Today's Youth and Their Short Temper
I barely managed to block the two's Sword Kings' fierce assault.
That said, the sheer power behind their coordinated attack really showed how they managed to fight Demon King.
"What's wrooong! Think yer' hot enough to beat Demon King with this crap huuuh!"
"Uh no, that's the hero's job! Sort out Neora-kun first, not me!"
"Neora-kun's and his group are currently busy leveling up. They're going around making a mess out of S-rank magic beasts territories. Also serves to test his new hero exclusive skills or something."
Dangitalll! Why now of all time!
...I mean uh, I guess we do need him to get as many level as he can considering what's coming.
"Fumwu, blocking mine and this guy (Duke)'s attacks huh. Yer' pretty dang good. Heard you're Alan's love rival and whatnot, guy might be biting more than he can chew..."
"Hahaha, you must be jesting Spadia-sama, none of these two is at all worthy to have my daughter hahahahaha."
"Quit laughing dryly with your eyes rolled back. It's disgusting."
Thanks to the old man's needless remark, Alma Papa's attack got thrice more intense. Who you calling a love rival.
This old man must did it on purpose, yep he must. You really want to see me get killed by Alma Papa huh, dangit.
...I should talk about that, would work to get us off this topic too.
"Speaking of which, heard you two have gone to Floor 21 as well. What did you bring back? Any item that might be useful against Demon King."
"Ah, sorry, but I have zero thing that can be of use in battle. In fact, I'm struggling to think up one good use for them..."
"Like say? They might work in an unexpected way."
"Uumu, 'A mysterious pill that makes one swap gender for 24 hours once', or 'A pouch that turns potatoes into sweet potatoes at equal mass inside'. I dunno how's that gonna work against Demon King...?"
"...Um yeah, forget I asked."
...Hero-kun would love that pill for his fusion but who knows what kind of side effects it'd have. I should keep quiet.
Would be disastrous if he can't get back to his original gender after they undid the fusion or something.
An hour later, Alma's side is losing steam.
Any more than this is gonna negatively aspect tomorrow, we should quit while we're ahead.
...Or so I told them but the old man's kept going on about wanting to continue. How much energy you got anyway...
"Fuhahaha! Knock me out cold if you wanna make me quit! Either that or you gotta play with me till I'm outta stamina!"
"Uh, why'd you spend all your stamina when tomorrow's the big day. Go on and beat all those demons out there if you wanna let out some steam."
"Nay! You're much more worthy to grapple against!"
"...Hikaru-kun, what would you do? Doesn't look like Spadia-sama is willing to relent."
"Maybe I should just Fast Travel away--"
"And make us deal with a grumpy Spadia-sama? Give us a break..."
"You two brought him here. He's in your hands now."
"I heard you lot. Go on and run, I'll get you continue our match during the war."
The old man thrust his sword between Alma Papa and me while we were whispering. Quit it, that's dangerous.
Urgh, who knows how he's gonna respond if I run now. What do...
"Ah right, it don't have to be you. I could always have those girls fight me."
Wha?
"Spadia-sama..."
"Yeah, I'd go and cut that black haired girl. She's good enough to take Morittz down a peg or two. Let's see which arm can I cut off first."
"Please wait! I won't let that slide even against you Spadia-sam--"
He's gonna what? Cut, Alma's arm. Off? Hahaha, oh I see.
"Die, geezer."
"!!?"
I briefly buffed my Attributes to 20000 and punched the geezer.
"Kuh! ...Whaa!?"
He blocked my fist with his sword on reflex but who cares.
I crushed his sword with my hand and swung my fist at his face--
"Hikaru!!"
!
My fist stopped a moment before it reached his face.
I might have punched him to death if Alma didn't shout.
"Hikaru, don't. He'd die, if that hit."
"S-sorry, all the blood went up my head..."
"I'm happy for your concern but you can't go all out against allies... You're probably stronger than anybody now, Hikaru, but that also makes you more dangerous than anyone if you lose control. Calm down."
"...Yup. Spadia-sama, my apologies. Are you hurt?"
"N, nah, my bad for dangling that girl m'self... Duke, your pupil's a monster among monsters. His strength rivaled that of Demon King just now."
"Indeed... I never would have imagined he'd get this strong."
The old man and Alma Papa smiled wryly. They were surprised at my sudden lost of temper.
...I really gotta fix my bad habit of losing all reasons when it comes to Alma's safety.
Ten minutes are probably my limit against Demon King.
And that's against his first form. I have zero chance if he gets serious... I'm counting on you, Hero-kun.
"And the grit to put a stop to that, that girl is also something else... It's impossible for Alan-kun..."
"Mwu... He needs Alma more than Alma needs him, it seems... But no, I cannot be lax on this *mutter mutter*..."
The two Sword Kings are muttering out loud with a conflicted look. Old man aside, what's Alma Papa even saying?
...Let's just leave them alone and go home.
Ah, Morittsugeito-san, wakey wakey. Why are you passed out anyways.
Heck, everybody else looks just as exhausted. Is the war tomorrow gonna be okay? I told you to keep in moderation over and ov--
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I went to our inn and straight to bathroom to wash up.
The biggest inn in the capital's fame isn't just for show. Its public bath boasts the capacity of nearly a thousand people. It's practically a pool.
I usually only shower but there's no harm in taking it easy and dip in the hot water every once in a while.
There's quite a few of people already even though it's still midday.
They could be people like us, wanting to wipe off all that training sweat.
"Oh damn! Look at it Baredo, this bath's huge enough to swim in!"
"Quit jumping around you! Hey, wash your body first before you dip in, dangit!"
A green haired kid is frolicking around while swimming in the hot bath. Not like I don't get the sentiment.
But you still gotta wash up first, Radia-kun.
"O, oy oy, missy! This side's for men, ya know!? Go over there for the ladies!"
"I'm a man, goddangitaaaaaaaaall!!"
...I can tell who's making a racket as they enter even without looking. You're looking too purdy, Hero-kun.
Guess Hero-kun just got back from leveling? Might as well discuss about tomorrow in the bath.
Heck, those guys around Hero-kun are all acting weirdly. Why'd they all slouch down...?
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