I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.

(This is a little different from the last time we met at .......)

　When we crossed swords in the arena of the Kingdom of Vestellia, she slashed at me as soon as the duel started.

(Considering Claude's aggressive nature, I thought he'd try it right away. ......)

　Do you have a plan, or have you changed your fighting style? .......
　Anyway, it looks like my prediction was wrong.

　I've been thinking about this for a while now, and Claude, with sweat on his forehead, began to slowly circle around me.

You're ....... You've got a lot of skill,.......

I'm not sure if that's true ......?　Thank you very much.

　It's ...... rare to get a compliment from her.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that. I'm not sure what to make of this. ......

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　And then, a crest of pale light emerged from it.

　After that, the soil of the schoolyard changed its shape in an instant.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk!

Gwaah!

"Flororororororor......!

　They turned into fist-sized swallows and ravens, and an owl as big as a sake barrel.

　The swallow and crow perched on Claude's shoulders, while the larger owl flew up above him.

(...... you got it)

　You'll be able to use it as you wish.

　This is a terrifying ability that Claude's soul armor, the Inorganic Army, boasts.

　Six months ago, I suffered a lot from that.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

　When she swung her long sword with a confident expression.

"Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch!

　A high-pitched squeal came from the swallow as it flew in a completely different direction.
　The swallow slowly lost altitude, and the moment its body made contact with the schoolyard, a tremendous explosion sounded, and a huge crater was born.

What?

　Everyone in the class who was watching the whole thing suddenly began to buzz.

"Oh, come on, ......?

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

It's a good thing you're from the Royal Vestellia Academy. ......

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You're not surprised?

Yes, it's much more powerful than before. ......

"Of course I am. Since you defeated me that day,......, I've been training like hell day in and day out!

　She said, smiling belligerently.

(......The current explosion, no matter how you look at it, has the power of the former "owl" class.)

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　I'm not sure what to make of this.

(Even a swallow as small as a clenched fist was such a huge explosion. ......)

　(Even a swallow as small as a fist was that big of an explosion, ) Once an owl the size of a liquor barrel pops, it will be a tremendous explosion.

　When I was analyzing Mr. Claude's power like that.

"Come on, doughbug, show us your power!

　She said, and quickly slashed the soil of the schoolyard.

""Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch!"

"'Gwaaah, gwaaah!

　The swallows and crows produced ten bombs each -- twenty in total.

(I see the number of ...... is also increasing.)

　The last time I checked, there were ten or so in total.

(That's twenty at a time. ......)

　The growth rate is truly frightening.

(That's 20 at a time. ) It's a truly frightening growth rate. "Hmm, you're so surprised you can't even speak?　If so, just shut up and blow away!　--Now, dance!

　At the same time as Claude's order, twenty bombs rushed towards me.

(...... is fast.)

　The next thing I know, the chirping birds are within a stone's throw of me.

"Blast it!

　The moment she shouted that, a blinding light filled her vision, and an explosion of unprecedented scale occurred.

　A cloud of dust rose up and a moment of silence fell over the place.

"Hmmm, I've got something for you ......!

　Claude's voice, confident in his victory.

I'm not sure if this is as bad as I thought it would be,.......

If you get hit like that, you won't be able to leave a trace. ......

Oh, hey, Allen. ....... I'm alive, aren't I ......?

　I could hear the anxious voices of the class.

"Yeah, of course I am.

　I answered shortly and kicked up dust in the dark to prove it.

I'm sure you're right. ....... I'm sure you'll be able to understand why. --But I'm growing up a little too, you know?

　It seems that the output of the dark robe greatly surpassed her swallow and crow.

"Bah, that's ridiculous, that's impossible ......!　You think you're unharmed after the huge explosion you just received? ......!　In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.



　She said, pointing to the dark robe that covered my entire body.

"Oh, by the way, ....... It was the first time I had shown it to Claude.

　It would not be appropriate in a fair duel for you to know your opponent's abilities one way or the other.

As you can see, my power is 'Darkness'. I can protect you, I can heal you,......, and I'm a lot more gentle than I look.

You're not ...... wearing a soul suit, are you?

Yeah. I'm still learning how to use it, though, since it just appeared the other day.

　I broke off the conversation and increased the output of the darkness.

　The darkness that rose from my body blocked out the light and cast a large shadow over the schoolyard.

"What kind of output is that ......? Is it a monster, ......?

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

The next time, I'll go first. --Dark Shadow.

　I held my right hand out in front of me.

"......?

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.
　It showed intricate and agile movements, as if it had a will of its own.

(...... funny)

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

　At first, it's like ...... this body is terribly strong.
　Then suddenly, black and white hair.
　And now--this evil, evil darkness.

(There's no doubt about it. ......)

　Little by little, I'm getting closer to him.

　I honestly have no idea if this is a good thing or a bad thing.

(......I'll ask Dr. Leia about it next time.)

　As I was absentmindedly thinking about this.

I'll ask Leia about it next time.

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

"Flororororororor ......!

　The owl exploded downward, successfully dispelling the dark shadow.

I see, you can even adjust the direction of the explosion now. (I see, now you can even adjust the direction of the explosion.) Still, that's impressive firepower. ......

　(I see, you can even adjust the direction of the explosion.) Even though it is clothed in a robe of darkness,......, it will not be unharmed by that huge explosion.

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

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

　He shouted at me, not even trying to hide his displeasure.

　Apparently he was annoyed that I didn't give him a close fight and just stood by.

"All right. --Let's go, then, shall we?

　I sheathed my sword and lowered my center of gravity.

(...... The swallow and the raven can be neutralized by the dark robe. The only trouble is the owl that's protecting her.

　The only trouble is the owl protecting her.

(This brings back some memories. ......)

　I'm pretty sure I jumped into the huge explosion with a deadly determination that time. .......

(Well, common sense dictates that ...... the same move will never work again. ......)

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

(Even if I use my strong body to jump into the explosion, I won't be able to catch her off guard like ...... I did last time.

　She'll probably be cool with it and be done with it.

　If that's the case, you can ...... close the distance with such super speed that she can't react.

(I don't know if you can do that, but ....... It's worth a try.

　The next time I stepped on the schoolyard, I was already in my kill zone.

"What the ......?

　I'm sure you've heard of it.

I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm not sure what to do.

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I'm not sure I'm ready for this. ......

　But she was still struggling to hold on.
　She twisted her body and kept me in her sight.

(The indomitable fighting spirit ...... I have to learn from you ......)

　And then I unleashed the fastest blow I could muster, with no disrespect to Mr. Claude.

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

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

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

　I'm not sure what to do.

I'm sure you'll agree. And that's good, isn't it?

............ Ah, I've lost.

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.

　This is why I'm so relieved that I won the duel with Claude.