New chapter of Reincarnated Hero is out! (1/10 chapters)

 

 

There’s No Need to Hold Back

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“““Eh?””” (Audience)

The entire venue doubted their own eyes at the scene unfolding before them and lost their words.

“Ei!” (Iris)

“Guh!” (Knight)

“Toh!” (Iris)

“Gaa!” (Knight)

A cute beastkin young girl was overwhelming an adult knight belonging to the Holy Dragon Knight Order. Since the development was the exact opposite of the pre-match expectations, everyone was left in a daze.

“Huh?” (Lancelot)

That included even Lancelot.

(Wait, wait, wait!? What is that girl!? Is she really a child!?) (Lancelot)

The knight she was facing was by no means weak. If he were an adventurer, he would likely be equivalent to an A-rank. And yet, faced with the young girl’s fierce attacks, he was forced entirely into defense.

(What incredible agility…! That even I can barely follow her movements with my eyes…!) (Lancelot)

Even from a place overlooking the stage, it was not easy to follow her movements. It would look even faster when actually confronting her.

“I… I give up…” (Knight)

The knight knelt on the ground and declared his defeat. At that moment, the audience erupted in cheers.

“You’re amazing, young lady!” (Spectator A)

“Keep winning just like that!” (Spectator B)

“We’re rooting for you!” (Spectator C)

Though surprised by her strength, many were clearly enchanted by it. Most of the voices flying through the air were filled with goodwill.

“…” (Iris)

Noticing the loud cheers directed at her, the young girl flinched slightly and hurried off the stage.

“That was amazing… She really won.” (Vianna)

“No wonder they brought her along for orc hunting… With that, she’s definitely a capable fighter.” (Teboa)

“So, it wasn’t just Leon-kun hunting them by himself.” (Froze)

“Wouldn’t Lancelot lose too?” (Vianna)

“Lancelot? Hey, are you listening?” (Teboa)

“Hellooo?” (Froze)

Even when called out by the three girls, Lancelot didn’t notice for a while.

Eventually, after someone stepped on his foot, he finally realized he was being addressed.

“We’ve been calling you for a while now.” (Vianna)

“W-What is it?” (Lancelot)

“You.” (Teboa)

“Hahaha, don’t say such nonsense.” (Lancelot)

Lancelot tried hard to smile in order not to show his agitation.

“Sure, that young girl is quite strong. But that knight’s weapon was a spear. When she got in that close, it actually put him at a disadvantage. In other words, she won due to a favorable matchup. Against someone stronger like me, there’s no way she could win no matter what she does.” (Lancelot)

“Hmm, is that so?” (Vianna)

“Of course it is. After all, I am an S-rank adventurer.” (Lancelot)

As Lancelot spoke those words, he gradually regained his usual tone.

(Haha, yes. I’m a genius. There’s no way I would lose to a little girl, yeah.) (Lancelot)

He had to admit she moved brilliantly, but surely, Lancelot thought, he too could move like that… no, even better.

“Still, your smile looked kind of stiff, didn’t it?” (Teboa)

“I was just torn between teaching a naive child the harshness of the world or letting her win as a kindness.” (Lancelot)

“…Really?” (Froze)

“Absolutely. But I’ve made my decision. As painful as it is, throwing the match wouldn’t help her in the long run. For her future, I shall become a wall she must overcome.” (Lancelot)

“…” (Vianna/Teboa/Froze)

The three girls gave him skeptical looks, but Lancelot said this.

“As expected of me. I don’t choose the easy path. I’m becoming even more refined as a man.” (Lancelot)

And he nodded to himself in satisfaction.

 

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By midday, all the first-round matches had concluded. Following Iris, Arc also won his first match without any trouble and advanced to the second round.

““We did it!”” (Arc/Iris)

In contrast to the twins, who were celebrating their advancement, Leon had a stiff expression.

(Ughhh… I thought there would be stronger opponents in the main tournament.) (Leon)

Even after watching all the first-round matches, he couldn’t find any real contenders. At this rate, the twins might just keep winning too easily.

(N-No… Surely among the seeded fighters, there must be someone the twins can’t beat… Lancelot will also be coming up…) (Leon)

Leon was silently praying.

 

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Amidst loud cheers, one of the tournament favorites, S-rank adventurer Lancelot, made his appearance on stage. The second round was already progressing smoothly, and it was now the third match.

“Kyaaah! So cool!” (Fan A)

“Lancelot-samaaa!” (Fan B)

Screams of admiration echoed through the air. Unlike the matches before, the cheers from women were especially loud.

“Hmph, as expected of me. Just stepping onto the stage is enough to pierce the hearts of girls.” (Lancelot)

On the other side, the young girl also appeared. During the first round, she had been visibly nervous under the attention of the large crowd.

“Hmph, but this is where your journey ends.” (Lancelot)

Lancelot drew his sword. With a refined and graceful motion, he caused another wave of delighted screams from the women.

“I won’t lose.” (Iris)

Iris took a stance with her small arms and legs.

“…Hey, who do you think will win?” (Spectator A)

“Obviously Lancelot.” (Spectator B)

“But that little girl was amazing too.” (Spectator A)

“Still, there’s no way she can beat an S-rank adventurer.” (Spectator B)

Aside from a few passionate fans, some spectators were calmly predicting the match outcome. Most of them saw Lancelot as having the advantage.

(Naturally. There’s no way someone like me would lose.) (Lancelot)

Lancelot became more confident in his victory.

“Second Round, Third Match… Begin!” (Announcer)

Judging that both sides were ready, the signal to start the match was given.

“Come, there’s no need to hold back. Come at me with everything you’ve got.” (Lancelot)

“Mm, I will.” (Iris)

“!?” (Lancelot)

The reply came from right in front of him. Iris had closed the distance of about five meters in an instant and was suddenly right in front of his eyes.

(S-She’s fast!) (Lancelot)

“Ei!” (Iris)

“Kh!” (Lancelot)

He hurriedly blocked the incoming punch with the flat of his sword. The impact was far too strong to have come from such a small child’s body, and Lancelot nearly got blown away just from that. He managed to hold his ground, but without delay, the second strike came. It was a kick aimed at his legs.

“!” (Lancelot)

Where did that slender leg get such power? Before he realized it, Lancelot’s body was airborne. His legs had been swept out from under him. And then came a spinning back kick aimed directly at his face. Dodging was impossible.

“Bufguh!?” (Lancelot)

Taking the blow head-on, Lancelot was sent flying all the way to the edge of the stage.

“““…Eh?””” (Audience)

The entire venue fell silent. With this complete reversal of expectations, no one could find the words to speak.

 

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