Volume 4 Chapter 32 Breaking The Wall
Let's make this clear now. Eiosnight is stronger than me. It's been a few months since I encountered an enemy stronger than me.
So, I had to think. To engage in a thrilling battle with this enemy.
"..."
If I fight normally, I can only attack when Eiosnight tries to attack Sandra, or wait for Sandra's help.
That wasn't good. While deciding on combinations with Sandra is fun, it's only possible when I can fight Eiosnight on equal footing at a basic level.
Therefore, I need to change my strategy. What am I losing to Eiosnight? What am I winning at?
My answer is this.
"I am slower than Eiosnight. I have fewer moves than Eiosnight. But my full-powered strikes are heavier than Eiosnight's."
So, what if I compensate for that? I thought about it. And then, I decided.
To let go of the iron lump sword.
"Oh... What are you thinking, transcender?"
"The destruction of fixed concepts."
I look at Eiosnight. The iron lump sword falls with a clatter on the rubble.
"Come to think of it, I didn't need a weapon anymore. I have an invincible body and can fight bare-handed with gravity magic. I don't need such a heavy weapon."
"Hmm...? I don't understand your aim, but well, fine. For now――You're wide open, transcender!"
Eiosnight closes in. In an instant, he stands before me, swinging the crystal sword. At first, I couldn't keep up with this speed. But now my eyes are used to it――he is slower than Mudi.
Ignoring the risk of losing my head, I enter Eiosnight's guard.
"What are you doing...!"
"That's right! If you won't die, then you better take the move to kill, or it's a loss!"
My fist, wrapped in a gauntlet, pierces Eiosnight's torso. "Ha! You're getting fired up!" as the crystal sword pierces my chest.
"Ha."
My and Eiosnight's mouths widen in a grin.
The fight between immortals begins.
"Hahaha!"
Punching. Slashing. Being slashed.
I no longer understand anything. I just realize that we are rapidly depleting each other's limits of revival. Heads dance in the air, bellies are pierced, heads are crushed, bodies are pierced.
The pain is already burned away by my brain's narcotics, and my heart chakra beats violently enough to suggest a scream.
"Incredible! Wonderful! Shall we die together, transcender? It would be an honor with you!"
Being shattered repeatedly, realizing that the limit of revival is approaching, Eiosnight laughs loudly and says so.
Of course, I'm also in a tough spot. It's fun, but probably somewhere, the thread of concentration will snap. It was a premonition.
So, I decided to use my secret plan soon.
The iron lump sword shatters Eiosnight's body alone.
"――――!? Wh-What...!?"
Receiving a blow that is incomparable to my fist, Eiosnight is blown away in astonishment. Scattering his body as he rolls beyond the rubble.
And then, he is resurrected. Eiosnight looks at me with confused eyes.
"What was that just now? What did you do...?"
"Didn't I say I didn't need such a weapon earlier?"
Pointing to the iron lump sword fallen at my feet, I said.
"That was a lie."
By gravity magic, the iron lump sword floats in the air without interference and starts dancing.
"What...!"
"It was a bit of a gamble, but it was similar to the aerial battle during dragon slaying. It had a trick, but it wasn't that difficult."
And I say.
"Eiosnight. You are undoubtedly incredibly strong, but I've pretty much figured out your attack patterns. Your swordsmanship is top-notch. I'm used to your high-speed movements. The staff is unknown, but since it has a long charge time, I can crush it. Only the large magic of the surrounding crystals is a threat, but――"
"Thunderstorm."
Sandra, who understood my intentions, unleashed a powerful magic from the top of a small pile of rubble. The floating crystals were struck by a storm of lightning, destroyed, and rendered powerless. Eiosnight was also shattered in one blow.
"So, it's no longer of any use, right?"
"...You"
"Eiosnight. You said you wanted to die with me, didn't you? I refuse. You're a formidable opponent, and fighting you is fun."
I laughed.
"You've shown your true colors. I'm going to completely dominate from here."
Silence. Eiosnight seemed taken aback by my declaration. Then, with a smirk on his face, he began to shake his body slowly.
"...Ku, kuhaha, kuhahahaha! You're quite the challenger! Show me what you've got!"
"Sure, I'll show you."
As I took a step forward with determination, Eiosnight swiftly closed in, and we clashed fiercely.
We closed in on each other in an instant, reducing the distance between us to zero. My fist crushed Eiosnight's head. Eiosnight's sword came down on my head.
But my iron lump sword blocked the attack.
"Not bad!"
"I'm not done yet!"
My barrage of attacks continued. I pierced Eiosnight's body with my fists, tripped him with a sweep kick, grabbed his arms, kicked his body with all my might, and then pulled away.
The defenseless torso without arms was then cleaved by the iron lump sword charged with gravity magic.
"Argh! You...! You...!"
"Eiosnight, I won't let you kill me. The death bargain is over. From now on, you'll be the one dying unilaterally."
I readied myself again. I noticed Sandra standing beside me. We exchanged smiles, and then spoke.
"'Brahma'"
"'Indra'"
The mantras directed towards the already activated chakra were just a formality, but it was enough.
Now.
"Enjoy the show, Eiosnight."
"I won't go down that easily, transcendent!"
Eiosnight released small crystals. I jumped into the center of them. It was a direct hit trajectory. But I had Sandra by my side.
"Thunderbolt!"
The crystal arrows were intercepted by the lightning Sandra unleashed, shattering them. Eiosnight smirked confidently, brandishing his sword and staff.
First, the autonomous crystal shield blocked my path. So, I thrust the iron lump sword into it. It wasn't enough to overpower it. So, I filled the handle of the iron lump sword with Anahata Chakra and gravity magic, pushing it in.
The crystal shield shattered.
"A slight delay can be fatal!"
Eiosnight wielded the crystal staff. It was already charged with a pale blue light, and it fired a thick beam of light towards me.
"Thunderbolt!"
Sandra, who had appeared beside me, unleashed lightning. Eiosnight's beam and Sandra's lightning canceled each other out.
In a zero distance, it was just me with my fist raised and Eiosnight with his sword in a space of their own. I laughed, and Eiosnight laughed too.
"You,"
Eiosnight said.
"Well done."
"That was a compliment, It's an honor."
Eiosnight's sword was shattered by Sandra's lightning. My fist crushed Eiosnight's head, and the staggering body was sliced apart by the iron lump sword.
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