[ "It looks like you're struggling a bit~" Roswaal-sensei looked with a smile at the group discussing their strategy: "But rest assured, the final Cavalry Battle is your chance~ for a come~back!"
Just then, the broadcast sounded, announcing that the final event, the Cavalry Battle, was about to begin, and the winning team would receive an astonishing one hundred million points!
Hearing this ridiculous score, Ainz and the others instantly retorted speechlessly: "Then the competitions up to now were completely meaningless!" ]
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〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline, Chaldea〜
"One hundred million points…"
Hearing this outrageous score, Da Vinci was almost too weak to even retort:
"What is this absurdity? It feels like watching Carnival Phantasm!"
So the previous competitions really were for nothing. Such a punchable organizer; amazingly, those people can hold back…
If it were her, she would have already grabbed Mash's shield and smacked them with it. Isn't this obviously just messing with people?
To the side, Romani was equally speechless:
"Don't say that, Da Vinci-chan. At least the competitions in Carnival Phantasm were real competitions."
Didn't you see Emiya Shirou, who won the Carnival race before, successfully make a wish? Although the wish was a bit plain and simple, it proves there was nothing wrong with their competition!
But… why is the final competition always a Cavalry Battle?! It was like that in the previous Carnival, and now here it is again!
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[ But retorts aside, preparations still had to be made.
The burly Ainz chose to actively serve as the horse's head, with Kazuma and Natsuki Subaru acting as the body, while Tanya wore a red headband and rode on Ainz's back as the commander.
Looking at the combination before her, Albedo, who had complete confidence in Ainz's strength, didn't say much: "We leave the rest to you, my Lord!"
Viktoriya stood by the side, cheering for Tanya: "Major, we're counting on you!"
At the same time, Rem and Emilia were cheering for Natsuki Subaru: "Subaru, do your best! Don't push yourself too hard."
Although this pre-battle mobilization scene looked very harmonious, once the camera shifted to Kazuma's side, the style changed abruptly.
"Kazuma, just be a good horse and get ridden, get beaten to a pulp, and then come back to ride…" Darkness said, getting more and more excited as she spoke.
Meanwhile, Aqua stood by with a look of complete indifference: "I'm tired, hurry up and finish this, chop-chop."
Kazuma turned his head to look at his team, feeling like he was about to go crazy: "Why does it feel like only my treatment is wrong?" ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"With teammates like these, it's not hard to understand why Kazuma doesn't want to go back…"
Watching Kazuma's teammates, whose style was so different from the rest, everyone felt a bit embarrassed for him. There was no helping it; the contrast was just too stark!
Everyone else was offering warm words of encouragement, while Kazuma's side was constantly roasting him, piercing his heart as deeply as possible.
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〜Gabriel DropOut World〜
Gabriel stared at the combination before her in a trance, muttering somewhat dazedly:
"Could this be a brand new Sentai team… Earth Sentai, Fellow Countryman Ranger?!"
Good grief. Although their methods were different, the four who had all come to another world had actually formed a squad. This gave her the illusion of stumbling onto a Tokusatsu set.
However, in a certain sense, this combination of fellow countrymen from Japan was invincible. After all, this is the Earth Sentai—totally the protagonists!
〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
Watching this somewhat strange scene, even Cu Chulainn couldn't help but retort:
"Speaking of which, is it really necessary for Kazuma and Subaru to act as the horse's body?!"
No matter how he looked at it, this combination seemed like two big shots and their deadweight baggage.
After all, with Ainz's massive frame and Tanya's tiny body, the two brats following behind couldn't even support anyone; they were just tugging at the robes.
Red A nodded in agreement:
"Indeed, it's unnecessary. After all, Kazuma and Subaru don't seem to be able to fly, so their mobility is a bit poor…"
Although Tanya has a small body, at least she can fly! With her extreme mobility, she would actually be better suited as the horse's body.
"Actually, it doesn't matter who acts as the body, considering the opponent has Reinhard."
Tohsaka Rin didn't hold much hope for their victory.
Who knows if, in the middle of the fight, the opponent might just say, 'I have the Divine Protection of Riding'…
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[ On the other side, Felt had formed a team with Reinhard and Chris: "Alright, boys, let's go!"
