## Chapter 631 – I Won’t Forgive You

Even amidst such training, I couldn’t leave Liz alone.

I made time to visit her and inform her about the duel.

“…A duel? Katter, you? With the Hylen Baron family? Those bastards are notorious for their terrible personalities.”
“Terrible?”
“Well, they have some influence. The baron himself is said to be capable, even if he’s a jerk. But his sons are rumored to be thugs.”
“Yeah, they’re thugs alright. I beat them up.”
“What?”
“I ran into them when I went to see the deathworm. They started a fight. That’s why I’m dueling.”

I told Liztina the whole story.

“So, a formal duel… Isn’t that dangerous? I haven’t even enjoyed married life for long, what if I become a widow? Who will take responsibility for my sexual desires if you die?”
“I’m not going to die. You haven’t seen my skills properly.”

Liztina looked quite surprised. Anyone would be worried if someone suddenly announced they were dueling a noble family.

“In my eyes, Katter, you’re still just a little kid… Hngh!”

I immediately slipped my hand into Liztina’s panties and started rubbing around her clitoris. Who does this woman think she is, calling me a kid?

“Who’s a kid?”
“Hngh, hyaaah…! Y-you suddenly…!”

She must be enjoying it a lot, because she immediately started twisting her thighs, leaking fluids and trying to rotate her hips. This woman has become quite lewd. Just a little touch and she’s soaking her panties and moaning.

I continued speaking in that state.

“So, Liz. I came to ask you to lend me some equipment.”

That was the real purpose.

“Equipment…?”
“Yeah. Like gauntlets, or something good? I’m going to a formal duel, so I need to wear good equipment to save face.”
“Gauntlets…? The one I use requires a lot of skill…”

The huge, demonic gauntlet Liz used when she fought Karin.

Of course, that’s not what I want.

I just thought martial artists use gauntlets, so I was wondering if there was anything good. Better equipment is essential to increase the odds of winning. The baron’s family will definitely do the same.

“Not that one. Just something normal that I can wear and still hold a sword.”
“I-I do have something… B-but more importantly, you…! It feels good there…! Don’t stop…!”
“Hehehe, do you like it here?”
“Yes…! I-I like it…!”
“Then I’ll fill you up inside again today. If you have any good equipment, lend it to me. Help me with my duel, Liz.”
“…”

Liztina closed her mouth for a moment, then answered obediently.

“A-alright… I’ll be in trouble if you lose… I’ll get something out for you.”
“Hehehe, thanks! Liz!”
“So stop! Don’t try to handle me however you want and treat me like an older sister!”

* * *

After giving Liztina about fifteen vaginal orgasms over four hours, I received a red gauntlet that was stored in the martial arts guild’s warehouse.

It’s said to be made of some rare metal material, and it not only has good defense but can also deflect some magical attacks because of the material.

Above all, since it’s something used by martial artists, it allowed for completely free movement of the wrist and fingers. You could see that it was made with a lot of care. Even though all the joints were protected, there were no restrictions on movement.

It’s perfect for me.

It’s better than the gauntlets that belong to the Brass Celestial Angelic Order’s battle priest equipment set. Those are just good quality, but the one Liz lent me is a real rare item.

I can definitely protect my hands with this.

The fact that it deflects magic means it can probably resist sword energy overlaid on blades to some extent.

“That bitch lent you something like that?”

Karin said, looking at the gauntlet I borrowed.

“Liztina, that stingy bitch, changes because of a man.”
“Hey, don’t curse her too much.”
“Huh? Are you defending her because she’s your woman too?”

Karin suddenly glared at me with fierce eyes.

Hey, sis?

“N-no, who’s defending her… I’m just saying.”
“Kehehe, just kidding. Well, she’s a good bitch if she lent it to you. Then shall we start training with big brother again today?”
“Yes.”

I continued to train with Karin to prepare for the duel.

It’s training to win no matter what and be able to chop up the opponent. I wake up early in the morning, eat lunch, rest for a while, and then repeat until the afternoon.

Today, I was a little late because I met Liztina early in the morning, but that’s generally the schedule. No matter how confident I am, I have to prepare.

As I was spending such combative days, a new letter arrived.

「Sender – Hylen Baron Family」

“These fucking bitches.”

After reading it, I found out that the duel date has been set.

It’s scheduled to take place in the arena in three days, and there were curses written in very elegant words, saying that I’m dead, and that they won’t even leave a corpse behind.

These bastards are all dead.

Oh, and I went to the church and received and read the lady’s letter, and she seemed to be thinking very positively about the duel. There was a thank you note that was filled with joy.

Lord Isvant will even be attending in person.

I can’t show an ugly sight while our division commander is watching.

“The duel starts in three days?”
“Yeah, Risha… what?”

Risha’s voice, which felt somehow unfamiliar, was heard like a whisper, and I was startled and turned around. There, little Lorisha was standing with her hands behind her back, smiling brightly.

…Why?

“Here, I’ve completed a defensive artifact.”

Risha, who was smiling like that, showed me the artifact she had hidden behind her back. It was a black metal bracelet and choker.

No, wait a minute. More important than the artifact is…

“Risha? Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you in that form?”
“Hehehe, you mean this form?”

Lorisha, wearing a familiar gothic dress, spun around once as if to show me her current state.

“I used a little magic to make that artifact. If the other side tries to use magic, it will definitely block it.”

Ah, she used a lot of magic, so she turned into a child.

“I see…! Thanks, Risha. Thanks for working hard to make it for me.”
“Hehehe, it’s only natural… since I was promised something for my butt.”
“No.”

Risha smiled seductively and whispered in my ear.

But she’s just a child.

“It’s okay to do it now, you know?”
“Why are you being so scary to me, Risha?”

I can’t do such an outrageous thing.

