「Later, Jii-san. I’ll come back again!」

I left behind a single request to the Jii-san for a『Weapon.』

「…….What a weird Ojou-san. But, what’s with this… This nostalgic feeling?
……Fumu. Just like what the Oujou-san said, this world is…」

He’s the only Jii-san that I needed to talk to.

「This is really well-made, huh… Really.」

I looked over the sword that I had asked Jii-san to forge.

「With this, the『Drops』 will be just like if I was using a 『Stick』」

This is the weapon that I had asked Jii-san to forge.
It is the sword that I’ll use in the tournament, the『Nisemono no Ken.』
During 『My First time,』I wondered about whether I should partic.i.p.ate in the tournament.
Even without the best weapons, I could win just by using my own strength.
Who would’ve expected that I’d reincarnate and end up back at the beginning for『My Second Time.』I felt despair, but as a result of having so much free time I decided to join the tournament I had ignored during『My First Time.』

And what came to mind was『Shibari Play』
First, I was to use neither my『Skills』 or 『Magic.』
So, in order to not use either accidentally, I had my “Seishinryoku no Suuchi” emptied.
And, in order to cancel my “Seishinryoku no Suuchi’s” ability to recover itself I even equipped a cursed item.

Then, the weapon.
I used the 『Stick』 I had picked up as is and entered the stage. However, it had the opposite effect I intended by making me stand out.
Remembering that, this time I had the Smithy Jii-san that has taken care of me since『My First Time』forge a 『Nisemono no Ken,』and decided to use it and see how things turn out.

Even though I was only using a『Stick』that time, I easily rose to Rank 6.
Thus, I gave up and resigned midway [Gave up because of how easy it was and resigned from the tournament], deciding instead to continue to level up my 『Nitou Ryuu』 skill and move the story forward.

「But, this is now『My Third Time.』It’s only by a little, but I think I got stronger compared to before……」

There is no level further than 99, so something like a real change in strength may be impossible.
However, talking about 『Experience Like』 strength, 『My Third Time』 feels stronger than 『My Second Time.』

For example, the enemy’s attack.
After being attacked many many times, I’ve found that I can remember the attack patterns of the monsters I’ve encountered.
It seems I can even remember the Last Boss Demon lord’s complex attack pattern?
My power is already G.o.d-like, I guess.

「Somehow, it’s nothing… Also, I need a『Binding Object,』something that the enemy can’t understand…」

The Arena’s entrance.

In the end, without coming up with any plans, I arrived, then went over to the reception desk in order to enter.

(The partic.i.p.ants are…)

I gazed at the partic.i.p.ants list.
How should I put it…… It’s the same, huh…
I also checked it『My Second Time.』
And what’s more,  this time I’m not aiming to win.
I’m just reaching for around Rank 100 only.
While avoiding standing out, but still showing that I’m capable, I’ll make some country and rich people take me on as a『Mercenary.』 Achieving around that level of『Popularity』is my goal .

I’ll continue as a 『Mercenary』’til the world discovers that I am the『Best Swordsman,』 and until that time I’ll be working towards making my own country.
After establishing my country, I’ll a.s.sign a reliable Elderly Jiji as the Minister and leave the management of the country to him.
Then, I’ll be relaxing in my kitchen garden while protecting the equilibrium, I imagine…… .

Ah, then I think I’ll ask the Blacksmith hut Jii-san to be the minister, huh.
What’s left is figuring out how to lure Graham and Lily there…… .
However…… .

(Erinu may be…… Impossible huh……)

The Ojou that’s always thinking about the country, always looking up to her parents, and is loved by the people.
I am also one of the people that was taken in by Erinu’s beauty.
It’s because she’s Erinu that she’ll betray neither Country, citizen, nor the Emperor.

Furthermore, I am in an 『Un-understandable Mysterious Female Setting.』
The me that’s not a hero can’t double-cross or meet her.

(……Fretting about things won’t make anything happen. Ushi!)

Bachin! [Slap]

I vigorously slapped both of my cheeks, and entered the arena.

I waited in the partic.i.p.ant’s waiting room.
I still have some time ’til it’s my turn.
I opened the stats window while sitting on the sofa.

Then, I chose an item.
I used the item called 《SP Pot.》
Instantly, I felt my powers escape.

《SP Pot》 consumes all the 《SP》 one would usually use to cast 『Magic』 or activate a『Skill,』it’s primarily an emergency  recovery item when used.
Usually, if you save your《SP,》 and stay in inns and the like, you will fully recover your Seishiryoku as you go on adventures.
Well, what is it?
It’s something like when you’re at home preparing to go on an excursion and decided to make coffee. Then, during your excursion you can have a warm coffee, or something like that?

……It’s not, huh.

I used this 《SP Pot》 in order to empty my 《SP,》 a step that’s needed in order to engage in『Shibari Play.』

Next.

I chose an item with a skull mark next to it  from the item list.
I then equipped this item called《Drain Badge.》

This 《Drain Badge》 is a cursed item, and it hinders the user’s ability to recover《SP.》
This is usually used against an enemy because it hinders the recovery of《SP》and also plays a role in lengthening the amount of time their《SP》is blocked.

But there’s a certain limit in that 《SP》 will still be regained mid-fight.
That’s why, even a good Madoushi who is under the influence of this item can excessively use magic without hesitation.

They’re strong, you know, the Madoushi.

Like in a certain RPG, but without being treated as if they were the economizing poor. (TL: not sure, burned out by the fast translate.) (Ed: I guessed…)
Even a (Madoushi) Magic soldier is heinous to face by itself.
But they’re one of the more advanced level occupations.

（Ushi. Then, the other one is……）