#614 A Successful Promotion of an Industry

And so, the first Otherworldly Wrestling Tournament came to a successful conclusion.

The intrusion of the mysterious heel wrestler Pandora suddenly disrupted the final match.

A new angle (plot) was set up in which the legit wrestlers who had participated in the tournament banded together to fight back.

First, I entered with a dropkick, and in the middle of the fierce battle with Pandora, my tag team partner, Selena, joined the fray.

In addition, Pink Tonton, whom we were supposed to fight in the finals, came to the ring as support. Finally, with the participation of Princess Letasreit, wearing her Miss Bean Crush mask, we ganged up on Pandora.

It was an extremely unsportsmanlike and unjust fight and was hard to tell who was the bad guy. Still, the audience was delighted, perhaps because they were so fed up with Pandora’s behavior.

Anything to defeat a hateful character is excusable.

Anyone who can make the whole audience share that atmosphere is a true heel.

Not only that, but Pandora had the strength to compete with us even if she was outnumbered.

No, she was strong as heck!

When I first went ahead, I immediately felt I was no match for her. 

I was able to sense the overwhelming difference in our strengths.

That’s why Selena came to my rescue right away, but the two of us still weren’t enough. Pink Tonton joined us, but it was only until the princess’ support came that we finally had a chance.  

Actually, it felt more like she alone was doing most of the work... 

I thought I had become much stronger since I came to this world, but...

It looks like I still have many barriers to overcome.

Acknowledging this reality was part of this event’s significance. 

After all the matches ended, I could see the look of satisfaction on the audience’s faces as they got up from their seats and left.

This is what Pink Tonton and Princess Letasreit were saying–it’s important to entertain the audience. 

To top it off, all the wrestlers lined up to shake hands with the audience at the exit. 

The most popular was, of course, the masked Letasreit. There was a long line of people unknowingly shaking hands with a princess (confidential info).

Pink Tonton was the next most popular, and I was third.

I’ve gained my own fans?!

I wondered why, but maybe it was natural since I made it to the finals?

Princess Letasreit had fans of all ages, both male and female.

While Pink Tonton was popular among older men returning from the battlefield and ladies, many young men came to shake my hand.

Pandora was also in line, but everyone was throwing stones at her.

We made sure to interact with our fans, and the whole event went as planned.

That night, we threw a party to celebrate.

We clinked glasses and drank beer while laughing heartily.

I was stuck with drinking barley tea because I’m still underage, though...

In the corner, Pandora was also chugging her drink...

“Why am I even drinking with these people? And what was that ruckus in the afternoon all about? They dared to curse at mighty Pandora, ruler of the world, and even threw stones...?!”

“Thanks, Pandora! Thanks to you, the event was a huge success! What we needed was a sacrificial pawn with a twisted personality, after all!” chummily says the unmasked Princess Letasreit to Pandora, drinking in desperation.

“Stop acting over-familiar with me. You’re the one who planned today’s absurdity! You were the first person I met after my revival; since then, I’ve been plagued with misfortunes! Take responsibility for this!”

“Aww, what are you mad at me for? That I used a leg spread on you as a finisher? You’re a female wrestler; can’t you laugh it off?”

“Don’t say it out loudddd! I’m already trying so hard to forget about it... Ahh! Having my legs spread in front of that many people... AHHHH!!!”  

Pandora collapses in agony as she recalls her humiliation.

Well, I’m not gonna pay her any more attention, so I’ll just go back to enjoying myself.

“I bet it’ll be fun drinking with Selena... Huh? Where is she?” 

I look around the banquet hall, but Selena’s nowhere to be seen.

She should’ve also been qualified to attend the banquet as one of today’s wrestlers.

Where did she go?

Maybe the restroom?

I’m worried, I should go look for her.

... (some searching going on) ...

I looked everywhere and even went outside to find Selena talking to someone in a deserted place!

The person she’s talking to is... Miss Belena, Selena’s sister whom she hasn’t seen in years!

Oh, I get it...These blood sisters must have a lot to catch up on. In that case, it’d be best to leave quietly because it’d be highly tactless to interrupt a family reunion...

Huh? There’s one more person.

It’s Miss Batemy, the tailor who makes comfy undies!

If she’s here as an escort, does that mean this isn’t the part where the sisters have their tear-jerking reunion? 

I’m going to get closer and listen in!

“I see, you’ve been assigned to such an important department.”

“Don’t tell anyone, okay? That place is where all the wealth of the world is concentrated. But if you really want to tell someone, go ahead.”

“Make up your mind, sis.”

What are they talking about?