With a gunshot from the teacher, the match officially began. However, both teams tacitly remained still, instead harboring a question.
"What about Class 3?!" Kazuma subconsciously looked towards Class 3's camp.
Under the large pavilion, only Yunyun was seen, obediently squatting on the ground, hugging her knees, completely out of place with the lively atmosphere of the sports festival.
Her entire being was shrouded in an atmosphere of loneliness, her eyes looking somewhat hollow and numb.
At this moment, Kazuma finally realized the problem and said in a low voice: "Don't tell me Class 3 only has Yunyun?" ]
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『 Viewers of Countless World 』
At this moment, everyone outside the video felt as if they had been stabbed. It felt incredibly heartbreaking…
It really makes people want to cry, Yunyun!
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〜A Certain Magical Index World〜
Realizing it belatedly, Misaka Mikoto looked at the screen, wanting to cry but having no tears:
"If Kazuma hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten there was a third class…"
This lack of presence is a bit too low, isn't it? It's really too tragic, Yunyun!
Seeing this, Kuroko couldn't help but reach out to wipe a tear from the corner of her eye:
"Looking at Yunyun's figure gives me the illusion of Robinson Crusoe stranded on a desert island!"
She's just one step away from writing SOS on the ground in front of her, Yunyun! No, wait… Robinson Crusoe at least had Friday to talk to; you really have nothing!
Doesn't matter who; someone please hurry and save this distressed little girl! Yunyun's hollow eyes look like she's about to die inside!
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[ Despite this, the two teams soon began to clash. After constant back-and-forth maneuvering, no one was able to snatch the other's headband.
Subaru suggested letting Ainz deal with Reinhard, thinking that using a dispersion tactic might offer a sliver of a chance for victory!
Just then, a broadcast announcement came through. Pandora's Actor, Vanir, and Roswaal had also formed a team to join the ongoing match.
Seeing the teacher's team, Ainz was stunned: "Pandora's Actor?!"
Pandora's Actor also waved at Ainz: "Mein Vater!"
This scene left everyone dumbfounded, and they all turned their gazes to Ainz, looking completely surprised.
Seeing the situation, Reinhard immediately proposed an alliance to Subaru: defeat the teacher's team together first, and then duel one-on-one.
Chris also looked mischievously at Kazuma: "That's how it is, so I'm counting on you too, Kazuma!"
"Chris…" Seeing Chris say this, Kazuma hesitated no longer: "Yeah, I got it!"
This scene caused Aqua, who was on the sidelines, to puff out her cheeks in displeasure: "My status is being threatened." ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Rest assured, your status as the comic relief has yet to be shaken by anyone."
Regarding Aqua's status in Kazuma's team, people from other worlds shrugged indifferently. That's something she never had to begin with.
Aqua can only bully undead like Wiz; if a few fierce-looking ordinary humans came along, they could probably scare her to tears.
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〜OVERLORD World〜
Seeing his own creation, Pandora's Actor, appear, Ainz was instantly confused:
"I'm still a student, but he went to be a teacher?"
No matter how you look at it, this is wrong. It's completely upside down. So this round is actually a high-end father-son match?
He knew Pandora's Actor's strength, and the Duke of Hell, Vanir—the head of the seven Dukes of Hell who commands hell—is also incredibly strong…
Now, only Sensei Roswaal, whose strength is unknown, and Rerugen remain, but since they can be teachers, they shouldn't be weak.
This is bad. Looking at it this way, this really is a high-end match!
Logically speaking, he should be casting a few buffs on himself right about now.
〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
"Speaking of status…"
Watching Aqua lying on the sofa, hugging a wine bottle, Kazuma couldn't help but stroke his chin and fall into deep thought:
"Come to think of it, in the beginning, I seem to have always treated her as a pet."
A useless goddess who loves causing trouble and can't help with anything—it's just like raising a husky as a pet, tearing down the house every now and then.
And he always ends up saddled with huge debts for various inexplicable reasons because of Aqua; paying off her massive debts is definitely not just a one-time or two-time occurrence.
It's just that after spending a long time together, he realized their personalities were somewhat compatible in a trashy way, and they gradually became quarrelsome, competitive frenemies.
Although he didn't want to admit it, after spending so much time with this useless goddess, she did indeed have a tiny bit… just a smidgen of status in his heart.
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