Chapter 162

(162) Martial arts competition for Haru and the others 5

Translator: Tseirp

Marina was facing one of the Nyanto Six Stars, Nyai.

Nyai was not holding onto a sword but instead claws.

With no further ado, the King position determining martial tournament, first round, first match

The King position determining martial tournament, first round, first match, with no further ado

The referees for this tournament were the two Calico Cat Siths who cant speak in tandem but this time they announced in sync.

Begin nya!

At the same time as that announcement, Nyai took a forward-bent posture.

At the same time, Marina pulled her magical bowstring and released a Wind Arrow, and further pulled the bowstring two more times to release a total of three arrows.

Nyai dodged the arrow by jumping, dodged another by jumping and reduced the distance between them.

Marina released arrows as she ran backwards to increase the distance between her and Nyai.

Attacking with a bow and arrow losses its advantages in a narrow arena I guess Marina has no chance of winning.

Kanon said calmly.

The difference in speed between Marina who was running backwards and Nyai who was running forward on two feet despite evading the attacks was evident. Furthermore, if Marina continued escaping backwards, she would crash into the audience stand. Even though there wasnt a stage, reaching the audience stand would constitute an out-of-bounds lost.

She was pressed or so Kanon and other as well as the Nyanto Six Stars thought. But,

Its all right.

Haurvatat claimed. Her eyes didnt show any hint of anxiety.

Even though Kanon didnt know, Haurvatat knew.

Marina grew at a tremendous rate after she was separated from Kanon.

As Marina released arrows while running backwards, she confirmed that she cant run backwards anymore and suddenly ran forward. And she released even more arrows.

Its meaningless no matter how many times you attack nya!

Nyai said as he moved to evade the first arrow but at that moment, the arrow behind it hit the arrow that Nyai just evaded. The collision of the Wind Arrows caused an interference that caused a Wind Bomb.

Nya!

Not to mention evading, Nyai who was directly beside the blast was completely hit by that gust of wind. He somehow escaped from getting blown away by piercing the ground with his claws but that gave plenty of gap for Marina to aim for.

She got closer to Nyai and released even more Wind Arrows towards the arrows that were approaching him. Then, after he was caught in another blast, the Wind Arrows she released changed their directions and hit Nyais claws causing a crack in the metal claws. When the wind subsided, the cracked part of the claw broke cleanly when he attempted to pull the claws out.

I believe you cant fight any longer with those claws. Why dont you surrender?

Marina wiped her sweat and provoked him.

Nyai took off his claws without a word.

Then, he got on all fours and charged towards her.

Marina couldnt release an arrow at Nyai.

His speed was incomparable to before. It was clear that he would be able to evade it if an arrow was shot at him and the clever scheme just now wont work too.

Then Nyai circled around Marinas back, jumped onto her back and thrust his natural sharpened claws at her neck.

Feeling the sensation of those claws on her throat, Marina closed her eyes and,

You got me. It&rsqu

o;s my loss.

She said with a sigh.

Those words were taken as surrendering.

Winner, Nyai nya!

Its Nyais win nya!

The referees announcement marked the end of the first match and Marinas loss.

Nyai lowered his claws,

Why nya?

Why huh. Unfortunately, I do not have that much magical power. It would be difficult for me to release any more arrows.

Not that nya. That attack aimed at my claws, if you aimed at me then, I would surely have been defeated nya.

Oh that yeah. Unfortunately, I am not able to suppress the power of the Wind Arrows. You might be an opponent at the moment but there is a girl that would grieve if I injure you.

Marina said while placing her hand on her chest. Haurvatat and the others understood that she was referring to Malina.

Moreover, there are three people behind me guaranteed to win who are waiting to do so. I thought that it was the best option to leave the stage by losing via magical power depletion.

Marina said as she spun a Wind Arrow around her fingers and returned to where Haurvatat and the others were.

Looking at her back, Nyai bowed his head deeply.

That was surprising. I came in knowing about that childs skill with the bow but to think that she would be able to exhibit similar ability no, to exhibit an even greater ability in battle.

Marinas offensive power mainly revolves around your skill with the bow and clever schemes. Prolonging the fight would be unfavourable for tomorrows fight so that was probably a strategic withdrawal right believe in us.

Thats true, after that girl showed us that fight, theres no way we can afford to lose.

Kanon said with a bitter smile.

Sorry, everyone. Looks like I lost.

Good job Marina-san nya. It was a good match nya. Ill do my best next.

Stella drew her sword.

Second participant, please come out to the front nya!

Come out to the front nya, second participant!

Those eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

The Nyanto Six Stars second participant was a grey cat named Yunya.

His weapon was a one-handed axe.

Even though they all held daggers when they first met them, it looked like when the Nyanto Six Stars put on their official equipment, each of the members have different weapons that they are proficient in.

Stella-sama I have never won against Stella-sama but I will take this as a practice against an opponent with higher skill and fight with all my ability.

Same here nya. I shall see with my own eyes Yunyas growth nya.

As such, the second match began.

Axe versus sword. Yunya was apparently the strongest Cat Sith and his attacks were powerful. However,

Its meaningless if it doesnt hit.

It might not compare against Haurvatat but Stella boasts the highest speed among the Cat Siths.

Stella accurately hit Yunya with her sword.

Then, after 15 minutes, Yunya admitted to his defeat.