Volume 6 Chapter 37 The True Identity Of Shikin
All Senri could see was the residual light of the sword flash.
Yuusuke's sword is deflecting Shikin's barrage. With a speed and quantity surpassing even heavy rain, he is blocking all of the fists being swung at Senri.
So, not a single attack reaches Senri.
This battle is different from before. Yuusuke must not only concern himself with Shikin but also with Senri, who is behind him. Even a slight damage from an attack would result in Senri's death.
The pressure weighing on Yuusuke right now must exceed imagination.
Furthermore, Yuusuke's body is already heavily damaged, to the point where it would be difficult for him to even stand, let alone swing his sword.
However, the sword continues to shine and even increases in sharpness as it deflects Shikin's fists with each passing moment.
――Maybe I can do it with this.
Was it this overconfidence or perhaps Shikin didn't overlook his carelessness?
'Unraikuseiden (Stormbeat Thunderstrike)'
But then, with a dry explosive sound, Yuusuke was blown away to the side.
No one noticed the vivid transformation between stillness and movement.
The flash of thunder running through the hail could not be received by Yuusuke.
"..."
Now, Shikin was looking at Senri from very close by.
And he stepped in himself at the distance he desired.
However, Senri was unable to keep up with the unfolding situation. For Senri to strike Shikin with a secret move, she herself had to step in and initiate it.
Shikin's arm was naturally extended towards Senri, as if it felt even gentle.
"'Raygilv (Dream Thunder Sword)'"
This time, Shikin disappeared from Senri's field of view.
Only the lingering emerald sparks indicate that Yuusuke has used some kind of technique.
Both sides are reckless. Senri, who completely unleashed her power as a "mystery," has no idea what is happening.
"'Yotsuji, synchronize. I'll stop the movement on the next one.'"
"Y-yes, understood."
Even just taking the attack should be enough, but how does he stop the movement? Senri couldn't understand what Yuusuke saw, but nodded. In any case, there is no choice but to bet on him.
"That's a good hit! To attack me so unexpectedly!"
Towards the delighted voice of Shikin, Yuusuke readies his sword. In his right hand is a bastard sword, and in his left hand is a sword with magic power. The emerald light spirals around his arm and the emerald pattern runs on the silver blade.
"'It's a showdown, Shikin.'"
Magic power resonating so loud it resembles a scream.
The sword is swung and the emerald storm engulfs Shikin.
"'Lae Mikatia (Storm Sword Barricade)'"
The wind grasps Shikin's body.
Originally, it should only be possible in figurative expressions, but it certainly looked that way in Senri's eyes. The giant arm, which could be called the hand of the wind god, captured Shikin.
"I... I can't move."
Shikin tries to move his body, but the pressure of the wind does not allow it. The wind enters every fingertip and continues to bind his movements.
Senri doesn't know much, but originally this "Lae Mikatia" is a technique that concentrates and continues to manipulate the Mikatia (storm sword) that annihilates a wide area in one place.
Originally, the captured opponent is unable to move, and they are gradually shaved off from their skin by a swarm of precise slashes, scattering in blood splatters.
It is only because Shikin activates his Mukyuuren (infinite forge) that he is able to simply be immobilized.
It is a prison of slashing attacks that completely ensnare that monster. It is certainly a powerful technique.
"But, I can't get close with this..."
Senri gritted her teeth.
Yusuke's Lae Mikatia is like a compressed storm itself. Just getting close to it would literally turn her into pieces.
Yusuke knew that very well.
"'Chances only come in an instant. Only in the moment when the technique is broken, a gap is born for you to step in.'"
Even while speaking, Yuusuke's body continued to swing his sword, leaving afterimages. He cannot let his guard down even for a moment to stop that Shikin.
"..."
Senri nodded, her throat making a sound.
Perhaps, this is the only opportunity. If she cannot seize that moment, Senri will never be able to approach Shikin again.
"Haaaaaahhhh!"
The speed of swinging the sword increases.
It continues to increase.
It goes beyond the limit and accelerates.
The storm's arm rises to crush and compress the captured Shikin.
It feels like it will crush time itself, even a thousand years.
It was a surge of determination and increasing magic power that couldn't help but think so.
However, from within the storm, a faint light of bluish-purple begins to shine through. The light gradually intensifies and eventually tears through the storm, shining brightly.
And as Yuusuke said, the time has come.
Shikin forcefully shattered "Lae Mikatia."
Magic power and magic power repel each other, causing a tremendous explosion. The emerald storm and the bluish-purple demon disperse while battling each other.
The floorboards are lifted by the impact, and the room itself is shaken as if it is about to collapse.
Amidst all of this, Yuusuke and Shikin step forward towards each other, swinging their swords and fists.
With just this power power, Senri would have been blown away by the impact.
"――!"
However, Senri could clearly see the path leading to Shikin.
The faint remaining emerald light opened a way to hope.
Without hesitation, Senri ran along that path and finally, arrived.
Senri then placed a card held between her fingers on Shikin's forehead. With her magic, she couldn't harm Shikin.
However, as a human, there is always a surefire technique.
That technique is the blade called truth.
——Shikin, he must have walked the path of immortal at the cost of his life in the distant past. For a human like him to change his purpose, the only explanation is that he was either reborn or were like that from the beginning.
In other words, the secret to achieving both "Way of Immortal" and Mukyuuren (infinite forge) is a powerful suggestion.
By believing that the longevity and all the training he accumulated were for the sake of his master from the beginning, he was able to mold it into the form of "Mukyuuren (infinite forge)" magic.
Yuusuke said he didn't sense any signs of Shinrei, but that's only natural.
It's because Shikin himself is deceiving himself.
He has lost sight of his purpose, but he remain alive.
Senri called it 'corpse' for that reason.
He lost sight of the purpose of enlightenment and, unable to choose death, became attached to life.
Now, she will expose the truth that Shikin has hidden.
"Kai (Unravel)!!"
The spiritual power of truth contained in the card pierced Shikin's head.
It is a primitive power of words that cannot be called magic.
If Senri's prediction is wrong, this blow will have no meaning and she will be killed.
However, Senri had some confidence.
The interior of this room, the regrets that appear in Shikin's words.
Although he had a casual demeanor, Shikin was undoubtedly carrying something. Something that would change his perspective on life.
"..."
"'...'"
The world had come to a halt.
Yuusuke and Senri slowly lowered their arms, as if the fierce battle just moments ago had been a lie.
"――――"
At the end of their gaze, Shikin had stopped moving.
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