Chapter 712: Public Duel, Fujido Kagamishiro

The specific matters of the joint military exercise have been discussed for three hours. The military exercise area, participating troops, specific exercise content, etc. were all discussed. The first formal meeting ended. However, before the end, Shu Mu Xuanwu proposed that in order to show the friendly relations between the two countries and deepen the understanding between the two militaries, a public real-life competition should be held.

Cornelia instantly judged that the other party was trying to regain the ground and use this to undermine Bunitalia's prestige, so she decided to refuse.

Unexpectedly, Yang Hui agreed immediately. Although he was puzzled, he still kept his doubts in his heart. It was not until everyone dispersed that Cornelia asked Yang Hui: "Why do you agree? The other party is obviously trying to set a trap for us. "

"The 'pirate' incident will definitely cause an uproar in Sakura Country, but this fire is not enough. If we want to cause chaos, we need to add more fuel."

"This public contest? Well... it is indeed possible. The military's supernova turned into a pirate to be executed in the blink of an eye, and the public contest failed miserably. The strength and credibility of the Sakura Kingdom's army will definitely be questioned by the people, but... Can you win?"

Because she had obtained detailed information in advance, Cornelia could guess who the opponent planned to send without having to think too much.

Todo Kaishiro, who has defended Sakura Country Kendo Champion three times, is known as the "samurai born in the wrong era" and is a world-famous kendo master.

"There is nothing to admit. No knight in the empire can be his opponent." Yang Hui shrugged and said to Cornelia, "The knights in the empire are undoubtedly elites, but most of them are outstanding in military operations. Kaishiro Toudo is indeed a genius, even Bismarck will not be his opponent in pure swordsmanship."

"Then you still agree?"

"So I'm going to meet him."

"Nonsense!" Cornelia cursed loudly, "You are the noble prince of the empire. What does it mean to compete with a commoner in public? Are you planning to discredit the prince?"

"Sister, please calm down, okay?" Yang Hui was speechless. Logically speaking, Cornelia was not the one who valued the blood of the royal family so much as the royal family in the imperial capital.

"Hmph! How can I calm down? The opponent is a world-famous martial arts master. Once you lose, have you ever thought about the consequences? I don't know what you are planning, but I can tell you clearly that your The plan will end here, and your privileges, your subordinates, your knights, everything about you will be taken back, even your royal status!”

Yang Hui understood that Cornelia was worried about him.

"Don't worry, Sister Huang, you have seen my strength before."

"...I admit that you are very powerful, Yang Hui, but this is a martial arts duel, not a Knightmare! We competed in swordsmanship when we were children, but that was still a child! How old are you? How come you have been studying kendo like Todo Kaishiro for decades? The expert comparison?”

"Alright, don't worry, Sister Huang, have you ever seen me do anything that didn't hurt me?" Yang Hui continued to calm Cornelia's excitement.

"Huh~" Cornelia sighed calmly. Yang Hui really didn't fight an uncertain battle, but it was really hard for her to believe that Yang Hui could defeat Toudo Kaishiro.

"Let's do this, Sister Huang, let's make a bet."

"...No gambling."

"I haven't said anything yet!"

"...You have never lost a bet with others since you were a child. I will not be fooled."

"Uh...ah haha."

"And...I won't gamble with your future."

"...If I lose, I will be your adjutant and all my people will be yours. How about that?"

"..." Cornelia looked at Yang Hui with scrutiny in her eyes.

Cornelia's heart was moved when she said that every one of Yang Hui's knights was a very outstanding talent, including the children who had not officially joined the knights and were sent to study and train around the world by Yang Hui.

Moreover, Yang Hui served as her adjutant, which was something Cornelia had always dreamed of accomplishing. Until Yang Hui became outstanding, Cornelia could not find anyone who could compare to him. Apart from Yang Hui, no one else was qualified to serve as her adjutant. Her lieutenant.

"What if you win?"

"If I win..." Yang Hui thought for a while, but he really couldn't think of anything to win. Cornelia still owes him a request, and there is really nothing else he wants.

VIP? The only people he liked in Cornelia's hands were her knights, but they were all Cornelia's die-hard loyalists, so it would be useless to come.

Want money? Forget it, now he and Cornelia are definitely the poorest princes and princesses. They are all invested in the development of the new generation of Knightmare and the manufacturing of thirteen special machines. Even Lelouch and Nunnally are The royal family members who can lead have more salaries than them.

Want power? The power in Cornelia's hands is the army, and it was given to her by Charles DI Bunitalia. She can take it back at any time, and it is not as powerful as the power in her own hands.

"If you win, no matter what you do in the future, I will support you unconditionally." Cornelia said proactively when she saw that Yang Hui had been thinking hard for a long time without giving him an answer.

