Volume 6 Chapter 22 A Pervert With No Meaning
No, that's not it.
Oh wait, could it actually be right?
Hold on, hold on, it's not right.
I thought that maybe I was the one who was wrong because of the dignified response.
Because his body is arched, his lower abdomen stands out even more, and the angle from below is quite inappropriate.
Yotsuji is hanging her head with a disgusted voice saying, "Ugh..." Sorry, but you're the one who brought me here.
And is it really true that this person is right about Shikin? He said it himself, so I guess it's alright.
Oh no, I'm getting a headache.
"...Wait a moment. I understand your point, but I can't grasp the content of the conversation. Don't you have something to wear?"
"Hmm. Both Kushina and you pay attention to the details."
"Anything will do, just hurry up."
It's not that detailed. Even Matsuda is a little more modest. Well, there might be a need for deliberation, but for now, Matsuda will barely have the upper hand. Probably.
"I suppose there's no other way."
Shikin mutters and tilts his head slightly.
Immediately after, long black hair began to move on its own and covered Shikin's body. On top, he wore a thin coat, and on the bottom, he had wide pants with a cinched hem.
The clothes that seemed to be woven with black hair had vivid chrysanthemum embroidery.
Was that magic just now?
But there was no sign of activating magic or displaying magic power.
How did they move like that?
Shikin lightly moved his body to check his senses, then looked down at us again.
"Well then, let me introduce myself again. My name is Shikin. I am one of the 'Grimoires (Guide)' of 'New World (Try Order)' serving as a guidebook."
What did he just say?
"Grimoire?"
"The knowledge and power that guide people to 'Master's' place. To put it simply, it's easier to understand if you think of me as executives."
"I see, so you are one of them."
'Grimoire,' huh. I remember it being a word that refers to magic books. So there are also beings like 'Lords' in Try Order.
In other words, this person is a magician who holds a central position in Try Order. In that case, the conversation becomes straightforward.
"I am Yamamoto Yuusuke. If Kushina is over there, he must know what kind of person I am."
"Oh, I heard you were a hero in another world."
"That's right. I came here today because I have something I want to ask you."
"It was me who summoned you. If I can answer, I'll answer."
I see.
"What are you people plotting in this God-Demon War?"
"'I don't know...'"
Shikin said with a serious expression.
What's the meaning of this? Wasn't he a high-ranking member? Or is he trying to dodge the question?
However, Shikin's eyes were clear, and he was looking directly at me.
As I looked at Shikin's face, not knowing what to say, he placed his hand on his chin.
"That alone is not a sufficient answer. Our Master is trying to fulfill a long-cherished desire in this battle. But I do not know what that desire is."
"...I understand."
The master mentioned earlier.
According to Tsuchimikado's story, the Try Order is an old and huge organization. It's natural for there to be someone who governs the organization, but they are involved in this.
Shikin also mentioned a long-cherished desire.
What is a ruler without enemies already doing, trying to accomplish using the battles in another world?
Anyway, in order to end this battle, I need to break through here reliably it seems.
"So, Shikin, where is your leader? I would like to meet and talk to them."
"Well, I haven't seen them in a while either."
Upon hearing this, Shikin smiled.
"If you wish, by defeating the Grimoire, you will naturally be able to meet them. I and Kushina are one of them."
It's helpful when things are easy to understand.
I activate 'My True Name' and put on my armor.
I don't know how much of Tsuchimikado's story is true, but there was also the incident with the Nue from earlier. They're not an opponent to be taken lightly.
"Oh, so that's your magic. It reminds me of a knight I once faced. Now, let's see just how much of a hero from another world you really are."
Shikin said this and turned his head.
Immediately, he stood before my eyes.
"!"
When coming face to face with him, I could see his enormous body and his tremendous pressure.
Just a moment ago, Shikin was supposed to be out of reach, but now he was closing in.
He planted his right foot firmly on the ground, while his left foot stretched straight up.
With a mixture of disbelief and fear, I grabbed Yotsuji by the collar and threw her behind me, raising my left hand.
The first strike that was simultaneously swung down was truly a bolt from the blue. It was a heel drop that felt like waking up.
Boom! At the moment Shikin's foot made contact, the floor warped and the air swelled and burst along with my body.
Hey, wait, what's with this weight.
I intended to deflect it, but I don't even have the luxury of deflecting it. It caught me square on, gradually sinking me.
