V3C9

Translated by Mlzkzr Edited by Mlzkzr

“Then Seiichi, do your best!”

“We’ll be cheering in the audience seats.”

“Oh”

I, Hiiragi Seiichi, got words of support from Sarria and Al, and headed to the stable where Rurune is.

By the way, the stable was provided by Fina-san when I told her about Rurune.

And today. It’s the day I’ll participate in the Royal Capital Cup, which can be said to be a reckless challenge. Holy smokes, what should I do now.

Yesterday, after parting with Mei and Clay, when I returned, I introduced Rurune to Saria and Al.

It was okay at the time with Mei, so I thought that Rurune wouldn’t attack if she met with Saria and Al, but in fact, Rurune was also gentle towards Saria and Al.

So, it didn’t take long for Rurune to get along well with Saria and Al. Moreover, perhaps it’s related to the fact that Saria is originally a gorilla, she was able to communicate with Rurune like I do for some reason…… Why is a gorilla and a donkey can communicate with each other, I will not think about that at this time.

When I told them how I participated in the Royal Capital Cup, both of them looked surprised at first, but they immediately supported us. Nonetheless, Al said that she would support me in the audience seats, but …… where are is audience seat?

That’s fine, but since the two of them came here to support me, I want to win if I can.

Rurune also said so confidently that her feet are fast. Even if it is impossible to win as champions, I think we can go for a certain level of rank, can’t we? That’s what I believe.

However, why.

I who have only a bad feeling, am strange, right?

No, it’s because I’m trying to do something that is said to be difficult or impossible. I don’t have any bad premonition. It really is just too late.

When I was walking while thinking about that, before I knew it, I had arrived at the stable where Rurune was.

As I entered inside, there were horses from other adventurers and merchants, and they were spending their time eating grass.

I go to the Rurune’s spot while watching the other horses.

Then, Rurune who noticed that I was approaching, greeted me with a uselessly dignified face despite being a donkey.

『Milord, good morning! Today is a perfect day for horseback riding!』

“I don’t know if it’s a good day for horseback riding, but good morning. Please take care of me today”

『Please leave it to me! This Rurune, in order to protect the honor of Milord, will surely get Milord to be the overall victor! 』

“True intention?”

『For Bahamut! 』

“I don’t feel like winning!”

Bahamut is the prize for the 5th place winner, so if we become the overall victor, we can’t get it.

Before the race starts, it seems that the prizes from the remaining 4th place to the winner will be released……

If you’re thinking of winning, at the very least, the food that attracts Rurune’s attention isn’t the winning prize. Before that, Rurune is a donkey, so it’s hopeless to be the winner, though.

“Well, whatever. We don’t have much time anymore, let’s go?”

『Yes!』

When I take Rurune out of the stable, I move to the vicinity of the checkpoint gate at the entrance of the royal capital Terviel. That place is the starting point for the Royal Capital Cup.

When I reach the gate, adventurers who may be participants are gathering with various horses.

“Oh, amazing. Besides the ones I know, there are many other horses. …… There are some Deer horses, but is that okay?”

As I looked over the horses around me and muttered by myself, I was called out from behind.

“Seiichi!”

“Seiichi-san!”

“Nn?”

Looking back, Clay dressed in pompous clothes, and Mei dressed in a blouse and long skirt, were heading towards me.

“Clay and Mei huh. Both of you, what happened?”

“I came here to see how far will you and the donkey can hold out!”

“I, Seiichi-san told me that he was going to run to give me courage…… I thought I couldn’t help but support you, so I came here”

“Really. Well, I’ll do my best for Mei. ”

When I said so with a bitter smile under the hood, Mei said so with an apologetic face.

“Seiichi-san, for me yesterday, thank you very much. I have already decided to participate in the painting competition. I haven’t decided what to draw yet, though …… Therefore, Seiichi-san shouldn’t worry about me, just run the way you want. Besides, Seiichi’s goal is to win the 5th prize, the Bahamut, right?”

“For the mean time”

Or rather, it’s mainly Rurune’s goal.

“If so, you don’t have to think about winning, just try your best to reach your goal! I’m rooting for you!”

“Thank you”

However, why is it. It doesn’t feel like I’m being told implicitly that becoming overall champion is impossible.

When I was thinking about such a thing, I suddenly noticed something.

“Speaking of which, how can the spectators watch our race?”

The course of the Royal Capital Cup simply go around the city walls.

However, the walls that surrounded the entire city of Terviel are, of course, ridiculously long. Like the long-distance relay race on Earth, will they cheer on each point?

It seems that Al and Saria will also watch the match in the audience seats, but ……

I try to imagine this and that, but when Clay floats an amazed look on his face, he explained as though it was just natural.

“No matter what it was, it’s settled that they’ll use the 『Magic Projector』.”

“……Wha-t’s tha-t?”

When I unintentionally asked in imperfect speech, Mei answered this time.

“Uhhm, the magic projector is one of the so-called magic tools, and by magically floating innumerable 『Magic guided cameras』 in the air, and projecting the images taken with them into the air, it’s like everyone can see the images taken from a distance, you know. The magical power that powers the magic projector is supplied by the court magicians.”

