Reincarnated as a Farmer Gamer: Rising to the Top with the Evolution of the Weakest Job that Only I Know About!? - 53.1

At the lunch venue, Geira, with a smug face, is watching us, while Lady Diana looks extremely downcast, and our lady is having her meal.

It seems that the morning incident has become the talk of the school, with even the upperclassmen casting glances our way.

Duels between nobles happen relatively frequently, and many issues are resolved through these duels.

Of course, even in matters between individuals, a representative can be appointed for the duel, and it is assumed that Geira’s representative will be a big man from the same class.

Suddenly, our lady seemed about to say something to Geira.

“Oh, Lady—”

“—Huh? Y-yeah?”

“Geira-sama made a challenge for a duel, didn’t he?”

“Y-yes.”

“They say that refusing a duel can damage a noble’s honor. So—even if you, Lady, try to stop it, it will be a significant loss for the Emblam family.”

“Well…”

After that, she said nothing more, and not a single word about withdrawing from the duel was spoken.

After lunch.

We arrived at the arena.

This was the second time coming here, but… I don’t have any fond memories.

The stands were already filled with many students, including some teachers.

Geira, with a sneering smile, and his subordinates were watching me with their arms crossed.

“You didn’t run away! You farmer scum!”

Well, what a noisy dog.

“Lady—”

“Be-ril…”

“I am the lady’s knight. I will protect you with my life. Well, being a knight is part of it, but… I want you to live a little more freely. It’s not normal that you’ve only had a few meals with your parents.”

“That’s…”

“So, how about living by your own will a little more from now on? —I’m your knight, so I’ll always be on your side and protect you, no matter what.”

Leaving the lady behind, I made my way to the center of the arena.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. Who is my opponent?”

“I am! Ga-ha-ha-ha!”

This guy is the same one who knocked me away before and had made some ridiculous suggestions to Geira.

At that time, I respected the lady’s wishes and avoided causing any trouble, but… this time, it won’t be the same.

Geira and his entourage moved to the audience seats on the other side of the arena, and the big man and I faced each other.

“Good of you to accept. Do you think someone like you can win against me?”

“Huh? Rather… do you think you can win against me?”

The big man’s face turned red with anger.

“How dare you. Last time I was knocked away, but… don’t think it will be that easy this time. I’ll make sure you can’t move for a year!”

“Hmm.”

“Impudent… Start already!”

The student appointed as the referee held a microphone and signaled the start.

“Now, we will begin the duel between the representative of the Count Kuzelia family and the representative of the Count Emblam family! —Start!”

With the signal, the big man charged at me.

He threw a punch with his large fist.

I—didn’t avoid it and took the hit.