Chapter 165: - 51 "It's a duel with Kensho" ①
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Sam was in an open area outside the dojo of the Amamiya family.
Accompanying him were his fiancée, Lise, and Hualien.
"Welcome, Samuel Scheidt. We have been expecting you."
Amamiya Kurando stood quietly facing Sam, dressed in Hakama and holding a serious sword in his hand.
Behind Kurando stood Mizuki with a bitter look on her face.
She turns her head toward him and bows her head.
"Sam, Lise, I'm sorry. I couldn't stop you."
Perhaps they were trying to admonish their father in a place they did not know.
He apologizes for the lack of results, but we can only thank Mizuki for trying to stop the duel.
"Thank you, Mr. Mizuki. Count Jonathan Walker told me what happened. I understand that you are indebted to the previous head of the Michel family.
"...... yeah."
I'm sure you have your ties and your reasons. But I can't let you beat me.
"I know. Mr. Samuels, I need you to resist with all your might. I, too, would hesitate to kill an unarmed man. What is preferable is that we give it our all and fight each other.
Stepping onto the gravel in the courtyard, Sam and Kurando step forward.
At the same time, the women stepped back to a place out of the way of the duel.
"Don't lose, Sam!"
"Of course."
"I'll be watching Sam fight. I want you to leave Liese to me."
"Thank you for your help."
I'm not saying goodbye.
After smiling at Lise and Hualien, Sam looks straight at Kurarayan.
"I don't mind giving you a moment to say goodbye."
"No need. I'm not going to let you beat me.
"I envy you your confidence, and I am dazzled by it. But it is arrogant.
Arrogance is just fine.
"If you don't need to say goodbye, that's fine. But please wait a moment. I have something to tell you.
Go ahead.
Kurando bowed his head to Liese as Sam cowered his shoulders, not wanting to interrupt.
"Kurando-sama?"
"I don't ask you to forgive me, but I apologize for hurting you."
No, no apology is necessary. No, you don't need to apologize, because Sam will not be defeated.
At Liese's reply, the swordswoman looked up, looked a little surprised, and then smiled gently.
"You have become stronger after all. I'm glad to see that, and I'm sorry.
He glanced back at Sam, and their eyes met.
"Shall we begin?"
"Yes, it seems that the waiting party has just arrived."
"Waiting for someone?
"Hello, my dear Sam."
A young blonde man in a white suit, Günter Ignaz, appeared.
"I can't believe you and the sword saint are dueling, you've gotten yourself into a lot of trouble. I'd like to kill him myself, but I'm not going to do anything rash. You're going to win anyway.
Günther approached Sam and patted his ass in a familiar manner.
"...... don't touch my ass naturally. Can't you be a little more serious?"
"I can't just stand by and watch unless I get a perk like this," he said. You know what I have to do, don't you?
You're here to put up wards so we can run amok, aren't you?"
"Correct. But because of my action, the King has heard about this. And how it happened. Well, it seems that His Majesty has heard from Magnolia-dono as well, so either way, the Michel family is finished.
Günther's words made Mizuki gasp.
In other words, the king had heard that Kurando had challenged Sam to a duel in an attempt to kill him.
There would be no excuse now.
But at the same time, he must also know that the Michels took advantage of the storehouse keeper.
"That's right. Do you still want to fight?
"I suggest you choose not to fight. Your loyalty is not to House Michel but to the royal family. I don't think it's right to cause too much grief to His Majesty.
"I am truly loyal to His Majesty Clyde. But I am also indebted to House Michel.
"Wait!"
Mizuki intervened.
She looks like she finally understands why her father is doing what he is doing, but her expression is not convinced.
"You fought a duel with Sam for the Michel family? A favor? What do you mean?"
"-I am greatly indebted to Mr. Mendez, the previous head of the Michel family. I only want to repay that debt."
"...... Is that why you're trying to kill Sam?"
Mizuki seems unconvinced by Kurando's reasons.
It's not surprising.
Unlike his father, Mizuki is not indebted to the Michel family. Rather, she was just a nuisance to Julien, who made her friends unhappy and even wooed her.
"I don't understand why people in the land of the rising sun are like this. If they stubbornly stick to their beliefs, so be it. Yes, His Majesty has a message for you.
Please tell us.
The Michels and you alone are responsible for this incident.
"...... that is."
"They say they won't hold our daughters guilty of anything, no matter if Lord Kensei kills Sam or is killed by Sam. I'm sure you have your own ideas, but you are a sweet friend to have.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The storehouse keeper kneeled down and bowed deeply toward the direction of the palace.
