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088 – Hyde clashes with the king’s children #2

The duel between Psyche and Atalanta came to fruition.

Alter Archibald was supposed to look after the referee, but as word got out, people came in droves.

The wide open space of the Gyowangcheong.

“Lord Atalanta and Lord Psyche are fighting?”

“Who will win? Atalanta will probably win, right? Lord Atalanta is a fierce man who has already been active in several battlefields.”

“I heard that Lord Psyche was also active in the battlefield against Rust. It’s just one time, but it has potential.”

When two strong people fight, who will win?

It was always enough to attract people’s attention.

At the same time, I felt slightly anxious.

Atalanta.

What if that ignorant woman hurts my precious Psyche?

So can I forgive Atalanta?

I trusted Psyche’s abilities more than anyone else, but Atalanta, who was third in line to the throne, was an unknown even to me.

And to begin with, I had no knowledge of things like fighting or dueling.

Wouldn’t Milione know better about this?

“Milione. What do you think? Who do you think will win?”

Milione was a girl whose violence covered her in human skin.

Since it was Milione, I thought she would naturally predict Psyche’s victory, but Milione suddenly said something else.

“I have never seen Psyche so angry.”

is it?

In a way, it was like that.

Psyche was generally a person who did not get angry.

Even if someone insulted me or Psyche herself, if that person was lowly, lowly, and ignorant, I would not try to interact with them as much as possible.

Perhaps it is because that is Psyche’s ‘justice’.

Just as there is no adult who gets really angry at a 5-year-old’s ignorant mistake and fights and punches him.

Psyche thought that it was unfair for her, who had a high status and powerful power, to unilaterally get angry and punish the mistakes of ignorant people due to their ignorance.

Psyche actually felt sorry for them.

If such Psyche is truly ‘angry’, it is only with an equal partner.

No, in the case of Atalanta, her status was actually higher than that of Psyche.

Third in line to the throne.

Psyche could not stand the fact that someone higher than her had insulted me, her husband, in an unjust and mean manner and was trying to say what she had to say.

“But Psyche will lose.”

what?

Milione, you naughty bitch!

What are you talking about!

Psyche loses!

“That Atalanta is that strong?”

“Yes. Atalanta went so far as to say that she would not marry anyone who was stronger than her. Since he hasn’t shown up until now, he will soon be over 25.”

25 years old.

In this world, a woman’s age of 25 was the standard for an old maid.

Are you saying that no man beat Atalanta until he was 25?

“Are you saying that Atalanta is stronger than men like Alter and Roland?”

“No, whatever. In fact, a duel is not something that can be clearly proven as a matter of whether one is strong or weak or strong. In the first place, Roland and Alter are pledges of chastity.”

The sparring started with that feeling.

Alter Archibald said.

“Jin swords are used, but they must not touch each other’s bodies. And if your opponent surrenders, immediately withdraw your sword. May we spar without shame before the Lord Elohim─.”

Pot-.

As soon as Alter Archibald raised his hand, the sparring began.

The people who were talking began to silence themselves.

Atalanta spoke first.

“The gold plated knight is the king’s guardian. Someday I will be king. Let’s see if I can protect myself like that! If you defeat me, I will also apologize for insulting your husband Hyde─.”

Pot-!

Atalanta moved elastically and stretched out her spear.

“─Crab!”

The spear she was holding suddenly became longer, as if it had been stretched, and passed next to Psyche’s face.

When my hands started to sweat-.

People were amazed.

“As expected, Atalanta’s ball is stronger.”

“That’s because, among the three, military power is by far the best.”

Pot, pot, pot, pot!

A battle between a spear and a great sword.

Atalanta’s length seemed to have a one-sided advantage, and Psyche was on the defensive.

“Didn’t you accept the sparring with the intention of scolding me? Psyche! Where did that proud courage go? Should I pierce your body like this? Huh!?”

What do you mean by piercing?

Even I haven’t been able to penetrate Psyche’s body yet!

Atalanta, you barbaric bitch!

In many ways, it was time for me to clench my fists and find a way to overcome this situation.

“Holy Spirit.”

Uuuung-.

After reciting a short prayer, Psyche’s great sword began to glow golden light.

