Emperor-Rank Sorcerer
Watching the old man walk for
a while, we arrived at a house.
A part of the rocky mountain
was in the shape of a house.
「Even though you're a great
wizard, that's a shabby looking house. Wasn't there a better way to retire?」 (Izayoi)
「So kid, you know who I am?」 (Old Guy)
「Well, somewhat.」 (Izayoi)
「Knowing and yet acting like
that... How frightening.」 (Old Guy)
「What's that! Speak so Uri and
the rest can understand!」 (Uri)
「Can't you see I'm just an old
person? I'm actually the strongest sorcerer in the world.」 (Old Guy)
「Grandpa is amazing!」 (Uri)
「Right, that's right. I'm an
amazing grandpa. Praise me more.」 (Old Guy)
「Grandpa is amazing? But Fiere
is more amazing!」 (Uri)
Fiere came down from playing
on Rigolo's back.
The old man stared long and
hard at Fiere.
「Oh, this is amazing. It's my
defeat...」 (Old Guy)
「*Hawawa* Fiere won! Fiere won
oniichan! Praise me, praise me!」 (Fiere)
「Is that so. You're amazing
Fiere.」 (Izayoi)
「*Hawawa hawawawa...*」 (Fiere)
Fiere was happy as I lightly
patted her head.
「...Reri is amazing too.
Especially her chest.」 (Reri)
「Ah, that's amazing.」 (Izayoi)
「...Why? Touch Reri too. Touch
her breasts. No fair.」 (Reri)
Ignoring Reri, I entered the
old man's house and sat down.
「Hey, that's my seat!」 (Old Guy)
「I'm a visitor from far away,
and I saved your life. At least let me sit.」 (Izayoi)
「What did you say!? How dare
you try to take my life! Now I'm angry! Let's duel! Fight me!」 (Old Guy)
「Fight? Why would we do that?
Do I get something for winning?」 (Izayoi)
「You think you can beat me?
And you're saying that even though you know I'm an Emperor-rank sorcerer? Some
nerve you have.」 (Old Guy)
「Living with cowardice is for
the weak. I think it's better to be bold.」 (Izayoi)
「How confident. Very well.
I'll get serious too. If you beat me, you can have my prized possession.」 (Old Guy)
「Alright. Then I'll be taking
your life.」 (Izayoi)
「You're still saying that?
Don't go back on your word now.」 (Old Guy)
「Yeah, let's get this started.」 (Izayoi)
「Wait.」 (Old Guy)
「What?」 (Izayoi)
「My, my stomach is...」 (Old Guy)
The old man fell to the
floor.
「...If I kill you now, it's my
win.」 (Izayoi)
「Wa, wait you coward! You
would kick an old, weak man while he's down? Fight fair and square!」 (Old Guy)
「...It can't be helped.」 (Izayoi)
Since it couldn't be helped,
I decided to have lunch at his house.
「Don't start eating now. We're
going to fight fair and square now.」 (Old Guy)
「Don't make some stupid excuse
like not being able to fight well rights after eating.」 (Izayoi)
「Of course!」 (Old Guy)
As I went outside and drew my
sword, the edge of my shirt was pulled.
「...Ichayoi, don't bully, old
man.」 (Tear)
「Don't worry. I'll leave it at
him being half dead.」 (Izayoi)
「...Halfway is, bad too.」 (Tear)
「Then how much?」 (Izayoi)
At my question, Tear's ears
shook.
「...One hit.」 (Tear)
「Got it. Just one hit then.」 (Izayoi)
「...Don't, punch.」 (Tear)
「Then, a forehead flick.」 (Izayoi)
「...Will die.」 (Tear)
「How would he not die then?」 (Izayoi)
「...Don't, attack.」 (Tear)
「Alright. I won't attack. I
won't injure him either.」 (Izayoi)
「...Good. Ichayoi, good.」 (Tear)
Tear trotted back over to
Rigolo.
Some limitations were made,
but I can still bind him without hurting him. I've had to hold back while
fighting the monsters that we befriended.
The problem is, S-rank
monsters are dangerous no matter how many times you fight them.
