The battle for General Eishou came.
　I was in a state of high spirits since morning.

"Let's play today!

　At the breakfast table, I declare on a high note.

　One of the advice I received from the servants, a plan to lure the strongest men in the world to the summer title fight by playing an active role and provoking them. Today is the day to do it.

'Play?　What, what, what the hell are you going to do?　I have a bad feeling about this!

　At the end of the night, Sylvia is completely back to normal on the surface. She's really strong, she's really strong.

''She does it with only the thought of making it look flashy, or she tries to teach during the match, or she'll try to charm you with no regard for efficiency.
...... It's a headache.

　Yukari muttered with a hand to her temple. Too much to drink?

'It's about revitalizing the title game. Watch it, watch it, watch it - this season, but it's going to be a great summer season!
I'm not so sure it will work: ......
Too much. It's just too much.
Too much!
Yeah!

　We ended our lively breakfast with a high-five to Eco.

　It was so bleak the day before yesterday. Today, let's just relax.






Ah. Second ...... Issenza. Good morning.
Oh. Hey, Cheri. It's been a while.

　When I arrived at the arena, I found a short, kokeshi-like, round, dark-haired woman, the court magician Cheri, in the contestant's bleachers.

　Only a small number of contestants' officials are allowed to come and go here. In other words.

'Are you cheering for someone?'
'Yes, yes, well, yes. Your great-aunt will be competing.

　Heh, my great aunt is at .......

　...... hmmm?　I don't know, it's a little awkward, don't you think?　You used to have such a sharp tongue. Is it still that thing? Does the incident where I hit him and made him cry still have an effect on him?

"I'm sorry about that time.
'What?　...... Oh. No, it's not the kind of thing a single flashing star would care about.

　Cheri reacted with a look on her face as if she had just been told and remembered. Apparently, it wasn't. If so, why the awkwardness?

　I mean, you're calling me a flashback. It's very strange. What was it called before: ...... "you"?　Come to think of it, I've never been called by my name. Oh, I see.

"Don't be in awe that I'm the titleholder.
No, that's not what I'm talking about: ......

　This was different, too. Then what is it? I don't know anymore. ......


'--he's embarrassed, you know,'

Oh, great-aunt!

　As I was tilting my head, a cool old lady in a wide-brimmed triangular hat and big robe appeared from the aisle.
　Wow, she's so cool. She's just like a witch. So this is Cheri's great aunt?

It's nice to meet you, I'm Second. It's nice to meet you.
Oh, that's very nice of you. I'm Chester. You're the handsome one.
'The Monopoly. I'm not embarrassed. No, I'm not embarrassed. That's the only thing I'm going to correct!

　Beside the greeting, Cheri blushes and desperately denies it. It's like an answer to a question. I'm not going to be able to get rid of it. ...... I was a little relieved to see that you haven't changed.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. You can't be rude.

　Sylvia sneakily advised me. Thank you for this information. If I'm the temporary assistant section chief, and the head of Zephyr's First Court Sorcerer is the section chief, then this Chester-san is the head of the department for the time being.

''You were the head of the Court Martial Arts Division?　I used to be an adjunct instructor, a position I've never heard of.
Not these days. There was a time for these old bones.
Since your great-aunt's resignation, we haven't been able to find anyone good enough to serve as a court magician.

　Oh. So, that means that Mr. Chester is quite strong.

　...... No, no, no, no. It's just the day before yesterday that I decided not to get my hopes up.

"I heard my Cheri was taken care of. We should think of something to thank you for.
No, I'm just doing my job as a teacher.
Well, you're a great guy. Cheri, you're a good judge of character.
'Please don't!　"Not anymore,

　It seems that Cheri had introduced me to Chesta-san beforehand. From the way she spoke, she was probably complimenting me. That's why you're embarrassed. I see, cute little guy.

But how is your strength?　The "Colored Man
I'm not sure of his character, but I have more confidence in his abilities than anyone else.
Really. ...... Ouch.

　He secretly decoupins Sylvia's elbow as she mutters something unnecessary.

I'll see how well you do with your magic. Let's see how well you can do with magic.
Good luck in your first game.
You too, Shiny Flash.

　Something is expected of me, but I'm not going to do it for real. Today, I've decided to play.

　I'm not going to change my plan, even if the opponent is Cheri's great aunt.


　So, let's make the first game a spectacular one: ......!




　　* * *



　Wise General Muratti Tricolori. He was looking forward to this day to death.
　He couldn't help but feel that he could look into the abyss of further [magic].

　And two days ago - that turned out to be a certainty.

　A freakish man second firestorm competing in three title fights. He had won the Ichibanza. And that, too, with a display of power that was so overwhelming that it was ridiculous to say it was overwhelming.

　Absolutely, he knows something he doesn't yet know!

