Otaku Witch

"Come on, if you want to test your blade, just do it. Why, out of everyone here, did you pick me? Do I look easy to bully?"

Dorothy, who was leisurely enjoying a piece of tempura shrimp, paused her actions. With a bit of shrimp tail sticking out of her mouth, she stared blankly at the samurai witch challenging her, utterly clueless about what the other was aiming for.

She just came to snag a meal today, didn't bother anyone, right? Why does it feel like she's being specifically targeted? First, Ibuki Taiyu looked at her differently and assigned the prettiest maid to her, now a samurai wants to challenge her. What on earth is going wrong?

But still.....

Why should I accept your challenge just because you want to fight? Who do you think you are? I can't be bothered to deal with you.

The Homebody Witch thought to herself, annoyed and trembling, and continued to chew, slowly finishing the shrimp tail near her mouth.

In her past life, she had heard that in Rippon Province, the ancient samurai were quite insane. Some of them, who received their ideal blades, were very enthusiastic about testing them. Normally, it was just cutting a bamboo mat or, more extravagantly, some pork or beef. However, it was said that some of the most extreme samurai chose to test their blades on people. Something about blood sharpening the blade, making it sharper and more spiritual.

In short, it was nerve-wracking. Dorothy was now starting to suspect that this samurai witch challenging her might actually want to use her to hone the blade.

Boo-hoo-hoo, that's so scary.

The Homebody Witch ate another piece of Dragon Fish Sushi to calm her nerves.

However, her disregard made the challenging samurai witch uncomfortable. To a samurai, Dorothy's behavior of not even caring to give her a proper glance clearly spelled contempt.

What samurai could endure such humiliation? After all, the samurai class held a high status on Japan Island, always carried with respect wherever they went. When have they ever been dismissed like this?

Moreover, Ibuki Taiyu was also watching from the stage, and surrounded by many familiar colleagues. If she didn't regain her face, how could she face people in the future?

Well, Miss Samurai actually felt a bit of regret. Had she known, she wouldn't have been the first to jump in. She blamed her impulsive nature, but there was no way out now; she'd have to brace herself and go through with it.

"Do you think I am unworthy to duel with you, not qualified to make you draw your sword? Or is it...."

She tried using a provocative tactic.

Hmm, aside from that, she really didn't have any other good ideas. After all, this strange, bizarrely dressed foreigner was obviously a guest of Lord Yae. If she were too rude, it might incur Lord Yae's displeasure.

Thinking about this, Miss Samurai felt a bit aggrieved. As a samurai under the Heavenly Magistrate Office, she was technically under Lord Yae. Moreover, such duel challenges during banquets were common entertainment activities on Japan Island, like inviting someone to dance at a ball.

Although directly challenging this foreign lady was indeed somewhat abrupt, it wasn't excessively impolite. After all, as a subordinate, helping the lord greet guests and livening up the atmosphere at the venue wasn't wrong.

Moreover, if the foreign lady agreed, they could have a friendly exchange, and both parties would be happy. If she didn't want to, she could politely refuse, making it easy for everyone involved, but why are you outright ignoring me?

Miss Samurai thought that since this foreigner was Lord Yae's guest, she wouldn't completely disregard her face. But now it's really awkward.

Hmm, what was supposed to be a good act of flattery ended up being a misstep.

Similarly, having just arrived on Japan Island, Dorothy was completely clueless about the power dynamics and various rules. If it were the Homebody Witch's true form, she might have politely refused. But the Fairy King's hot temper knew no bounds.

Finding you bothersome, she couldn't be bothered to even glance at you. If you felt upset, sorry, but you'll have to suck it up. Who told you to be a fool and offend me? Why should I inconvenience myself to accommodate you? Am I your mother?

Dorothy's social anxiety stemmed from detesting the hypocritical pleasantries in human interactions, which she saw as a waste of time. The Fairy King obviously inherited this trait, albeit more extremely. After all, this incarnation was based on a Magic Network game alt, and online, who has the patience to cater to someone else? Back in the day, the Homebody Witch was a seasoned player in Zaun's realms.

"Tsk, so you do have a bit of self-awareness. Since you know you suck, why come out here and embarrass yourself?"

She directly interrupted the samurai woman's taunt, frowning as she spoke.

Well, it seems the Fairy King is indeed you. Right out of the gate with maximum level taunts.

Miss Samurai: "....."

At this point, Miss Samurai really didn't know how to end things. She stood there, a bit lost and helpless, then couldn't help but glance towards her own superior.