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Chapter 76
Rudolf Vs. Wilhelm
“That’s enough! Winner, Edgar!”
Instructor Ixell shouted the name of the victor as Edgar fixed his posture before giving a bow.
And with that, the matches between the Counts and Earl families were over and now it was time for the matches between Duke and Marquis households, and then finally it’ll be time for my fight with Wilhelm.
They really do make sure to make only similar peerage kids fight with each other huh.
Well, that avoids a bunch of problems in the future and the loser won’t feel like complaining either.
That aside.
“………a little longer, I guess.”
Staring at the hands of the clock hung on the academy wall, I muttered to myself.
What was I waiting for, you ask? Of course, it was for Liz’s practical exam to end.
With this pace, Liz should make it in time for my match after all.
“Oh my, you seem to be glancing at the clock over and over it seems. Are you perhaps nervous?”
Nobody called for him and yet Wilhelm was here again to squabble with me. Go so bloody annoying.
“Likewise, should you really be wasting time here chatting with me? Once the duke and marquis family matches are over, it’ll be our turn you know.”
“Of course, I know that. But…….ah forgive me to say this but I believe that there is a considerable difference between our abilities your highness.”
Ahh, I see. In the end, he was just here to rile me up again.
He’s really devoted to his tough act this much, so I wonder if he’ll stop coming to the academy out of shame entirely once I defeat him? I guess he really is a brave hero eh?
And then there were Edgar and Ronnie, who had lost to me and were watching us from the side with completely pale faces.
Those two know my real ability so they know how the match was going to go. And also, the little rumour that they won against me will be proven false as well so I suppose they have that to worry about as well.
Even if they tried to correct the facts now, there was not much that could change. So they reap what they sow, really.
“……….in any case, it’s the results that matter. So why don’t you stop bothering me and concentrate on the upcoming match instead?”
“I suppose I will. We can’t have you using me distracting you like this as an excuse once you lose to me after all.”
Wilhelm shrugged his shoulders and showed a wry smile.
I was done dealing with him as well so, I turned my eyes away from Wilhelm and focused on the matches again.
“Ah, I forgot to tell you.”
“?”
“Once her practical exams are over, Liz will be coming here to watch my match as well.”
Bragging a bit, I told Wilhelm.
“ohh…….Lizbeth will eh?”
“That’s right. Just to watch my gallant figure though, as she put it.”
That’s right. Liz wasn’t coming to see a fool like you.
She only had eyes for me, and me alone.
“fufu…..”
Hearing the chuckling from Wilhelm, I too snickered to myself.
.
.
“Next! Prince Rudolf, and Wilhelm. Come to the front!”
Finally it was my turn, as Ixell called our names.
Both me and Wilhelm headed to the training area where the instructor stood.
“Lord Wilhelm! Good luck!”
“We are cheering for you! Lord Wilhelm!”
Oooh………a bunch of noble girls who were observing the matches sent their encouragement and support to Wilhelm in their high pitched voices.
I guess the girls are all Wilhelm fans eh……..Would have loved to get a little bit of cheers for me too, you know?
Well, although.
“…………………………..”
“Prince Rudolf! Do your best!”
Sheila was there too but, I could see Liz quietly staring at me, only me, with her aquamarine eyes.
As long as she was there, who even cares about the rest of the girls.
And so.
“Wilhelm, are you ready to lose?”
“As if. Your highness, this is a match, so please be aware that I won’t be able to hold back.”
“ooh big words.”
Hearing him, I simply showed a fearless smile.
Now then…….my Liz is watching over me. Try not to make this too boring okay?
“then……..Start!”
“shh!!”
With the signal from Ixell, Wilhelm instantly lunged towards me.
When he was presenting his swordplay before, this was incomparably faster.
If he’s at this level, yeah Edgar and Ronnie were indeed completely outclassed.
But.
“!?!”
Wilhelm’s sword swing was very easily blocked by my sword.
Even after showing his full strength that he was hiding, this was all he’s got huh. As I thought, he’s not fit to even lick Liz’s boots.
Ahahaha, this fool Wilhelm, was now looking towards Edgar and Ronnie in a panic.
Well it’s only natural, this was a lot different from what he had been told after all.
“What happened? Surely you didn’t think you could win against me with just that, right?”
“………..!!”
As I shrugged my shoulders and instigated him, Wilhelm turned his gaze back to me as his expression turned a lot stern.
“I haven’t even been able to show off even one of my skills to Liz yet. I need you to put up a little better fight than that.”
“Kuh!!”
Wilhelm’s face turned red and he launched a relentless flurry of attacks.
And I simply sidestepped, evaded, parried, and deflected it all away.
Or rather, this Wilhelm, he’s really lost control of his technique due to his anger. And now he’s full of openings because of it.
Yeah, this is a complete disappointment.
In the [War Records of Wilhelm], it was written that he beat even the greatest knight of a foreign country in a one-on-one duel so I was a little cautious but, this is far below my expectations.
Fine. Might as well finish this up and go and enjoy my rest of the day with Liz instead……..?!
Suddenly, my legs were tripped up.
Well it was no surprise. Wilhelm treaded directly on to my right leg after all.
And then.
——-*phwshh*
Having lost my balance, Wilhelm aimed his wooden sword directly for my head and swung it down with full strength.