“More than that, it’s been a long time since your tone changed, so I can’t get used to it.”
“Hmph, tone. Tone, huh… I can’t help it. Anyway.”

Risha suddenly hugged me and said in a tone that seemed like she was acting cute.

“Katter, you have to win?”
“Seriously.”
“If you lose… I think I’ll be very lonely.”
“Please don’t do this to me, Risha.”
“Hehehe, do you hate it that much?”
“No, it’s not that I hate it… it’s cute, but damn it!!! Give me back big-boobed Risha!!!”
“Unfortunately… I can only go back if I get that artifact back. Hehehe, then be sure to win?”
“Yes!!!!”

I’m in big trouble if I lose.

Anyway, I wore the bracelet and choker and listened to additional explanations. This jewelry-type artifact contains Risha’s power, so if the other party tries to use magic, it will cause some kind of cancellation effect and block it.

So I don’t have to worry about that.

With this, I don’t have to worry about anything.
Large-scale magic is no problem.

I equipped the entire Kim Katter set, which was completed with the help of my wives, and calmed my mind while checking my movements. The continuous sparring with Karin was definitely a big help. Surely, someone as strong as Karin won’t come.

I only did simple training for the remaining three days and rested to bring my stamina and mana to their best condition.

And so, the day of the duel dawned.

* * *

All the preparations are complete.

I’ve done everything I can, and I’ve brought my body, mind, and equipment to their best condition. Right now, my heart is shining with boiling violence and infinite murderous intent.

There has never been a day when the doctrine of Fusion Confucianism was so clear.

I was used to fighting and destruction, but this is the first time I’ve felt such a special emotion. A strange sense of elation is surging in my heart.

It’s probably because it’s my first public duel.

Today, I will fight the duelist of the Hylen Baron family in the arena.

“Katter, Mama always believes in Katter.”
“…Cloudy.”
“You’ll definitely win, Katter… you always have.”

Before the match, Cloudy blew the energy of victory into me and whispered stickily as if licking my ear.

“…Come back and drink milk with Mama?”
“Teeeeeeeng…!!!”

I have no choice but to win this…!

“Blackie… you really can’t get hurt?”
“Hehehe, I told you I won’t get hurt.”

Winia still seems to be worried.
Is there only worry in Winia’s breasts?

I need to finish this quickly and come back and massage them.

“Can you fight properly? My sword is really expensive, so trust it no matter what. Will it block? Can it be done? Everything will be done. I can guarantee it because that’s how I’ve lived.”
“I’ll keep that in mind. And Ari, come here too.”
“Yes… Father.”
“Risha, come here too.”
“Yes… Brother.”
“Damn it!”

I hugged the shrunken Risha and Ari.

After receiving all the energy from my wives, I headed to the arena first. The match is in the afternoon. All five of my wives will gather and come to see it then.

Of course, including Ari.

I’ve already distributed the participation tickets to the church, so there won’t be any problems. I’ll get to see Commander Barkerel’s face for the first time in a while.

The arena I arrived at was quite busy.

Since the lord and nobles are holding a duel, they are cleaning it up in many ways. I feel like that Durvan bastard is on my mind for no reason. Did that guy really die without anyone knowing?

There’s no way to know for now.

“Ah, you’ve arrived! Barbarian Warrior!!!!!”

As I arrived at my private waiting room according to the staff’s guidance, I heard a shout as if they had been waiting.

“L-Lady?!”
“I came to wait here first to see your face and talk!!!!!”
“S-such an honor!!!!”

I immediately knelt on one knee and bowed my head.

The lady was wearing a luxurious red dress that revealed more than half of her ample cleavage. Her signature roll-bun hairstyle was also even more well-groomed today.

She must have paid attention to her attire because she’s coming to see the duel.

But I think she looks better in combat dresses than these social dresses.

“Get up!!!!! You are qualified to stand proudly in front of me! Because the honor of many nobles is at stake on the shoulders of the Barbarian Warrior right now!!!!!!!! Are you well prepared!!!!!”

ㅡPaang, paang!

“Ugh…!”

As soon as I got up, I was hit on the shoulder by the lady.

I felt like screaming, but I promised victory.

“I have been honing my mental blade and repeating combat training for the past few days while preparing only for the duel! I promise to win for the lady!!!”
“That’s reassuring!!!!! You are a trustworthy and capable warrior!!!!!!”
“Thank you for your evaluation!!”

I’m grateful that she’s evaluating me so highly.

“But Lady!! Do you happen to know who my opponent is!!! I’m so curious!!”
“I’ll tell you right away!!!! I found out about the duel opponent this morning, and the knight that the Barbarian Warrior will be dueling today is Salverin Baron, the butler of the Hylen Baron family and the vice commander of the guard unit, that son of a bitch!!!!”

Salverin?

What kind of son of a bitch is that?

“That look that says, ‘What kind of son of a bitch is that’!!! Truly, a warrior’s will and confidence are being conveyed!!! You are already a true warrior from your eyes!!!”

How did she read my mind!!!!!!!!

“Ahem… That Salverin Baron… what kind of friend is he?”
“He’s just a cripple!! A cripple who formed a vassal relationship with the Hylen Baron despite being the same baron!!!! It’s okay to just kill him, but he’s known as a fairly skilled knight!!!!”

Skilled, huh.
That’s what I expected.

“I heard that he can use sword energy!!! And for quite a long time!!! So be careful of that!!!”

That’s going to be a tough opponent.

Just by looking at him, he’s going to try to kill me by bringing all kinds of magic swords and artifacts like a refugee.

But it’s okay.

I’m going to win.

The inflated confidence will bring me victory just by itself. My wives all came to see me, how can I lose? It’s impossible. Defeat is impossible.

I need to be the strongest in front of Cloudy.