第１７０４堀：認識を改める (Part2)
「What kind of martial art doesn't kill?」
「You're asking the wrong person. Back home, the priority is to subdue targets without killing them. It's only right for judgments to be handed down by the judiciary, not by soldiers tasked with maintaining public order.」
「…I understand the logic, but wouldn't that lead to more soldier casualties?」
「That depends on the environment. In Weed, carrying weapons is generally not permitted, and at most, it's a knife. Something of that caliber can be handled. Fortunately, so far, no Weed police have been overcome by such criminals.」
「Yes. There haven't been any so far. Well, there have been injuries, of course.」
I answered Yuki's words honestly.
As I'm also responsible for the intelligence division, I am well-versed in this kind of information, so there is no error.
「So, it's quite effective.」
「What's the point of doing that in combat training?」
「It would be difficult if our abilities were evenly matched, but there's no reason to deliberately injure an opponent you can afford to hold back against, is there?」
「Guh.」
It seems she finally understood the reality of the situation.
This means Yuki doesn't even need to get serious against Holy.
「Now, I believe you've grasped my true strength. Vilia, you'll join in and move with full effort as well.」
「Mhm, mhm. More data is always better. As things stand, we understand nothing, so move with all your might~」
Yuki announced that the real challenge was about to begin, and Agil, beaming, was fully prepared to collect data.
Indeed, the current data only revealed the brilliance of Yuki's movements; Holy's were utterly indistinct.
「Holy. My brother, despite appearances, is quite formidable in combat. If you don't fight seriously, you'll just be tossed around like that again.」
「…It seems so. Vilia, do you have any advice?」
「…To face my brother, you must not stop. Furthermore, high-power, wide-area magic spells are useless, and long-range attacks are also ineffective. Your vision will be obscured, and he will exploit that opening.」
「That sounds like everything is useless, though?」
Haha, it's not wrong to hear it that way.
Yuki being invincible is wonderful.
But… I can't really look after him, can I?
Orelia and the others, listening to Vilia's words beside me, also had wide, astonished eyes.
Well, if they didn't know Yuki's true strength, their surprise is understandable.
「No, there are countermeasures. Do not attack in large numbers. Do not use grand techniques that obscure vision. In other words, there is a slight possibility with a small group engaging in close combat.」
「But I was just easily thrown, wasn't I?」
「That's because you were alone, and Holy, you were also caught off guard. Throwing one person requires a certain amount of movement, and that creates an opening.」
「…Indeed.」
That's right.
As Vilia stated, if one intends to defeat Yuki, one must never position themselves in an open area and maintain distance.
He will instantly seize your actions with magic.
Therefore, Her Majesty Seraria and Deryu have stated that close-quarters combat in a confined space, like a stage, which restricts movement, is the most effective approach.
Indeed, in combat training where they were restricted—Her Majesty Seraria to a sword, and Deryu to her fists—Yuki declared his defeat to both of them.
Yet, they claimed they didn't feel victorious at all, as it was only after such specific conditions were met that they achieved it.
「Is the strategy meeting concluded? After you've faced me once, you'll also spar with Orelia and the others.」
「「「Eh?」」」
Orelia and the others showed expressions of surprise at that statement.
It was an unexpected turn of events…
「It will be more beneficial for Holy to spar with various individuals for experience. My wives say that if she only faces me, she'll lose her confidence.」
I truly agree with that.
Yuki is simply too strong, after all.
Now, shall I bring the astonished Orelia and the others back to their senses and prepare them for combat?
After all, they were so concerned about Yuki just moments ago, so they truly must grasp their master's capabilities.
Holy's abilities are about on par with Orelia and the others.
I'm quite worried, but let's have them do their best.
For Yuki, it was just a warm-up, so he felt quite relaxed.