Chapter 144 Leave Logan To Me And Move Ahead
In an instant, I closed the distance and swung my sword down at Logan.
――Super Technique [Splitting Light Flash]
I aimed to finish him off with a single blow, but it clashed with Logan's sword, scattering intense aura sparks.
"――!?"
"Ugh...!!"
Logan swung his sword with all his might, and I was forced to jump back to avoid it.
We faced each other again, our swords at the ready.
"Whoa... that was a pretty serious attack just now, wasn't it...?"
"Yeah... if it were us, we'd be cut in two along with our weapons."
"No wonder they call him the Sword Saint...!!"
The clan members behind me were shocked and started to murmur.
Logan was unscathed.
That's good. I had intended to kill him with that attack, but I thought Logan might be able to dodge or counter it. I had planned to follow up with another attack, but... what I didn't expect was that he would take the blow head-on and not even have his weapon destroyed.
The fact that Logan's sword was able to withstand my Splitting Light Flash means that the aura surrounding his sword completely blocked my attack.
Those guys who attacked us in the Hellem Wilderness, like Judas, wouldn't be able to pull off a feat like that. Even if they took some mysterious medicine that turned their eyes golden, they wouldn't be able to control their aura like Logan did.
In fact, when I fought against Judas and his gang, all they could do was pour excessive aura into their skills to increase their power――that's about it.
However, what Logan is doing now is fundamentally different from the Judas bunch. In other words, it's not about overwhelming with a large amount of magical energy, but rather controlling it with precision and strong technique.
I glare at Logan with a piercing gaze.
"...You've changed your fighting style quite a bit, haven't you?"
"Ah, I've been strengthening myself in various ways, and I haven't neglected my training, you know."
...Is this what they mean by genius?
I've spent years mastering what I can do, and he's effortlessly acquired it, and it's just not fair.
"Aaron..."
The second strongest in our clan in terms of magical energy control is Fiona.
So she must have realized the significance of that previous attack. She calls out my name with a worried tone.
"Don't worry about it."
I reply, trying to sound strong.
Magical energy and physical ability-wise, he's definitely superior. In terms of magical energy control, we're either equal or I might be slightly better. As for experience in human combat, he's probably superior. And as for weapons... well, my wooden sword is definitely better, yeah.
Adding the characteristics of the Sword Saint skill and all, the possibility of me losing is pretty high.
Logan Abrams, the Sword Saint... I didn't underestimate him, but getting hit by that attack hurts. It's going to be a long, tough battle.
(Ugh, and to think Stampede is happening too...!! What's Logan thinking...!!)
He's clearly targeting me. He doesn't seem to want to let me escape from here. But on the flip side, I can also keep him pinned down here alone....
"You guys! Leave Logan to me and move ahead!!"
We don't have time to waste, so let's get moving!
I decided to let my clan members go ahead. I wasn't sure what Ail would do, but I didn't think he could take on all of them by himself.
But still...
I couldn't say for sure that I could beat Logan right now. My clan members might stay behind because they're worried about me. No, they'll definitely say they're staying.
How can I convince them otherwise...?
"...I understand you're worried about me, but trust me and let me handle this..."
"Everyone! You heard him! Let's leave it to Aaron and go stop the stampede!!"
Fiona-san?
"Got it, Dear Big Sister!!"
"Let's go, you guys!!"
"Hey, Master! We don't have time to mess around, so hurry up and catch up!!"
"Don't just stand there, let's go!!"
And with Fiona leading the way, my clan members moved forward.
The only ones left in the square were Logan, who was grinning like he was having fun, and me...
"Your clan members seem to have a lot of trust on you."
"Huh? What's that supposed to mean?"
And then Ail and Io showed up.
"Aren't you going to go with them, Io?"
"I'm not going to leave my old friends to deal with the mess they made."
Io glared at Ail as he said this, and then took out his staff from its ring. He jerked his chin to indicate a different location.
"Ail, you're coming with me. We're going to settle this somewhere else. I'm going to take you down."
"...That would be good."
Ail glanced at Logan, who nodded slightly. Then Ail agreed to Io's proposal.
"Follow me."
And with that, Ail used his [Soundless Blink] skill to disappear and reappear somewhere else.
Following that, Io floated up into the air with his combined Gravity and Wind magic.
"Aaron... if possible... no, never mind. Don't let your guard down, okay?"
"Ah, got it. You too."
Then Io also disappeared from the square.
"Well..."
After everyone was gone, I erased my expression and faced off against Logan.
"Logan, in my book, anyone who causes a stampede is a death sentence... you understand, right?"
"Mm... so it's all-out, no-holds-barred, huh? ...just what I wanted."
Logan let out a ferocious laugh.
――The battle had begun.
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