The Darkness and the Shadows - my gaze and Doriel's, both clad in black, intersect.

"Let's go, Dodriel!

Haha, come on, ......alen!

　I grasped my pseudo-black sword and with a single step, I reduced the distance between us to zero.

I grabbed my pseudo-black sword and zeroed in on him with a single step.

　Eight slashes precisely aimed at the vital points.

　But...

"Sweet!　Shigure-ryu-Kirisame!

　He reacted to my movement and unleashed a reverse phase slash.

　The Yatagarasu and Kirisame canceled each other out and disappeared.

(Oh no ......!　That was a slash with darkness on it!

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

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.

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

　But

"~~!

　In spite of my perfect defense, I felt a shock as if I had been struck with a blunt object, running through both of my palms.

(This guy ....... I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

　I was kicked backwards, but I kept my head up and kept Dodriel in my sights.

I'm not sure what to say.

"Come on, ......!

　After that, Dodriel attacked and I was on the receiving end.

"There, there, there!

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

"......!

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

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.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

(Ku ......)

　The next moment I clenched my teeth.

"......

　Suddenly, Dodriel coughed up blood.
　He jumped back and wiped his mouth with the sleeve of his dress.

"Oh, my God,....... It's time to go,......, it's time to go,......, it's time to go.

　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.
　It is likely that Dodriel's body has already exceeded its limits.
　The speed at which his body was collapsing could not keep up with his recovery.

　This technique, which binds the body with shadows and allows for superhuman movements, seems to put a tremendous strain on the body.

(...... is the game.)

　I still have enough darkness left in me.
　I still have enough Darkness left in me. If I continue to fight, Dodriel will destroy itself.

(......Let's get Leah and Rose to safety first, then we'll go cover the Chairman and the others.

　As I was thinking about this.

I was thinking about this when I said, "Well, then, I'm a little sad to leave you, but let's go to the finale!

　Dodriel raised his hands and shouted.

　In the next instant, a huge mass of shadow appeared behind him.

　The surface rippled irregularly, looking like an insect cocoon or a lump of black water.

(...... What the hell is that?)

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

　And then, right under my nose, I saw Dodriel.

"......!

　Just as I managed to block a powerful blow from the top of my head...

"Dark Shadow!

　There was a piercing killing intent from behind me.

(This is a bad idea. ......)

　I didn't have to turn around to see it.

　I didn't have to turn around to see that there was a mass of shadows right behind me.

"Huh!　

　I made a quick decision and deployed the Wall of Darkness behind me.

　Then the ten tentacles from the shadowy mass stopped just a few millimeters in front of me.
　As expected, they were not powerful enough to break through the darkness.

(But ...... is just about right.)

　If I had been even a fraction of a second slower, I would have been riddled with holes.

　I jumped to the side and got away from Dodriel and the mass of shadows.

"Ahahaha!　I'm so proud of you Allen for blocking that one!　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　This is a great way to get the most out of your time and money.

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

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　If it weren't for this darkness, I would have been in danger too.

(But it's a nasty ability. ......

　It seems that this mass - the dark shadow - can be sent to another location (・・・・) in the same way as a "remote slash".



Hahaha ....... I love your blue face. ......!　It makes me want to tear you apart and make a mess of you!

　He screamed incomprehensible ramblings.

He shouted incomprehensible delirium and said, "Come dance with me, ......, yeah yeah yeah!

　He ran towards us.

　And the rest of the fight was even more of a standoff.

You can't just run around and win.　You can't win by just running around.

"......!

　Dodriel, while engaging in close combat, skillfully manipulated the ten tentacles to ensure that the damage was done.

I'm not sure what to do.

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

(...... will you do it?)

　With all the darkness on my body, I'll be able to neutralize his Dark Shadow.
　Then the disadvantage of the number of moves will disappear and we can play an even game.

　After that, Dodriel's body will disintegrate on its own.

But what to do after that ......?

　Can he protect the unconscious Leah and Rose while his spiritual power is severely depleted?
　Will I be able to help the chairpersons who are still fighting on the front lines?

　When I was thinking about it...

"Hey, Allen, ....... You've got to be mistaken about something. ......?

