――Germadios of the 『Impregnable Fortress』
That was his moniker.
By fusing the spearcraft that was passed down the Dios line, and 【Requiesca(Mantel of Repose)】 which he inherited from the Onbol clan, he reached a new height of combat arts, strong defense against magical and physical attack.
Thus he got the moniker of 『Impregnable Fortress』.
He was really powerful, even more so in a fight against his fellow Reiju clan. Against a person of the same level as him, he could easily block the other party's magic and curse.
（There's no way I'm gonna lose!!）
Thus he had no doubt of his own victory.
Even if the magical power of the Demon Prince Jilbagias was towering far above his peers―― He was still a kid.
How can a kid who just picked up his spear,defeat me in a pure spear match?
Impossible―― That's absolutely impossible!!
With this, something unexpected might happen if they started using the devil's magic.
（Well, let's at least save some face for the prince.）
Germadios felt that he was a truly compassionate person for even giving some consideration to the prince.
『If only I could use devil's magic, I could win this fight easily.』―― And sneering as he was imagining the figure of the defeated prince saying those kind of words.
The devil contracted with the prince remains undisclosed. Many devil's magic have incredibly absurd effects, and there are countless episodes of giant killing due to devil's magic in a fight against a fellow demon race.
But―― He sent a sidelong glance to the prince while pondering about such things and making sure that what he said could be heard by everyone.
『Though all kinds of magic won't be able to breach my 【Requiesca】』――
And just when he imagined that――
The prince had already closed in right before him from the stage in no time.
And blasted Germadios' fantasy to pieces.
He swung down his spear-sword from above as if he wanted to bisect Germadios' spear.
No―― Calm down now, this is no time to get flustered!
His own weapon was an enchanted spear made by the dwarfs, and enhanced by his magical power.
On the other hand, the prince wields a strange weapon that is neither a sword or spear, he used an old sword for its' tip.
His stance was definitely that of an expert, but――
Like hell I'm gonna lose!
Contrary to expectation, he chose to face the downward swing head on as if to take on the challenge of the prince.
A shock akin to a strong electric current ran into Germadios' arms.
Such powerful strength was imbued into the downward slash.
The clash created a shockwave that was strong enough to make the chandelier start creaking, causing a chill to run down into the spine of whoever saw the clash.
（I'm actually――Losing in a contest of strength!?）
Impossible. Where did he get such power from such a physique――！
「――HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!」
Jilbagias was swinging his spear-sword while raising a scream, baring his teeth like a ferocious beast hunting their prey.
Unable to withstand the power, Germadios got blown away.
He tried to take a falling stance, but crashed onto a table, scattering dishes that were lined up on the table again.
The people who saw that let out an amazed voice. Each of them was praising the prince――
Contrary to his expectation, now Germadios looked like the weaker side for being unable to handle the prince's power.
Moreover, when he looked at the prince.
He saw a red, thin line on the right hand that was holding the spear-sword. Germadios unleashed a desperate stab right before he got blown away.
Some sharp sighted individuals could see that despite the prince's apparent dominance, the difference between their skill wasn't that much.
「Brute force alone won't be enough to de――」
But before Germadios could finish his remarks with a smug smile on his face, a shadow already cast before him.
「OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO――!」
Jilbagias had already closed in the distance like a ferocious beast.
By then, it was already too late for Germadios to dodge the prince's attack. He had no choice but to block the blow. After he somehow managed to parry the sword strike, he unleashed a counter. And once again, grazed the prince's skin.
（Let's shave his stamina bit by bi――!）
Germadios planned to do so as he revealed a sadistic smile on his face. Since both parties could use the transpose curse, such a curse was useless in this battle. Thus he decided to torment the cheeky prince before him till the other party cried due to pain.
That way, he will know that I'm far superior when it comes to skill――!
This will teach him that the rank of the demon race isn't decided by birth!
「HEYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!」
Jilbagias unleashed another attack. Germadios blocked again, and countered.
「SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!」
Counter again while enduring the pain that assailed his body.
「ORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!」
He grit his teeth and unleashed another counter――
（――How long am I going to have to endure this!?）
Germadios was already panicking inside. The prince didn't seem to run out of breath yet. Rather, his attacks become sharper, faster, and fiercer than before. The clash between the spear and spear-sword repeated time and time again till Germadios felt his head was about to explode due to the sound.
And despite being covered in blood from the scratches that came from Germadios' counter, pain aside, it looked as if the prince was laughing―― As if he was sweating during sports.
