Volume 4 Chapter 6 Merry Vs Yato
On the stage, 2 girls stand.
One is Merry, and the other is Yato.
Between them, a fierce energy and killing intent swirl. The atmosphere in the venue feels heavy, as if everyone can sense it... This is definitely not a vibe for new students, especially not for 16-year-old girls.
Elk is also watching the two from the waiting room.
"This energy comes through even from behind the projection board... These 2 are strong."
"Yeah. It's amazing..."
Elena swallows hard.
In the tense atmosphere, Merry speaks.
"Finally, I can show you... my sword."
"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it."
"I should warn you, holding back... is not necessary."
"...You're interesting."
Yato gently touches the sword at her waist, the 'Sixfold Demon Sword.'
Merry also draws her sword, 'Autoclaire,' from her waist.
They both ready their swords and face each other... The commentator, who should announce the start, is so overwhelmed that they can't say anything.
Then, without a signal, they clash.
"───!!"
Clang!! The sword and blade collide, sending sparks flying.
The sound of metal scraping echoes.
Elk comments.
"Strength-wise... Merry is a bit stronger."
"Ugh!!"
"──"
Yato's sword is forcefully deflected.
At the same time, Merry touches the blade lightly.
"'Rising Weapon'!!"
Merry's 'Autoclaire' is wrapped in purple lightning.
What follows is a technique at Sword Technique level 78.
"Thunderbolt Sword, 'Three Claw Slash'!!"
With a right slash, a left slash, and a returning right slash, the attack came in a rapid three-part cut.
They can't keep up with each other. Yato dodges with a backstep.
Yato quickly readied her sword, but Merry was already raising her blade.
"Thunderbolt Sword, 'Thunder Strike Slash'!!"
A loud crash echoed, like thunder striking.
She swung her lightning-infused sword down hard, shattering the cobblestones.
Yato looked surprised as she held her sword, but some of the broken stones grazed her body, drawing blood.
"Haaah!!"
"───Tch."
Yato clicked her tongue.
Merry's attacks were fierce, and she could only keep dodging.
Suddenly, Elena became curious.
"That girl should just use that technique."
"That technique?"
"The one where she cut the chains in the last match."
When Yato fought the boy with the chained iron ball, she had cut the chains in an instant.
If she used that skill now, she could avoid Merry's attacks... Elena thought.
But Elk narrowed his eyes.
"It's not that she won't use it, but that she can't..."
"Huh?"
"I think there are conditions to use the skill. Like... for example, you can't use it unless the sword is sheathed?"
"...That's true."
Exactly right.
The condition to use the auto-counter skill 'Iaijutsu' is that the sword must be sheathed.
Merry's attacks were too intense; there was no time to sheath her sword.
Right now, she was barely dodging her strikes using 'Insight Eye.'
"Wow... Merry's lightning sword, and Yato dodging it... both are amazing."
"Yeah, it's hard to believe she's a new student..."
At that moment, the balance shifted.
"I can see it now."
"!!"
Yato began to completely dodge Merry's sword.
She was reading her movements.
Merry thought this and took a step back.
"Sword Technique, 'Air Blade Slash: Thunder Roar'!!"
A shockwave of lightning shot forward.
But───Yato had already sheathed her sword.
The moment Yato's hand shook, the shockwave of lightning lost its power.
Even Elk was surprised.
"Seriously... she can cut lightning too?"
"Ugh..."
Merry swung her sword repeatedly, but Yato cut through all the shockwaves.
And slowly, slowly... she approached Merry.
During that time, Merry unleashed 'Air Blade Slash: Thunder Roar.' But Yato cut it all down.
The skill 'Iaijutsu'... the auto-counter skill was nearly invincible.
"At this point, I have no choice but to use it..."
"......"
"My trump card."
Merry raised her sword.
Then, she charged her Full Body with electricity, gathering all the lightning into her sword.
The lightning collected in the sword was released into the sky... and the clouds above Merry turned dark.
Thunderclouds. Merry had created thunderclouds with the power of 'Thunderbolt.'
"Thunderbolt Sword, ultimate technique...!!"
"......"
Yato lowered her stance and touched the hilt of the Sixfold Demon Sword.
Then───lightning amplified by the thunderclouds struck Merry, and she rushed toward Yato, shining with purple lightning.
Was she using the lightning as propulsion? Her speed was incredibly fast.
