Superbia - Prince of Votaria - Sun End

Superbia - Prince of Votaria - Sun End

Chapter 7 - Master and Servant

While the cheers became softer soon after the match ended... After the bookie left, the servant didn't move from there as he was in a daze. When Superbia-san walked over to the servant, he spoke to him with a stern look. 

Superbia: You, tell me honestly about what kind of bad thing that you've done. 

Servant: ...!! Superbia-sama... Why are you here? 

Superbia: Just hurry and answer me!

The servant shrunk down from Superbia-san's menacing look and then, he started speaking. From what he told us... During the matches between the teams of the Kingdom of Sins and the Kingdom of Judgement*, he's been helping out in making the teams lose on purpose. 

T/N: Lucien, Micaela, Camilo, Adiel and Dulfer's kingdom

Servant: The man said that if Superbia-sama participates, he'll bring harm to Superbia-sama just like he did to me...! But, Superbia-sama said that he won't be appearing in the first place. So, I thought that if I play my cards right, no trouble will come onto Superbia-sama... 

After hearing him say that shakily, Superbia-san looked down at the servant from above and spoke. 

Superbia: You fool! Just who do you think I am!? If you call yourself my servant, then you should've put more trust into your own master!

The words that he said were filled with self-confidence and dignity... 

Chapter 8 - Secret Training

-Flashback-

Superbia: You fool! Just who do you think I am!? If you call yourself my servant, then you should've put more trust into your own master!

-Flashback-

The servant that was helping with the fixed games and was being threatened by the bookie, he deeply lowered his head after hearing Superbia-san's words. 

Servant: M-My apologies, Superbia-sama......

Superbia: Is that why you were acting so strangely with that half-hearted attitude? Then, act more dignified. 

MC: Were you trying to protect Superbia-san? 

Servant: ...Yes... My deepest apologies. 

Superbia: Seriously, how foolish... You should've told me about it from the start. I'm tolerable towards the people below me. 

After patting the servant's shoulder with a wry smile, Superbia-san's expression instantly turned sharp. 

Superbia: In that case, I'm going to have to roast that bookie. Looks like I'll have to appear in a match. 

MC: Eh!? Even though you didn't want to... 

Superbia: I can't let him think of my own followers as just yes men. 

When he turned towards me, Superbia-san's sharp expression softened up. 

Superbia: Now then, now that's been decided, MC, you're going to help as well. I'm going to make you see what'll happen if you make me mad!

As he crossed his arms, he made a daring smile. 

MC: Um, but I think it'd be best if you don't do anything dangerous... 

Superbia: Oh, are you worried about me? How cute. Let's see, then I guess it'd be best to put you on the same team as me, so that you can watch over me. 

MC: Eehh!?

(I'm going to be put on the same team as Superbia-san!?) 

Superbia: Alright. It's been decided! Even though people enjoy it, I hate it when people pour water all over you. Otherwise, those who fixed these games won't be the only ones getting crushed!

After Superbia-san said that intensely, he closed his mouth. 

Superbia: But, keep this a secret from everyone until that day. Got it? 

MC: Yes... 

(Will it be okay? Even though it'll be my first time doing Kliver...) 

Even though me nodding was a good thing, I was filled with uneasiness... 

After I was suddenly added as a member yesterday, practice started with anticipation for the match. But... 

Superbia: Stop idling away over there! The next time you do that, you'll be doing a 20m run 100 times!

Team Member: Eek!

(Superbia-san is so strict...! But...) 

Superbia: You guys over there, be more aware of what's behind you and get in formation. Also, use your powers to do a feint beforehand. It's an old trick that's used to confuse the opponent. 

Team Members: Yes!

I was impressed by how he's been giving out such precise directions. 

(Just like what I thought from when we were watching a match, Superbia-san really does watch over the teams. Also, his directions are so precise that even I, a first timer, can do it properly.) 

Despite his strict coaching, he doesn't make them overdo it. 

(Somehow... I'm having fun.) 

When my heart skipped a beat, I ran alongside the team in the meadow. Although, my gaze looked towards him by reflex...

Superbia: ... 

Suddenly, my eyes met with Superbia-san's. 

(Huh...? What was that? Just now, it felt like he was tilting his head to the side oddly from looking at me.) 

Superbia: Okay, break time. Once you've rested up, we'll be moving onto defense practice next. 

As his voice echoed throughout the meadow, a team member ran up to him. 

(Could it have been my imagination?) 

I looked at him again, but Superbia-san was already looking away from me. 

(I shouldn't, I need to focus on practice right now.) 

When I said that to myself, I followed after everyone... 

Chapter 9 - Unexpected Results

When the short-term practice went by before I knew it... The morning of the match finally arrived. 

With crowds gathering in the center of the field, the teams of the Kingdom of Sins and the Kingdom of Judgement stood in rows. 

Field Announcer: The Kingdom of Sins team, due to poor health, there'll be a substitution for the queen's piece. Joining in as a member will be Superbia!

When that announcement was made just now, there was suddenly an uproar among the arena. 

Spectator 1: What was that!? How did we not see that coming!? 

Spectator 2: The Prince Superbia!? That guy makes things unexpected!!

While being the center of people's gazes, Superbia-san showed himself onto the field from the entrace majestically. 

