The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 223: The Sword Spirit Dispute
«Elemental Void Sword» pierced Eve's back as she lay on the ground.
A great pain filled Eve's entire body. His indistinct cries filled the entire hall, "Guahhhhhh!"
"Ahaha, how does it feel? Defeated by the person you idolize!"
"He-stop, Eve can no longer fight!"
"Fufuu, rest assured, I will not take his life, yet..." The witch chuckled as she showed the smile of an innocent girl.
"Event «This Sword» Style Festival does not prohibit the mind-destroying act of Spirit Contractor."
Pulling the demon sword from Eve's body, he then turned to stomp on Aura's head.
"So, little lady, what kind of scream are you going to make?"
"You!"
Instantly, red flames gushed from Victoria's palm.
"Fire is useless against me, what!?"
Lifting the demon sword, Sefira's eyes seemed to waver. He instinctively realized that this flame was very different from the previous one.
"No way, such a fire, is identical to that woman?!" Sefira's trembling voice was swallowed and devoured by the red flames.
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POV: Kirigaya Kaizo
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"The Absolute Sword Art, Third Form, Phantom Shadowblade!"
With a flash of the sword «Rune Nyx», Kaizo stormed into the crowd of strange creatures.
Tearing through dozens of enemies instantly, he annihilated another group in the blink of an eye. After the slash attack passed like a storm, there was nothing left but light left behind from the destroyed demon spirit.
Meanwhile, as if acting out of the competition, the Dark Spirit unleashed a jet-black lightning, instantly neutralizing an equal amount of demon spirits.
* ᛞ ᛟ ᛗ ᛟ ᛈ ᛋ ᚹ ᚺ ᛚᛜᛏ ᛒ ᛈ ᛉ ᛋ ᛏ ᛖᚠ ᛖ ᛚ *
"Black thunder that even burns the soul to nothingness, «Hell Blast»!"
The dark spirit girl smiled indifferently and said, "How competent, as expected of «Demon Slayer». However, it seems that I am slightly superior in my number of kills."
Holding in Kaizo's hands, «Rune Nyx» twinkled brightly as if expressing her anger.
"How much I miss this so much, displaying a sword style along with Alicia."
"Yes, somehow I subconsciously participated in such childish behavior."
As they joked, the Former «Strongest Sword Style Holders» and his partner duo stood their backs. In just a few minutes, the swarm of demon spirits that originally covered the sky had almost completely perished.
"Alright, my help ends here."
"Allen?" Muttering and turning around, Kaizo found the dark spirit girl showing a dreamlike smile.
"I just do this on a whim. Besides, I'm your enemy."
Spreading her beautiful black wings, she prepared to fly into the night sky.
"Alicia, I'm still..."
(There's still a lot I want to tell you and ask her.)
Three years ago, he had entrusted that «Hope» to Kaizo.
(Want to kill «Elemental Lords», what exactly is it about? Also, the continuation of «Wish» it is..).
However, his hand that reached into the sky was easily avoided. Just then, Kaizo opened his eyes wide. As beautiful as a rosebud, Alicia's adorable lips gently rubbed her cheeks.
"W-what are you doing?!"
"I'll be waiting for you in the final, Kaizo." Alicia's voice quietly pulled her lips and smiled with a hint of melancholy. Then with a scattering of floating black feathers, he disappeared in the air.
"Allen..." Kaizo muttered with a blank stare into space for a very long time.
"Ouch!"
A sharp pain suddenly came from his right arm.
"N-Nyx!?"
After returning to her form as a girl without her noticing, Nyx expressionlessly pinched Kaizo's arm.
"A-what's up?"
(It is rare for this sword spirit to act in such a way.)
"No, sir. I'm not angry."
"Suddenly you are calling me very formally now!?"
(Somehow it feels like he's so upset.)
Despite the fact that there was nothing to read from his expression, he actually looked furious. No question about that.
"Kaizo, your contracted spirit is me, right?"
"Ah yes. I-I don't really understand, but anyway, I'm sorry."
As Kaizo gently stroked her head, Nyx closed some of her eyes in great delight and said, "Hm! Kaizo, you're so sneaky."
"Kaizo, what are you doing? There's still enemies around here."
Coming, Ling was surprised by the sight and commented, "By the way, who is that girl in black dress? What is he, spirit?"
"He's my other partner," answered briefly, Kaizo turned his gaze toward the temple.
(Victoria and the girls haven't come back yet.)
"Their numbers are almost entirely reduced. Can I leave the stuff here for you two?"
"Yes. At this level, we'll definitely succeed."
"Like like ace of «Four Dewa». Thank you!" Kaizo said by punching his hand.
"I-I was present too. Don't ignore me!"
"Yes, I understand. I get it."
Knocking on the head of the angry Imperial Princess, Kaizo held Nyx's hand and said, "Sorry, Nyx. Let's try our best in a minute."
"Yes, Kaizo. I am your sword, your will is my command."
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POV: The Victoria Blade
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"Huh, huh, huh." Panting, Victoria pushed with her shoulders to lift her body.
In front of him, red flames roared as they circled. The flame that was scorching another flame, this was the same fire that he released against Rei Assar in the forest last time. Even Victoria didn't understand how she did it. Just like that time.
The instant Sefira stepped on Aura's head, Victoria felt something jolt in her mind. He did not even have any memories of chanting spirit magic. The fire had been unleashed unintentionally and without any conscious intent.
(I didn't think I really had this kind of power. Is this the blood inherited from the Lionstein family that controls fire?)
"Are we winning?"
Just as Victoria's heavy breathing gradually calmed down and she was preparing to stand up, at that very moment, from the flames came a dark lightning strike that struck Victoria.
"Ouch!?"
Stepping on the extremely smoldering flames, the magician stood up, still disguised as «The Strongest Sword Style Holder». Apparently he avoided a direct attack.
(Is everything in vain now?)
Collapsing on the ground, Victoria moved her finger slightly. He did not even have the strength left to stand. His holy power to use his contracted spirit was also completely depleted.
"Dumb little hell salamander, I really hate resistance!"
Rei Assar's face showed a sadistic smile and continued, "I must make you suffer greatly. After all, there's plenty of time here."
"Gee!" Lirih Victoria clenched her trembling fingertips.
(I can't accept this!)
Victoria couldn't accept how weak she was, couldn't even defeat a fake witch like this. He felt as if his awe and precious memories from that day had all been trampled upon.
(I know very well, sword style from «The true Strongest Sword Style Holders», Rei Asaar.)
The scene he witnessed three years ago. To this day, it remains clearly etched in his memory.
(The real Rei Assar sword style is not like this!)
Faster, stronger, more incredible. A sword style that inspires courage in others. Her face profile showed a dignified beauty.
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*Connected.....
*Note: This story is fictitious. If there is a similarity in the name of the character, the scene, or the story, it is a mere coincidence and there is no element of intentionality.