"If you didn't want to cause trouble for my daughter, why don't you stop? It's not too late. I don't want to kill you."
"I don't want to kill you either."
"Then..."
Kurando stood up and put his hand on the hilt of his sword.
"I may seem like a terrible fool to you. But on that young day, when you saved my life, Mendes-sama's only wish for me was to take care of my family. I will only grant that wish."
You're an a**h*le.
"Of course. I'm often called an inflexible man. But I can fight without worry as long as my daughter is not harmed. Mr. Günther, you should not have passed on your message.
"......fun. It's none of my business. You're going to lose anyway. Fight your battles without regret.
Günther spat out, and then he placed several layers of wards over the Amemiya family.
"I'm going to watch Sam win!"
Günther stood alongside Liese and the others.
"Well, Samuel. Now you can fight to your heart's content."
"I'm sorry."
I, too, regret that our paths have crossed in such a manner. I had hoped to build a good relationship with you. I was even thinking of taking Mizuki to be my wife if I could."
I can only laugh at the thought of Mizuki becoming my wife without my knowledge.
Kurando laughed as did Sam.
"But have you ever thought of this?"
"What?"
"Who would be stronger in a fight, the strongest wizard in the Kingdom of Skye or the best swordsman?"
I've been thinking.
It was annoying that the Michels had made an attempt on his life, but Sam was looking forward to this fight.
Having been taught magic by Ur and having inherited everything she has to offer, Sam's quest to become the most powerful wizard in the Kingdom of Skye is just a passing phase for him.
As a wizard, he may be the best in the land, but he knew he could never truly claim to be the strongest in the kingdom without fighting the greatest swordsman in the world, a renowned wizard-killer.
There was just no reason to fight.
He had not insulted the people he cared about like Albert, nor had he hurt the people he cared about like Julien.
Before he died, Ur said, "Find a reason to fight."
To use magic and power without a reason is barbaric.
It is not aesthetically pleasing to a wizard.
Sam agreed with him.
That is why he thought he would never fight against the kurabito.
But life is what it is.
Who would have thought that Kurando, who was indebted to the Michel family, would stand in the way of Sam's death?
"Of course. Swordsmen, wizards, and all those who seek strength are broken somehow. I, too, once chased after strength and kept on slaying people. It is almost a miracle that I was able to lead a peaceful life for more than ten years.
"But now you have a reason to fight. Is that right?"
Yes, we have a reason to fight. Then I can no longer restrain myself.
Father, no.
Mizuki was surprised at the true nature of her father, whom she had never known.
With his back turned to his daughter, he spoke out.
"I have disappointed you, Mizuki. But this is my nature. A hungry wolf, hungry for swords and battle.
Kurando quietly drew his sword.
Perhaps he felt no need to speak again.
"I'm sure that from the very beginning, he didn't care about his debt to the Michel family. Maybe I just wanted to fight you."
"Are you sure about that?"
"Come on, Samuel, let's fight. Let's make it a flesh and blood fight.
Kurando did not answer Sam's question, but held his sword in his right eye.
He smiled with a ferocity I had never seen before.
Sam held up his fist and laughed as well.
"Come at me, Amemiya Kurando!"
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Sam was in an open area outside the dojo of the Amamiya family.
Accompanying him were his fiancée, Lise, and Hualien.
"Welcome, Samuel Scheidt. We have been expecting you."
Amamiya Kurando stood quietly facing Sam, dressed in Hakama and holding a serious sword in his hand.
Behind Kurando stood Mizuki with a bitter look on her face.
She turns her head toward him and bows her head.
"Sam, Lise, I'm sorry. I couldn't stop you."
Perhaps they were trying to admonish their father in a place they did not know.
He apologizes for the lack of results, but we can only thank Mizuki for trying to stop the duel.
"Thank you, Mr. Mizuki. Count Jonathan Walker told me what happened. I understand that you are indebted to the previous head of the Michel family.
"...... yeah."
I'm sure you have your ties and your reasons. But I can't let you beat me.
"I know. Mr. Samuels, I need you to resist with all your might. I, too, would hesitate to kill an unarmed man. What is preferable is that we give it our all and fight each other.
Stepping onto the gravel in the courtyard, Sam and Kurando step forward.
At the same time, the women stepped back to a place out of the way of the duel.
"Don't lose, Sam!"
"Of course."
"I'll be watching Sam fight. I want you to leave Liese to me."
"Thank you for your help."
I'm not saying goodbye.
After smiling at Lise and Hualien, Sam looks straight at Kurarayan.