The power of magic is amazing.

I think I can see it with recovery magic, but I surprisingly can’t sense the demand for it in science. They can already solve everything with magic, right? Even the dead can be resurrected.

“There is a spectator station, but basically, the projected image can be seen anywhere in the royal capital, so they can watch the game at each location. I and Clay-san, will support you while watching the projected image at the spectator area.”

“I see……”

By Mei’s explanation, I was convinced.

Although it’s relatively safe, there are monsters outside the city walls.

Under such environment, it will be difficult to watch the match, I guess.

“Ah! If we don’t move soon, we’ll run out of seats ……”

“That’s true…… Seiichi, Mei and I will move to the spectator seats. I’ll expect your success!”

“Please do your best!”

At the end, both of them headed to the spectator seats immediately before I even responded.

“Well …… let’s do our best huh”

With such a murmur, I took Rurune, and headed to the starting point.

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『Now then, let’s start it! Where the luxurious prizes are given every year, the Royal Capital Cup! The moderator of this Royal Capital Cup will be me, a member of the 【Sword Saint War Maiden(Valkyrie)】, Lorna Kirizasu! It’ll be a short time, but please treat me well!』

A woman’s voice echoes throughout the city.

And then, in the air, the participants of this Royal capital cup that are gathered at the starting line, were projected.

……I don’t even feel like quipping anymore, but the technology that delivers the voice of this moderator, must also be magic. It’s really not science?

Contrary to me, who is mentally tired, the voices of the participants around me, and the moderator were highly excited.

『Well then, before I explain the rules or start…… I would like to announce the prizes for the 1st to 4th place that everyone is interested in! 』

The moment the moderator said so, the people around me became very excited.

“Uuuoooooooooooohhh!”

“What kind of prizes are there this time!?”

“The winner will be absolutely me!”

“Victory will be mineeeeeeeeeee!”

I’m scared at my surroundings……!

Every time the surroundings yell, my body quiver with a jump.

And then, so as to not be defeated by the enthusiasm around me, Rurune is quietly seething with fighting spirit.

『Bahamut Bahamut Bahamut Bahamut Bahamut Bahamut ……』

“This kid is already no good!”

All she thinks about is eating! No, I’d like to eat it too!

When I was in a state of contraction on my own, I heard the moderator’s happy voice.

『Hmm, that’s a fine enthusiasm! The prizes this time are so wonderful that it can’t lose to such zealous people! What’s more, this time’s prize for the overall victor, is a new thing like never before! 』

New thing? I wonder what is that……

When I tilted my head to the moderator’s words, Rurune responded to the moderator’s words more than I did.

『A,a new thing!? N,no way…… there are other ingredients that exceeds the Bahamut!?』

“For once, take your mind off of food!”

『Kuh! I want Bahamut by all means, but if the winning prize is also a food…… what should I do! 』

“Listen to meeeeeeeeeeee!”

My quip was also in vain, and Rurune started to worry by herself. I’ll cry at the end.

As I was about to weep to Rurune’s obsession with food, the moderator announces the prizes.

『Well then, let’s start with the 4th prize! The 4th prize is …… the Legendary weapon, that the leader of us Valkyrie have gotten in a certain dungeon, Louise-sama, the 【Sea Splitter】! The reason this weapon is a prize is simply, because we don’t have a knight that uses an axe to fight. Well, even if a legendary weapon goes to the other countries, we won’t be defeated! 』

When I suddenly looked up at the sky, the image that was showing us participants until a while ago, was switched to the image of a big ax with a beautiful blue blade. Perhaps that is, the weapon called Sea Splitter.

I mean, a legendary weapon for the 4th place prize. What is really the prize for the first place? In addition, to make a legendary weapon such an easy prize, the knights called Valkyrie are really strong.

As Gassur have said before, it seems that there are two super strong knights in this country.

『Next is the third place! The 3rd place prize is …… the same again, the Legendary armor that Louise-sama got in a dungeon, the 【Gauntlet of Crushing Evil】! The reason why this armor was a prize, is no different from the 4th prize! take it away, thieves! 』

“””Uoooooohh!”””

In response to the moderator’s words, the surroundings shouted loudly.

Before I knew it, the image has changed from the Sea splitter to a silver gauntlet. That gauntlet is probably the Gauntlet of Crushing Evil.

However…… that’s amazing. From an adventurer’s point of view, they would want the 4th place Sea splitter and the 3rd place Gauntlet of Crushing Evil to the extent that they want it desperately, so I think everyone will do their best.

In the first place, this royal capital cup is a tournament for adventurers, and in a sense, it’s natural that there are no prizes for the general public.

『Next, the second place! The prize for the 2nd place is …… a precious photo of our leader, Louise-sama! How is it? Do you want it!』

I don’t want it!? Why would I come here for just a photo!?

