The Absolute Speed of a Certain Comic 102

Title: Becoming Famous in One Battle and Causing a Sensation in Orario

The human boy stood before him, holding a sword.

A pair of dark pupils looked at him condescendingly, and the calm expression on his face seemed to indicate that the winner had been determined.

And that was indeed the case.

“The result is decided! The human player Hoshiharu wins the second arena match!”

The host appeared just in time and announced the result of the match.

Defeated.

Kumariki sat slumped on the ground, looking dazed.

He was truly defeated. He lost as a Level 2 adventurer to an ordinary human boy who wasn’t even an adventurer.

Suddenly.

His heart felt empty, and he couldn’t muster any emotions.

“You didn’t lose to me; you lost to yourself.”

Hoshiharu looked at him without any joy or anger in his eyes, as if he didn’t care about the result at all.

“If you were a true warrior, you wouldn’t fall into such a simple trap. It’s just that your mind was confused and your hands were unsteady... You’ve bullied the weak too often, haven’t you?”

Even if facing an opponent several times stronger than himself, Hoshiharu’s heart wouldn’t waver.

In his case, he might even become excited and very eager to win.

Unable to speak.

Kumariki’s eyes were very complex, and he couldn’t refute him at all.

*SWOOSH*

Hoshiharu swung his sword again.

The mask covering the lower part of his face split into two pieces and fell fluttering.

His hand was very steady, and Kumariki’s face was left without any scars, yet he still showed an expression of fear, and his courage was almost completely gone.

“Who is that...?”

Outside the field, those nearby saw his exposed appearance, thought for a moment, and then their expressions changed drastically.

“I remember him! What’s his name... but isn’t he a high-level Level 2 adventurer?”

“Tower Bear Barus! He’s a Level 2 adventurer, a high-level adventurer with a very bad reputation!”

“I thought it was strange. Level 1 usually doesn’t have much pressure!”

Most high-level adventurers in Orario have a certain reputation.

There were so many spectators in the arena that Barus was easily recognizable.

“No, wait a minute, doesn’t this mean...?!”

“He defeated a Level 2 adventurer! And he’s clearly just an ordinary human!?”

“Am I dreaming?”

“Incredible. Isn’t he hiding his power?”

“Isn’t that too strong?!”

The entire arena suddenly became uproarious.

Thunderous applause came from all directions, and cheers resounded everywhere.

“It’s amazing he really did it.”

Shakti was astonished, her eyes gleaming brilliantly.

With her sight, she could certainly see that Hoshiharu was actually just an ordinary person. His physique was weaker than an ordinary person. To defeat a superior adventurer as an ordinary person... She had never heard of such a thing in her life.

“It’s not that amazing.”

An elegant-looking woman came to her side, with an enthusiastic smile on her face, and her eyes fixed on the handsome young man on the stage.

“Since the gods descended to the lower realm to grant Falna, the children in the mortal world have relied more on Falna than honing their skills. As a result, heroes with extraordinary skills like in ancient times have become very rare. This can be considered an evolution of the times.”

“Goddess?”

Shakti was slightly surprised.

The beauty before her, with a beauty surpassing humans, an elegant and calm demeanor, exuded a power that made people want to bow down to her, clearly a god.

Soon after, Shakti’s expression gradually became nervous because she didn’t know what she was thinking.

“Haha, don’t be nervous, I’m just passing by, and my Familia is an agrarian Familia, so I can’t attract a young man like that.”

The goddess licked her lips.

However, that didn’t stop her from developing another relationship with this man.

After years in the mortal world, she had never met a man like that who made her heart race for a long time. She couldn’t miss anything this time.

“What will he do?”

The goddess suddenly expressed her doubts.

Shakti turned and looked toward the ring.

Kumariki or Barus, who couldn’t move, had been taken down by members of the Ganesha Familia at this time. His behavior violated the arena’s rules, and the guild would impose a real stink punishment, and his adventurer qualifications might be revoked, or he might even be imprisoned.

Hoshiharu waved and called the host.

The host approached with a confused expression on his face, but before he could speak, the magic stone speaker in his hand had been snatched from him.

“Everyone here, listen carefully! My name is Nangou Hoshiharu. I am an ordinary person from outside Orario. I have never received any Falna! Remember, this is the key point!”

“I came to Orario for only one purpose, and that is to become a strong adventurer. To do this, I have to choose a Familia to join! But I am not interested in weak Familias. If there are any Familias confident in their strength, please contact me!”

It was announced like a passionate song.

Hoshiharu shouted through the speaker, and his fiery voice spread to the entire audience.

“Wow----!!”

The entire arena finally boiled over like a cauldron, reaching an unprecedented level of enthusiasm!

An ordinary person from outside Orario, with a stunning figure surpassing the gods, defeated a Level 2 adventurer with his powerful swordsmanship!

Moreover, he was looking for a strong Familia to join!

The news was recorded by the entire audience present, then spread to every corner of Orario like a plague, accompanied by endless chanting in the streets and alleys.

Becoming famous in one battle!

A sensation in Orario!

“That boy...”

Seeing this, Shakti could only smile bitterly.

She had just planned to wait for him to come down from the ring before inviting him to join the Ganesha Familia. As long as she was one step ahead and had the Ganesha Familia’s foundation as a first-class Familia, she wouldn’t be afraid the other party wouldn’t join.

But she didn’t expect Hoshiharu to actually tell everyone on the ring that he wanted to join a strong Familia.

This would surely attract serious competitors.

“Haha, it seems that even if I don’t snatch him, when the news spreads, many people will want this boy.”

The goddess beside her raised her pink lips and showed a charming smile.

“The Ganesha Familia must not lose.”

Shakti added as if unwilling to admit defeat.

“The Ganesha Familia is indeed the strongest in the city, but if the Loki Familia takes action, it will surely be a huge pressure, not to mention, once the goddess of beauty also takes an interest... The combined forces of others don’t stand a chance.”

The goddess pointed toward the Babel Tower, with a cheerful smile on her face.

Then, she lifted her feet and walked gracefully towards the ring.

“Where are you going?”

“To contact that boy and see if there’s a chance to eat him up~”

The goddess left the gangster-like statement generously, causing the corners of Shakti’s mouth to twitch.

“Huh… If my Familia’s main god were a goddess, maybe it would increase the chances a bit, but unfortunately, he’s just a male god.”