Volume 2 Chapter 78 Rie-tan's Power (II)
"Ah, but..."
"? What's up, Takeru-kun?"
I called out to Kisaragi-san.
"Is it really okay to fight here?"
"Hmm? Oh, it's totally fine. This is an experimental lab we use for developing Magic Items, so durability shouldn't be a problem... or at least I'd like to say that, but I can't joke around with Takeru-kun or the current lady."
"That's right, you know. That said, I'll be casting a barrier, so it should be able to withstand a decent amount. So, well, let's start by sealing off all 'skill techniques' and just spar with 'physical abilities.' We can determine whether to use 'skill techniques' based on what we see."
"Got it!"
"..."
Rie-tan cheerfully responded to Sakurako-tan's words, but I couldn't help but fall silent.
You see, while Sakurako-tan mentioned setting up a barrier, I figured she was probably talking about a 'magic barrier.'
But if that's the case, I'd be exposing Rie-tan and Sagawa to magic... Is that really okay?
Besides, Sagawa and Rie-tan only know that I'm 'Omega.' Do they also know that I and Sakurako-tan can use magic...?
As I was lost in thought,
"Takeru-kun... are you thinking about whether I and Sagawa know about 'magic'?"
"W-what?! R-Rie-tan!"
"I figured as much... Hehe, it's fine. Sagawa and I both know that Takeru-kun can use 'magic'... we heard it from Sakurako-sama."
"So, it was from Sakurako-tan...!"
I turned to face Sakurako-tan as I said this.
"Yes. These 2 are close not only to you, but also to Kisaragi Kanna. Moreover, being connected to Amamiya Value Technology, I shared everything."
"E-everything...?!"
"We both come from another world."
"Huh!? You actually told them?!"
"Of course. The situation is... we're fighting for every second."
"!"
"You understand that, don't you?"
"......"
"I see. So that's how it is."
"......So Sagawa and Rie-tan are both... involved?"
"Yes. We told them about your and my story, and the stories about 'Talking Monster' and 'Empress Mare.' They agreed after hearing all of that."
"Takeru-kun!"
"! Rie-tan......"
"I and Sagawa both know everything, and we understand everything, that's why we're here now!"
"That's right, Takeru! I'm here with the same resolve! It's scary, but..."
"Both of you......"
Rie-tan's eyes are determined as she speaks forcefully.
Sagawa seems a little hesitant, as if he's still scared.
I think to myself, 'Well, that's Sagawa for you,' and I chuckle a bit.
"Got it. Thank you, both of you."
"But, later on... I'd like to hear the story from Takeru-kun's own mouth."
"Me too, I want to hear Takeru's story!"
"Okay...I'll tell you both again, from the start."
It felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders knowing they knew everything.
* * *
"Then, let's start with the rules...Well, first, let's have a practice match, starting with no skills, no magic, and no weapons.Good?"
"Yeah."
"Um, understood!"
Sakurako-tan steps between me and Rie-tan, acting as a referee.
"Alright, then...BEGIN!"
"Zzzh..."
"!"
The moment the match starts... Rie-tan takes a step back from where she had been standing.
"Takeru-kun......"
"?"
"...... I'll do my best."
"H!?"
Rie-tan disappeared at that moment.
No, it wasn't disappearing, but it suddenly got closer to me at such a speed that it left an afterimage.
"Fast ......!"
"Aaaah!!!"
CRACK!
I defend with one arm in response to a kick from the right side of Rie-tan's feint.
"Whoa, this isn't just the weight of a nanoD-class!?" he exclaimed in shock,
"To be honest, that last strike was my pride and joy, a kick with all my might, but I never thought it could be blocked so easily with just one arm..."
"..."
"Heh..."
"Rie-tan?"
For a moment, Rie-tan flashed a mysterious smile.
But right after that,
"Aaaaaaah!!!!"
"Oh, over already!?"
Thud, thud, thud, thud...
Rie-tan unleashed a relentless barrage of punches right there on the spot.
I tried to dodge and weave at close range, but...
"Guh! There are... too many!"
Hating the rush, I instinctively leaped back to put distance between us.
To be honest, I expected Rie-tan to keep coming after me, so I prepared myself as I took a step back, but... Rie-tan didn't come chasing.
"Huh? I thought she'd keep pressing the attack..."
"Takeru-kun!"
That's when Rie-tan called out to me.
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