Pot-.

Atalanta seemed to have sensed something and widened the distance.

But this time Psyche moved faster.

“Meteors galore!”

Yes!

Psyche swung a great sword as large as her body like it was chopsticks.

“What─!? You swing this fast—!?”

Atalanta’s spear was instantly thrown away by the enormous weight, and Atalanta also lost her balance.

Kaaaang-!

Chaae-ae-!

“This is the end!”

Sze-.

Psyche dug into Atalanta, whose center had collapsed.

Atalanta didn’t even have a moment to react to the quick maneuvers and movements, and before she knew it, a great sword was pointed at her neck.

Win or lose was clear.

“… … .”

Atalanta closed her mouth.

People were also surprised.

“That Atalanta lost?”

“Is that Agarpe’s heirloom “Meteor Sword – Agarpe”?”

“I heard that the Agarpe family’s aurors are strong, but I never thought it would be this much!”

“Now then, apologize and surrender as promised!”

As people were amazed, Psyche said to Atalanta:

Ugh-.

Atalanta grinds her teeth as if she is very angry.

She finally raised her hands like a prisoner and smiled.

“Good. It’s my fault. Actually, I provoked Psyche because I wanted to test your skills. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have sparred with me like this, right? surrender. It’s my fault. Hyde is not a fraud.”

duel.

It ended with Psyche’s victory.

“Hyde. I feel sorry. For saying mean things. It’s my fault.”

“It’s okay. Because I have already forgiven you. As Psyche said, I am a person with a more generous and kind heart than anyone else.”

Atalanta seemed good to me right now, and I was surprised by Psyche’s skills that I had just seen.

I knew that Psyche would win, but seeing her skills so vividly in front of my eyes made me proud in many ways, but also made me feel cold.

I can’t believe he was that strong.

If Psyche sneezes next to me, won’t my bones break?

As she thought that, Psyche put down the great sword on the floor and took a deep breath.

And Psyche said:

“Everyone here, listen! Anyone who insults or hurts my husband, Hyde, should be prepared to find out how fast and heavy the sword of Psyche, the golden knight, is!”

Loud roar-.

Psyche’s voice was louder than I thought.

It makes my bones shake.

And it was very cool to see Psyche proudly revealing her aspirations to the high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church.

It was that moment.

Atalanta clenched her fist and hit Psyche on the back with all her might.

Wow!

“Ugh!?”

Psyche fell to her knees, blood gushing from her mouth.

It happened so quickly that no one could react, but Atalanta stood proudly.

“Psyche, you must not turn your back on the enemy on the battlefield. Do you know why I have a scar on my stomach? I was caught off guard by the enemy who surrendered. It’s not over until you kill the opponent. Keep in mind.”

Milione said while looking at that.

“Look. I knew I would be like that.”

Damn it!

What kind of nonsense are you talking about after cowardly making a surprise attack on a game that is already over?

I ran to Psyche in one month.

“Psyche! Are you okay!?”

“Ugh-.”

Since he vomited blood from his mouth, it was clear that he had suffered internal injuries!

Atalanta you bitch!

As I glared at Atalanta, Atalanta spoke to those around her.

“Look! I won! Heartbreaker Atalanta is still undefeated in sparring! yes? Then, hurry up and applaud for the winner!”

It was completely reckless.

However, the ministers started clapping in fear and I felt dizzy in many ways.

Clap clap clap clap-.

The sound of applause echoes like the sound of falling rain.

I couldn’t bear it anymore.

“No─.”

Sze-.

I was about to say something when Psyche grabbed my hand.

The grip was so strong that it hurt so much that I was speechless.

“… eww… .”

Psyche gaped at the question, but could not complete the sentence.

Maybe he wants to tell me not to fight.

Soon Atalanta spoke to me.

“Hyde and Psyche. Did you know that His Holiness the Pope is resigning from his position in five years? Then I will soon be king. So, before you say anything, think twice before saying it.”

“I thought it through. Can you cowardly beat your opponent in the back and boast that you won?”

