Persuasion and Negotiation (6)

Tyria was an archer who used a bow, so she was at a disadvantage in a head-to-head match.

Of course, I knew how to use a dagger, but it was only a secondary weapon.

That’s why Tyria asked me for one thing.

“Is it okay if I go to the nearby forest instead of the mansion?”

There was a sincere desire to defeat me.

If you win, what wish will you ask for?

I was curious, but of course I had no intention of losing next time.

“My lord. “I’m worried that you’re overdoing it.”

Kayla gave me an anxious look and was worried about me.

Since I had already faced Catalina head-on, my stamina was somewhat exhausted.

At least there was enough strength left to beat Tyria.

“I cannot stop you as it is your master’s choice, but I will pray for your victory.”

“Don’t worry. “I have no intention of losing.”

I adjusted my sword and shield tightly and looked around the forest.

Tyria is already waiting, hiding in the forest.

For the sake of fairness, Tyria was allowed to hide in advance.

“Ruler. Let’s get started right away.”

As soon as the words were spoken, a barrage of arrows flew out of the air.

Dozens of arrows were aimed at my body.

‘But they don’t aim for the head.’

Using the shield in front of me, I followed the direction from which the arrow was flying.

But no matter how much I ran, the distance did not shorten much.

Are you climbing trees and shooting arrows at the same time?

It was difficult to deal with an opponent who only fired arrows from a distance.

Tyria also knew this and widened the distance and fired arrows.

Tyria is doing her best to defeat me.

I also had no intention of just being bullied.

I made a magic arrow and flew it in the direction the arrow was coming from.

Unlike before, the ice arrow was flying in a curve rather than a straight line.

Guided arrow. Even though it was not powerful, it was able to restrict the opponent’s movements.

“Tsk… !”

While there was an opening in the barrage of arrows, he rushed forward and closed the distance with Tyria.

On the tree in front of me, Tyria was dodging arrows by somersaulting.

Likewise, I thought about climbing a tree and closing the distance with Tyria.

‘I can’t keep up.’

Tyria had already sensed this and was running away.

“How long do you plan on running away? Tyria.”

“I don’t plan on losing… !”

Are you planning on continuing this long-term war?

They were forcing an unfavorable situation on me, who was already weak.

In that case, we decided to prevent Tyria from running away.

Freezing the surrounding space with the swirling frosty wind.

A snow storm wrapped around the long sword along with the biting cold.

Although I couldn’t recreate the frosty wind I encountered on the snowy mountain.

At least we can knock Tyria off the tree.

Let’s point the long sword in the direction where Tyria is.

A snow storm swirled and split the air.

“Ah… !?”

Tyria, caught in a blizzard, stumbled and lost her balance.

Just as it was about to fall to the floor, I ran out.

Tyria quickly somersaulted and landed and took out her dagger.

Cheaeng!

A struggle of strength began with the white frozen long sword.

They tried to fight me by swinging a bow and a dagger.

‘You have a long way to go to beat me in close combat.’

Compared to when I fought Catalina a little while ago, I was far behind.

Tyria must have sensed defeat as her attacks began to slow down.

When I saw an opening, I quickly grabbed Tyria’s arm.

“Ugh… !?”

As she was held in my arms, she gave up any more resistance and accepted meekly.

I just pulled up my legs and picked Tyria up.

“Stop giving up. “I won.”

“…Yes. “I lost.”

Fortunately, there were no visible injuries to Tyria, and she gave in without hesitation.

Even though it ended with my overwhelming victory, she was smiling brightly.

“As expected, Seohyun is strong.”

Tyria wrapped her arms around my neck and held me in her arms.

I’m the one who hugged him, but Tyria doesn’t seem to want to let go either.

If it continues like this, you will be misunderstood.

When I slowly put Tyria down, she held her hand as if she felt regretful.

“…”

He looked at me as if he had something to say.

Immediately, unable to open his mouth, he turned his head and returned to where his colleagues were.

However, I witnessed Tyria’s ears turn bright red.

