──Since it’s come to this, I guess there’s no need to apologize.
She’s no different from me, is she.
「Excellent fighter──I have no intention to evaluate myself as such but, I have confidence in my fighting ability.
At the very least, in this Natousha, I might be the best, or at least I think so.」
Her narrow smile was no longer gentle, but filled with a curiosity for battle.
For her to show such an expression at such a young age, is something I find largely disagreeable.
With no chance to test out her own powers in daily life, hence taking this chance to wield it at full strength. She was filled with such a joy.
「Then you understand what I’m trying to say?」
「Of course──rather, it’s something I couldn’t even hope for.
When I first met you, the fighting spirit you gave off. I’ve always been interested in it.」
「Then, show me.
Honestly speaking, I’ve also been quite exited from the start.」
Rising from the chair, I release the magic power that I had concealed.
It was a magic power I had been polishing since my previous life. On top of the practice I’ve had in this life, it was a power that far exceeded that of a child.
Though I had yet to use my full strength, it was at the level where any martial artist looking to gain a reputation should possess──or so I thought.
But, that was at the very best for the outside world.
When I first searched places the light never reached, there was Chester. Then──now this girl, I wonder if she too is an existence that strayed from the path.
I released a torrent of demonic fighting spirit that would make many a martial artist to forfeit at first sight.
Seeing that, Sonya’s slightly shocked face turned quickly into a smile.
「…Incredible. And you’re still not serious yet?
This is really beyond my expectations, I’m beat.」
The cold sweat on her brow reflected her words.
But in that face of despair, there was no resignation.
There, was an expression I was used to.
A face martial artists made when their hearts are shaking from a strong enemy.
If you wish to fight, be quick about it.
As I was about to say that──Sonya stopped me.
Seeing her widespread palms, I swallowed my words.
「I want to immediately──is what I want to say, but it’s about time」
Pointing outside, a troubled smile floated on Sonya’s face.
What── . Oops I realised I’m back to asking questions.
What is this girl? What kind of occupation does she have?
「Aa…. rain….」
Cheryl said silently as she innocently walked towards the window.
Looking around, the surroundings darkened somehow──small raindrops fell, striking against the windows lighty.
As I thought that──
The sound of shuffling surrounded us, the sound of raindrops singing in unison filled the room through the window.
Each drop held considerable force──the countless raindrops then painted the outside of the window.
The previously brightly shining sun had been covered by the clouds, instead of day, the curtain of rain fell.
Certainly this is──
「Ne, told you. This is something you can only experience when camping.」
Elbows on the table, Sonya’s face perched on her stretched palms, and smiled cheerfully.
Indeed, this is Skywatching──huh.
Sonya said after the the first drop landed on the window.
This is certainly something I did not expect.
「There certainly is some elegance about a deathmatch in the rain, but in any case, I have lost the will to fight.
Though it will likely rain a lot tomorrow, anyhow I’m a free person. If you need someone to talk to, I can help you.」
Her eyes narrowed, like emerald jades forming the crescent moon.
…Truly, an interesting person has appeared.