New chapter of Reincarnated Hero is out! (2/10 chapters)

 

 

I Meet an Angel

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One of the tournament favorites, Lancelot, was instantly defeated by a little girl. The entire venue fell silent at the completely unexpected development.

Leon was equally at a loss for words.

(Ehhh… Lancelot isn’t strong…? And he’s supposed to be an S-rank adventurer…?) (Leon)

Iris had seemed somewhat stiff in her movements during the first round, but perhaps her nerves had calmed by the second round, allowing her to perform at her usual level. However, Leon never expected the match to end even more quickly than the first round.

(Was he careless because his opponent was a child…? Yes, that must be it. That has to be it.) (Leon)

Leon told himself that, but unless someone stronger than Lancelot appeared, one of the twins would end up winning the tournament.

(There are five seeded fighters left. Surely one of them is stronger than the twins…) (Leon)

Contrary to Leon’s expectations, however, Arc defeated a seeded fighter with ease in the next match, the fourth match of the second round. Then, the remaining four matches concluded.

(Hmm… Even the seeded fighters weren’t that impressive… Only the last old man who appeared might still be hiding his true strength…) (Leon)

For reference, that “old man” was the captain of the Holy Dragon Knight Order and the top contender to win this tournament. He was a knight renowned as the strongest warrior in the kingdom.

Later, in the second match of the third round, Arc and Iris faced off. To Leon, it felt like an extension of their usual play-fighting, but the full-strength battle between the two caused quite a stir in the venue.

“W-Was that really a fight between kids?” (Spectator A)

“Are beastkin really that strong?” (Spectator B)

“No, it’s true that many beastkin have high physical abilities, but… not to this extent. That’s abnormal.” (Spectator C)

“Who are they…? I heard a rumor that they’re led by a mysterious handsome boy…” (Spectator D)

“Apparently they’re adventurers. I heard they even won the recent orc hunt.” (Spectator E)

(Somehow I’m getting more attention too now…) (Leon)

Naturally, due to the twins’ success, attention began to focus on their master, Leon, as well. While Leon was holding his head in frustration, the twins’ battle seemed to be entering its final stage. Both had already taken considerable damage and were breathing heavily.

“I won’t lose.” (Arc)

“I’ll win.” (Iris)

Their abilities were nearly equal, and neither wanted to lose. So the match was difficult to settle, but today, Iris exploited a gap and locked in a joint hold, giving her the advantage.

“Eeeeek!” (Arc)

“Does it hurt?” (Iris)

“It doesn’t hurt!” (Arc)

“You’re in pain.” (Iris)

“It doesn’t huuuuurt!” (Arc)

“Then, I’ll make it stronger.” (Iris)

“Ngyagyyyyyyyah!?” (Arc)

Arc screamed like a squashed frog and finally surrendered. Thunderous applause rang out in honor of the twins’ fierce battle.

“I won!” (Iris)

“…Ugh.” (Arc)

Iris returned to Leon cheerfully, while Arc came back with a sulky expression. Leon used healing magic to treat their injuries for the time being.

“Arc, don’t cry just because you lost a little.” (Leon)

“I’m not crying! Snnrf…” (Arc)

“You’ve got snot coming out.” (Leon)

*Blow*

Leon wiped Arc’s nose with a small handkerchief.

Usually, even if he lost, Arc would just get frustrated, but he wouldn’t cry. He must have really wanted to win this tournament, despite everything.

“Iris said she’ll do her best for your share too.” (Leon)

“Mm, I’ll do my best.” (Iris)

(Though honestly, if she really wins the whole thing, that’s going to be a pain…) (Leon)

In that case, they would leave the royal capital. Leon made that decision quietly in his heart.

 

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“Still, I didn’t think he’d lose so easily. He said all that before the match, but I really thought Lancelot would win.” (Vianna)

“Do you think he let his guard down?” (Teboa)

“Even so, it was a total defeat. I hope he becomes a bit more humble now…” (Froze)

“Or maybe he’ll be so shocked that he lost to a child, he won’t recover?” (Teboa)

“Ugh, that would be a problem. As much as we complain, it’s thanks to that S-rank guy that we’ve made so much money.” (Froze)

“That’s true. Oh, then how about this? Why don’t we form a party with Leon-kun?” (Vianna)

“Great idea! Let’s do that!” (Froze)

Vianna, Froze, and Teboa were having such a “girl talk” in the medical room. Lancelot, who had fainted during the match, was still lying in a bed and had not yet woken up.

“Nnngh…” (Lancelot)

“Oh, he’s waking up.” (Vianna)

A groaning sound was heard, and Lancelot opened his eyes. Vianna called out to him.

“Are you okay? This is the infirmary. Do you know why you’re here?” (Vianna)

She was checking if his memory had disappeared along with his consciousness. However, Lancelot, who had raised his upper body, did not look at them. He simply stared silently at the wall in front of him.

Noticing his strange behavior, the three girls began to look concerned.

“Lancelot? Can you hear me? If you can hear, look over here.” (Froze)

“No good. He’s not reacting at all.” (Teboa)

“Could he have hit his head too hard?” (Vianna)

At that moment, Lancelot muttered quietly, still staring only at the wall.

“An angel…” (Lancelot)

“Huh?” (Vianna)

The three women frowned as if to say, “What did he just say?”.

“An angel… I met an angel…” (Lancelot)

This time, they heard it clearly.

“An angel? You met an angel…?” (Froze)

“In a dream?” (Teboa)

“Wait, did he really go crazy…?” (Vianna)

While the party members were growing more worried, Lancelot suddenly stood up on the bed.

“Yes! An angel! She is my angel!” (Lancelot)

“Wait, she?” (Froze)

Lancelot shouted out loud.

“Iris-chan! No, Iris-sama! I will follow you for the rest of my life!” (Lancelot)

It appeared that he had, indeed, hit his head too hard. All three women said at once.

“He is hopeless…” (Vianna/Froze/Teboa)

 

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