As soon as the match started, the Beast King struck. I catch it from the front and avoid it by twisting my body to flush it out. I jump back once and this time, I'm going to attack from here.

''Light, pierce me, shining holy spear, Shining.......''
Late.

　He was pushed by the beast king's shield that flew in like a bullet and lost his stance. Kuh, has it stopped the magic chanting? I pay off my wooden sword as it is to check it, and take the distance again.
　However, a chase thrust has been released as if it had read this. When I thought I had ducked the thrust that was aimed at my chest, the thrust came close to my throat again in quick succession.
　Two-step thrust! His head is turned to the side and the tip of the sword pierces right next to his ear. 'Watch out!
　We can't be on the back foot. We have to go on the offensive!

"Multiple!

　A small magic circle unfolds from underneath my feet to the ground one after another.

''Mm?''

　The Beast King stops the chase when a magic circle suddenly appears. Well, that's what happens. But this is just a bluff, a trap, to stall the opponent.

"Boost!

　Use your body-strengthening magic to close in on the Beast King with your explosive leg power! Okay, I got it! I knew we were going to win.

"Axel.

　The next moment when the Beast King murmured that, the figure I thought I had captured disappeared and my wooden sword slashed the sky in the void.

''Wha...?

　Feeling a presence from behind me in my stupor, I crouched down almost reflexively and the Beast King's wooden sword swung horizontally over my head. I escaped from the spot while rolling as it was, and adjusted my stance. What the hell was that!

'Avoid this one! Don't do it, Winter's Night.
'Was that........by any chance unattributed magic?
Yes. It's my unattributed magic, Axel.

　I knew it. I don't know... I'm not sure if this is instantaneous or if it's something that lasts for a certain amount of time. I'm not sure if it's an instantaneous thing or something that lasts for a certain amount of time.

I'm not sure what kind of magic it is.
It's just a magic that increases the speed of the body. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. I'm sure most people wouldn't be able to react to that kind of speed, but I'm surprised you were able to avoid it.

　Apparently, it's pure acceleration magic. I guess the magic barrier is to protect the body from super speed.

'I see, I understand very well. You have some good magic.
Right?
So I'll take advantage of it. Axel.

　I activate my acceleration magic. In an instant, it passed by the Beast King and my wooden sword, which I had unannounced, ended up swinging away.
　Huh? The timing wasn't right. I thought I hit the body, but I swung my sword after I passed by the Beast King. It's pretty hard to use if you're not used to it. I thought I moved a bit, but the sense of movement is off.

''Wha...! Oh, my God, that was...!
It's surprisingly difficult. But next time I'll make a guess.

　I approach the Beast King at super speed. My opponent activates "Accel" and with the same acceleration, we violently strike each other, duck, jump back, and strike again. The sword strikes in rapid succession like lightning, and they match and shoot down in the same way. I'm gradually getting used to this speed. I wonder if my ability to think is also getting faster.
　To us who are in the same accelerated world, this is a normal battle, but it must be difficult for the people around us to follow it with their eyes.
　And I have a way to double that speed even more. From the accelerator.

BOOST!

　Boom! And then another acceleration. The acceleration by magic and the acceleration by leg power. The speed of God's speed that would make it impossible to even follow it with your eyes. It's instantaneous, but I get an ultra-acceleration that far surpasses the 'accelerator'.

''Wha?''

　I was behind the Beast King in an instant and pressed the wooden sword to its neck with a snap.

''Checkmate.''
I don't know what that word means, but I'm afraid I've lost.

　Raising his hands, His Majesty the Beast King admitted that he had lost. Seeing this, the judge raised his right hand wide.

''The winner, Lord Mochizuki Fuyuyo!

　That voice of the referee triggered a round of applause from the arena's audience. To be honest, I thought that I would be booed if I defeated the king of that country, but it seems that my fears were unfounded.

I didn't expect you to be a user of Axel. I'm sure I had absolute confidence in my own magic, and it seems I was arrogant. You must be warned.
No, well, ha-ha-ha.

　Laughing and deceiving. Attributeless magic is personal magic. There aren't many users who are the same. There are some magic that are similar in the same lineage, though. So I don't blame His Majesty the Beast King for letting his guard down. This time, it's a foul, to say the least.
　But you didn't let me use the six attribute magic. Oh, I can't activate it if the spell chanting is interrupted too. Well, usually wizards are the rear guard, so there's no need to chant.
　If only they could activate it without chanting, like unattributed magic...



