a borrowed heart. It's not that there's anything wrong with borrowed minds. The way you're doing it is seriously questionable, though.


　The sight was enough to take Prim aback.

　It would be.
　She had known only the murderous side of the Aylin girl, and when she heard that Richter had been killed, she had thought that he had been almost killed unilaterally.

　But when she opened her eyes, she couldn't win anything with words.

　How long has this been going on?

What is it, Mr. Richter?
You don't need to know now. People's pasts are delicate. Ask me when you get to know me. No, I don't want you to become one.
I don't want to be.

　The light returned to Prim's eyes, but only briefly.
　Aylin stood up slowly, glared at Richter with bitterness, wiped his cut lips and said.

What do you mean? This two-on-one thing next?
"No way. I didn't come here expecting you to be here in the first place. And in that sense I think it's really bad. And I'm thinking, "Here we go again.
"......
But it's also convenient. This, too, I suppose.

　He sniffed.
　Richter stepped back, sandwiched between Aylin, who stood up, and Prim, who held the spear.

What do you mean by that?
I'm just asking if you're okay with it.
"...... what?

　When she lowered her eyebrows in disbelief, Richter continued.

It was not a welcome development. Prim tried to fight you on your own ground. The answer to that is to fight as usual, and I'm asking if that's okay.
"...... So you're saying to me...

　--" Are you telling me to fight with my sword?

I know how much you hate sword fighting. I know how much you hate sword fighting. You once said it was a game of life and death.

　Prim's eyes narrowed as she heard those words.

But it's not. It's about you, too.


For me?
Yes.

　I think it's called pride.

I don't know the whole story. But I do. "But the sword must be."

　There was a man who imitated its path.
　Many swordsmen fought each other.
　Richter can't deny that he was excited by the sight.

It's all about showing how you live.
"......
"Prim.
It's ...... not fair. You can't kill me if you say so.
I'm not going to let you go down that road.


　He laughed.
　At last, Prim loosened the corners of her mouth a little.

　I'm not going to let you go down that path.


"Aylin.
"......

　Arawn doesn't answer.
　But it would be cruel to make her give an answer with her mouth right now.
　That's why it's enough to just stand there.


　Prim Lancaster vs Aylan B. Smiles.


　Second round.



The referee is ...... me.