Chapter 029 – Onii-chan
“…..How did this happen.”
I muttered in a soft voice so that no one could hear.
I placed both hands on my face in denial.
I mustered my courage and removed my hands to face reality….. Master is doing shadow boxing with nimble footwork despite his gigantic figure.
With all clothing removed from his upper body, sunlight could be seen reflected from his muscles, as though they were made of metal.
Between master and me stood Gigi-san who would be acting as referee.
On one end of the courtyard, a white table and 2 chairs were placed under a parasol. The madam sat in one of the chairs, while savoring scented tea that was brewed by Mercè-san.
On the table is a fruit pudding, a masterpiece made by Malcolm-san, to complement the tea.
She’s completely in spectator mode.
Furthermore, shifting my gaze upwards, ojou-sama could be seen looking down unto the courtyard from the window.
(Just because of what I said last night……)
I was once again hit with pangs of regret.
Last night, I invited Gigi-san to my room after the evening party had ended.
I wanted to let him know that ojou-sama held interest in observing our training session.
Upon hearing the news, Gigi-san……
“Ojou-sama, observing……~tsu”
He covered his eyes with one hand and turned his back on me.
In the instant he turned his back, was it just my imagination or was there something shining in his eyes.
Gigi-san continued the conversation with his back facing me.
“Alright. In that case, the training tomorrow will be done in the courtyard which is visible from ojou-sama’s room. Be there without fail.”
“Understood.”
“It will be performed in ojou-sama’s presence tomorrow. I intend to carry out training that’s more fired up than it has been until now. Prepare yourself.”
After telling me that, Gigi-san returned to his room.
This is the first time I heard his voice so full of spirit.
To a large extent, he must have been happy that ojou-sama would be looking outside, even if it’s just from her window.
I shall work hard to make myself even a little more useful; I once again strengthened my resolve.
However, Gigi-san……was more fired up than I had imagined.
“Now then, we will now conduct a mock battle between master and Lute.”
As a result of Gigi-san being too fired up, he once again decided to conduct a mock battle against the master as my special training.
With the [Me vs. Master] mock battle as a trigger, ojou-sama started taking an interest in my special training. That’s why, in order to secure her interest, Gigi-san arranged this encore revenge match.
Of course, it……was not done out of any consideration to me.
As I remembered the fear from yesterday, my legs trembled like a newborn goat, as if they had been injected with muscle relaxant.
There on one side is the master and company……
“Darling, do your best. Do not forget to go easy though. If darling fights Lute seriously, it would be weird if there are any remains left.”
“Hahahahaha! Don’t worry, despite how I may seem, I am quite good at controlling my strength. As proof, Lute is still full of energy after yesterday’s mock battle!”
“Hmm, that’s true. His contained spirit could be seen from his trembling action. What a reliable child he is.”
That’s not it, madam.
What you see is not a warrior’s trembling in excitement, but uncontrollable trembling out of fear.
Should I just hide myself until the evening?
Ever since the master had officially purchased me, the magic prevention choker was removed for the sake of my training.
After the purchase, it is on the owner’s discretion whether the choker would be kept on, and so it was removed.
The possibility to escape still exists.
However, there is a magic formation in my arm that is set to allow my owner to pinpoint my location (In my case, that would be Chrisse ojou-sama).
I might get sold to another place from the bad impression, if I were to try to escape.
But, I should be forgiven if I were to hide until the evening, to avoid the mock battle with master……
Turning my gaze to my current owner, ojou-sama……
[Father, Lute-san, both of you please do your best. I shall cheer for you!]
The mini black board sent words of encouragement from the window.
I closed my eyes in embarrassment, while a small hand could be seen waving shyly.
Damn! Such cuteness AaAargghhhh!
I returned her wave with a smile.
As a man, Lute must not run away!
Gigi-san raised his voice when explaining the rules so that ojou-sama could also hear him.
“Then, the mock battle between master and Lute shall begin soon. It will be Lute’s victory if he can withstand the master’s attack for 10 seconds. Of course, other than evasion, attacks are also allowed. Master wins if Lute is defeated within 10 seconds. Is that alright with both of you?”
“Humu.”
“……Yes.”
After hearing our reply, Gigi-san headed to the side where the madam was at.
He raised his right hand up high, and glanced back at us again.
“And so, mock battle……Begin!”
With Gigi-san’s signal, I flew backwards.
I used body strengthening magic on my eyes and legs at the same time, this is done to especially put emphasis on evasion.
With this, I should be able to hang on for 10 seconds……however, I was too naive.
“!?”
Before I noticed, master was there right in front of me, his right hand was swinging towards me.
Even though I had strengthened my reflexes, I couldn’t react in time. Like the image of a film being suddenly cut off, he was already in front of me.
“OooooooooO!”
I gave out a war cry that sounds like a scream as I dodged the right straight with a side step!
Master’s side is open after his punch missed. Chance. Should I attack?
Master’s eyes are shut.
Impossible!
If I don’t increase the distance!
Where should I flee? To the back, right, left, or should I add an element of surprise and go upwards?
With the single desire to increase the distance with master, I poured all my magic into my legs and flew backwards.
However, I lost sight of master’s figure again.
“!?”
When I noticed, a large shadow was blocking out the sunlight from behind me.
I burst into cold sweat.
My instincts envisioned my death.
That was all I could remember.
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