He was smiling gleefully as if he really enjoyed this situation.
Germadios, who saw that from the frontmost seat, felt the terror of his opponent for the first time since the beginning of the match.
The peanut gallery started to raise a cheer upon seeing Jilbagias' fierce and swift strikes. Germadios had completely lost his momentum.
And the sharp sighted among the ones who watched the duel noticed that―― Despite being covered in blood, all of those came from scratches that were within safe margin.
Germadios finally snapped out upon realizing the impact hitting lightly on his back.
He had been forced to defend again and again till he was cornered on the wall.
Moreover―― Without him noticing that.
That's just how cornered he was after receiving Jilbagias. Germadios who realized that for the first time was left dumbfounded.
「Is something the matter? You cannot escape anymore.」
Jilbagias who finally stopped his attack spoke to Germadios with a ferocious smile.
Arrogance. That was the only word to describe prince.
The eyes that were looking down on Germadios as if he was an insect whose limbs and wings had gotten plucked one by one――
「DON'T LOOK DOWN ON ME――!」
Though it looked like he rushed toward Jilbagias in rage―― He was calm inside, he decided to finish this match immediately.
（… I'VE NO CHOICE THEN!）
At this point, he had no choice but to go all out.
He deployed his 【Requiesca】 at full power as he charged forward.
The mantle that didn't have physical form looked like darkness that devours light, but――
On the other hand, Germadios could see the other party.
Though it was slightly cowardice, it wasn't a problem since it was his lineage magic.
And his opponent who was unable to see him taking a stance―― Wouldn't be able to react in time.
He would close in the distance and counter the prince's attack to end the match.
And in case the other party reacted again, he would counter the other party's counter.
Germadios pushed his spear forward in silence.
Seeing the tip of a spear suddenly appeared from inside 【Requiesca】, Jilbagias――
Like a hound that found its prey―― He aligned the blade of his spear-sword with the speartip of the other party.
And deflected the spear in one, circular motion. Because he had no time to use a stab. Up until this point, Germadios, who only focused on his defense and counter tactic, was finally taking the initiative.
Realizing that his spear just got deflected――
Germadios felt that the other party could see him from over the 【Requiesca】.
「【We are―― Jilbagias, the 『Horn Breaker』】」
The prince was closing in even further till he was literally face to face with Germadios as he revealed a smile filled with insanity.
「【The one who will smash the pride of the demon race.】」
His presence swelled up again.
The distance between them was far too close――
Changing his grip to the hilt of the sword of his spear-sword, the shoulders' muscle of the prince swelled up as he focused his power in there.
「DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE――!」
And then brandished his spear-sword to the side as he raised a warcry filled with pure killing intent.
At that moment, the air in the hall turned into that of a battlefield. The terrified Germadios could do nothing but be forced to desperately try to protect his life.
At that moment, he realized that the movement of his opponent―― Was by no means the movement of someone who was just swinging their spear wildly――
On the contrary, the blade wielded by the prince was violent, and beautiful…
A sharp cracking sound resounded in the entire hall.
The plain, old sword sliced through the enchanted spear made by the dwarf.
Drawing a line toward Germadios' head――
And right before the blade decapitated Germadios' neck, it suddenly stopped on its track, and went up.
And just like that, the 【Requiesca(Mantel of Repose)】 vanished like smoke.
Showing the pitiful state of Germadios, holding a spear that had already lost its' tip.
As if it had been arranged before, the spear-sword stopped right beside Germadios' right horn――
Jilbagias spoke haughtily at his opponent.
「My father told me 『Don't go around breaking horns』 before my departure.」
He looked around the hall for a few seconds before glaring at Germadios again.
「But――There's no next time.」
and spoke with a threatening voice unbefitting of a child.
「If you are still doing this kind of thing again later. I'll show no mercy and break your horn. In that case, not even my father can bla――」
――Only to be interrupted in the middle by a cracking sound.
Jilbagias was startled for a moment.
The tip of Germadios' horn that positioned right next to the blade was――
Broke, and fell on the ground.
Even the people in the hall showed the same reaction.
Germagios touched the tip of his horn that fell on the ground with trembling hands and――
He was looking at Jilbagias, and the tip of his own horn on the floor――
And fainted while blowing white froth from his mouth.
「… W-Well, it's just the tip…」
Jilbagias spoke awkwardly while shrugging his shoulders.
「Even Father won't blame me for this.」
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