New chapter of Incompetent Bratty Prince is out! (5/8 chapters)

 

 

I Really Do Love Enhaz After All

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“Begin!” (Judge)

The match between Despina and the mysterious magical beast began.

“I… I will… kill you…” (Magical Beast)

“…” (Despina)

The opponent, the mysterious magical beast, taunted in broken speech, but Despina silently stared it down. Still… The magical beast was easily over two meters tall, and might even be three meters. The weapon it held was a huge war hammer, which no human could possibly wield, and just swinging it would be difficult. And yet…

“Gufu… gufufu… they said if I kill you, I can eat you. I’m looking forward to it.” (Magical Beast)

The magical beast swung the war hammer effortlessly and slowly took one step after another closer to Despina. From its words, it clearly only saw Despina as food.

“Just hurry up and attack. Your breath stinks, you know.” (Despina)

“Gufu… you mocked me. Anyone who mocks me is the fool.” (Magical Beast)

I see, the magical beast’s intelligence is about that of a preschooler. Since event bosses and raid bosses think on par with players and heroines, this magical beast must be just a mob enemy. Then, there’s no way Despina, who is an event boss, should lose…

“!” (Magical Beast)

“I told you to shut up.” (Despina)

At a speed too fast to see, Despina slashed the magical beast’s face to pieces. As expected, it wasn’t human, as it bled purple blood instead of red.

“Next, your neck.” (Despina)

Despina kicked off the ground and leapt toward the magical beast…

“Gufu.” (Magical Beast)

“!?” (Despina)

As if it had been waiting, the magical beast swung its war hammer down on Despina. She barely dodged it, but it seemed unexpected, and instead of counterattacking immediately, she only took some distance.

“Cas, do you know what that magical beast is?” (Harold)

“Hmm… sorry, that kind of mana is new to me, so I can’t tell.” (Casparleague)

“I see.” (Harold)

A magical beast even Cas can’t identify… Judging by its size and strength, it feels like some kind of orc, but its whole body is covered in armor, so nothing can be identified from its appearance. Still, at this rate, I should consider the possibility that Despina might lose. Haha… without “Jet Black Shield Casparleague”, can I withstand an attack with that kind of power head-on? I’m not sure. Well, even so, it’s easier to deal with than Despina.

“Gufu, gufu. Still small and weak. You’re not my enemy.” (Magical Beast)

“…You sure talk a lot.” (Despina)

The magical beast raised its war hammer and laughed crudely. Despina raised her twin swords but seemed to be stepping back slightly under the magical beast’s pressure. There was no doubt Despina was faster. But the magical beast could keep up with her movements.

If she made a careless move, she would fall prey to the waiting war hammer. So, what now?

“Gufufu!” (Magical Beast)

“!” (Despina)

The magical beast charged as if the waiting period was over. Despina kept distance with quick movements, but the magical beast, though slow, pursued relentlessly.

And that movement… is it trying to lead Despina somewhere?

The proof was that slowly but surely, she was being cornered against the wall.

“Gufu, you can’t escape anymore.” (Magical Beast)

“…It seems so.” (Despina)

Finally backed against the wall, Despina faced the magical beast. With such close range, it would be difficult to use her proud speed. Meanwhile, though her expression was hidden behind her helmet, the magical beast was definitely enjoying itself. That crude laughter was unbearable to hear.

“Haru, are you perhaps cheering for that woman?” (Casparleague)

“Eh?” (Harold)

Cas’ question made me let out a blank sound.

Come to think of it, I realize I have been thinking more in favor of Despina.

“Well, I prefer whichever side is easier to defend against to win.” (Harold)

“I see.” (Casparleague)

I answered that, but I knew fighting the magical beast would be easier.

Despina’s speed is what really make things tough for me. So, this situation is actually favorable for me. And yet…

“What’s wrong, Despina! Are you going to end it here?” (Harold)

Before I knew it, I stood up and shouted loudly.

It would be smarter not to face Despina if you want to survive here. But… if I’m going to fight, I want to fight a boss from Engage Hazard, which I loved in my previous life. I can’t forgive an Enhaz event boss losing to some unknown magical beast like that.

“That’s right! We’re betting on you!” (Spectators)

“Yeah! Just take her down like you always do!” (Spectators)

Starting with my shout, the spectators cheered one after another. Even though it felt like helping the enemy, I wanted her to win.

Then…

“Hmph… I like hearing that!” (Despina)

“!?” (Magical Beast)

Despina sneered, and in the next moment, she leapt onto the magical beast’s shoulder and stabbed her sword into a gap in its armor.

 

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