Chapter 1194 – The Iron Colosseum

“Really? Mad flame. He showed more interest in the Iron Colosseum than I thought?”

The solemn man’s voice echoed through the dark room.
A gruff voice soon came out of the communication magic tool in his ear.

[Yes. As you commanded, I will humiliate him.]
“Yes. It’s better if you provoke anger. There will be a big reward if you handle this job well.”
[…! Thank you!]

After the communication was cut off, the man grinned.
However, the smile did not last long, and soon a harsh emotion took over him.

“I would dare to grab this body by the neck…!!”

Originally, it started because of the ‘contract’, but now it’s sincere.

“I’ll make you deeply regret it…!!”

Beep. The royal guard knight who turned off the communication magic tool looked back. Colleagues. Commonly known as the ‘Giant’s Hand’, they faced each other.

“Proceed as planned.”
“Hmm. Humiliate as much as possible…”

A confident smile crept across the mouth of the giant’s hands.

They are not keuts.
Before. The bleak atmosphere of Dre, whom they saw at the gate in District 1, sufficiently imprinted on them that he was a far higher being than their opponent.

He deeply understood that he could not be an opponent by force.
But.

“No matter how strong it is, there’s no way it can defeat us with the control of the riding golem.”
“Nothing. The minimum condition to become a giant’s hand is to have the experience of winning the ‘Steel Colosseum’.”

The hands of a giant who flirts with the people that the heir of the great Pryunar will show the people how the robot is broken and floundering.

“Ah. But, Lady Lulua secretly told me earlier. He told me to look around and lose.”
“…Heh. Does that famous family also care about strangers?”

To use that beautiful Lulua as a guide.
He is a man I really don’t like enough to want to destroy even if it’s not the order of ‘him’ who is located at the top of the edge of the earth.

It’s not enough that the beautiful Lulua, who is the fiancée of Prince Dolia, who is supported by the warriors of the earth, is strangely attached to Mad Flame, and the sight of beautiful women comparable to him never leaving her is an annoyance.
The eyes of the giant’s hands burned with desire.

***

The Colosseum of Steel is a basic golem prepared by the Colosseum if you don’t have your own machine. I was able to rent a so-called ‘mass production type’.

Me. Intangible. Rius immediately submits a participation form. He learned how to operate in a very large gym for robots called ‘Practice Field’.

Kirik. Kirik. Cooong!

“Keuouk… I fell…!”
“Intangible assistant, it’s okay… Ghah!”

Wow!

Hot ha pitiful bastards.
Intangible and Reus control the robot for a few minutes. I have already fallen several times.

Even when Lulua saw those pathetic guys, she kindly admired them.

“It’s amazing. Usually it takes a week just to walk. It takes a month at the most.”

Intangible and Rius are the ones who move very well.

“And. Gwang-yeom is indeed…!! He’s the one who drives miracles as I’ve heard!!”

Lulua is me, no. My sweetheart She looked up at the assault type mk 88 and admired it.
As if I was responding to that admiration, hey. Hoit showed various postures, then ran, somersaulted in the air, and landed.

“That’s it. You bastard. I’m excited to be in front of a woman.”
“Damn it…! Why am I not like that…!”

Whoops. Like losers.
This so-called ‘mounted manipulator mobile golem’, abbreviated robot, is a more awesome thing than you think.

Like Lulua, it was easy to hear the voices of people far away, the room temperature was pleasant, and the body of steel, which was absolutely impenetrable to the strongest, protected the operator.

To be honest, it’s such a powerful weapon that you can occupy a place like a country estate just by walking.

However, there was a reason why this weapon did not operate properly, so it was very difficult to load and move to put it on the battlefield.
First of all, because it is a giant robot, its weight and volume are enormous, so the means of transportation is extremely limited.

What. In this fantasy world, there are many magics that can solve the means of transportation, but since I am in an environment where I can see such magic often, such magics are much more advanced than I thought, so they are very expensive.

Even though the dwarves are rich, they say that if they don’t have to spend inefficiently, they’ll spend their budget elsewhere.

Then they would ask if it would be okay to just ride the robot and move it yourself, but the startup time is very short.
Did you say it might be an hour or not?

It is said that it is much more profitable to put the power suits you saw last time than to take a giant robot to the battlefield for that hour.

Above all, the most important thing. Ride and control feel.
The riding comfort of the biped robot is much worse than expected, so even with the optimization magic applied, it is sometimes dizzy, and it is very difficult to operate.
It is said that using the ‘special function’ will solve these problems, but the startup time will be much shorter.

For various reasons, there is almost no battlefield input and it is a waste to play around, so they are making legal bets with the Colosseum standing, or are used to subdue monsters in case of emergency.

They say they are looking for ways to improve…

But. As expected of a giant robot, I can feel the romance, and the true value of these robots. There is a ‘special function’.
Lulua just said that.

