Li Nian.

It was the first time I met this person.

Because kisshot described it like that, I thought it was a terrible person, but after seeing the likes of Dramanz Luki and Abisot, the imaginary image of Li Nian, I thought it was a more cold and cooler type. But after actually meeting, it feels different.

It seems that the three views are more normal, and they have saved Hanekawa, and in their words and demeanors, they are obviously more concerned about the lives of ordinary people than those people in Chilo Jinkada, and the atmosphere is completely different from those three.

It doesn't seem that scary.

However, Araraagi knew that this was an illusion.

This man, who took away kisshot's heart in her heyday and then cut off her limbs, was the culprit who forced her into the situation she is in today.

Such an existence would only be more terrifying than Chilo Kinkada and the others.

In fact, it was judged by kisshot to be a person who would never be able to win.

Originally, he was ready to give up this duel with him.

But the plan can't keep up with the changes.

Suddenly, I got the news that Hanekawa had been kidnapped as a hostage, and immediately after tonight, I was designated by Chilo Kinkada as the time for the third duel.

Originally, Li Nian, who would not appear in front of Araragi until the start of the fourth duel, was also invited to save the scene.

Then, just now, the man said that he wanted to have a fourth duel immediately.

The development of events was unexpected, and Araragi never imagined that such a situation would evolve.

This is not the same as planned, isn't it?

He was blindfolded for a moment.

Then subconsciously, I want to refuse.

At this time, Oshino spoke first.

"It's all of a sudden."

Li Nian replied.

"I don't want to wait any longer."

This is already a stated reason, Li Nian said before that he was impatient to wait.

"Is there some kind of calculus you are having? I haven't got-go-to-get Heartunderblade's legs from Quilokinkada. ”

"I'll hand over my legs here."

"Of course I don't think you'll miss the appointment, I don't believe in the Quillokin over there, if you don't hand over your legs, he won't hand it over."

"You're the one who holds the Heartunderblade's hideout, right? The initiative is in your hands, why bother asking such meaningless questions, we will definitely hand it over. ”

"Hahaha, that's what I said, but ah, don't you think it's a little too harsh for Araragi-kun? Two duels in a row or something. ”

"He only made one attack, what is the serious attrition? Oshino, I said, I'm tired of waiting. ”

"But ......"

Li Nian laughed.

"You've been making excuses since the beginning, and I think you're right, you didn't plan on a fourth duel with me, did you?"

“…… I. ”。

"Y-How do you know!"

Oshino, who was just silent for a moment, didn't mention it for the time being.

The wavering of the calendar has been written on the face, no, it has already been said.

Oshino suddenly frowned, looking at his expression, he realized that he had said the wrong thing.

Cover your mouth immediately, by this time, of course, it is already too late.

It is equivalent to having confirmed Li Nian's conjecture, and the onlooker Chilo Kinkada sneered.

Hanekawa couldn't help but sigh and muttered quietly.

"Ara Ryoki-san, what a textbook-level fool."

Li showed a look of remorse.

Li Nian didn't think about luring this kid to the bait at all, and he couldn't help but smile at this time.

"Boy, you can be so frank, but it will save me a lot of words, Oshino, can you confirm it?"

"As soon as you say this, I feel that Arara Mujun's side is going to show the stuff, after all, his words, being able to control the shaking on his face is already the limit, and he will definitely not hide it from you. But if you say it directly, isn't there no room for triumph? It's too much. ”

Oshino smiled bitterly.

"I had a guess before, and after listening to your words, I feel seven or eight points sure."

"Yes, yes! So you see, it's all Oshino's fault! ”

"Ara Ryogi-san, the ugly face of shirking responsibility is really ugly."

"Woo woo woo ......"

Li Nian didn't pay attention to the stupid guy here, but looked at Oshino and continued to say lightly.

"You can probably guess what you think, but I'm not going to back down any longer, you see this kid is still stupid and can't figure out the situation, do you really intend to ask him to fight us seriously with this ignorant appearance? After that, it's no longer a homely formality. ”

"That's what I said......"

"So, are you going to stop it?"

"Where, I'm just a referee."

"It's telling you not to do any black-box operations, it's the referee who will give me a strict neutral position."

"Okay, well, you've said that, what else can I do?"

The conversation between the two is based on a common understanding of something, Ara Ryagi listened like listening to some dumb riddle, only knowing that he was being scolded, but Hanegawa understood a little, so he was stunned for a moment, and then, looking at Aragaragi's gaze, there was some worry in his eyes.

She realized that the issues that Araragi had put aside, ignored, or failed to notice so far might be about to be put on the table.

That would be a severe test for Araragiri.

At this time, Oshino and Li Nian's gaze shifted to Li's body.

Li, who was suddenly watched, couldn't help but shrink back.

"Yes, what's the matter?"

Although he didn't understand it very well, he still had a vague sense of foreboding when the two of them had reached a consensus.

Oshino looked a little embarrassed and scratched his face.

"That, Ara Ryagi-kun, I just discussed it with my little brother."

Li Nian took over the conversation and said slowly.

"The result of the discussion is that it is necessary for you to have this fourth duel with me."

“…… What about my opinion? ”

"Unfortunately, I'm not going to back down on this."

“…… I-"

Can I just admit defeat, Araraagi actually wants to say so.

However, inexplicably, I suddenly didn't want to say such a thing.

Is it really necessary to directly admit defeat or something?

Moreover, this is in front of Hanekawa, and it is too cowardly to really do such a thing.

Even if you really say that you want to admit defeat, you don't feel like you're going to give up.

Now that the duel is visually unavoidable, Araragi began to face it, and then, began to question.

――Li Nianzhen, is it so difficult to defeat?

That's a very strong person.

But himself, who has already defeated the vampire, has defeated the half-breed Abisot, and defeated the Quillokin over there, even if the large number is not very easy, it should have grown, right?

These are all things that Kisshot didn't see, and she didn't know that Araragi had grown, so there might be a slight error in judgment because of this, right?

So, even if Li Nian is the strongest and most terrifying among them, can you be sure that the current self doesn't even have the slightest chance of defeating him?

Not necessarily, is it?

Possibly, right?

It's so terrifying, when you stop yourself from attacking, it's not very easy, right?

Draw conclusions.

The person in front of him is not as invincible as he imagined.

It seems, it's okay to take a gamble.

It's okay to lose, it's better to win.

At the very least, it can also test the foundation of this future enemy in front of you.

When Ara Rya Mu Li suddenly fell silent, Li Nian watched his eyes change, and he gradually narrowed his eyes, probably able to guess what Ah Liang Liang Mu Li was thinking.

This kid is really ......

Anyway, this is the part that needs to be reminded.

Li Nian shook his head slightly without a trace, but said.

"Anyway, you can try it."

"I can't seem to refuse......"

Araragi took a deep breath.

And then said.

"Come on, then."

He agreed, and the matter of the fourth duel was held.