Return of the Former Hero-Chapter 113. Former Hero – Restores the Spirit

[Haruto! Do your best!] (Sharon)

I’m heading to the stage for the 3rd round preliminary match and as usual….. No, Sharon looks more energetic this time around.

[Leave it to me.] (Haruto)

I turn around and see Sharon’s face.

With water magic, although it was cleaned thoroughly using Sharon’s handkerchief, I did, on this lovely girl’s face and mouth…..

Whoops, I should stop.

My wild kid who had been calmed down with great effort might reawaken.

[Then round 3, start!]

The referee’s shout rung out and the 3rd round has begun.

The 3rd round opponent for me was a man with bulky muscle and a body one size greater than mine.

[Haaaaa!]

Quickly closing the gap, he attacks first to win.

However, since I’m being watched by a cute girl, it’s his misfortune that he’s up against me.

Like the 1st and 2nd round, I can defeat him in an instance but I want to show a good performance. This is a sad saga for boys.

The fighter fought fiercely by punching repeatedly.

Having advanced to the 3rd round doesn’t always mean he’s strong.

That’s a lot of punches and each one is shrouded with a tinge of magic.

However, I avoided it all with paper thin distance, and while all of it has good angle, I managed to beat them all off.

[ Kuh……! ]

All my attacks were completely warded off and didn’t even hit? thought the fighter.

Right at that moment, I launched a kick from below.

And at the same time, I also threw a punch to the fighter’s chest.

Though the fighter was blown away spectacularly, he didn’t fall off the stage.

It’s because I deliberately chose to do so.

As the fighter was breathlessly crouching at the edge of the stage, firmly looking at the contender, I raised my left hand, palm facing up then bend my thumb inwardly.

Afterward, I bent the remaining four fingers quickly.

Uwa, how cool is that!

I’ve always wanted to do that.

[ Gu….uoooo ! ]

The provoked fighter got up with a determined look on his face.

And so, just like that, he attempted to use his strongest attack..

But of course… I’ve also prepared a counter.

It wasn’t such a flashy blow but my counter had hit his body with a loud thud, making the fighter crumble to the floor.

[This is it!]

I won.

Moreover, I didn’t make a fool of myself, so it’s a cool victory.

I leave the stage coolly and walked toward Sharon.

When I see Sharon’s face, there is admiration or at least I thought so.

Just according to the plan… !

[It’s awesome, Haruto!… but why didn’t you take him out on the first blow? Making a strange showy gesture too, isn’t it like making fun of the other party?] (Sharon)

Ugh…

At first, it seemed that my good sides were shown but my vain and exaggerated acts hit me from behind. 𝐟𝐫𝗲𝙚ｗ𝚎𝐛𝙣𝐨𝙫𝘦𝗹.c૦m

Ugugu..

That’s a lot..

[We, well. I guess it was wrong of me.] (Haruto)

I choose to reflect obediently.

[Un!] (Sharon)

Sharon looked at me, a smile bloomed on her face.

What’s with that smile ?

What on earth has made you smile so much?

I feel that something is wrong but I choose not to pursue it.

Afterward, I participated in the fourth round, when the real challenge usually begins so to speak.

Once getting to this part, there is 3/23 chance of meeting acquaintances. That can end up badly, but my opponent is someone I know nothing about.

No, although I can’t confirm whether those 3 managed to win three rounds or not, they should be doing just fine if no problems happened.

Afterall, according to Sharon’s info, after round 4, the matches will be held on a bigger stage. Really a brilliant piece of work.

[Haruto! Awesome!] (Sharon)

Upon seeing me going down towards the stage, Sharon raised up a shout and jumped at me.

I catch her and place my hand on her waist.

[Thanks.] (Haruto)

I thank Sharon as I hold her.

[Haruto!] (Tanya)

By the way, without me noticing, Tanya had suddenly arrived nearby.

With Sharon on the other side, they both create a ‘mugyu’ sensation when they hug me.

Oh.. the feeling of these breasts.

[Haruto, you managed to qualify for the main event. As expected!] (Tanya)

The big Tanya says so and gently strokes my head.

Oi, stop it. Can’t you see that I’m not a kid ?

[Well, so. What about Tanya?] (Haruto)

I suppress the urge to brush off Tanya’s hand from my hair, and ask.

If I brush her hand away, Tanya will part from me and I’ll lose those feeling of her body pressing to mine.

[I’m still not done yet. One more match to go.] (Tanya)

Without me asking and seemingly got tired of it, Tanya let go of my head.

Inevitably, she also stopped pushing her body against me.

Che.

