The burning Datong Trading Center.
　Inside, a fierce battle was already underway.

"Zuh-eh-eh-eh!

"Ha......!

　The private soldiers who immediately rushed into the Daidou building without hesitation were quite skilled.

　With their brilliant swordsmanship, they cut down the black-clad group one after another and ran up and up the building.

　Judging from their movements, it seemed that the five wealthy merchants were on the seventh floor, the top floor.

"Leah, Rose, let's go, too!

Yeah!

Yes!

　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few things to do.

It's .......

I'm not sure what to say.

You can't hit ......!

　The skilled private soldiers were sunk one by one by a single black-clad swordsman.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to make of it.　I'm not sure what to do.

　The black-robed swordsman began to laugh maniacally as he stomped on the fallen private soldiers.

(...... He's dangerous.)

　As he reached for the sword in his pocket with increased caution.

If ......!　You'll be able to get a lot more information on the web.　You're ...... Allen, aren't you?

"What?

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.

"That's the reaction!　I knew it!　I'm not going to mistake you for someone else, am I?　I'm so glad to see you at ......!

　He clapped his hands and shook his shoulders happily.

"...... Who are you?

　Unfortunately, no one I know is this weird.

"Oh, my God, ......!　We made love so fiercely and then you forgot about me. ......

　I have no idea what he's talking about, but .......

　Anyway, I could tell that he was obsessed with me.

(You've got to do it. ......)

　Once I had made up my mind.

Allen, you go to the Five Gentlemen first!

We'll take ...... this place!

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

That's nothing the two of us can't handle!

"No problem. I'll take care of it.

"...... Okay.

　If the two of you say so, we'll be fine.

　I left with no worries and ran to the seventh floor where the five great merchants were waiting.

I left and ran to the seventh floor where the five great merchants were waiting.　Wait, Allen!

Who's with you?

You're with us!

　Then I rushed up the stairs and opened the room labeled "VIP Room".

　And right then.

"Oh, my God!

"Please save my life. Please save my life. ......!

I've got money, I've got money!　I'll buy you anything you want!

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　They probably mistook me for the criminal.

　Well, that's understandable.

(But ...... the other two are pretty ballsy. ......)

　When I looked up, I saw two people sitting in the middle of the room on luxurious chairs with sharp eyes looking at me.

　One is a man with a large scar over his left eye.

　The other is a beautiful woman with red hair and fox eyes. The other is a beautiful woman with red hair and fox eyes. ...... I feel like I've seen this person before, but that's not the point right now.

　The first thing you need to do is to get rid of the five wealthy merchants and get out of this building immediately.

"I'm Allen Rhodle, the Mage. I'm here to rescue you all.

　At that moment, the fear in their eyes faded.

　But of course, they didn't trust me completely.

　So I said a strong "threat" to them that would change their suspicions.

"As you already know, this building was rigged with explosives. And it's not just one shot. There could be something even bigger hidden in there!　And it's right around the corner!

　The mysterious group had planted an explosive device in the building without being spotted.

(Surely they could have blown up the entire building if they wanted to. (They could have blown up the entire building if they wanted to, but they chose to use a less powerful device.

　From this, it is clear that their goal this time is not to eliminate the five wealthy merchants, but to kidnap them.



　The five wealthy merchants are far more powerful than the chancellor of the five academies in terms of simple wealth alone.

　If they succeed in kidnapping him, they will be able to demand a huge ransom.

(...... Even if their goal is to kidnap, it does not guarantee the lives of the five wealthy merchants.

　If their primary goal of kidnapping fails, there is a good chance that they will switch to immediate elimination.

　And in that case, there is a high possibility that explosives have been planted in this building, especially in a position to blow up this VIP room.

　That's why I needed to leave immediately.

Okay, okay!

Let's get out of here right now!

Can you escort me?　Mr. Allen?

　That's the Five Felons.

　He immediately understood what I was trying to say.

　Even though he was panicking in the unfamiliar battlefield, he still had time to think clearly.

"Yes, of course. Please follow me!

　And so, with the five wealthy merchants in tow, I hurriedly set out to escape the building.

　I escaped from the high-risk VIP room and ran down the stairs.

　When I reached the sixth floor, I saw Leah lying on her back, unconscious.

"...... Ria!

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

(......Thank God)

　Her heart was beating strongly.

　Apparently, she was just unconscious.

　The next thing I saw was.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm not sure if that's a good idea.　I'm not sure that's a good idea.

Oh, no. ......... Aah!

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

　Now she can't even move, she seems to have lost consciousness completely.

(Leah, Rose ......)

　There's no way the two of them can beat that guy in a straight fight.

　There must be something...

　There must be something ...... that got these two's legs tangled up.

"Whew. .......

　I let out a big breath to calm my head and heart that were boiling with anger.

　It's a good idea to take a look at your current situation and see what you can do to improve it.