"I don't mind giving you a moment to say goodbye."
"No need. I'm not going to let you beat me.
"I envy you your confidence, and I am dazzled by it. But it is arrogant.
Arrogance is just fine.
"If you don't need to say goodbye, that's fine. But please wait a moment. I have something to tell you.
Go ahead.
Kurando bowed his head to Liese as Sam cowered his shoulders, not wanting to interrupt.
"Kurando-sama?"
"I don't ask you to forgive me, but I apologize for hurting you."
No, no apology is necessary. No, you don't need to apologize, because Sam will not be defeated.
At Liese's reply, the swordswoman looked up, looked a little surprised, and then smiled gently.
"You have become stronger after all. I'm glad to see that, and I'm sorry.
He glanced back at Sam, and their eyes met.
"Shall we begin?"
"Yes, it seems that the waiting party has just arrived."
"Waiting for someone?
"Hello, my dear Sam."
A young blonde man in a white suit, Günter Ignaz, appeared.
"I can't believe you and the sword saint are dueling, you've gotten yourself into a lot of trouble. I'd like to kill him myself, but I'm not going to do anything rash. You're going to win anyway.
Günther approached Sam and patted his ass in a familiar manner.
"...... don't touch my ass naturally. Can't you be a little more serious?"
"I can't just stand by and watch unless I get a perk like this," he said. You know what I have to do, don't you?
You're here to put up wards so we can run amok, aren't you?"
"Correct. But because of my action, the King has heard about this. And how it happened. Well, it seems that His Majesty has heard from Magnolia-dono as well, so either way, the Michel family is finished.
Günther's words made Mizuki gasp.
In other words, the king had heard that Kurando had challenged Sam to a duel in an attempt to kill him.
There would be no excuse now.
But at the same time, he must also know that the Michels took advantage of the storehouse keeper.
"That's right. Do you still want to fight?
"I suggest you choose not to fight. Your loyalty is not to House Michel but to the royal family. I don't think it's right to cause too much grief to His Majesty.
"I am truly loyal to His Majesty Clyde. But I am also indebted to House Michel.
"Wait!"
Mizuki intervened.
She looks like she finally understands why her father is doing what he is doing, but her expression is not convinced.
"You fought a duel with Sam for the Michel family? A favor? What do you mean?"
"-I am greatly indebted to Mr. Mendez, the previous head of the Michel family. I only want to repay that debt."
"...... Is that why you're trying to kill Sam?"
Mizuki seems unconvinced by Kurando's reasons.
It's not surprising.
Unlike his father, Mizuki is not indebted to the Michel family. Rather, she was just a nuisance to Julien, who made her friends unhappy and even wooed her.
"I don't understand why people in the land of the rising sun are like this. If they stubbornly stick to their beliefs, so be it. Yes, His Majesty has a message for you.
Please tell us.
The Michels and you alone are responsible for this incident.
"...... that is."
"They say they won't hold our daughters guilty of anything, no matter if Lord Kensei kills Sam or is killed by Sam. I'm sure you have your own ideas, but you are a sweet friend to have.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The storehouse keeper kneeled down and bowed deeply toward the direction of the palace.
"If you didn't want to cause trouble for my daughter, why don't you stop? It's not too late. I don't want to kill you."
"I don't want to kill you either."
"Then..."
Kurando stood up and put his hand on the hilt of his sword.
"I may seem like a terrible fool to you. But on that young day, when you saved my life, Mendes-sama's only wish for me was to take care of my family. I will only grant that wish."
You're an a**h*le.
"Of course. I'm often called an inflexible man. But I can fight without worry as long as my daughter is not harmed. Mr. Günther, you should not have passed on your message.
"......fun. It's none of my business. You're going to lose anyway. Fight your battles without regret.
Günther spat out, and then he placed several layers of wards over the Amemiya family.
"I'm going to watch Sam win!"
Günther stood alongside Liese and the others.
"Well, Samuel. Now you can fight to your heart's content."
"I'm sorry."
I, too, regret that our paths have crossed in such a manner. I had hoped to build a good relationship with you. I was even thinking of taking Mizuki to be my wife if I could."
I can only laugh at the thought of Mizuki becoming my wife without my knowledge.
Kurando laughed as did Sam.
"But have you ever thought of this?"
"What?"
"Who would be stronger in a fight, the strongest wizard in the Kingdom of Skye or the best swordsman?"
I've been thinking.
It was annoying that the Michels had made an attempt on his life, but Sam was looking forward to this fight.