"...... misunderstanding?

Yes. ....... A swordsman's game is a serious contest - you don't have to think about anything other than stopping your opponent's heart,......?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

"......!

　One of the tentacles touched my shoulder and fresh blood flew in the air.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"Hey, hey, ......!　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

　He looked like he was about to cry as he struck his sword again and again.

　As I dealt with the barrage, my thoughts wandered.

(...... Indeed, I was thinking about the "future.")

　Even though I was in the middle of a serious battle with Dodriel, I was thinking about the future.

　It was disrespectful to a swordsman in a serious fight.

(This guy is literally risking his life to stand on this stage. ......)

　Then I, as a swordsman, should put my all into this fight.

I'm sorry, Dodriel. I'm sorry, Dodriel. A swordsman's game is a serious game, and you're right.

　I apologized briefly.

I'll think of nothing else. I'm going to ...... give it all I've got for this moment. ......!

　I unleashed all the darkness I had.
　The darkness dyed this area black and created a jet-black stage.

　It was even darker than when he had fought Idra, with a depth that reminded him of an abyss.

It's great, it's great, Allen, ......!　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.　Even that time (・・・・)!　I love you so much ......!

　He looked ecstatic and shouted with satisfaction.

　And then.

"Haaaaahhh!

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

　We started running at the same time, as if we had planned it.

"Sakurakana Itto-ryu Okugi: Kagamizakura Zan!

"Shigure-ryu-okugi-tsuraue!

　The two slashes sparked violently and disappeared.

　At the same time, we unleashed the Kesa-kiri, and the hard sound of swords clashing with swords echoed.
　We stared at each other in a battle of Tsubagazuke.

You're strong, after all,....... Dodriel ......!

Of course you are. ...... You flunking swordsman, you're getting ahead of yourself. ......!

　A fierce Tsubagatsu fight with all your weight and muscle power...

"...... huh!

"d*mn you ......!

　"d*mn you, !" The darkness took control of me.

　And just beyond where I blew up Dodreel, there's a setup.

"The second sword, Oborozuki!

What the heck ......?

　In the middle of the fight, the slash I had planted in the space gouged his thigh deeply.

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

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

"Yatagarasu!

Don't you dare!　--Shadow of Darkness!

　The counter-strike was struck with perfect timing.

　But...



"Huh!

　I released a jet of blackness from my body and swallowed the dark shadow.

I'm sure you've heard of it.

　Eight slashes rained down on his upset body.

I'm not sure what to say.

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

　And so our fight to the death continued for what seemed like an eternity.

　And now.

"Hahahaha .......

"Ha, ha, ha, ha ....... I knew ...... Allen was strong .......

　Soon, the spiritual power of both parties was about to run out.

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

　But it won't go down.

　No matter how many times I slash his body, Dodriel will never fall.

　The mind must have surpassed the body.

"Hahaha ....... It's time for us to settle this,......!

"Haha ....... It's a shame, but it looks like I'm going to have to. ......

　The darkness around my body is growing weaker, and the shadows running across his body are fading.

　We are both at our limits.

　The next one will probably be the final blow.
　I made up my mind and sheathed my sword.

"Come on, Dodreel!

"Oh, come on, ...... Aleen!

　After a brief exchange of words, I ran off with my hands.

(......'s current fragile darkness can not prevent his dark shadow.

　You can't win with numbers.
　If that's the case, then I'll unleash the fastest blow I can, where the number of moves is meaningless!

Die, die, die!　"Death! Shigure-ryu Okuyoshi--Murasame!　A dark shadow!

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

　It's a great way to make sure you don't get caught in the middle.

The Seventh Blade - Instant Flash!

　I'm sure you've heard of it.

"Or is it ......?

　I'm not sure what to do.

　I turned around and saw him just as he was slowly falling to the ground.

　I'm going to win this fight.

"Huh. ....... Just in time. ......

　And just as I was taking a breath.

"What?

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

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

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

(...... I have a bad feeling about this)

　But for now, the first thing to do is to get Leah and Rose to a safe place.

　In this way, after winning the fight to the death with Dodriel, I held the two unconscious people in my hands and headed for the staff room.