Me and Xenovia who are the [Knights], and Asia-san and Gasper-kun who are the [Bishops]. We can’t send Asia-san and Gasper-kun who are support-types by themselves right? They are originally rearguards who show their true strength only when they pair with warriors who will become the vanguard. They are the members who should be sent when a value of 6 or greater is rolled. Since that is the case--”
“……It means that we only have the option of Kiba or Xenovia. So the reason Kiba is picked is…..”
Buchou continues from where I left off. “Xenovia is a power-type [Knight], since she would have to battle either a [Knight] or a [Bishop] of the opponent's team, there is a high risk that she could get hit with a technique…..a counter.”
Xenovia nods. “………Yeah, it seems like it would be hard to win without taking any damage. But, I still won’t be defeated by a technique-type.”
Buchou continues speaking after the confident Xenovia. “But, even if she were to win, there is a high chance that she will reveal the specifications of Ex-Durandal. The identity of the Ex-Durandal will be seen through if she shows even a single ability. We also want to reserve it until much later in the game. During mid-game, after rolling a large number, the match will most likely turn into a fierce battle. If we have to show it to them, that would be the time. It would be a waste to use it from the start. That’s why it’s Yuuto. The one who is able to fight in various situations while having their ability already known, that would be Yuuto and not Xenovia. ”
……..She’s right. Even if the holy-demonic sword and his new technique is exposed, he can still adapt to the situation. Instead, Xenovia’s Durandal-cannon (Which I made up and am calling) has a charging time, and it’s not that fast after it's been shot, so it could be stopped or dodged. It seems like Xenovia will consume more stamina than needed, and it also seems like she will take lots of damage……
“Muu, Ise. Did you just think that I don’t use my brain or something?”
Xenovia accuses me, but I just put on a smile and shook my head. The truth is, I don’t think you use your brain. You are more reckless than me after all! You started to attack without any warning in the fight against Loki and also the battle in Kyoto! “I still have to go, even if they know my abilities. –I’m going.”
Kiba takes a step forward while fixing his collar. “Don’t lose from the start okay?”
I picked on him. Well, I don’t think he will lose though. I know his strength best since I’m his training partner. “I will definitely win.”
You sure gave me the best reply with a good smile, handsome! The arbiter continues. [The five minutes are about to be over. Would the combatants participating in the match please make their way to the magic-circle. The magic-circle is a transport-type. You will be transferred to a battlefield prepared in a different dimension. The match will then be fought on that battlefield. The battlefield will be randomly picked from the ones already prepared. Until the combatants are transferred to the different field, the bases of both sides will be placed in a barrier so the bases will become invisible. And that barrier will only be taken off every time a match ends.] I see, so that magic-circle is to transfer the combatants to the battlefield. A special field is already prepared in another dimension. So this place won’t turn into the battlefield. Wait, neither of the bases will be able to be seen, from the outside, until the transfer is over? Koneko-chan says as if she were reading my mind. “…….The reason why it’s invisible is to prevent changing your ‘piece(servant)’ after seeing who will be sent from the opponent’s team. Observe, and then change, and seeing again and then changing again. Rather than the match, that itself would be a problem. And we are also under surveillance to prevent us from doing anything unfair while under this invisible state.”
Hmm, that certainly seems troublesome. So the opponents will be a secret until they are transported to the field huh. And we are under surveillance huh. ……So maybe there are cameras hidden inside this base or something? More than that, I wonder what she means by unfairness…...
Man, there are a bunch of things I don’t know! Even though Koneko-chan knows it, I don’t! My lack of studies has finally shown up! After this game ends, I’m going to study about the various game types! “The reason why you won’t know which combatants will be sent, until they are sent to the field, is probably to please the crowds as well.”
Rossweisse-san says. While we are having this conversation, the barrier covering our base gets denser, and it cuts us off from the outside area. “I will be going then.”
Kiba who has a microphone on his ear stands on top of the magic circle. That instant, the magic circle glows and Kiba disappears. Then above the base, several visions showing certain scenery appear in the sky. One of them shows the crowds. And in the largest-size vision, scenery of an unknown place is shown. …….It’s a very wide green land. And Kiba is there. Near him…..is an armoured knight riding on a horse which is emitting blue-white flames! [Oooo! The combatants for the first match have appeared! As you can see, the field is a vast green land! And this vast green land will be the stage for the first match! The ones chosen from both sides with the value of 3 are……. The young noble man of god-speed from the Gremory team! It’s combatant Kiba Yuuto! Princess Rias’s [Knight] has appeared!] “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “Kyaaaaaaaa! Kiba-kyuuuuuuun~!” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
Having been agitated by the broadcaster, the women in the crowd yell happy cheers. Wow….., our handsome prince really is super popular huh……. Shit! He’s taking the good position by himself! I beg you so please set up a mixer-party next time! [And from the Bael-group……]
Before the broadcaster introduces him, the armoured knight has his horse walk ahead and he takes off the mask of his helm to show his face. I know that guy. I did watch the video of the match against Glasya-Labolas. -He’s a [Knight] of Bael group. [I’m one of the [Knights] that serve our master Sairaorg Bael-sama, Beruka Furcas!] That’s a magnificent introduction indeed. “Furcas is the household that has a trait to rule horses.”
Buchou says. Their trait is a horse. So that’s why he’s riding a horse. [I’m Rias Gremory-sama’s Knight, Kiba Yuuto. Nice to meet you.] Kiba responds by introducing himself to his opponent. Furcas points his circular-shaped lance up high. [………I have luck being a swordsman because I was given the opportunity to exchange swords with the infamous Kiba Yuuto-dono of the holy-demonic sword, by my master.] [I also look forward to having this duel with you.] Oh, Kiba responds back fearlessly! [Governor-Azazel, will you please explain about that horse covered in blue-white flames?] The broadcaster asks Sensei. [--[Pale horse]. That’s a high-level beast which lives in the deepest part of hell, Cocytus.