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　I thought I knew exactly what I had done.

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　It was completely my own fault that I had arranged and presented a new technique, and I knew that I would get such a reaction from the audience when I presented Healing Renga-ken itself.

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"......"

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　I had consumed a lot of magic power in the earlier unveiling, so I sat down on a chair in a rest area set up in one of the training grounds and rested my body while watching the exchange games between the kingdoms.

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"The third type, huh?"

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　It is not a matter of being carried away by the atmosphere of the place or anything like that.

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　Healing Blink Fist, a one-strike-and-you're-out, head-on healing punch.

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　Thinking about it again, if the target had not been broken by this move, he could have continued the continuous strike fist. Though it is a big burden on the amount of magic power, this technique must not be aimed at living creatures either.

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　I wondered how Nair would react if she knew about it, when a voice called out from behind me in the rest area.

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"Usato, I'm here."

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"Hmm?　Amako?"

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"Yeah."

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　Amako came to visit me.

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　She sat down next to me and talked to me with a subtle expression on her face.

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"...... You know, Usato, you are the kind of person who creates techniques by instinct, aren't you? What you just said, to put it mildly, is not a technique that should be used by a human being, let alone a wizard.

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"I'll tell you that much: ......"

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　Amako sits down next to me and turns to face me, putting her hood back on.

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Kiriha and the others were surprised.

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How did they react?

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"Outrageous. I think that's the reaction of most people who saw it.

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　I knew it.

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　They avoided me when I came here before, but now I'm afraid people won't even come near me anymore.

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"By the way, Suzune and Kazuki are amazing!　and cool! and "cool!

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"Well, their moves were cool. Yeah."

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　Kazuki's ten-strand lightning thrust, though harsh, was super cool, and Kazuki's precise manipulation of magic with his light magic was stunning.

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　I nodded my head as I recalled their techniques, and then asked Amako about something that had been bothering me.

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"What about me, by the way?"

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"Oh no, I'm scared, I'm scared..."

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"Don't say any more. My heart can't take it."

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"I think it's understandable. Unlike Suzune and Kazuki, Usato's is too impressive physically."

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　This is the difference in treatment.

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　In a sense, this may have planted the wrong perception of healing magic.

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"By the way, what about Suzune and Kazuki?"

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"They are playing an exchange game. They are playing against representatives of other countries.

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　Kazuki is interacting with the knights of the Kingdom of Calm Helio and Senpai is interacting with the sky-blue knights of the Kingdom of Samaritan, each in a different form of hand-to-hand combat.

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　I was especially interested in the movements of the sky-blue knights who are escorting Master Lucas and Eva, with whom Senpai is currently engaging in a mock battle.

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　How should I put it, there is no waste in their movements. They showed no sign of wavering even in a battle where they were forced to fight in mixed battles.

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　Even though it is many against one, there is no way to doubt their ability when they are able to fight against their seniors..,

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<<<<<< oh oh oh! >>>>>>

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"......"

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　The girls are in a formation so that their shoulders collide with each other, dispersing the power of the electric shocks as they boldly move toward their senpai, radiating tremendous spirit.

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　Amako, who looked in the same direction as I did, looked at me with a subtle expression.

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"...... Hey, Usato. They are ......."

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"They are people who fight in solidarity, united by a firm oath. Let's just say that."

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"...... um, yeah."

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　Sometimes, spirit and perseverance are better weapons than anything else. .......

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　It's usually amazing to be able to take a senior's blitz and then charge at him.

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　Is that it?　Is he putting more emphasis on defense and durability in order to protect Eva?　Samaritan is a country that is well versed in magic tools, so maybe that sky-blue armor has some special power.

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　I think about this, check my physical condition once more, and slowly sit up.

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"Well..."

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"Are you going?"

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"Yeah, I can't just sit around and do nothing during an important exchange game."

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　I'm also here as a representative of the Lifeguard Corps.

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　You have to get to know the people of the other kingdoms, even if only a little.

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I also have to learn what the people I will be fighting with are wearing and what their armor looks like."

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　My mission is to save the wounded on the battlefield.

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　If I make the wrong decision between friend and foe, even for a moment, I could end up causing the death of lives that could have been saved.

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　I don't want to have such an experience again. ...... So I have to do what I can do now so that I will not regret it when the time comes.

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　I leave Amako and enter the training area where the exchange game is being held.

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　While I was doing some light preparation exercises there, I found Mr. Hyde nearby watching a mock battle between warriors who seemed to be his subordinates and the knights of the Lingle Kingdom.

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　Mr. Hyde notices my appearance and calls out to me in a friendly manner as usual.

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"Oh, Usato. Is your body alright now?"

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"Yes, I'm not at full strength, but I've got some magic left in me.

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"I see. But you mustn't overdo it. You're too important to us.

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　Mr. Hyde's words surprised me because they conveyed his trust in me and, by extension, in the rescue group.

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　He is a straight talker in the best sense of the word.

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"The knights of the Kingdom of Lingle are very well rounded. Perhaps because of their experience in the battle against the Demon King's army, they are more than equal to the men in the unit I lead.

