Chapter 20.2 - Magic Swordsman and Black Organization [3] – part 2 (1/2)

Magic Swordsman and Black Organization [3] – part 2

Then we went due west and found a beautiful stream before long.

We went upstream while being vigilant of the surroundings.

And then,

「O. O. Oー…」

「Uu Uu Uu…」

「GuuGuGuuGu」

We discovered three ogres.

They were groaning and lumbering along the stream of water.

I’m sure they are looking for prey.

「Even so, they’re huge…」

Although I’ve heard the rumours, seeing them in real life, they seem much bigger.

(Just from looking at them, they seem to be around 3meters…)

All three are a similar size, with a large club in their right hand.

If we took a blow from that huge body… I’m sure we wouldn’t escape unscathed.

One wrong move, and it might even spell our deaths.

We were overwhelmed by their huge body, but began to discuss by whispering.

「So, should we attack from the front after all?」

「It’s a little scary, but since it’s for training… that’s the way to go.」

「It’ll be fine. Ogres are dumb. If you include a feint, they will scatter immediately.」

Apparently, Rose, who excels in technique, seemed confident in the ogre subjugation.

Certainly, her agile movements and the Sakura Blossom One-Sword Style are compatible when facing against ogres.

「I… want to compare strength with the ogres a little.」

「Fufu, Allen. I was thinking the same thing.」

Ria laughed happily saying that.

To be honest, saying「I’m not afraid」would be a lie.

Even so, I wanted to know how my physical strength compares to the ogres which boasts brute strength – As a swordsman, I was naturally curious.

「If you think you can’t win by force, strike back with your sword right away, ok?」

「I know, I won’t be rash.」

「I just want to test a little. Don’t worry.」

We readied ourselves and – I threw a pebble at one of the ogres.

And then,

「Ubo…?」

The ogre which was hit on the back of the head, turned around, and the remaining two followed suite.

The ogres which noticed our presence, distorted their faces as though saying,「We’ve found our prey」.

「-Here they come!」

「Yeah!」

「I’m ready!」

As we each assumed our respective stance,

「U-UBO, UBO… UBOOOOOOO!」

「O. OOOOOOOOO…!」

「GUUUUUGUGUGUGU…!」

The ogres rushed towards us simultaneously.

Contrary to their huge bodies, their movements were quick.

That body is by no means fat, everything is made up of muscles.

「Let’s see who’s stronger… come!」

I maintained Seigan no Kamae and waited for him to step into my range.

And then,

「UBAAAAAAA!」

「SEI!」

The moment when my sword and the ogre’s club collided.

「UBO!?」

Due to the overwhelming strength difference – the ogre was blown away.

「…Ha?」

I stared wide-eyed at the ogre rolling far away.

After that,

「High King Style – Strong Strike!」

「Sakura Blossom One-Sword Style – Sakura Flash!」

Ria’s raw strength comparison with the ogre ended in a draw, so she pushed back the ogre with the natural strength of her soul dress.

On the other hand, Rose, with her fluent sword technique, finished off the ogre with a brilliant strike.

And after all the ogres were finished off, I called out to Ria and Rose.

「Good job you two.」

「Thanks… but, it’s kind of a mixed feeling.」

「Allen, when did you train that much?」

「No, I’ve been sleeping in the hospital for the past few days, so my body should be dull…」

I felt almost no resistance from that ogre.

Perhaps it was originally weak or was it the least powerful of the three? It has to be one of those.