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Finally, we arrived at the defense base in the Ogre’s Great Forest, a massive fortress-like building.
There were about a thousand troops from the neighboring Amazoness army stationed there.
This fortress was a promise made during the breeding season of the Ogres, aligning with both neighboring countries contributing a hundred thousand troops each.
However, a mere thousand seemed to be sufficient because Amazoness could work as effectively as a hundred soldiers each.
Is that really true?
“…I didn’t expect you to have only three.”
The two leaders of the Amazoness army, identical twin sisters, exude a slight discomfort and distrust.
They look the same in every way, named Cannon and Shion. I don’t know their exact age, but they seem to be slightly older than us.
Their appearance is unmistakably Amazoness –
clad in bikini armor, showcasing well-trained, tan bodies generously.
Their facial features are typical of the eastern style, subtly carved, appearing plain at first glance but revealing stunning beauty upon closer inspection.
Their body, which is fully exposed by bikini armor, is also extremely naughty.
While all the Amazoness women have a voluptuous figure, the top two, these sisters, have a growth that would make even a succubus run away in awe.
Nevertheless, Suzuha, Yuzuriha, here are not lacking in that department either.
“Your discomfort is understandable, but please listen to our side of the story.”
Even with these incredibly intimidating, stunningly beautiful sisters glaring at her—enough to make any normal man wet himself—Yuzuriha-san stands her ground and makes her case calmly. Truly impressive. As expected of a noble.
“At present, the military situation in our country is very severe. This is because…”
What Yuzuriha was going to say as an excuse was informed to me in advance.
It’s not entirely false, but it’s exaggerated and confusing, potentially causing misunderstandings.
In short, it’s diplomatic and ceremonial talk.
Of course, the other party isn’t foolish, so they understand. Essentially, Yuzuriha conveys, “I also think it’s crazy to have only three people, but it can’t be helped because the higher-ups are idiots. I’m sorry ☆.” It’s a conversation skillfully wrapped in layers of politeness.
After Yuzuriha finishes her impassioned excuse, one of the Amazoness twin commanders nods slightly.
“…We understand your side of the story.”
“S-So, that’s good—”
“But that doesn’t matter. More importantly—”
I was also informed about this by Yuzuriha.
The Amazoness tend to not emphasize noble-class ceremonies.
So, the conversation will be straightforward, and I might be told various things.
“The problem is with you, the man.”
“Are you talking about Suzuha’s brother? But as I mentioned earlier, he might indeed be a man, but our—”
“Enough. Words won’t make a difference.”
Both Amazoness twins point at me, alternately speaking.
“Yuzuriha said you’re very, very strong.”
“But we can’t possibly believe such a thing.”
“So, we challenge you to a duel.”
“If you can win, we’ll acknowledge you.”
“Well, what do you say?”
Staring intently by the overwhelmingly powerful and beautiful twin sisters, when asked like that,
there’s only one response a mere commoner like me can give.
” Ye, yes. …… ”
“Well said, man.”
“Now, let’s start this duel.”
“The resolution will be either one surrenders, or one dies. Any objections?”
“N-no objections.”
The way they talked about the fight seemed oddly violent, but maybe it was just my imagination.
In any case, this situation provided me, a man, with an opportunity to showcase at least some basic skills to the Amazoness women.
If I looked at it that way, maybe they were considerate of me after all.
Their choice of words was a bit off, though.
Before forming an alliance, it made sense to assess each other’s strengths in a mock battle.
“Suzuha’s brother should be fine, but be careful!”
“B-big brother! Please stay safe!”
I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow at their exaggerated farewell.
It was just a simulated match, after all.
Led by the Amazoness commander, we went outside, where a makeshift coliseum had appeared.
It seemed like every Amazoness in the fortress had formed a circle, creating layers of encirclement, leaving a gap in the center for the battle to take place.
Upon reaching the center of the Amazoness ring, the two women focused on my sword.
“Your weapon is weak, man. I’ll lend you mine.”
“N-no, I’m fine with mine.”
My weapon wasn’t a high-end piece like those of the Amazoness and Yuzuriha. It was just a common one. However, that allowed me to fight without relying too much on the quality of the weapon.
“I’m even okay without a weapon.”
I intended to convey that I could fight without a weapon if needed.
However, at that moment, for some reason, the hostility from the two women swelled.
“Well said, man.”
“To have such confidence against us, the Amazoness… Either you’re a formidable warrior or a fool.”
“Let’s find out.”
“We won’t acknowledge you. Whether you obtain everything from the Amazoness or die –
that’s the fight you’re in for.”
“Understand that.”
