I Give Up on Conquering the Heroines chapter 96

96 – 96. Duel (2)

Whenever Rex closed his eyes.

Old memories, just like nightmares, would come back to life.

Memories of days when he was powerless.

That day must’ve been a happy day when the laughter wouldn’t fade.

For his brother, who was a high warrior, completed his mission and was returning to Elvengard.

Applause poured out from all sides.

Shouts of cheers burst out.

Even knowing that all of that was meant for his brother, Rex felt his chest swell with pride.

However, that happy day did not last long.

Midnight.

The moment when Hyung started to talk about dance.

And the time when Lex went to fetch water from the well because he was thirsty.

The house that was once intact was burning.

Hyung’s head was severed, hanging from someone’s hand.

I can’t forget that horrifying face.

Of course, the pale face of the monster holding Hyung’s head as well.

Young Lex pulled out the sword he had been carrying, tears streaming down his face as he aimed it at the monster.

The blood-stained, pale face of the monster.

He knew there was no chance of winning, but he didn’t step back.

At that moment when the monster raised its sword.

The priestess of the World Tree intervened.

The priestess spoke to the monster.

I remember him nodding as if in agreement before turning away.

Young Lex, who had escaped the terror of death.

Fainted as he let go of the sword.

I heard later, after waking up.

The name of the monster who killed Hyung was Transylvia.

I heard that it was just a mere monster who had lost human intelligence.

Since that day, Lex vowed revenge.

Only to fulfill his brother’s revenge.

To forget the nightmare of that day.

To kill the pale-faced monster and uphold justice.

“Fifty years ago! Do you remember the high-ranking warrior you killed in Elvengard! I am his brother, Lex! I embraced my dead brother’s body and vowed revenge as I sharpened this sword! I have been waiting for this day!”

And now.

Lex stood before the monster.

Unlike back then when there was a significant height difference and he could only look up.

Now, he was looking down instead.

He was no longer trembling under the overwhelming pressure.

I don’t know with what audacity he came back here, but.

Without a doubt, today was the day to atone for a defeat 50 years ago.

It was the day to slay the monster which was masquerading as a human.

“Hey, what kind of mess have you made in my absence…huh?!”

“You requested a fight with my disciple! This guy will be the one to duel with you.”

“……?”

However, a thrown gauntlet struck the face of an unexpected human being.

The progression of the conversation started veering in a strange direction.

‘A substitute for a duel? Does this mean there’s no need for a creature like me to step in?’

Rex’s teeth grinded in frustration.

It was wholly unforgivable.

Whether it be the disciple or pathetic creature, breaking them down would mean that Transilvania would have to step in himself.

“What sort of nonsense is that. Why do I have to duel in place of-“

“Ha! The disciple of the monster really lives up to the expectation. You look exactly like a petty thief.”

“Take back that comment.”

Although he was momentarily furious.

The human’s willingness for battle didn’t look very high.

“In that spirit, you can just fight the duel on my behalf.”

“No, why do I have to fight?”

“Don’t worry, I’ll teach you the best way. Just as the supreme test of weapons is the battlefield, the highest test of swordsmanship is real combat as well. To practice against an enemy tainted with evil-“

“That’s not the issue at hand. Why should I deal with the guy who came for revenge against you? You should clean up your own mess.”

What’s more, the relationship between the disciple and Transilvania didn’t seem particularly close.

In the midst of the argument,

Rex was growing irritated and stamped his foot heavily.

“Set aside the coward who lacks spirit! Transilvania! You should face me yourself!”

The one I want to take down is you.

You who severed my brother’s neck and mocked him that day.

That’s what Rex roared out, his fists trembling with rage.

“If it wasn’t for the foul woman working with you that day!”

Indeed, he should have settled things on that day.

He should have killed that monster.

But that day, all went awry because of the maiden who released the monster.

“Maiden? Collusion? What does that mean?”

“Don’t play dumb! It was the maiden who brought you into Elvengard, and helped you leave!”

If Transilvia was indeed in league with the maiden, everything made sense.

Even the sudden ambush on my older brother, an elite warrior, resulting in his death.

And Transilvia’s escape through the encirclement.

The next day, the maiden was immediately held responsible and stripped of her duties.

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She never returned to Elvengard.

These days, she seems to be called a witch.

“Because of the damned witch woman! After I kill you, I’ll have to avenge her as well-“

“Hey.”

Rex felt the air suddenly grow cold.

His heart seemed to sink.

Pushing Transilvia aside.

The human, who had seemed unmotivated, stepped forward with firm steps.

In his hand, he held the glove that Rex had thrown.

With a ferocious atmosphere like he would charge at any moment.

The human advanced to the tip of Rex’s nose, striking his chest with the glove and throwing it back.

“The duel will be in three days. Each party will have one representative. The judge will be the maiden of the World Tree.”

“……”

Staring straight at the human’s face.

“If I win, retract your statement and apologize.”

Anger surged forth.

