A super great writer in the second dimension

　How much money do they actually make from one dungeon run?!

　No wonder Loki took out 100 million G without even thinking about it; he doesn't treat money like money at all!

　"Don't worry, I'm confident I can survive." Sanzenin Arashi said calmly, though he himself didn't know how strong he was.

　It is absorbing divine power at all times...

　Finn nodded. "You're a capable person. If you say so, then you must be really confident. In that case, I'll take you with me, but you must keep your promise and bring Ais back."

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled and said, "Then it's a deal."

　..

31. What the hell did you do to Ais?!

　Esther Wallenstein frowned, her pupils contracting.

　This was the first time Sanzenin Arashi had ever seen the Sword Princess with such an expression. However, the next second, he felt a gust of cold wind, and the hairs on his body stood on end!

　A black shadow flashed past!

　Sanzenin Arashi reached out and drew his sword, holding it in front of him. A streak of attack struck the blade, the powerful force transmitted through the blade, causing him to stagger back two steps.

　Ais drew her sword from her waist, her bright eyes flashing with a sharp hostility as she fixed her gaze on Sanzenin Arashi's feet.

　When a person moves, their center of gravity changes, and the first thing that changes is the angle of their feet.

　Judging from this one action alone, the adventurer named Ais Wallenstein has already ingrained her fighting instincts into her very bones!

　Sanzenin Arashi frowned and shouted, "Hey girl, what are you doing?"

　Ais expressionlessly unleashed a sword beam in the air, burying the black sword in the ground, and said, word by word, "I'll beat you, and then you'll teach me."

　Sanzenin Arashi narrowed his eyes and snorted coldly, "So... you want to duel with me?"

　Ais nodded. "If I win, you'll teach me sword techniques."

　Fighting large monsters requires powerful, sweeping movements and a high level of strength. However, when facing aerial enemies, regardless of their size, skillful techniques are essential.

　It seems that Esther Wallenstein is determined to obtain Cassius's swordsmanship from Arashi Sanzenin.

　In fact, even with Sanzenin Arashi's current perspective, he cannot see through Cassius Bright.

　His skills are closer to a certain principle, a kind of 'reason', just like water can quench thirst and fire can boil water, which is a very profound thing.

　In that light, it's no wonder Ais was so eager to learn!

　"A duel with me? Sure." Sanzenin Arashi looked at her mockingly. "Have you thought about what price you'll pay if you lose?"

　Ais pursed her lips, and after a moment, slowly said, "I don't know..."

　"Then let me ask you, how much do you want what I have?" Sanzenin Arashi asked.

　“I definitely must get this, then I can take my revenge,” Ais replied.

　"Is that so...? It doesn't matter what I have to give, right?" Sanzenin Arashi looked at her.

　Esther Wallenstein nodded.

　"It doesn't matter," she said casually, as if she were talking about something meaningless.

　So, Sanzenin Arashi took a breath and said, word by word, "Then, give it your all. To me, rules are rules."

　In fact, Sonoda Umi also wanted to learn Sanzenin Arashi's sword techniques, but Sanzenin Arashi did not teach them to this swordswoman.

　If one violates the teacher's way, it is a betrayal of the sect, which is despicable.

　However, if one is defeated, there is nothing that can be done. One of the tenets of the Eight Leaves One Blade Style is: life is the priority.

　It is precisely because the purpose is to benefit others that it should not be taught to vengeful spirits.

　“Bet on yourself, Miss Esther Wallenstein. If I lose, I will leave the Hestia Familia and join the Loki Familia, becoming your possession,” said Sanzenin Arashi. “If you lose, it will be the same.”

　Whoever loses becomes the other's slave, and even if killed, they cannot complain. This is my rule. Go back and tell the Supreme God.

　"..." Ais Wallenstein frowned and thought for a long time.

　Five minutes later, she looked up, her eyes sparkling.

　“I will tell Loki, so you should tell Hestia too.”

　Sanzenin Arashi nodded, chuckled, and turned to leave.

　After returning to the Hestia Familia, Sanzenin Arashi recounted the incident to her own lord.

　Hestia's eyes widened immediately.

　"...You don't have to do this to hate me..."

　“Uh…” Sanzenin Arashi was taken aback. “You really think I’ll lose?”

　"Isn't this obvious?!" Hestia gasped. "Level 2 Lan Jun is bound to lose to Level 5 Warren!"

　"You really don't trust me?" Sanzenin Arashi asked with a smile.

　Hestia pouted. "It's not a matter of believing or not, it's impossible! You agree, right, Lily?"

　Lily Luca shook her head indifferently, "Wherever Mr. Garen goes, I will go. If Mr. Garen loses, I will follow Mr. Garen to the Loki Familia."

　Upon hearing this, Hestia's expression immediately fell.

　"Ugh..." she whimpered, "So, I'm just a person again?"

　According to the level system of this world, the difference between LV1 and LV2 is not small, let alone the difference between LV2 and LV5.

　Sanzenin Arashi LV2, Esther Wallenstein LV5.

　Hestia was already desperate because of this disparity... she was going to become a parasite Hestia again.

　“There’s nothing I can do about it,” said Sanzenin Arashi. “As a man, I must repay a favor. This is just one way to persuade the Sword Princess. Regardless of the consequences, I must fulfill my duty.”

　Since Fiora has helped me several times, I have to help her back.

　As Sanzenin Arashi said, if Esther Wallenstein, that vengeful ghost, really defeats that black dragon, her life will lose its meaning, and she will become nothing more than a walking corpse.

　Sanzenin Arashi could not stand idly by.