“It’s okay. Invisible-sama. Rius-sama. Even skilled golem controllers can’t operate as freely as Mad Flame-sama without the power of spirits.”

Okay. Government ordinance.
A spirit dwells in this robot!!
The spirits were those with more eyes than I thought.
She’s always clinging to Lena so much, it sucks. I have good eyes. I was thinking, spirits. In particular, the earth spirit loves these giant robots ignorantly.

The robot has a magic circle engraved on it that can communicate with the spirits. When this magic is activated, a simple contract is made with the spirits, and their power dwells in the robot.

Unlike the elves, there is little harmony with the spirits or related magic, and the only thing the dwarves who focus on science rely on the power of the spirits is the control of these giant robots.
You can freely manipulate it as if you were truly one body.
In addition, when the spirit dwells, even a robot with no features changes its appearance or the skills it can use.

The summoned spirit is only luck.
In other words. Gacha!!

Regardless of the performance of the robot, there are many cases where a good spirit dwells and a miraculously powerful individual has won this competition!!
If this is not a romance, what is it!
The scene that comes to my mind is a wonderful scene where the spirit of black flame dwells in my mk88, which is disparaged for being a mass-production type, and burns the winner of the previous year.

[Eh? Drehem. Haven’t you given up on the spirit contract yet?]
Shut up!
It’s not about me, it’s about robots! There is a possibility!
[Hmm… I understand.]

“Everyone! Please enter the Colosseum!”

A dwarf dressed as a mechanic called out to us at the top of his voice.
All robots thump before the competition starts. Thud. They gathered on the field with dull footsteps.
After hearing the simple oath, I made the usual oaths such as I will do my best, I will respect my opponent, and I will value life above all else.

The sight of giant robots gathering in rows around the Colosseum, raising their hands to hear the oath and swearing, is a spectacle in itself.

And right away the competition began.

Quaang! Aaaaang!

We watched the match from the waiting room, indeed. The movement of the spirit-infused robot was on a different level.

“Wow. You move almost like Dre.”
“Look closely. Rius. The more you take damage, the more the power of the spirit disappears, and the movement gets worse. It’s not all-powerful.”

Two men sitting on chairs in the waiting room looking up at the screen and calmly analyzing.
…These guys. When did you become so close?
I looked at them, then quietly sat down among them and told them about the women who would be cheering us on from the stands.

“Lena. Almiraz. And Diamond bet on us. So, you guys. Cheer up?”
“Oh yeah.”
“Of course.”

The guys who give a rough answer and have a serious discussion together.
I’m in the middle and they ignore me.

“…These bastards!”

Kwak Kwak! Knock! I kicked them in the stomach and knocked them off their chairs.

“Ok! Mi, crazy guy?”
“Damn it! Kkeuk…!”
“You’re ignoring me!!”
“Ke-h-h-h! You’re good at piloting! There’s no need to discuss!”
“D-Dre hyung. This… Can, breath…!!”

After a while. We, who were calmly watching the match, overpowered by the furious intangible counterattack, are now proud to see the contestants reflected on the screen. Admired

Aww! Bukuoo!

A huge roar in the arena. And a familiar and beautiful sound.

Fire.

A robot with red flames carved into its body turns a giant ax spear like a windmill, and a typhoon of flames takes over the Colosseum. Before long, the heated ax melts and shatters the limbs of the opposing robot.

A very colorful and overwhelming sight.

[Wow-! Indeed!! Heizel! It is a skill worthy of the ‘God’s Steel’ of the giant’s hand!!]

That barn. The knights of the royal guard who followed Lulua. Was it the leader of the aka Giant’s Hand?
For reference, God’s Steel is a story about the ranks of Dwarf Knights. It was probably the highest grade.
He, who showed great skills and splendid performances, declared whether he had received the highest grade for nothing.

[Next!! Come on challenger!!]
[Oh oh!! Challenge declaration!!]

Challenge Declaration.
As the name suggests, it is related to the challenge. In the case of the Steel Coliseum, the winner of the match immediately receives the next challenger.

Winning this contest is not a good thing.
The winner is ultimately the winner, but the structure is such that those who receive more support from the crowd receive more money.

The challenge is easy to get support from the crowd, and the Coliseum side also pays extra money.

However, it was burdensome to actually do the challenge, and as I said before, the golem’s activation time was not long.

The maximum is one hour. The more intense the movement or the more unnecessary movement that does not fit the structure, the more energy is consumed.

Originally, energy is recharged after each match, but the aircraft that declared the challenge do not receive energy until the next match.

In a situation where energy consumption is severe due to a fierce fight, the probability of losing is very high if you open a series of battles with the next challenger.

What. The giant’s hands were different.
Originally said to have been the winners of the previous Steel Coliseum, more than ten people participated in the tournament, which was unusual, and knocked out the participants.

The Giant’s Hand doesn’t get paid for participating, so their participation is just a pure hobby.

