15 - 12 I'll be even stronger

Why was Arcadia doing this to those who were supposed to be her friends?

When I wondered, she softened her wise features and said, "Well, don't be so sure.

Don't be so sure. I have no intention of fighting with you.

I realized that Arcadia was a very beautiful woman when I actually saw her up close.

Erma had a face that everyone would agree was beautiful, but Arcadia was a beauty to match her.

In other words, Elma was a pretty face and Arcadia was a beautiful face.

What do you mean?　Aren't they your friends?

Anyway, I asked Arcadia about her true intentions.

She snickered and said, "They're your friends?

You call them your friends?　I'm not one of these pricks.

But you're registered as a Gunfleet Trading Company adventurer for the games, aren't you?

I am," she said. But I could have been anyone. Anyone who can make a spear that can withstand my power.

Arcadia looked at the purple spear in his hand.

Even to me, an amateur, it was obvious that that was quite a piece of work.

So what's your purpose?　Why are you trying to help us?

Naturally, to fight you at all costs. What else is there?

No, to fight me at all costs. ......

Is she seriously saying that she went against the wishes of her employer for such a reason?

I am not sure what she is thinking.

I don't care if you don't believe me. I only move according to my will.

I see. So you don't tolerate anyone you don't like, even if they are your client.

That's what I mean. I like a man who understands.

Thank you very much. But is that okay?　You may be okay with it, but I think the Chamber of Commerce is going to be pissed.

What do you mean? I am Saint Arcadia. If they have a problem with me, I will do everything in my power to make them obey me. But I don't think there is anyone in the world today who can beat me.

"Sai, sai desu ka? ......"

I wonder.

I think saints are only overconfident people,.......

'But you are quite a prospect, flaming swordsman. I have never seen you fight like that. With you, I can have an exciting battle.

I've never seen you fight like that. I'm going to have to be serious if I'm going to be fighting a "saint".

What do you mean?

What do you mean?

Arcadia then said, as if it were natural.

I'm not sure if you're serious or not, but there's no way you can beat me here, is there?

......"

Oh man, I want to break that nose right now. ......

The most important thing to remember is that you can't be too sure of what you're doing, and you can't be too sure of what you're going to do.

The day of the finals came and went.

The day of the finals arrived.

The sound of the celebratory cannon echoing in the clear sky, I was facing Arcadia in the center of the arena.

Yesterday, Arcadia told me so, but of course I had no intention of losing.

It was not because I was a little irritated by her words or actions, but because I originally wanted to win this tournament for the sake of Leia and her family.

Then I must not forget my original goal.

Therefore, I regained my composure and vowed once again to fight for them.

Well, in any case, Arcadia would calm down a little if I won.

Two birds with one stone.

First of all, let me commend you for coming here without hesitation.

You too. I'm a hard-working kid, so be prepared.

"Nonsense. Then I will show you that your hard work is meaningless.

Naturally, I also pulled out the Hinokaguzuchi from the scabbard on my waist and took the fastest single-blade sword removal stance.

And then...

--And then...

!"

With the signal to start the match, we kicked the ground.

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HAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

--Oh!

Whoooaaa!"

As one would expect from a saintly woman.

The power of her techniques, her speed, and her judgment in switching between them - she had a high level of skill in all aspects.

That's why she was so overconfident.

OLA!

Sweet!

--Zanzan!

Gwahah!

I rolled on the ground.

At any rate, it was able to instantly respond to Hinokaguzuchi's irregular attacks.

The actual "Hinokaguzuchi" is a very good one.

This is the power of the saintly woman with the "divine spear" skill.

......What's so funny?"

No, I'm happy.

You're happy, you say?

I'm happy? I'm happy to meet someone as strong as you.

And then," he said, flames pouring out of me.

"That I can still be strong!"

--Gogo!

What?　That shape is ......?

Arcadia must have been surprised.

Arcadia froze in shock.

It was only natural.

The weapon I was holding in my hand was a two-handed long-handled one.

Yes - it was a "spear.

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