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“That’s it. You should have been so passionate from the start. Don’t worry about existent worries. I’ll do my best to teach you the right way. If you fail… hm… best of luck. You probably have no chance of winning against Elvengard’s elite warriors without understanding the right way.”

“……”

He couldn’t resist.

But he should have.

I should have handled it more calmly.

“But why would you suddenly flare up like that?”

“Shut up, will you …”

The moment Julia’s name sprung up.

And the moment I heard him say he would slit Julia’s throat.

I couldn’t help but step on the accelerator without even thinking of hitting the brakes.

Of course, I don’t regret it.

Even if I could go back, I would have made the same choice.

Suddenly defaming Julia with nonsense.

How could I just let that be?

“Anyway, what’s all this about collusion with the divine maiden … I don’t understand what you’re saying. I cannot recall any of it.”

Julia allied with Trancyllbia and allowed the raid?

That’s ridiculous.

Even though I don’t know about now, at that time Julia was a true divine maiden, caring more about the future of Elvengard than anyone else.

He’s very mistaken.

He’s so blinded by revenge he can’t see anything.

Then I have no choice but to beat him until he sees sense.

Since he declared he would kill Julia, letting him be was not an option.

Firstly, because I was too angry.

Also, if he really kills Julia later, the social impact is going to be enormous.

The financial city, Pettenburg, will collapse, and a great depression will cover the world.

War will break out and nations will be devastated.

If humanity falls into division before even facing the final boss, we have no chance of winning.

If it poses a threat to Julia.

No matter how minute, I have to crush it now.

“What’s the reason for scheduling a duel three days later? You might not come to your senses before then.”

“Setting a deadline usually improves efficiency. And…”

And.

Because the disturbance here will soon reach Pettenburg.

To prevent detailed information from leaking, the duel was deliberately scheduled with no audience.

Even with just the vague rumors, Yulia will realize that I’m the one involved in this duel.

The moment the news reaches Fetenburg…

At a minimum, two days to rush here from Yulia.

In that time, whether I succeed or fail in my realization of my mistake, I must leave.

“We’re going to get caught at this rate… “

To prevent the worst outcome – Yulia’s death…

Instead, I allow the lesser evil – Yulia’s pursuit.

“Fine. Let’s start quickly. There’s no time.”

“It’s a pity, but we’ll have to point our weapons at each other later.”

“…I’m not…upset.”

Having chosen the lesser evil.

There’s no turning back now.

All that remains is to stamp out the revenge heading in the wrong direction.

“Fine. Let’s start now. I will impart to you all things of the Dakiya school’s philosophy, created by Dakiya and carried on by me.”

***

“I’m going crazy. What do we do about this?”

“What to do? Cancel the duel and impose disciplinary action on Rex the Senior Warrior.”

“Dueling is a personal freedom. If we stop it, it will cause an uproar.”

In the council room where the elders gathered.

The high elves were breathing smoked magic herb in vain.

They were driven to distraction by the unexpected ruckus.

On the day of Rex Senior Warrior’s return.

He had the luck to run into Transylvania who had infiltrated Elvengard and challenged him to a duel.

And the proxy for the ensuing duel is none other than Michael Cheon Jackson.

He was a hero who saved Elvengard.

There is a way to tangle things up, but not like this disaster.

“But this… could this be… an opportunity?”

“An opportunity?”

“Michael Cheon Jackson doesn’t have the authority to listen to the prophecy of the strategic asset, the World Tree, of Elvengard, right? If, by any chance, Rex the Senior Warrior fails to control his strength in the duel and accidentally kills him, can’t we prevent the prophecy from leaking… “

“What nonsense is that! Elvengard doesn’t disobey God’s will!”

“Let’s be honest, please! Don’t you know which side benefits the national interest?”

The meeting room turned into a battlefield in an instant.

It’s a problem if the duel is prevented.

It’s also a problem if it isn’t stopped.

At first glance, one might think that exiling Transylvania could be a solution.

Yet, even if it was, the duel would still take place outside of Elvengard. Nothing would change.

“Did you hear the news? Stop the duel! Now!”

“The goddess?”

Just then, the door was flung open.

The goddess, Mia, entered in a rush, breathing heavily.

She seemed more anxious than ever before.

“Dear goddess, we all understand your concern for Archangel Michael.”

” We know that the recent prophecy about his rising spirit has made you worry more….”

“I am not worried about him!”

Frustrated, Mia shouted.

These old men still didn’t grasp the situation.

Mia, who had briefly observed Eugene’s sword and confirmed his magical power, could assert certainly.

“High Warrior Rex is in danger! If a newly-promoted high warrior dies, the loss will be huge!”

Eugene will be the victor.

There was no chance that Rex would win.

She could firmly assert that.

“Eh, is there any chance of a High Warrior losing?”

“Rex is currently the closest to the five senses of the Merida style. He never fell back in battles against the human Swordmasters.”

“Regardless of how strong Archangel Michael is for a mercenary, it’s not plausible.”

“Eek …”

It was a waste of words.

Mia clenched her eyes shut and calmed her anger in her mind.

Elvengard was about to lose its main force overnight.