　Muratti was greatly excited at the thought. He didn't want to wait for the War of the Wise and Powerful, but he wanted to go and talk to him now. However, he was unable to take action due to his inherent communication problems.

　The next day, after watching the exhibition, Muratti felt a rush of excitement. I'm absolutely sure I'm going to hear something absolutely hilarious now. He knew that, but his lean, plump body didn't move. It would make me feel uncomfortable, I thought. Of course I wouldn't be able to speak well, or something like that. I'll see you tomorrow anyway, so what's the point? When it came time to act, all I could think of were excuses.

　He was a sluggish, fat man. From his childhood, he had been holed up in his room for more than thirty years, studying only his beloved [magic] incessantly. It was bound to happen. The only person he could talk to properly was his cousin Sarotti. He was his childhood friend and fellow otaku.

　Such as he was, he was also very active when it came to [magic] matters. Whether it's gaining experience, learning new [magic], or investigating the unique [magic] of demons, he frequently goes out by himself. However, it was a different story when others joined him there. He was afraid of strangers.


　He didn't try to meet with anyone, he didn't try to talk to anyone. The two names that were given to him were "Solitary Wisdom General" - a disgrace to him.

　Today, for the first time in years, he is trying to find his courage.
　He is pouring fuel desperately into the fire of the scarce courage and trying to move his huge body somehow.

'Hang in there, hang in there, Mura-sama!　Don't lose, don't lose, Master Murrah!

　With the cheers of friends at his back, it was time to go to the battle for the Eito Generals.







　Nir Weissroy, a participant in the General's Championship Match, was sitting on the bleachers with a relaxed expression on his face.

　He will be 128 years old this year. If you ask me if this is because of his age, that's not the case.
　The race of elves is somewhat late maturing, although there are individual differences. Their lifespan is about five times that of humans, and their growth rate is slower than that of humans.

　In other words, 128 years old is about 25 years old in humans. In the case of Nil, its mental age is less than 20 years old.

　Hence, he was optimistic.

　The semifinals of the tournament to determine the challenger for the Eishou Tournament, Nir Weissroy versus Alpha Promenade. If he won this match, Nil would be able to make Alpha his own, as he had longed for. This is a promise made between the Viceroy family, which is the great house of magic in the Elven world, and the Promenade family, which is a relatively new magic family in the Elven world, and the two families. It will never be reversed.

　Nil was dazzled by greed (tits) and never thought about losing to the Alpha. She was the daughter of a heir of the Weisroy family and a promenade or some other trivial family. It was her first time participating in the War of the Eizi Generals, and she was 28 years younger than me, so it was only natural to think that there was no way she could win. In fact, there was a difference in strength between them.


I'm not going to be able to say that. That guy is getting ahead of himself.

　The two people facing each other in the center of the arena were Second Firstest, the burned-out and rude man who had gotten involved with Nil the other day, and Chesta, the former head of the court sorcerers' group.

　Nil observed Second's face from a distance, muttering wildly and hatefully, as if he forgot his usual polite language, probably because no one was watching him. However, his expression quickly returned to one of composure.

''After all that aggravation of me, I guess I'm going to lose my first game?　Ha, that's funny.

　It's bound to be defeated - it wasn't just Nil who thought so. Everyone who knew 【Magic Arts】 thought so.

　The fact that Second has even raised his 【Artsmanship】 in addition to 【Swordsmanship】 was revealed yesterday. If that was the case, it was only natural to think that there was no way he would have the time to become proficient in 【Magic Arts】.

　In addition, the opponent was that Chesta. This is the opponent of the 'Flame Witch' who is renowned as the strongest court magician in the Castal Kingdom.

　I'm sure that anyone would think that their "specialty" must be stronger than those who are dabbling in swordsmanship, archery, and sorcery.

"Good luck with that. Second first test.

　Hence, the high ground.

　The hateful man would lose, the woman he loved would get it, and, oh, oh, and Eishou, too.
　Nil was in a smooth sailing mood right now, with a bright future ahead of him.



''--start!''

　The referee's order was given.
　Finally, the first round of the Eishin War has begun.

　Now, let's see what happens with ....... The moment he saw the state of the second, Nil opened his eyes involuntarily.

　The second was, to his surprise, deploying a "corporate-type" magic circle.


''Ha, hahaha!　Stupid!

　Nil scoffed.

　'Everyone thinks this. ''There's no way I'll be able to chant in time.

　The corporal type is the strongest and weakest. It is the most powerful, but due to the length of its chanting, it is of little use in an opponent's battle.

''I can't help it, that guy.''

　Nil's sneer turned to a sneer. In his eyes, Second was a "small fry" no matter what you think. I can't help but wonder, "What the hell is this guy doing?

　Chester must have felt the same way. The moment she saw the magic circle deployed at the feet of the second and realized it was the corporal form, she quickly approached it.