「Are you prepared?」 (Old Guy)
「Aah, whenever you're ready.」 (Izayoi)
His name is Gather. There are
only a few people in the world at Emperor-rank.
He's well-versed in fire magic, and every spell has
high firepower. In terms of sorcerers, there is nobody stronger.
「I'll have you receive it all!」 (Old Guy → Gather)
Raising enormous magical
power, the space began to distort. A massive fireball suddenly appeared, and
flew like a rotating bullet.
Grabbing the handle of the
sword on my back, I let the fireball come as close as possible.
I drew the sword in an
instant. The ball of fire was sliced in half.
It exploded, the heated air
blowing back past me.
「Hoho~ You're not all talk. I
was going to wait and see, but you overcame my magic with the force from your
sword. I'll get serious now!」 (Gather)
If it's straightforward
firepower, it's not very threatening. Compared to an S-rank monster, it's just
a little bit stronger.
If he uses magic seriously,
it'll be hard to match the power evenly.
However, there's a clear
difference between an S-rank monster and someone of Emperor rank. That would be the use of strategy.
Space distorted. Another
fireball appeared. I was completely surrounded.
「Did I suddenly become too
serious?」 (Gather)
「You're a swordsman! It's over
if you get near me. I'll have to end it quickly.」 (Gather)
「That's—」 (Izayoi)
Fireballs approached me as
one.
(Astrea. Imbue the sword with
magic power.) (Izayoi)
『I know, I know. Apologize to
Allele-chan.』 (Astrea)
The sword lit up with blue
magic power.
Allele is the water fairy.
Water magic should quench the flame.
I thrust forth to test it.
Immediately prior to impact,
I slashed in a circle around me. The water magic sliced through the fire,
causing a large explosion.
「—Allow me to end it just as
quickly.」 (Izayoi)
I ran through the explosion
without stopping. Though I can't see them, many attacks are coming.
Dodging and slashing, I made
my way through.
The attacks continued to come
one after another.
Magic was placed as if
reading my movement.
Even so, I pushed forward.
And,
「It's the end.」 (Izayoi)
「What did you say! —As I
feared.」 (Gather)
Inside the dancing sparks,
the fire gathered into a single point in preparation.
「It's the opposite.」 (Izayoi)
「What!? When did you!?」 (Gather)
Coming from the opposite
direction, I stopped my sword in front of him.
「I can move faster than you
can react.」 (Izayoi)
「...It, it's my loss.」 (Gather)
「What happened! The fire
exploded! And it exploded again! By the time I realized it, master won!」 (Uri)
「*Hawawa,* Fiere wants to explode
too!」 (Fiere)
「...Well done. It must have
been hot inside of all that fire. Cool your face by plunging into Reri's
breasts.」 (Reri)
「...Ichayoi.」 (Tear)
Tear expressionlessly raised
her thumb.
Is that the sign for a job
well done?
Was the traitor his master only? I thought it was everyone... shouldn't he hate this dude then? I know he doesn't want revenge... but still wants revenge nevertheless(lol, but that's pretty much what his words meant)... Or was it really only his master who betrayed him? I'll have to reread the first chapter :)
ReplyDeleteOk I reread it...
Delete"And I was betrayed. My master and comrades attacked me, and I lost due to the difference in strength. On the verge of death, Astrea returned me to my previous world, saving me again. And now I'm in this world again."
Yeap... He was betrayed by all of his comrades -_-... I'm surprised he didn't kill him on the spot... Maybe he soften because of Tear, too bad... I like it when they have revenge... It's pretty fun to read xD
Thank you for the chapter btw :)
Enjoy the killfest and the journey while your at it ...right!?
DeleteI feel like there's a reason why his party attacked him. I only hope they attack him out of misunderstanding. Or maybe some of them regret their decision and gone secluding themselves?
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i think he had said that he is not even interested in revenge, he only want to know, why did they betray him :v he is pretty much a softie from the start :v
ReplyDeleteano... sumimassen.. etto.. if u don't mind, can u do something with the font color... it's grey.. my eyes hurt when read it... i think white is better,, thanks..
ReplyDeletehaha great chapter thanks or all the hard work
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