After defeating the demon king in another world and returning to Japan, a dungeon appeared on the ground. - Chapter 83

Chapter 83

“I have no obligation to answer.”

There’s no need to reveal my hand on purpose.

Thinking that, I brushed off Amatsuki’s question.

However, thinking it over again, since I would eventually erase her memory anyway, it might not have been a bad idea to just answer.

“I see… then, sorry, but I’ll have to force the answer out of you.”

“…”

Of course, it would come to this.

“Shougo Andou, this is also a test to gauge your strength. Please, come at me with everything you’ve got. No holding back.”

“…”

Realizing that convincing her any further was pointless, I said nothing.

I just wanted to end this quickly and go home.

I mean, Goto, and Ichinose, and now Amatsuki—everyone from the Armor of Bronze Clan is always quick to challenge me to a fight, saying it’s to test my strength.

They’re overly aggressive.

I wonder if the Armor of Bronze Clan is secretly some dangerous group that attacks people indiscriminately?

“Here I come, Shougo Andou! At least try to last for 10 seconds!”

With that shout, Amatsuki kicked off the ground.

She closed the 10-meter distance in an instant.

I thought she might use some kind of skill, but that didn’t seem to be the case.

It seemed like she was first testing the waters by fighting without any skills, relying solely on her physical abilities.

I dodged Amatsuki’s kicks, which were so slow they made me want to yawn.

“Ha! Ha! Hah!”

Amatsuki unleashed kick after kick.

Her movements were clearly not those of an amateur.

They were refined movements, likely based on some martial arts training.

…But no matter how refined her techniques are, they’re still within human limits.

In the other world… Arcadia, there were countless monsters who could split seas and even those who would just slice of mountains in half with their bare hands.

When compared to those monsters, Amatsuki was cute, really.

At best, she was as strong as a backwoods village brawler from the other world.

“So, how long is this going to last?”

I asked while dodging her attacks.

Hearing that, Amatsuki stopped in her tracks.

She seemed to realize that her attacks were futile.

“…This is really impressive. I didn’t think you were this skilled.”

The way she looked at me had changed.

Earlier, she had looked at me with a sense of superiority, as if underestimating me.

But now, she had the gaze of someone facing a formidable opponent.

“It’s unfortunate, but it seems defeating you with my martial arts is impossible, Shougo Andou.”

“…”

“That’s why, from here on out, let’s settle this with our skills.”

“You should’ve done that from the start.”

“I couldn’t do that. After all, my skill is undoubtedly stronger than any other skill in this world. If I use it, anyone with any kind of skill will lose without even realizing what happened. That’s why, the moment I use it, my victory becomes certain.”

“You sound pretty confident.”

“Of course. My past battles have proven it after all.”

Amatsuki spoke with an unfazed serious face.

It was the tone of someone who had absolute faith in their strength.

She must be really confident in the power of her skill.

“Alright then, show me this so-called ‘strongest’ skill of yours.”

“Nope, Shougo Andou. You might not even be able to comprehend my skill.”

Suddenly, Amatsuki’s figure disappeared from in front of me.

In the next instant, I felt a presence behind me.

It was as if she had moved instantly.

I turned around.

There stood Amatsuki, smiling smugly.

“Surprised? You couldn’t even perceive it, could you?”

“…”

“This is the power of my skill. Fufu… now, can you really figure it out, Shougo Andou?”

Amatsuki looked as if she was having the time of her life.

“…I give up. Quit being coy and just tell me.”

I replied, feeling inwardly annoyed and just played along with her.

Amatsuki wagged her finger in a teasing gesture.

“Tch~ Tch~ Tch~ I’m not telling you. Figure it out yourself.”

“…You’ve got a real annoying personality, don’t you?”

“Fufu… I love seeing the confused faces of people trying to figure out my skill.”

“…Is that so.”

“Alright then, I’ll use it again. This time, pay close attention, though I doubt you’ll be able to see anything.”

With that, Amatsuki activated her skill once more.

Immediately, time stopped, and an eerie silence engulfed the surroundings.

“Fufu… this is the power of my skill… Yes, the ability to stop time…”

Amatsuki chuckled with delight in the frozen world.

“The most powerful skill, without a doubt… In battle, it’s not even a contest… No one even realizes what’s happening before they lose… Fufu…”

In the halted time, Amatsuki approached me.

“Now then, Shougo Andou, it’s time to end this game. I’ll knock you out with a hand chop… When time resumes, you’ll lose consciousness without even knowing what happened.”

With those words, Amatsuki aimed a hand chop at my temple.

“Oops.”

I effortlessly caught her hand chop in the frozen time.

“Nah!?”

Amatsuki’s eyes widened in shock.