Kanna no Kanna Chapter 44

to the early birds reading this, pls dont add to nu yet. ill do it myself later.

you thought its a chapter? but it is i—Dio—-mwahahahaha.

no, seriously. its a chapter. rly.

and no, i did not push myself. this was one of the few chapter stock i had. just had to pa.s.s it thru some final touches b4 posting

100% accuracy and grammatically correct not guaranteed

obligatory text gaoh

Rather than using a weapon, should I throw it?

s.h.i.+nee riajuu s.h.i.+nee teiu ka bakuhatsu s.h.i.+ro!!

「yatta, Kanns.h.i.+, you did it de gozaru na! As one would expect de gozaru yo.」

Chloe rushed over to me with her tail wagging around.

「You haven't won yet, calm down black wolf girl.」

「But now we have equal number of people de gozaru yo.」

Certainly, reducing their number even by one head-count changes the situation greatly. There are limits to what I can extract from mere few weeks of training and my perception alone. The difference between real combat ability is obvious.

Moreover, I'm in a situation where I can't fully use my Spirit Art. Although the surprise tactic worked well in my favor, if that situation continued on for a little while longer, I would've been driven to a corner by armor A and B.

「What about botchan's ability?」

「His disposition aside, his skills are genuine de gozaru na. Even a rough estimation would place him among C-rank de gozaru. This one will not lose to him but a swift victory will not be easy de gozaru na.」

Rich and ikemen, with real capabilities to boot. tch, d.a.m.n riajuu.

I'm not jealous though. After all, his character negates all the points from the attributes, and continue taking it further into minus zone.

「I see…… Now then, since we have less opponents, let's change our strategy.」

When I told her the strategy, she hesitated a little before nodding in agreement.

There was no special reason for this strategy. It doesn't even change that much from the previous one we had. Its just that, something's been bugging me.

Botchan's face when basan declared the duel to be recommenced. I had a bad feeling after peering behind that look of humiliation. I was convinced at that moment. This matter will not be concluded so easily. Such thoughts filled my mind and heart.

ーー Its inconsequential but armor A never once spoke a word since he left the duel area. Is he a shy person? Or is he seriously thinking of going on a rampage?

rampage he did. at the tl site

few casualties reported from the crime scene. even the tl….

In the center of the room, both side once again face each other and basan declared the duel to recommence. Me and Chloe tried to move into position discussed earlier but the other party started moving first. Previously, it was botchan vs Chloe and me vs the armors but now its the opposite. In short, botchan is facing me.

During my strategy meeting -in name only- with Chloe, I proposed swapping opponents. Let's just say, I'm fortunate that things end up this way. Maybe the other side has a special strategy in mind.

「You b.a.s.t.a.r.d, how dare you use cowardly schemesーー」

「Chance!」

I unleash my signature full power swing towards the swearing botchan using the axe (which I transformed back before restarting the duel). Though he tried to defend against it using his swords, the difference in ma.s.s is apparent. It seems that he chose me as an opponent based on emotion, and not because of a strategy.

While he was being blown away, botchan splendidly recovered his stance with a superb sense of balance.

As for me, I had my reason for switching with Chloe. Its a compatibility issue. If I continue against the remaining armor B, he will be more vigilant and that will render my petty tricks useless. Breaking through that solid defense is difficult by using only brute force.

On the other hand, this botchan here dons an armor that emphasizes more on mobility and appearance. He didn't change anything from our meeting earlier.

Admittedly, its gorgeous but it clearly has less defensive power than his escorts' armor. I may be inferior in terms of skill but its not impossible to win if I bulldoze through with brute force.

With Chloe taking care of the remaining armor, I can fully concentrate on botchan. Even if she can't break through armor B's defense, with her level of ability, Chloe can keep him company for a long time.

「Y-you! How cowardly can you go with your surprise attacks.」

「Duel started long ago botchan yo!」

I don't have enough integrity to respond to enemy's long introduction and talkbacks each and every time. This time, I swing my axe from below. Unlike last time, botchan jumps away. After chaining my attack into a downward slash from the shoulder, following the momentum, I rotated along and unleash my combo of attacks. Each one of them were either avoided or parried away.

Looking from the sideline, it looks like all I can hit is empty air. But, botchan's expression proves that he is not in the superior position.

「Hora hora hora what's wrong botchan! You're just avoiding everything! Don't tell me your oh-so-great talent was only a bluff!?」

《alipheese……》

「gh, you lowlyーー」

「I won't let yoou~!」

「Guhoー!?」

Seeing a gap in my combo, botchan tried to slip in a counter but I prevented it by thrusting my axe handle to his stomach. He probably wanted to say [lowly plebeian] but I don't have any obligation nor motivation to ask.

The attack just now struck his gorgeous armor, so he took no damage. Additionally, that armor produces the same reaction I received from attacking armor A and B. Its also mithril alloy huh. There is not a single scratch on it.

But, one thing is without a doubt, affected.

「a mere E rankーー」

「Won't let you finisher~.」

A downward swing from overhead stance, no tricks attached.

In normal situation, large swings such as this could've been easily avoided but botchan took it head-on. He did not fall down but that blow causes him to lose his balance and forced botchan to retreat a few steps.

Someone with his level of skill should have no problem evading that attack but why didn't he do so?

That's because I keep shaving away his mental points with my incessant [verbal attack].

「If ya wanna have a well-mannered duel, ya should just stay at home and suck on mama's t.i.ts!」

「Y-you!」

「I won't accept objection ya know, cuz its always my turn from the start hyahaa~」

「Aww, is oko-chan being angry? How cute. Can't find any words to your feelings, can you oko-chan…」

No matter the world, breaking down a person's psyche is not an easy feat. It also can't be denied that psyche accounts for considerable part of a person's life.