『At the cost of a precious sacrifice, it’s a gem that was hiddenly captured by a 【Magic Guidance camera】! Well, after this tournament, I’m sure she’ll get angry, though! 』

That’s stupid! Hidden shot and a precious sacrifice …… I can only say that it’s really stupid! Moreover, if you knew that you will be scolded, why did you do it!?

The image, also changed from the previous gauntlet, and a mosaicked photo was projected. Mosaic …… is a super useless technology!

What’s that!? Even though the 4th and 3rd place prizes were amazing! It’s by no means a photo! Who will want, such a thing!

“Absolutelyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!”

“Ane-sama’s photo is mineeeeeeeeee!”

“Uhooooooooooo! Louise-sama, hurray!”

The heat is greater than the legendary weapons…… That’s!? This country is dangerous……!

The surprising thing is that, not only the men but also women want the photo of this Louise-sama, everyone’s eyes were bloodshot, and I was very scared. …… I want to go back.

When I hold my head involuntarily, at the end, the moderator moves on to announce the prize for the winner.

『Now, now, it’s here! The announcement of the winner’s prize! 』

In the words of the moderator again, the participants got excited.

『For the sparkling player who will win the glorious first place…… Whawhawha,what is it! We’ll give him the right to spend the day with us Valkyrie! 』

I don’t need it! Return my excitement for the 3rd and 4th place, idiot!

When I magnificently quipped inwardly, the participants around me, like the wild enthusiasm they had some time ago was a lie, quietened down.

Of course, that’s right! No way the prize for the victor, is a privilege they can’t really understand!? I don’t think there’s going to be people who’ll be happy to receive such a thi————

“““————I will be the winnerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!”””

“““————I’ll be the championnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!”””

One way or another, do something with these guyssssssssssssss!!

The participants, broke through the silence from a while ago, and shouted at the highest voltage. (TN: This a figure of speech)

『Nice enthusiasm! Well, if you are given the opportunity to meet Louise-sama in person, it’s natural for everyone to desire for it! Before this excitement cools down, I’ll explain the rules! 』

The moderator, while completely laughing with joy, began to explain the situation.

『Even if I said rules, there’s nothing difficult about it! Anyway, you’ll just have to go around the walls that surround the entire city of the royal capital Terviel! However, if you interfere with others, perform obvious dangerous acts, or commit foul plays, you will be disqualified immediately! In other words, if you have something you want, get it fair and square, and show ittttttttttttttt! …… that’s all! 』

“““Oooooooooooooohhh!”””

When I heard the screams of the participants, and calmed down a little, the moderator added.

『In the royal capital cup so far, the participants are mainly adventurers, so the general public couldn’t participate, and had no choice but to enjoy watching! Therefore, as a new trial from this time, we’re going to start the 【Horse racing】; betting on which participants will win first place! With this, the general public will not only enjoy it, but if they have good luck, they will find this tournament even more fun! Oh yeah, it’s the amount of money they can bet on, but we limit it to 10,000G so that no one will rely on it or go bankrupt! Everyone, I encourage you to participate! 』

Horse racing!? They will even do horse racing!? Surely, it may be boring just looking at us, but ……

I don’t know whether or not this form of horse racing will bestow good results. Well, they said that it’s from this time, and I think the word trial also has that implication.

When I thought about such a thing, the image projected in the air completely changed, it displayed the participant’s name, the type of horse they ride, and their scaling factor.

『These are the players who will participate in this Royal Capital Cup! As expected, the most popular is the pair of 【Meteor Horse】 and Michael, which is said to be the fastest of all horse types! Michael-senshu has a track record of winning the last Royal Capital Cup, and it would be reasonable for him to be the most promising candidate to become the winner. 』

Hee…… the previous winner is here huh. I wonder if he’s incredibly fast.

『However, it seems that there are many other influential players in this tournament, so I don’t know who will be the victor!』

Well, it doesn’t matter to me. Rurune was also, since she realized that the winning prize wasn’t an ingredient, definitely going to get Bahamut in 5th place.

The moderator continued to analyze the prediction, and the abilities of each player, and conveyed them for a long time. Then, I was suddenly clogged in her next words.

『……Hmm!? Wha,what does this mean! To my amazement, there’s a ridiculous pair with a scaling factor of 120 times! 』

……A’re? I somehow have a bad feeling about this……

『His name is Seiichi, and the horse he rides is …… a,a donkeyyyyyyyyyy!? Seiichi-senshu, are you even willing to win! 』

Stop iiiiiiiiiiiit! Since I know it best! It’s reckless to challenge this event with a donkey!

So, at least…… at the very least, leave me alone! Don’t treat me harshlyyyyyyyy!

When I looked around, the other participants, looked at me warm eyes. Don’t look at me like that!

『We,well that’s fine! With this, I have concluded the explanation of the rules and the announcement of the prizes! The rest is…… just compete! Then, everyone, please move to the starting line so that we can start! 』

In the end, I decided to move to the starting line while being watched with warm eyes from my surroundings.

This is something I later heard, but this embarrassing video was seen by the people throughout the royal capital, and I was seemed to be laughed at.

…… Is there a hole somewhere?

Without joking, I started looking for a hole to hide.

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