“Still, I never thought you’d be there. The saint’s farm is the end goal that Momoko has been pursuing for a long time. We weren’t even sure if it really existed...!”

“The saint’s farm?!?!?!”

I reflexively reacted to that unexpected phrase. 

Selena, Miss Belena, and Miss Batemy violently reacted to my response and activated their bloodlust.

“Who’s there?!”

“Eavesdropping? Some people really have bad manners!”

“Now that they’ve heard everything, we can’t let them live! Search and destroy! Oryaaaa!!!”

In an instant, a magic chain restricted my movements, and a magic-filled fist came at me!

It was as if the fist’s illusion, which had grown as big as a huge rock, was closing in on my entire body!

“Huh? Momoko!”

But the incoming fist stopped.

I was sure my whole body would’ve shattered if it hadn’t stopped.

“Well, the thing is... I was curious where you went, so I looked for you...!”

Selena said our opponents in the first round weren’t serious since they didn’t use magic. Had they done so, this would’ve happened, huh! 

I get it now.

We would’ve been knocked out in a split second if they had used magic!

The rules saved our lives!

“Momoko...Were you listening to our conversation just now?”

“Yes! You even mentioned the saint’s farm! It exists, after all!”

I was summoned to fight for the Human Kingdom, but after its downfall, my second goal was Saint Kidan, which I pursued for a long time.

The saint’s farm, where he’s said to live.

Who knew I would get a clue from the most unexpected place!

“...Lord Saint lives in a secluded place, far from the general public, and has no contact with the mundane world. He wants to live a quiet life without war or other worldly concerns.”

“Therefore, even if you were to plead to Lord Saint for the revival of the Human Kingdom, he wouldn’t listen to you.”

Reviving the Human Kingdom...

Indeed, there was a time when I sought the saint for that.

However, during my journey, I encountered various people and found that everyone was living more peacefully and contentedly after the downfall.

I would rather the Human kingdom not be restored than for it to become a catalyst for disorder in the world again.

But I still want to reach the saint’s farm in order to achieve the goal I’ve had for so long...!

“Tell me! How can I go to the saint’s farm?”

“Hmm, I can take you there if you want?”

“Just like that?!”

“With Belena’s transportation magic, you can get there in an instant.”  

“Seriously, just like that?!”

Whaa...

Aren’t they being too lax about this...?

I thought I’d have to climb a mountain or two and tread a perilous path to get to the place I’ve set my sights on all my life...!

“Are you sure? You’re bringing an outsider without informing Lord Saint himself...?”

“Eh, I’m sure it’s fine. People have been awfully casual with their visits lately there.” 

For real?!

What should I do?!

This chance is a coincidence, so to speak. If I let this opportunity pass by, I may never chance upon something like this ever again.

On the other hand, achieving my lifelong goal so easily also bothers me...!

“...How about this, then?”

“Princess Letasreit?!”

When did she get to this place supposedly empty of people?!

She looks like a badass as she munches on that dried squid!

“Beat me in the ring, and I’ll take you to Saint’s place as a bonus for the championship belt. Tempting, right?”

“What?!”

To think the princess is also acquainted with Lord Saint!

If you think about it, Princess Letasreit was executed as a war criminal. If you take a moment to wonder where she’s been all this time, she’d have to be very well hidden from the public eye, or there would be a big fuss.

They said earlier that the saint’s farm is a secluded place away from the general public.

It’s the perfect place to hide a princess thought dead on the surface.

“All right, I challenge you!”

Another thing I learned from this show was that Princess Letasreit’s strength is real.

She is far stronger than a heroine like me!

She’s just a princess, so how?!

“But that’s enough of a wall to overcome! I will surely defeat you in the ring and pave the way to the saint’s farm!”

“I’ll go with you, Momoko.”

Selena!

“I’m one of your party members. It’s natural for a party member to pitch in. Let’s fight together!”

“Thank you, Selena! That tag team title will be ours!”

We shake hands firmly.

I suddenly feel like I can take on the world!

“Kukuku... now we have a stable situation for the stars Momoko and Selena to compete in the tournament... It’s a stepping stone for our fighting organization to conquer the world!”

Princess Letasreit smiles wryly.

“Letasreit... You’ve adapted a promoter’s mindset...!”

“The way she is scheming things makes her seem more like royalty. I never expected her to exert her influence toward the world once again under such circumstances...!”

Anyway, I can clearly see the path to the saint’s farm, and it’s so motivating!

Just you wait and see, world! Soon I will floor Princess Letasreit in the ring and win that championship belt!

...Huh? My adventuring activities, you ask?