《yep.rly stumped here. 精神論ですべてが片を付くほどに世の中は甘くはないが、その部分が結構な割合を占めているものまた否定できない。 》

No matter how great your physical capabilities are, if your mind is comparatively inferior, it will become a fatal weakness.

[Verbal attack] is one among the few signature move that I possess.

Beyond any doubt its from a villain skillset but unexpectedly, I quite like it.

Botchan who was on the receiving end of my [verbal attack], was now in a fit of anger. His face deep red from indignation.

「Kill! I'll kill you and chop you up!」

Lost to his rage, botchan swings his sword haphazardly. A mere shadow from the flurry of blows he displayed during his bout with Chloe.

An ironclad rule to obtain victory for one who is in inferior position.

Rattle your enemy's spirit and mind to prevent them exerting their full might. For example, armor A was defeated using cowardly means (not gonna deny) when he was still in a daze.

Unlike Chloe whom he fought just before, I am a different type of combatant. Various factor works in tandem against botchan from the moment he chose to fight me.

As Chloe said, botchan is strong, in his normal condition. I'll be honest and admit that. If I fought him head-on, I'm not sure I can win. He's that strong.

However, dealing with an enraged botchan right now is even easier compared to fighting a rookie. His swings now bear little semblance to his original battle style, a continuous coordination of attacks between two swords that covers any gap in his defense.

Against an enemy who doesn't utilize all his available weapons effectively, even an unskilled me can steal a victory. Aiming towards his right hand sword, which botchan swings haphazardly, I [waited] for this chance as I hit it with my full force blow.

ーーーgokin~

With a metallic sound, a sword was blown away from botchan's hand. Apparently, his grip was also affected.

「GRAAAAAAA!」

He can't even scream meaningful words now. While howling like a beast, botchan swing his remaining sword forcibly. I can't retaliate immediately after doing a full swing, but I can avoid it easily. The other side has one sword left. Furthermore, he completely lost his composure. The rest can be dealt with brute force.

ーーー I'll end this now!

With my [stance] at the ready, I tried to deliver the coup de grace.

Moving at the same time I did, botchan retreated a few step behind. His now free right hand moves behind his back. I can see a small pouch attached to his waist. Botchan proceeded to thrust his hand into the pouch. When his right hand was fully visible again, he was holding onto something I truly did not expect to see.

Its an instrument far too disconnected to the reality of this fantasy world.

A pistol.

Full of killing intent fueled by anger, botchan points the muzzle towards me. He's aiming straight between my eyebrows. He was too far out of my range. I won't make it even if I rush in now. No doubt the bullet would pierce my head before I could reach him.

Botchan had a confident villainous smile on his face despite him clearly in rage, as though his victory had been set in stone. His crooked smile was so twisted, it even manage to deform that ikemen face. And then…

ーーー「Diiiieeeoowaーー」

The axe I threw smashed into his face.

In fact, I had already started the motion of throwing the axe when botchan was retreating. And then, when the gun was taken out, that was just before the axe left my hand. I threw it the same way one would throw a javelin.

Perhaps, the reason botchan was smiling not unlike a villain earlier was because he was so convinced in his victory and wanted to burn my final moments into his eyes. To that end, he was oblivious of everything else. Adding that to his lost of composure resulted in botchan seeing my action but unable to comprehend it.

Its not like I expected botchan to possess a handgun.

I was just trying to finish him off by throwing my axe.

No one said anything about [can't throw your weapon away]

From here on out, I should earnestly start practicing my throwing form huh.

Botchan who received an axe with his face flas.h.i.+ly tumbled over but he won't die. After all, the axe I made this time had a flat tip. Nevertheless, his nose got broken completely. With blood flowing out of his broken nose, botchan now sports an ugly expression in his unconscious state.

My bad feeling earlier, perhaps came from the hidden gun botchan had prepared. I'm glad it was brought out at the last minute.

「Complete! Victory!」

Declaring so, I strike a pose.

To be honest, I had thought that coming to this point would be a lot tougher. But once the battle had started, there was no particularly dangerous moment. After all, the battle flow had been in my control from the start. It wouldn't be so easy if I were to fight the same opponent as before.

My tension reached a strange level cause I was too immersed in my strategy. Even though my tension is Max level, keeping a clear head throughout the fight is one of my strong point.

The duel area is strangely quiet. Even while I'm busy dealing with botchan, Chloe must have been in a fierce battle against armor B. From the way he skillfully handled my underhanded tactics, I'm sure they will exhibit an evenly matched display of true capability. Back on earth, they are most certainly capable of generating a box-office-hit level of income.

When I tried to peek at them, for some reason, both Chloe and armor B were looking back at me. Looking around, even basan, the examiner and the healer did the same. While I'm at it, the female staff had her jaw dropped with a shocked expression while looking at me still making my victory pose.

ーーー umu

Apparently they are captivated by my magnificent victory pose. Still affected by my tension level Max, I thought that was the case.

Of course, its not.

My last blow had too much impact, their mind was blown away too. After that, armor B declared his surrender, not intending to continue fighting a two against one battle. Finally, the exhausting duel against botchan came to an end.

ーー In the end, both the armors did not utter a single word.

「 Kono Watas.h.i.+ no Mono Tonare, Yuusha yo 」「 Kotowaru!」

remaining chapter 4 arc 4 is epilogue n interlude (a longa.s.s ch)