Volume 9 Chapter 10 Training Session In Full Swing
When Eris decided to join Yuusuke and the others in their training, there was one thing she thought of first.
It wouldn't be a proper training.
Seeing Yuusuke, who was in a battle against what seemed to be a pseudo-god summoned within the territory by the enemy magician, Eris felt a shock equal to the impact of their reunion.
Yuusuke, liberated from 'The Chosen Hero (Brave Face),' possessed a power equivalent to that time.
For a moment, she doubted if 'The Chosen Hero (Brave Face)' was still in effect.
However, upon talking face-to-face, it became clear that the current Yuusuke was undoubtedly not a Hero.
Just a mere magician.
But the pressure emanating from him was undeniably intense.
It was bottomless.
Countless battles against demons, witnessed heroes, even from Eris, who has seen it all, couldn't anticipate the kind of growth Yuusuke has undergone.
Kougarou understands this well, which is why he agreed to this joint training. Otherwise, with his pride, he wouldn't nod when it comes to fighting.
Now, Yuusuke raised his sword, poised.
"――!?"
The consciousness of everyone facing each other was heightened. Lisha, Kanami, and Tsukiko trembled. Eris and Kougarou were exhilarated.
And the one who kicked the ground and took the lead was, as expected, Kougarou.
Although they agreed on the conditions for fighting together, there was no intention of coordinating their breaths from the beginning.
It has been like that since the time in Asteris.
Kougarou turned into a black gust of wind, trampling the pure white flower field, closing in on Yuusuke. The stick was already drawing circles, emitting a growl.
If it were a one-on-one, it would start from unarmed combat, but not today. He raised the stakes from the beginning.
And his black lightning strikes towards the silver helm.
'Asward (Dark Wedge).'
A swift blow leaving sound behind.
The air, delayed for a beat, is cleaved in twain, spreading in waves.
Without Sanctuary and the White Lily, the attack would have shattered not only the training grounds but also the entire vicinity's ground.
Yet, soundlessly, it was intercepted by Yuusuke's sword.
"Don't get carried away from the start."
"Hah, not barking, huh?"
One of the 'Seven-Colored Linked Swords,' 'Muon (Zero Sword).' The fine downpour of magic power shaves off and kills all momentum, rendering it dull.
If the dragon swell brings rain, it will eventually turn into a storm.
'Mikatia (Storm Sword)'
And Yuusuke's followed attack envelops the surroundings, involving Kou.
"Tch."
Kou stepped back while parrying the slash with his stick.
Purely in terms of speed, Kou is faster than Yuusuke. Therefore, it was easy to anticipate the wide range of Mikatia (Storm Sword).
On the other side, Eris swung her rapier, the white thorny vines of the White Lily moved.
Bang! The white thorns pierced through the stormy wall and rushed from all directions towards Yuusuke behind it.
First, stop the movement.
If Yuusuke's mobility allows him to move freely, only someone like Kou could be captured properly.
That was her plan. But...
"!?!"
From the stormy curtain, a silver armor shot straight out.
The thorns did not even graze him. Eris accurately read the presence behind Mikatia (Storm Sword) and followed by releasing the thorns dozens of steps ahead.
However, all of them were bypassed.
If it were the Yuusuke that Eris knows, he would have brushed them away with his sword.
Moreover, it was only through distinctive rhythmic footwork. What deceived Eris's consciousness was not magic but pure physical technique.
(He should have been away from battles for the past few years, but—)
Eris immediately made her next move.
White lilies rose like a tsunami, blocking Yuusuke's path.
Fruits born within the waves glowed, swelling to the brink of explosion.
But, with a crackle and a burst of light, amidst the shock, an emerald flash flickered in the depths.
"'Gilv (Thunderous Blade)"
A single piercing thrust, honed to its utmost limit, pierced a point in the waves, creating a massive vortex in the next instant.
—Still as reckless as ever.
Not only within the Centraris Kingdom's past, but there existed a man whose name as a "Sword Saint" resonated even among the mighty nations.
His swordsmanship, void of magic, was feared as a sword that could slay magicians.
The name of his style is "Nanashiki Renkanken" - Seven-Colored Linked Swords. A peerless sword technique wielded only by Yuusuke.
"'──'"
The emerald eyes flickered, fixed on Eris.
Yuusuke's most formidable enemy is Eris. Not only does she possess personal strength, but she also commands the military with great power.
Others knew she was the primary target. So...
"I won't allow it."
Jumping in was Kanami, with black frills blooming.
Her combat mainly involved long-range gun attacks using magic tools.
However, Kanami stepped into Yuusuke's range with her own feet.
And when she entered the silver death ground that made even the strongest demons fear, she felt death all over her body.
Yuusuke swung his sword with lightning speed, aiming for a single strike.
The sword, attempting to cut her body in half, was beyond Kanami's perception.
Yes, it was unstoppable for Kanami.
'Kukuku, shall we go for revenge from that time?'
But, a voice echoed from the black choker around Kanami's neck.
Simultaneously, two giant arms shining with black iron emerged from behind Kanami, blocking Yuusuke's sword. The arms held chainsaw swords as large as a human body.
Zzzzzziiinnng!! Intense sparks and emerald light scatter as swords and saws collide.
There, Kanami pulls the trigger of the dual guns 'Ferger' and showers Yuusuke with countless magic bullets.
"'Ooh...'"
Yuusuke mutters softly, deflecting the saw and creating distance. The oncoming bullets are repelled by the red cape.
No time to exhale. He thought.
After all, from above, a chaotic barrage of sticks descends.
"Don't be so lukewarm."
Kou's words are drowned out by the sound of sticks, unheard by anyone.
Not only Yuusuke, attacks on the ground, around the area, without any proper aim or technique, just a quick and strong attack.
It is pure violence. Many demons have been crushed by this violence.
Accelerating with 'Accel' magic, the pouring rain does not allow anyone to intervene.
It continues until the target stops moving.
"'Really?...'"
There is a reply to the voice that should have disappeared.
Still, Kou continued his relentless assault, narrowing his eyes.
Few among the revered magicians, even those hailed as heroes, could interrupt Kou's battle.
"'Shippu Jinrai (Swift Thunder)'."
Tsukiko, cloaked in golden thunder, darted at maximum speed.
Kou's barrage accelerated further. Getting close was impossible; even support from the White Lily was challenging amid the blinding speed.
Yet, Tsukiko advanced through.
Still, Kou's attacks were too swift for her.
Frankly, evading them was an impossible feat, and Kou didn't seem inclined to spare Tsukiko.
Hence, Tsukiko resigned to stop watching and poured all focus into manipulating magic power.
Being unable to see the attacks was a matter of course, something she had learned during training sessions with Sharla and Yuusuke.
Now, there was almost no sensation of moving her body anymore. Clad in golden thunder, her entire body sensed the imminent attacks and responded in kind.
On the day of the Tokyo Crisis, Tsukiko couldn't do anything.
“...!!”
Unable to protect anything, defeated by the assailant, and left behind.
Without being of any use to anyone, Tsukiko witnessed Yuusuke and Eris' reunion from afar.
The feelings of that time will surely be understood by no one, no matter who she tells.
What she abandoned.
That place, so far away, continues to scorch her heart.
She want to be close, at least on the battlefield.
"Summon Thunder──'Hoshi Hanabi (Starry Fireworks)'‼︎"
The spear made a deafening sound, releasing the golden thunder.
"'Everyone is amazing, after all.'"
The last thing Tsukiko heard was Yuusuke's voice like that.
In the next moment, everything was blown away, and without knowing what had happened to herself, Tsukiko lost consciousness.
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