Walking My Second Path in Life, Volume 2 by Otaku de Neet

Author:Otaku de Neet [DE NEET, OTAKU]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2018-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20 — On the Strengths of Remie

On the subject of group-based duels, it was worth noting that a particular rule decreed that each match was allocated twenty minutes. If neither party received a warning and the match could not be decisively ended, it would then be extended for another ten minutes. If the match still could not be concluded at that point in time, the outcome would be declared a draw.

Although the northern dormitory had originally aimed for three wins, a single draw would also serve a similar purpose, given their current score. If both dormitories had similar scores, the general’s win is used to decide which party ultimately wins.

Although Kerio’s opponent made several clear attempts to swing at him, Remie never did exploit or follow-up on any openings shown.

It was the same as giving up on victory. Remie himself, however, seemed fine with the idea — in fact, he was still continuing the battle, a calm expression on his face.

The reason was obvious.

As their swords continued to grind against each other, the two squires stared at each other.

“I see. You realize that you can’t win, so you want to make this a draw instead... A rational strategy.”

To begin with, Kerio specialized in counter tactics. If his opponent was in the fight to win, he would have benefited from this to a certain extent. Under normal circumstances, his opponent, having put a considerable amount of force into his strike, would not have much room left for defense.

However, with Remie pretending to attack while mainly focusing on defense, things were not quite as simple.

“I’ll say that you are too naïve, though!” Kerio struck out at Remie with a fast side sweep.

Remie moved promptly, but barely managed to block his attack.

“It’s true that I am the most skilled at counters, but don’t think that I have issues attacking first!”

Kerio unleashed a vicious rush of attacks unto Remie, who defended against them as if his life depended upon it.

“Blame yourself for being foolish, thinking that you can force a draw by just focusing on defense!”

Kerio moved to seal Remie’s movements. Even if he was unable to use his counter tactics, he would not lose to such an opponent.

Even if he could not catch up with Rigel and the others right now, he would catch up with them sooner or later — such was his pride.

However, even with such intentions, Kerio found the match being slowly drawn out.

(Ugh... He’s tough! It’s difficult to hit him, too... All because of those long steps of his... The distance between us keeps shifting!)

Although it seemed for a moment that Kerio had Remie in a disadvantageous spot, he could not land a decisive blow on his opponent. Just when it seemed like he could get his opponent with the next blow, Remie stepped away with a long movement, preventing Kerio from pressing the attack.

Kerio himself was by no means weak or slow — he was a strong contender, having proven himself in tournaments before. However, there wasn’t much of a gap between his speed and that of Remie’s.

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