10 Game 8: "Everyone Have a Set Of Circumstances"(Fixed)
"Who... the hell are you..."
The confused deep voice of the demon came out in search for clue... I answered in return.
"I am Yuiga Guren! Bear thy name in mind!"
Ahhhh. Nailed it! I always want to say it even once!
The question I answered resulted in a brief period of silence between the two of us. What? Is it strange? Did I say something strange? (He isn't aware that the way he said it is odd.)
Hays. What's the deal with this silence? It's a little awkward, you know? I decide to descend from above and land gently on the ground. It's been far too long, and I don't have time for it any longer!
"Release: RAPHAEL! COME: BRUNHILDE!"
Time to do something bad-ass~ Kuku!
My smirk with RAPHAEL vanished like a golden ash in the air. Soon after, a spear-like staff appeared in my hand.
"BRUNHILDE, FORM SHIFT: MAGICAL SWORD STAFF!"
I'm going to show you something divine!
(Illuminates, BRUNHILDE shone and was enveloped in light as it slowly changed form from a spear-like staff into a magnificent sword, the form of the sword imitated the look of SAKURA, the katana, but the pronounced aura of SAKURA can never be copied by anything, making this one only of SAKURA's great copies. 'Why does Master need another sword when he has SAKURA?' Andrea wondered in silence.
This trick never gets old! This equipment modifying technique is BRUNHILDE's unique ability; this baby can be modified into any arm the owner can imagine. So, how about it? Why did I turn it into a sword this time? Now comes the exciting part!
"SAKURA, COME!"
Do you know how to double-wield a sword? If not, then simply observe and learn.
In response to my unknown plans, the demon from above glared in silence as he prepared his sword. Hehe, he's scared. I'd really appreciate it if you could just give up. But if you don't... Then be prepared to accept what I have prepared for you!
(For the demon, no matter what his plans are, fending it off will be as simple as it was the last time. Guren, from below, stretched his right leg behind him and bended his left knee in front, crossing his sword that was slightly aback of his body line and closing his eyes...)
"Hah! Take this! FLASH SWORD ART: Form Ten(10th); ENDLESS HOWLING BLADES!"
(...and with a swift, Guren vanished and the demon lost sight of his existence... until he suddenly sprung in front of him, with Guren's fierce look ready to strike, and before it did...)
"Land!"
(...was heard from Guren, and what followed was nothing but *CLANG!...the sounds of swords striking!)
"Guh!"
(The demon grunted from the first strike's heavy blow, but it didn't stop there.)
*CLANG! SWISH! CLANG! WOSH!
(The sounds of metal on metal clashing filled the air of the battlefield; one after another, BRUNHILDE and SAKURA smite in alternate without a sign of end; Guren danced in mid-air with his swords as his partners, sparking in every hit.
The figure of the demon desperately fending off each of those strikes appeared in Guren's eyes. He was put in the corner of his game, backing up in the air and pulling back while defending.
Each of the strike was a living embodiment of sword art, heavy and sharp! And Atlas exclaimed, "ARRRGGG!"...with a single hit from SAKURA, the bursting stream of swords came to a halt. Making the demon block from a lower altitude, his sword broke, flinging him to the ground in a flash and with a *BANG! One meter deep from the normal surface, a crevice was formed!
Grunting was insufficient to cause the demon to lose consciousness. But he is so weak that he can't even stand.
Guren stared at him from above, then releasing BRUNHILDE, he said...)
"Your unavoidable demise is near!"
Why do I get the impression that everything I say here is cool? Yes, please! Isekai Rules!
But I'm not finished yet! I haven't practiced the sword art that Grandpa taught me in a long time. I'll have you as my sparring partner since you're here!
"FLASH SWORD ART: FORM 7: THE FALLEN BLADE!"
(And from above, Guren dropped at the speed of sound, and with a huge *BAM!!! The crevice dug even deeper, until the demon had lost his senses and fallen to slumber! Guren leaped off the whole created, and returned to the surface, where he released SAKURA and turned his gaze to Andrea.)
Wow, when combined with the gaming system... Grandpa's sword skills are truly terrifying! That attack resulted in the formation of such a crevice. Scary!
Oh, I didn't keep Andrea waiting for too long, did I?
[{Master...}]
I can even defeat a Mythical Emperor, Fufu, with such a little cutie waiting for my return! Let's say something cool~
"See, if you trust me, I can do anything!"
Owright! I came up with another promising line!
Let us accompany her. She must have felt lonely watching the battle from this vantage point. If only I could get a hug from her as a rewa—eh?
"Huh? Ehh? That's...str...ang...e..."
Wh—what... I... unable to see... anythi...(He collapsed)
"MASTER!"
(Guren had finally fallen asleep from exhaustion, but Andrea rushed to his side to help her master, doing something unexpected of her that even she had no idea about.
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It had been a while since Guren had fallen asleep... As he slowly regained consciousness, he felt a nice, soft sensation on his head. A warm feeling as if his head was being embraced, and on top of that, he felt a gentle pat. As he opened his eyes, an image of a young woman appeared before him. Sweetly waiting for him to wake up.