…Men who know something.
Okay. Money is secondary.
What could be more thrilling than colliding with giant robots?

I clenched my fists and blazed with a sense of triumph.
My black flame 88 will burn you guys…!

Time gradually passed and it was the turn of the intangible and Rius.

There is a special ritual for the first participant in the Colosseum, and it is to show the first spirit communion in front of a crowd.

Once the spirit is decided, even if the robot model is changed, the spirit is fixed, so unlike other participants whose faces and fighting methods are known to some extent, the spirit of the first participant is expected very much.

Both were no exception.
Rius was imbued with a spirit of hard steel and became a ‘sword giant’ with a very gigantic sword.

The strength of the sword giant’s sword was so strong that it shattered opponent’s weapons like tofu, and Rius’ swordsmanship was so powerful that the opponent could not even counterattack and was overpowered.
The first opponent of the first participant was remarkable power even if the person with the low grade last year was matched.

I raised him!!
Excitedly, I tapped the intangible next to me, and the intangible who guided Rius was also quite proud.
The moderators also cheered him on.

[A hero’s companion is also a hero! Rius Pleus’ Greatsword Giant!! I’ll show you a refreshing sword!!]

Reus, who returned, ran around with a very excited face.

“Hyung! Dre hyung! Did you see it? Did you see it?

This guy also gave the mass-produced 96 the nickname ‘Sword’.
Whoops. Depending on which spirit I choose, I should give 88 Jjaeung a different name.

[Ruler! Here’s what everyone has been waiting for…! Hero’s!! Appearance!!]

Aaaaa! A shout that seemed to leave.
And the name being called…

[Sword of madness! And the next Prunar!! A man who is also called the strongest stranger!! Yeo!! De!! Le!!]

“It comes and goes.”

I smiled, conscious of my beating heart.
It’s a pleasant tension.

The cockpit on 88-chan’s chest. That is, he got into the driver’s seat.
Mmm. The driver’s seat of a robot should be called a cockpit to live emotions!!
Geeeee The glove closes.

Flash!!

Various screens printed in front of my eyes.
I move 88 and coo. Cooong. I moved my steps towards the entrance where the light leaked out.

Aaaaa!

Coming out to the Colosseum, the cheers were heard more clearly.
I was about to wave, but then realized I was too excited.

Whoa. I was swept away by the atmosphere like a prodigy, and I almost broke out.
Actually. This huge cheer is not directed only to me.
The cheers pouring down on me are more of curiosity than anticipation for a person like me. Or it was the cheers of the gamblers who bet on me, and most of the cheers from the general crowd were pouring into the other party.

[Ah! What a joke of fate!! Even if I had to get caught… ‘Giant’s hand’ got caught!]

The loud voice of the moderator.
Giant’s hand. In other words. The knights who have won this Colosseum and are also the best power at the end of the earth.
The appearance of the robot was also unusual.
The robot, equipped with armor that looks sleek but solid, has boosters all over its body and holds a spear as huge as its body.

…But didn’t the first opponent fight with a lower rank?

[The worst and worst man in the hands of giants!! ‘A game of mischief’!!!]

A farmer…?
In an instant, he put his hands in my direction and greeted me.
Whoa. It hasn’t even been inhabited by spirits yet, so it’s as natural as that…?
Whoops. This. I won’t be bored.
[What kind of veteran sound is a sword talking about as a beginner?]
[Hmm… Your skills are already at the level of a veteran.]

Soul Friends. Turn off the radio
You’re concentrating right now…!
The robot… Is calling me…!

[…Drehem. If I have an artificial body, I can ride it on Drehem’s back or head.]
[What makes you feel badly jealous about something like this?]

It’s been a while since I blocked them both.

My heart was beating like crazy.
My first participation. In other words. It will soon be ‘Spirit Communion’..!
My 88 Jjaeung’s black flame 88 debut. It’s the first day!!

At that moment, the mischievous jippae said to me.

[I will learn a number. Heir.]
“Ah. Please take good care of this side.”

I waited for the moderator to tell me when to start communicating with the spirits.

And the host opened his mouth.

[Ruler!! You are mad! Spirit Communion…]

Seruk. Woo-wook Shu.
Quiet.
However, it was a very heavy and powerful blow.
The tip of the spear held by the robot of the chessboard flew at me.
It doesn’t look like it’s going to end it completely, but it’s a blow that clearly shows the intention of breaking a part or at least knocking it down with this attack.

He was about to say that he should start communing with the spirits, but the moderator sounded puzzled and expectant.

[Ah-! The fool is again-]

And i
Move naturally, avoid the window. Kwajijik. The sword was driven into the vicinity of the cockpit.

Woo woo woo…

The enemy robot flinched, then stopped maneuvering.
I, who moved reflexively, immediately muttered.

“…Eh. If this is the case, the spirit communion is…”

Aaaaa!

My murmurs were drowned out by mighty shouts.