“Now, let the duel begin!”
The enraged Amazoness women lunged at me like a surprise attack.
Perhaps they perceived it as me saying, “I can even win without using weapons.”
Even if I tried to explain myself, thr Amazones rushed at me at a very high speed.
Unable to defend with a sword, I improvised.
“Here I go!”
Tripping the charging Amazoness with my foot, I aimed to toss her far away.
Simultaneously, I delivered a light body blow to the other Amazoness, who had attacked with impeccable timing.
My fist plunged deep into the exposed abdomen of the Amazoness, causing her to bend in agony.
“Ughhh!?”
She curled up like a frog squashed on the road, emitting a sound akin to a squashed frog.
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4 (Yuzuriha’s point of view)
Yuzuriha watched the shocking battle unfold.
The two Amazoness commanders were being effortlessly handled by the lone man.
The difference in strength was obvious.
“…I have no idea how strong my big brother really is. Even I, his sister, don’t understand.”
“Don’t worry. I don’t either.”
“If I were to put it in my big brother’s words, he would say that he’s also growing. But with the initial level difference being so vast, he’s like a cloud in the sky – incomprehensibly beyond us, and yet, growing stronger.”
“I understand your sentiment. Very much so.”
Yuzuriha fully agrees with Suzuha’s soliloquy.
Yuzuriha wondered
how much the man truly understood about what he was doing.
After all, the Amazoness were a renowned warrior tribe on the continent. Every child born into the tribe underwent extremely rigorous training from infancy.
Enduring such intense training and reaching adulthood made an Amazoness’s strength equivalent to that of a hundred soldiers, if not more.
Moreover, in Amazoness society, the stronger one held a higher social status.
Therefore, the two commanders leading the Amazoness forces were undoubtedly the top combatants among them.
The twins, according to Yuzuriha’s memory, should also serve as the co-leaders of the tribe.
But he twists those two like they are infants.
Such a thing, even if it’s just one of them, Yuzuriha cannot do.
With her significantly improved abilities compared to a little while ago, she might have a reasonably high chance of winning against those two in a one-on-one duel. However, if she lets her guard down, defeat and death await.
“Ah…! Big brother, he stopped the sword with just one finger now…!”
“…I can’t believe what I just saw…”
Perhaps Suzuha-kun’s brother thinks it’s just a mock battle.
But it’s not the case for everyone else.
In front of them, the two peak members of the super warrior tribe, the Amazoness, are being treated like children by a single man. That’s the only fact.
Yuzuriha painfully understands the feelings of the Amazoness duo.
—It’s unavoidable that Suzuha-kun’s brother can’t be defeated.
The difference in strength is too overwhelming.
I’ve long understood that.
But at the very least, if those two doesn’t land a single strike, as the commander of the entire army and as the tribe leader, it would be embarrassing.
The faces of the Amazoness duo are already distorted.
There was only one person in the room who mistook the liquid pouring out of their eyes for sweat…
“Ah…! This time, big brother is standing on the opponent’s sword…!?”
“…Even those two army commanders wouldn’t be able to do such a thing evenagainst a newly recruited soldier who just touched a sword for the first time today. In other words, the difference in strength is beyond that…”
“…By the way, Yuzuriha-san, can you fight those two alone?”
“Foolish. It’s reckless. While it might be possible to handle one of them, the true strength of those two lies in their incredible combination as twins. Taking them on together would be tantamount to suicide.”
“Yeah, but if that’s the case, what about big brother…?”
Though she expressed her disbelief in words, Suzuha’s gaze is burning.
Come to think of it, Yuzuriha realizes something.
The atmosphere is gradually changing.
The eyes of the Amazoness watching the match seem to be turning into heart shapes…
“Yuzuriha-san. Just to make sure, what do you think…?”
“What is it, Suzuha-kun?”
“…Could it be that the Amazoness tribe, if they find a stronger man, might fall in love or something like that? Is there such a thing…?”
“No, I’ve never heard of such a thing. It doesn’t exist…”
Cold sweat runs down Yuzuriha’s forehead.
The reason Amazoness are said to be cruel to men is because they don’t consider weak men as equal partners.
But what if, hypothetically, a man who is so strong that even their chief would be a piece of cake were to appear?
Perhaps, for the first time, he would be recognized as a worthy mate by the Amazoness.
Though the concept sounds good as “lone wolf,” the reality is a legion of women soldiers.
If suddenly, a one-of-a-kind gentleman were to appear, could it be that, for the Amazoness, he would be the first man they truly recognize…?
“…Haha… No way…!”
Yuzuriha could only force a strained smile.
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