“However, if I win, you’ll tell me everything you know. Why are you so fixated on becoming the next king? Why does His Majesty support you? And… the identity of the man behind you, this ‘Ulisse.'”
I suspect that King Aival and this man “Ulisse” are involved in why this guy is no longer the protagonist.
Especially “Ulisse,” who lavishly bestows UR weapons and rare items upon Lize’s brother, Prince Jean of the Capetien Kingdom, and this guy. He must be plotting something.
…No, those two are the very ones who are twisting this world of “Engage Hazard.”
“What do you say? If you refuse my offer, all that remains for you is ruin. Even His Majesty won’t be able to protect you this time.”
“Ufufu, that’s right. If it’s glossed over… the Barthian Holy Kingdom will call upon countries around the world and erase the Dehauvalz Kingdom from the map.”
Thankfully, Christia assisted me.
Well, the Saint, the symbol of the Holy Kingdom, was put in danger. I’m sure the Holy Kingdom would do that much.
“There’s no need to think too hard. All you have to do is beat me.”
I’ve set the stage this far. The only choice left for you is to defeat me.
“…Understood.”
“So, that means—”
“Yeah. I will fight you, Harold… No, I’ll slaughter you. But you must keep your promise.”
“I know.”
Honestly, I’m the one who made concessions, yet he’s acting so high and mighty.
Well… the promise will likely not be kept.
—Because I will be the one to win.
“Then, shall we use the same rules as last year? Feel free to use as many weapons as you like.”
“Yeah, I will. I… absolutely cannot lose.”
Wilfred shamelessly pulls out weapon after weapon.
But, where did he store all these weapons? …Wait.
“H-hey, that’s…”
“Don’t start complaining about being unfair now. My ‘Inventory’ stores all the weapons and items I’ve obtained.”
Ah, right. He’s the protagonist, so it’s not strange for him to have an “Inventory”… I guess?
In any case, he can use weapons and items as much as he wants.
“Marion. Hand over your ‘Battleaxe Skydrive.'”
Wilfred extends his right hand towards Marion, who had been silently standing at the edge of the passage.
It seems he’s really going to try to defeat me by any means necessary.
But.
“…I refuse.”
“What!? What did you say!”
Unexpectedly, Marion clearly refused.
Wilfred raises his voice at the unexpected betrayal.
Well, I was surprised too.
At least Marion is definitely in a “Romance State” with Wilfred.
Since her affection level is so high, there’s no way she would betray the protagonist.
“Let me state this clearly. I am not involved in this matter at all. Therefore, if I were to hand you a weapon, I would be considered an accomplice.”
Ah, I see.
Certainly, Marion has never attacked or interfered with us like Wilfred and the others have.
Not even during the battles with the Twin-Headed Beast Orthros and the Nine-Headed Serpent Hydra.
“Marion! You!”
“What is it? Lalanoa-sama, didn’t you say to me? ‘A fallen noble, only allowed to stay by Wil-sama’s side out of pity.’ If so, I no longer need that pity.”
Lalanoa’s face turns bright red as he barks, but Marion ignores him and turns her face away.
Seeing that attitude, I finally understood.
In other words, this is the heroine’s “Jealousy State.”
In “EnHaza,” if you don’t regularly have conversations (in chat format) with heroines in a “Romance State,” they’ll sulk.
When this happens, the protagonist has to repeatedly talk to them or give them presents to appease them, or else the “Romantic Relationship” will eventually break down and the heroine will become unusable.
I also had too many heroines in a “Romance State,” so I bought a large number of tickets for chatting, and my part-time job money disappeared in no time… (distant gaze)
Well, in the end, Wilfred brought this situation upon himself, so it’s truly his own fault.
“Oh dear… she’s the first Personal Maid who ever served you, yet you’ve neglected her. It’s only natural that she’d betray you.”
“S-shut up! I never needed a woman like that in the first place! Marion! I don’t even want to see your face! Disappear right now!”
“…Understood.”
Accepting Wilfred’s words, Marion bites her lip and bows.
She devoted herself so much, yet it ended so miserably.
“Hey, is the farce over yet? I want to start already.”
“Hmph! I don’t need to be told!”
Wilfred takes the “Heroic Greatsword Caladbolg” in hand and assumes a basic stance.
His eyes are burning with anger. What a mess.
“Caz, I’m counting on you.”
“Ehehe, leave it to me! I’ll definitely protect Hal!”
“Yeah. I’ll definitely protect you too.”
I exchange words with the “Jet-Black Shield Caspary”… Caz.
Now, my partner is fully motivated. There’s no way we can lose.
“Come… at me!”
With those words, the second Duel between me and Wilfred began.
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