Chapter 76: Sold a Fight to the Strongest ⑥
Translated by AmaLynne
「Thank you, Sam-kun.」
「Hmm?」
At the front door of the Sinatras’ house, Fran thanked Sam with moist eyes as he waited for his carriage.
「I never thought my father would say he would take care of you.」
「It would be an honor to be trained by Ur master.」
「I’m sure my father was motivated by you. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen my father so cheerful.」
Tears spill from her eyes.
But these tears are not sadness.
Sam knew that they were tears of joy.
「My father has been depressed ever since we lost Ur-sama. But he found something in you, Sam-kun, that Ur-sama left behind.」
「I hope so.」
「Fufu, I’m sure it is. I also think that Sam and Ur-sama are somewhat similar.」
「Me and Ur? Hmmm, I’m not aware of it myself, but do you see the resemblance?」
When Sam asked, Fran smiled and nodded in the agreement.
「Especially when you stand up to any opponent with confidence. For a long time, Ur-sama has always been like Sam-kun, facing whoever she has to face head-on.」
「Very Ur-esque indeed.」
「Sam is the same way. No one would challenge the most powerful court wizard in the kingdom to a duel.」
「Maybe. But I couldn’t stand the fact that he was a court wizard and that he called himself the most powerful man in the kingdom. Besides, he’s disrespectful to Fran-sama and Delight-sama.」
「Thank you for all you do for us. But don’t take it too hard.」
「I don’t push myself. I will defeat Albert without overreacting.」
「Oh, my God, that’s impossible. Hey, aren’t you afraid, Sam-kun? If I were you, I’d be afraid to fight Albert.」
Fran asks and Sam thinks about it.
Certainly, fighting the most powerful wizard in the kingdom would seem reckless from the outside.
But Sam, strangely enough, does not think so.
He knows well the abilities of his late master, Ulrike Scheidt Walker, whom he respected and admired.
Despite her illness, she has faced and defeated many powerful enemies together, and she is the one to aim for.
There is no better wizard than her.
To prove it, Sam, who has inherited everything, aims to be the strongest.
Therefore, the strongest in the Skye Kingdom is just a passing point.
Thinking of this, Sam can’t be afraid of him.
If Sam were to lose to such a man with rotten guts, he would not be able to face the deceased Ur.
「I’m not afraid. I know someone stronger.」
「Ur-sama, hee. I know how strong Ur-sama is.」
「Well, you’ll just have to watch. I’m going to beat Albert. If I do that, he won’t be hanging around Fran-sama anymore, and it might give Delight-sama a chance to take a new step forward.」
「I’m so glad you’re thinking of us that much. Thank you.」
「Because it’s Ur’s master, Delight-sama, and Ur’s sister and disciple, Fran-sama. They are important to me, too. I would do anything for you guys.」
As he said this, Fran hugged Sam’s body tightly.
「For such a little kid, you’re so strong.」
「Think of me as arrogant. I am a person who will eventually become the strongest. I won’t be tripped up by something like this. I will defeat Albert and relieve the sorrows of all those who are dear to me.」
「I’m glad to hear that. I support you wholeheartedly, Sam-kun. I believe that you, Ur-sama’s favorite disciple, Samuel Scheidt, will not be defeated by such a man.」
Sam also hugs Fran’s body.
Her body is so thin, it is hard to believe that she has ever supported her father.
How insecure she must have been when Albert wooed her.
Sam wanted to save a woman in need, and not just because she was Ur’s sister-disciple.
And not just Fran, but also Delight, who was not here.
He was humiliated by Albert.
And Albert, of all people, wants Fran to be his woman.
One can only imagine how Delight felt when he learned of this.
If Ur were alive, she would not have waited for a duel, but would have gone to beat him up.
Sam would have done the same thing right now.
But one thing is clear.
In public, he will do what Albert once did to Delight, smash him to the ground and take everything he has.
Sam knew what he had to do.
「I’m the one who should be thanking you.」
Thanking Fran for her support, Sam leaves her body regretfully.
Slightly embarrassed, the two waited wordlessly for the carriage.
.
And when the carriage arrived in front of the Sinatras’ house, they exchanged greetings and left the mansion.
―――And this evening. Sam and Albert’s duel was recognized by the state.
It was decided that they would fight at the royal palace a week later.
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