Chapter 73

I stood facing Hilde, our eyes locked.

Currently, my HP is adjusted to be below 40%.

If I use <Life Shield> once, I can immediately meet the activation conditions for <Deathline Tyrant>.

"Let's get started, Heavy Knight."

Hilde smiled arrogantly and readied her sword.

To be honest, in terms of compatibility in a duel, this is the worst.

If a Heavy Knight faces a Magic Swordsman at this level, they will inevitably be worn down by repeated magic attacks and then completely overwhelmed by the Magic Swordsman's sword skills.

However, Magic Swordsmen have a certain pattern of thinking.

And I suspect Hilde's bias is quite significant.

"Before the duel, I want to confirm something with the guild official overseeing it."

"Hmm...? What is it, Elma-san?"

Mardita looked uneasy.

Honestly, she probably didn't want to take on the role of overseeing the duel.

"I've heard that the guild oversees duels to avoid unnecessary private battles and disputes. However, since we are using skills, there is always a risk. What happens if one of us causes serious injury or death?"

Mardita frowned in displeasure.

"Both parties are supposed to understand the risks before stepping into the duel. If you are uneasy about this, perhaps it would be best to halt the duel now..."

"No, it's good to have this confirmed. Let's get started, Hilde."

At my words, Hilde's forehead veins bulged.

"Cheap provocation. I intended to go easy on you to some extent, but I'm not known for my patience. Overseer, I also accept this understanding."

We stood at a distance from each other.

The distance seems to be set to accommodate the Magic Swordsman's specialization in magic.

Luca, Berga, and Mardita watched our battle with unease.

"Then... begin!"

As soon as the duel started, I immediately activated <Life Shield>.

My life force materialized... enveloping my entire body in a wall of light.

At the same time, my HP dropped below 20%.

A red light from <Deathline Tyrant> began to seep from my body.

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<Deathline Tyrant> [Unique Skill]

When HP is below 20%, increases attack power and speed by 100%.

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This instantly boosted my attack power and speed.

I could have used it before the duel, but skills with buff effects were prohibited by the duel rules.

Starting the duel with <Life Shield> active was not allowed, so I decided to use it immediately at the start.

"What? A strange skill..."

Hilde, who had been closing the distance quickly, slowed down.

She had intended to attack without hesitation, but seeing my suspicious movements, she switched to a probing strategy.

I readied my sword.

"<Self-Sacrifice>!"

My body was enveloped in a blue light.

Red and blue light intertwined and crossed around me.

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<Self-Sacrifice> [Normal Skill]

Can only be activated when HP is below 50%.

Reduces defense to [0] and increases attack power by the same amount.

Continuously consumes MP while active.

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Luca's face turned pale.

"W-Why! That skill is dangerous and meaningless in a duel... Elma-san said so!"

Indeed, even if I forcibly increased my attack power sixfold, it would only result in excessive damage in a duel.

Moreover, with reduced defense, it would only increase the risk of mutual death.

If used in this state with a distance between us, I could be easily brought down to zero HP by Hilde's magic attacks.

In a proper duel, this skill would be more harmful than beneficial.

"Huh!?"

Hilde, maintaining her distance, glanced sideways at Luca.

The simultaneous activation of two unknown skills.

It's natural to be frightened when faced with such a situation in a life-or-death duel.

Luca's voice only added to her unease.

I used my sixfold increased attack power to strike the ground with all my might.

A loud boom echoed as the ground shattered easily.

A sandstorm was kicked up by the force.

"Alright, not bad."

"H-Huh!? Haaa!?"

Seeing this, Berga, Mardita, and Hilde were speechless, their mouths agape.

It's no wonder they were shocked.

I am still at [Lv: 62], but to achieve this level of attack power without skill effects, one would need to be at [Lv: 130].

Magic Swordsmen have a significant pattern of thinking.

It is to prioritize safety.

"Magic Swordsmen know when to back down" is a saying often used in <Magic World>.

Hilde, who has succeeded in this world, would not deviate from this pattern of thinking.

Magic Swordsmen, who have high firepower with skills that have drawbacks, can easily lose their lives in <Dream Hole> if they misjudge the timing to back down.

No matter how much they bark at their surroundings, they are like small dogs.

They lack the courage to take risks outside the safe zone.

Moreover, Hilde is said to have a Magic Swordsman, <Black Flame Blade>, as her mentor.

<Black Flame Blade> must have thoroughly taught her to never approach anything she doesn't fully understand.

And by adhering to this, she has survived to become a B-rank adventurer.

Hilde will back down if threatened.

I was certain of this.

"Wait, wait, wait, wait! Wait, stop! Stop for a moment!"

Hilde lowered her sword and raised her hands towards me, drenched in sweat.

She must be thinking that if she uses her magic skills carelessly, she could be killed by a counterattack.

She was desperately trying to show me that she had no intention of fighting.

"Ch, it's over, it's over! Can't you hear me, hey!"

After saying this, Hilde looked down at the sword in her hand and quickly threw it far away.

Her blade pierced the wall.

"Stop, Heavy Knight! Stop! I've dropped my weapon, hey! Come on, really stop!"

Hilde smoothly sat on the ground and bowed her head to the ground.

"I, I surrender! I surrender! I admit defeat! I admit it!"

I stopped.

Hilde, still trembling, slowly raised her head.

"Please announce the winner."

"E... ah, yes. The winner is Elma-san."

Mardita, who had been taken aback, finally said this at my prompting.

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(2021/7/11)