Chapter 53
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 53
Chapter Title: Magical Girl (Physical) Appears
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On the grand bridge leading to the capital.
Patrol soldiers in gleaming golden armor marched neatly along the well-maintained stone road.
Along the roadside, statues of nameless gods stood at regular intervals, striking dignified poses.
Even though it was the same city, crossing onto the grand bridge made it clear the atmosphere had shifted dramatically.
The path to the heart of the capital, divided into four districts.
Beneath the massive stone bridge connecting the south to the center flowed a vast river that wrapped around the entire capital like an embrace.
'It's completely overwhelming.'
Even from a modern perspective, it was impressive. Fitting for a city blessed by four goddesses, the scale was enormous.
Beyond the carriage window, the river sparkled like silver in the sunlight, and in the distant central district, spires that seemed part of the Adventurer's Guild headquarters pierced toward the sky.
"Whoa, just how big is this kingdom anyway?"
The capital alone was this massive.
"You don't know the Arferia Kingdom? You must've come from really far away."
"Yeah, pretty much. Super far."
In truth, he'd just heard the kingdom's name for the first time.
To locals like Biska, he must seem like quite the peculiar outsider.
"Other towns are pretty ordinary. The capital's just especially flashy because it's built with the goddesses' power."
"Still impressive."
The grandeur of this bridge and the high level of public hygiene left him with nothing else to say.
The people crossing the bridge were all sharply dressed.
From the carriage window, the whole city looked beautiful.
"What do the goddesses lack that they're bothering to beautify a human city?"
"Who knows. I don't, but... maybe because we have a princess beloved by all?"
"She's hot?"
"They say she's the prettiest since the founding. Her nickname's the Holy Deer."
For real? He wanted to see what she looked like.
"Out of nowhere, but how about I just swallow the whole kingdom?"
"Hahaha!"
Biska burst out laughing.
"Your brain fried from lust? It's that ridiculous outfit."
"Before I go nuts, the goddesses'll try to kill me."
"It's fine, White. This is neutral territory—the goddesses' power doesn't reach here. Unless you pick a fight..."
Right as she said that.
Boom! The stone pavement exploded upward. He realized right after that the blast had shattered their carriage.
Biska escaped immediately, but he was a beat too slow and got caught in the explosion.
'Oh, I should've dodged when I heard that sound, huh?'
He could've done it like Biska! Damn it!!
Next time, he'd dodge super cool.
With that thought, he lay there for a moment before springing up. Of course, not a scratch on him.
If anything, the vibration had him buzzing with excitement.
"You okay!? White!"
"All good."
What the hell? It was like stepping on a landmine.
But what lay on the ground wasn't a mine—it was a sharply pointed spear embedded deeply.
A gleaming silver spear that looked like it was made of stainless steel.
Silver that shiny only brought stainless steel to mind.
"What? It's over already?"
A bold, cheerful voice rang out from a woman.
From the situation, she was clearly the one who'd smashed the carriage, but her tone carried a hint of playful laughter, like she'd pulled off a fun prank.
The silver spear flew back to its owner on its own, revealing who'd thrown it.
"Kyaaah...!"
"What!? The, the carriage!"
"Royal Guard! Royal Guard, there's trouble here!"
People's reactions erupted belatedly.
It had all happened in an instant.
The spear-wielding woman was petite compared to her weapon. She was a cute-faced magical girl type with bright pink twin tails.
It was too bold and natural to call it cosplay, with her confident smile.
"I'm Kira Ashford of the north! Come out and take my spear!"
'I already took it, you bitch.'
What was with that innocent smile after such a rude sneak attack?
Without the tights, he'd be paste.
"Oh crap, Coachman Uncle?!"
He rushed to the coachman.
"You okay?"
He supported the fallen man!
"Cough, cough..."
Good. He seemed to have avoided the spear's target.
The twin-tailed girl who'd introduced herself as Kira Ashford slung the spear over her shoulder, waiting for him to finish.
"Damn it!! This is clearly compound fracture, concussion, eight weeks minimum recovery—how're you gonna make up for this?! You damn spear bitch!"
"Spear?"
Kira tilted her head.
"Huh. That's weird. I didn't throw it at Coachman Uncle."
"Uncle!! Uncle's losing consciousness!"
The uncle glanced at him, then closed his eyes again.
"Uuuuuncle!!"
"Th-this pendant... to my daughter..."
"I'll deliver it for sure!"
He snatched the pendant tightly and strode forward.
A strong wind swept the bridge, clearing the dust, and Biska fell in step beside him.
"Hey, what're you gonna do, spear bitch. You ambushed, so pay with an ambush."
"...White. You sound like a third-rate thug."
This was buildup, Biska.
"Huh? Two of you?"
"Yeah?"
Kira looked back and forth between him and Biska in confusion.
'Huh?'
There were two on their side too?
A woman stood at a slightly distant, ambiguous range—like an acquaintance but not quite.
