Chapter 68
Round 4 of the Festival of the God of War has begun.
Annerose is sitting in the front row of the audience seats, waiting for a certain match.
With her light blue hair being brushed by the wind, her eyes of the same color are focused on the arena. The number of spectators has gone up a bit from yesterday, but more than half of the seats are still empty.
Jou-chan, you also here to see that guys match?
(T/N: Jou or Ojou is a relatively neutral way of addressing young ladies or girls. Then the suffix -chan or -san is a reflection of how familiar you purport to be to the lady/girl OR a reflection of the amount of respect. The former consideration is for someone you know, the latter consideration is for complete strangers.)
Hearing a voice calling out to her, Annerose turns around.
As I recall, you are
Quinton.
The Quinton who is like a rough-looking pro wrestler sits heavily into the seat next to Anneroses.
You also watched the match yesterday in Round 3, didnt you?
I did, yes. From your tone, you also?
I had no intention to, but just happened to see it. Jiminas Round 3 match, what did you think?
Quinton sprays his legs forward while asking Annerose.
At the very least, I dont believe that his opponent just happened to trip by himself to allow him a lucky win.
Me neither. That guy definitely did something. I couldnt tell what it was that he did, but thought maybe you caught it, Annerose-san of the Seven Swords of Begalta.
Quintons insolent gaze is met by Anneroses sharp eyes.
But quickly, Annerose turns her face away and crosses her legs. The slit in her skirt reveals a glimpse of her white legs.
Ive already discarded that name. Now I am only Annerose.
Well sorry then. Its a bit late, but congratulations on passing the Trial of the Goddess.
Thanks.
So, could it be that even Jou-chan didnt catch it? What that guy did?
Y-, yea, I couldnt catch it either.
So answers Annerose with a slight pout.
It was beyond my expectations that I would overlook it. It completely caught me off guard. However I thought I saw Jimina-kuns left hand move.
Hou, his left hand.
But I couldnt tell what it was that he did with his left hand. The only thing I can say is that whatever it was, it was incredibly fast.
Hmph. Then that means my guess was off.
Quinton snorts as if hes lost interest.
Guess?
I thought he had used a forbidden artifact or something.
I see I suppose that possibility also cannot be crossed out.
Either way, todays match will make everything clear.
Agreed. His opponent is that Undefeatable Myth Goldoh Kinmekki.
I dont know him personally, but apparently hes famous? Something about him never having lost a fight before.
For better or worse, he is famous indeed.
So says Annerose with a wry smile.
Is he strong?
Let me see how to put it So Ive fought in a few different countries. Ive been in actual battle, and have also participated in several tournaments. In tournaments in the past, Ive been matched with Goldoh Kinmekki three times.
Hou if hes never lost before, that means that you lost to him all three times?
Annerose shoots Quinton a light glare.
As if. All three times, we didnt fight. Whenever he meets a strong opponent, he runs away.
Hah? What the hell?
He makes sure to never fight against an opponent that he has a chance of losing to. He only participates in fights with guaranteed victory, and the other ones? He just forfeits. His nickname is Undefeatable Myth. After all, its true that he would never lose. Though it seems that he hates that nickname and is going around calling himself Sure-Win Golden Dragon.
Sure win and Undefeatable. Its true that both sound the same but have completely different connotations.
Quinton barks out a laugh.
So in other words, we cant expect anything from Undefeatable Myth-san?
Not quite, maybe.
Annerose smiles with only one corner of her mouth.
Nn, what do you mean?
Its true that Undefeatable Myth only fights opponents that hes sure to win, and climbs tournaments that way. However, hes actually even won the championship in several small-scale tournaments.
Hou so hes not really that weak.
Quintons eyes turn sharp.
Indeed. His strength is in accurately gauging difference in strength. And he did not forfeit the match with Jimina. In other words
I get it.
Quinton laughs with a mad glint in his eyes.
Even Undefeatable Myth could not see through Jiminas true strength.
That, or that Jimina really is a coward relying on the power of an artifact or some other external aid.
In addition, Undefeatable Myth has only ever fought opponents that he was sure to win against. Which means that hes never displayed his true strength either.
Now its gotten interesting.
Indeed, it will be interesting for sure.
Quinton laughs like a beast, while Annerose licks her lip.
Then the two of them direct their full attention towards the arena.
Amidst a rain of cheers, Jimina Sehnen and Goldoh Kinmekki are both facing off against each other.
The only people in the audience who understand the true meaning of this match are, as of this moment, only two.
Round 4, Match 6: Goldoh Kinemekki vs. Jimina Sehnen! Battle start!!
Then begins the match.