No Fatigue: 24-jikan Tatakaeru Otoko no Tenseitan

The training grounds were of a similar size to their counterpart in the Crows Nest, slightly more spacious than the gymnasiums in my previous life.

Moria-san and I both equipped wooden training weapons, and positioned ourselves about 5 metres away from each other.

Moria-san held a wooden sword in each hand, and I also had wooden swords in both hands, but with a knife-shaped wooden sword at my waist as well.

So how do we fight?

Moria-san asked dubiously.

Certainly, the wooden swords were a bit oversized for me, and their tips ended up poking into the ground.

It wasnt as bad when it was just one sword, but I was holding them in either hand.

Look forward to that when we give it a try.

I answered with a smile.

Mum, its better not to let down your guard.

Its hard to tell what Edgar will do.

Miguel said, as a supporter of Morias faction.

Rather, there are no supporters on my side.

Even Beck was on Moria-sans side, and the sole person on my side was Andrew, who seemed to have bet money on my win.

The other person who seems like they might have been my ally, Hoffman-san, was acting as the referee this time.

Now then, lets have a look at Moria-sans status before this mock battle.

Moria Mittelt Zkornash (Adventurer (A Rank) | Scarlet)

32 Years Old

Level 50

HP: 117/117

MP: 25/25

Skills

Master class

[Dual Swordsmanship] 5

[Discern] 3

[Sense Presence] 3 (1)

General

[Dual Sword Techniques] 9 (MAX)

[Sword Techniques] 7

[Stealth Steps] 6 (1)

[Assassination Techniques] 5

[Eavesdropping] 5

[Throwing Axe Techniques] 5 (1)

[Unarmed Combat] 3

[Battleaxe Techniques] 3

[Farsight] 3 (1)

[Shuriken Techniques] 2

[Knife Throwing] 2

The last time I saw Moria-sans status was immediately after I had first arrived in Fauno City, before the attack from .

Compared to that time, the reconnaissance-class skills have improved slightly.

I suppose the improvement of [Throwing Axe Techniques] was the result of the harpy hunting.

Moria-sans skill configuration was fundamentally that of a first-class swordsman, but she could function adequately as a scout with skills like [Sense Presence] and [Stealth Steps].

Begin!

Together with Hoffman-sans command, Moria-san rushes out.

I threw one of my swords at her with a sense of desperation.

Sh!

With a sharp exhalation, Moria-san parried the sword I threw out with one of the swords in her hand.

Ignoring this, I throw my other sword.

Whoosh, a sharp wind-cutting sound rang out.

I was a bit lax with the first throw, but the second throw was a serious throw, making use of my [Throwing Techniques] skill.

Frowning, Moria-san parries the sword I threw with the sword in her other hand, in the same manner as before.

In that state, Moria-san closes in on me.

With impatience on my face, I [Leap] backwards.

Of course, it wasnt like I could escape with that, and Moria-sans dual swords approached me

Cch!?

Moria-san suddenly twists her body.

A wooden sword grazed her shoulder.

It was the wooden sword I had thrown at the beginning.

The wooden sword had been under the influence of [Psychokinesis] since the beginning.

The impatient expression I had just now was, of course, fake; it was a trap to divert her attention away from the wooden sword.

I use [Flying Swordsmanship] to manipulate the two wooden swords, and commenced a continuous assault without pause against Moria-san.

Wh-what is this!?

While astonished by the two wooden swords that were attacking by themselves (although they were actually being manipulated by me), Moria-san dodged those attacks with her superior agility.

As expected of someone with [Discern], they dont even graze her.

Well then, how about this?

(wind) v (spread) Windblow!

Khh!

The strong wind produced by me blows against Moria-sans body and slows down her movements.

I had confirmed beforehand that magic can be used if its to the extent where the opponent will not be hurt.

Moria twists her body while facing the strong wind, and narrowly avoids the attacking wooden swords.

However, it seems Moria-san had still been forcing herself, as her stance crumbled greatly.

Throwing kniveswere likely to be avoided.

I boosted my [Leap] with [Psychokinesis] and accelerated, moving the knife in my hand towards Moria-sans neck

The moment I tried to strike, my arm was caught.

Take this!

What!?

It seems Moria-san appearing to stumble was her luring me in.

Alright, thats the end.

Along with the sound of a *thwack*, a wooden sword in Moria-sans hand was thrust out at me.

After Moria-san threw her wooden sword directly upwards, she threw me, then caught the falling wooden sword I guess.

That involved quite a bit of acrobatics.

Thats it! Its Morias win!