She wore a silver silk robe that hid her figure, but she was definitely a woman.
Even from afar, her gestures screamed top-tier babe.
'Definitely a hot chick.'
The robed woman spoke cautiously.
"Kira... did you confirm properly?"
"Huh? I did. I definitely felt a strong aura... Oh, I got it! That white elf's the southern rep!"
"White elf?"
He turned around.
Where's the white elf?
"She's not an elf, Kira."
"Why not!? She's got a thick, long one in her crotch!"
"......"
The robed woman dropped her head. She seemed to give up talking to Kira—it was kinda funny.
He cracked his knuckles with audible pops.
"You start shit and act all bold? Huh? Who the hell are you people?"
"White elf. You're the southern rep! Here I come!!"
He should've corrected her that he wasn't an elf,
but for some reason, being called an elf didn't feel bad, so he let it slide.
Then Biska stepped forward, drawing her black cloud iron sword.
"I'll handle it."
Kira charged at incredible speed, stabbed her spear into the ground like a pole vaulter, swung around lightly,
and soared toward them like a bird in flight.
"Take thiiiis!"
Her twin tails whipped wildly.
Flames of light wrapped her body like fire, and she brought the spear crashing down on Biska.
"Hup!"
Biska parried simply with her sword. But he knew how much power was in that simplicity.
The devastating force from her massive sword defied imagination!
No flashiness like Kira's, but he could see it from watching behind.
Biska's sturdy thighs clenched like wringing a rag, her adductors bulging.
The ground cratered with a thud from the power surging from her body,
and she whipped it through her core into an upward sword strike.
Kuuuung...!!
Their weapons clashed, sending vibrations like a natural disaster.
"You're strong too! Are there two southern reps? And not even an elf?"
He knew from how Kira landed lightly without a care.
'She's no ordinary powerhouse...'
Up close, her small frame brimmed with power. A born warrior.
Biska had gauged her opponent's strength from that attack and steadied her breath.
"Hoo. Doesn't mean southern rep has to be an elf."
"I heard some elves awaken power and get insanely strong. Wanted to test it... but you're fine too!"
Kira was a battle maniac.
Her eyes sparkled with uncontainable excitement,
her energy exploding as she spun like a top, whipping her spear in unpredictable arcs.
Biska defended solidly, but the barrage seemed to wear on her.
'Ooh.'
Spinning like a fan...
Doesn't she get tired like that?
In terms of efficiency, Biska dominated.
Her twin tails even gave the illusion of spinning like fan blades.
Won't she slap her own cheeks with them?
As he thought that, he snapped to seeing scratches multiply on Biska's body.
'Oh, right—this is UFC?'
Not play-fighting—these two were for real.
Their cheerful vibe had tricked him briefly.
"Biska..."
As he moved to intervene.
"I'll handle it."
Biska's eyes said so again.
'You...'
Leave it to her? Then he couldn't butt in.
He crossed his arms and watched, like the woman in the white robe observing quietly opposite.
"Hup!!"
Biska found a gap in the invisible flurry and swung her sword.
With no sign of the opponent tiring, she was shaking her off,
but Kira handstood on the black cloud iron sword, showing insane balance.
Ooh! Awesome...!
Biska holding that up was impressive too.
And Kira, in that pose, caught her thrown spear one-handed, supporting her weight with the other
while stabbing at Biska repeatedly.
Biska dodged the acrobatic strikes just by tilting her head.
In full armor, Biska's style would've been like a tank charge.
Now she was busy evading one by one.
'Ugh, sorry, Biska.'
Because he made her wear the leotard to ogle her tits and ass!!
Off the sword, Kira now pressed Biska low with leg attacks.
Here, Biska countered with a half-beat faster horizontal slash that grazed Kira's neck.
Shuuuuk...!!
'Gasp.'
That could've been a decapitation.
He had tights, but these two fought brutally.
"Not enough!"
"No, it was."
"Ugh!"
As he thought Kira dodged,
she wobbled, losing balance. Biska's sword missed,
but the sword pressure had disrupted her equilibrium successfully.
'Now, Biska!'
Perfect chance to punish the twin-tailed girl.
Biska swung much faster, aiming to smash her skull.
Oh, should he block that?
Right then.
"!"
Regaining balance, Kira corrected her spear and thrust at an angle Biska couldn't dodge. It'd pierce organs and heart.
Their attacks flew toward vital spots.
"That's enough...!"
The robed girl blocked both lethal strikes in the center.
"O... so cool..."
He muttered in admiration,
and the girl hurriedly hid her hands that had grabbed the spear and sword inside her robe, retreating shyly. Shy type, huh.
"Tch... was getting good."
"Shall we introduce ourselves? Us..."
"I did? Kira Ashford! Northern warrior! And... you're the southern rep, Biska, right?"
"......"
Biska sheathed her sword and regulated her breathing.
"Um, Kira... that..."
"Yeah?"
Then the white-robed girl spread her palm as if pointing at him.
"I think the rep is this one."