I leaped towards the figure clad in a full-body suit riding the monstrous bird. The creature, startled, gracefully circled to evade me. “Surprised, huh? What kind of physical ability do you have? But now, you can only land, right?” “I’ve taken down one of your friends! Next is you!” My voice likely diminished as I … Counter Stop – Chapter 44
“Protect His Majesty while retreating! Don’t let your guard down against aerial assaults!” The soldiers formed a wall around the king. Without the A-Rank counterattack from Amane and the others, they would have been utterly annihilated by the enemy’s forces. The strength of the monsters that had descended upon them easily surpassed a Danger Level … Counter Stop – Chapter 43
The excitement of the final match in the Combat Tournament was unlike anything seen in the previous rounds. With Tiferia’s popularity soaring, waves of LOVE erupted from the crowd. While many had come to see Tiferia, the dark horse, Lua, was also a contender capturing attention. “At last, the final match has arrived! How could … Counter Stop – Chapter 42
the moment Tiferia spoke the incantation, the atmosphere shifted dramatically. “Weapon Break!” With a flick of her wrist, the radiant light from the Saint Sword enveloped Quid’s weapon, and in an instant, it shattered into countless shards, scattering like stars across the arena. The audience gasped collectively, the sound echoing in the now tense air. … Counter Stop – Chapter 41
This time, it was written in the third person. What to do next is still undecided. Seigel visited Rupie, who was lying in the Infirmary, staring at the ceiling. They had teamed up a few times, so the two were familiar with each other. Upon recognizing Seigel, Rupie greeted him with a cheerful smile. “I … Counter Stop – Chapter 40
The second match of the Combat Tournament. Before me stands a woman with a robust physique, though she wields no weapon. Her sun-kissed, dark skin glistens under the bright light, accentuating her toned body. The extraordinary muscles I saw in the waiting room must be what she relies on when it’s time to fight. “Second … Counter Stop – Chapter 39
“Well, well, the main event of the Avangarde Tournament has begun! I’m your commentator, Kasia, and joining me for analysis is the well-known adventurer critic, Shitakka!” “This is Shitakka. Nice to meet you.” “I believe the favorite to win this time is, of course, Tiferia-chan. But who else do you think stands a chance?” “Hmm, … Counter Stop – Chapter 38
Day Two of the Combat Tournament: The Final Tournament. The atmosphere was bustling, a far cry from the qualifiers. The castle gates and the passage leading to the Coliseum were overflowing with people, making it nearly impossible to walk. As I was jostled and pushed through the crowd, I finally managed to reach the waiting … Counter Stop – Chapter 37
The semifinals of the qualifiers, me against Greyman. I had fought and triumphed over Benkei, Baste, and many others, but there was something off about this guy. For proof, Greyman had been entranced by the gleam of his sword for a while now, looking nothing like someone ready to fight. “Semifinals of Block B, begin!” … Counter Stop – Chapter 36
“Is the match already starting?!” Roel hurriedly returned, albeit a bit lost. The Coliseum was vast, with multiple entrances to the spectator area, and if one didn’t memorize the routes, they could end up wandering for ages. “It’s just about to begin. You were quick, Roel-chan.” “Well, it’s your match, Lua-chan…” “Oh, it’s starting!” As … Counter Stop – Chapter 35