Then the number appears while making a rhythmical sound. [Combatant Sairaorg Bael is 12! Combatant Rias Gremory is 8! Oooh, combatant Sairaorg has a higher value, but instead it means that he won’t be able to come out unless the maximum number is rolled!] So for this game, Sairaorg-san has a higher value than Buchou huh……. Buchou’s value is less than Akeno-san’s and it’s the same as mine, but from Akeno-san’s explanation earlier, the way the value is determined is different from us, so it doesn’t mean that the value is absolute. She did say that it changes depending on the game after all. “………….I just have to fix things up during the game then.”
Since it's Buchou, I thought she would feel bitter because her value was lower than Sairaorg-san, but she’s calmer than I thought. If I think about it, since Buchou is 8, if a large number comes out then she can pair up with one of the [Knight] or [Bishop]! I should think positively. By the way how we do it, we can do it more effectively than Sairaorg-san who can only appear by himself only when the maximum value of 12 is rolled. “Will Sairaorg-san definitely appear when the value of 12 is rolled?”
When I said that, Kiba put on a hard expression. “It might not be certain that Sairaorg-san will appear. Especially in the opening.”
“Why is that?”
“Even if he wins that match, his ratings might drop a bit depending on the situation. A one-man team doesn't get rated high after all. In this game, you get rated high when you are able to use your group to the fullest. But if a one-man team, where the [King] himself does that, then the media of the Underworld won’t stay quiet about it, and it will affect the future of the [King]. On top of that, it’s broadcast live. And if he does that in front of this large a crowd, then his ratings will go down. Winning is important, but it also means that how you portray yourself is also important. Well in this game Dice Figure, since his value is 12, Sairaorg Bael won’t be able to appear that easily.”
I…I see. If you think like that, then the official game might be quite hard…… So it means your future might take a turn for the worst if you also don’t think about how the society will view you. That’s the world of pro’s. Scary……. [Also another rule. You cannot send out the same combatant continuously. This also goes the same for the [King]’s!] Roger that. So we won’t be able to participate again unless we take one turn off between them, huh. So it means that Sairaorg-san won’t appear continuously then. “Even if the first value is 12, I don’t think Sairaorg will appear from the opening. From his personality, he will make his servants form a group properly. For that reason, they went through hard training. But, he will definitely show up as well. It will depend on the total value rolled, but the problem will be in which timing he will appear. It’s certain that he is a battle-maniac.”
So you already saw through that far, Buchou. So the prediction between the two groups has started as soon as the explanation of the rules ended huh……..
Buchou then looks at Asia. “Under this rule, sending out Asia by herself and also in a team will be a bad move. They will mainly aim for Asia, since she is a healer after all. It will be better for her to stay here, and heal those who won the match. This is one of the advantages for us, since we can heal without using Phoenix’s tear. I’m sorry Asia. I can’t send you in to the match. So please heal the ones who return back here. That is also an important role for this game.”
“Yes, Onee-sama. I will stay here and heal everyone’s wounds! That’s why, please return safely everyone.”
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “Of course.” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
We answered together at Asia’s encouragement. Rather, it seems like Buchou’s rating will get lower if she sends out Asia. “Instead, they must have read through that Asia-san won’t appear.”
Kiba says that, and Buchou nods. “Yes, so that makes it that we have 8 combatants.”
Eight people! That’s okay. By having Asia stay back, it gives me more courage because I can go serious. W-Well, I don’t want to do anything reckless though……
Even Asia and Phoenix tears won’t be able to replenish my stamina after all. [Now, the game is about to begin! Both teams, are you ready?] The broadcaster raised the tension, and the arbiter raised his hand high. [Now, the Rating Game between Sairaorg Bael’s team and Rias Gremory’s team will begin! GAME START!] Along with the sound of the start for the game, the cheer from the crowd echoes throughout the stadium….. Finally, the game began……. [So then, will the two [Kings] step in front of the stands.] Being urged by the arbiter, Buchou and Sairaorg-san stand in front of the stands. [We will start the first match. We will choose the combatants who will be appearing. Will both of you hold the dice.] Buchou holds the die. ………I’m getting nervous. What value will come up? Whether it’s a small or big number, I won’t be able to predict before the value actually comes up. [Shoot!] After the arbiter’s call, both of them roll the dice! Dice are rolling on top of the stands! And the motion stops…
The monitor shows the image of the two die. And the values are……
[The value combatant Rias Gremory rolled is……2! On the other hand the value combatant Sairaorg Bael rolled is 1! That is a total value of 3. They will be able to send out their servants within that value! In this case, since the value of the [Pawn]’s on both sides is large, they will only be able to send out 1 [Knight] or [Bishop] which have values of 3! So, which members will both sides send to the field!?] The broadcaster says it with enthusiasm. -Wait, a 3!? The smallest number came up right at the beginning! So things like this can occur from the opening, huh! The arbiter then announces. [You get 5 minutes of planning time. So please choose the combatant who will be participating within that time. Also the promotion for the [Pawns] will be available once they arrive at the field. The promotion will be deactivated every time a match ends, so please use promotion every time you get on the field.] Five minutes huh…… Like that, the planning time for the Gremory team began. The moment it became planning-time, the bases of both sides were enveloped in a mysterious barrier. “The soundproof barrier. It’s used to stop our plans from leaking outside.”
Kiba says that. “It’s also to stop people outside from reading our minds, so a special mark is placed onto the faces of each combatant.”
When I looked at the giant monitor…….. Oo, it seems like our faces are being covered by the Gremory-group magic-circle. I keep getting shocked by the pro-style game. We sat on the standby chairs. Buchou says while looking at all of us. “The opponents must have predicted that we will be sending Yuuto out.”
“W-Why is that?”
I ask. But the one who answered me is Kiba. Kiba holds up his fingers, which represent the numbers. “Since the value of 3 was rolled, there are only four of us who can be sent.