Chapter 41 - One Hit Kill: Murasame (1/2)

'It's dark' I thought. The last thing I remember is fighting with monsters in the Labyrinth and was about to get hit to death by a monster when Wang Lei took over my body and defeated them.

He used a technique so exquisite and mystique that it mesmerized me, a swordswoman. I have seen my father who has achieved Grandmaster-level in Yaegashi-style, and I can tell that even he never looked that beautiful when he used his sword techniques. Wang Lei sword, when he used represented absolute speed and nothing else.

Normally, swordsmen or women have to go through different methods to form their sword style. But even if they reach Grandmaster-Level in swordsmanship, their sword would never represent a single word. There will always be different mysteries mix in it. But when he used his sword, it was only speed or nothing.

'I wonder if I would be able to do that' I thought. With a small grunt, I opened my eyes. My body, though completely healed, still feels stiff.

I slowly opened my eyes to see an unfamiliar ceiling. ”Ugh, where am I?” I said as I look around me, trying to find some clues.

Suddenly, the door of the room opens and from there, my childhood friend, Kaori came. She looked at me as surprise forms on her face. ”Shizuku-chan! You have awakened!” she said as she rushes toward me and hugs me.

I weakly smiled, ”Thanks for taking care of me, Kaori.” And said while rubbing her head.

Kaori looked upturned at me and smiled, ”Of course I will take care of you! By the way, how are you feeling?” she asked me, worriedly. Puzzlement showed on my face as I said, ”Nothing wrong particularly. Just some stiffness and nothing major. Why? Is something wrong with my body?” I asked.

Kaori looked at me as if contemplating something when she stood up and brought a mirror in front of me. Confused, I look into it and was startled. My black hair now was silver. Not completely, but it was showing little shades of sliver here and there. ”What happened?!” I asked.

Kaori shakes her head and said, ”I don't know. When you lost your consciousness, your hair started to change and this happens.”

'Is it because Wang Lei took over my body?' that was the only reason I could come up with.

”Wait, she is still not awake!”

”She is. I can feel her aura.”

”Wait…” as I was looking at my body in the mirror, the door opened and a boy with white hair entered with my classmate. It is my first time seeing him yet he seems familiar.

He nodded towards Kaori and looked towards me. He raises his hand and a black katana appears in his hand. It was in the sheath yet it gave such sharpness that would make on think twice before approaching it. He tosses the sword towards me, stunned by his sudden action; I fluttery caught the sword. ”This?”

”Wang Lei gave it to me when I met him. He said to give it to you when I meet you. Though I was suspicious it seems that he predicted that I would save you from that demon.” Nagumo-san said a little unsatisfied. I wonder what causes him to be displeased.

”Em, why are making a face like I have stolen your girlfriend?”

”Nothing, just that I had to use my precious potion to heal you. But don't worry, I will have my compensation for him,” he said, smiling.

”Master…” I looked towards the woman who came with him. She called him a master! I looked towards Kaori and could see jealously. 'She should seriously confess already. Not that I am in a position to say that.' I sighed and listen as the woman talks with him” Here, take these. Wang Lei-san gave it to me when we separated.”

”Then why didn't you gave it to me right away?” he asked confused. I seriously have no idea what they are talking about.

”He said not to until you say something like: I will ask for compensation form him,” she said at which Nagumo-san looked surprised.

”So, he even predicted this? Do you think he has a unique skill that lets him see in the future or something?” Nagumo-san said as he looked inside the box. There were some small green beans inside.

”What is this? Beans?” Nagumo-san said as suddenly a wisp of white light came from the pouch and enters his head. After some time, he looked wide-eyed at the beans and smiled. ”Damn! He does have some top-notch products!” he said as the pouch in his hands vanishes. I am curious about what is that beans for but it seems that he won't be telling us.

I unsheathe and a blood-red sword comes out. It was giving metallic sheen but because of its color, it felt like red aura was being released from it. I looked at the hilt where some words were written.

'Is this the name?' I was thinking when different knowledge starts to enter my mind. 'This is!'

Taking a deep breath, I used the skill that was I just learned.

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[Shizuku Yaegashi]

17 Years Old, Female

Class: Swordmaster

Level: ???

DEF: 6236

AGI: 6220

VIT: 6235

END: 6285

MAG (Primordial Energy): 6800

RES: 6298

[Skills]

< Sword Proficiency— + Improved Slashing Speed + Improved Drawing Speed>, < Supersonic Step/Flash Step— + Burst Supersonic Step + Continual Steps + Steel Legs + No Tempo>, < Foresight>, , < Invisibility— + Illusionary Attacks>,

[Unique Skills]