I've defeated Claude's inorganic army (Avio Troop).

"Haaaaaaah!

　I started to run to finish this battle.

Get away from me, ......!

　In order to prevent this, she hurriedly created a large number of bombs and released them all at once towards us.

「「「「「 tch tch tch tch! 」」」」」



　A flock of more than twenty swallows and ravens.

"Huh!

　I cut them down one by one.
　A small series of blasts hit my entire body, but the heat waves, the blasts, and the stone fragments - I feel no pain whatsoever now.

"You ...... monster!

　When Claude realized that bombs would not work, he immediately changed his mind and challenged me to a pure cutting contest.
　The combination of the Haoh-ryu, with its powerful strikes, and the long sword, which can easily carry weight, is powerful.

　But if it comes down to simple swordsmanship and physical ability, I'll win!

There!

"Agh!

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I've seen it before.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'd like to know what to do.

I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before.

I'm not sure what to do.

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

　You'll be able to get a lot more than that.

This is ......!

　You'll be able to see that the base of the sword has been dissolved by acid, and it looks like it could break at any moment.
　If you listen carefully, you can hear a sizzling sound coming from inside the sword.

(What's going on ......?

　(What's going on?) While I was puzzled, the sword began to melt, and finally - the blade fell to the ground.

　This sword is useless now.

(Is this another one of Claude's soul-dressing abilities? ......!

　...... No, no.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

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

I'm not sure what to say.　You finally realized it, you fool!　I'm not sure what to make of this.　It's the perfect match for Claude's bomb!　--I told you so!　I told you, you'll never win!

　This reaction ...... seems to have been ordered by His Majesty.

(d*mn .........) I'm not sure if I'd go this far to win .......

　It's a good idea to take a look at your own personal life.

(...... His Majesty's work, huh? I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

　She noticed our gaze and weakly opened her mouth.

...... It is not my wish to win by such a cowardly hand.

　And then.

But I've already given my body to Leah,....... In order to protect your highness, I will do whatever it takes, no matter how cowardly. ......!

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

Yes, I think that's fine.

　I have my own determination, Claude has his own determination.

"Allen, you've done really well. You were a far better swordsman than I ever imagined. But now that you've lost your sword ...... you have no chance of winning. --Give up and surrender. Even though I am a coward, I do not want to slash at a bare handed opponent. ......

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

I'm sure you'll find a lot of people who'd like to know more about this.

　But...

Claude, ....... I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

　What's wrong with that?

　I've been fighting against an overwhelming disadvantage my entire life.

　The duel with Dodriel at the Grand Academy of Swordsmanship.
　There was a huge gap between the genius swordsman and the failed swordsman.

　The fight to the death with Mr. Shidou at the Great 5th Holy Festival.
　With his natural physical ability and powerful soul armor, he was a far superior opponent.

　The battle with the president of the club in the club fee war.
　There was a huge difference in pure swordsmanship.

(I've always been a challenger, always fighting recklessly. ......)

　This was just an extension of that.

　And then.

"Allen, that's enough ....... That's enough. ....... Fighting Claude without a sword is suicide. ......!　I don't want to see you get hurt any more .......

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before.



...... Hey, Leah, can I ask you something?

What's that?

What do you want to do, Leah?

...... What?

"I want to be with ...... you. I want to be with you. I want us to keep improving our swordsmanship.

　I said what I wanted and waited quietly for Leah's answer.

I also want to be with Allen ....... I want to be with you forever and ever. ......!

　She said it loudly and clearly.

"Well, thank you .......

　That's enough.
　That's enough reason for me to fight.

...... Let's go, Mr. Claude.

Are you insane, ......?

Yes. I'm going to beat you and I'm going to have my life with Leah. No matter what happens, I will ......!

　I will never give up, no matter how hopeless the situation is.
　I've been in hell for a billion years and I know better than anyone the importance of never giving up.

...... I don't care if it's bare handed, I'm not going to give up on an enemy that's coming at me, okay?

Yes, that's what I want.

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

She shook her head quietly. "...... I'm not a good judge of character either. I take back what I said before - you deserve respect as a swordsman and above all as a man!

　She said with unrestrained admiration.

"In response to your heart, I will meet you with my strongest sword!

　She held her long sword horizontally and pointed the tip at me.

　A tense atmosphere prevailed in the arena.

　And then.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Aaaaahhh!

　Mr. Claude and I ran out at the same time.

"Ha!

　I unleash a straight right with all my might.

"Haoh-ryu-ryu-oh-geki!

　She used her long sword to its full advantage and unleashed a kesa-giri.

　The two of them intersected with a blow that carried their feelings.

　But...

(...... d*mn it)

　I'm not sure what to do.

　The difference in range between the right arm and the long sword is obvious.

　Her sword would cut me down before my fist could reach her.

"Allen, ......!

　I heard Leah's voice, like a scream.

(Not yet, ....... We're not there yet. ......

　Stretch out your arms.
　Kick the ground.
　Kick the ground. Squeeze every ounce of strength you've got. ......!

(Quickly, quickly, swiftly, swiftly, swiftly, swiftly, swiftly. ......!

　A few tenths of a second--a moment ahead ......!

　We will win ......!

"Oooooohhhh, oooohhhh, oooohhhh!

"? ! "Oooohhhhhhhh!　Avoid--no way. Defenses?　Impossible. ...... death?　--(No, not yet!)

　At the moment their blows crossed each other.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　She exploded her own soul armor.

"Ah!

"Haha......?

　We were all blown away by the sudden explosion.

　I'm already used to explosions.

"......!

　I'm not sure what to do.

　Mr. Claude, on the other hand, must have been too shocked to catch himself.
　He rolled like a ball on the cobblestones.

"Gosh ......

　Breathing hard on her shoulders, she managed to get up on shaky legs.

(Why did she blow herself up there ......?　Was it a lapse in judgment ......?

　(Why did you blow yourself up there ?

　In fact, I was almost unharmed by the huge explosion.

　On the other hand, Claude, who had been hit by the heat wave and blast, seemed to be out of breath.
　If you look at her, you'll see that she has a number of lacerations on her body, and it's obvious that she's been damaged quite a bit.

　What's more - her long sword has been broken in half.

(Anyway, this is a good chance. ......



　I clenched my fist to seize the golden opportunity, but the next moment.

"...... I surrender.

"...... What?

"...... You win, Allen-Rhoddle.

　Claude said, and let go of the broken long sword.

　Right after that.

This is where it ends!　Claude Stroganoff has declared his surrender!　Therefore, the winner of today's special match is Allen-Rodr!

　As the announcer announced the winner, there was a small round of applause from the audience.

　The applause grew louder and louder, and eventually turned into a huge, earth-shaking clap.

"That was awesome, ......!　That was a hell of a fight, ......!

"Yeah, no doubt about it!　That was the best duel I've ever seen!

Way to go, Allen Rhodle!

　There was a tremendous cheer, a mixture of applause and finger whistles.

　In this way, I successfully defeated the three swordsmen that His Majesty Gris had unleashed.