153 - - The Younger Brother, Challenge

My name is Gaius.

Gaius von Carlyle.

Second son of the Carlisle family and twin brother of your brother ...... Julius.

I grew up being constantly compared to my brother, who was supposed to be a dropout.

But this spring, he suddenly became a different person.

His great power, his ignorance of the norms of this world, it was as if someone from the past had appeared in the modern world.

......The fact is, he was not my brother.

To be precise, Julius was the reincarnation of Eugene the Brave, the hero of 2000 years ago.

Until recently, he had forgotten his Eugene persona and powers.

But a blow to the head brought it all back.

Since then, the relationship between my brother and I has changed drastically.

We were not on the best of terms.

But little by little ......, I got to know my brother better.

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...... I sigh deeply.

I'm on the field where the school matches are being held.

I'm in the bathroom.

On both of my hips are twin swords.

The Musou Ken Saber.

My brother made me this magical sword with an ego.

Shut up.

"It is!　I'm just reviewing what I need to do before I go to bed to become as strong as my brother!"

Kk ......!　What's with the sword?

It's true that with this sword equipped, I can exert tremendous power.

A spiritual device.

The art of merging with a spiritual being to use the power of a pseudo-god.

Even without it, this pair of swords of fire and ice is a good match for me who fights with a combination of magic and swordsmanship.

Well, my personality is the worst match.

The Holy Empire.

It is a horrible school with reincarnated people, monsters that are not human.

However, the students there are all good-hearted ...... people.

However, due to a plot by the headmaster of the school, they are cursed and ready to kill.

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"I know, I know. ......"

We're down 1-2.

If I lose next time, I'll lose before my brother, the general, gets out.

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Your brother is now working behind the scenes to stop the plot of the Imperial School Director.

In the meantime, we, the Royal Family, have been entrusted with the task of buying time.

Michael. Elise. Sakura have done their jobs well.

And now ...... it's just me.

But ...... my body is trembling.

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"...... of course. It's a big responsibility."

If I lose, then the Royal Family loses.

And my brother hasn't come back yet.

I'll ruin what he's doing.

KAZUMA. General of the Holy Empire.

The Imperial Kingdom has only four members because one person has dropped out.

It is a 5-5 tournament. This means that the generals will fight twice.

The vice general, me, and the general, my brother.

Kazuma will fight twice.

"Yeah, I've seen a lot of that in competitions before today ...... and I know you and your brother had a mock battle once."

He was from the time of the Warring States period...... when the Demon Lords were still active and the Demon Men were more powerful than they are now.

Therefore, he is ...... stronger than anyone else in this world.

The enemy will be defeated when facing him.

That is how strong he is.

But ...... Kazuma is a man who is not so good at his job.

They were evenly matched.

That had never happened before.

There is no such thing as a struggle against my brother.

He showed that he could fight the absolute best even if he had to cut corners.

Such ...... monster is my opponent.

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".................."

I couldn't say I couldn't win.

I have a stubborn streak.

I'm your brother.

If I lose, I'll tarnish his name.

I get up and leave the bathroom.

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"Of course. Who do you think taught you how to use a sword?"

I go out to the venue of the match.

The crowd is eagerly waiting for the match to start.

"Mr. Gaius!"

Elise approaches the waiting area.

Fortunately, she is not injured.

Sakura is also safe.

"Gaiusu! Where are you going?

My brother-in-law Mikael is lying on the floor with bandages wrapped around his head.

"I'm going to the bathroom."

"Again?　Gaiasusu is so weak against money. I wish they would see me.

Mikhail is a midfielder. He was fighting in his third match.

He was a strong and hard opponent.

Mikhail specializes in speed and maneuverability.

He lacked defense and firepower.

Still, he showed ...... that he could win.

And to buy time, he intentionally destroyed the battle field to buy time to repair it.

"Gaiasu!"

Mikael reaches out his hand.

In his hand was a cookie.

Here is a cookie. It will cheer you up if you eat it.

"You ......"

"Añeue, I'm sure it will come. So, don't be afraid. ......!　Yes, sir!"

I take a cookie from Mikhail as he lies down.

Upon closer inspection, it seems that Mikhail has accumulated a lot of damage to his body.

He has a hard time talking and lifting his arms.

Still, he encourages me to .......

"Thank you."

I eat a cookie.

It is crispy to the touch and coated with sweet cream.

"You had the heart to give someone a treat, didn't you?"

"Phew. I don't usually do that. This is special. We need you to win.

Mikael is ...... Sakura, Elise is looking at me.

They are looking at me with the expectation that I will win.

There was no hesitation or anxiety.

They are ...... idiots.

They're the next big thing after my brother.

I'm a mediocre genius.

I'm no match for them. .......

And yet .......

I'm going.

Mikhail's hand!　And slap him.

Sakura and Elise also try their hand.

I answer them and head for the field.

Our headmaster makes an announcement.

Boku...... and from the front, Kazuma.

They face each other in the middle of the field.

"I won't lose!"

I draw my Warriors Sword.

A sword of fire and ice.

My brother created ...... the most powerful twin swords.

Saber!

I hold up my twin swords.

Kazuma holds his huge two-handed sword in one hand.

The aura emanating from my body nearly stuns me, but I endure.

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