I’ll Live My Second Life!

Sorry about the translation slow-down again. I suddenly got called into a casual job with only 2 days notice, which Ill be working until Christmas. I dont spend that long each day on it but it forces me to wake up before 4AM meaning that Im tired for the rest of the day which in turn makes it rather difficult for the right words to come to me when translating. I have trouble falling asleep early, you see.

Thats more or less whats causing the slow-down actually slow translating.

With the line-up decided, the boys moved onto the next issue.

It was time to discuss their order.

Those guys have kindly told us the order theyre fighting in, said Gorms as he held out a piece of paper.

Vanguard Luca

Second Jerid

Main Kerio

Vice Rizil

General Percil

Ahaha Theyre completely looking down on us Remi said with drooped shoulders.

After seeingthisI just want to show them what were made of.

Slad folded his arms angrily instead.

For once, Fii really seemed to be thinking.

Hmm, she hummed, Ideally Gorms and Doug would both win their matches, leaving the last victory up to us three

To be frank, that was their only real chance at victory.

Out of their remaining members, Fii had a record of 2 wins 10 losses and 33 draws, Remi sat at 22 wins 18 losses and 5 draws, while Slad had 23 wins 21 losses and 1 draw.

Even leaving aside Draw Maker Fii, their ability in combat wasnt the greatest.

Doug, she asked. Do you know how strong the enemy members are?

Hehadcome from the Eastern Dormitory, after all.

Doug nodded in reply.

Percil is strong. Rizil and Luca are about the same. Perhaps Rizil is just the slightest bit stronger. Kerio was the substitute before I left, so Kerio might be the easiest to beat.

In other words, the enemy team was set-up rather offensively.

Kerio is still one of the champions of the entry exams though. And Ive seen him take the top prize in competitions where the others didnt compete, mumbled Remi.

Indeed. Although Dougs presence had forced him off the roster, that really wasnt saying much. Kerios skill was undeniable.

But all we can do is go for it, argued Gorms. Anyway, if Doug and I take out the first and second strongest guys, then you guys have a chance of winning one. More importantly you guys should choose who youre fighting already so you can come up with individual strategies.

That makes sense.

A frontal attack for us too, then?

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Gorms reasoning was sound. After all, there was a bigger difference between the weakest three in each team than the strongest two. If they couldnt minimise this difference as much as possible then there wasnt much chance for victory.

With that, it was decided.

General Doug, Vice Gorms

And then

Guess that makes me the Vanguard! agreed Fii as she flexed her bicep. Well, whatever passed for her bicep at least.

Typically the position of Vanguard was an important one used to secure an early win. With such an important role, Fii was suddenly really fired up.

Yeah See, if we put you in the middle itll just screw up the atmosphere so we can only put you at the front.

The real reason was revealed.

What the heck! What do you mean!

If you have a complaint then show us what you have in the match.

Muu! Of course I will!

There was another reason why Fii was so enthused.

Her opponent was Luca.

That guy made fun of Doug! If I dont greet his head with my sword I wont be able to sleep properly!

Despite what the rest of her team thought, Fii was actually seriously angry, for her at least.

Even with his position as her lackey, Doug was still Fiis friend. As for whether her strange feelings of friendship for him were due to her upbringing as royalty, or simply a quirk of her own was unknown. Perhaps these were even the feelings one would have for their new pet dog.

I dont mind, said a worried Doug.

Well I do, replied Fii.

But Luca is still rather strong.

Dont worry, Doug. Just focus on your own match. Youre fighting the strongest guy, right? Ill try my best too, she replied passionately.

Unfortunately his worries went unnoticed.

And that was how their preparations happened.

The Vanguards were Fii and Luca. Fii was determined to devastate him with her victory.

The Seconds were Slad and Jerid.

The Mains were Remi and Kerio.

Despite Fiis enthusiasm, Gorms was realistically hoping for a victory from either Slad or Remi.

In the Vice match were Gorms and Rizil.

Their glaring from earlier had already determined their moods.

Finally, the Generals match was between Doug and Percil.