The Bitch Who Underestimates the Beast, Cecilia! (4)
“Hah, hah... N-no way... Me...!”
“Hoo... I win.”
The training session hadn't even ended, but it was over clean and clear. Cecilia, sprawled on the ground after dropping her sword, and me, pointing my horse bat straight at her. Anyone could see it—this was my victory, no doubt about it.
I won! And not some bullshit judgment call, either—a clean, decisive win!
“Y-you fucking...! That's so goddamn cheap, pulling that shit...! Hey! This is a spar, fight me! Why the hell didn't you come at me?!”
“What's cheap about it? I was just defending.”
“That's not defending! You just bounced away!”
“Puhuhu. That's called tactics, Miss Cecilia.”
The loser sure had a lot to say! Just accept it gracefully, Cecilia! Puhuhu... I figured her hot temper would make her rush in impatiently if things didn't go her way, and damn if that didn't play out perfectly. Not only did I keep my distance and defend, but I taunted her like, “Scared?” From the middle onward, her eyes flipped, and she charged at me wildly.
Taunting's fun when you're dishing it out, but getting it thrown back sucks dick. Especially for someone who loves throwing it.
So I kept the distance, defended lightly, and when she started breathing heavy, full swing with the horse bat at her sword. End of story.
She probably never saw the attack coming since I'd been pure defense. And right when she was getting tired from all the taunting? Yeah.
Kya. If she weren't a noble, I'd have shoved my dick in her mouth right here. What a shame.
“I-I won't accept it...! This kind of spar doesn't count...!”
“Aigoo. Our lady. Didn't think you'd whine like this. Is that the loser's excuse?”
“...! Y-you...! H-how dare you, you dickbait monster...!”
“It's Sema. Sema. Gotta honor the bet, right? Or what, pulling noble privilege with two-faced bullshit? Nah, not you.”
Krgh. What a juicy reaction and face. She's trying to hold back, but the taunt slips out naturally! Especially that expression! Just like Celestia's when she was fuming!
“Wanna die!? You insulting me right now!? You fucking monster?!”
Whoa there. Guess even as a noble, she doesn't like being insulted. Tough cookie, this girl.
“Nah, I figured you wouldn't mind, Miss Cecilia. If it doesn't hit home, no reason to get mad, right?”
“Sh-shut up! This doesn't count! Hey! Pick up your sword! Fight for real!”
“Huh? In a spar like this, doesn't it end when you drop your weapon?”
“I landed way more attacks! Look at the scratches on you!”
“Aigoo, these don't even tickle. I'm built tough.”
Sure, even focusing on defense, blocking all her quick sword slips was a workout. But dialing back attacks for solid defense meant her thin blade only left light scratches. On this sturdy horse body of mine? That's nothing.
“Don't bullshit me! Time's still left, so let's go again...!”
“Why can't you accept it? Just say you lost and move on...”
“Fuck that!!!”
She started crawling awkwardly toward her dropped sword, then charged me instead. I wasn't swinging the bat I had aimed at her, so I couldn't block—and she closed right in.
Before I could think no way, her leg shot up...
- Thwack!
Cecilia's leg flew between mine and kicked my balls.
“...Huh?”
Her face changed like it wasn't what she expected. And with that, my body reacted on instinct before I knew it...
“You crazy bitch, what the fuck are you doing!!!”
- Splat!!!!
I slammed a full-power punch straight into Cecilia's gut.
“G-guhk!!”
Fuck... What the hell did I just do? I'd thought someday she might crush my balls and I'd endure it then. But I reacted without thinking...!
It didn't even hurt, but male instinct freaked and counterattacked!
“K-kehk...! G-guhk...!”
She crumpled, eyes rolling back, body twitching. I felt the heavy impact, but my balls were fine... Did I overdo it? Shit... I'm fucked... What now? She's drooling and limp—looks bad!
She's a girl—hope I didn't rupture her uterus or something!?
“G-gehk...! G-gulp...! Guhek...!”
“Uwaaah. Miss Cecilia, you oka— ”
“What the hell are you doing!!!”
I panicked, checking her, when a huge yell came from behind. Turning, a guy glared at me stone-faced... That face, fuzzy from afar, but could it be...
“Cecilia! Cecilia! You okay!? Snap out of it!”
The yeller rushed over, knelt by her, checked her. Probably her fiancé, that Leo guy.
Fuck... Punching the lord's daughter in the gut, witnessed by her hero fiancé? ...I'm so dead.
“Grr...! Hey! Anyone!? Get Cecilia to the infirmary!”
