Volume 6 Chapter 45 It Actually Exists. The Weight Of History
The clash began with a single sword technique.
On one side was Horace, wielding the Magic Sword Duran.
On the other was Sumeragi, master of the Iron Cutter Sword Kamiuchi.
Even among beings with world-class strength, their power was recognized as the real deal. It wasn't just hype—it was fact.
In a way, it made sense.
The Magic Sword Duran was no ordinary weapon. It could transform allied blades into enhancement items, or even recall them. Each time its wielder fought, Duran recorded their sword style, storing it deep within itself. Any user could then access those skills freely—and even merge them.
Since the first time someone passed a technique into it, Duran had carried the will of countless swordsmen. It wasn't just a weapon; it was living history.
In fact, it had been passed down so long that its origins predated the Order of the Sealed Dragon, though that was the group most closely tied to it.
Horace himself acknowledged this legacy. But with such deep roots, it was possible the sword also carried ancient restrictions—rules set long ago, now hidden within.
Even so, one thing was clear: this sword had fought through ages, gained knowledge, and stood as proof of the battles that shaped the world.
On the other side stood Sumeragi.
His blade was forged through a rare process called Extreme Shaving. A special kind of iron, taken from a distant planet dense with magical power, was condensed into the shape of a sword. Then, at the final moment of its creation, everything unnecessary was removed—cut away by invoking the name of the God of Iron-Cutting.
And Sumeragi was no ordinary swordsman.
He was one of the Five Divine Gods.
The sword he wielded, Kamiuchi, had a recorded history of over two thousand years. Its purpose was not only destruction—but refinement. To cut away the impure and bring forth strength. And by naming it after a god, its magic reached perfect stability—based on the principle that "no word holds more power than the word *god*."
Thus, the Iron Cutter Sword Kamiuchi was born—a sword that could, in theory, split the very earth beneath their feet.
And Sumeragi, as the one who wielded it, had endured its overwhelming force for centuries.
Yet even though he was a divine being, a god of iron cutting, he was not a god of swordsmanship.
His skills were polished over two thousand years—but in the face of Horace and the legacy sealed inside Duran, even his form showed small openings.
Still, the pressure from both sides was immense.
Both swords held two thousand years of history.
Two thousand years of stored power.
This battle was about to unlock that force in full.
To understand just how intense this duel was... consider the Blood Duel Cup.
Throughout its long history, there were only two who ever chose to withdraw of their own will: Ivan and Masamitsu. Both were known across the realm. Yet neither All-Powerful Fame nor Moonlight Nine—groups known for being harshly judgmental—voiced any complaints about their choice to step down.
The Blood Duel Cup existed for one reason: to determine the strongest. Choosing to leave was usually seen as dishonorable, or even cowardly. There was always the matter of saving face... especially for the kingdom that invited the fighters—in this case, likely the Diamante Kingdom.
But once the duel between Horace and Sumeragi began, none of that mattered.
All those petty concerns vanished.
Every eye was drawn to the battlefield.
The audience was entranced.
The two warriors might have been speaking to each other, but whatever words passed between them were lost to the wind. Only their swordsmanship remained—so fierce, so elegant, that no one dared to blink.
This was the final round of the Blood Duel Cup.
A tournament long suspended due to the rise of the Demon Lord had finally returned.
And for the first time in many years, everyone watching could feel it deep in their hearts—
This was the battle worthy of such a grand stage.
Notes:
• Sumeragi - One of the Five Divine Gods, known as the 'God of Iron-Slicing.' He introduces himself with a pleasant smile and seems to have a purpose in meeting Horace.
• Masamitsu - Known as the Holy Knight. Member of the 'Moonlight Nine'. His appearance is not described. He expresses concern about Horace being in the spotlight, indicating a friendly or cautious relationship.
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