Not Your Perfect Prince
Skull Crusher's

"Didn't you like it, honey?"

Looking towards Vanessa who asked with an innocent expression and teary eyes, Reinhart felt her heart ache.

"It's not that I don't like it, honey. It's too precious."

Reinhart said softly. But in his heart he was worried.

'This is also too dangerous! What if I accidentally kill a noble child in the tournament? The great war against the Silver Moon Kingdom?

Holy bullshit! I obviously don't want that kind of chaos to happen!'

At that moment, Cindy's firm and respectful voice sounded.

"Just calm down, Prince Reinhart. I'll help the Princess to talk to His Majesty the King."

Looking towards Vanessa who could cry at any moment, as the knight who had been guarding since the princess was very small, Cindy felt unbearable. Although the weapon was powerful (ignoring its danger), but it was not an item as important as the ancestral heritage of the Emerald Sea Kingdom. So, just think of it as a gift so that the relationship of the two kingdoms becomes more familiar.

Most likely Vanessa is still forgiven!

'Actually you're on which side, woy!'

Seeing Cindy supporting Vanessa, Reinhart cried out inwardly.

The young man felt the katana in his hand no longer looked beautiful. Not only did it look gloomy and dark, it felt heavier than before!

(But only because of the psychological burden)

Pointing back at the katana, Reinhart looked towards Vanessa and said.

"I can accept this gift. However, I won't use it in the tournament."

"Eh? Why???"

Vanessa tilted her head, looking confused.

"I don't want to accidentally slash and kill another participant."

Looking towards Vanessa who was half in disbelief made Reinhart only able to smile bitterly.

"It seems that you have the confidence to defeat your opponents, Prince Reinhart?"

Hearing the question, Reinhart looked at Cindy. The female knight gestured with a blink of an eye. It seems to give him a backing to convince Vanessa.

This made Reinhart even more confused!

'Which side are you on?'

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Reinhart said with a calm expression.

"Of course, I have faith. Other than that ..."

Reinhart began to take out a set of silver armor complete with a silver magic sword encrusted with diamonds. The items were the armor and weapons that the silver-haired prince should have used in the original game.

"If I want, I'll use this set when fighting."

Reinhart said in a relaxed tone. Actually, the reason why he did not use those items was because he felt unnecessary. His appearance was also too conspicuous. In addition, if it is scuffed or damaged, the cost of repairing it must be expensive.

Yep. The latter reason was the most powerful reason that Reinhart was reluctant to use it.

"Thank God ..."

At that moment, Vanessa said in a relieved tone.

Reinhart felt somewhat confused when she saw the relieved expression on Vanessa's face. Just then, he suddenly glanced towards the various items that the little girl had brought for him.

'So ... He's worried about me?'

Thinking of this, Reinhart felt her heart grow warmer. He advanced and gently stroked Vanessa's head as he said.

"Thank you for your help, and I'm sorry to worry you, Vanessa."

"Shehb ..."

Sensing a gentle touch from Reinhart, Vanessa closed her eyes. He laughed with a happy tone.

"So, it turns out that Prince Reinhart is the type who likes to demean his opponent."

"..."

Hearing Cindy's words that seemed to worsen his reputation brought Reinhart's movements to a halt. Looking towards the knight, he couldn't help but ask in a cold tone.

"What do you mean, Knight Cindy?!"

Looking towards Reinhart who was staring at him coldly, Cindy closed her eyes. The corner of his lips lifted before finally saying.

"It's nothing."

After a few short conversations, Vanessa finally brought Cindy back. However before returning, the girl continued to ramble about her appearance. Tell Reinhart to perform better, not just to show charm, but also for his own security.

Saying that, Reinhart escorted Vanessa away until the front door.

***

Next day.

In the top sixteen, the match will be conducted in the giant Colosseum. It certainly also adds to the fighting spirit of the participants, yes .. except Reinhart.

'Really, it feels like being a rare primate that's in a zoo.'

Sensing the gazes of many people directed at him, Reinhart smiled wryly.

The jet black armor was complete with a black robe that was better than the previous armor. Reinhart's performance was immediately in the spotlight. Although not as luxurious as the other participants' armor, the armor was clearly better than the one he was wearing before.

It's just that, instead of bringing a positive impression, Reinhart's appearance even brought a negative impression.

Especially for the fallen participants and teenagers of his age who watch the game!

"That's Skull Crusher."

"Yes. It seemed that he had deliberately used mediocre armor all along to insult his opponent."

"As expected of a Skull Crusher, it's really cruel!"

"..."

Various discussions are heard. Only, the nickname Skull Crusher made the corners of Reinhart's lips twitch.

The reason why people called him that name was his way of fighting all this time. Except in the first game against Cornelius, the young man did not have much attacking movement.

Instead, other than using the Lightning Lynx Step to dodge a sword or magic attack, the young man used his hands to directly cover his opponent's face. Then slammed it into the arena floor viciously.

Do it many times until unconscious!

Thus, Reinhart immediately earned the nickname "Skull Crusher" which left many other participants terrified.

Not afraid of losing, but afraid of having his head crushed and played in front of many people for not being able to use their abilities to the fullest.

After all, Reinhart would not easily let them talk much or give them time to cast high-level spells.

It was completely instantly destroyed on the spot!

At that moment, the loud and excited voice of the host was heard.

"On the left side, there are participants from the Star Light Academy, Reinhart!"

"On the right side, there are participants from the Blue Storm Academy, Octavius!"

"The game will start in three, two, one ..."

"START!!!"

At the moment the bell of the match sounded, Reinhart instantly drew the sword at his waist. His expression became increasingly cold.

It immediately made the host, the referee, and the audience surprised!

The lightning energy coated the sword in Reinhart's right hand and both feet. At the moment when the young man was about to step forward, a loud voice sounded.

"I'M GIVING UP!!!"

"..."

Hearing those words, the giant Colosseum instantly became silent.

Everyone immediately stared at the figure of the young man who raised his hand with a nervous face. The young man was the representative of the Blue Storm Academy, Octavius.

"..."

Even Reinhart who wanted to perform better to show that Vanessa had nothing to worry about was silent in place. Not at all know how to respond.

Ignoring everyone's expressions, Octavius wiped the sweat on his forehead. Having a relieved expression on his face, the young man thought.

'The Skull Crusher was even already terrifying without a weapon. Why pull a gun? Does he want to humiliate me for giving him that nickname?

Sorry, Dude! I'm not that stupid.'

Octavius thought proudly.

If Reinhart knew what the young man was thinking, he would have already vomited blood from anger!

It's just, in the end, Reinhart ...

Get into the top eight without doing anything.

>> Connect.