Volume 1 Chapter 37 The Royal Capital’s Martial Tournament – Part III
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”Now, let the match begin!!”
The announcer’s voice declared the start, and Dad’s match began.
First, Sylvan started running around Dad.
Dad stayed calm and didn’t move.
Sylvan shot blades from the shadows and at the same time, attacked Dad directly!
Dad caught the blades with his bare hands without even looking, and blocked Sylvan’s strike with his sword.
Then, a powerful kick to Sylvan’s stomach!
Sylvan was blown away out of the ring.
”…And the winner is Izana Cartwooddd!”
Amidst the loud cheers, Dad waved to us, and then,
”Aaaaa! I-za-naaa!!”
We heard cheers from behind us… Mom’s mouth twitched.
I, Nana, and Rumi also shouted back.
”Aaaaa! I-za-naaa!!” I cheered.
I ended up shouting the same as the people behind us.
”…Papaaaa! You were so cooool!”
Nana looked at me with wide eyes and then cheered for Dad.
”…G-Great jobbb!”
Rumi also looked at me with wide eyes and then cheered for Dad.
* * *
Dad easily won the second and third rounds, and now he was heading to the semifinals.
His opponent was a tall woman with red hair, and she stood out in the crowd.
Wearing partially black metal armor, he has sturdy armor on his shoulders, elbows, and knees.
The whole outfit is slim and made of flexible leather, perfect for battle.
By the way, Dad is wearing bright blue and green clothes.
To make it easy to move, he has a strong belt around his waist.
Now, a cheerful voice from the announcer echoes through the venue.
”Alright, the Lorensia Martial Tournament, the sword division is finally starting the semifinals! The ‘Sword Saint’ Izana Cartwood has amazed and moved us with his overwhelming record! His blade is truly divine, adding elegance to the stage with his graceful movements. This time, we expect another easy victory, and his charming mask will surely capture the hearts of everyone here! Will Izana show off his skills again and captivate the audience? We can’t take our eyes off him!”
Dad stands at the starting line, waving to us a bit shyly.
The venue is filled with the excited cheers of women, and Mom seems to be getting used to it, not paying much attention anymore.
”Facing him is ‘Slasher’ Rudia! She handles her greatsword with ease, dazzling us with her beautiful sword techniques as if she’s dancing! Everyone is captivated by her skillful movements, and cheers naturally rise up. Let’s hope she shows us her powerful flying slashes this time! Don’t miss Rudia’s splendid fight!”
A cool woman, almost the same height as Dad, stands confidently at the starting line.
She looks eager to fight Dad.
The atmosphere is tense, and the audience’s attention is focused on the match.
”Now, let the match begin!!”
Clang! In an instant, sparks flew.
Dad quietly watches the opponent’s attack and readies his sword.
He swiftly changes his stance like a dancer, skillfully dodging Rudia’s powerful jumping slash.
The slash grazes his shoulder, but Dad remains completely still, as if enjoying that brief moment.
Rudia smirks confidently.
With a strong step forward, she quickly closes the distance to Dad and swings her greatsword, unleashing a series of shining slashes.
Dad narrowly avoids the incoming blades, surprising everyone watching.
Rudia continues her rapid-fire attacks with incredible speed.
However, Dad seems to anticipate every move, skillfully dodging and then deflecting her sword at the slightest opening.
Rudia leaps high, moving away from the battlefield.
She changes her attack style, switching from rapid strikes to long-range attacks.
With a big swing, she sends a slash into the air.
The incoming slash glows, rushing toward Dad like a shooting star.
”Go for it!” Rudia shouts as the slash flies at an unbelievable speed.
But Dad calmly assesses the attack, focusing his sharp gaze to counter it.
In an instant, Dad levels his sword and catches the incoming slash.
A tremendous impact occurs, shaking the arena.
The audience gasps, captivated by the scene.
Dad then looks back at Rudia and launches his own flying slash.
He jumps high and unleashes another flying slash from the air.
Rudia barely dodges the first flying slash, but she can’t avoid the second one.
As she tries to block it, she gets knocked back and falls out of the ring.
”The winner is Izana Cartwooddd!”
* * *
The final match begins.