Having been taught magic by Ur and having inherited everything she has to offer, Sam's quest to become the most powerful wizard in the Kingdom of Skye is just a passing phase for him.
As a wizard, he may be the best in the land, but he knew he could never truly claim to be the strongest in the kingdom without fighting the greatest swordsman in the world, a renowned wizard-killer.
There was just no reason to fight.
He had not insulted the people he cared about like Albert, nor had he hurt the people he cared about like Julien.
Before he died, Ur said, "Find a reason to fight."
To use magic and power without a reason is barbaric.
It is not aesthetically pleasing to a wizard.
Sam agreed with him.
That is why he thought he would never fight against the kurabito.
But life is what it is.
Who would have thought that Kurando, who was indebted to the Michel family, would stand in the way of Sam's death?
"Of course. Swordsmen, wizards, and all those who seek strength are broken somehow. I, too, once chased after strength and kept on slaying people. It is almost a miracle that I was able to lead a peaceful life for more than ten years.
"But now you have a reason to fight. Is that right?"
Yes, we have a reason to fight. Then I can no longer restrain myself.
Father, no.
Mizuki was surprised at the true nature of her father, whom she had never known.
With his back turned to his daughter, he spoke out.
"I have disappointed you, Mizuki. But this is my nature. A hungry wolf, hungry for swords and battle.
Kurando quietly drew his sword.
Perhaps he felt no need to speak again.
"I'm sure that from the very beginning, he didn't care about his debt to the Michel family. Maybe I just wanted to fight you."
"Are you sure about that?"
"Come on, Samuel, let's fight. Let's make it a flesh and blood fight.
Kurando did not answer Sam's question, but held his sword in his right eye.
He smiled with a ferocity I had never seen before.
Sam held up his fist and laughed as well.
"Come at me, Amemiya Kurando!"
Sam was in an open area outside the dojo of the Amamiya family.Accompanying him were his fiance, Lise, and Hualien."Welcome, Samuel Scheidt. We have been expecting you."Amamiya Kurando stood quietly facing Sam, dressed in Hakama and holding a serious sword in his hand.Behind Kurando stood Mizuki with a bitter look on her face.She turns her head toward him and bows her head."Sam, Lise, I'm sorry. I couldn't stop you."Perhaps they were trying to admonish their father in a place they did not know.He apologizes for the lack of results, but we can only thank Mizuki for trying to stop the duel."Thank you, Mr. Mizuki. Count Jonathan Walker told me what happened. I understand that you are indebted to the previous head of the Michel family."...... yeah."I'm sure you have your ties and your reasons. But I can't let you beat me."I know. Mr. Samuels, I need you to resist with all your might. I, too, would hesitate to kill an unarmed man. What is preferable is that we give it our all and fight each other.Stepping onto the gravel in the courtyard, Sam and Kurando step forward.At the same time, the women stepped back to a place out of the way of the duel."Don't lose, Sam!""Of course.""I'll be watching Sam fight. I want you to leave Liese to me.""Thank you for your help."I'm not saying goodbye.After smiling at Lise and Hualien, Sam looks straight at Kurarayan."I don't mind giving you a moment to say goodbye.""No need. I'm not going to let you beat me."I envy you your confidence, and I am dazzled by it. But it is arrogant.Arrogance is just fine."If you don't need to say goodbye, that's fine. But please wait a moment. I have something to tell you.Go ahead.Kurando bowed his head to Liese as Sam cowered his shoulders, not wanting to interrupt."Kurando-sama?""I don't ask you to forgive me, but I apologize for hurting you."No, no apology is necessary. No, you don't need to apologize, because Sam will not be defeated.At Liese's reply, the swordswoman looked up, looked a little surprised, and then smiled gently."You have become stronger after all. I'm glad to see that, and I'm sorry.He glanced back at Sam, and their eyes met."Shall we begin?""Yes, it seems that the waiting party has just arrived.""Waiting for someone?"Hello, my dear Sam."A young blonde man in a white suit, Gnter Ignaz, appeared."I can't believe you and the sword saint are dueling, you've gotten yourself into a lot of trouble. I'd like to kill him myself, but I'm not going to do anything rash. You're going to win anyway.Gnther approached Sam and patted his ass in a familiar manner."