Chapter 180: the first time I ever saw a person fall in love
The other tag team for the third match, Saints Dalek and Lyle, were standing by at the side of the battlefield.
“No, who are you…”
The Unknown, which had been covered up – Dirk tilts his head when he sees the faces of Mike and Bob, the overseas professional gamers .
Dirk had been preparing himself for what kind of a celebrity he would have to fight since his opponent was unknown, but when his identity was revealed, he didn’t know what his opponent was after all.
“The tall one is Mike. He’s a good fighting game player. And the wide one is Bob. He’s a card gamer with a strange style of play. Both are well-known players in the international ⓟsports community.”
“Pro Gamer. He’s gonna be a tough opponent. And scary looking.”
“Ha-ha-ha. Don’t worry. The saints can get them killed.”
“… No. Me and my opponent are both guys. I mean…”
The Dalek squeezes the hem of the Chinese dress he’s wearing.
“Why am I dressed like this!”
D’Arc is now equipped with a black Chinese dress. Of course it’s no ordinary china dress. It’s been altered in various ways by the lustful hands of the Order of the Sacred Elysian Volunteers.
The skirt is so short you’d think it was trying to hide its contents, and there are slits in the sides.
On top of that, it fits just right on your body, exposing your style to the world. This is a product filled to the brim with the erotic fantasies of adolescent boys.
“I’ve been wearing it, and now you’re telling me…”
“What the hell is this? I don’t care if you make it. But you should get a normal girl to wear it!”
“I can’t let you do this! A girl! Like this! You’re pathetic!
“You’re mad at me? No, I’m not upset, I feel sorry for you too.
Lyle, who is upset, clears his throat and regains his composure.
“Well, this is also an advertisement for the beauty pageant our guild is hosting.”
“Oh, that crazy project.”
The saint is the centerpiece of the project. We want to attract attention and make the project a success.
“Well, I know what you’re trying to do. But… It’s taking me away from my goal of being a man.”
“No, you’re wrong, saint. I’m supporting your goal of becoming a man. That’s why I asked you to dress like that.”
“Huh…?”
What’s he talking about? He looks at Lyle like he’s the Dalek.
“Remember the player named Smokejaw P… Remember a player named P. Smokejaw?”
“Smoke Stripes P… Oeheehee… Ssshhhh.”
Are you settled?
“Well, you know… So… What about him?
“He’s wearing a cute idol outfit. But no one says he’s ‘cute’ or ‘girlie’.”
“I’m sure.”
“There. Why don’t people think he’s cute? Because he has a high level of manliness. True manhood is a matter of what he wears. And I think, saint. Your manhood level has gone up several notches since we first met.”
Masculinity level. Another new concept.
“Come on, get on stage and show me what you got. Show them that you’re as manly as you are pretty.”
“Oh… Oh. All right. I’ll show everyone how cool I am now that I’ve stepped it up a notch!”
Clenching his fists tightly, the Dalek heads for the battlefield.
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Star players Mike and Bob waited with a relaxed attitude for their opponents to come up onto the battlefield.
I wonder what kind of guy he’ll be.
Well… We’ll take care of it.
“But this is our first full-dive VR game. It’s a genre that requires more than just a good sense of the game, you know?”
Then we’ve got the advantage. After all, we’ve served in the military before.
“Ha ha. It must be.”
They are speaking English.
“Anyway, after the first round, you’re free for the day.”
“I got a reservation at a place with pretty girls. We’re gonna have a blast.”
“I love it. Japanese girls are cute, so I’m looking forward to it.”
They are speaking English.
As they chatted, the pair of Dirk and Lyle finally made their way up to the battlefield.
One of them’s a girl… we should be nice to her. What’s wrong, Bob? What’s up, Bob? Bob?”
Mike looks worriedly at his tag team partners, who have frozen like they’ve been struck by lightning.
He froze for a moment, then slowly Bob opened his mouth.
“I’ve decided, Mike. I’m gonna marry her.”
Watts?
They are speaking English.
Mike can’t hide his surprise when his partner suddenly says something he doesn’t understand.
“No, no, no, wait. I mean, she’s cute and all, but we can’t just go in there and get married. She’s a minor, for Christ’s sake.
“Yeah, I know. You’re worried about my nationality, aren’t you? But that doesn’t matter when it comes to love.”
