I was sold to a dangerous place in order to repay my parents’ debt, and I ended up being bought by a vampire young lady. I became the feed for the beautiful maid.

The first match is a duel, and the fourth match is an unexpected upset.

In the first match, the opponent is Valoug Beia-senpai, a third-year.

A member of the Bear Beast Tribe, he’s an imposing giant, standing nearly three meters tall, and his powerful physique is quite evident even through his armor.

Though both of us are wielding wooden swords as our common weapons, his is so massive that it’s more like a greatsword, tailored to his size.

Given his naturally strong arms and sheer mass, engaging in a direct confrontation would undoubtedly lead to exhaustion.

So, the only viable strategy against his attacks is one: evasion.

“Oraah!”

“Huh!”

I evade a strike coming down from above by leaping to the left, and the ground underneath the impact cracks like a small crevasse.

Taking a hit head-on would likely lead to unconsciousness, even with armor. If I tried to block, my arm would probably give out.

It’s envy-inducing how the Beast Tribe excels in raw physical strength without needing to use magic. As a human, it’s quite impressive.

“Let’s go!”

“Watch out!”

This time, he swings horizontally in a clockwise motion. 

I instinctively backstep to dodge, knowing that if I had stayed put, I would have been sent flying for sure. It was like a “boom” of empty space.

The wind is picking up, raising a cloud of dust, and I definitely don’t want to get hit by that. Despite the spine-chilling fear, I land and immediately kick off the ground to propel myself forward.

Beia-senpai notices my approach, but the wooden sword he swung horizontally isn’t easily retractable due to its mass, generating strong centrifugal force.

With a gap in his defense, I deliver a quick strike to his exposed back.

“Take this!”

“Ugh!”

Beia-senpai takes a direct hit to his back and staggers forward. I intended to knock him down, but his weight made it impossible. In fact, he felt as hard as a rock.

I jump backward to maintain distance and avoid any potential counterattacks.

Having initiated the attack but then receiving the first blow, Beia-senpai glares at me with fierce determination.

Hmm, I really struggle with one-on-one combat. 

Even though it’s through weapons, the sensation of hurting someone is discomforting, like mud that won’t wash off your hands, it’s that bothersome.

“For an Earthling, you’re not half bad.”

“Well, thanks, I guess.”

“From what I’ve seen, your magic is body enhancement, right? But with such a low level of enhancement, there’s no way you can beat me. That strike earlier wasn’t anything impressive.”

“I put quite some strength into it, though. Isn’t your toughness a bit overkill?”

“Of course it’s tough! My magic is all about sturdiness! It’s specialized in self-defense!”

“Ugh, facing you in the first round is a pain…”

It felt like I was punching a rock. I guess that’s why he  revealed his magic thinking that  I couldn’t break through with just my physical abilities.

Unfortunately, I’m only suited for body enhancement magic, so I lack any means of attack other than physical ones. It’s safe to say our compatibility isn’t great.

Beia-senpai, perhaps, encouraged by my exasperated expression, closed in quickly and swung his greatsword. 

It was a relentless assault, knowing that countering wouldn’t be effective. I kept dodging and leaping away, focusing on evasion.

Even from the perspective of the onlookers, the situation was increasingly favoring Senpai.

“Ora ora ora oraah! Just dodging won’t defeat me!”

Indeed, that’s true, but it applies to Senpai as well. 

After all, he hasn’t landed a single attack on me yet. 

While he’s in the lead, it’s a stalemate for both of us.

“Dammit, just die already!”

Gradually, panic began to show on Senpai’s face.

It was natural; he should have noticed that it’s strange not to even graze me after so many attacks. He desperately tried to land a hit, putting even more force into his wooden sword.

But he couldn’t land a hit. 

In fact, with his swings becoming wider, it was easier for me to avoid. Consequently, he grew more anxious, lost his composure, and fatigue from exertion started to show.

No matter how physically capable the Beast Tribe is in terms of physique and stamina, it’s clear that continuously swinging a weapon and maintaining magical defenses would lead to exhaustion.

“Pant, pant, you… bastard.”

While catching his breath, Senpai prepared to strike down with his wooden sword from above.

Here it is.

“Gah!?”