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　Hearing Mr. Hyde's words, we turn our attention to the battle between the knights of the Kingdom of Lingle and the warriors of the Kingdom of Nirvarna.

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　The knights fight flexibly to complement each other, and the warriors shout and fight wildly but powerfully.

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　The battle that seems to truly express the characteristics of each kingdom seems to be, as Mr. Hyde said, a rivalry.

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"You were right to come to this meeting."

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"What?"

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"Not only did it give my men a good experience, but above all, it allowed us to confirm the abilities of the brave men and the rumored lifeguard. This alone was more than enough for me."

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　Mr. Hyde muttered to himself as he watched the exchange.

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　......I, too, thought it would be a shame to let this opportunity go to waste.

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　Thinking so, I bowed to Mr. Hyde who was standing next to me to ask for a favor.

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"Um,...... Mr. Hyde, would you mind if I asked you to make a hand match with me?"

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"...... what?"

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"Oh, no, no, you can refuse if you can't ......".

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"No, you're more than welcome to come to ......, but you're not in the best of shape, are you?"

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　Well, that's good. He took me up on it. .......

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　Mr. Hyde is right, I'm far from my best now that I've consumed all my magical energy.

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　But physically and mentally I am fine.

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　Besides..,

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"If I miss the opportunity to meet with Mr. Hyde now, I'm afraid I'll regret it terribly later. ......"

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"...... hahaha!　I see, if that's the reason, then I have no choice!　Okay, let's do it!"

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　He smiled happily without paying attention to his surroundings, clapped me on the shoulder firmly, and then told his subordinate, Helena, who was waiting near him, that he and I were going to have a hand-to-hand combat.

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"Helena, I'm going to fight him now. I'm going to fight him now, and you'll take care of the rest in a little while.

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Wait a minute. I've been listening to you, but please don't get too hot, okay?　You really can't handle it when you get carried away.

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"Hmph, don't worry. Who do you think I am?"

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"I don't understand how you can be so confident. ......"

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　Helena's shoulders slumped, and I, as the one who had proposed the meeting, felt somewhat sorry.

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　Well, it is not a good thing that I did, even if she accepted my offer willingly.

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　Even though I was originally a warrior leader, I had offered him a fight as a representative of my country.

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"Still, ......"

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　More than enough to make it worthwhile.

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　Maybe Mr. Hyde, like Leona of Mearaq, will put more emphasis on technique, which is not easily surpassed by brute force.

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　But that's fine.

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　It's not about winning or losing, it's about what I can get out of this.

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"Well, I should probably use the weapons from the training grounds ......."

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　We move to a place that no one is using, but Mr. Hyde has only a round shield in his hand, which he rents at the training center.

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　He does not use a weapon?　As I wondered, he was covered with ochre-colored magic power, and he raised his right leg and slammed it down to the ground forcefully.

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　In a moment of surprise at his sudden action, a hilt-like object came out of the ground in front of Mr. Hyde.

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"What?

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"Here we go!"

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　Mr. Hyde pulled the handle that came flying out in front of him out of the ground.

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　The tip of the handle turned into a blade and changed into a spear-like shape.

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"What, it's just a special kind of earth magic. It is a simple magic that can strike magic into the ground and manipulate its shape and strength to some extent. Oh, of course I draw my blades.

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　I'm not sure if you make weapons with magic like Leona does. .......

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　Could it be that talented people like Leona-san and Hyde-san basically change the shape of magic and use it in battle?

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　Mr. Hyde, who was still surprised, laughed at me as he regained his grip on the spear in his hand to make sure it was in good condition.

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"You want to fight me, a man who knows all kinds of weapons, don't you?　Then I thought it would be better for you to use my magic."

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"That much for me ......"

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"It doesn't matter what country you're from or what strain of magic you have. If there is a man with a strong will and a desire for strength, I will always show him the way. That is my role as a leader.

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　With these words, Mr. Hyde readied his shield.

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"I'm already prepared, how about you?"

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"I'm ready to start, too.

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　He deploys his kotei and assumes his usual posture.

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　He cannot use the healing acceleration fist which consumes a lot of magic power. Then, I can return my fighting style to what it was a while ago.

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　As I watch Mr. Hyde's movement, I see him swinging his right hand with his spear in a big swing.

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"Nnnn!"

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"Nnnn!"

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　He threw his spear at me!

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　I am startled by the sudden attack, but I evade it by leaning my body, and this time he rushes at me with his shield ready.

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　He cancels the healing magic bullet in his palm and thrusts his left arm out to catch Mr. Hyde's thrust.

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　The impact is not small, but I still managed to block the attack itself.

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　From here, the healing punch..,

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"I guess I'm not as good as I used to be!　Then how about this!"

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　Mr. Hyde shoved his shield down, and then, "Dang!　and grabs the hilt that has come flying out of the ground, swinging it up from below.

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　He barely avoids it, but is chilled when he sees the weapon appear.

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"An axe... ......!"

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　I couldn't see it because it was hidden by the shield!

