The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (1/4 chapters)
A Duel with Cardis
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“…Harold. I request a duel with you.” (Cardis)
Finally, he opened his mouth, and what came out was a challenge to a duel.
I guess it means that as his real older brother, he’s going to make his useless younger brother, who is scorned as the incompetent bratty prince, understand that he is the real brother.
“Don’t worry. I’ve also heard the circumstances about Mother. I understand your feelings about being targeted for your life by your own mother.” (Cardis)
“…” (Harold)
“But I need closure. To me, you were nothing more than a useless, incompetent little brother. A pathetic man who lacked any talent, always watching my face to curry favor with me.” (Cardis)
He really lets me have it, huh? Well, it’s all true, though.
“…If we spar, will you be satisfied?” (Harold)
“Yes. I will ask for nothing more.” (Cardis)
Cardis raised his face and looked at me. The murkiness in his gray eyes, which I saw a month ago, seemed to have faded a little.
“Haah… Alright.” (Harold)
“I’m sorry.” (Cardis)
As I sighed, Cardis bowed deeply. Even that was enough to surprise me. This man had never once bowed his head to Harold.
“So, when will it be? I’m fine with whenever…” (Harold)
“Then, let’s do it now.” (Cardis)
I never thought we’d fight right away.
Well, since he doesn’t just want to defeat me outright, there’s no need to prepare or anything. So, then…
“Alright, let’s get started.” (Harold)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, Cardis is coming at me full force. The weapon he’s holding in his right hand is his personal, UR-rank weapon, Supreme King Spear Rhongomiant. He’s seriously aiming to take me out.
“You have nothing to worry about. After all, you defeated Wilfred in a duel half a year ago. Surely, deflecting my spear should be no trouble for you.” (Cardis)
Hey, stop saying things like that so casually. I know Cardis’s abilities well from Enhaz. But…
“I have no intention of giving you this victory.” (Harold)
Gripping Cas, who had transformed into Jet Black Shield Casparleague, I faced Cardis head-on. The only people in this training field were me, Cardis, and Monica, acting as the witness.
Xandra? She’s probably taking her time in the bath right about now. She always puts so much effort into her grooming for my sake.
“Monica.” (Harold)
“Yes.” (Monica)
At my words, Monica stepped to the center.
And then—
“Now then… Begin!” (Monica)
“Shhh!”
At Monica’s signal, Cardis thrust his spear forward.
The reach is long, as expected of a spear. But…
“…So, you can still block it.” (Cardis)
Cardis muttered that, but unfortunately, his thrust was too straightforward. Reading the trajectory of the spear was easy. This kind of attack practically begged to be blocked.
That said, I can only make such remarks because Xandra trained me to the limits. For anyone else, that attack alone would have left them riddled with holes. That’s how fast and sharp Cardis’ spear is.
“Then how about this?!” (Cardis)
“…!” (Harold)
Cardis’s spear multiplied into countless copies, all rushing at me at once.
The unique skill Shotgun Sling, huh?
“That won’t work. Instead, the increased attack count has weakened each strike.” (Harold)
This Shotgun Sling allows for wide-area attacks but at the cost of reducing each hit’s power compared to regular strikes. It’s poorly matched against my defense-focused style.
“That’s what I was hoping for.” (Cardis)
With a smirk, Cardis dropped his stance and tightened his body.
No way. Is he about to unleash his ultimate skill, Twin Divine Destruction?
“Take this! The full force of Cardis Weir Dehaubalz. Twin God Destruction!” (Cardis)
Cardis moved so fast his arms couldn’t be seen by the naked eye, and his spear became two streaks of light heading straight for me. Both the power and speed were impeccable, and the trajectory cut the shortest path like beams of light.
However…
“…!” (Cardis)
“Sorry, but this won’t be enough to defeat me.” (Harold)
I parried Cardis’s all-out attack with ease and spoke calmly.
The Multi-Chamber Cannon of the magical beast Fairgeltungsvaffe is faster and more powerful than Cardis’s spear. There’s no reason I couldn’t defend against Twin God Destruction. Before regaining my memories of my past life, I, Harold, would never have been able to block it.
No, if I had remained the old Harold, I would have been nothing more than ‘the incompetent bratty prince’. I would have been defeated by Wilfred and executed. I would be a fool unworthy even of being a stepping stone.
How about it, Cardis? I’ve grown stronger, haven’t I? This is the result of regaining my past-life memories, working hard to survive, and deciding to stay by my most beloved fiancée’s side. I can proudly say I made the right choice.
As Cardis slumped his shoulders, I looked at him coldly.
I acknowledge that I shattered the world of Engage Hazard for my own convenience. I admit that. And as a result, you’ve fallen so far that you can’t even reach my feet. Even though you were supposed to be a rival character to the protagonist and one of the most capable individuals in Enhaz.
However, that’s also partly your own fault for growing complacent in your position. You refused to recognize me, labeling me as ‘the incompetent bratty prince’ and treating me as nothing more than a tool. In the end, you let yourself be swayed by King Eibar’s sweet words and brought Wilfred into your fold. All of this is the result of your own choices.
“Brother.” (Harold)
“…I admit defeat.” (Cardis)
Prompted by my voice, Cardis grimaced in frustration as he acknowledged his loss.
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