The cheer echoed.
Coliseum. The stone arena that’s filled by tens of thousands of spectators had been overflowing with heat.
『Everyone! Thanks for the long wait!
This is Trishulia’s arena special match! The duel of combatant Asuka of the『Scarlet Sky』and combatant Thunderbolt of『Certain Hit』is going to happen!!』
Shouts of joy. Yuuto’s perplexed gaze in the arena ring is buried in the voice.
「To have a duel in this large place…」
「It’s natural. It’s a duel between the high rank heroes. The country has the right to see through this」
Sitting near the top price, Risty answered Yuuto. Yuuto sent an anxious expression to Risty on his side.
「It’s fine isn’t it? Both of them will be safe right?」
「…I wonder. This is an official duel. If you follow the conventional formー」
Risty starts to speak and the commentator told the audience about the real situation.
『Everyone! Today isn’t just your usual fight! It’s a genuine duel that’s recognized by the Trishulia royalty!
Put all of your bets, your pride! It’s a match that would only end if they’re determined impossible to continue or given up, It’s a life-risking match!
Actually, I’m 138th rank in the heroes! Idol Hero Mihorin!』
Hearing the situation, Yuuto put his hands together and prayed. Please keep the two of them safe. Yuuto prayed that to the god he doesn’t know where.
『Give it a round of applause! Asuka Retroliva of the 『Scarlet Sky』is entering the east wing!!』
Along with her shout, an unexpected amount of shout of joy went up.
Yuuto looked around surprised because of the violent sound.
『I ask for a loud cheer! She’s an exceptional swordsman who topped in just a year!
Her achievements are admired by all of the soldiers! Wearing the world’s most famous treasure tool named Scarlet Sky in her body, She’s a super rookie that keep piling up achievements!
Completing a number of A-class quest with a marvelous number of 17 this year! The pride of our country, the 9th in the hero ranking!
Combatant Asuka of the 『Scarlet Sky』, All of the spectators who expect from her please rise from your seats!!』
The commentator shouts.
With the overwhelming atmosphere that’s beyond heat, Yuuto looked at Asuka with wide eyes.
Yuuto stares at Asuka like he’s unable to believe it, Risty spoke.
「You’re too close yet you don’t notice? This is the current Asuka. She’s not a hero. She’s a superstar that’s been sent admiration by the people of Trishulia. That’s her」
Asuka waves at the spectators bashfully, Yuuto was in utter amazement.
Then, Yuuto noticed how foolish he is.
『Why do you train that much? You don’t need to anyway』
Expectation. That word attacked Yuuto’s back.
Tens of thousands of people. It’s ten times in actual. The glance of them, the voice, it attacked Yuuto’s chest.
(S-such a thing Asuka-samaー!?)
He’s attacked by nausea. Feeling the strong pressure that’s not turned over him, Yuuto held his mouth unconsciously.
This is the hero made by my treasure tool?
Unexpected. Yuuto burned had the image of the girl he loves standing in the arena in his memory.
「A-Asuka-sama…」
Asuka is dressed in her white everyday clothes, she hadn’t loaded her armament yet.
She’s standing without wearing both of her Scarlet Sword and Scarlet Armor.
Her right hand has the weight sword that she swings during training. It’s a sword for training, it has no sharpness.
(Still, it won’t do well if it hits)
It’s a mass lump of iron. While Yuuto was watching her, Asuka stared at the opponent shed strike with all of her power.
(I don’t think of going easy. I’ll swing this best sword with all of my strength)
The footsteps sound towards the ring.
Erasing the cheers, she showed her figure to the arena by making one step at a time.
There’s a great booing wrapped around the hall.
Asuka looked at the seats of the audience surprised, however she set foot on the ring without changing her expression.
「You cowardー!」
There’s something thrown out. Thoughtless malice came from all directions, it bursts in the air before it reached her.
『E-Everyone! Give it a round of applause! Also, the surroundings of the ring is defended by a barrier magic by a hundred magicians! There won’t be any danger from anyone in the hall so please be at ease!』