I'm sorry, ......, but I'm taking over here. I'll take care of this. You guys take the five wealthy merchants out of the building.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Okay, okay, ......!

You're in good hands, ......!

　As soon as I nodded my head, the private army took off running with the five wealthy merchants.

　It's a good idea to take a look at your own personal life and the way you live it.

...... I'm surprised. I'm not sure what to do.

I'm not a fan.　For me, you are much more important than some boring order. ......!

　He wasn't joking, he was really only interested in me.

It's not a joke.

　He wore a black hood so tightly that we could not see his face.

"Hmm ....... I can't believe you forgot about me. ....... I've been thinking about you all day, every day, every day, and you've been thinking about me so much,......?

　He then spread his hands wide and smiled happily.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　I don't have a lot of time.

　There is still a high possibility that this building is rigged with explosives.

　I don't want to stay in this dangerous place too long.

Don't be so hasty. ....... I don't know.　I'm sure you'll remember me when I tell you ...... that I'm ...... a failed swordsman (・・・・)?

"......?

　The Failed Swordsman.

　The only people who know how to call me that are those who were in the middle school, in the Grand Academy of Swordsmanship.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a strong attachment to you.

　There's only one person I can think of.

You're not ...... Dodriel, are you?

"Aha!　You're right, you're right, you're right, you're right,......!　Nice to meet you, aren't you?

　Dodriel then ripped off his black hood in one fluid motion.

　Her blue hair was pulled back in a bun.

　A face with well-defined eyes.

　And most importantly - there was a large sword wound on his face.

　Probably from the duel I had with him.

"Dodriel Barton......

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in the future.



　Dodriel called my name in a raspy voice that sent shivers down my spine.

"...... Why don't you get rid of that scar?

　I asked him, pointing to the painful sword wound on his face.

　Medicine in this country is very advanced.

　A wound like that should be able to be treated in just a few hours. And inexpensively, too.

"You idiot, you can't just turn it off. ....... I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk. 　

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　While glancing at me, he continued to talk.

I chose this ugly face so that I would never forget the pain and resentment I felt towards you. Every morning when I look at this face in the mirror, my hatred for you burns!　I used that hatred as sustenance, and for the first time in my life, I made an effort!　Every day, from morning till night, I swung my sword!　It was all for the sake of killing you!

　The next moment, Dodriel's shoulders shook and he surrendered himself to the madness, but the next moment, he smiled as if something had fallen from him.

But ....... I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea. Allen, you really do love me.

　I don't understand. ...... What the hell is he talking about?

I was in love with you by that time. ...... Or should I say, a secret thought surfaced that I've kept hidden for a long time?　I've been thinking about you all day, every day, thinking about you, remembering you, falling in love with you, loving you!　--I'm not sure what to say.

　...... is crazy.

　What he's saying is incoherent.

　He's completely broken.

...... can't seem to have a real discussion.

Haha!　That's right!　It's impossible to be calm!　Let's talk passionately!　Let's talk passionately!

　And then Dodriel pointed his sword at me.

　In response, I immediately took a straight-eyed stance.

　It was only when we faced each other that I realized.

"That sword ...... is a spirit suit, isn't it?

　There was something eerie about his sword.

　It's not just any sword you can buy on the street, but something that sets it apart.

I'm not sure what it is.　How did you see through that!　My soul armor is supposed to be very simple, but... I'm sure you know everything about me. ......

　Dodriel was in a state of ecstasy, writhing in agony as she held her body in her hands.

　I ignored his strange behavior and turned my head calmly.

(I never thought I'd get a soul suit in such a short time. ......)

　He's a creepy guy, but ...... he's a genius.

(...... It's hard to tell from the outside what kind of power his soul armor holds.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be able to do if you're going to be able to get a good idea of what you're going to be able to do if you're going to be able to get a good idea of what you're going to be able to do if you're going to be able to get a good idea of what you're going to be able to do if you're going to be able to get a good idea of what you're going to be able to do.

　There is nothing remarkable about Dodriel's sword, either in the blade or the hilt.

　It was just a plain sword that could be found anywhere.

(In this case, you should stand your ground to prevent your opponent from attacking you. ......!

　In any case, don't let your opponent attack you.

　Ideally, you want to defeat your opponent before he activates his soul armor, before he can use all of his strength.

　Even if you don't, it's good if you can make them use the soul gear's ability "for defense".

　It is absolutely necessary to avoid wielding an unknown power for 'offense'.

　This will inevitably delay your response and lead to a fatal gap.

Come on, ......!

Come on, ......, Alaine!　I'm not going anywhere. ......!

　Then he opened his arms wide, even though he was in the middle of a battle.

　There's no stance, no stance at all - his whole body is full of gaps.

(Carelessness and pride, nothing has changed. ....... It's one of the few weaknesses you have as a genius swordsman. ......)