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　Almost seamless creation of a weapon!　Even though the weapon is not yet in its full potential, the strategy is too irregular!

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Watch your step!

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"Shima-shima--"

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　Just as I was distracted by the axe, Mr. Hyde unleashes a kick that hits me directly in the leg.

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　He takes advantage of this opportunity and slams his shield down on my torso, lifting me up and throwing me with great force.

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What?

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　I adjust my stance in the air and unleash a healing flying fist.

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　Mr. Hyde is surprised and holds up his shield, as if he didn't expect to be attacked while being thrown away.

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　The healing flying fist hits his shield, and a high-pitched metallic sound echoes.

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"Hahaha, that's intense ......!"

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　He was able to see through the Healing Flying Fist at the first sight. ......!

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　Trying to keep my composure, I try to approach Mr. Hyde as soon as I land.

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　In response to me, he threw his shield to the ground and magically created a new sword.

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"Come on, come on!"

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"Yes!"

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　A two-fisted axe and a sword.

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　It may seem unbalanced, but simply having twice as many hands makes it extremely troublesome.

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"Don't hit each other too hard, just jump into the pocket ......!"

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　I activate the Healing Acceleration Fist only once and accelerate at once, and after I hit Mr. Hyde's left hand sword with my basket hand, I hit him with the palm of my left hand which is covered with healing magic.

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"Huh!"

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　The bottom of my palm is blocked by the handle of the axe just before the direct hit, but I still forcefully push Mr. Hyde's body out of the way.

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　The sword in Mr. Hyde's hand is released by the impact, and it pierces the ground in front of me.

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"......!"

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　I feel a slight tremor as he backs away lightly.

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　It's a palm strike, but it must have had some force. Then, I'll follow up while I still can..,

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"I've been playing with you for a while now, and I've learned something."

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"......"

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"Indeed, you are as good as any young hero."

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　Mr. Hyde turns over and discards the cracked axe.

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　Now empty-handed, he rises slowly from his kneeling position, a grim look on his face.

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"But you only have eyes for the people you're fighting, for better or worse. You are still like that.

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　At the moment he said this, I noticed a trace amount of magic power emanating from the sword he had just thrust in front of me.

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　By the time I realized it, it was too late, and something like a cylinder was coming up from the ground at a tremendous speed, right in front of my abdomen.

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　He manipulated the ground with the magic power in his sword?　How is that possible?

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"......!"

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　Struck by a surprise, I give up my evasion and put my basket hand on the defensive.

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　I braced my stomach for the impact, and the column stopped just before it hit me.

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"...... stopped?"

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　No, Mr. Hyde stopped it. .......

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　The attack was completely out of my mind.

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　If he had the magic of earth system, he should have been able to assume......, but he couldn't because, as Mr. Hyde said, he was only concentrating on his movement and not looking around him.

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　As I was feeling down and reflecting on the situation, Mr. Hyde walked up to me with his big thighs and spoke to me after taking a big breath.

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"Usato!　You are strong!　You're incredibly strong!

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"What?　Oh, thank you!

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　I couldn't help but thank him out loud.

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　Mr. Hyde nodded his head in satisfaction at my response.

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"But you have by far the least experience with wizards. Or should I say, in your case, you do have some personal experience, but with someone too extreme?"

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"......"

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　Maybe so.

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　Looking back, most of the people I fought had a special way of fighting.

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　Mr. Karon, who was in a runaway state, just relied on his arm strength and huge amount of magical power, and had nothing to do with techniques.

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"Some wizards are good at remote activation as I mentioned earlier, and some are good at luring from a distance. Perhaps now you will always be on the back foot when dealing with them.

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"...... Yes."

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"Keep an open mind. That's one of the things you're missing. You are paying too much attention to your opponent's moves and not enough to everything else. In the previous hand-to-hand combat, you were so focused on the weapon that you were distracted from your feet, or you were so focused on me when I made you retreat that you didn't notice the sword with the magic power in it."

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　Mr. Hyde's words reminded me of the injuries I had sustained in the battle with Koga.

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　I was attacked in three places at the same time, in my shoulder, stomach, and leg.

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　That attack was also caused by my being too distracted by Koga's movements.　

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I was too distracted by Koga's movements, and that's why I got hit. Well, it's all well and good to talk big, but I was easily hit by the same thing myself. It's not cool."

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"Shut up!　I know that better than anyone!"

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　Hyde shouted back at Helena, who was probably watching our hand-to-hand combat and had been yelling at us.

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　Ms. Hyde said she had received a blow, but she was defending herself well, and I wouldn't call it a blow.

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　I was rather curious to see how strong Mr. Hyde would be if he really got into it.

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　He seems to be quite strong when you consider that he can use a wide variety of weapons and can also fight using the terrain of the earth system.

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"Well, let's see. We still have some time left, shall we continue?

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"Of course.

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　I nodded strongly at Mr. Hyde's words as he picked up his shield and created a halberd from the earth.

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　I began to discover what I had not seen before, what I had lacked.

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　At first, I was worried about many things, but from the bottom of my heart, I was glad that I had come to this meeting.

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