After defeating Mr. Reyes in the first round, I rode the wave of victory and continued to win the second and third rounds.

　Finally, I made it to the semifinals.

Now, the One Year War has come to a close!　Let's give a big round of applause to the swordsmen who have overcome so many deadly battles!

　As the announcer said this, the crowd broke into applause as we stood on the stage.

　The four of us who made it to the semifinals were me, Leah, Rose, and Tessa.

Allen, it's time to go to ......!

This is where it all starts, .......

Yeah, let's have a good game!

　So the three of us are talking.

"Hey, hey, don't forget about me, okay?

　Tessa said while cowering her shoulders.
　With his well-honed Zantetsu-ryu and strong body, he is one of the best in Class A, and we can't forget him.

I'm looking forward to fighting with you, Tessa.

"Heh, that's nice of you.

　And just as the conversation was winding down.

"And now, the semifinal matchups!

　The announcer shouted at the top of her lungs and put her hand into a transparent box containing a small ball.

The first semifinalist is... there she is!　The star of evil, who's made it this far almost unscathed!　Allen-Rodr!

　At that moment, the audience erupted.

(......, the evil star, huh?)

　I understand the need to liven up the audience from the standpoint of live commentary, but .......
　If you can, please come up with a more appropriate name. .......

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

　When the announcer introduced Rose in a very straightforward manner.

"Hey, Rose!

Turn around, please!

"Good luck!　I'm rooting for you at ......!

　There was a yellow cheer.
　Many of the girls in the audience were waving to Rose.

　Apparently, she's very popular with the same s*x.

(Well, Rose is cool. ......)

　She has a dignified face with red eyes.
　Pinkish silver hair down her back.
　Her only weakness is in the morning,......, which can be an attractive weakness if you look at it that way.

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

I've been looking forward to this moment ever since I lost at the Kemmu Festival.

I've been looking forward to crossing swords with Rose too. Let's do it fair and square today!

　I held out my right hand.

"Of course I will!

　Rose grasped my hand tightly.

"Are you ready, both of you?　The first semifinal match is about to begin!

　At the same time as the signal to start the match, Rose and I drew our swords.

　Our stances are exactly the same: a straight-eyed stance with the sword in front of the navel.

　Our gazes intersected, creating a tense atmosphere in the hall.

(It's been a long time since I've faced Rose like this. ......)

　It's been more than half a year since we crossed swords at the Kembu Festival.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

...... Coming, Allen.

Oh.

　I nodded, and the next thing I knew.

".......

　Rose was already within a stone's throw of me.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you out.

(You knew it was coming, but your reaction was still a beat too late: ......)

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

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

"Ha!

　The tips of the swords clashed exactly within a millimeter of the tip, and a state of antagonism was born.

　This sequence of events is exactly the same as last time.

(This is where I attack ......!

　When he lowered his center of gravity and dove into Rose's pocket at once.

The same move won't work ......!

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

I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

(Fast ......? !)

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　In the past, I would have been killed before I could even react.

　But now that I've overcome so many death rays, it's not like I can't dodge!

It's not that bad!

　You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

I'm not going to be able to do that.



　He threw a powerful kick to her empty torso.

"Guh ......!

　Rose's legs left the stage and she was blown away.

(...... Rose has a good reaction to this.)

　She quickly used her left arm to protect her midsection.
　She quickly defended her dove tail with her left arm. There was probably almost no damage to her internal organs, and she would be able to continue fighting.

　Rose spun around in the air to kill the impact, and then immediately took a straight-eyed stance.

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

This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

Thank you ......, but there's more to come.

　After that, a fierce exchange of sword fights ensued.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Aaaaah!

　The high-pitched sound of steel clashing against steel echoed, and many sparks flew.

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

"Sakuraga Itto Ryu - Raiou!

　A thunderous Iai-slash.

"Sssss!

　I forcefully slash from top to bottom.

"Ku......?

　And when her defense is down.

"The first sword.

"......!

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

"......

I'm not sure what to do.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　In the meantime, Rose was breathing on her shoulder, taking some damage.

　In addition to the simple difference in muscle strength, the fact that I have been able to take advantage so far is largely due to the fact that I have been able to detect her habits.

(Rose tends to be unconsciously reluctant to perform the same move in succession: ......)

　The three techniques he used in this fight were Sakura Sen, Yozakura, and Rai Sakura.

(His next move will probably be ......)

　In an attempt to turn this disadvantageous situation around, he is sure to pull out a big move that he hasn't used yet.

　And then.

"Sakuraga Itto-ryu Okugi: Kagamizakura Zan!

　As expected, Rose unleashed the profound technique of the Sakuraga Itto Ryu.

　I, on the other hand...

"Sakuraga Itto-ryu Okugi: Kagamizakura Zan!

　I responded with the exact same technique.
　Four strikes from each side, as if in a mirror - eight unstoppable slashes collided violently.

　The result was one-sided.

The result was one-sided. "d*mn ......!

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

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

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but it's a good idea.

It's a difference in muscle power and direction (vector),.......

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not.
　In addition to that, I foresaw that Rose would unleash the Kagamizakura Zan next, so I unleashed the Kagamizakura Zan diagonally against her slash - in a direction that would kill her momentum.

　Power and direction.
　It was only natural that my kagami-zakura-zashi, which gave me an advantage in both power and direction, would prevail.

"......

......

　And then, after a brief stalemate, the live commentator opened his mouth.

I'm sure you'll agree with me.　And if I'm not mistaken, the technique that Allen used earlier was the Sakuraga Itto Ryu, a technique that is handed down from generation to generation!　That's the evil emperor!　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　I'm not sure what to do.

(.......) (......, say what you want ......)

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

'Allen is strong after all....... It's a shame, but in a pure sword fight, I lost .......

　In spite of her weak words, there was a strong fighting spirit burning in her eyes.

I'm not sure what to do.

　I raised my guard and watched her every move.

But I'm not going to lose this game!

　As soon as she strongly declared that, a strong pressure that stung my skin was released.

(There's no doubt about it, Rose is already manifesting .......)

　And the next moment.

The next moment, a huge cherry blossom appeared behind her.

　A huge cherry tree appeared behind her.

　The trunk of the tree was strong and magnificent.
　The tree is in full bloom with scarlet petals that give off a mysterious luster.

(...... beautiful)

　The cherry blossoms were so magnificent that I could not help but forget the passage of time.

"Gather around.

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

　The beautiful scarlet of the blade.
　Vivid ripples.


　An indescribable pressure radiating from the entire sword.

　I knew at once that this was no ordinary sword.

Allen, let's go.

...... Ah, come on!

　In the semifinals of the One Year War, the fight to the death with Rose entered its final phase.