Taiman! I Can't Let Linfa Beat Me!

[Characters]
Linfa
A martial artist specialized in oriental martial arts.
While she may seem frivolous at first due to her attitude and way of speaking, she has a strong sense of justice and holds the courage to face the Demon King's army currently threatening the peace of the people.

Underneath her goodwill, she also hides a sadistic side and can coldly train masochists who may benefit her. However, she generally refuses to use her martial arts on such individuals, preferring to rely on simple strikes and chokeholds to torment them, believing that using her martial arts techniques on them will tarnish their purity.

During her travels with the hero, she hears rumors about Kirito, a martial artist who uses magic thriving in the underground coliseum known as the Iron Crown Arena, and challenges him to a duel.

Kirito
A nearly undefeated mid-tier fighter whose main battleground is the underground coliseum, Iron Crown Arena. Skillfully able to combine martial arts and magic, he holds an impressive record in battles against any type of opponent. Kirito plans to use his match against Linfa as a way to become a top fighter in the underground coliseum.

19 main pages + 1 cover page

[Story Background]

The underground coliseum, known as the Iron Crown Arena, is a secret arena deep beneath the surface, famed among many warriors and adventurers as a place to test their skills. Many unnamed fighters seek fame and others aim for the prize money, battling day and night.

The underground coliseum is beyond the restrictions of the human world, allowing participation from demi-humans such as lamias, elves, and dwarves, each utilizing their unique techniques and weapons. Consequently, all types of weapons, magic, and items are permitted, necessitating different strategies compared to the surface world.

Kirito, a mid-tier fighter in the Iron Crown Arena, excels in combining martial arts and magic and is close to unbeatable in battles against half-humans. However, he struggles with psychological warfare and strategy against humans, preventing him from fully using his abilities which keeps him at a mid-tier position. Driven by the desire to reach the top-tier ranks, he seeks to improve his record against human opponents.

Linfa, a martial artist who uses an oriental martial arts style, hears about Kirito's victories in the Iron Crown Arena and challenges him to a duel. Kirito accepts the challenge, knowing that defeating the well-known Linfa from the hero's party would propel him to the top.


[Credits]

Illustration:
vaioob
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Special Thanks!!! to:
Vaioob Plantation
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Planning / Script / Original Idea:
The Nation of Head Scissors
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