33 32. Swordsmanship and ignoring swordsmanship.txt (1/2)

I designated the location of the match as a secluded place.

From the point of view of Radiant-san and the others, there was no reason to refuse, so we were easily prepared to duel at the back of the tavern.

Then we pledged our mutual wishes to the city's 'magic stone line' and we drew our swords on each other.

By the way, my sword was borrowed from the knights surrounding me, not the Treasure Sword of the Areis Family. It's not necessary to use a sword with high offensive power in a match that will be stopped on the verge.

''-- Magical [Dimension Decisive Operation (Gradient)], Magical [Form]''

I muttered.

An expanding sense of magic.

In addition, a few magic bubbles overflowed from the sword.

The first magic tactic I want to try - practicing magic ”forms”.

In fact, I found a little use for it after continuing to experiment with magic 《Form》 whenever I had time in the labyrinth.

In the labyrinth, it was common to use both magic dimensions and forms together. When that happened, he realized that the Form was helping the magic dimension.

Magic Form alone would not have much of an effect. But when the magic was used together, it seemed to be of real value.

In other words, with this magic bubble, I could grasp space more strongly.

The feeling is that this bubble can hold magic 《Dimension》. That's what I'm imagining.

When I combined it with the magic connection, it should have taken me a long time to create a doorway up close, but by putting the magic connection into the bubble beforehand, I was able to create a doorway without spending too much time on it.

Of course, this time I'm going to give him a magical dimension to help him make a doorway.

I have to make the foam that contains the magic dimension wrapped around my sword.

With this alone, the spatial perception effect on my sword will increase. You will be able to understand more precisely how the sword moves, and feel what vectors of force are being applied to it. It's as if the sword has become one of my physical organs.

I hold the foam-clad sword in my right eye.

Raydiant-san snickers at that.

''Huh, enhanced magic or ......?　However, if it's not the Ancestor's Sacred Magic, the stance is also sub-par. Shallow, evil ways are not the enemy, are they?

Saying that, Raydiant-san also chants a magic.

''-- 《Growth》''

A white light lights up on Raydiant-san's body.

It's similar to the sacred magic that Dia showed.

Perhaps it's the same attribute.

While looking at it, I simply check Raydiant-san's status in 'Display'.

[Status]

Sera Raydant.

Level 21.

Status: physical enhancement 1.00

The effects are easy to understand and reassuring.

On the other hand, I feel sorry for Raydiant-san who has to deal with such a thing as dimensional magic at first sight.

''Well then, let's go.''

You can come back any time.

Mr. Raydianto turns halfway down and places the tip of the one-handed sword in his right hand on the ground.

It is a unique stance. To me it looks like an unprofitable stance. But since you hold a high level of swordsmanship skills, it can't be a sham.

I build up strength in my axial leg as if to increase the internal pressure of my muscles.

From the looks of it, there is no sign of any trickery from Raydiant-san. I can guess that he intends to lend his chest to me.

It's fine to keep looking at it, but wasting time is against my creed.

''Hmph--!

Exhaling and releasing the power of my compressed legs, I close the distance at once.

My sword, which was moving with it, tries to suck on the right hand that Raydiant-san brought down - but Raydiant-san dodges the flash with room to spare. And with an evasive action, he swung his sword to my neck.

A fluid movement in an instant.

It's a splendid 'destination' that shows a glimpse of tireless effort.

But my eyes catch it without a problem. It's a good idea to make sure that you're not going to miss anything due to the nature of magic.

I immediately shift my body backwards and tame it by creating distance.

As soon as the momentary contact is over, I move out of the way and return to my initial position.

I look at Raydiant-san and he seems surprised that I've dealt with the earlier blow.

”...... way. You're quite good at that.

Mr. Raydiant assesses it from the top.

That's true too.

She was the one who was skipping out on the earlier exchange, the one who was skipping out.

I replay the series of movements in my brain. Then I realize.

I was going to rip the back of my hand open. But Ms. Raydiant was going to stop the sword at my neck.

Mr. Raydiant has the technology to do it.

I gasp.

It's not fear.

I almost stop breathing with longing.

It's an emotion I didn't feel with Tida.

That's probably because Tida's technique was so sketchy.

Although he was wielding a blade, there was no skill in it. It was only pure strength through overwhelming power and speed.

But today it was different.

It's strength that is almost a work of art through refined techniques.

The way he carried his feet.

The way he turned his hips.

The way the shoulders are pulled out.

The softness of the elbows.

The toughness of the wrist.

The fact that I could follow that perfected swordsmanship with my eyes gives me a sense of happiness.

That's how beautiful a match with Mr. Radiant was - beautiful.

The dreamy, game-playing nature that lies at the root of me brings me a sense of excitement.

And I quickly quench that excitement.

My purpose is not to admire Mr. Radiant's swordplay.

If you're too cautious, there's a chance you'll fall behind.

On the contrary, it can be described as an opponent who can be defeated if you're not careful.

The goal is to measure your ability. And to make sure that you turn them away. It is not to play.

I suppress my desire to continue to draw out Raydiant-san's swordsmanship.

''What's the matter, aren't you attacking me?''