Focusing on the attack, he momentarily lowered his guard and allowed me to close the gap swiftly, delivering a strike to his neck. I felt a definite impact as he wasn’t defending.

With a final kick, Senpai, who couldn’t hold his ground, fell backward.

I aimed the tip of the wooden sword at him, implying that I could attack anytime.

The outcome was clear.

“I… I surrender.”

『 Valoug Beia surrenders! The winner is 2-C class, Tsujizono Isaya! 』

As soon as Senpai’s surrender was announced by the announcer, the area erupted into a roar of cheers. 

There was praise for the pure victory, shock at defeating the senior from the Beast Tribe, and even some booing for Senpai’s defeat – a mix of various reactions.

In any case, I had managed to win the first match. I glanced over at Sakura, and she was applauding with a smile on her face. I felt relieved inside, knowing I had kept my promise to her.

After giving a polite bow to Senpai, I made my way back to my waiting area.

That’s when Yuto spoke up.

“It seems you’re doing better than I thought. Your movements clearly show experience,” Yuto commented, offering unnecessary praise.

Considering he was hoping for me to lose in the first round, he didn’t seem that surprised.

“I didn’t expect an Earthling like you to win. Where did you learn to fight like that?”

“Part-time adventurer work.”

“I see, you don’t plan on revealing the whole truth, do you?”

Well, it’s the truth, but I guess I won’t be diving into details if he’s not asking. 

Since he didn’t press further, it seemed like the conversation was over.

I decided to remove my armor until the next match.

So, the dueling games continued with the second match, then the third, and finally, it was Yuto’s turn in the fourth match.

『 Duel game, first round, fourth match! First up, the defending champion from class 3-B, Gatock Eta! Will his Tiger Beast Tribe strength secure a consecutive victory? Facing him is Yuto Bravehart from class 2-A! He calls himself a hero, but can he prove his skills? 』

The appearance of the previous year’s champion had the audience in a frenzy. On the other hand, Yuto remained silent, perhaps because of his “hero syndrome.

But even in such a situation, he didn’t lose his composure. He believed in his victory without a doubt. 

Normally, that would be a bit arrogant, but he had previously defeated soldiers at the level of A-class adventurers just to enroll at Senrin High School.

That’s why, from Yuto’s perspective, even a senior like Eta, who was a Beast Tribe member and a student, might seem like a frog in a pond.

『Now, the dueling game, fourth match, begins!』

As the announcer signaled the start of the match, Eta-senpai closed in on Yuto at blinding speed that it even left afterimages.

He swung his wooden sword, aiming to strike Yuto, whose defense was wide open—

“Lightning Slash!”

“Guuuaaaah!?”

Faster than Eta-senpai’s attack could land, Yuto delivered a lightning-infused strike. 

The counterattack not only amplified the strike’s power but also numbed Eta-senpai’s entire body due to the lightning magic. With just one blow, Eta-senpai fell forward.

The lightning-fast conclusion left everyone in the arena speechless. It was no wonder; the defending champion had been defeated without putting up much of a fight.

『E-Eta-senpai is unconscious! The winner is Yuto Bravehart from 2-A!!』

As the announcer belatedly declared the result, the audience’s excitement skyrocketed due to this unexpected climax. 

Everyone was clearly unable to contain their excitement at the hero, who claimed to be a fool, displaying such overwhelming strength.

Perhaps he really was a hero after all.

Even such praise reached my ears. While those who knew the whole story couldn’t believe it, Yuto’s good looks and status as the heir to a noble house made many take his claims at face value.

In the subsequent matches, Yuto continued to defeat his opponents one by one with one-hit victories, gaining support and admiration rapidly with his visually striking victories.

On the other hand, I followed a methodical approach similar to my first match, dodging my opponent’s attacks and then seizing an opportunity to strike back.

While there were moments when I seemed on the verge of taking hits, I managed to stay unscathed. 

However, I consistently ended up exploiting my opponents’ exhaustion, which led to me being labeled a coward and receiving derogatory comments, in stark contrast to Yuto’s impressive victories. 

It was unfair, as I hadn’t engaged in any foul play.

Eventually, as Yuto progressed beyond the semifinals, the duel game’s final match was set, pitting Yuto and me against each other.

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