A [Black Mage]...[Brave man]? It's not the same as it was with Fenix, only this time the partner is amazing.　It's not just a matter of time and timing.　What about that lemme?　It's a good thing that they're not," he said, "but Aerialism is not the solution to the problem of black magic being so plain. So, that's fine, right? We have to crush each other head on, when you're a [Black Mage]...

I guess I didn't know what I was talking about, the two of us fighting.

　The [Brave Man of the Bombing] is smiling somewhat regretfully. His gaze is not only on us, but also on the audience.

　A strong man and a strong man are on the same team, but they add up.
　But by combining their strengths, the range of their tactics expands.

　They may have failed to capture it because they were strong and challenged it with the perception that it was a rare event.

''Or maybe this will be a receptacle to scoop up people like you.

　I agreed with Mr. Fellows' philosophy and concept itself.
　So much so that if only the goal was not to eliminate the existing dungeon attack, there would have been no problem.

　He looked at Belito.

''I don't mind if you refuse, but I do have one favor to ask. I'll give my all for the next blow. If it comes true, I'd like to see which is better, Verito-dono's magic or mine.

　Belito looks at me. The desire to comply was palpable enough.
　I nod back to her.

　If she asks for a comparison of strength, I will comply and then win.
　Because the brave man she admires would do so.

　He holds the battle axe above his head.
　Belito wears a giant's fist.

　The two sides collide, unobstructed by anything.

　The axe intercepts the approaching fist, and the sound of an explosion that shakes the eardrums spreads across the hall.
　Just like the [Brave Man of the Fierce Wind], he also poured all of his power into the blow.

　Even though they were spectral spirits, they were of different ranks.
　They were all like pieces of the four great spirits. The larger the fragment, the more blessings the spirit could give to the contractor.

　His altered spirit was like a large shard.
　The giant's fist was tattered and could no longer be identified as a fist. A broken pillar, or something like that.

　He, the axe wielder, hadn't left.
　But it was only a matter of time.

　Its upper body was gouged out, and its cross-section glowed white and pale.
　The upper left half of his body was gone.

"Where do I go to get a rematch?

I don't work in a dungeon.

It's a shame.

　The remaining magical bodies (avatars) return to magic, melt into space and disappear.

　Ejection.

　The game is over. That's how we got through the second round.

　So far, the audience has been impressed.
　I'm not going to be able to get my hands on any of them.

　And that he can strike down his opponents head-on, while helping his partners to fight them.

　So far, the feel is not bad.
　But I have some concerns.

　It's something that hasn't been a problem for him because he's won so well.
　A brave woman who is muddy and tenacious and reaches for victory without caring about the appearance.

　A style that she truly admired and was bound to suffer a setback.

　Her opponent in the third round was Philip and the others.
　He, more than anyone else, should know his sister.

　If his opponents up to this point are strong opponents, he is a difficult opponent.
　We left the field with Belito by our side, who was receiving applause from the audience, who loved serious competition.

　◇

Really ... he won.

　[Warrior] Alba mutters with a bitter face.

''Reme-san's movements are also so good that it's hard to believe he's a [Black Mage], and above all, it's a combination. They are breathing in sync with each other. I wonder if Reme-san is more in tune with it. It's impressive to watch him make good decisions even in situations where he would have failed if he was out of alignment for a second.

　[Ice Brave] Beulah blurts out as she puts a finger to her lower lip.

'Each one is seemingly no big deal. A wall, a decoy, receiving magical cover, etc. But the place and combination of uses is not good. It's very well thought out, really.

　[Holy Knight] Alba clicks her tongue at Lark's words.

''Keh, why didn't you do it when you were at our house?

If you did, would you have marketed it as "The Moveable Black Mage"?

　Lark asks, and Alba scratches her chin, giving her a subtle look.

'There's nothing unusual about it.

''If I had done that, even if I had received it, I wouldn't be in the fourth position now. It would have cost me a lot of black magic instead of agile moves. In order to demonstrate movement during the competition, I think you have to make sure you have room for thought. Thinking is essential to magic as well. With the computational power of the brain, it would have been impossible to do both, wouldn't it?

　Everyone now understands that Leme's presence and the surge in rank were not unrelated.

''We already know you're smart.

''I'm sorry, I was disappointed that senior Alba's brain is a bit of a disappointment, so I answered seriously.

You're getting a little cocky, aren't you?

'[Brave] is about as interesting as it gets, though. I know a healthy thin taste is good for you, but what people want is an exciting, dark taste.

Well that's true, isn't it?　Lately there have been a lot of comments on videos like "I want to be beaten to a pulp by Beulah", right?
Popularity is justice in an adventurer's eyes. No matter how disgusting it may be from a human perspective, there it is.

I feel the same way, senior Alba.

'Oh?　What's the most annoying thing about me?

'What do you think of our leader?　My favorite best friend is tagging along with a strange demon, though.

　Béla talked me out of it, and my attention returned to my companions as I listened to the post-fight commentary.

　Alba's "Don't ignore me! He responds to Béla, who ignores the words "I'm sorry," but he also ignores the words

'Hmm, oh. I'm enjoying it. It's just...

　It's a great opportunity. It's great to support each other to win, but just like Miss Nicola's one-on-one victory just now, he might as well have the opportunity to defeat his opponent on his own strength alone.

　If that happened, as expected, there would be a little less messing around.

　In the next match, that one-on-one opportunity came around to Reme.