"'Thunder God Slash'!!
An ultimate strike wrapped in lightning.
Yato said.
It was less than a second. But... Merry definitely heard it.
"I'm sorry for underestimating you. Your sword is truly amazing."
With a quiet clink, the blades met.
"Sixfold Demon Sword, Iaijutsu style────'Blossom Smile'."
Boom!! ────Merry's right arm was severed from her shoulder.
"Wh-What...!?"
*Plop*, and Merry's right arm fell, causing her to crouch down.
"Really, that was fast... I won."
Merry looked.
Blood was flowing from Yato's cheek.
Merry's strike had barely grazed her.
But a graze and a severed arm clearly meant victory.
"I lost."
Saying that, Merry fell down.
* * *
"...phew, haah."
"I forgot to breathe..."
Elk and Elena finally exhaled.
It was that intense of a match.
Merry was being carried away on a stretcher. There, Nickes was seen shouting something while accompanying her. Merry was smiling wryly... she seemed okay.
"If it's Lady Nightingale, she'll heal without leaving any scars."
"You really trust her, huh... even though it was a fight like a death match."
"Well, in dungeon training, people actually die. There's resurrection magic and skills, but sometimes they don't work depending on the situation. So, adventurers are always close to death. Elk, after spending a year at the academy, will get used to losing an arm or leg, you know?"
"Is that really okay...?"
"Oh, more importantly, it's Elk's turn now."
"Huh? Oh, right."
Elk stretched widely and cracked his neck.
Elena said to Elk.
"I'm cheering for you. Good luck!"
"Thanks. Well, I'm off."
Elk put on his eye patch mask and hood.
Then, he walked alone down the corridor leading to the arena.
'Wow... that was an incredible match. I totally forgot about my commentary job... haha. It seems like you all didn't notice, so forget about it! Now, onto the next match! Both players, enter!!'
Elk entered the arena. As he did, a loud cheer welcomed him.
"Go for it!"
"Mr. Elk, do your best!"
"...Hmph."
In the front row were Fine, Emma, and Gambo.
Elk waved his hand lightly, and the cheers grew even louder.
But it wasn't for Elk.
"Haha, thank you, thank you."
From the Galatinne Kingdom, Crown Prince Elwood.
A genius with triple skills. The next king. There are many ways to call him.
'Now!! You can't miss this fight!! Elk, who uses mysterious skills!! He's called 'Scarecrow' by the students, the assassin!!'
"No, I'm not an assassin..."
'And the other one needs no introduction!! Our Crown Prince Lord Elwood!! If I introduce him like this, I might get executed for insulting royalty, but please forgive me!!'
"Ah ha ha. I won't do that."
'Now then─── let the match begin!!'
The match between Elk and Elwood started.
* * *
Elk wrapped his Full Body in 'mental energy.'
A defensive barrier using telekinesis. It's one of the basic techniques.
"Can I ask you a question?"
"...What is it?"
"Are you planning to get revenge on the Duke Kinesis family?"
"......"
Elk pointed both hands at the stone pavement of the stage.
Suddenly, more than 20 stones floated up into the air.
He spun them around and launched them at Elwood.
"Is the answer 'yes'!? Twin Sword Technique, 'Twin Dance of Chaos'!!"
Elwood struck down the incoming stones.
As Elk released the stones, he circled around to Elwood's side.
He activated telekinesis and restrained Elwood's full body.
"!? W-What the!?"
Frozen, Elwood took the full force of the spinning stone pavement and rolled.
Elk pointed his right hand at Elwood, and Elwood was pulled into the air.
Then, the moment both hands were aimed at Elwood, an incredible shockwave surged through Elwood's full body.
Elwood was blown away.
Furthermore, Elk activated telekinesis again. He sent Elwood's twin swords, which were rolling on the ground, flying and they pierced into Elwood's palms.
"Ugh, aah!? ."
"......"
"Ugh!?"
Then, Elwood floated about 10m (32.8 ft) in the air and was slammed down to the ground.
Still being pulled by Elk───Elk's fist struck Elwood's face like a counter, and he was slammed onto the stage.
"........Ugh."
This took 48 seconds.
With his face caved in, blood flowing from his palms, and his full body convulsing, Elk coldly spat out at Elwood.
"Your Highness. Please don't meddle in family matters out of curiosity."
Hearing that, Elwood lost consciousness.
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