Volume 5 Chapter 54 Well... the location is bad, right？
"Milady, it's bigger than our bath."
"That's true. Shall we make it even bigger next time?"
In the rising steam, Liz and Rita, soaking in the hot water, are completely relaxed.
Unlike those 2, Catherine wears a gloomy expression all alone.
"You two, how can you be so carefree?"
Pouting, Catherine looked at Liz while saying, "Aren't you worried about your man?" as she stepped into the bath.
"Randy?"
"Yes, Lady Elizabeth. Let's let Sir Cedric hear those words."
With Miranda huffing, saying, "This will wake you up," Catherine sighed softly and turned back to Liz.
"I know your boyfriend is super strong, but... this time, he's up against the wrong opponent."
What Catherine speaks of is the strength of Rolf von Waldner from [North Wall].
Of course, the Rolf Catherine knows is from the game 'Useyaro', and his strength is what you call broken.
In the final Dukedom, the protagonists face Eleonora, but to reach there, they first need the support of the imperial army led by Julius and, of course, the kingdom's army to finally reach the last dungeon.
Even when they reach the last dungeon, there is a terrifyingly strong gatekeeper at the entrance.
A black humanoid known as the [Guardian of the Abyss], and it's incredibly strong.
Just when they thought they had somehow defeated it... the [Guardian of the Abyss] stands up, enveloped in pure black fighting spirit.
From any angle, it's clearly a power-up.
As everyone was about to mutter, "Useyaro. What the hell is this sh*tty game?" Rolf appears dramatically.
The kingdom's top martial artist suppresses the fully serious [Guardian of the Abyss].
Rolf is set up as an incredibly strong character who rushes to help the protagonist in a pinch.
By the time they storm the last dungeon, he's a high-level opponent that everyone can somehow defeat together.
Rolf's specs allow him to suppress that seriousness all on his own.
"In other words... he's monster-class strong."
Catherine looked up at the ceiling and returned her gaze to Liz, saying, "This is really bad this time."
With eyes that seemed worried, Liz smiled softly and murmured, "Thank you."
"It's okay... If it's Randy──"
As Liz stared through the steam, Catherine sank deeper into the hot water and said, "Well, I warned you."
* * *
Meanwhile, Randy was...
"Now then, what should we do about the referee?"
...standing in the middle of the training ground, facing Rolf.
A referee is essential if they are to compete.
Rolf, who had been shifting his gaze, pointed to Harrison and said, "Lord Walker, can you do it?"
"I have no choice, do I?"
Harrison sighed, but his face showed nothing but excitement.
It's no wonder; after all, he had heard countless times on the way here that [North Wall] is the strongest in the kingdom, and Harrison knows Randy's strength the best.
These 2 will face each other.
It would be a lie to say he wasn't looking forward to it.
"How about we use weapons?"
"No need."
"I don't need one either."
The two shook their heads almost simultaneously, causing a stir among the onlookers.
Of course, it was surprise at Randy.
Challenging [North Wall] barehanded without weapons seemed to them nothing short of a declaration of underestimation.
However, the very person from [North Wall] seemed to find it amusing, saying, "Interesting."
"The rules are the same as before. When I think the match is over, I will stop it right away... so please stop."
The two nodded silently at Harrison's explanation of the rules.
Both were already focused only on each other.
Randy was not uninterested in Rolf's strength.
No, he was only interested.
But he thought the priority should be the business deal, not his own interests.
However, if that opponent desires a fight... there is no reason for Randy to refuse.
The two facing each other slowly took their stances.
"Then... begin!"
At the signal to start, both moved at the same time.
Right fists were thrown.
At the moment their fists met in the center, Randy slid on the floor with both feet as if he couldn't hold back.
With a sound like "shhh," Randy clicked his tongue and forced his sliding feet to stop.
This might be the first time Randy lost in a direct clash.
Even the referee, Harrison, was wide-eyed at such a rare occurrence.
But it was the same for Rolf.
Rolf clenched his right fist that clashed with Randy and grinned.
"What a terrifying power."
"I'll return the favor."
Just one strike.
With that, they recognized each other's strength.
Of course, Randy had the 'suppression' rune inscribed on his underwear, but even without that, Rolf's physical strength was incredible.
"Next, I'll raise it a bit more──"
Rolf's massive body vanished.
Then, a huge fist loomed before Randy.
While weaving to dodge, Randy matched the counter.
Right fists crossed.
Both fists grazed each other's cheeks.
Each right fist was pulled back.
At 0 distance, their fists roared.
To the naked eye, the two fists, unseen, released a series of shocks that shook the air.
With another clash of rights, both of them slipped in the same way and cut the distance.
"Hehe. Hahaha! Good, Victor. Show me more fun!"
Before the laughing Rolf, Randy crouched down.
(Can't be helped. I'll *borrow* this, Harrison)
Randy took a powerful leap.
The floor stones burst.
And Randy vanished.
"I can see you!"
Rolf's right counter... cut through the air right before Randy's nose.
A perfectly timed deceleration.
Rolf braced himself for the sudden acceleration...
──But it didn't come.
──Rolf's mind, wary of a strike, froze for just a moment.
Randy's right struck, taking advantage of that opening.
Randy's fist sank into Rolf's nose.
Blood and saliva splattered.
Cheers erupted.
Time started moving again.
With Rolf's stance broken, Randy's fists roared.
Not just rights and lefts, a furious rush involving feet lifted Rolf's massive body.
Now, Randy's right step crushed the floor.
His movements linked from feet to waist, back, and shoulders converged into his left fist.
"Fly away──"
That left caught Rolf's face.
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