Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Chapter 4 (section)

===Part 6===
 
“H…How is this possible?”
 
Miu, who was staying at the VIP special room and watching the duel, was completely surprised.
 
An incredible phenomenon appeared on the arena. Staring at the smoke rising slowly from the stage, Miu muttered to herself.
 
“Wind-based and Fire-based magic could actually combine with each other……”
 
“——Because Sherfield is a country that is comprised of an alliance of the four spirits of fire, water, earth and water.”
 
Valkyria, who was responsible for receiving the VIP, answered Miu’s question.
 
“As the legitimate heir to the throne, Listy-sama could borrow various spirits’ power. Not only can she freely manipulate the conflicting elements of fire and water or earth and wind, she could also combine the two and create a greater effect.”
 
“This is really incredible……”
 
Haruka could not conceal her inner surprise.
 
Only to see Miranda smile.
 
“I understand your surprise, but the facts speak for themselves, so you can only just believe it. It isn’t just for show that Sherfield is called as Alayzard’s magic country right?”
 
“And Queen Listy is also a magic genius within the history of the royal family. Just that her magic talent——“
 
Volk reminisced about the past.
 
“——only opened up after contracting with the spirits and after her father’s death.”
 
However……
 
“Looks like Akatsuki is in a struggle.”
 
Within the battle space, Listy was slowly falling to the ground.
 
Zechs and Loutier, who had temporarily retreated under Akatsuki’s ki bomb attack, also stood up from the ground.
 
Looks like Loutier’s combat supportive magic dramatically increased the defense of the trio.
 
“……Why does he not use hard ki?”
 
Haruka’s tone was slightly emotional.
 
“Just relying on his physical body and weapon against multiple enemies would make him fall into a passive situation. Why not use hard ki to block off the opponent’s attack, then use the demon sword to unleash a counterattack.”
 
At this moment——
 
“——Sorry to disturb you, but that is impossible.”
 
Valkyria rejected Haruka’s idea.
 
“Akatsuki-sama’s hard ki is not almighty, it cannot block off all attacks. If he had used his body and forcibly received Zechs-sama’s sword, even under hard ki’s effect, it will probably still end up in a fate where he is decapitated……But under the special barrier, it should not cause any substantial harm.”
 
After Miu heard, this, she muttered.
 
“……Sherfield’s crimson sword king.”
 
“Yes. I believe you can also see it, Zechs-sama’s sword technique is slightly better.”
 
“……A magician without any system restriction, a swordsman with higher technique, plus a priest who has combat abilities casting combat supportive magic……This is simply an unwinnable battle!”
 
Haruka could not help but help Akatsuki say that it’s unfair.
 
“——About this fact, I believe that Akatsuki-dono already knew about it.”
 
Alphonse, who had remained silent, smiled while he spoke.
 
“I have already said this before, Sherfield’s top three are all battlefield heroes, each of their strengths is not weaker than Akatsuki-dono. This point was long recognized by everybody, and it is also a premise for establishing this duel. In short, this is the inevitable result, there should be no surprise. However, you believe that this is an unfair battle, this indirectly means that you believe someone is cheating, this is a rather serious accusation and could not be ignored.”
 
“……”
 
Miu could not help but bite her lower lip.
 
“Myuu-dono what is your opinion?”
 
Alphonse looked at Miu. His face exposed a confident smile.
 
Thus, Ousawa Miu looked at Alphonse and responded loudly:
 
“No opinion, after all we agreed to the conditions of this duel.”
 
“But……”
 
Facing the worried Haruka, Miu shook her head.
 
“There won’t be any problems, Haruka.”
 
Then she also revealed a confident smile, showing Ousawa Miu’s determined faith.
 
This was trust.
 
“——The person we trusted will not be taken down so easily.”
 
After saying this, the raging fire was instantly extinguished in the stage.
 
“——!”
 
That happened so suddenly, causing a commotion within the audience.
 
Seeing a familiar figure appeared from the grey-black smoke, Ousawa Miu could not help but reveal a pleased smile.
 
On the other end of her gaze was a youth standing in black clothing.
 
After using one leg to sweep away the remaining embers, Ousawa Akatsuki smiled and looked at Listy and the others.
 
“Why do you have an expression like you’ve seen a ghost? It can’t be that you think it will be that easy to defeat me right?”
 
“……Still refuse to surrender? I advise you not to be stubborn. Although your body did not have any physical damage, an unbearable pain is inevitable. Right now you probably have troubles to even walk.”
 
Listy paused for a moment.
 
“I beg you Akatsuki……Surrender.”
 
It was almost a pleading tone.
 
“——Surrender?”
 
Akatsuki was surprised, Zechs also lifted his long sword onto his shoulder.
 
“You should have also played around enough now Akatsuki.”
 
A serious and strict tone.
 
“Your strength really should not be underestimated, but just by your power, it is impossible to defeat us.”
 
Loutier, who was looking dignified, also followed and spoke:
 
“Even after being attacked by Listy’s magic attack, you have not received any substantial damage. Just the offensive and defensive earlier, it also proved that after Zechs and I teamed up, we could barely match up against you. You have shown sufficient strength already.”
 
However……
 
“If you still are not willing to stop and continue to fight, the situation will only become more disadvantageous to you. The audience’s eyes are sharp, at that time, they will notice that the strength of Akatsuki is not sufficient to threaten us. The peace you are hoping for is bound to become an empty talk that will never be realized.”
 
“I beg you, Akatsuki……”
 
Facing Listy’s pleading, Akatsuki helplessly sighed.
 
“You already believe that you are the winner and now begin psychological warfare? Can’t believe that the day I have been looked down upon has occurred.”
 
“Meaning that you still wish to continue to fight?”
 
Zechs frowned, but Akatsuki nodded nonchalantly.
 
“The earlier explosive flame magic was just right, it helped me warm up……So if you really want to force me to surrender——“
 
Akatsuki smiled.
 
“Just using your mouth is not enough, convince me using your strength.”
 
After Listy remained silent for a while.
 
“Fine……”
 
The trio’s expressions suddenly changed. They pushed back their old friendship to the back of their head. Compared to the trio’s harsh expressions, Akatsuki’s smile even appeared to be more brilliant.
 
Only to see him announce loudly to the audience.
 
“Come——Let’s begin the second round!”