I Became a Raid Boss-Chapter 164: Love’s Match (1)

There was no doubt that my leg cut through the air.

Then why did Yuki fly off in a < shape, bending her body?

And why did I feel a heavy sensation in my leg?

“Hm. Not bad.”

The answer was simple.

My attack definitely landed on Yuki.

Instead of hitting the opponent directly, I hit the space where the opponent was.

It was my first time trying to use my leg instead of a sword, and the feeling wasn’t bad at all.

“Not something I’ll use often, though.”

It was more of a makeshift solution.

It’s funny to call such a move a “makeshift” one, given how I just made the attack by bending space, but that’s how it was.

I’m a swordsman, not a fighter.

Still, it wasn’t that I didn’t know how to move my body, so I was able to pull off an attack like that.

I stopped thinking and looked toward the place where Yuki had flown off.

“Did she die?”

Well, I did kick her with the thought that I wouldn’t care if she died.

She’s someone who can come back to life, so there’s no need to go easy on her, right?

Although I didn’t put all my strength into the kick, I didn’t control my power either, so it wouldn’t be surprising if she’s dead.

And since it was her first time facing such an attack, she probably took all the damage without being able to respond.

“Not my problem.”

I muttered those words again and shrugged my shoulders.

I was surprised to see her recognize me from that distance, but now that it’s over, it doesn’t matter.

Even if she revives and comes after me, I’ll already be gone by then, so I won’t see her again.

Sure, there’s a chance we could meet again after some time.

‘But I can’t help that.’

I can’t see the future.

Even Edel, who claims to be a sage, couldn’t see her own future, which is why she was taken by a dimensional entity. What could I do?

‘That arrogant little brat...!’

I could almost hear Edel’s angry yell.

Of course, it was just my imagination.

“Ah, I shouldn’t be wasting time like this.”

I’m already busy, and now I’ve wasted even more time because of Yuki.

Turning my gaze away from the wreckage where Yuki had been thrown, I began walking again.

I had to get to my goal.

-That’s when it happened.

Thud...

“Ugh... almost died.”

“...!”

From behind, I heard a woman’s melodic voice along with the sound of debris falling.

And that voice was unmistakably someone I knew.

“It’s been a while. That’s harsh.”

I turned my head involuntarily.

Out from the wreckage came Yuki, all battered and torn.

As she lifted her hand to shake the dust from her hair, small pieces and dust fell off her.

“Master, it really is you.”

“...How did you survive?”

I asked her, my voice trembling slightly as I finally spoke, a question I had kept hidden for so long.

I had no intention of keeping my identity a secret anymore.

More than that, I just wanted to clear up my confusion.

“Instinct.”

“...?”

“I felt it. ‘This is dangerous.’ So, I blocked it.”

She said, showing off her battered body as if bragging.

“You blocked it?”

I hadn’t seen her block anything.

It was an attack that even someone at Yuki’s level couldn’t defend against.

I tilted my head, and she responded.

“I reinforced my body with mana.”

“Ah...?”

I understood the answer, but another question emerged.

“That means it was effective, right?”

“If I’d taken the hit, I would’ve died, so I blocked it.”

“...Is that so?”

That sounds right, but...

While I was fumbling through Yuki’s reasoning, she took a step closer to me.

Her eyes, up close, were sparkling with interest.

“I knew you were alive. There’s no way my master would die so easily. That thing from before was a clone, wasn’t it?”

“That’s—”

“Ah—wait.”

She got closer, and if she took one more step, our swords would be within striking distance.

Yuki stopped right at that boundary and swung her greatsword.

Through the blood and dust flying around, I saw the corners of her mouth curl up into a smirk.

“Two warriors meeting, and all they do is talk? That’s not romantic. So...”

Thud.

“Let’s fight first, and talk later.”

She said, pointing her greatsword at me.

With a grin that seemed to say, "I’m about to show you how much I’ve grown," she aimed the massive greatsword one-handed.

It was impossible to do that without some serious arm strength.

Let alone a woman with no visible muscles, this was something that defied logic.

Of course, with the help of mana, it wasn’t entirely impossible, but Yuki was holding that sword purely with her arm strength.

The power of the players...

I felt another wave of absurdity and opened my mouth.

“No.”

Why should I?

“...Huh?”

