Konbini Ossan Volume 8 Chapter 26 — A Matter of Compatibility
As Vladgaria says, this is hardly the time to be flirting with Shuri-kun.
There are many things I would like to confirm, but those can wait.
For now, let us continue with the fifth gate.
“Honestly, don’t you think I can just lose here? That’s what I’m thinking.”
“What are you saying? Why give up before we even fight?”
A sudden declaration of defeat from Shuri-kun followed by Vladgaria admonishing him. An oddly reversed situation.
“Because, you know. I can ‘see’ it. That’s how I know.”
“I have no idea what you mean.”
The two exchange words that even I cannot fully grasp.
It seems Shuri-kun is seeing something that I cannot. And from that, he has already concluded that he has no chance of winning against Vladgaria.
“Well then, let’s just get this over with quickly and call it a day~! Come on, Otogin, the signal~!”
“Ah… yes. Then, fifth checkpoint, second round, begin.”
Urged on by Shuri-kun, I give the signal.
Instantly, he draws a magic circle and activates it. A massive fireball hurtles straight toward Vladgaria.
“Hm.”
And yet, the moment Vladgaria turns her gaze upon it—
The enormous fireball vanishes in an instant.
“Not bad. But against me, it is the worst possible compatibility.”
“See, told ya?”
As though he had expected this outcome all along, Shuri-kun glances toward me.
“Shuri-kun… what was that?”
“It’s Demon King-chan’s ability, probably. Something like magic nullification?”
“Close. More precisely, it is the power of a demonic eye that absorbs magical power. The skill is called «Demonic Eye of Mana Gluttony».”
Almost boastfully, Vladgaria explains her ability.
“Is it really fine to reveal that?”
“It matters not. Countermeasures are impossible. And my power does not end there.”
“That may be, but for someone like me who relies almost entirely on magic, it’s the worst possible matchup.”
I see.
That must be why Shuri-kun was speaking as though he had already lost before the fight even began.
According to him, his special eyes allow him to perceive many things. He must have sensed Vladgaria’s magic-nullifying ability in advance.
“Then that concludes the fifth checkpoint.”
“That’s right. Come on, Otogin, let’s go!”
As I declare the fifth gate finished, Shuri-kun grabs my arm and tugs.
“Go? You’re coming to the sixth checkpoint as well?”
“Just partway. I should explain a bit more about myself to you, right?”
I see. While heading toward the sixth checkpoint, he intends to tell me more about the secret that Vladgaria has just revealed.
“Very well. Let’s go.”
“Mhm~!”
Led by Shuri-kun’s hand, I move forward.
When I glance back, Vladgaria and the others follow behind us, wearing expressions that seem almost exasperated.
“Truly, you lot have no sense of tension whatsoever.”
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E/N:
The very last line was by the Demon King and please keep in mind, she speaks in old Japanese with period drama like inflections. A Loli-Babaa.
Some quirks of her speech are like "~no jaa~" and "~hen~" and "~yo~". Somewhat close to Rory Mercury from GATE JSDF Series!
Stay tuned!
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