After defeating Mr. Galius in the first round, I was ready for the second round.

Yatagarasu, the Eight of Swords!

"No!　I'm not sure what to say.

　He sank his opponent in just three seconds with a flash of lightning.

Romuald-Gora is out of action!　The winner, Allen Rhodle!

　As the broadcasters announced the winner, the grand arena was filled with an unsettling atmosphere.

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

Anyway, it's fast and powerful .......

The next time we lose, it's ...... our loss, right ......?

　I'm sure you'll agree with me.

It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.　Who is this mysterious swordsman from another country, Allen-Rhoddle?　Who the heck is he?

　In the midst of such a strange atmosphere, I was staring at my palm.

(I feel strangely empowered. ....... This will work. ......

I'll be back.　This is the last of the special matches for today!　The last one is this one!　Her Highness Princess Lear's personal SS captain!　Claude Stroganoff!

　As soon as the announcement ended, Claude appeared from the east gate in front of me.

"Claude!

Please!　You're the only one who can help me. ......!

Please bury the evil Allen-Rhoddle. ......!

　The audience was the most excited of the day.
　That's the SS captain at his most popular.

"You perverted dweeb. ....... I didn't expect you to go this far. ...... I didn't expect that.

...... You last, Mr. Claude?

Hmm. Prepare yourself, I'm going to pay you back for yesterday. ......!

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.

"And now!　The last match of the day is about to begin!　Are you both ready?　Let's begin!

　At the same time as the signal to begin.

"Haou-ryu - Gougeki!

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

　I had predicted this action based on her aggressive nature.

"Ha!

　I intercepted her with an Iai slash that had sufficient acceleration in the scabbard.
　The two swords clashed violently, sparks flying.

I'm not sure what to do. What kind of stupid power is ......?

How about that ......?

How about that?

　You can find a lot more information on the web.

　But...

Don't you dare!

　She reversed in a fluid, lean movement, and unleashed a sharp side-knife blow.

What?

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

(...... skillful)

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

I'm not sure what to make of this.
You are the one who did a great job with your body.
f*ck you!

　Then we got into a fierce sword fight.

　Her sword is very basic.
　Whether it was the downward cut or the sideways cleave she had just shown us, each basic movement was as refined and beautiful as a model.

　Furthermore.

"Hao-ryu: Gekimetsu!

Agh!

　There was a certain strength in the subtlety and precision.

　This well-honed swordsmanship must have been acquired through rigorous training.

　But yet--

"Huh!

"G......!

　There was a huge difference in their physical abilities.

(You can do it. ....... I can push through now. ......!

What kind of power does this guy have ......?　Is this really the same person ......?



　Strength is the basis of all swordsmanship.
　If the skills are almost equal, then it is a simple difference in muscle strength that counts.

"Hmph!

　You'll be able to see the difference.

"...... d*mn it!

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

"...... you perverted dweeb!

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.
　She got up immediately afterwards and readied her sword, but I would not let this huge gap go unnoticed.

The first sword, the Flying Shadow!

　As a follow-up move, he unleashes a one-sided flying slash that can be launched from a distance.

"Flying Slash: ......!　Haoh-ryu - Gogeki!

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.

It's gone. ......?

It's behind you.

I'm sorry.

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

I'm not sure what to do.

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

I'm not sure what to say.

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

　But...

(...... as expected)

　None of the wounds were serious.
　She opened her eyes just in time to see through the slashes and twisted her body to avoid a deeper blow.

"You .........

　The wounded Claude jumped back and took a large step away from her.
　This is a great way to make sure that you are getting the most out of your time with your family.

...... I'm sorry, but it looks like you're not just a crook.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

"...... I'm not a crook in the first place.

　I corrected her, but I don't think it will have much ...... effect.

It's no exaggeration to say that as a human being you are the worst kind of perverted dweeb - an enemy of women. But Allen Rhodle, the swordsman, deserves respect.

"Thanks for the .......

　To be honest, I'm not sure if I'm being complimented or belittled. ......

It's a shame, ...... Allen. You have no talent. It's also - hopelessly.

　Mr. Claude affirmed.

...... You're very clear about that.

　I know better than most that I have no talent for swordsmanship.
　However, it's a bit ...... hard when you're told to your face like this.

I'm sorry to hear that, but it's true. --I've been leading the SS since I was ten years old, and I've trained over 50,000 swordsmen in my career. That's why I'm confident in my ability to detect talent in swordsmen. --I can assure you, you will never be able to master the soul armor.

　I assure you, you will not be able to master the soul-armor," she said as if to punish me.

It is true that your 'effort' is marvelous. Despite your lack of talent, you are able to compete with me in sword fights with your excellent swordsmanship and your well-trained body. He must have endured a hellish training for more than ten years (...). His uncommon mental strength is now a 'monster'.

　To be precise, it's a billion years (・・・・), but ......, well, that's okay.

But you'll never make it as a swordsman, that's for sure.

　Claude continued in a matter-of-fact tone.

The ability of a swordsman depends largely on the power of his soul armor. This is common knowledge in this world.

"...... Yes, of course I know that.

If you can't master your soul armor, you'll probably keep trying until you die. It's a hard and painful path, but ...... I'm sure you'll make it. But at the end of it all, you will be nothing. Even if you bet your whole life on it, you will only have to face the hopeless reality that you have failed to master the soul guise.

...... You may be right.

　There are only a handful of good swordsmen who can manifest soul gear.

　And I'm sure I'm not one of those .......

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

　She then thrust her right hand forward.

"Breathe out the inorganic army!

　At that moment, a sword appeared out of thin air.
　It's a long-bladed sword called a choto.

"...... soul armor

"Ah, this is the 'talent'.

　She quickly slashed the cobblestones of the stage three times.
　Then three emblems appeared, glowing with a pale blue light.

(What's ......?)

　The next moment, a part of the stone pavement made a cracking sound and changed its shape.
　A stone the size of a fist quickly turned into a swallow and a crow.
　A stone as big as a barrel of sake transformed into an owl.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk!



"Gwah! ......!

"Frollo......!

　They squealed as if they were alive and flew around her at will.

This is a ....... Is this a manipulative ability,......?

"Hmmm, well?　I'm not so naive as to go out of my way to tell you what I can do.

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm going to try.

"Let's go, Allen Rhodle!

Come on!

　This is where it all begins.

　This is where the final battle begins. ......!