With a confused expression, Yuki stopped and took a step back.

“One fight, please.”

“....”

“Just one... really, just one fight, and I’ll be satisfied and leave.”

Lie.

I thought to myself, ignoring Yuki’s whining.

It wasn’t a fight, it was just me allowing her to try, and if she thought that one fight would make me leave, she was kidding herself.

I would have cut her down immediately if someone else had bothered me this much.

But since this was Yuki’s wish, I didn’t pull my sword out.

“How did you know it was me?”

Instead, I asked her.

How did she recognize me?

“If you fight me, I’ll tell you.”

“Don’t say it.”

I was curious, but not that curious. If she didn’t want to tell me, then fine.

I turned my head sharply, and Yuki’s urgent voice followed.

“Mana...! I felt your mana.”

“...My mana?”

“Yeah. I had a suspicion from your body type and walking, but I knew for sure when you hit me earlier.”

“So you felt my mana?”

“Yeah. Your mana is special.”

At her unbelievable words, I asked again, and the same answer came back.

It was surprising that she figured it out from my gait, but what really shocked me was the latter part.

If I had blatantly revealed it, maybe she would have known, but I hadn’t done that.

I subtly pulled up my mana, just enough for it to not be obvious.

“...?”

Yuki’s body flinched in an instant.

“Damn.”

I couldn’t believe it.

“You’re... talented.”

Is this what they mean by “talent monsters”?

I muttered, recalling the phrase I’d seen on the internet.

“I hear that a lot.”

“Of course.”

Some people have their mentor right in front of them and still can’t get it, but someone like Yuki, who hasn’t even been taught directly, can sense it all.

“A little interesting.”

“Yeah...?”

“Still not fighting, though.”

Yuki’s face lit up for a moment, but she became gloomy again after I added my next words.

She had the potential to be great, no doubt. If she had a proper mentor, she’d probably have reached her peak by now.

Her talent was the kind that would have made anyone else jealous, had they seen her grow up.

Tap, tap.

I tapped the fox mask thoughtfully, then spoke up.

“Want to try fighting?”

“Really?!”

“Yeah.”

She lit up, then looked at me again, her face beaming with the brightest smile I’d seen in a while.

It was as if she could melt the snow piled up in winter with that smile.

I nodded at her radiant expression.

“But not with me.”

“...Huh?”

“If you fight someone else and it looks good to me... well, I’ll give you a reward.”

“...Oh.”

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“But if it’s sloppy, I won’t bother with you again.”

“Don’t worry about that.”

With a confident grin, Yuki slung her greatsword over her shoulder.

“I’m best at using my body.”

“Alright. I’ll be looking forward to it.”

I never expected to meet Yuki here, nor had I realized she even existed until just now.

So this was all on a whim.

Seeing her shining talent, I couldn’t help but think, "Should I teach her?"

Having a reliable ally wouldn’t hurt, after all.

Even if the worst happens, like Edel said, we’d be able to handle it faster.

“But who am I fighting?”

“Wait.”

She looked like a dog sitting in front of a food bowl, nervously asking.

I had the same thought, and I looked around, thinking about what I needed.

“I found it.”

Finally, I found what I was looking for.

Standing in front of the clearly distorted mana flow, I sent the divine energy that Edel had given me.

Whoooosh—

The flow of mana twisted oddly, revealing the hidden scene.

It wasn’t the ruined remains anymore, but an open space.

Where the castle once stood, I gestured toward Yuki, who was standing there, dumbfounded.

“...A dungeon?”

“Come inside quickly.”

Even though it was the capital of a fallen kingdom, I didn’t think Yuki would be able to handle a dimensional entity.

But at least she’d get some experience.

As if sensing we’d entered their territory, a giant lifted its enormous eyelids.

Two purple moons rose from the ground.

What I had thought were walls were the giant’s legs, and the towering pillars were its arms.

The giant, which resembled a human but was unlike one, stood up slowly, its eyes glowing with violet energy.

Boom!

The ground shook violently.

“Am I supposed to fight that?”

“Are you scared?”

“If you are, you can give up.”

I teased, and Yuki scoffed, as if saying "What are you talking about?"

“If that’s the case.”

Then, with a confident step forward, she added,

“Watch closely.”

As she said it, Yuki slammed her feet into the ground.