Sword Saint’s Disciple Volume 4 Chapter 8

『Neil-san still doesn't wake up yet?』(Cathia)

『Yes, he doesn't wake up』(Fina)

A whole day has pa.s.sed after that training.

According to Lior-san, it doesn't seem easy to wake up so soon.
Although we have meals prepared for Neil-san so that he can eat when he wakes up.
But for the moment, they have all gone in Lior-san's stomach.

Finsan inevitably must stay in the room to take care of him.

『Cathichan』(Fina)

『Yes? Finsan』(Cathia)

『I got tired』(Fina)

『Yes?』(Cathia)

『I got tired.
Take care of Neil for me』(Fina)

…She got tired.
Well, I think that it's not a problem.

『So, I will watch over him instead of you, Finsan?』(Cathia)

『Let's wake him up』(Fina)

『Eh? Uhm… is it okay to wake him up?』(Cathia)

『I don't know but I will wake him up』(Fina)

Neil-san has slept all day yes, so he should eat or drink something soon.

But Neil-san is deep in sleep, he doesn't move at all.
He lays down straight on his back and is in a beautiful sleeping phase.

『No, I do not care anymore』(Fina)

Finsan pinched Neil-san's nose it as if to close it off.
She showed no hesitation.

『um~ga~… sū~…mu~』(Neil)

Neil-san had a slightly pained look and then breathed through his mouth.
No effect.
He doesn't wake up.

『Well then』(Fina)

This time she pinched Neil-san's cheek.
With all her strength…

『Um, so hard. It's not stretching…
When Cathichan's thing is so soft and smooth』(Fina)

『I~ra~i~re~fu~, Fi~na~san』(Cathia)

Neil wrinkled between his eyebrows painfully.

However, he doesn't seem to wake up.
I also got involuntary collateral damage.
And then Finsan called out loudly to his ears while striking his cheeks.

But “there is no response (It's just a corpse)” (Refer)

『Hmm, this is the last resort! Cathichan, stand there』(Fina)

『?』(Cathia)

『A little more to Neil's side』(Fina)

I moved as instructed by Finsan and stood right by the bed.
What are you going to do, Finsan?

『THIS IS MY ALL-OUT ATTACK』(Fina)

『Uwa!』(Cathia)

I took a heavy tackle on my back with a rather good feeling.
I couldn't withstand the weight of both of us, I lost my balance and fell on Neil's sleeping bed.

『……Ah』(Cathia)

Even though I have tried to avoid hitting on Neil-san…
However, my upper body protruded forward right on Neil-san's face.
After staying in that situation for about two or three seconds, I used all my power to push up both me and Finsan, who glued on my back.

『What are you doing?
What are you doing!?
Finsan!』(Cathia)

『I wonder if I can wake him up this way』(Fina)

『There's no way someone will wake up like this!』(Cathia)

Even though she has tried many things and Neil-san didn't wake up.

Why would he wake up from something this degree?

『What a nice feeling it is?
A dream?
No, the reality?
I feel like something warming up my soul and I wake up!』(Neil)

As if to betray my expectation, a high-tension voice echoed from behind.

Neil-san got up!?
…you gotta be kidding me.

『See? He wakes up right away, isn't that fine?』(Fina)

…
Finsan, do you think you have the right to say such a thing?
Even if you say it's mischief but there are lines that must not be crossed.
Like just now…

『… ….』(Cathia)

『Hey, Cathichan. Why are you stay silent?
Why don't you say something?』(Fina)

It's “out” (Out in EN)

Until I can return this body to that girl, I don't feel like inadvertently touching the opposite s.e.x.
Even if it's Neil-san, who I have a close relationship with.

『Er, um, what is this situation?』(Neil)

『Neil-san, don't you know that there's something better left unsaid?』(Cathia)

『Cathisan?』(Neil)

I answered Neil-san, who just got up, with a low voice and I turned again to Finsan.

『… ….』(Cathia)

『Uhm…, You are scary Cathichan
You are expressionless, your eyes are sharp, so powerful…
…it's so scary!』(Fina)

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Three days after Neil-san woke up.
Today we are going to show Neil-san's accomplishment (result) and I will have a fight with Lior-san.

It was Lior-san who set up the same day.
It seems that he planned to use this a warm-up.

The first 2 days were used to recover Neil-san's physical strength

And yesterday was the Aura training.

Now Lior-san and Neil-san are standing opposite each other.
We are now at the biggest practiced place in the dojo.

『Okay, Koya (Roar)*!』(Lior)

Lior-san sticks out his teeth and roars.
He equipped the iron gauntlet, that he didn't use in a simulated battle with the challenged students.

