Volume 11 Chapter 9 Nokin Vs Thelma
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
*Nokin’s Perspective
The Beast King Tournament is now on its third day, and today is the day of the second round.
At this point, entering the Ten Elite Garuda is almost certain, but my goal is to become the First Fang, and anything else is just a loss.
”Sir Nokin, everything is ready.”
”Oh, thanks. Today is finally my turn, so I need to look good or the audience will laugh at me.”
Terry was adjusting my outfit in the waiting room.
As we entered the second round, our team was getting a lot of attention as a favorite to win.
Because of this, Terry quickly got a battle outfit and tailored it just for me.
The outfit he made was a tight-fitting Fist Fighter costume.
The flashy colors were Terry’s style, but if I complained, I felt like I might lose the person who would take care of me starting tomorrow, so I decided to hold back.
”Mr. Nokin, it’s almost time to enter, so please get ready.”
An official opened the waiting room door and called for me.
Today, I was fighting against Thelma, the leader of the team from ‘Silver Wolf,’ where I used to belong, and I was so excited I could hardly contain myself.
I don’t remember much, but… those 2 I saw before will surely give me a great time.
I picked up the greatsword leaning against the wall and followed the official out of the waiting room.
* * *
When I stepped into the arena, Thelma and her team were already ready for battle, arms crossed, waiting for us to appear.
”Oh, Nokin. You made it. I thought you’d run away with your tail between your legs, but I’ll give you credit for showing up. However, I won’t let you win any further.”
Thelma pointed at me with a fierce look.
Next to her was Matthew, shaking his head, and there was also a succubus girl about ten years old, crossing her arms in front of the big men.
”Bea’s gonna give it her all! I’ll beat Nokin and then ask Kent for my reward! I’ll turn Nokin into Swiss cheese with this spear gun!”
The succubus girl is thought to be Beatrice, whom Thelma and Matthew adore.
”Just so you know, your magic guns won’t work on me. I’ll smash them all to bits.”
In this Beast King Tournament, Kent’s Private Hunting Group is making a big show with their new magic guns, but to me, they look like toys.
Bullets slower than an expert’s invisible slash are easy for me to see and dodge.
Similarly, full-body Armor-clad Geronimo won’t be penetrated by bullets, and Garo will simply bounce them back with his spear.
So, magic guns can’t deal damage to us.
”Oh really? My girl’s magic gun is a special make. It’s a unique one even among the Black Bullets. Well, you can regret it after you’ve been hit.”
Thelma places her hands on her hips and boasts confidently.
”Let’s keep the private talk to a minimum, please.”
The host, who had been idle until the match preparations were complete, now inserts himself into our midst.
He picks up the microphone and starts with the team introductions.
”Today’s first match is between the Garuda Principality King Nokin’s team and the ‘Silver Wolf’ Thelma’s team. Both teams specialize in close combat, and we’re expecting a fierce battle of blows! Let’s get the match started!”
The host dashes to the gong to announce the start of the match, and he strikes it loudly.
At the signal, Thelma is the first to move.
Using [Fighting Spirit Technique], she converts her magic element into combat spirit, boosting her physical attack power and swiftly closing in on me, aiming for my abdomen with a series of rapid palm strikes.
”You won’t hit me!”
I use my footwork to dodge Thelma’s palm strikes.
Yet Thelma continues to close in, challenging me to an ultra-close battle.
”I won’t use my sword. This is more than enough!”
Thelma held a glowing orb in her hand, different from the magic light, just a breath away.
The orb seemed to be an [Air Bullet], condensed with fighting spirit from the [Fighting Spirit Technique].
At this distance, dodging would be tough… If I step back, I’ll be hit.
I charged forward, ready to tackle Thelma as she prepared to launch the [Air Bullet].
Thelma didn’t expect me to come at her, and she got knocked back hard.
”Thelma! Nokin, what are you doing to my wife?! If you keep acting like this, I won’t hold back, even if you were in the old Hunting Group!”
Seeing Thelma hurt made Matthew show his anger, raising his spear and shield, his killing intent growing fast.
”You! I won’t go down that easily! I always tell you to stay calm and fight!”
Thelma stood up, wiping the blood from her mouth.
She didn’t seem to have taken serious damage.
”I’ll teach this fool Nokin what real Monster Hunting is. Teamwork is everything in a fight against monsters. We’ve seen the end of those who got lost in their own strength.”
”Aunt Thelma is right! Monster Hunting has its own way!”
As Thelma waved her hand, the members of ‘Silver Wolf’, including Matthew, surrounded me all at once.
Garo and Geronimo tried to break in, but I waved my hand to stop them.
”You think you can underestimate us? Don’t think ‘Silver Wolf’ is like the other Monster Hunting groups. I’ll show you that we’re one of the top 3 Hunting Groups in Abyss Vena!”
Matthew readied his spear, focusing his hidden anger.
Thelma waved her hand again, signaling for more instructions.
Then, Beatrice charged at me with a spear twice her height, ready to strike.
”Nokin! You will die! If I take Nokin’s head, Bea will be better than MilMil!”
”Hmph! I won’t lose to a little girl like you!”
I deflect the sudden rush with my greatsword.
Beatrice, thrown off balance, stops and tries to regain her stance, thrusting her spear at me.
”Take this!”
Flames burst from the tube attached to the tip of Beatrice’s spear.
Boom!
What shot out was a practice round.
Beatrice’s spear had a magic gun built into it, allowing for close-range shooting.
”Hah! You think that will hit me?”
I use my greatsword as a shield to deflect the practice round, grab Beatrice’s spear, and pull her in for a spinning kick.
”Aagh!”
”Beatrice!”
Thelma rushes toward me, ignoring the kicked Beatrice.
The other members also ignore Beatrice and come straight for me.
”You touched our Beatrice! You’ll be torn apart by wolf fangs!”
As Thelma gets closer, attacks from all sides rain down on me.
Each attack is aimed at my weak points, making my fighting instincts surge, and a grin starts to form on my face.
This is it!
The fight I crave is this intense clash of killing intent and burning fighting spirit!
”Hahaha! Thelma! Matthew! Let’s fight more!”
I deflect a spear aimed at my weak spot with my greatsword and rest it on my shoulder, taunting them.
Then, Matthew steps back, and his spear starts to glow.
”Take this! [Flash Ray]!”
A spear of light shoots from Matthew’s weapon, aimed right at my torso.
The ‘Silver Wolf’ members, already fighting up close, retreat, showing off their amazing teamwork.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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