　“Alright…” Hestia sighed, “Since that’s the case, I can only support you. What can I do? I’m a god, after all.”

　As soon as Hestia finished speaking, she felt a loud footstep coming from beside her.

　The next second, the sound of the door opening came, and a red figure rushed over and stopped in front of everyone. Because of the speed, he almost fell to the ground.

　"Aaaaaah!!! You brat, what have you done to my Aistan?!" Loki yelled furiously as he entered the room, "Explain yourself right now!!!"

　..

32. Princess carry and run the whole way~ (New book, please add to your favorites~)

　Sanzenin Arashi glanced at the flustered Loki and simply smiled.

　"I only dueled with her, and did nothing else."

　After saying that, he sat down in a chair, crossed his legs high, picked up the cup next to him, took a sip of water, and looked at Loki indifferently.

　"W-what?!" Loki was stunned for a moment, his narrow eyes opening a crack as he smirked, "It's just a duel, why would you risk everything?"

　Upon hearing this, Sanzenin Arashi immediately showed an expression of great interest. Loki's presence here meant that she…

　Sanzenin Arashi asked, "Oh, so you mean you don't believe your Ais Wallenstein will win, but instead think victory is in my hands?"

　“Hoo…” Loki exhaled and squinted, “You never do anything you’re not sure of. I really can’t believe that you would lose a bet you put forward. So I’m trying to figure out what’s going on in your head.”

　Sanzenin Arashi looked at her with a half-smile, "So, you really want to know about Loki, the supreme god?"

　“Of course!” Loki smiled slightly. “Tell me what I’m going to do?”

　"Do you think I'm an idiot or a smart person?" Sanzenin Arashi suddenly asked.

　“You’re very smart.” Loki squinted.

　"That settles it then?" Sanzenin Arashi patted Loki on the shoulder. "Then why should I tell you?"

　"Enough!!" Hestia suddenly spoke up.

　"You flat-chested girl, stop bothering my child!!!" She glared at Hestia like an enraged kitten.

　"Oh? Isn't this the little lazybones from the Hephaestus family?" Loki looked at Hestia, his tone sharp. "Soon your child will become my child."

　"W-what?!" Hestia's twin tails stood on end. "Just you wait, my girl never loses!!!"

　"Phew!" Loki rolled his eyes. "I'm here to tell you something."

　“Please speak, Miss Loki.” Sanzenin Arashi stood up.

　Loki laughed and said, "I'll schedule your duel with Aistan three days from now, before the God Assembly. After that, my clan will participate in the War Games, and I'll let you join in."

　This tone is as if Sanzenin Arashi were now a member of the Loki Familia.

　Hestia looked annoyed.

　Sanzenin Arashi shrugged. "Whether you're confident or not is your business."

　“I knew you’d say that!” Loki chuckled. “I’ve already given Ais the Familia’s fine armor and weapons, along with six magic swords. I’d love to see how you’re going to win under these circumstances, you little brat from the Hestia family.”

　Speaking of magic swords, they are things that carry magic and can be automatically activated. With six magic swords, Ais can use at least six different spells.

　These spells are generally of a lower level, but that's enough. High-level spell casting... your opponent won't give you that kind of time.

　After Loki finished speaking, he produced a piece of parchment as if by magic.

　She raised her eyebrows and slammed the parchment covered in writing onto the table!

　At the same time, he loudly proclaimed, "The duel will take place in the arena of the central district of Aurora, witnessed by the Ganesha Familia. See for yourself the details!"

　"Oh, so you're here to issue a challenge?"

　The parchment contained the personal information of both sides and the stakes.

　The victor can take everything from the loser, all under the witness of the gods. Even if the opponent's head is cut off on the spot after the match, it doesn't matter.

　To truly acquire ownership of this person, to obtain a personal possession.

　Thus, the duel between Sanzenin Arashi and Esther Wallenstein was witnessed by the law!

　In Aurora, the gods are the law.

　In Loki's eyes, she had already won!

　After seeing Loki off, Sanzenin Arashi put the parchment away.

　"There are still three days until the duel. What are you planning to do, Lan-jun?" Hestia took a breath, as if making a major decision, and slammed her hand on the table. "I'm going out for a bit!"

　"Go to your old friend and ask him for a knife for me, right?" Sanzenin Arashi suddenly spoke up.

　"Huh?" Hestia's eyes widened immediately. "Can Lan-kun read minds?"

　In dungeons, there is a type of magic called mind-reading.

　"How could that be... Forget it, go if you want. I'll go to the dungeon for a few days. I'll be clear about this duel, we're not afraid. Just wait and see if there's one more person in your clan."

　Hestia thought that Sanzenin Arashi was comforting her, and in order not to hurt the feelings of her clan members, she nodded.

　After Hestia left, Sanzenin Arashi also left the Familia with Lily.

　He went out onto the street and realized something was wrong.

　The streets were still bustling with people, but they were all pointing at Sanzenin Arashi and whispering amongst themselves.

　Sanzenin Arashi listened carefully to the contents and then frowned. He walked to the Adventurers' Guild and saw a flyer posted on the bulletin board.

　The contents on it were exactly the same as the parchment in Sanzenin Arashi's hand!

　That Loki!

　Sanzenin Arashi couldn't help but laugh. She had actually promoted this competition as a program; no wonder she was being pointed at and criticized.

　Aurora is the city of adventurers.

　The adventurers who stay here visit the Adventurers' Guild once a day on average.

　Checking the bulletin board is a habit every adventurer develops; three days is enough time for the news to spread to everyone.

　But soon, Sanzenin Arashi noticed that the gazes around her were a bit strange, and some people even had a clear hostility in their eyes.