Cut it out already, you bastard.
My jade light scatters as sparks from the armor, filling my whole body with strength.
The timing is instantaneous. As I relaxed my left hand and was free, I move before the heel can smash into my head.
But my punched fist cuts through the air.
"Hmm, you're fast."
Within reach when I extend my hand. There, Shikin becomes half-body and looks down at my fist.
This guy.
While I was stunned, Shikin steps forward under my crotch with an ease like going for a walk.
The wall of sound and impact slams into my whole body.
With a close-range body blow, I am blown backward.
It was an elbow strike. It leveraged the momentum of my whole body, striking with almost no preparatory action.
No, it didn't explain the power just by that.
But now, by inserting my left arm at the last moment, I managed to prevent it from hitting a vital spot.
I firmly planted my feet on the floor to accept the impact, then readied myself.
There, there was Shikin standing naturally without pursuing.
"You're a good receiver. It's been a while since someone could continue to receive my techniques"
"'I see. Then let me go this time.'"
While manifesting my bastard sword, I observed Shikin's movements.
I understood well from that one move.
This guy's close combat skills are extraordinary. They don't even compare to Vice Ornette, the captain of the Dragon Claw Knights.
I am surprised that someone like this exists on Earth.
As I thought so, I adjusted my grip on the handle, holding it softly, but releasing any unnecessary strength.
The distance between us was about five meters. It might be far for an ordinary person, but for me and Shikin, it was a distance equivalent to being nose to nose.
I am also more skilled in attacking than receiving.
As I stepped forward, I swung the sword from the lower right to the upper left.
"'Cress (Moon Blade)'"
The blade slid along the floor in a trajectory as if caressing it and aimed for the torso, jumping off the floor.
Will he retreat or come up with a detour?
All of my expectations were wrong, as Shikin chose a third option. He avoided the sword and leaped lightly on the spot.
I had the advantage.
If it weren't for the aerial trajectory technique, that would have been a dead end.
I swing my sword towards Shikin, who is falling immediately. If he is good at unarmed combat, then in a state where he is not on the ground, he cannot make a proper approach and his power is halved.
But Shikin looks down on me without any panic.
And my sword and his foot touch.
"'!?'"
It's not a collision. As if walking across the blade, he turns his body as he falls. The blade doesn't even graze his skin and it mows down nothingness.
Just like water passing through a mesh, Shikin slipped through all the slashes.
...This is a joke, right?
For a moment, I doubted if his body was passing through or if I was being shown an illusion, but it's different. What just happened was a simple physical technique.
Even in Asteris, I have never seen martial arts at this level.
Shikin descends before me, as if nothing had happened, and he lands on the ground silently that belies its huge figure.
And then a side swipe impact comes.
The logic is simple. At the moment of landing, rotate on the supporting leg and deliver a roundhouse kick. Just like the previous punch, an attack at top speed comes from a no-motion stance.
I raise my right arm to defend.
The force that intends to kick and crush my neck from above the defense causes my body to float, but I manage to stand firm.
Seriously, he keeps doing whatever he wants forever.
But if it's after an attack, there is no chance for him to avoid. So, I stabbed Shikin with the sword I had changed to my left hand while receiving a roundhouse kick.
"Oh..."
But to my expectation, he instead avoided it by the distance of one finger.
Shikin moved back at a speed that maintained that distance from the tip of the sword.
Hey, how did he move to be able to retreat at the same speed as the sword? And he only had one foot on the ground.
My right arm, which received the kick, still feels numb. It's not easy to fight against someone who can hold their own in close combat just like fighting Larkan in the summer.
Now, Shikin twisted his waist as if confirming the sensation of his body and said,
"It is truly an astonishing skill. I attacked twice, intending to kill you, but I never expected to be unable to inflict even a decent wound."
"'That's my line.'"
If it was an average demon, I would have already slashed them. Moreover, in the current battle, I was completely pushed back. It's been a while since I've been overwhelmed by someone's skill to this extent.
Reluctantly, I was reminded of my master.
Shikin laughed happily after hearing my words.
"I see, I see. In that case, let me ask you, Yuusuke. How many years have you been wielding a sword?"
A sword? There were periods of time with gaps, but I first learned sword techniques when I was summoned to Asteris, so...
"'About seven years.'"
"I have been for a thousand years."
"'What?'"
I didn't understand the meaning and let out a foolish voice.
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