　That night, a light party was held at the royal palace. It seems to be a celebration of Olga-san's return and a welcoming party for Yumina, the Princess of Belfast, with Mismid's chief vassals, influential nobles, and the major great merchants welcoming her.
　Since it wasn't a full-fledged banquet, there was no need to dress in formal attire, but I was made to change because it was a special occasion.
　A black vest over a plentiful white top and bottom. A wide navy blue sash and many layers of long white cloth wrapped around the body. If I wore a turban with this, I would look like any Sinbad or Aladdin.
　In the standing-room-only party hall, everyone was enjoying conversation and feasting on their food.
　Including the guest of honor, Yumina, Else, Linse, and Yae are still not here. I wonder if they are being made to dress up in formal attire over there as well. I don't think it's strange since I put amber on the guards.

''Hey, Fuyao-dono. That outfit looks good on you,

　With a glass of champagne in hand, Rion-san came in, taking off his armor and dressed in a tailcoat. It seems that the Blitz family is originally descended from barons, so they must be used to this kind of occasion.

''I mean, it would have been fine for me to dress like Leon-san...''

　Whether it looks good on me or not is another matter. Well, it's a good thing this is the case because I'd have to shrug my shoulders to be next to Rion-san in the same outfit. It hurts my glass heart to be compared to a handsome man.

''So, um, where is Origa-dono?''
I didn't see it, but...

　Pretending to be casual, Rion-san asks me. Come to think of it, there is no sign of her, the other guest of honor. I wonder if she's here yet? The fidgeting and restless knight-sama looks around the hall with a wry smile.

''Fuyao-san!''

　With such a voice, I was suddenly hugged from behind by a thudding hug around my waist. I'm sure you'll be able to see the ears of a small fox twitching beneath you as you turn around.

I'm not sure what to expect.

　She patted the head of a fox girl in a pretty dress. And behind Alma stood a well-built, smiling gentleman with a white beard. The ears stretched out from his white-haired head and his long, thick tail. Oh, could it be.

''I'm Orba, Alma's father.

　I knew it. While holding the proffered hand, I look at the father and son of the fox. The older you get, the more white hair you get mixed in with your ears and tail....

'Hi, I'm Fuyao Mochizuki. Fuyao is my name and Mochizuki is my family name.
Oh, you were born in Yisheng?

　It's been a while since I heard this phrase.

"Believe it or not, I'm Leon Blitz of the First Knight's Club of Belfast!

　I'm chewing and biting. Rion-san follows me in a temper tantrum and shakes hands with Orba-san. Well, the fact that he is Alma's father means that he is also Olga-san's father, so it's not surprising.

'Thank you so much for escorting my daughters,'
Yeah, yeah, that's what we're supposed to do!

　Biting, biting. It's too much of a tempest, no matter how much it is. I'm not trying to be helpful, but I somehow talk to Mr. Orba.

"What do you do for a living, Mr. Olba?
'I am a trader. I get a lot of good stuff from Belfast, too.

　A tradesman. Apparently they deal in all sorts of things.

I've recently managed to acquire a "shogi" (Japanese chess) and am thinking of selling it here. His Majesty the King of Belfast is fond of playing it too, I hear.
'What? Do you play chess?

　I don't know when that happened. Apparently it was written in the letter Origa-san sent me and that's why I was interested in it.

'I have a set of shogi, would you like me to give it to you?'
'Oh, really! I appreciate that. I just wanted to see the real thing once.

　I believe I have the chess I made on the journey in the carriage.

'Then we'll deliver it tomorrow. I have some business to attend to, so could you deliver it to Mr. Leon and Ms. Orba? I'm sure Mr. Olga knows the rules, so he can teach us.
'What? Me? !

　Suddenly dumped by himself, Leon-san became flustered.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. I've heard that he often serves as a chess partner.
'Oh, it's that General Leon! Well, that's something I'd love to have you come to my house to talk to us about.

　Orba smiled and spoke to Leon with a smile. I don't have any problems with my daughter's marriage, because of her family background. I hope Orba-san will like her. Well, when it comes to marriage, it depends on how you both feel about it, so it may be none of your business.

Ha! Then we'll see you later!

　Rion is standing upright and immobile. He's still so hard, this guy.
　When I was worried about the overly serious knight next to me, the hall suddenly started to buzz.
　Hmm? What's going on?