26 26. Illys and Aria (1/2)

The next day after school, we gathered with Iris and Aria.

Iris had listened to me last night and returned to the dormitory.

Before the practice began, I stood around the trees with my mock sword at the ready.

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it.

”How's ...... it going?

”Yes, it feels good. Try to remember the feeling.

”Yes!　Yes! ......!

Iris looked pleased to hear my words.

The more you concentrate, the more you'll be able to do.

The more she concentrated, the more conflicted she must have become about her true strength.

Her sword was straight from the start, but it was getting sharper.

I believe that Iris will be able to cut down multiple pieces in no time.

I don't think it will be a problem.

Aria, who was looking at me with her arms crossed and looking like a big deal for some reason, gives her opinion like that.

In fact, Aria was able to cut off the fallen leaves in a more natural way than me.

The fact that her movements are not those of a normal person is a matter of concern.

Oh, thanks. But I've caught up with you now. ......?

Do you want to play a mock game to see?

No, I mean, we're practicing now.

No, I think that's fine. I think it's a good idea.

Yeah.

What?　But we often have games together. ......

I think it's a good idea to have a match between Iris and Aria as a way to improve each other's skills. If you've been doing this for a while, you might want to do it again today.

”In that case, .......

Iris nodded in agreement, and the two began to prepare.

In my opinion, Iris is stronger than Aria.

But they seem to have different areas of expertise to begin with.

In my honest opinion, Iris has not yet broken out of the game format, and while she has the ability, she is still inexperienced in many areas.

Aria, on the other hand, has a style that is complete in a sense.

For example, when she fought me, she was very steady in her fighting style, making sure to wait and see.

I don't know if he is unsuited to it, but he ended up choosing to cut each other down.

If two people of the same level of ability improve each other, they can become stronger and more effective.

The same opponent will know your habits and movements, and you can point them out to each other.

I'm ready.

Sensei, will you give the signal?

Yes, let's start the game.

With a hand signal, Iris and Aria began to move at the same time.

While Iris was holding a thin sword, Aria ran forward with a dagger in both hands, keeping her posture low.

Aria rushes straight under Iris without looking at her.

It's probably because we both know what we're capable of - there's no hesitation in Aria's movements.