Chapter 140

(140) Miris Adventure 12

Translator: Tseirp

As if it was a pro-wrestling match, the sound of a bell signalled the start of the match.

The large man wielding the axe ran,

Helmet Split!

And swung the axe down while crying out the name of the skill. Kannon held her sword horizontally. She directly stopped the axe blow.

Almost everyone in the venue thought that it was reckless to stop the weight of the axe using a thin sword. Thats why, the next instant, a lot of people doubted their own eyes.

The man couldnt move his axe. Due to Kannons sword.

Sweat glistened on the mans forehead but Kannons expression showed that she still had a lot of leeway.

The man put in even more strength. His face was red as a lobster and his arms were trembling like they were having spasms.

Even so, Kannons raised sword showed not even the slightest of movements.

Amazing.

Miri murmured.

Its truly amazing. To stop that axe with that thin body.

Thats not what I meant. I was referring to that sword thats a magic sword.

Magic swords are swords with special effects. Miri-chan, do you know what kind of sword that is?

Anti-gravity or not to that extent but it seems to be a sword that snatches the weight of anything that crosses it. Although it probably has a time-limit.

Steal weight? You can tell something like that?

Norn was half in doubt thinking that it is mysterious how Miri could know something like that.

However, the answer was simple. When Miri was the Demon Lord, she met a swordsmith who created a similar sword. Although, if compared to the sword that was crafted by that swordsmith, the sword Kannon was currently using would be inferior.

Miri ignored Norns question and asked Gorsa who was standing beside her.

Gorsa. Whats the reason for that Kannon girl to be fighting?

That relates to our client so I am not able to reveal it to you.

I see then Ill just ask her directly. Since its about time the match ends anyway.

It happened immediately after Miri said that.

After Kannon pushed the axe away, her sword slashed the mans right leg. Even so, it was not a fatal wound as it was just a small cut. But that was enough. Having a portion was his weight stolen, just the mans regular movement caused him to lose balance and the result was him exposing his unprotected back to Kannon.

To the man, his current condition was like walking in a place with low gravity like the moon. An untrained person would not be able to walk.

Then, ignoring the mans unprotected back, she looked at the mans calves. At the scar of the wound that was healed she sliced it again.

Thats enough! The winner is Kannon!

A referee for the match standing above the stage cried out, signaling the end of the match.

Because of that match, the mans challenge to ten consecutive wins returned to zero.

Looking at the man get carried off on a stretcher, Miri slowly walked forward, climbed over the low wall of the arena and jumped into the side with the stage.

Whats wrong, young lady? This is not a place for children to visit.

Fight me! If you win, I will give you these 504 black medals.&rdqu

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Thats taking it too far for a joke.

Im not joking. I won them all just now from roulette.

Norn protested with Miri-chan, didnt you say a portion of it belonged to me! but Miri ignored her.

More importantly, that made Kannon believe that the medals were real.

Even so, Kannon was reluctant to have the match.

Even if the money isnt an issue, this is an arena you know? You, young lady, dont look like you can fight.

Become my slave if you lose.

Young lady, are you listening to me?

Im asking you if you will accept or reject the match. Be at ease, I will take it easy on you after all.

Kannon glared at her as Miri gave a fearless smile.

However, those eyes werent serious.

Fine, Ill accept the match.

A huge commotion began from the gallery around the arena. A commotion indicating that a wonderful sideshow has begun.

The bets also started. Then, the odds were shown.

Kannon: 1.5 odds, Miryuu: 2.1 odds

The bets were not that far apart. She didnt know how they researched her name but it displayed her real name in this world.

The ones who bet on Miri would be those idiots who bet on dark horses. Or people who knew of Miris actual ability.

That was Norn.

She bet all her medals on Miri.

What are you going to do? It looks like your friend bet all her medals on you winning but the talk just now would still stand if I won. You two would become debt slaves. Is that alright with you?

Theres no way Ill lose. Fufu, its the first time I want to compliment Norn.

Then, the bell signifying the start of the match rang.

At the same time, Miri took action.

Dark Mist!

A mist of darkness blocked the space above the arena, obstructing the view of the spectators.

Since what she was going to show here would be too shocking for the spectators.

Come out!

From the space created by Miri, a huge forefoot covered in white fur appeared and struck Kannon. It was Fenrirs forefoot.

Even though she shouldnt be able to see within the darkness, Kannon used the same gravity-controlling sword to receive the attack. The power of an attack from the side couldnt be reduced as much as an attack from above. Nevertheless, she stopped that tremendous strike.

As a result, Miri cried out in frustration.

Not because she stopped the strike but because Fenrir didnt obey her command.

Ill say it once more. Come out!

When she said that, Fenrir reluctantly exited.

Kuuun.

Fenrir cried like it really hated it. It couldnt be helped. Thats because

You made something outrageous come out er, why is its head bald?

Fenrirs head was bald.

Its due to the stressful society. Its not out of the ordinary for one or two beings to turn bald.

It looks a little too big to be caused by stress though dont tell me you shaved that childs fur to sell to the guild?