“Cowardice? On the battlefield, no one takes advantage of anything. I learned it at great cost. I saved the life of the golden knight Psyche, who might have died on the battlefield. Rather, do you think you deserve to be thanked? Because this kind of teaching cannot be given to just anyone.”

Sze-.

Saying that, Atalanta picked up the spear that had fallen on the floor.

Little tyrant.

I had no patriotism, but it was clear that if a guy like this became king, the United Kingdom would be at an end.

“Are you sure you can become king? Third in line to the throne. That’s a high number, but on the other hand, doesn’t that mean there are two people above you?”

“What? What did you say just now? I’m worse than those strange guys… !?”

Sze-.

At that time, Alter stepped forward.

“Atalanta Ball. This incident was that serious. There may be a reprimand from His Holiness Pope Gregory. Just go away for now.”

“Chet.”

Where are you going!

There were so many things I wanted to say to the crazy bitch.

But what is important right now is Psyche’s safety.

It was so unsettling to see blood gushing out of the mouth!

“Psyche!”

I wanted to carry Psyche on my back, but her armored body was so heavy that I had a hard time even lifting one of her arms.

“True. What are you doing?”

Sze-.

In the end, Psyche was supported by Milione.

# # #

“I suffered internal injury to my lung. It’s not life-threatening, but you may not be able to speak for a while. I guess Atalanta didn’t pay attention at all?”

sss-.

Milione touched Psyche’s back with her hands shining white.

“If Psyche had been a weak person, I think she would have been fatally injured. Of course, he hit me with his fist because he thought he wouldn’t die like this, but it was an attack full of malicious intent.”

Susss-.

When Milione’s hand glowed white, Psyche finally sighed.

I felt embarrassed in many ways.

“Milione. Were you able to use divine power?”

“Uh. Since I was 15.”

oh my god!

The sight of Milione examining Psyche with divine power seemed truly surreal to my eyes.

Does this make sense?

why!

Why can Milione use divine power?

Is divine power also hereditary?

Why only me─.

“I suppressed the pain. But it’s not a cure. Because divine power can only suppress trauma to some extent. Stupid Psyche bitch.”

anyway.

Psyche’s condition was fortunate even among the worst.

Psyche is a natural Auror user.

Since he has strong bones, he will recover in a few days.

But the Atalanta bitch couldn’t just leave it like this.

How dare you sneak up on me from behind and hurt my love Psyche, whether by surprise or not!

The physical scars were a problem, but what made me even more angry was that Psyche’s trust in people might be scarred.

“Atalanta. Why on earth would you do such a horrible and stupid thing?”

I asked myself, but I actually knew the reason.

He must have been unable to bear the humiliation of being defeated by Psyche in front of everyone.

I fully understood the thoughts of small people like Atalanta who value face.

He may be trying to cause even more harm to Psyche, who has clearly brought shame to him.

Are you sure.

Even now, I’m probably fuming because my anger hasn’t subsided.

That guy, So In-bae, is third in line to the throne.

The Pope’s adopted son.

Since he was using such courage, he had become a maniac that no one could stop.

At this level, isn’t he a madman on par with Milione, even if he’s worse than Lass?

It was a story that should not be left like this.

“Hyde… sorry… . After losing in Dalian… . I believed I had surrendered… .”

Psyche groans and gets up.

I said that to Psyche.

“Psyche. Why should you apologize for trusting someone? It’s Atalanta who should apologize. I will teach Atalanta what she deserves.”

Sze-.

I held Psyche’s hand tightly.

Milione frowned while looking at me like that.

“What is the teaching? If you argue with Atalanta, it’s the same as fighting the Pope. Do you know who it is thanks to that Atalanta acts so recklessly?”

I know.

Today’s incident was probably orchestrated by Pope Gregory.

Pope Gregory told Psyche in front of everyone that she could retire if she “achieved her mission, and then punished Psyche through Atalanta.

He probably thought that the story of Psyche’s retirement damaged the ‘king’s authority.’

He looks like a different person from front to back.

In fact, such a despicable act was natural.

Because there was no one in the world I could trust except me, Hyde, and Psyche.

If I had to make a concession, I think Alter Archibald can be trusted.

anyway.

I, the Lord is with you, will show you what it means to fight against Hyde and hurt Psyche!