New chapter of Incompetent Bratty Prince is out! (7/8 chapters)

 

 

The Event Boss Has Arrived

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“How was it? Did it help you at all?” (Obul)

Obul, who had come over without me noticing, spoke to me while watching Despina respond to the cheers with a raised hand.

That’s right. I came to watch her match in preparation for the match the day after tomorrow.

“Yes, it was more than enough.” (Harold)

“That’s good. It looks like you’ll last a bit longer now.” (Obul)

He spoke so freely.

If it were the Jet Black Shield Casparleague, it might be able to withstand Despina’s lightning attribute attacks, but if I just block them with a normal shield, I would definitely get burned black like that magical beast. In other words, if I want to endure Despina’s attacks until the very end, I need to do something about that Pentagram Lightning.

For that, I thought…

“…I can’t just block with the shield, I have to dodge every single attack.” (Harold)

“Haru…?” (Casparleague)

“Hm? Haha, it’s nothing.” (Harold)

I patted Cas’ head, who was looking at me curiously, and he closed his eyes in contentment.

Yeah. I can’t afford to lose the match against Despina, not only to avoid worrying my partner but also to be recognized more as his partner.

I looked at the smiling Despina and clenched my fist with determination.

 

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“Munya… Monica, I’m full already, nya…” (Casparleague)

Sleeping peacefully on my stomach was my partner Cas.

I’m glad he seems to be having a good dream. The night passes, and after crossing another night, the match with Despina will finally come. Today’s match clearly showed me her skill, but I have no intention of just being defeated. With the defensive skills I have polished together with Sandra and the other power I gained after being thrown into the Colosseum… When I fully master this power, I believe I can do things that seem absolutely impossible.

While staring at the prison ceiling and simulating the match with Despina in my mind…

*Knock, knock*

“!?” (Harold)

Footsteps approached from beyond the iron door. I should be the only one in this underground cell, so the person making the footsteps must have business with me.

“…Cas, wake up.” (Harold)

“Nmyu… Haruu, what is it…?” (Casparleague)

“Just get inside quickly.” (Harold)

I forcibly pushed Cas inside my chest and crouched down to prepare.

I hoped it was Obul coming, but if it was some malicious people, meaning the woman who threw me here or her accomplices, I would be in great danger right before the match with Despina.

But then…

“…So, you’re the opponent I’m facing the day after tomorrow?” (Despina)

“Ah…” (Harold)

That worry was unnecessary, as it was Despina herself who came.

But why would she come all the way here to see me?

“Don’t be so guarded. I was just curious about the rumor in the Colosseum about the gladiator who only defends.” (Despina)

She saw my caution and seemed to understand a lot. Despina shrugged and gave a bitter smile.

“But well, you don’t look very strong.” (Despina)

“You’re quite frank. Are you saying that compared to the magical beast from the daytime match?” (Harold)

“Oh? Did you happen to watch that match?” (Despina)

“Yes.” (Harold)

Despina covered her mouth and made a thinking gesture.

Does watching that match have something to do with her coming here?

“Then, this will be quick. Admit your defeat in the match the day after tomorrow.” (Despina)

“…” (Harold)

“If you do, I won’t hurt you recklessly, and I’ll speak to the higher-ups so you won’t get hurt.” (Despina)

Ah, I see. In other words, she came to encourage me to lose the match. Surely, after watching that match, anyone would think I can’t win against Despina. In reality, to beat her, even the slightest mistake is unforgivable, and the probability of losing is higher. But…

“I’m sorry, I refuse. I have no path other than to win against you.” (Harold)

I was thrown into this Colosseum with malice. Probably, once I lose, they will try to kill me. Also, although Despina said she would negotiate with the higher-ups, I don’t believe those higher-ups will listen to her. I understand because sending such a magical beast to fight her today meant they intended to use or eliminate Despina. Otherwise, no matter how skilled she is, they wouldn’t have made her fight a magical beast of event boss level.

“…Don’t say I didn’t warn you.” (Despina)

“I have no intention to regret, and I won’t lose to you.” (Harold)

“You’re confident. Looks like this was an unnecessary meddling.” (Despina)

Despina laughed softly, waved her hand, and left the underground cell through the door.

“Haru….” (Casparleague)

“Yeah, I won’t lose. No way I’m losing.” (Harold)

I nodded firmly to Cas, who was looking at me worriedly.

Right, I can’t lose or die here. For my most beloved fiancée who’s waiting for me to come back.

 

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