Leo bolted to the training ground entrance yelling, and soon footsteps rushed—2-3 soldiers appeared. Trailed by castle staff in suits and maid outfits, they swarmed, checked her, loaded her on a stretcher.
“...This'll be reported to the lord. Divine Beast Sema.”
Leo spat it through gritted teeth, eyes burning with rage.
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“Mm... So that's what happened...”
“Y-yes... Truly sorry...”
Explaining in the lord's office, Albert nodded with a headache look. Cecilia was luckily fine, but with witnesses, I had to clarify somehow. Dragged by furious Leo, I played pitiful in front of Albert, and even Leo—who looked ready to devour me...
“I-it was like that...”
Changed to a troubled face, anger fading after my story. He only saw the gut punch? Timing, man...
“Tricky. Cecilia, really...”
“Uh, um... H-hope it didn't burst, Divine Beast sir?”
“L-luckily, angle was good. She's fine.”
Speech shifting once he got it. Yeah, sure... Even understanding, gut-punching his fiancée should piss him off. Leo's got a good temper.
...Or maybe Cecilia's bullshit so far explains it? Atmosphere says worst-case avoided, thank god...
“Mm... Really troublesome...”
“Sorry...”
“No, no. Your action's understandable as a man. The trouble's not that, it's...”
I shriveled apologizing as he sighed, but he waved it off.
“Trouble's Cecilia. Inviting two teachers for her training, and she balls-kicks them both in a row—if other nobles hear, it's...”
Guess the issue's her reputation.
“...Heard she slept quietly first day, so hoped you'd keep sparring her. Tire her out a bit, she won't bully soldiers or pull stunts.”
“I-is that so...”
“Today's thing, me and Leo could hush it, but too many witnesses... Keep you as trainer, looks like we let her attacker off; break contract, she can't handle it...”
Ah. Wants me ongoing with Cecilia, but hard to explain to witnesses? Nobles care about rumors...
Ugh, for me, easy access to Celestia and Cecilia—don't wanna lose that. What to do?
“Sorry, Lord. Should've checked more before acting...”
“No. Leo gets it too. Thanks for stepping up for Cecilia.”
Yeah, dude. Quiet handling, no mess. ...If I'd just taken the ball kick, no dilemma. Krgh... Plus, she'd have felt my horse balls up close. Why couldn't I endure...
Aigoo. What now...
“My, what's everyone doing? Albert?”
Familiar voice suddenly—I turned, saw Celestia in fancy dress.
“Oh? Sema. You're here too.”
“Hello, Lady Celestia...”
Krgh, been too long, Celestia! Missed you! But lord and Leo here, tough spot—can't hug her!
“Oh. Sudden closed-door training? Done, Celestia?”
“Yes, for now... But what's going on?”
Closed-door!? Holed up researching/training—that? Hmm... She prepped seriously for our duel, huh.
Recall: levels like caps? So level 52 Celestia, half-retired weak, now strong again?
...Fuck, this is bad too. Better if new skill research.
“...Aha. So that's it...”
Celestia nodded slowly at Albert's explanation, relaxed, then eyed me. Ugh... My bitch basically, but tough viewing now. Weirdly chill unlike before... Why?
“...Albert. Leave this to me?”
“Huh? You?”
“Yes. Got a request—er, proposal—for Sema anyway. I'll handle punishment instead.”
...She calls my name with honorifics now. After Cecilia's “dickbait monster,” touching. Kinda moved.
“Tell others I punished him. Okay?”
“...If you say so... But what's the proposal?”
“Hehe. Nothing big. A bet—tell you later.”
Gasp...! Helping me, Celestia!? So touching... Missed you! True bitch material!
“Mm, then yours.”
“Thanks, Albert. Leo. You okay too?”
“Of course, Countess Celestia.”
“Good. Then...”
Today's mess settled on Celestia's proposal. Kraaah, Celestia...! You're mine already! Come to Maou Castle tonight!? Deep mating awaits!
“I'll head to dorms then.”
Left office, walked hall; Leo split to his dorm, leaving me alone with Celestia. Finally... Nice. Praise her on today's save...
“...Thanks, Celestia. Helping me?”
“My. Helping? Delusions strong, monster.”
...Huh?
“...Four days, weekend. Duel like I said.”
...Wait? Duel? Now?
“I win, exile you from Radia—including Cecilia thing.”
...For real? Not helping?
“Prepare hard. Won't be like before. Giggle... Finally, that disgusting monster out of Radia... Ahaha.”
Left me stunned mid-hug, turned, walked away laughing confidently. Vanished into darkening hall end.