The arena was filled with tension, and the lively voice of the commentator echoed even more.
”Now, the Lorensia Martial Tournament, the sword division has finally reached the finals! Up to this point, the ‘Sword Saint’ Izana Cartwood has defeated all his opponents with smooth and refined moves! Will he continue to showcase his elegant fighting style and meet our expectations until the very end!? He has already won twice in a row, and this time, he is aiming for his third victory! Who can stop him, or can anyone stop him at all!? The audience’s excitement is at its peak, and everyone is looking forward to this ultimate battle; we can’t take our eyes off it!!”
From among the spectators, excitement rose, and voices and cheers echoed as they awaited the explosive moment of adrenaline.
All eyes were focused on my dad, and my heart raced with anticipation for the amazing fight he would show us again.
Then, a girl appeared after my dad.
She wore a white blouse with lace and had a cute ribbon tied around her neck.
Her wine-red jacket was decorated with gold, giving her a noble and glamorous impression.
Every time her fluffy mini skirt swayed, her elegance stood out.
On her feet, she wore sturdy dark brown boots.
This girl, dressed like a student, seemed to be my dad’s opponent in the finals.
”Standing before him is Lunaria von Kalesia, known as the ‘Sword Saint Princess.’ She is a beautiful 13-year-old swordswoman with the power of the holy attribute. Her impressive skills have gained her many admirers! Like Izana, her stunning sword dance captivates the audience, and her graceful movements resemble an angel.
She has a perfect, beautiful face, like a painting, with her light golden hair flowing and her serious blue eyes shining. But don’t let her looks fool you—her powerful sword strikes are truly frightening! Each strike has a thunderous sound that captures the hearts of the men and makes them cheer wildly.
As the eagerly awaited match begins, the crowd is filled with excitement, anxious to see Lunaria’s enchanting sword dance and the magical battle she will present!”
(…This girl’s introduction is way too long.)
Dad captivates the women, and the girl he’s up against seems to have the men (and the announcer) under her spell too.
”Izana! Do your best──!”
”Dad, show them the difference in skill──!”
”Papa! If you win, I’ll give you a kiss──!”
”Mr. Izana, good luck──!”
The cheers around us grew louder, and we also shouted encouragement to Dad.
As the tension increased, Dad and Lunaria closed their eyes quietly, looking like they were calming their spirits.
”Now, let the match begin!!”
With the signal to start, the two figures vanished in an instant, and a shockwave erupted in the center of the stage.
──Clang!!
Lunaria was knocked back but immediately unleashed a series of flying slashes to prevent Dad from counterattacking.
Dad calmly deflected the flying slashes with his sword while stepping closer to Lunaria, one step at a time.
Lunaria activated her Sword Saint Princess Lv.2 skill ‘Godspeed Dance’ and instantly moved behind Dad with dazzling speed.
And what comes next is the Sword Saint Princess Lv.10 skill, ‘Starblade’!
That strike is wrapped in holy light, possessing a beauty like shattered stars.
Dad wrapped his sword in Magic Power and fighting spirit, catching that massive blade!
──Boom!!
Lunaria jumped high and activated the Sword Saint Princess Lv.9 skill, ‘Rapid Sky Slashes’!
From the air, holy light slashes were fired at Dad like bullets, one after another!
──Boom boom boom boom!!
Lunaria landed gracefully, glaring sharply at Dad while still holding her sword.
It seemed Dad took all those slashes without a scratch.
The audience was captivated, all of them holding their breath in anticipation.
Both fighters’ bodies blurred, and an ultra-fast exchange of blows began that was impossible to follow with the eyes!
──Clang! ──Clang clang! ──Clang!
After a long, evenly matched battle, the moment finally arrived.
*Crack! Clatter clatter!*
Lunaria’s steel sword broke.
”…That’s enough! The winner is Izana Cartwooddd!!”
Whaaat!?
A shocked voice erupted from the audience, and amidst the loud cheers, Dad waved back at everyone.
He looked just like a hero.
After that, a ceremony was held with the queen and the second princess, Elena, and our Martial Tournament came to a glorious conclusion.
Please bookmark this series and rate ☆☆☆☆☆ on here!
Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
Thanks for reading.