Indeed, at that time, he used bare hands.

『Yes, please take care of me!』(Neil)

Neil-san used a large Damascus sword.
There are a lot of superior students coming to watch this fight.
And it seems like the city's inhabitants also come to watch as well.

This is a wide dojo, but there are too many audiences now, it becomes a bit cramp.
Even if there are lots of spectators around, those two still stand in the center like nothing.
I'm somewhat envious their thick nerve.

Yes, I really do.
Because after this, I will fight in the same situation.

『Finsan, maybe I should go back after all』(Cathia)

『No』(Fina) (T.N: Raw is “you shouldn't” but I think just “No” is stronger)

『… ….』(Cathia)

An immediate reply?
But aren't you also fidgeting a while ago?
And now you tell me so.

『Hmm?』(Cathia)

Suddenly, a familiar human figure appears on my sight.

『What's wrong? Cathichan』(Fina)

『No, I think it's Nanashi-san…』(Cathia)

『Where, where, where?』(Fina)

I felt that I could see Nanashi-san in the audience.
If that person is involved, it would explain the number of audiences.

『It may have been my imagination, I am not so sure』(Cathia)

『Well, he is a stalker.
Even if he is really there, we can't still find him easy』(Fina)

『 Isn't that right?』(Cathia)

Well, it can not be helped.
Rather than that, right now I care more about Neil-san's fight.

At that moment, the sound of the strong steps on the floor sounded in the dojo.
The inside of the dojo becomes quiet.
Neil-san rushed towards Lior-san.
Oh, that's fast!

It is very different from before.
His aura, which was roughly released at random before, now has a certain will and burns out fiercely at Neil's body.

The two clashed and a sharp metal sound echoed.

Neil-san is behind Lior-san after the slash.
It seems he moved pa.s.sed Lior-san with the momentum.
On the other hand, Lior-san isn't moving even a step from his position.
He defended Neil-san's sword and didn't do anything else.

『Neil, you pa.s.sed.
I can't find the opening to counter…
However, if you can withdraw after that attack there will be no problem』(Lior)

I had told him to prepare against counterattacks of the opponent last time.
From the attack just now, it seems like he has changed the way to attack.
It was hard to counter because he didn't slow down his speed from the start to the end.

『The power is good too』(Lior)

Lior-san said that lightly.
And then…
The Gauntlet crashed and fell to the ground.

『Oh, this is perfect.
How do you think, Cathia?』(Lior)

Do I have any complaints?
His expression seems to say so.

As soon as Lior-san calls for me, the surroundings are staring at me.
UUuu…
I have to get used to it soon.

Well, in order to destroy the Gauntlet, Neil-san's Aura must exceed Lior-san's Aura at that moment.
If it's a normal person, his sword will break when it clashes with Lior-san's Gauntlet.

I think it was a very strong blow.
The fact, that Lior-san couldn't find the opening to counter, means that he can balance speed and power.
There is nothing wrong with this, I'm really satisfied with result that Neil got.

『It is amazing,
It's unquestioned the best result in four days.
And to think Neil-san's Aura can even surpa.s.s Lior-san?』(Cathy)

『 Ha ha ha, that's good!
Neil, how is it? Do you want to have a serious fight with me?』(Lior)

『No, no, thank you!
If you seriously fight, I will be killed instantly!』(Neil)

『I don't tell you to fight right now.
Whatever… I'm looking forward to it (fighting Neil when he is stronger)』(Lior)

『Yes,… uhm, Lior-san, Cathisan, thank you very much.
I will never forget this training』(Neil)

Neil-san right now is strong enough to deal with most situations.
And next is my turn to fulfill the promise.

(T.N: My imagination of Lior)

『I have been waiting for you, Cathia. Are you ready?』(Lior)

『You are highly motivated, aren't you, Lior-san?
How about the rules?』(Cathia)

『Of course, until either one of us dead…
Hey, it's a joke, Fina.
Don't look at me like that.
The one who struck land a great hit first wins.
And it's an all-out fight, using weapons freely』(Lior)

『Weapon?』(Cathia)

『 Don't worry, I wore armor』(Lior)

The surroundings are really surprised by Lior-san's statement.
Perhaps they have never seen he uses protective gear before.
Don't you overestimate me too much?
I thought about this before, but what if I can't meet your expectation?

『I must go all out.
My intuition says it's necessary to fully prepare before fighting you』(Lior)

『I hope that I can meet your expectation though…』(Cathia)

I still have little experience.
I don't know how strong my opponent is…
But for the time being, I have no choice but to fight.

Lior-san started wearing his armor.
It seems to be made of metal. Is that…?