“Sorry. Tyria.”

“Yes? Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”

“…No, it’s nothing. Forget it.”

She just smiled as if nothing happened.

I said this because I was worried that I couldn’t accept my feelings.

The moment I say it out loud, Tyria’s heart will only suffer.

Not long after, all my colleagues came running towards us.

“Are both of you injured? !”

“Are you okay. “No one was hurt.”

Fortunately, he didn’t seem to know that I was holding Tyria.

This matter should be left as a secret between the two of us.

Erina may be vaguely aware of it.

There was a high probability that Kayla was completely unaware of Tyria’s love.

‘I heard that Kayla is a bit duller than I thought.’

Although he had a very thorough and quick-witted personality, he also had a lot of secretly naive aspects.

If I lie or act, wouldn’t I be fooled quickly?

“My lord. Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”

Kayla must have noticed my gaze and stood in front of me with a calm posture.

Suddenly, I realized that it had been a long time since I trained with her.

“Kayla. Lastly, let’s spar together.”

“Yes… ? But didn’t you just finish sparring with Tyria?”

“I don’t care. Let’s take this opportunity to stick together properly.”

“I’m worried that I’m overdoing it.”

Kayla tried to stop my recommendation as if she was quietly worried about me.

But I knew very well what methods I could use to attract her.

“Similarly, if you defeat me, I will grant you a wish.”

“…If the lord wishes.”

As expected, if it’s my wish, it seems I can’t do anything.

Erina, who was watching from the side, was full of dissatisfaction, but did nothing to stop it.

Rather, he was subtly looking at me as if he was asking me to look at him.

“Erina. “You can’t do it.”

“Why… ?”

“Because it’s obvious I’m going to lose.”

Erina expressed her dissatisfaction with a sullen expression, but there was nothing she could do.

If you give her a wish, you will never be able to let it go.

And of course, I had no intention of dedicating my wish rights to Kayla.

On the contrary, she was casting a determined look in her eyes to make a wish.

“I will do my best.”

Kayla also accepted my offer and immediately began preparing for battle.

Catalina and Tyria, then Kayla.

Excluding Celica, who was a non-combat member, and Erina, who had overwhelming power, it could be said to be the party’s full strength.

Kayla took a fighting stance with a magic circle drawn on both hands.

“This time, I will compete seriously.”

“Okay. Let’s do it right instead of just looking at it.”

The previous battle ended in a draw, but I planned to win this time.

A huge pillar of fire released with hot air.

Kayla’s flame magic burned through her body.

He used his body like firewood, covering his entire body with flames.

Unlike Tyria, are you planning to go full close combat?

“Good. Let’s start right away.”

“Yes. Let’s get started.”

As soon as Kayla said that, I was taken out of my place.

As I expected, Kayla dropped a fiery arrow vertically from the sky.

Fortunately, I was able to avoid the barrage of arrows before I was caught in it.

He straightened out his long sword and aimed it at his body, but Kayla also took a step back and avoided the attack.

Next is the explosion magic. The fire moths fluttering in the air exploded and created a whirlwind.

‘I’ve been curious about this for a long time.’

Kayla’s fire magic and my cold magic.

If they face each other head on, which side will win?

Just like before, I gathered cold energy into my long sword and erased the heat of the explosion.

A snow storm was launched in Kayla’s direction.

But she couldn’t stay still either.

Rather, hold the flame in your mouth without moving from the front.

The dragon’s breath erased the surrounding chill.

I tried to extinguish the flames by continuously emitting cold air, but it was not enough.

Rather, there was a possibility that I would be swallowed up by a pillar of fire.

‘If I fight with pure magic, I will be at a disadvantage.’

From the beginning, didn’t they mainly deal with swords and shields rather than magic?

Magic was always an auxiliary role.

Kayla, trying to secure victory, narrowed the distance and threw a fist.

“Kayla. You’ve grown a lot too.”

“…Thank you.”

As the workshop continued, I was looking for an opportunity.

Just one moment of opportunity to defeat Kayla.