I sold it for a good price.

You demon.

Demon? That would be you right?

When she muttered that, shadows grew from the darkness.

Disciple of the Dark Swordsmith Gilbain, Demon Kannon.

She announced. That voice was swallowed by the dark mist above them, preventing it from reaching the ears of anybody in the spectator seats. If sounds could get through, the sounds the two of them would hear now would be the booing from the spectators. After all, they could not see the fight.

And, Kannon raised her wariness against Miri who knew about her.

How, you not only know about me, you even know about my master, can you tell me how?

Lets see, sure I can tell you.

Miri muttered that it was just a trifling conversation to herself and said to Kannon.

After I win.

After that announcement, dark tentacles extended out from Miris back.

Kannon laughed.

Why would you think Darkness Magic would work against a demon like me

Kannon remarked leisurely but one of those tentacles struck out at her face.

It was her instincts that made her avoid it. Due to Kannons, the demon races unique skill Darkness Absorption, Darkness Magic of power to a certain extent would be absorbed. So Darkness attacks was something that she would receive head on instead of evading but

Eh.

It left a wound on Kannons cheek. She traced that wound with a finger and verifying the blood on her fingertip, she once again felt terror.

She recognized Miri as a monster able to control Fenrir and manipulate Darkness of the highest purity even greater than that of the demon race.

Then, she realized.

That the opponent she was fighting now was an opponent that she shouldnt have fought against at all cost.

Are you sure you should have done that? Betting everything. You would get scolded.

In a corner of the hall, Gorsa who was trying to hide asked Norn.

Its all right. Because I cant imagine Miri-chan losing at all. Rather than that, doesnt Gorsa-san need to go to the venue?

Eh, Im tired. Of dealing with nobles.

Gorsa said with a bitter smile.

The customers at the venue were kicking up a fuss. Since the match area and fight was obstructed by darkness, the workers were pressed to find a countermeasure.

To somehow dispel the darkness, there was an employee that picked up a stick to sweep the darkness away but that stick couldnt even enter the darkness in the first place.

Who is she? That Miryuu-sama. When I contacted the Adventurers Guild, I was told that she was a Darkness Magician. A Darkness Magician at that age alone was already shocking but

When did you contact them?

Dark Mist is originally magic that only produces a thin veil of mist it shouldnt have the effect of completely blocking vision.

Well, its Miri-chan after all.

Norn muttered with a wry grin and scratched her cheek.

(Onii-san also, in the beginning, he was struggling against kobolds but before I knew it, he was stronger than mid-level Adventurers, I was shocked by that growth capacity but Im convinced if he is Miri-chans brother.)

Theres this younger sister because of that brother, or rather, theres that brother because of this younger sister.

At the same time Norn drew a conclusion in her mind, darkness mist overflowed from the venue.

As Gorsa and Norn were having their conversation, Miri and Kannons fight was reaching its climax.

Miri was creating Darkness Bullets from her shadow while Kannon was flying using the wings that grew from her back in all directions to evade them.

Miryuu-san right your strength is certainly a threat but Ive understood your weakness.

Kannon no longer called Miri a young lady nor did she look down on her. Thats because to Kannon, Miri was a terrifying opponent.

Thats why, although it was cowardly, what Kannon was aiming for was to deplete Miris energy.

Kannon has a skill to see the opponents MP. Using that skill, she figured out Miris weakness.

Since that was the case, she invested all her attention into avoiding the attacks.

That was Kannons strategy.

Even though the light was being obstructed, as a demon born in darkness, there was no difference at all.

Of course, I did not forget about you.

Avoiding the large claw that silently came slashing down from behind her, she put her back against the Dark Mist created by Miri.

That was Kannons greatest error.

Eh?

A pitch black arm appeared from the Dark Mist and grabbed Kannons body.

No way for the Dark Mist to form substance and move I only know a single person who can do something like that

Kannons mouth was blocked by the Dark Mist hand.

Then a large Darkness Ball that can be said to be the image of insanity formed on her palm.

(No way, she shouldnt have any more MP remaining to use such a magic.)

According to Kannons MP Grasp skill, Miris remaining MP was 2. She should be just barely standing and shouldnt be able to use any more magic.

Despite that

I wont deny that I dont have much MP remaining. Even so

And, Miri released her skill.

Status Forgery

The ability to forge the status that can be seen by others.

After dispelling that, Miris MP was currently 110.

Then, the number increased to 121.

Fortunately, I have MP recovery means.

The Darkness Ball released from Miris hands mercilessly robbed Kannons consciousness.

Then, the Darkness Mist dispersed and there wasnt anybody standing.

Apart from Gorsa and Norn as well as Miri.

The Darkness Mist completely robbed all the spectators consciousness.

For the sake of using the MP absorption skill to recover MP.

The collapsed referee who couldnt move muttered softly.

Winner Miryuu.

It was an announcement that showed his professionalism but unfortunately, it didnt reach any of the fainted spectators and could only be heard by Miri.

Well then, shall I start cleaning up.

Gorsa muttered with a smile while holding his head.