Chapter 29.1 - Recruitment Period and Strange Group [2] – part 1 (1/2)

29. Recruitment Period and Strange Group [2] – part 1

As I sighed loudly, Silty-senpai laughed.

「Don’t worry, don’t worry! We will exclude the use of soul dress from this match!」

「…Why, thank you.」

…That wasn’t what I was worried about, but I guess it doesn’t matter.

(Thinking over, this might actually be a good experience)

The opportunity to cross swords with the deputy head of Swordsmanship Club is not easy to obtain.

(And most of all, Silty-senpai doesn’t seem to be the kind to listen to what others have to say…)

In order to quickly conclude this scenario, facing off against her would be the best way.

「Nee nee, I’m going to fight in my club uniform but… what about Allen-kun? Will you change clothes? Or are going to fight as is?」

「I’m fine with fighting as is.」

Thousand Blade Academy uniforms excel in elasticity, and even provides better freedom of movement than their club uniform.

Silty-senpai asked while comprehending that.

「I see. Well then, here you go!」she said, and handed over a wooden sword used for practice activities.

「Thank you.」

After we both finished our preparations, the student who served the position of referee, announced.

「From here, we are going to hold the match, Silty-Rosette vs Allen-Rodore! Both participants, please come to the center of the gymnasium!」

Silty-senpai and I, headed to the center of the gymnasium as beckoned by the referee.

「Both participants, are you ready? Well then – START!」

At the same time as the start of the match was declared, Silty-senpai and I both assumed Seigan no Kamae.

And then,

「……」

「……」

As we both sank into silence, it was time to analyze her.

From senpai’s body build and form. I analyzed her『sword’s』forte.

(Her developed thighs can be seen even from over the club uniform… I have to pay special attention for the thrust that comes out of that leg power, and also her Iai slash…)

And there’s another point to be worried about.

(…The center of gravity is flowing slightly behind)

Perhaps senpai’s sword is a『defensive sword』 – with defense as the main axis and aims for a counter.

When most of the analysis was over, I spoke.

「…Senpai, aren’t you going to come?」

「Fufu, I’m not going to attack my junior incessantly at the very beginning of the match. I’ll let Allen-kun have the first move.」

「Is that so… Well then, I’ll take you up on your offer. First Sword – Flying Shadow!」

I fired a convenient shot that could attack unilaterally from a long distance without having to close in.

Senpai laughed boldly at my technique.

「Here it comes, the flying slash! But – too naive!」

She probably watched my fight at the Big Five Holy Festival.

Without being taken aback, she calmly slashed down the looming Flying Shadow.

However – that was within my calculation.

「-It’s just a distraction.」

「!?」

I drew closer by concealing my figure behind Flying Shadow, and got behind senpai.

「Eighth Sword – Yatagarasu!」

「Circle Style – Wind Circle!」

She rotated her wooden sword in a circular motion – cutting down the swooping eight slashes.

The movement, which was reminiscent of bojutsu, was so polished that I momentarily fixed my eyes on it. 1

「You surprised me a little but… naive, too naive! An attack of that level, won’t be able to break my Circle Style!」

「That seems to be the case…」

Circle style huh… it’s quite amazing.

I didn’t imagine that she could cut down my attack from that disadvantageous position.

It is surely because her school specializes in『defensive』techniques.

(This has gotten a little interesting…)

So far, I’ve only been fighting with opponents who were good at『Offensive Sword』, like Dodriel and Sid-san.