Idra held a long sword in her right hand, and her center of gravity was slightly to the right - a slightly unique stance.

(One-handed, huh? .......) That's unusual. ......)

　From the point of view of both offense and defense, it makes more sense to hold the sword with both hands.

　Keep your center of gravity low.
　Keep your opponent in the center of your vision, as if you were in a distant mountain.
　Hold the sword gently in both hands as if to embrace it.

　This is the theory of modern swordsmanship as taught at the Academy of Swordsmanship.
　Her stance deviated greatly from this theory.

(But you can't be too careful. ......)

　Her opponent was a top-notch swordsman known as a "child prodigy" and "the strongest first-year student.
　There must be a meaning to that unique stance.

　You will find a lot of people who have been in the business for a long time.

"...... Ah!

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

　I'm not sure what she was thinking, but she walked up to me without her sword.

"......

　She stood in front of me and held out her right hand.

"What is ...... it?

　I nodded my head.

"Handshake. Have you ever heard of ......?　It's a hand-holding greeting.

"Of course I do, but .......

　I didn't expect to be asked to shake hands at this point in the game.

It's nice to meet you.

　I shook Idra's small hand gently and we exchanged handshakes.

Yes, it's nice to meet you.

　And then we untied each other's hands, and she turned her back to me, defenseless, and went back to her place.

(You're a little ...... strange, aren't you?

　It's unique, it's like she's living in her own time. .......

(I think this kind of person is called a "natural" ......?

　When I was thinking about it.

I was thinking about this when I said, "Come on, let's do it.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm so excited about this.

(...... That stance isn't because he's a natural, is it?

　( That stance is not because she's a natural.) Apparently, that one-handed stance is her stance.

So, here we go. ......

　First move, first victory.
　It's dangerous to use a waiting sword against a superior swordsman.

(Attack, attack, attack, ...... and use your momentum to push through!

　I kicked the ground firmly and with a single step I reduced the distance between me and her to zero.

I'm not sure what to do.

　She stiffened for a moment, but I didn't miss the opportunity.

"Huh!

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

All right, I got it ......!

　Just when I was sure it was a valid strike.

I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm not sure what to do.

"What?

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

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

"Hah!

　Idra-san drew his right sword in a counterattack.

"......!

　I dodged the blow with a lot of ease and jumped back.

　And then.

"You're fast, .......

　She looked me in the eye and muttered.

Thanks for that.

I didn't expect to be passed ...... on the second run so soon after it started.

　She then took a half step forward with her right foot and a half step back with her left foot.
　The right hand is held a little higher, and the left hand is pulled back tightly in a unique stance.

(Slashing with the right hand and thrusting with the left hand: .......) I see, that's quite an aggressive stance. ......)

　But still, two swords, huh .......
　I've heard of it, but this is the first time I've dealt with it.

The difference in swords is one to two, so it's inevitable that you'll lose in the number of moves you make.

(I guess I'll just have to push with my strength like I'm supposed to. ......)

　As I was thinking about how to play the game.

"......?

　Before I knew it, Idra was right under my nose.

I'm not sure what to do.

　Two swords swung with lightning speed and ten slashes bared their fangs.

"Eight swords - Yatagarasu!

　The eight slashes attempted to cancel each other out, but one of the missed blows grazed his left cheek.

"......!

　At the same time, one of the Yatagarasu slashed her right cheek.

"Kya......

　They slashed each other's cheeks as if they were mirror images--a perfect pain split.



(Although the other side has by far the largest number of hands: ....... I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

　This is exactly what happened.
　Although I was outnumbered by a couple of shots, the Yatagarasu I fired was able to eat through her slashes.
　The simple power of each blow is better than mine.

　Then

"Great power ....... Are you really human ......?

　Idra stroked the wound on his cheek and muttered.

Of course I'm human. ....... You're the one with the inhuman sword speed. ......

"Hmm, thanks.

　She smiled happily and took a unique stance again.

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

So now I'll go to ......!

"......, come on!

　Then we had a fierce exchange of sword fights.

Aaaaahhhh!

　I closed the distance to Idra-san and unleashed a series of breathless blows.

"Kuh, ......!

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and how to get there.

　However, there was a huge difference in strength between Idras-san and Idras-san, regardless of whether she was two-handed or one-handed.

　Each time I blocked a blow, her stance became more and more erratic.

"There!

"......!

　A well-aimed blow sliced through Idra-san's side.

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

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

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

(Up, down, up, down, left, right--center ......!

　(Up, down, up, down, left, right -- middle !) I opened my eyes and completely dealt with the seven blows.

"Oh, my God,......?

　I'm sure he didn't expect to be able to block all of them.
　Idra-san showed just a little bit of agitation.

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

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

"......".

　She gave up on intercepting the attack and jumped back.

The first sword, the Flying Shadow!

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

This ......!

　You'll be able to find a great deal of information on how to get the best out of this.
　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

I'm not sure what to do.

　This is a great way to get rid of a lot of people.

This is ......?

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

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

　But there's a trick there.

"The second sword, Oborozuki.

"What the heck ......?

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'd like to know what you think.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

(...... good reaction.)

　The moment the Oborozuki caught her skin, she reflexively twisted her body - and successfully avoided a direct hit.

"Hahaha .......

"......

　I got a number of lacerations on Idra.
　I'm still mostly unharmed.

　For now, the battle situation is heavily in our favor.

　And then, just as the fight went into a temporary standstill.

What a surprise!　The completely unknown Allen-Rhoddle has completely overwhelmed the "child prodigy" Idra Luxmaria!　Fear not, Allen!　Who would have thought that he would be this good?

　The commentator shouted at the top of his lungs, trying to liven up the crowd.

　But the crowd was silent, watching the battle between me and Idra with bated breath.

　Then.

"You're--uh, Allen's strong. ....... I never thought ...... that I would lose in a sword fight. ......

　Idra muttered in frustration and sheathed her two swords.

　In that moment, I guessed.

(Finally ...... is coming ......!)

　The air was tense, and her intimidation increased by a factor or two.

If you're looking for a (・・・・)....... game with no (・・・・)....... soul. You might be the best in your age group. ......

"I'll take ...... as a compliment.

I'll take that as a compliment. "A match without soul armor" - an impossible (・・・・・) condition for a first-rate swordsman to fight.

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

　The moment she said that strongly.

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



　Two spears, reminiscent of blue lightning, suddenly appeared from the empty space.

(There it is, the "Soul Suit" ......!

　The absolute wall of talent that always stands in front of me - the soul-suit.

(This is where it all begins. ......)

　This is where the child prodigy, Idra Luxmalia, is at his best.

Come on, Allen. ......!

"Come on, ......!

　This is how the fight to the death between me and Idra finally began.