Part 4
The result of the match between Izayoi and Laius, was not long before the commotion completely died down.
Izayoi’s right shoulder was mercilessly slashed, while Laius was thrown onto the bedrock.
But the one standing was Izayoi. Laius’s attack was weakened by Izayoi creating a shockwave by hitting the ground, hence not reaching the fatal level.
He did not even release a second strike before falling on the ground.
Laius lied down helplessly, grudgingly bit his teeth.
“Damn… Damn, damn it, I lost again…!!! Under such good conditions, even sacrificing my own body to attack, making sure everything went smoothly… Still, I couldn’t win huh…!!!”
Dong, he struck the ground, Laius probably steeled his determination to face this battle. Or else he would not challenge his strongest enemy.
Izayoi stared at his appearance while panting.
Just like he said, regardless of what condition, the scale was tilting in favor of Laius.
The reason Izayoi was not defeated, was simply because his fundamental ability was above Laius. Only that alone determined the victor.
—But, was that the only reason?
“......”
Izayoi leaned on the wall, nothing came out of his mouth.
He was never cornered to this degree by someone much weaker than him.
No matter how weak his opponent was he would use his full strength, that was Izayoi’s style. Then wasn’t he supposed to be fully prepared for any opponent before taking them on, then crush his opponents upon that foundation?
How about this time? Did Sakamaki Izayoi prepare any tactics against Laius and Gry, and Kasukabe Yō? Did he not become over confident due to him knowing everything about his opponents?
(...Damn. The one that lost face is me.)
The victor that did not use up his tactics, what kind of words could he say to the loser that used up everything he had.
Both sides only had tragic.
Izayoi was planning to leave just like that, but Laius spoke up unexpectedly.
“Remember this… Next… next time, I will be the winner. I will make you return the fame of 「Perseus」 one day…!!!”
“——”
Sensing the boiling fighting spirit from his back, Izayoi merely turned his head back.
There was no longer an empty-headed young master before his eyes.
The warrior that focused on his goal, stared at Izayoi with thousands of emotions.
“...Aah. Alright, come at me if you want. I will face you anytime, Constellation Knight.”
Words flowed out naturally. A smile that could not be hidden also hung on the corner of his mouth.
That was like a true smile after a long time. And also, as if he found something important back. That premonition of certainty filled his chest.
Izayoi advanced on the devastated ground in the stalactite cave, smiled after seeing the final opponent standing before him.
“...The last one remaining is you after all, Kasukabe.”
“In the end it was Gry who let me. Izayoi seemed to have a hard fight, there is only five minutes left.”
Such a long time had past, Izayoi mumbled. He did not feel much time had past, but it was true that he fought against Laius for almost half an hour.
“I made you wait for the finale. Do you want to fight another time?”
“How come? This remaining time is advantageous to me. Don’t try to run away.”
Kasukabe Yō replied with a fervent voice never heard before.
Izayoi also understood her meaning and smiled bitterly.
Seriously, one after another it was endless.
They were truly the best companions, he was so happy he almost cried.
(That’s right… Just as Ojō-sama said, the me recently is somewhat strange.)
Be it 「Spirit Train」, or the flowers in the hot spring, he only argued against what he saw.
Even though it was a joyous matter, he could not enjoy it, but rebut it anxiously instead.
Although it was fortunate he did not create trouble for others for now.
But if this anxiety could not be corrected, there would come one day when the relationship between Sakamaki Izayoi and 「No Name」 would be broken… Just this point, he truly wanted to avoid it.
“Kasukabe.”
“...What?”
“I want to temporarily leave 「No Name」. I plan to go on a journey in this Little Garden… To the current me, this is inevitable.”
Umu, Yō accepted his thoughts with a natural nod, then grinned.
“It’s alright. Go where you want to go. During the time Asuka and Izayoi left, I will protect 「No Name」.”
“...Sorry. You actually wanted to look for you dad right?”
Hearing Izayoi’s clumsy apology, Yō could not retain her laughter any longer.
“That’s fine. No need to worry. Father will definitely return. Because our real home is this 「No Name」 after all.”
That cheerful laughter, made Izayoi realize he was worrying for nothing.
Be it Kasukabe Yō or Kudō Asuka, they really became strong. They already reached the level to of Izayoi’s shoulder… No, around his feet. Then what remained, as a member of the same Community, bidding farewell in the form of a sparring fist.
“——I am Sakamaki Izayoi of 「No Name」. Have you resolved yourself?”
“——I am Kasukabe Yō of 「No Name」... Umu, I will also do my best.”
Raising 「Genon Tree」, displaying the strongest species she chose.
Yō who was covered by golden feather flare fought against Izayoi starting with 「Garuda」.
The two facing off against each other laughed together. There was no need for words.
The two warriors possessing power to shake the earth, raised the curtain for the final battle.
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