[{Good morning, Master!}]
"Ohh, Andrea, good morning, though I can already see stars now..."
Andrea's greetings are the most charming. Despite the fact that she doesn't care if it's night or day... It's always "good morning, master," which I don't mind. If I think about it, this is the first time I've fallen asleep since entering this world. However, more importantly... This squishy, soft sensation on my head...
"By the way, Andrea-chan... Why am I having this legendary lap pillow experience?"
[{Query: Do you hate it, Master?}]
"Nay! Your thighs are the best, Andrea-chan, though Hikari still has the best boobs!"
Yes, indeed. But in two or three years, she might be able to match her... Yes, yes, yes!
"Get off me, you bastard, before I punch a hole in your stomach!" (Note: This is Andrea)
Wow, the manga truly changed my sweet innocent Andrea-chan into something else!
"S-sorry, Andrea-chan, I might die if you punch me like that right now, you know? Guh, my head hurts... what just happened? This never occurred to me before while playing VLF."
I didn't even budge an inch. Making an excuse such as 'Urgh! 'Mr. Stark, I don't feel so good...' will allow you to enjoy her thighs. Even Mr. Stark* could not afford such opulence! Kukuku... But she never seemed to be against it, so does that mean it's fine?
[Answer: Master, your M.P (Magic/Mental Points) have run out. No. More precisely, it was reduced for a short period of time. Assumption: This is the first time you've noticed a decrease in M.P. After all, the world you described, which is similar to this one, could be a different one. I, too, lack proof, but in analysis...]
Andrea paused and swung her hand in the air, causing a screen to appear. It's projecting the same way it did on mine.
[Master, take a look here. The use of magic, consecutive magical attacks, and physical attacks all result in a reduction in M.P. Wounds can be healed with magic, and H.P (Health Power) can be restored, but M.P cannot be cured. Potions are the only thing that can restore them to normalcy. However, as far as I can tell, Master's M.P was never low, so I'm guessing this is just a case of growth shock, a firsthand experience dilemma. I believed that by bit training, Master would become accustomed to it in no time.]
"Ah, I see, but looking at myself now, I feel pathetic. I mean, losing consciousness due to exhaustion. Heh, unbelievable. I even made you speak straight to console me."
[That's not it... Not at all! ]
"See? you're out of words. Thank you, I guess I'll need some training from now on. Sighed. What the hell has this VLF become?!...And? why are you still here?"
I shifted my gaze away from Andrea and toward the person who was bending his knee and facing us. Why can't you just leave us alone and let us enjoy our time together?
"Yes, I was defeated, and I am now obligated to serve the perpetrator."
Oh, please... I don't require that! Please don't be a third wheel.
"Ah, no need; please continue on your way and don't bother anyone else, okay?"
"THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE!"
"Oh, don't yell! I just woke up, you know?"
Damn, this guys too prideful! Tsk, how can I get him to leave?
"B-but..."
What's the deal with this guy?
"This is the only way I can atone for my sins; please allow me to serve you, my lord."
In a saddened tone, he begged. Andrea's gaze is fixed on him. Is she trying to figure something out?
[Advice: Master, why don't you let him? We're going to discover the truth about the world, aren't we? We might have it easier with him.]
Oh, that's unexpected... She even suggested it.
"My town, my family, my race... It's all because of me..."
"Urg..."
Guh! When you're this tired, it's difficult to stand. But I have no choice! This is a critical juncture! If I'm not mistaken, he'll begin his backstory right now. I can't afford to listen to his bullshit in this state... I must stop him at all costs!
Think! Guren, say something! Something that will allow us to rest! Let's go!!!
"I don't care about your past, nor will I care about it in the future; each of us has our own set of circumstances, and yours is no better than mine, but..."
I reached out my arm for the kneeling demon. Damn, if I had known I had this talent, I would have won an Oscar*!
"...if you have the determination to change even your regrets from the past, then you are just like me. Take my hand and live in the present! This way, neither your past nor your future will ever haunt you for it!"
Well, it's not like I can reject him anyway. Andrea wants him to join us, therefore I must accept him.
(Those were just words for Guren, but for a certain demon, his life was lifted, and he was saved by those meaningless words; from then on, as he took the hand that reached for him, he swore.)
"My lord, I give thee my life!"
Is this the infamous "Medieval Knight's Oath?"
'That's awesome! I'd like to give it a shot as well! But for the time being, let's deal with this one first.
"No, you don't have to go that far; just follow me, and when the time comes and the sun rises in your East again..."
WTF am I saying here?!
"...You are now free to shine brightly like a new beginning!"
Nani?!
"My lord... your words save me, and I swear by the sun that I will follow you forever! Your words have moved my life!"
For real?! Oh, dear...
But, I suppose, it's a win-win situation. After all, a powerful companion had joined us.
...To be continued...
Chapter Quiz!
If you had a battle with a strong opponent and prevailed, will you also have that person to join your team?
A. I will not. I am strong enough to defeat him so no!
B. I will. He could be my lackey.
C. I will not. He will be just a third party for my plans!
D. I will. A team with powerful members are indestructible!
