“Demon Lord Badolin, we’re coming in!!”
A large pink bear enters amidst applause.
It has a large torso, or rather a large face, but its movements are light.
“Wow, so many guests! It’s been a while since we had this many, it’s a full house!”
It feels surprisingly friendly. A cute girl’s voice, light and airy.
“I can’t see anything from the back!”
As it came closer, I realized it was a costume.
It’s similar to the “Secret Five Warriors” I defeated yesterday, but they wore helmets and armor.
(Standing right in the center of the stage.)
Then, the Frogman monster crouched down.
“All right, let’s begin, ten seconds left! …Eight, seven, six, five seconds left, four, three…”
And then, Badolin’s voice echoed!
“Badolin’s Dance Battle to Dance and Escape!!!”
♪ Chaaan cha chaaan cha chaaan cha chaaan cha cha cha cha
♪ Chaa! Cha cha! Chaa!!
Clap clap clap clap clap~~~!!
(Wow, it’s surprisingly lively, even though the opponent is the Demon Lord!)
“Heeeey, good evening everyone! We’ve arrived again this time. It’s a good thing we didn’t do this publicly last time~, because the opponent ran away immediately, kyahaha.”
So that’s what happened to those Minion Gado guys.
“By the way, I went back to my hometown the other day for the first time in a while~. I was made to visit neighbors and was praised everywhere for wearing a kimono~. Some people even said, ‘What a lovely kimono you have, young lady~, we’d like to keep you!'”
So it wears that large costume and then a kimono on top of it.
“I said, ‘Oh no, I can’t just stand still~,’ and the wife said, ‘It’s perfect as a decoration, especially since you’re wearing a kimono, isn’t it?’ Hahaha, that’s hilarious~.”
Ah, only the Frogman monster is laughing.
“…Please add laughter during the editing for that part~… Alright, well then, about this time’s Challengers~.”
What was that just now? It inserted silence before and after the words.
(Ah, the Human-like Rat monster crouching in front is holding up a panel that says “Editing points OK” and showing it to Badolin.)
“Actually, we can have up to 8 people at MAX~. But it seems there’s someone among the players who can make a Party of 10~. So, this time only! We’ve added 2 more player booths to accommodate that Skill!!”
Yes, the arrangement in a circle feels a little off.
“So then~, for the player introductions, MC, please!”
“Yes, I will be the commentator for today’s Dance Battle, my name is Yoshi-Tsujinari!”
He’s an elderly man with glasses, his voice is easy to listen to, and yet smooth.
“Then, let’s get started! Challenger number 1, who has challenged 23 times so far and advanced to the final battle 4 times. Indeed, this person’s footwork captivates all who watch. Master of the Kikaede Adventurer Guild, Dancer Lulunojo, 38 years old!!”
“Oh my, you always bring up my age! I’ve told you to stop!!”
Ah, the audience’s laughter is louder here than before!
“Challenger number 2, the princess of a now-lost southern island, whose dance captivates the world. Now, let’s have her perform a requiem. Affiliated with Nina Starlights, Dancer Nataira, 17 years old!!”
“I dedicate this dance to the souls that perished in my country.”
Huh? She’s not affiliated with Deru Deru Ecstasy? Did she get promoted at some point, or is she managing sub-organizations too? Well, that’s fine.
“Now, here’s her younger sister! Challenger number 3, though young, her potential is infinite. Will she unleash her special Infinity Dance? Affiliated with Nina Starlights, Dancer Lyra, 14 years old! So young! So dazzling! Kuuu~!!”
“I’ll clear it together with my older sister!!”
Whistles are being blown from the audience.
“Next up, from another world! The sunny stage of her dreams, the dance she wanted everyone to see, dancing with a healthy body obtained in a new world. Summoned by Nina Starlights’ Illusionist Anju. Challenger number 4, Dancer MAINA, 18 years old, her unique costume is amazing! ‘Check it out.'”
It’s okay to reveal that she’s an Otherworlder! Her orange sweat suit is indeed cool.
(Personally, I liked the leotard she wore during practice too!)
She hesitated but ended up choosing this.
“Next up, another Summon. She looks a lot like MAINA, but her physique is more mature. Her movements and dance are polished to be identical. Summoned by Nina Starlights’ Summoner Helen. Silver Succubus, Sister Shin, Challenger number 5! Let’s expect a twin dance from her! ‘Check it out.'”
Yeah, unlike MAINA, she’s more well-endowed, if I may be so rude. By the way, her outfit is a succubus costume, and the wings are carefully done too.
“Now, a super rare profession has appeared! Challenger number 6. A Hero and an Assassin, an Assassin and a Hero. Her speed is the highest level ever. Nina Starlights’ Adventurer, Nastasia, 18 years old! ‘Calm down, calm down…'”
She seems to be talking to herself. Well, if she doesn’t get tangled up, she might go quite far.
“Challenger number 7 is a Rabbit-beastman, an Adventurer from Saminse, the capital of Samin Country. If she doesn’t become careless, she can dance on the mountaintop before a turtle. S-rank Adventurer Natsu-nee, 39 years old!”
“My lower back has been feeling good lately, so I want to do a lot of hopping around!”
Shusher is holding up a panel that says “U-dooo-kaaann,” though I don’t know what it means.
“Now, this time it’s a rare of the rare, a challenge from the Angel Race, which was thought to be extinct! Challenger number 8. A gal-like angel who won the fierce Angel Race preliminaries. She’s proud of her soft body. If she gets serious, it’s a comeback. Left-handed Angel, Shun, age undisclosed! ‘I’ll show you my true power. A-ge-ru.'”
Ah, this one can hide her age. Well, if she said she was over a hundred, the audience would be put off. In the audience, thirteen other Angels are cheering her on, with a banner held up that reads, “Go, Shun, representative of the Angel Race.”
(Ah, next it’s my turn.)
“Next up is not a “sole female member,” but a “sole male member.” A small Hero Porter will challenge. He was betrayed by his Fiancé in the Milishitan Continent, and wants a fresh start in the Movermas Continent. Dancing with his pride as a man on the line. Nina Starlights Adventurer, Challenger number 9, 19 years old, Deles Avacarne!!”
“Stop with the unnecessary information!!”
In the audience, Mariu is waving both hands wildly! Nina from the Coach Box is nodding her head for some reason…
“Now, the last one is Challenger number 10. A versatile multi-player born in the Mu Mu Empire. She has an outstanding sense of dancing as well as being an Assassin. Affiliated with Nina Starlights, age undisclosed, Mogunami!!”
“…Alright everyone, let’s clear it together.”
Wow, encouraging! And it’s subtly under my affiliation.
“By the way, as sub-members, Challenger number 11, the legend of the Saint world, Adventurer Clarice, and the young, skilled Assassin Shusher as Challenger number 12. And the Captain, the Commander-in-Chief, is Challenger number 0, the Leader of the S-rank Adventurer Party, Nina Starlights…”
Oh, Nina is in her signature pose!
“I am Nina!!”
“From the Ailee Kingdom, Lord Nina-Mishron will conduct the orchestra!”
The Demon Lord’s Room is enveloped in applause.
No, is this really the Demon Lord’s Room?! It has a similar atmosphere to the room where I was forced to take a strange quiz by Ruanko.
(That one was dark, but this one is incredibly bright!)
“Now, let’s explain the rules!”
I heard this from Clarice, so, yes, I’ll skip it.
(I’ll do my best in the Dance Battle!!)
