Reincarnated Aristocrat Chapter 134: Starts Castle Strategy ③

~Ritsu’s Perspective~

~3^rd Person Perspective~

　It is a little confusing for me to suddenly be asked to fight in single combat.

　It is possible that it is some kind of plan, so I do not reply but watch the other party’s response.

　He does not seem to be the type of person who could come up with a plan, I thought, but judging people by their looks can get lead me to trouble.

“If I win, you are going to be… You are going to be my servant. I do not care if you are a Marca or not, as long as you are strong you are welcome.” (Stocky Boy)

“A duel is settled by the death of one or the other. Even if you win, you will not be able to make me your servant.” (Ritsu)

　In the custom of the Somerforce Empire, one of the two sides dying settles single combat on the battlefield. It is forbidden to give up or show mercy during the fight.

　However, it is an old rule that is sometimes bent during modern times.

“Ah? Is that so? Then, this time, the special rule is to avoid killing as much as possible. If you die, that is the time.”

　This man is very aggressive.

　I am at a loss on what to do.

　I fought them for a bit and gauged them, and the opponents were quite capable that I could not believe they were able to sneak behind me.

　If I fight poorly, I might lose.

　Even if I win, there is no doubt that it will waste a lot of time.

　It may not be possible to win in single combat, but it will not take long to settle the score.

　There is a possibility that this is a ruse by the enemy, but it does not look like it.

　In the first place, until this person stopped his troops, the enemy had taken us by surprise, and even though I had regained my footing, the enemy still had the advantage.

　It would have been better to have kept fighting as it was without using any tricks.

　The reason why they were in the rear instead of the vanguard was probably the captain’s inability to read the situation and seriously declare a one-on-one fight in any situation.

　If it was a trap, then I should deal with it properly. In addition, after instantly anticipating some of the things the enemy might do.

“Okay, I accept.” (Ritsu)

　I said and stepped forward.

“But I have to ask, do you know the location of any important magical facility in this castle?” (Ritsu)

　He said he would do anything if he won, so I thought he would tell me.

　Like the captain earlier, there is a high possibility that this one has also forgotten the location, but I will still ask.

“Ah? Well, I know where the defensive magic is activated. I also know where the traps at the entrance of the castle are activated. I also know the facility that activates the traps that are set to burn the town in case of emergency. If we burn the town now, it’ll be a disaster, so I do not think we will use it.” (Stocky Boy)

　He seemed to know. It was a happy miscalculation.

　I think that this man seems to be a little dull because he talks about the contents of their traps.

“If I win, you will give me information.” (Ritsu)

“What? Me giving away valuable military secrets! You know that is a bad idea. I understand, but it is fine! I am the strongest and no one can beat me!” (Stocky Boy)

　He seems to be full of confidence.

　His head seems to be his weakness, but his fighting ability is probably not lacking.

　I hold my halberd as the tension increases.

“My name is Braham Joe! I am the strongest troublemaker in Starts Castle!” (Stocky Boy => Braham)

　Seeming to be quite proud, he declares his name loudly.

　Does a problem child take pride in being one? While wondering, I also introduced myself.

“I am Ritsu Muses.”

　I did not give my title here. It is embarrassing to use titles, and I did not like the title I was given before. [T/N: In case you forgot, Ritsu’s alias is the Vicious Demon of Lamberk. I think Loyal Hound/Cerberus would suit him better.]

　After their introduction and glaring at each other, the duel began.