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Hearing the name Tida, my body stiffened for a moment, and soon I too raised my sword and shouted to Palinkron.

''What, what, twenty layers!　No more Tida!　He's not there!

Yeah, Tida's not here. That's why I'm the substitute. I'll be the surrogate for The Twentieth Test.

Palinclone walks up to us as he answers.

While wielding that bloody sword--

I don't have time to think about it. I stand in front of Maria, take out a spare sword from my 'possessions' and cross swords with Palinkron.

The only thing that assists me is my magic Dimension Decisive Operation (Gradient).

That's how close my HP and MP are now to their limits.

As a result, it's a pure swordsmanship competition.

Palinclone's sword slides over my sword.

Then, Palinclone sneaks into my bosom with a fluid movement.

The man's swordsmanship in front of me was bizarre.

Oddly soft.

While matching sword to sword, Palinclone grabbed my arm with his extra hand. I can see that he has dared to bring us into an antagonistic situation and refused to compete with me in the sword arts.

At that moment, the magic power in my enemy's body amplified.

I could feel the horrible magic power from the skin that touched me. My instincts tell me that it's not a good thing, and I deploy my dimensional magic strongly for a moment, further cutting down on my few remaining lives.

I seek out the weakest part of Palinclone's stance, exploit the gap, and put my strength into it.

''Get away from me--!

Shake it off and push it away.

Palinclone's hands were glowing vaguely. The true identity of the horrific magic power just now was most likely a mental interference type of magic.

''Oh. Wow, that's amazing, Kanami. Good work with that body.

Palinkron laughs, looking sincerely surprised.

Irritated.

I'm irritated by Palinkron's actions, everything about him.

I shout, rousing my aching body.

'What do you want?　Confusing the Hoosiers and not being satisfied with that!

That's a hobby. And it's a hobby. But I can't tell you what it's for. You can't tell me what it is. I'm just trying to get my bearings.

In contrast to my enraged me, Palinclone replies calmly.

With that aloof attitude, my irritation reaches its peak and I convert my life into magic.

[Status]

HP112/284 MP0/657

HP102/275 MP0/657--

In total, my maximum HP had already been reduced by nearly 100.

The life of one skilled explorer was being cut down, and my body was screaming over and over again.

''Don't be silly!　You don't think I can take it easy now, do you?　I wouldn't even know if they killed me!

'You're worried about going easy on me here. You're really kind, brother. No, are you afraid of killing people?

I'm not afraid!　Now that I've killed Alty, I can't hesitate!

d*mn it, he's treating her like a human being. That's what I've been waiting for.　You're crazy!

With that conversation as the last word, I try to advance my feet with the intention of killing the Palinkron. But that advance is stopped by something Palinkron has taken out of his pocket.

'But yes. I'm sure they're going to kill me if they take me seriously. It's a terrible thing, but even with the odds so far in my favor, I'm no match for Aikawa Kanami. Yeah, I don't overestimate my power. -- so that's why this (...).

It was a stone that I had seen somewhere before.

I ”gazed” at that suspicious stone

[Guardian's magical stone]

The magical crystals of the guardian Tida

Tee, Tida's magic stone ......?

I understand that this is the magic stone of Tida, the 'one who steals the logic of darkness' that I sold off in the past.

'Ah, the magic stone of the guardian (guardian) that I bypassed and gave away. I didn't expect you to sell it off to Varto in a direct line. ...... Well, that's why I have it in my hands.

Palinclone plays with the magic stone in his hand, the smile on his face twisting deeply.

A drop of cold sweat runs down from my forehead.

''Miss and Tida said that there was no doubt about it, but I was still scared. But after seeing the scene just now, I could be sure. I - no, I'm the only one who can carry on Tida's will.

Then, Palinclone took the Tida's magic stone in his mouth and swallowed it down.

At the same time, Palinclone's magic power goes crazy.

The world shifts from the base point of the Palinkron to the base point of the Palinkron.

Space convulses.

The mad magic power distorts the space, and the life begins to drain from Palinkron's eyes.

The humanity that was originally faint is diminished even further, and the person called Palinkron is transformed.

Outwardly, not one thing has changed.

But without a doubt, Palinkron was transformed.

Palinclone restrained his trembling body, his throat trembling.

''Ha, haha. Come on, hajeeme, Uze, eiyu......

With a shudder in his throat, Palinkron laughed.

I felt that his voice somehow overlapped with that Tida.

Palinclone regrasps his sword tightly and approaches us.

I 'gaze' at Palinclone again.

[Status]

Name: Palinclone Legacy HP501/512 MP368/392 Class.

Level 22.

Strength 15.21 Strength 19.45 Skill 12.12 Speed 18.22 Wisdom 10.11 Magic 13.99 Element 4.89

Inherent skill: observational eye 1.46

Acquired skills: swordsmanship 1.89 sacred magic 1.23 spirit magic 3.89

Physical Arts 1.87, Spellcraft 2.54

He is no longer a different person.

All of his stats have nearly doubled, and when it comes to his magic, he is an order of magnitude different.

In an attempt to revise my assessment of Palinclone and review the tactics I had assumed--

The Palinclone came at me with the speed of a Tida.

The sword that is swung down is met with a sword, and my arms go numb from the impact. Obviously, my physical strength is not the same as the palinclone from earlier. This forceful blow reminds me of the Tida of the past.

''Such a ......!

I'm frustrated in front of the Palinclone, who has become a different person.

I severely regret letting go of Tida's magic stone even though I realized its importance.

The fact that I will have to fight that Tida again - I'm scared.

'Now I'm like a monster!　You can kill me without a care in the world!

Each blow is heavy and fast - and the sword skills that Palinclone possesses are elevating it to even greater heights. A technique that Tida once didn't have, and it's breaking down my defenses bit by bit.

As it is now, I'm falling behind.

I am forced to strengthen my magic.

'd*mn it!　The magic ”Dimen--

But it was a bad move.

My body was approaching its limits due to the repeated construction of magic beyond the point of impossibility. If you look at the numbers, my maximum HP is still there. If it was only in theory, I could use magic. However, my physical condition in reality did not allow it.