　So I closed the distance between us with one foot.

"Eight swords--Yatagarasu!

　Eight sharp slashes were unleashed simultaneously.

　He didn't move a muscle in front of the slashes that were aimed at his hands, feet, neck, head, torso, and chest at the same time.

　All he did was smile like a madman.

(...... have you given up?)

　That naive thought vanished in an instant.

　All eight of my slashes passed through Dodriel's body.

"What?

"Hahahaha!　That's strange!

　While I was astonished, he took a large step forward.

　And then.

"Shigure Style - May Rain!

　A sharp thrust, filled with murderous intent, was delivered over and over again.



What the hell?

　I managed to avoid his vitals, but I kept my distance from him.

(You got hit in the right shoulder and left side. ......)

　But fortunately, the wounds are not so deep.

　The dull pain limited my actions, but I had no problem continuing the fight.

(d*mn. .......) I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that your swordsmanship is much sharper than it used to be,.......

　It's not just that Dodriel has mastered his soul armor.

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not.

I don't like it, Aren't you?　You don't have to run so fast, do you?

　He said with a chuckle and a shrug.

"What the hell did you ...... do?

　My Yatagarasu should have definitely shot Dodriel in the body.

　But somehow, all eight slashes passed through his body.

(This phenomenon can't be explained by body manipulation or anything like that. ......)

　She must have used her soul-dressing ability.

(Were Leah and Rose affected by this strange power? ......)

　Then he said.

"Aha!　What the hell did I do to deserve this ......?

　He zigzagged left and right, closing the distance between us at high speed.

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I'm not sure what to do.

　You can find a lot of people who are looking for the best way to get the best results.

　It's ......, but it's not so hard to block.

　If you're looking for a simple sword technique, Rose is the better choice.

"...... Sweet!

　I cut the blow from the bottom right.

What?

　I'm not sure if you'll be able to find the right one, but I'm sure you can.

"Sakuraga Itto Ryu Okugi: Kagami Sakura Zan!

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand the strange abilities of his soul armor!

　I opened my eyes and analyzed Dodriel's every move with precision.

　And then...

(......? )

　He did something strange.

　He moved.

　He took a step forward.

　He didn't evade, he didn't defend with his sword--he just took a step forward.

　What that means is that that move is the best action to take, above all else, above evasion and defense.

　Immediately after that, the eight slashes I fired passed through his body.

"Haha, they didn't hit!　That's strange!　I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

(But the ...... mystery has been solved.)

　What Dodriel was moving towards, that was my shadow.

　He didn't hesitate to jump into my shadow when the slash was right in front of him.

　So his power is...

"I see you, Dodreel. Your spirit armor has the ability to hide in the shadows, doesn't it?

　As long as you step in the shadow of your opponent, you are immune to all attacks from that target.

"Aha!　Correct, correct, correct, correct!　You're the first person who's seen through my Shadow Ruler!　We can communicate without words. ...... Yes, I guess we are connected by the red thread of fate!

　He twisted his face in happiness as he continued to talk. 　

I'm not sure what to do about it.　It's not possible to get rid of (・・・・) your shadow right here, is it?　Aren't you?

　And so Dodriel swept his gaze deliberately to the left and right.

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It's not like I don't have a ...... hand.

"Well, ...... that's interesting. Then show me your ...... hand. ......!

　The next thing you know, he's running towards you in a straight line.

　The next moment, he ran straight at me. I kept my eyes fixed on him and thought.

I can assure you. --There is nothing in this world that cannot be cut.

　If something can't be cut, it's only because the swordsman is not skilled enough.

　I know this better than anyone else, having slayed that world (・・・・).

(Yes. It's absolutely wrong to think that you can't kill him.

　Then I calmly thought back to the earlier act.

(The slash I fired passed through Dodriel's body without so much as a glimpse: .......) In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.



　Then the answer to ...... is simple.

　The answer is simple: tear up the space that is there.

　--It's like the prison of time!

I'm not sure what to say.　Shigure-ryu Okuyi - Murasame!

　He stepped firmly on my shadow and unleashed a one-pointed thrust at my heart.

　I sharpened all of my nerves, and with each strike that came before me, I could feel my heart pounding.

I'm not sure what to do.

"Huh, ......?

　It tore apart the shadow world where he was hiding.

"Gosh, but ....... You'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this sort of thing.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's probably a kind of intuition as a swordsman.

　Because of that, he barely avoided a fatal wound.

(But the wound was not light.)

　There was no hope of continuing the fight.

　Then, a group of black-clad men, who had been watching the battle from afar.

"Hey, the new guy ......?

"I'm hit. ......?

"Geez, let's get out of here!

　As soon as it was settled, they immediately ran away.

Ah, haha ....... I'm sure I'll see you around,......, Aren't I?

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Haha ....... I'm not sure what to make of this.

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