971 324, Match 2

"We took a short break before we played the second semifinals. Shizu! Please wait!

That would happen. Which, I guess I'll go check on Ragna.

"Mr. Curse, are you moving? I'm coming too.

"Oh, a little in the infirmary.

Steed, I'm worried about you.

"Mr. Curse... Steed, you were amazing... often with that body, that far..."

Serge, you were already here.

"Right..."

Steed, your treatment will still take some time. That's Ragna first.

"Oh, Curse. Ragna won't be a problem. It's about the end of treatment.

Were you even here for Damien? It's a terrific story that they cut off both legs and one hand and soon they'll heal. You have a good healing wizard. But you won't be able to make it to the semifinals just now.

"So, Curse, this is who the weapon that did Ragna was.

Hmm? Tonfer.

"Right here. Take a good look.

"Hmm? Is this... blade steel wire?

A thinner blade steel wire emerges from the tonfer than the thread. I haven't seen Ragna's game, but now you're saying he's severed his hands and legs... isn't that totally against the rules? Besides, the contract magic didn't respond because Sting assumed it was a thread, not a blade? You're such an ant...

But this... doesn't it go so well with gold manipulation? It's going to be a pretty vicious performance...

"Damian, can I have this? Nothing in particular for you, huh?

I see. Press here for the blade steel wire to pop out of the trick...

"Oh, I don't mind. Normally I use it as a tongfer, but it's pretty good.

That's what I'm ordering sticks for, and it sounds like Chinese martial arts to use even a ton of fur. It's a different matter of whether it can be used...

"Than that. Finals, no. What about the semifinals? Sekiah's undefeated because Ragna can't?

"Don't... I don't know if anyone's coming out. What about Omei?

"Me? I don't mind that, but we just lost, right? Exactly. Isn't that bad?

"It doesn't have a structure. Because I'm the organizer. Besides, when Omei comes out, it's exciting. Unapproved means Sekiya's finals can only be a confirmed match.

Exhibition. That's a high-caliber word. I need to ask Sekia for her opinion, too. I don't like the tyranny of the organizers.

Move to the depot. Coe stays with you, Steed. You're a sweet girl. I left Ragna alone, though. Well, Sekiya... oh, there she is.

"Hey Sekiya. I have an interesting story to tell you.

"Ah!? You're the demon king who just lost! What the fuck!

You're the one who made Steed your cotemper.

"... is why. If you don't like it, I say no to this story. You can judge me as you like.

"Who says no? No! Yay! Fight then, demon king! If I win, Muramasa, give it back. Hey!

"I don't mind that, but what do you bet?

"Ugh... hey..."

I guess. I'm talking about eating you down and running away, and I guess you don't have any money.

"I don't have a choice. If you lose, you'll be my source. Answering any questions honestly. So what do you say?

"Oh! Do it! The brave Heizle killed the Demon King!

"Then it's a promise. If you win, I'll give you back Muramasa. If I win, you're my source. Have all questions answered honestly. All right?"

"Whoa......!

All right, contract magic established. I don't have the information I need right now, but I think I might have something to ask you someday.

Me too, but this guy should be draining quite a bit of health, so it's going to be a good fight. Damien comes up with a surprisingly good idea, too. Well, if there's a lot of games, that's all the betting's gonna be. Don't make it sound like sales.

Let everyone in the venue know! It's the second semifinals game, but Ragna's inability to compete has prompted Curse to compete! However, it is an unauthorized match! I will bet, but whether Curse wins or loses, it will remain Sekiya to make it to the finals! Fifteen minutes from now is betting time! Gun, gun, bet. Hey!

I don't regret losing to you, Steed, but I definitely don't want to lose to Sekiya. I'll do whatever I want. But did the finals end up being confirmed against each other by the Heizle...

Hmm, that's regrettable. But I can't help it. You just don't want to screw the rules until you put in a cross spear.

All right, let's hit Sekiah with all we can for now. I'll show you how to push with your gear!