513 Let’s watch fireworks together (2/2)

”That's right. I won't have to say it any more after tonight… but right now, I still wish to express that your attitude disgusts me.”

While the two of them were seemingly having a casual conversation, Seiji unsheathed his black longsword and brought out his white shield which had a pentagram spell formation etched upon it.

Naruo Yashuu, who was standing directly across from Seiji, transformed his hands into purple-red sharp claws as a Hanyuu mask mask covered his face.

Hitaka pulled out her red longsword as well as a magic gun.

Akasuzume Koogi, who stood directly across from Hitaka, brought out a pair of golden-red guns. Both guns also had sharp blades attached.

Rana revealed her sharp cat claws.

Shinobu Miaki was across from her and brought out a pair of swords, one long and one short.

Right after this, a firework shot up from near the school and let out some bright-red light.

This was the message from the judge to begin the duel!

”Let's go watch fireworks together this summer,” Akatsuki spoke softly.

”I will go watch fireworks, but never with you,” Natsuya replied coldly.

Yashuu was the first to suddenly rush forward, leaving behind only an afterimage of purple and red!

Seiji instantly transformed into his golden form and blocked him with his shield!

As the vanguards, Yashuu and Seiji fiercely clashed against each other. Their loud impact created a formless wave that created a huge dust plume!

Koogi jumped up in midair and started shooting at Seiji!

Hitaka shot back at Koogi and jumped to block her!

Shinobu clutched her uneven twin swords and rushed towards Natsuya!

Rana instantly appeared before Shinobu and attacked with her claws!

Natsuya extended her palms and activated Genhana High School's gigantic spell formation!

Akatsuki lifted up his hands and summoned four black pillars!

*Boom!!*

Both sides sent numerous spells against each other which exploded into an even more blinding light than the earlier firework!!

”Oh ho… this is a nice start to the duel.”

Ayami Himiki, the girl judging this duel, praised what she saw.

Just like always, she observed this duel from a distance together with her husky dog Spirit-branded Retainer.

The previous duel of the Yoruhana Family daughter against the Yoshiaki Family son gave her an incredibly deep impression. She was more than pleased to take the job to judge this duel as well. In fact, she even gave a small discount on her usual judging fee.

Although she knew that it would be foolish to expect another legendary battle like Shutendoji vs. Minamoto no Raikou, she felt that she should have some expectations as the judge. After all, perhaps something truly incredible would come out again.

The start was incredible already, with a chaotic four-against-four team battle!

Team battles were completely different from solo duels. The tacit cooperation between companions would be incredibly important. Perhaps one excellent coordinated effort would determine the entire victory, while a single terrible mistake might lead to a pathetic defeat.

Ayami had witnessed countless such duels before, and deeply felt that team battles were far more stimulating than one-on-one duels. Victory was commonly decided in just an instant. Those who didn't react fast enough might not even realize just how they lost.

Although Ayami was quite young, she was an excellent judge. She still had the ability to clearly see all eight people's actions, and even had the time to focus her concentration mainly on one person.

The red side (Yoruhana Family daughter)'s jacketed handsome boy!

This handsome boy who seemed like only a newcomer during the previous duel no longer retained his newbishness at all. He seemed like a perfectly normal temporary Spirit-branded Retainer now… not!

Ayami was astounded by how much he'd grown in power since last time.

It had only been a short few months, right!? Wasn't it too ridiculous for his Spiritual Power to have grown by such a level!?

Did he go and cultivate in a Spirit World? Or did he manage to get his hands on some excellent stat-increasing consumables?

No matter what, the increase in his power couldn't be measured by the standards of being only a ”temporary Spirit-branded Retainer” anymore. He was now on the level of being a trump card! Not to mention that he had the transformation ability from last time that surpised her so much…

”However, his bonded spirit seems to be someone other than Minamoto no Raikou now. His spells are all golden in color… Who could his spirit be?”