"-Lieutenant Colonel of the Army of the Orangi Kingdom, Davidoff, sir!

　A man in his mid-thirties, dressed in a military uniform, introduced himself with a salute so crisp you could almost hear the sound of a shush, bowed to the crowd and King Castal's Mine, and then stepped out forcefully into the center of the arena.

　He was tall and slender but muscular, with a strong, bony, dark-skinned face that looked very military.


"Zipangu ambassador, second first test.

　At any rate, I've named myself back, but ...... Orangi Kingdom?　I've never heard of it.

　As I was hatin', Commander Davidoff bowed his head at a blunt angle and opened his mouth.


'My Lord Firstest. With all due respect, sir, I hope you will forgive me for the disrespect I have caused you with regard to the match that is about to take place.


　He has a strangely stiff tone and says things that he doesn't even bother to say no to. It seems like a military man, but it's hard to do it the other way around when you're treated like that.


It's not a matter of course. I'd rather not be in awe of it, even at this time before the game.

'That's ...... grateful for your kind words. Indeed.


　Oh, shit, there's been a change in behavior.


I've always been curious. His Excellency, General Valthelemon, you have my approval, and I will find out for myself.
'General?　Who's that?
'What?　You're not fooling me!
No, I simply don't know.
And ...... you don't know about the goddess of war?
I'm new to this.
There's a limit to that: ......

　Commander Davidoff puts his hand to his forehead in dismay.


　But I think I understand something. So General Valtelemon is the current God's rank of fighter.

　So, you mean to say that there are two contestants from the Oranj Kingdom who are fighting for the God's throne?


"The Oranj Kingdom has great physical strength.
''You don't even know that: ...... When it comes to the Orangi Kingdom Army, it's the right of the body arts (Gongge). If you underestimate them, they will hurt you.
Hey, you call yourself a gonzo, but you only have two contestants.
'Only the best one in the Army can compete. You don't know that, but it's finally real: ......

　Are they making fun of you?


"Bow to each other!　Ready!

　At the ref's command, Davidoff immediately stood upright, then gave another snappy bow, and then readied his raw fist.

　No equipment, huh? Is he quite confident, or is it just a weird obsession? I feel like it's the latter because I'm a military man. You can't point a weapon at a civilian or something like that, Nantka.

　But still, it's a shame that only one person from the Orangi Kingdom Army, which is that excited about [body arts], can't be allowed to compete (・・・・・・).


''Before we competed, there were only two contestants, one from your army and the general, right?　It's kind of sad, isn't it? Wouldn't it be nice to have more entries from the Army?
............ is...

　When I suggested it, Davidoff laughed, a breath escaping his mouth after a frequent silence.

'You really, really don't know, do you?'
What the hell, I'm curious.
His Excellency, General Barthélémon.
What?
No one wants to compete because of that man.


　Hmm.

　In other words, none of them felt like they could beat that general. That they are demoralized to fight even before they get out.

　...... I see. Well, let's not get our hopes up.


...... One thing I would like you to do for me.

　As I'm thinking about the general, Davidoff says something like that to me.

'Alright, I'll ask you one thing in return for all you've taught me.

　He nodded pleasantly. Then Davidoff pulled his chin lightly, tightened his sides, and said as he got into a fighting stance.


'Please, give it your all (...).

Okay.


　Uh-oh.



...start!


　Oh dear, I said that at the last minute.


　............ It's no use, we're changing plans.



!

　The first move, a dash punch with the Dragon Horse Body Technique.

　As soon as the preparation is complete, he immediately activates it, approaches just in time, and strikes the ground when he launches the punch.

　Then, the body floats in the air. And it moves in the air with the inertia.

''Nah, ah, ......!

　Davidoff hurriedly began to prepare for the Kakugyo Body Technique. Is he aiming to play it with a square row of spinning kicks?

　Sweet. It's obvious that he's puzzled by the faster than expected pause. And Kakugyo is too weak as a blocking hand. It was good to be strong here with the Dragon King.


''That's not possible!

　Nice reaction.

　Third move, I jumped directly over Davidoff's head while preparing the Dragon Horse Body Technique again in the air.

　I landed behind him and simultaneously activated the Dragon Horse Body Jutsu.

　The acceleration of the dash punch is tremendous. I'm sure you're not going to be able to get a good idea of what I'm talking about. He swung his right leg straight out of the air, no longer able to stop it, with a face that said, "Geez.


'

　The moment my fist and Davidoff's foot collide, the air vibrates with too much impact.

　Ryoma and Kakugyo, both very powerful attacks, but the difference in power is obvious.

　Davidoff's attack was crushed by a moronic attack, and he swooped backwards, screaming inaudibly, and spun three times on the ground with the momentum.


''Give my regards to the general.

　Normally, I would approach on foot and exchange a few words before going for a tome, but this time, since the request was for "all-out", I wouldn't do anything so lenient.

　As soon as my post-Ryoma rigidity was released, I closed the distance with all-out sprinting, and as soon as I was in the effective range, I prepared the 《Kakuyo Body Technique》 and immediately activated it.

　By twisting his body and releasing a spinning kick in a vertical direction, he can perform a somersault, or summer salt kick-like feat.
　This is not only a "show-off" technique, but also a counterattack from the opponent, and it's a very important technique.


　In other words, he's not slacking off. Do you understand?



That's it!　Winner, second first test!


　As expected, it was over quickly, but I can't break my promise.

