34 Episode 32 The Three Rumors




(SIDE FEAR)


 I'm not very good at standing in front of people: .......
 So at this moment, standing in the middle of the arena, I'm about to pass out.......
 can't wait for it to begin: .......

 You've already introduced us, your opponents, to each other!

 Then let's get on with it!

 Otherwise, I ...... would collapse under the strain!

 If only the game would start, I'm sure it would be .......


Then the game begins!


 I did it: ......!

 It's finally starting: ......!

 I take out two handguns from my waist holster.


 Oh, God, finally I can relax.


 The moment I held the guns, my vision, my thoughts became clearer.
 It was as if the space I was previously aware of was expanding.


"Heh, sorry, man, let's just get this over with.


 My opponent's talent is a [Spearman].
 Judging from the way he held up his shield, it seems my talent was known.
 So that's true.
 My guild has been made fun of by many adventurers in the city.
 I remember when I was told in the temple that I was poor and I was a [Mage], everyone laughed at me.


''Huh, whatever.''


 I muttered with a laugh.



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(SIDE REVELL)



...... You look like a different person.

I totally understand that! Fear is surprisingly calm when he's fighting.

Coo!

 Me, Raru and Kyu were watching the fight from the antechamber.
 The members of the guild are allowed to enter the antechamber, and we can cheer them on.

 The room was filled with excitement as Fia fought her way through the battle.
 It's nice to see a pretty girl overwhelmed.

 This is the first time I've ever really seen Fia fight, but she's so strong you'd never expect her to have acquired a weapon recently.
 Kurt and I have been exposed to swords and magic for a long time, so we have some familiarity with them.
 But Fear is different.
 I guess she has an excellent sense for fighting.


Is Kurt about to have a match?

"Yeah. But his arena is so far away, I don't think we should go there. He'd have won anyway.

 These guys are really bad together .

''Oh, oh ...... I was nervous ......''

 Feer came back, looking exhausted.

"Good night. We've got some time before the second round, and you should get plenty of rest.

Yeah! But it was still fee cool!

Ahahaha ...... Thank you both .......

 Exhaustion is in the air.
 She didn't look exhausted during the fight, but when it was over, this is it.
 I thought that physical and mental strength might be the key to Fear's future.



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 Then day 1 of the Flapperra Rookie Competition was over and we were gathered in The Tempest.

 Now, the results of Day 1: .......



'You all somehow made it through Day 1! Good job!


 Lal said happily.
 Yeah, we were all winners.
 If we could stay for the second day, at least we could stand out.
 But to rebuild the guild, we need more results.
 Well, we're going to win, so we can't let our guard down.


That's what I'm talking about!


 Even Kyu gave me his blessing when he spoke to me telepathically.


Thanks, Kyu.

 I stroked Kyu, who was curled up on top of me.

That was so sweet. I love you, Kyu!

I'm glad you liked it.

 I like strong men.
 It's just that she's a dragon.
 ...... No. Humans are too.


Well, that's about as good as it gets. I'm just relieved we're all still alive. We'll be good again tomorrow.

 Kurt looked a little relieved.
 Although he was confident, he must have felt a little bit uneasy.
 There is no way you can be 100% successful.

I'm sure you're right, ...... I would like to give myself maximum praise for just being able to survive today, but ......



Fear can do better than that. Have some confidence.

Yeah. Today, Fea beat them all unscathed.

 I agree with Kurt .
 ...... Well, it looks like me and Kurt were unscathed, but I don't want to say that .


...... Surely ...... maybe I'm strong?

Yeah. So be confident.

'Ehehe, yes! I'm an awesome calm and confident person when I'm holding a gun! Even when you don't have it, you can think that way!

 She knows she's been found out.
 But this kid's a total piece of work.


"Yeah. I think we should have some confidence. There's already a lot of buzz around "Tempest.


 Lal said.


"What, already?

You're early. Have you noticed that the crowd is cheering for you more and more every game?

...... I feel like I did, if you ask me.


 After the first game, I didn't think about what was going on around me and I wasn't particularly strong against them, but I was pretty focused on the game.


Revell in particular killed them instantly. He's already in the running for the win.

...... I see, that's an honor.

'Fear was next in line of interest. It's nice to have a pretty girl strong, after all!

Oh, wow, am I really that weird and pretty?


 Fear's face turns bright red.
 Even her ears.


'I think so, but what do you think, men?


 Don't give me that thing at this time.
 But cute? The worst thing you can do is not to say anything.


'You're just plain cute.'

'Yes, I think you're no prettier than some merchant.

That's why. I wonder who the merchant is. I'm so pretty, I'm probably as pretty as Fea.

"It's embarrassing that ...... is so super ...... or so cute. ......


 It's about to overheat, man.
 I'm starting to feel a little sorry for poor old Fia, so we should cut the conversation short and get ready for tomorrow.

Well, that was a good first day. Well, that was a good first day. At this rate, The Tempest is going to get better and better.

Yes, and then the rest is up to me! I'll run an adventurer's guild and make a rough deal on it!

 The guild's management is a pain in the ass, so I'll leave it to you if you can handle it.
 I'll leave it to you!" he said.

Well then, tomorrow one of us will win for sure! Then tomorrow, one of us will win. And we will rebuild The Tempest!

""Oh!"