"Huh?" Yang Hui was confused now, "Are you sure?"

"I am sure."

"Even if I want to overthrow the empire?"

"……Yes."

"..." Yang Hui was silent again, and after a long time asked Cornelia, "Why?"

"No reason."

"...Because you are a woman?"

"Because I'm a woman."

"……good."

No matter what reason or purpose Cornelia has, Yang Hui cannot refuse this bet. This world is not shallow and quite chaotic. Cornelia is an indispensable part to ensure the stability of this world.

As for Cornelia's breach of contract... Yang Hui believes that she is not that kind of person.

After the bet was made, the two people's thoughts were either complicated or simple. No one knows except themselves, but one thing is certain, the two of them are not thinking in the same direction.

…

The next day, the base training ground of the joint military exercise was crowded with people, and reporters were aiming their cameras at the center, waiting for the arrival of the two protagonists.

"It's the fourth prince!"

"All hail britannia! All hail britannia! All hail britannia! All hail britannia!..."

Yang Hui and Fujido Kagashiro appeared at the same time, but compared to the uniform cheers of the Bunitalia Empire, the cheers of the Sakura Kingdom for Fujido Kagashiro were much weaker. They didn't look like an army at all. They were just like a normal concert or a ball game, with only names being called out, and there were even people standing on the bench waving flags.

The first game between the Holy Bunitalia Empire and the Sakura Kingdom was decided.

Yang Hui and Fujido Kagashiro, the parties involved, turned a deaf ear to the cheers around them. They only had eyes for each other.

"It's as good as the reputation."

"It's as good as the reputation."

Both Yang Hui and Fujido Kagashiro thought in their hearts that this was a meeting between masters, and they could tell the strengths and weaknesses of the other party at a glance.

"You are worthy of being called [The Samurai Born in the Wrong Era], Fujita Kagamishiro, you deserve this title."

"It's just an empty title, His Highness Yang Hui is the real one, he has reached such a martial arts realm at such a young age, it's really scary."

"Hehe, what if I tell you that I have never studied martial arts?"

"Hehe, then... same here."

The deafening cheers at the scene did not affect the communication between the two, but it was just two short sentences, and the rest of the words were either during the fight or after it was over.

Following the host's speech, the scene became quiet, followed by Cornelia and Kururugi Genbu's speeches.

Kururugi Genbu is indeed a politician, and his words are all official and polite, without any nutrition, but Cornelia is different. Every word is full of confidence in Yang Hui's victory and the honor of the Bunital Empire, which makes the Sakura people present grit their teeth.

"Major Fujita, kill that arrogant Bunital prince!"

There are many such angry people, naturally, they also attracted the glare of the Bunital side.

"Haha, Prime Minister Kururugi, your country's remarks...tsk tsk tsk."

"..." Kururugi Genbu and the people of the six families in Kyoto also hated these soldiers who made inappropriate remarks. Of course, they also had this idea! But dare to say it? Can you say it?

They absolutely dare not say that the situation is stronger than the person, because the person sitting next to them is Cornelia. Based on their understanding of Cornelia, as long as they dare to say such words, then this competition does not need to start, and the two countries will directly enter a state of war.

As for the title of the fourth most powerful military country in the world... that is self-proclaimed! The military strength of the Sakura Kingdom is indeed not weak, but it is far inferior to the traditional powerhouse, the Bunitalia Empire.

Before this, there was still some confidence, but a naval fleet did not react, and was captured without firing a shot. How to compete?

Seeing that Kururugi Genbu and others did not speak, Cornelia did not chase and fight, and smiled coldly, and then moved her attention back to the center of the venue. Unlike yesterday's worries, since Yang Hui was confident, she also chose to believe Yang Hui.

The host temporarily calmed the atmosphere with a strong smell of gunpowder, and then prepared to announce the start of the duel. Everyone held their breath and stared, which was completely opposite to the previous noise.

"Your Highness Yang Hui, I will not show mercy." Fujido Kagashiro drew out the Bushido from his waist and held it upright in front of him with both hands.

"Of course, if you show mercy, I will be angry." Yang Hui also drew out the knight's sword from his waist, held the sword with one hand, and pointed it at the ground.

"Start!"

The start order fell, and Yang Hui and Fujido Kagashiro moved at the same time, pushing off the ground with both feet and rushing towards each other.

"Strike first! Ha!"

Accompanied by a roar, Fujido Kagashiro concentrated all his strength on his arms, and the samurai sword slashed at Yang Hui at a very fast speed.

"Interesting!" Yang Hui raised his knight's sword and blocked the Bushido at an oblique angle, letting the Bushido slide to the side by inertia.

But at this moment, something strange happened. The samurai sword that should have slipped to the side suddenly stopped moving, and turned from chopping to stabbing, heading straight towards Yang Hui's face.