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‘Hold one bat in each hand, and swing.’

Upon hearing those words, Stella swallowed hard. It seemed she had quite awakened. Though her hair had considerable bedhead.

“…I think I can do it. Though practice is necessary, of course.” (Stella)

“Hmm… then, it is decided. First, try the two-sword style.” (Elt)

It is a strange thing. The conquest of the Lion Knight is not really baseball. There is no need to be bound by the rules, fundamentally. However, I will not think about that anymore.

When I handed Stella the bats, fate was surely decided.

If one is particular about swinging bats, then, what I can do is only guide. There is also something that concerns me. When we defeated the Flower General by hitting back, Stella gained the title of [Holder of Ko-shi-en Qualification]. If this connects to something in the world, it is probably beyond the swing. That is what I feel…

Then, there is one more important thing. If she can hit back the lightning strike, probably the Lion Knight will become inoperative. So far, the Lion statues that were only heads were like that. They can be obtained without external damage. Also, the two-sword style is not prohibited by the rules. Although there are no batters who do that, it is deliberately not forbidden.

“But two-sword style… ordinary people cannot do it, right?” (Stella)

“Well, probably so.” (Elt)

The bat’s swing is something done with one’s whole body and soul. But even a well-trained player, that is already very good if they have a batting average of 30%. Yes, swinging is not simply about hitting the ball. Only when it flies forward and passes the defense does it have meaning.

Even if one actually does the two-sword style, there will be no power or precision at all. Even if you hit by luck, it will at best be a pitcher’s grounder or catcher’s grounder. The manager or coach will not allow it anyway.

I also played two-sword style for fun when I was a child in my previous life, so I know well. I can hit it. But it will not fly. In that case, swinging with both hands is far better.

“But I think with Stella’s physical ability, she can swing…” (Elt)

“Thank you very much…! I will try it right after eating breakfast.” (Stella)

“If it comes to that, I was thinking of breaking through by hitting with that Lion statue…” (Elt)

No matter how hard, if you hit with the same material, damage should enter. Using the wood as a wall and banging with the Lion statue might somehow work, I thought.

“…That method existed.” (Stella)

“However, the Lion statue and the Knight statue will also break. If possible, it is better to defeat by hitting back. If you hit the lightning from the mouth, it will push it to inoperative.” (Elt)

“Only returning one of the two split shots was no good… It seems both have to be hit back to defeat it.” (Stella)

Stella was full of enthusiasm, humming.

Phew, I feel like I have been thinking hard from waking up. It is about time to properly get up…

Dia was clinging to Marcosias’s chest.

She really seems to favor her.

“Suyā… piyo… suyā… piyo!” (Dia)

Dia woke up abruptly. She pulled back the cotton futon, saw us, and greeted energetically.

“Good morning, piyo!” (Dia)

“Ah, good morning.” (Elt)

“Good morning!” (Stella)

“Mm… good morning!” (Marcosias)

“Ugo ugo, good morning!” (Wood)

Thus, an ordinary but precious day begins.

 

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After preparing and eating breakfast, Stella and I went to meet Leia.

Two-sword style is good, but training time is necessary. We must discuss what to do until then.

Leia, whom we visited, was unusually not wearing the Cockatrice hat. Instead, Nana was lying on the floor wearing a Cockatrice costume. In her hand was the Cockatrice hat, and tools were scattered on the floor.

Hmm, I can somehow read the circumstances. Probably, Nana and Leia were fiddling with the Cockatrice hat throughout the night. And surely Nana has fallen asleep as is. Leia looks very energetic though…

“Let Nana sleep as she is.” (Leia)

Vampires are a species with reversed day and night, and it would be cruel to wake her up. I will leave her as is. After all, we are the ones who suddenly visited.

Then, when I talked about the two-sword style, Leia nodded with interest. She seemed to agree with defeating by hitting back the thunderball, leaving aside the two-sword style.

“I see… While Stella-sama is polishing the countermeasure, we limit ourselves to investigation in the existing area…” (Leia)

“Yes, considering the Lion statues, the possibility of defeating by hitting back the thunder strike is quite high.” (Elt)

“That is true. From the stories of Iskamina and Nana, there was no damage except to the magic circuits. Moreover, from last time, we understood that even if damaged, they restart…” (Leia)

My magic caused tingling, and Iskamina itself was spinning. In short, the method of hitting back the electric shock means we can collect without completely breaking it. Considering the value of the statues, this is quite significant. Though now it is a hindrance to investigation, originally it is old and rare enough to be displayed in a museum.

Saying that, Leia nodded again.

“Understood. For me as well, if it can be defeated with little damage, that is preferable. If it comes to that… I thought we have no choice but to manage by a cave-in or a pitfall.” (Leia)

“Since Iskamina is here, that is possible too. Golems probably have simple action patterns.” (Elt)

“Hmm, there are various methods. For now, leave the Lion Knight to Stella.” (Leia)

“Yes, I will surely break through it!” (Stella)

“Very reliable… ‘Hero Stella, desiring a duel with the ancient terrifying golem,’ is it.” (Leia)

A duel…? Well, if said differently, it is like that.

“By the way, about the Adventurer Guild… how is it there?” (Elt)

“Materials and such are almost all arriving. The rest is deciding layout and buildings. Elt-sama could probably build it instantly, but…” (Leia)

It was like the Large Tree Tower. That part seemed very convenient.

“Understood, thank you. I will proceed with that soon.” (Elt)

Just as I was about to stand, a sound came from Nana’s side. It was a completely unexpected, sudden sound.

*Piyo*

Stella was also surprised and raised her voice. I was surprised too.

“W-what is that?” (Stella)

“…Is that the Cockatrice’s cry? The sound came from Nana’s costume, right?” (Elt)

While we talked, Nana sat up with a stretch. She stretched, seemed to notice us, and immediately corrected her posture.

“Ah, Elt-sama. I apologize, you had already come.” (Nana)

“No, do not mind. I was about to leave… Rather, what was that sound earlier?” (Elt)

“It is an alarm sound.” (Nana)

“I-I see…” (Elt)

While keeping a composed face, Nana was also seeming to have the same kind of atmosphere as Leia.

Well, both are good people though.

“By the way, after this, Stella and I will make the menu… Nana, will you come to the house? We need to proceed with that matter too.” (Elt)

Making the menu that will represent the Adventurer Guild, and bottling tomatoes. We also have to do those.

Also, if it is two-sword style, we need to make new bats. Now, what kind of bat would be good…

 

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