Hoffman declares.

Ugh

My shoulders dropped in disappointment.

To be honest, I had underestimated Moria-san.

I didnt think that she would be stronger than Gazaine.

Certainly, one of the best assassinswhen compared to a interpersonal fighting expert, Moria-san, whose main opponents were monsters, had an upfront fighting style without vices.

With monsters as the opponent, it was fine not to think much about reading the opponents moves.

However, Moria-san was an adventurer who had climbed to the ranks of A-rank as a woman.

Im sure shes had plenty of experience slashing and striking against people.

I can probably win without revealing my full powerShe wasnt such a sweet opponent you could fight and win against with such negligence.

Well, I dont think this is your full power though.

Said Moria-san

If we were to kill each other with lethal spells and weapons, I would be the one at a disadvantage.

But you know

Moria-san walked up to me determinedly and brought her face close to mine.

With such a fighting style, youll die.

Huh?

You underestimated me.

Did you think I didnt realise?

She saw through me.

I have no words to reply.

As I sunk into silence, Moria-san grinned at me.

Well, it happens a lot.

Moria-san said, and pulled her face back.

At the same time, she pat my back.

Sometimes it happens.

A novice adventurer suddenly draws upon a jackpot because of good fortune or their own talents.

When that happens, whether they try to keep it in mind or not, arrogance slips into the depths of their heart.

They think What, youre only at this level?'

Everyone else also gathers around me and Moria-san.

And, while they are unaware, they will be controlled by their pride and undertake a request that doesnt fit their statureand then the next time they will draw a joker.

Drawing a joker after hitting a jackpot Its a famous story between adventurers.

This was said by the scarred manno, wait, Andrew-san.

Hey, hey, Baby Scarlet.

You lost, even though I went and bet on you.

Then his companions started picking a quarrel with Andrew-san as he said such a thing to me.

You always target the dark horse, Andrew.

As if theres a kid who can win against Scarlet.

As promised, youll treat us to a drink.

Mr. Andrew, who says so to me, becomes entangled with his companions.

Tch, cant be helped.

But it was pretty close, wasnt it.

If they fought ten times, this brat would take a few of them, wouldnt he?

Fufu, what a sore loser, Andrew.

A loss is a loss.

What did you say! You bastard!

Andrew-san returned to the bar whilst chatting with his companions.

After watching them off with a wry smile, Moria-san turns back to me and says,

To be honest, Julia asked me to do this.

Moria-san shrugged her shoulders while saying that.

Eh? Mum did?

Thats right. She said Our Edgar-kun is always drawing jackpots all the time, so I think he will eventually draw a joker.'

As expected of a former partner, Moria-sans imitation was rather accurate.

So, am I being chastised?

Thats how it is.

However, that was close.

I thought I would show you how it is in reality, but I was almost done for at that rate

What a wild child, good grief.

Thats right! Even I have never won against him!

Miguel says boastfully for some reason.

But, its strange.

As I see it, I think that there were times where it seemed that Edgar could beat Mum?

I wondered if he was going easy you, but it seems to be different.

Ah, I was bothered about that too.

Pride It looks like thats not all there is.

To begin with, unlike our Miguel, Edgar is the cautious type.

Just because he won against a somewhat strong opponent, doesnt mean he will immediately get carried away.

Well, pride is something that will slip in somehow anyway, so its good to regularly fight against someone stronger to grasp your strengths.

Miguel and Moria-san tilt their heads in sync.

As expected of parent and child, even their gestures were similar.

There, Hoffman-san who was silent until now (although hes almost always silent) opens his mouth.

He was certainly strong but I saw some hesitation.

Hesitation?

When I asked in response, Hoffman-san nodded.

To fight is to hurt ones opponent.

Edgar was thinking that he didnt want to hurt his opponent I think.

That is

The first time I fought was, not including the slasher from my previous life, the fight against at Ranzrack Fortress.

I was able to fight without hesitation, which surprised even me.

To defeat the enemyNo, tokillthe enemy, I didnt feel any resistance against it.

Thats wrong, huh. There was resistance, but I had even more resolve.

In order to protect, I had to fight.

ButI see.

Oh, do you happen to know something?

Yeah I just thought of it.

Hmm With that appearance, it doesnt look like youre going to talk to me about it.

Sorry.

Its fine.

It is important to consult with someone when you are troubled, but you wont function as an adventurer if you have to consult someone about everything.

Becoming independent and facing your own heart, thats necessary if you want to become stronger.

Moria-san said, but,

How reserved.

Even though you gave everyone advice in