Konjiki no Moji Tsukai Chapter 190

190th episode – That thing she held in her hand

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「Yeah, fortunately that extreme magic was closely avoided.」(Leowald)((極大 means “maximum”/ “extremely large”. Duh.))

「Yeah, it is without doubt what is referred to as ancient magic, dark sorcery to be used by nobody but the Maou only.」(Leo) (( Don’t wanna translate it as magic twice in a row …))

「Yeah, that aria you heard gave me the creeps. There’s no way that youth has actually mastered it.」(Leo) ((Lit.: “the aria […] froze my entrails”))

「I once saw the previous Maou using it.」(Leo)

「…… a spontaneous discharge.」(Leo)

「It ended with a spontaneous discharge as the previous Maou’s power was cut off. The result it brought forth………. is this crater.」(Leo)((whoops.))

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　After hearing the unexpected information Regulus was at a loss of words.

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　A gulping sound was to be heard from Regulus’ throat.

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「Right. That isn’t entirely a mistake. A gigantic pitch-black meteorite fell right here. However, it was the deed of previous Maou Avorus. You are my successor, so I would have told you once you replaced me.」(Leo)

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　Hearing the story, fear ran down his spine. Leowald was also wearing a grave expression.

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「…… so she isn’t able to do it.」(Reggy)

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「Yeah, even if the opponent uses the ancient dark magic against me, I honestly tell you to catch victory then. But still, as one would expect from the current Maou.」(Leo)

「When the prior Maou used the aria, his face was distorted by pain, and in contrary, that person was quite peaceful during her recitation. Prodigy …… is what one would call such a person.」

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「Listen, Regulus, we have to make sure that she is absolutely never allowed to complete that aria, do you understand me?」(Leo)

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「Your Majesty, are You safe?」(Mari)

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　She gritted her teeth in regret.

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　Apparently Marione was accusing himself for his mortifying weakness as well.

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「Well, I was surprised when they chose this place as the duel’s location, but there might be a reason why it is exactly here.」(Mari)

「…………」(Mari)

「Your Majesty……」(Mari)

「…………… As you wish.」 (Mari)

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「I will prepare a chance for the magic for sure this time. Your Majesty, please focus on completing the spell.」(Mari)((once again, no difference between magic/spell))

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　Both sides begun clashing into each other again. Leowald used 《Wildfire Conversion》 as his full-body 《conversion》, apparently eager to end the duel at once. But Marione as well, now fortunately well-informed about the opponent’s scope of power, moved as he saw the disadvantage of Leowald closing the gap between their distant positions.

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　Nevertheless, a delightful smile floated across his face as he shouted.

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「I’ll never ever be hit by that again!」(Leo)

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「《Water Orb》! Container Form!」(Reggy)

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「Well done, Regulus! I’ll handle the Maou now!」(Leo)

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「Whoa…… where did she go?」(Leo)

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　As he panicked and looked around hastily, he was able to find her figure behind Regulus.

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　If he didn’t stop her immediately, they probably would be beaten. Regulus was not aware of his back as he concentrated on his 《Binding Technique》.

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「Eh?!」(Reggy)

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「I-i cannot afford to let you do this! 《Water-style Conversiioon》!」(Reggy)

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「Don’t think this sword is just an ordinary blade!」(Eve)

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「Regulus!」(Leo)

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　Seeing her struggle, it was Marione, now freed from the 《Water Orb》, that came to her aid.

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「I-I’m fine……」(Eve)

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「That wasn’t just an ordinary physical attack. That sword……」(Leo)

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「As I thought, it’s similar to the sword Marione created that time.」

　Really, the sword held by Eveam was just like the 《Earth-governing Épée》 that Marione drew from the earth. ((épée is supposed to be french for “sword”… meant here is a particularly fine and small blade. And french seems to suit the Mustache Baron …))

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「Regulus, show that you’re a man. This doesn’t end here.」(Leo)

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　Even though blood was dropping from his forehead, it didn’t seem like he was unable to continue fighting yet.

