Chapter 221 - Entrance Exam and Valentines Day [18] (2/2)

「Haa haa… You monster…」

「Naa Tessa, why don’t we stop it here?」

His whole body was engraved with a number of sword wounds.

On the other hand, I’ve not suffered a single hit.

The match was pretty much decided.

「He, hehe, don’t be so impatient… I’m just now starting to get into the mood. The real battle starts from here on out!」

Tessa shouted and thrust his hand into empty space.

「Cut〈Hurt Blade〉!」

At that moment, a sword appeared as though tearing through space.

(That’s Tessa’s soul dress huh. This is the first time I’m seeing it.)

A straight blade, a square guard, and a hilt that seems to be easy to grip.

At first glance, it appears to be an ordinary sword that you can find anywhere.

However, there was something remarkable about the spiritual power contained in it.

「My soul dress〈Hurt Blade〉, the more I get hurt, the more this guy’s output will rise! How’s that Allen… It’s cool, isn’t it?」

「As expected of you, Tessa!」

It is a soul dress that boasts such an output.

If I took a direct attack, I’ll most likely suffer a deep wound.

As I slowly assumed Seigan no Kamae, Tessa held up the sword high in the sky and stared at me.

「……」

「……」

One second, two seconds, three seconds – time passed silently, as only our gazes clashed.

(Tessa is a straightforward guy. Judging from that stance… In all probability, he will unleash a large overhead slash.)

(It’s frustrating, but Allen is the superior swordsman. Tricks won’t work on him, and it’s too much trouble to think about it. A real man only has to unleash the strongest and fastest attack, putting all his might into it!)

After a good few seconds of staring, we started running almost at the same time.

「HAAAAAAAAAAAA!」

「ORAAAAAAAAAAA!」

And the moment I stepped into Tessa’s『range』,

「Iron Cutting Style Secret Technique – Iron Execution!」

From overhead, a frighteningly straightforward slash came down.

It was an extremely beautiful slash filled with the true desire of the Iron Cutting Style -『Cut Iron』.

The match between swordsmen is a serious battle.

I must respond to his earnestness with my best.

「Fifth Sword – World Judgement!」

I responded with the ultimate swing which tears the world asunder.

As a result of our slashes clashing, Tessa’s soul dress was cut right in half, and a deep sword wound was engraved on his chest.

「Damn, you’re really strong… It’s my complete defeat.」

Tessa whispered, and collapsed slowly.

Thus, I achieved a splendid victory in the group exercise with 14 men of Class A.