　Then, without a moment's pause, she chanted 《Fire Attribute, Sanno Type》. The preparation time is short, but the power is perfect [magic].

"He's going to decide. I guess that's it.

　Nill's expectation is that the second went down with this samino type, and he was beaten by a succession of hits of the Ichino type as it is. I think that the reason why Chesta approached is probably in anticipation of the Ichino Kata's consecutive blows.

　Moreover, when the second discarded the chanting of the Ichino type in the middle and cut back with the Ichino type, there was also the aim that it created its own chanting time by receiving the attack, and counterattacked. In that case, being in close proximity was very advantageous for Chesta. The short distance between them made it difficult to offset.

The fact that you are able to judge that much in this one moment is as good as the Flame Witch. Is the finals going to be tricky?''

　As early as possible, Nir starts thinking about what happens after Chesta wins and after his own victory over Alpha.


　...... But. Immediately after, that prediction is overturned in a surprising way.


''--?　What?!

　Chesta's "Fire Attribute, Sanno Type" activated and struck the second's abdomen.

　For sure, it should have been a direct hit.

　And yet.


''Why didn't it go down!

　Everyone was astonished.

　The second did not go down.

　Even his opponent, Chesta, could not hide his expression of surprise.


　-- There was a certain fact that only Second and General Muratti were clearly aware of on this occasion.

　It was the relationship between the damage to HP ratio and the down effect.
　The down effect in【Magic】Sanno type must be "damage that can reduce HP by 10% or more".

　This is a fact that only those who were born and raised in a world where 【Magic】 as a game has been analyzed down to the smallest detail, or those who study the details of 【Magic】 as a hobby, will know.

　In other words. In the common sense of the audience, "It's strange that he doesn't go down after eating the Sanno kata in the morrow. In Muratti's common sense, "It's bad enough that he can't even shave off 10% of his HP after being hit by a Sanno Kata. That's what happens.


　...... And.
　The preparation of the corporal form is completed.


You're kidding ......

　Nil was horrified.

　This is the first time in more than a hundred years that the corporal form has been used in the long history of the War of the Eizou. That is also true. Even if you try to use it, you will always be taken down while chanting. There was no way they could activate it on a rare occasion.


''That's right!　All right, get in close!

　Nil yelled out.

　Chesta had closed the distance between him and Second to the limit.

　The corporal type is an extremely powerful ranged attack skill. If you get close to it, because of its too wide attack range, Second will be unable to activate it because it will involve itself. Chesta thought so.


　............ but.

　The opponent was crazy.
　Especially this morning, they were even crazier.

　No matter what anyone said, they said "play" and wouldn't listen.

　And.



　With a big smile, Second shot the 《Lightning Attribute, Corporal Type》 - into his body (・・・・) with a big smile.







''?!


　Instantly, the entire arena was filled with astonishment and confusion.

　Everyone had only two things to think about.　

Didn't that guy just blow himself up? That and "What the hell is that magic?! That is.


　Dazzling flashes of light beamed out, and a thunderous roar echoed throughout the area.

　In the center of the arena, the blitzes raged like dragons in the center of the arena. All the spectators could sense the hair-raising killing power in each of those streaks of light.


　It was not the fire, water, wind or earth attributes, a [magic] that had never been seen before, a [magic] that couldn't be possible. A special attribute that even Wise General Muratti was seeing for the first time. The power that is only allowed to the Spiritual Great King Angolmore and his master - lightning attribute magic.



''U...... Gehoho......''

　A man appeared from the depths of the lightning that was gradually calming down.

　The man's entire body was covered in wounds. He was bleeding from everywhere, and some parts of his beautiful white skin were burned to a crisp as you can see.


　As opposed to ....... The old woman lying beside it, unconscious, was nearly unharmed.

　That means that the first few shots of the blitzes, which were fired repeatedly at a crunching range, were "fatal". All subsequent blasts were nullified by the dueling system.


　The sorcerer had such poor HP.

　On the contrary, swordsmiths have an easy increase in HP due to their close range combat profession. In addition, Second, who was also an archer, a summoner, and most importantly, who had raised his [Shield Technique] skill to almost a high level for training with Eco, had tens of times more HP than Chesta.

　Hence, Second was able to withstand the [Lightning Attribute, Corporal Type]. In exchange for a strong and long pain.


　...... instantly. He had taken a performance. Rather than the intense pain caused by the electric shocks that burned his entire body, he put on a performance to greatly enliven the battle for the Eishou and lure the strongest men to the summer title fight.

　It was called a game, and no one would be able to deal with it. For him, nothing hurts more than defeat.



Sh...... winner, second first test!

　The judge declares in confusion. But judgment is judgment.



　Thus. The memorable first game of the War of the Eizi Generals was

　The first game of the battle against the Eishin ended in an astonishing result of victory by a second suicide attack.