MC: Superbia-san!

Superbia: Fufu... MC, look over there. 

When he told me that after I ran up to him, he pointed towards the audience near the corner of the field. Over there was a certain bookie with his face all pale. The groups of people with bloodshot eyes that had made some bets went up to that bookie and punched him in the face. 

Superbia: ...What a nice feeling. This'll make him learn the hard way to stop doing idiotic things like fixing matches. 

MC: But, Superbia-san... If he does something to get back at you... 

-Flashback-

Servant: The man said that if Superbia-sama participates, he'll bring harm to Superbia-sama just like he did to me...!

-Flashback-

When I remembered what the servant said, I became uneasy as I looked up at Superbia-san...

Superbia: Stupid. Those kinds of people are unexceptional cowards. That servant may have acted haughtily, there's no way that guy can do anything to me... Also, if by some chance that he did something to me and my servant, he'll be getting twice the amount of a punishment. 

MC: ...I see. 

The moment he looked at me with a smile that was overflowing with self-confidence to reassure me... 

Referee: Now, let the match begin!

Just as the referee said that loudly, only cheers excitedly broke out among the grounds... 

Last Chapter - Victory Reward

-Flashback-

Referee: Now, let the match begin!

-Flashback-

Along with the cue of the match starting, it became heated up among the field... To determine who'll be starting first, both team captains stepped out from their teams. 

Superbia: Come on, you go respond to the audience as well. 

MC: Eh? 

When he patted my back that was stiff with nervousness, I raised my face. 

Superbia: This is where all the psychological warfare starts. 

After my ears warmed up when he whispered that to me within the close distance, I braced myself. 

(As expected of Superbia-san.) 

Suddenly appearing, everyone couldn't take their eyes off Superbia-san while he was participating in his casual clothes. 

-Flashback-

Superbia: I don't need to wear the game uniform. I'm picky about my clothes after all. Well, since I'm suddenly participating... Everyone will be okay with it. I may stand out a little, but I'll be taking away the audience's hearts. 

-Flashback-

It was just as he said... Superbia-san has taken control of the atmosphere in the field. 

Superbia: It's almost time. 

The moment the referee made the signal, each of the players moved into position. 

Superbia: Well then, MC, once we get the feel of victory, let's go on a date!

MC: Eh!? 

(Did he say date just now?) 

When I blinked in surprise from what he said so suddenly, Superbia-san smiled. 

Superbia: Isn't it obvious? Since I'm working so hard, I would like at least one reward. 

MC: Do you mean you want to be rewarded? 

His unexpected words made my heart throb. 

Superbia: Such a troubling girl. Even though it's my principal to not repeat what I've said once. It'll be a victory reward. Got it? 

When he suddenly made a masculine expression, my heartbeat only became faster... 

......

Soon after the match started, things were progressing along quickly. As Superbia-san was hastily claiming victory, I was desperately trying to catch up. 

Superbia: You're doing well. We'll be going all out now!

Then... Ever since this match started in the field, it has been decided for it to have the fastest victory claiming record. 

......

Spectators: WAAAAHHH!!

As the grounds were trembling from the loud cheers that broke out, we were overjoyed about our victory. 

Superbia: Well, that sure was rough. I'm glad that everyone enjoyed themselves. 

MC: Yes, it was really exciting!

While looking at the spectators that were cheering, Superbia-san combed up his hair that was drenched in sweat satisfied. 

(He really is beautiful...) 

As I was looking at him, his gaze stopped at me. 

MC: Ah... 

The moment I thought about saying something... He strongly held my shoulder. 

MC: ...Superbia-san? 

Superbia: Do you remember what I said before the match started? 

MC: ...A date. 

Superbia: That's right. 

Since it was right after the match ended, Superbia-san's body was warm as if he was burning up. 

MC: ... 

When I felt that warmth, my heart throbbed again... 

Superbia: I won't force you to say it. 

While I was silent, he said that sulkily a little. 

MC: No... I just really don't know what to do. 

I felt my cheeks becoming warm from what I said myself. 

Superbia: Dummy... I'm okay with it because it's you. 

MC: ...

He placed his lips over mine. From the deep warm kiss that he's never given me until now... I only felt heat rising up in my cheeks as my noisy heart felt like it was about to explode. 

MC: Superbia... -san... 

When it became hard to breathe, I lightly hit his chest and our lips slightly parted. 

Superbia: What? You still don't believe me even after giving you a kiss like that? 

MC: T-That's not what I meant. But, doing it in a place like this...

As he looked at me with his yellow-green and blue eyes that were emitting a mysterious look... I couldn't bring myself to speak anymore. Then, when he snatched a kiss from me again while I was distracted... He whispered deeply in my ear.

Superbia: Having you toy me around... You're pretty much a little devil. 

MC: ...!!

(Just now...!?) 

When he suddenly said that with a masculine tone, a sweet numbness went up my spine. 

(...To think my heart would go fast like this. I really do towards Superbia-san...) 

When I slowly looked up, Superbia-san was making a satisfied smile. That face was the most beautiful out of anything... 

Superbia: That's a nice face. 

When he gave me another deep sweet kiss, there were sudden uproars of cheers from the audience. He surely expected that as well... Despite that thought, today was the most I've felt myself becoming intoxicated by happiness... 

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