“It’s your ears I’m worried about. No, seriously, are you okay? Marriage isn’t just about you. It’s about what they want. You can fall in love with her all you want, but that doesn’t make you married.”
“Then it’s all right. Look at that outfit. The wide open bosom, the skirt length that just barely skirts the edge. And the slit is so tight. And a nice tight ass.”
“Hmm? Yeah, it’s an awesome outfit, but… But isn’t that just a normal tactic to catch us off guard?”
I think she likes me.
Is this guy stupid?
They are speaking English.
“Oh, come on, Bob. We’re professionals, okay? We do the job we’re hired to do. Keep your personal life out of it.”
“Hey, Mike?”
“What the hell, Bob?”
You think your job is that important?
What are you doing here?
They are speaking English.
Meanwhile, Dirk looks grim when he sees Bob and the others in high spirits.
“I don’t know what you’re saying because it’s in English, but… I feel so stupid.”
“That’s not true (I understand English, so I know what Bob and his friends are talking about).”
“Oh no, I’ve been tricked again… I’m gonna end up like this… I can’t end up like this… [refit].”
What a waste.
Durk feels that he is being mocked and changes his equipment to a white knight’s suit, a generic guardian’s suit. He readies his staff and readies himself for battle.
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“Oh… I changed out of my Chinese dress. You were so cute… I mean, isn’t that a guy? Are you serious? I almost had you fooled. Thanks, Mike. We almost walked into a trap set by the enemy… Mike? What’s up, Mike?
Bob comes to his senses when he finds out that Dirk is a man, and worries about his buddy Mike, who freezes up like he’s been struck by lightning.
“I’ve decided, Bob. I’m gonna marry her.”
Watts?
They are speaking English.
“No, no, no, wait. I mean, she’s cute and all, but we can’t just go in there and get married. It’s a boy, for Christ’s sake.
“Yeah, I know. I know you’re worried about the age difference. But that doesn’t matter when it comes to love.”
“It’s your head I’m worried about. No, seriously, are you okay? Marriage isn’t just about you. It’s about what the other person wants. You can fall in love with her all you want, but that doesn’t make you married.”
“Then it’s all right. Look at her outfit. She’s wearing a slender suit like an adult man wears even though she still has a neutral face with a hint of youthfulness. I can’t help but love the way he looks so grown-up. He’s just my kind of guy.”
“No, I think they’re just trying to get out of their gear and fight us for real.”
I think she likes me.
Is this guy stupid?
They are speaking English.
While the two are struggling like this, the announcement is made that the game is about to start.
Are we on the same side now?
“Just as well. We’re at a disadvantage to begin with. Why don’t you just get it over with?
“Of course. Well, then.”
“Yeah, activate skill–[Saint]!”
As the unique skill is activated, Dalek’s equipment is transformed into that of a beautiful saint.
“What?”
“Oh, Japanese Transform!”
This is gonna be awesome. Let’s be cool about this, Mike.
“Yeah. I’m gonna finish this job, and I’m gonna get that kid back to America.”
“Well, I guess I’ll have to tie you up after work.”
What did you say?
No, it’s just my imagination. Let’s just focus on the fight at hand.
“Oh. I’m going to win that girl’s heart with my gaming skills.”
They are speaking English.
“Skill activated.”
After the transformation, Dalek’s equipment changes to a combination of armor and dress like a fighting heroine in a girl’s anime. His short gray hair grows to his waist, and it emits sparkles and divine particles.
“Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on… What?”
I’m ready. The saint opened her mouth…
Mike and Bob were grabbing each other’s chests and starting some kind of argument.
“Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. I’m the one who’s gonna marry her, okay?”
“Are you kidding me? I wouldn’t miss it if she found out I was a guy and backed out.”
“It’s my imagination. As long as she’s cute, she’s fine.”
“Surely… I don’t have a choice.
“Ah. 5G’s code, you and I will have to have a [death match].”
“Fortunately, there are many arcade games in Japan. Let’s settle this there.”
Great.
They are speaking English.
“Well… I’m like… What?
In the heat of the moment, Mike and Bob logged out of the game.
A few months later, the two of them would join the Order of the Holy Elysium, but that’s another story.
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“Boss. We just got a video letter from Mike and Bob, who are missing.
“… I have a bad feeling about this, but… Can you play it for me?”
“Yes…”
Japan’s a real mess.