[I see. Do your best!] (Haruto)

[Yup! It will be an easy win!] (Tanya)

Hey, that’s the flag of someone who’s about to be defeated.

Besides, you don’t know yet but if you say that while you are in front of Sharon who did not qualify, Sharon will feel dejected ….

[Tanya is also awesome! Do your best from now on! As for me, I already got defeated.] (Sharon)

[Eeee?! Sharon was defeated!? By whom? ] (Tanya)

[Eetoo, to the Hero.] (Sharon)

[A ー?To that guy? Yosh, alright. He’s going to get taken down by this me!] (Tanya)

[ I, I don’t feel bothered losing to him but….but, alright, I’ll have to trouble you! ] (Sharon)

[Aye! I’ll take him down for sure! ](Tanya)

Was it unnecessary to feel worry ?

Sharon doesn’t seem to be that sad either as she talked with Tanya happily.

I guess, I was just getting carried away by my feelings.

But at such times, wild children like Tanya, who is simplistic and optimistic, are easy to understand.

[Wait wait. Sharon’s enmity; should I be the one to bear it, right? I’ll be the one who will perfectly defeat Leon.] (Haruto)

While I’m at it, I tried to play along with Tanya.

[Eeee ? ! Wait a minute, Haruto too?] (Tanya)

[Hahaha! Then when the time comes, we’ll see who gets to avenge Sharon and defeat that guy!] (Haruto)

When I’m acting cozy with the two girls, I felt a strange aura.

I thought that something was wrong but the other participants who were around were sending gazes laced with the “What’s with that guy, just go die” curse.

Fu..

Such a vengeful gaze, it’s not effective on this former hero.

I don’t care. Send more.

Wahaha.

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Afterward, Tanya also managed to pass the preliminaries safely.

Leon and Aura seemed to come up on top without any problem as well.

After the preliminary round is over and when all members meet, Sharon and Leon were slightly awkward to each other for a while but quickly got over it and started talking like usual.

There is no worry about trouble arising as well.

On our way back, after separating with Leon’s group, Sharon and I, along with Tanya, headed back to our hotel.

I also thought about joining Celes and Rithina but we abandoned the idea since it was too crowded.

At first, once preliminary was over, we planned to go back so there would be no problem.

[Oh, yes, I heard it from Laurier before but ….] (Tanya)

While the three of us were walking on the main street extending from the Coliseum, I heard Tanya saying that she remembered something.

Heard it from Laurier? What is it ?

[After fighting, does Haruto go into heat?] (Tanya)

Ha?

To that unexpected question by Tanya, I freeze momentarily.

[Ah. That. I also heard it too ] (Sharon)

Eh?

Sharon also seems to have heard a similar thing.

Te, no no, wait a second.

That Laurier, I don’t get what you are trying to… do.

By the way, it looks like there was such a thing before ….

I remember!

After the fight against the golem dragon.

No no, isn’t this just misunderstanding on Laurier’s part ?

Anyways.

Those people, just how much misinformation had spread? I really have to put a stop to it. Don’t they know it’s embarrassing?

[Ah. After the second round, a short time ago also….] (Sharon)

Sharon began to remember, making me nervous.

No no no, wait. Wait a minute.

That one, it’s not really like that.

[Yep. I can smell it.] (Tanya)

Eee?!

Towards Tanya’s remark, both I and Sharon froze.

She can smell it?

For real?

I unconsciously try to sniff myself.

As expected, I can’t….

The sense of smell of beastmen is scary.

Normally, don’t you know that Tanya and Mina can sometimes be ill-tempered?

For example, in the middle of the road, sneaking about with everyone’s underwear secretly and doing things by one person.

Hi.

Sharon is Sharon, she’s trying to hide the blushing on her face..

[I know how you feel. Because it’s been a while since my last real battle, my body is getting hot.] (Tanya)

Tanya says so as she pats my shoulder.

Is, is that so ?

[So, how is Haruto feeling now?] (Tanya)

Tanya whispered in my ear.

Hi.

This girl, with the body which strangely matured and became adult-like, along with her sexy voice.

Me?

How do I feel, you ask ?

What the hell, are you inviting me in?

Fine!

I, while looking at Tanya, laugh.

Tanya, upon catching my gaze, also laugh.

[You two make horrible faces! ] (Sharon)

Sharon puts up a Tsukkomi but this is 2 against 1.g

Sharon has no way of winning.

Sharon was caught by Tanya with me and we, the three people, disappeared from the main street towards the back alleys of the entertainment area.

At a time like this, the structure of the city, which I had the good idea to research immediately after arrival, became useful.

Preliminary surveys are important.

Tomorrow is the main competition. Let’s do our best.