...... don't touch my ass naturally. Can't you be a little more serious?""I can't just stand by and watch unless I get a perk like this," he said. You know what I have to do, don't you?You're here to put up wards so we can run amok, aren't you?""Correct. But because of my action, the King has heard about this. And how it happened. Well, it seems that His Majesty has heard from Magnolia-dono as well, so either way, the Michel family is finished.Gnther's words made Mizuki gasp.In other words, the king had heard that Kurando had challenged Sam to a duel in an attempt to kill him.There would be no excuse now.But at the same time, he must also know that the Michels took advantage of the storehouse keeper."That's right. Do you still want to fight?"I suggest you choose not to fight. Your loyalty is not to House Michel but to the royal family. I don't think it's right to cause too much grief to His Majesty."I am truly loyal to His Majesty Clyde. But I am also indebted to House Michel."Wait!"Mizuki intervened.She looks like she finally understands why her father is doing what he is doing, but her expression is not convinced."You fought a duel with Sam for the Michel family?A favor?What do you mean?""-I am greatly indebted to Mr. Mendez, the previous head of the Michel family. I only want to repay that debt.""...... Is that why you're trying to kill Sam?"Mizuki seems unconvinced by Kurando's reasons.It's not surprising.Unlike his father, Mizuki is not indebted to the Michel family. Rather, she was just a nuisance to Julien, who made her friends unhappy and even wooed her."I don't understand why people in the land of the rising sun are like this. If they stubbornly stick to their beliefs, so be it. Yes, His Majesty has a message for you.Please tell us.The Michels and you alone are responsible for this incident."...... that is.""They say they won't hold our daughters guilty of anything, no matter if Lord Kensei kills Sam or is killed by Sam. I'm sure you have your own ideas, but you are a sweet friend to have."Thank you, Your Majesty."The storehouse keeper kneeled down and bowed deeply toward the direction of the palace."If you didn't want to cause trouble for my daughter, why don't you stop?It's not too late. I don't want to kill you.""I don't want to kill you either.""Then..."Kurando stood up and put his hand on the hilt of his sword."I may seem like a terrible fool to you. But on that young day, when you saved my life, Mendes-sama's only wish for me was to take care of my family. I will only grant that wish."You're an a**h*le."Of course. I'm often called an inflexible man. But I can fight without worry as long as my daughter is not harmed. Mr. Gnther, you should not have passed on your message."......fun. It's none of my business. You're going to lose anyway. Fight your battles without regret.Gnther spat out, and then he placed several layers of wards over the Amemiya family."I'm going to watch Sam win!"Gnther stood alongside Liese and the others."Well, Samuel. Now you can fight to your heart's content.""I'm sorry."I, too, regret that our paths have crossed in such a manner. I had hoped to build a good relationship with you. I was even thinking of taking Mizuki to be my wife if I could."I can only laugh at the thought of Mizuki becoming my wife without my knowledge.Kurando laughed as did Sam."But have you ever thought of this?""What?""Who would be stronger in a fight, the strongest wizard in the Kingdom of Skye or the best swordsman?"I've been thinking.It was annoying that the Michels had made an attempt on his life, but Sam was looking forward to this fight.Having been taught magic by Ur and having inherited everything she has to offer, Sam's quest to become the most powerful wizard in the Kingdom of Skye is just a passing phase for him.As a wizard, he may be the best in the land, but he knew he could never truly claim to be the strongest in the kingdom without fighting the greatest swordsman in the world, a renowned wizard-killer.There was just no reason to fight.He had not insulted the people he cared about like Albert, nor had he hurt the people he cared about like Julien.Before he died, Ur said, "Find a reason to fight."To use magic and power without a reason is barbaric.It is not aesthetically pleasing to a wizard.Sam agreed with him.That is why he thought he would never fight against the kurabito.But life is what it is.Who would have thought that Kurando, who was indebted to the Michel family, would stand in the way of Sam's death?"Of course. Swordsmen, wizards, and all those who seek strength are broken somehow. I, too, once chased after strength and kept on slaying people. It is almost a miracle that I was able to lead a peaceful life for more than ten years."But now you have a reason to fight. Is that right?"Yes, we have a reason to fight. Then I can no longer restrain myself.Father, no.Mizuki was surprised at the true nature of her father, whom she had never known.With his back turned to his daughter, he spoke out."I have disappointed you, Mizuki. But this is my nature. A hungry wolf, hungry for swords and battle.Kurando quietly drew his sword.Perhaps he felt no need to speak again."I'm sure that from the very beginning, he didn't care about his debt to the Michel family. Maybe I just wanted to fight you.""Are you sure about that?""Come on, Samuel, let's fight. Let's make it a flesh and blood fight.Kurando did not answer Sam's question, but held his sword in his right eye.He smiled with a ferocity I had never seen before.Sam held up his fist and laughed as well."Come at me, Amemiya Kurando!"