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「Yeah, but that 《Conversion》 brought naught but trouble. Now we have to play for time and use the aria.」(Eve)

「……no, I won’t allow you to lose your life. However, I expect you to give your best until the very end.」(Eve)

「Gotcha!」(Eve)

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「Not good………」(Leo)

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（What to do…… use the 《Phenomenon Ceremony》 to end it at once? Nay, if it fails she will be able to complete her ancient magic. But still, the only way to stop her would be the 《Phenomenon Ceremony》 after all…… now that’s really a disadvantageous position……)(Leo)

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（Well! At any rate we’ll take down Marione with a swift attack first! And without a moment’s delay the Maou is gonna be next!）(Leo)

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「Regulus, just protect your body!」(Leo)

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「Passing through!」(Leo)

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「I’ll pour all my magical energy into you this time!」(Mari)

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　Experiencing Marione’s determination, a smile was floating on Leowald’s face even in his tough situation.

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　Leowald’s body became increasingly seething hot, burning even.

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「UUoooooooooooooh!」

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　Seeing such resolution in Marione, Eveam decided to behave likewise. Thus she was absolutely determined to chant the aria without fail this time.

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「Oh power which allows me to overthrow every last One standing in my way……」(Eve)

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「Fang of the Fist Blade, become!」(Eve)

　From within the darkness, a large sword was created in her palm.

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　Leowald was determined to throw himself at Eveam with all of his remaining strength, but in this very moment he saw a figure appearing behind her. In an instant, his eyes flew open with might and main.

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　Really, it was Regulus himself. Now, behind Eveam, he approached and restrained the wings on her back.

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　Focused only on her aria up to now, Eveam only became aware of Regulus’ existence as he grabbed her. Hearing her scream, Marione raised as well.

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　Taken aback by those words, Eveam looked at the sword in her hands. Thereupon, the sword began to grumble from inside as it began to crumble, and everyone, discovering the possibility of an explosion, grew pale.

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　Just as Marione told her, she threw it into the skies in a hurry with utmost strength. And the tossed sword creaked as it inflated just as a balloon would.

　BogooooooooOOOOOOOOON!

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「Kyaaaaa!?」(Eve)

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　Eveam and Regulus, being quite close to the explosions epicenter, were instantly blown away by its tremendous momentum.

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　Those who were watching the duel from the surroundings also felt the explosion’s might and were at a loss of words. Even though the sword had been thrown up considerably high, the four contestants had been blown away by it as they were still quite close to the detonation itself, and if someone died that could be considered as unfortunate, but not surprising.

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　Hiiro nods in agreement with Lilyin’s murmured words. 

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「Do you think they’re safe?」(Lily)

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　As the referee, Silva was in the crater as well, so supposedly was effected by the explosion as well, but he strangely had the feeling that this guy was unhurt. 

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（But still, that physical durability is just a cheat, isn’t it.）

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—(( … Hiiro harem member confirmed.))

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　Apparently the two of them were looking for Eveam and Regulus as well. Accordingly, Silva raised his hand to validate their safety. In a haste they went there, where………………

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　As Marione went to her side —

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　Much sound was to be heard as he grinded his teeth and snorted for at least a whole minute. But there — 

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　He heard Leowald’s voice from behind.

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　Marione slowly turned around, finding Leowald with a solemn but dark expression. Accordingly he was taken aback, his breath taken away. Leowald was carrying Regulus in his arms, who fainted just like Eveam did.

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「Good grief…… I even told him to just protect his own body and observe.」

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（It became a man’s face before I even became a ware of it.）(Leo)

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「Marione, apparently the fifth round is going to be a draw his time.」(Leo)

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　Marione somehow showed an expression of relief as he stood up, likewise carrying Eveam. Thus, as the two of them faced Silva, he also shortly nodded and — 

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「The fifth round ends in a draw!」(Silva) 

Chapter end