　However, the crowd seems to have sprung up quite a bit, probably because of "Samasso".

　That was good.






　Now, the final game.

　My opponent, my butler, will be Cubero.


You can take your clothes off if you want.
No, I'm dressed like this. As First Test Steward, I would like to face Master Second.
Okay.

　He's still in his tight butler's uniform. It's not so hot to look at, but let's respect his wishes here.


Phew. ......

　Cubero exhaled one breath and meditated as if to concentrate, and waved his slack-jawed hand plodding across his body.


　Good, relax - and just as I thought that, I suddenly remembered.


'Master Second,'
...... Yeah.


　It's like that time (...).

　But the clear difference is .......



'I would like you to meet with me.'


　Every word is the same as it was then. However, not a shred of nervousness could be seen in that man's face.

　He was so afraid of me. Now, without a shred of hesitation, they are not going to step back, not even for a moment.


　...... You've grown up, Cubero.

　I'm proud to say you're the steward of the First Test.


'Cubero. I, for one, love a spirited fellow like you.
...... I'm honored. I couldn't be happier.


　A tearful yatzume.

　I can't help but thrust out my right fist. Oh, my face can't help but break out in a smile.

　The hand that was held out modestly at first. But gradually, it has become more and more powerful.


　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on it.

　Our eyes met, and from either side, we laughed.



'--Rei to each other!　Ready!


　A quiet moment passes.
　Slowly we move away and get into position, our fists ready for each other.

　We don't put on any equipment.
　To recreate that time. To confirm the difference from that time.

　Now, you have to show them.
　You have to show them that your fists still can't reach me.


Start.

　His first move, a leap from the "Dragon Horse Body Technique".

　Cuvelo's second move is ...... "Dragon King Body Art"!

What do you think?
Best.

　That's nice, really. I had read that since he showed it once in the last game, he would come up with that countermeasure during the wait. This is my faith in Cubero.

　That's why I prepare the 《Kaku Gyoko Jutsu》 in the air while showing the landing in front of Cubero.

''

　Sensing keenly, Cubero immediately cancelled the Dragon King and began to prepare for the Angular Body Technique.

''Oraa!''
d*mn!

　Third move, just after landing, a samasso by Kakugyo. Cubero blocked this by hitting Kakugyo with a spinning kick.

　Fifth move, I chose to follow up with the Flying Body Technique. A punch powerful enough to accumulate.

　Cubero's response, the sixth move was the Silver General Body Technique. Is this an attempt to crush the flying car before I activate the flying car?


　Not bad. It's not bad, but it lacks ...... sharpness.


''Wha, what ......!

　Just as Cubero's Silver General Body Technique was about to be activated, I cancelled the Flying Body Technique and activated the Infantry Body Technique.

　Normally, with infantry, I would lose firepower to the Silver General. It's no wonder that Cuvelo's bewilderment is inevitable.


　...... I've given you guys a few hints a few times, but I also understand that it's still not a skill that can be learned in this short period of time.

　Yes, there's still a long way to go.
　Slowly, slowly, you'll grow.


　Then watch. The real pleasure of fighting for the throne.


"...oh, my God!

　The moment the punch by the Silver General was delivered, Cubero must have realized it. He gulped and opened his eyes.

　That's right. When the timing of the activation of the same system of skills is brought within 0.02 seconds difference, the speed and direction of the fist are aligned, and the collision is .......


''It will cancel (...)


　The silver general is offset, or nullified, by the infantry.

　Fighting God's position is a battle between attacks with a short reach. Since they always collide at close range, the timing of skill activation is easy to be missed, and the trajectory of punches and kicks are easy to be read. Therefore, this game develops into a game where you have to figure out how to counteract or not.

　The same thing I pointed out to the dwarves in the Kongo fight can also be said of Cubero's Silver General Body Technique. ''Not enough ingenuity to not offset them.''


　And between the rigidity after Silver General and the rigidity after Infantry, the latter is shorter.

''Bufu!''

　My "infantry body technique" is plunged into the face of Kyubero.

　As soon as I did, I followed up with a jumping kick using my "Guillermo Bodywork". I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.


　Mischief ...... and I had the feeling that I was completely in.

　Just as I thought, Cubero was flung wide and down to the ground at the same time as the critical hit was activated.

　There was no more way to avoid the last move, my 《Long King Body Technique》.


''I'm looking forward to the next one.''
...... Yeah, totally, is ......!


　We still have a long way to go. We can still cultivate.
　You've got to learn to counteract the offsetting, and then you've got to learn to counteract the offsetting, and then you've got to go to .......

　Hey, ain't this fun?　Cubero.
　Mevion is soooo much fun.
　Yeah, it's never been this much fun.


That's it!　Winner, second first test!



　　* * *




Kuh-hahahahahaha!

　Splendid!　That's really impressive!

　What an instructional match against that skilled butler, blowing Davidoff away in just three moves!

　Most of all, his offsetting prowess, his ability to stand up without a hitch, his skill in every detail, it's a match made in heaven!


Second first test...


　I couldn't stand it any longer and raised my voice in the bleachers.

　No, it's not enough. You can't convey this excitement!


Second Ooohhhhhh. ！！！！


　I stood on the chair, put my feet on the railing, and shouted again.


'Kuh-ha!'

　That man, he's looking at me with his eyes rolled back in his head.

　Oh, what an exultation it is to see me in those eyes!


　Yes, this is a good time to tell them right here: ......!




Second!　When this me wins--be my son-in-law (・・・・)!