LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 101 - Episode 101: Dragonkin VS Lionkin
Episode 101: Dragonkin VS Lionkin
~~Dragonias’ Perspective~~
Gaongar of the Lionkin laughed as if he were confident of victory.
“Hahaha! Lord Zaus. You know me best to bring me out first, Gao!! I’ve been itching for a fight, Gao!!”
Oh dear.
What a vulgar laugh, that one. Quite boastful for a Lionkin.
Our physique is equal. I, too, stand over three meters tall. Among our kin, I’m on the larger side.
His equipment, like armor, is decent. It seems his preferred weapon is the large axe he carries on his back.
Well, with that size alone, he wouldn’t be able to catch my speed. Dodge his attacks, and if my sword slashes his neck, the match will be over.
However, it won’t be that easy to finish him off. Traitors deserve their own punishment.
To taste overwhelming defeat and meet their end. Kukuku. That’s a fitting fate for this Lionkin.
“My name is Gaonga! The strongest warrior of the Lionkin clan and its leader, Gao!! For Zaus-sama’s sake, I pledge to fight fair and square, Gao!!”
Hmph…
He hopes for an equal fight after that introduction.
Fool, that’s only applicable in cases of equal status.
I am a warrior of the Dragonkin. Lionkin are nothing but lower-class demonkin.
“The strongest in your clan, huh… It’s troublesome for the weakest clan to boast about being the strongest.”
“W-What did you say!?”
“Even we’re not sure how to take it. Right, little kitty?”
“M-Me, a little kitty!?”
“Yes, indeed. A little kitty. Compared to us Dragonkin, you’re nothing but a cute pet. A fluffy little kitty.”
“…I see. Indeed, Dragonkin are a superior race, Gao. There’s never been a history of Lionkin defeating Dragonkin.”
“Hahaha! As long as you understand. The racial hierarchy is absolute. There’s no way a superior race would lose to an inferior one. Dragonkin are a superior race compared to Lionkin.”
We both use concealment magic. Additionally, being of a non-ascended status, we can’t see each other’s stats.
But, in reality, the difference in strength is like heaven and earth. Dragonkin and Lionkin. Traditionally, there’s a difference of at least double in level. There’s no need to judge by numbers.
The merchant woman, Namba, echoed through the microphone.
“Now, it’s time for the Demon King Team versus the Demon Duke Team. Let the first match begin!”
Kukuku.
“Alright. Shall we have a handicap? You and I. I’ll let you take one hit to the abdomen to see the difference.”
“What?”
“Oh ho! Well well! What’s this, Dragonias suddenly presenting his abdomen! It’s as if he’s inviting an attack!!”
Kukuku.
I need to show this insolent cat just how strong my defense is.
While revealing the difference in our abilities by undoing the concealment magic would be the quickest way, doing so easily would dampen the excitement.
With this many spectators, I must demonstrate the difference in our abilities.
Kukuku.
“Now, go ahead and hit me. No cheap shots. Or are you aiming for a sneak attack? Will you use dirty tactics? Kukuku. I don’t mind either way.”
“…Are you confident in your defense, Gao?”
“Hahaha! Well, it’s just for fun.”
“Hmm. Very well. Then, let’s each take one hit to the abdomen as a warm-up, Gao.”
“To each other? Pu… Puhahahaha! Is that alright? If I attack, there’s a chance the match will end, right, Gao?”
“If it’s one hit each, it’s fair, Gao.”
“Hahaha! Fair? Hahaha! Do Lionkin demand fairness from Dragonkin!!?”
This drew laughter from the crowd.
In the Demon King’s territory, it’s common knowledge that Lionkin are a lower-class race.
“Kukuku. Very well. Let’s allow the valiant resistance of the inferior race, shall we, Dra? Alright, one hit each to the abdomen. Is this rule acceptable, Dra?”
“Yes. Let’s proceed.”
“Hahaha! What a menacing face you have. So scary, so scary. There, there. Then, I’ll let you go first. It’d be awkward if I attacked first. Kukuku.”
“Hmm. I appreciate it, Gao.”
“Hahaha! Of course, for a superior race. Ah, and rest assured.”
“Assured?”
“I’ll go easy on you.”
“I see. Then I’ll do the same.”
“Puhaha!”
What an idiot.
To slack off in such a rare opportunity is unthinkable.
It’s a standard practice to give it your all, Dra!
To inflict even a slight amount of damage.
That’s the tiny chance given to the lower race to win!!
“Now, shall we? Are you ready, Gao?”
“Kukuku. Come at me, Dra.”
“Alright. Here goes.”
Gaongar’s fist dug into my abdomen.
BOOOMMMMM!!!
Ughhhhh!
W-What… was that heavy blow!?
I was sent flying more than 10 meters.
“Ughhh…”
Y-You, you bastard!
To go all out after saying it’d be light!
“Y-You… dirty… You caught me off guard!”
“Huh? I went easy?”
N-No… My stamina has dropped considerably.
“High-level Heal…”
Guhhh…
T-To think… I’d have to use healing magic after an attack from such a lower race…
“I’ll give you credit for that. What a sneak attack.”
“What are you talking about, Gao?? Hey, are you even trained, Gao? Your abs are as soft as a sponge cake, Gao!”
“!?”
You, you bastard!!
To insult me after pulling a sneak attack!? You thief cat!!
I’ll make you pay!!
“Next is my turn, right??”
“Yes. Come at me anytime, Gao.”
“Hehehe.”
He said he’d go easy, but he’s taking back his words.
I’ll go all out just like he did!
You’ll regret it!
You’ve angered me!!
It’s time to punish the thief cat!!
“NURAAAAAA!!”
My fist pierced through his abdomen—.
CRACK!!
Huh!?
It’s hard?
In an instant.
SNAP!!
His fist bent in a weird direction.
“Oops! Dragonias’ fist just snapped!! Did his bone break!?”
It hurts!!
The fist—
“Dragonkin are incomprehensible, Gao. Now, warm-up is over, Gao.”
He said while raising his axe. Then, he let out the lion’s distinctive roar.
“GAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”
I-I can’t breathe…
T-The air is trembling…
Y-You, you bastard!!
T-To, to intimidate me like this!!
A thief cat acting all high and mighty!!