(Ryoto's pov)
My spider-sense went into overdrive. I instinctively did a backflip, avoiding incoming ssh. I ended up in a famous Spider-Man pose which came naturally to me. The attack left a rge mark on the ground. Did he try to kill me?
Zastin: "Now you... Ryoto. Show me your true skills in a real fight!! Are you ready?"
With some difficulty, I picked up the mini truck and threw it at Zastin. He sshed through the car as if it was butter. The only thing left of the car were pieces of metal.
Zastin: "You are strong for an Earthling, but it's still not enough."
Ryoto: "True, that's why I'll try harder."
I rushed towards him, and he sshed at me once again. Spider-sense warned me about it beforehand, so I didn't have a hard time dodging it while still approaching. I was finally in range to punch him, and my fist was getting closer to his body, but he managed to block it with his sword. He was an experienced swordsman, after all. If an amateur like me could nd a punch on him without any trouble, he wouldn't be a royal guard.
As soon as my hand hit his sword, I jumped while doing a flip. I nded on his other side and tried to make him fall by sweeping his legs, but he avoided it by jumping. While he was in the air, he wasn't just waiting for me to make a move. He attempted to ssh me, but I jumped back and distanced myself from him.
For a few moments, we didn't move from our positions and were waiting for the other to first make a move. At this moment, I looked at his aura, and... it was massive, the biggest I've seen so far. It had the same color as La's aura, but it looked more dangerous.
I wanted to test out my spider power, but it looks like I'll need to use my eyes to complete this quest.
My eyes opened slowly, revealing their unusual appearance. Zastin flinched a little at their sigh, but it just showed how good of an instinct he possessed.
Ryoto: "Let me tell you something, Zastin. I really admire your loyalty to the king of Deviluke, but what I hate the most is forcing someone to do things they don't want to. That's why I'm pnning to win."
La: "Ryoto..."
Zastin: "Then let me tell you something as well. In our short exchange, I concluded that while you are a powerful warrior, you are still inexperienced. You move mostly on instinctively, but it looks like you didn't use your full capabilities. I still can't approve of your marriage to La-sama. A husband to La-sama can't be a spineless man. He will be the ruler of countless pnets that are right now under king Deviluke's care, but if you managed to defeat me..."
Ryoto: "Say no more..."
There was a leaf flying between us. We decided to move at the time leaf would touch the ground. We didn't need to say it out loud to understand it.
We waited patiently for the leaf to nd. With every sway, the tension rose, but both of us were oblivious to what La was doing. Even with All-Seeing Eyes of God, I'm still a human, and I was focused on both the leaf and Zastin.
The leaf finally reached the ground, and at that moment, we dashed at each other, but...
*BAM*
Zastin tripped but not because he was clumsy, but La deliberately tripped him.
Zastin: "What are you doing, La-sama?
As both of them were arguing, I heard something inside my head.
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*PING*
*QUEST FAILED*
Failure: You'll try to Rickroll on any possible occasion.
Duration of punishment: One week
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'Karen, what do you mean!! Wasn't a quest completed?'
Karen: "Is your reading comprehension so low? The quest said 'defeat Zastin in battle,' and the battle ended before it was concluded, so the quest ended in failure because you didn't defeat him. Did you understand everything, or are you too stupid to comprehend something so easy?"
'...I just asked, how was I supposed to know it?'
Karen: "Use your head."
Why do I even bother with her?
La: "I used the marriage as an excuse so I I wouldn't have to go back, at first that is but after hearing what Ryoto was saying and how hard he was fighting just for my freedom..."
La turned to me.
La: "I think I really can... marry you, Ryoto. I mean, I want to marry you!!!"
Ryoto: "La, We're no stranger to love. You know the rules, and so do I. A full commitment what I'm thinking of. You wouldn't get this from any other guy. I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling. Gotta make you understand. Never gonna give you up. Never gonna let you down. Never gonna run around and desert you."
'...'
Karen: "Hahahahahaha, I can't believe it worked so soon. I know you wanted it to end up like that, but it's still hirious to witness a Rickroll in such a serious situation. And you know what's the best part. It's going to st for a week. Hahahahahahahaha."
What did I do to deserve a system like this?
As I was having a 'conversation' with Karen, La hugged my arm.
La: "I'm gd that you are feeling the same way. It's decided then."
Zastin: "I lost Earthling. It is my duty to follow king Deviluke's orders... Thus I was oblivious as to how La-sama felt, or rather, I knew but tried not to think about it, but you would risk fighting me for her freedom. I admit my loss. I don't know if the countless husband candidates from pces all over the universe all agree with it, but I will report to king Deviluke myself... that we can entrust La-sama to you! You who not only truly understand La-sama's feelings but also feel the same way as her. Your words truly moved my heart...!"
And so he left, leaving La still hugging my arm between her bust that was 89 cm, by the way. I could easily see her three sizes with my eyes.
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*PING*
*TITLE ACQUIRED*
Title: "Fiance of a princess"
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