Chapter 171 - Unusual Spar (1/2)

My profound gratification to Steve and Stephen to join my patron! Thanks a lot!!!!

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”I know. Master sent me info on you.”

Saeko walked around Nik while her gaze kept measuring inches of his torso before tiptoeing over the surface of the pond while moving in front of him.

”I am Saeko Busujima, The Pillar of Steel. Now, why didn't your Nichirin Blade changed its colour?”

Saeko's gaze once again focused on Nik's sword that was still in its prime condition as Nik internally measured Saeko himself while shrugging.

”How would I know—”

Whoosh.

Two kunais flew past the gap between Saeko's and Nik's face before they slowly craned their neck sideways, coming face-to-face with a dark-aura'ed Shigure whole lightning-shaped brows kept twitching.

”Like... I thought... I don't like this...”

She muttered while Saeko couldn't help but look towards Shizuka for an explanation, who immediately lowered her head in embarrassment making Saeko's eyes go wide.

”It couldn't be...”

Saeko muttered in disbelief and she snapped her head towards Shigure's direction and immediately walked towards her while sniffing loudly as her gaze would rotate around Nik and Shigure.

”For real?”

Saeko questioned absentmindedly. Since Saeko was a head-taller than Shigure, at this moment, she looked somewhat towering due to her vague expression that immediately made Shigure cautious before the hand pressed against the hilt of her sword immediately unsheathed the silver blade before she spun around and matched Nik's gaze with a joyful expression.

”I can smell that you aren't strong... but Shigure-san has your scent in abundance. This means that you must have something special.

Let's battle!

Let me find out your secrets!”

At Saeko's words, Shizuka couldn't help but sit on the ground while Shigure herself shook her head. Although she would beat Nik every time when sparring with him using the Breath of Wind.

The truth remained that Nik's true proficiency lied in Breath of Water... not to mention, his moves' fluidity only increases when using the blade of water.

But even more surprising was Nik's reaction as he shrugged at Saeko's baseless challenge and replied with a smile.

”There is no need to spar for that. Since Lisa Lisa already knows, it is only a matter of time.”

As Nik spoke, his entire right arm was covered in brilliant raging waves that started to condense over his palm before forming into a blade of raging waves.

”What... is that?”

Shizuka gulped, wide-eyed. After all, she still hadn't witnessed such a strange use of Hamon. Meanwhile, Saeko couldn't help but blink at Nik's non-committal response at her thirst for battle.

Thinking for a little while, Saeko hesitated a bit for this was the first time she was facing such an issue. Usually, the other party would have simply accepted the challenge and then, she would beat them up mercilessly and bloody until they spilt the beans.

”What if I still wish to spar?”

”Ah, no problem. It would be an honor to train with an official pillar.”

Nik nodded with a smile while Shigure coughed softly, attracting Nik's attention, who immediately smiled widely.

”Of course, Shigure is even better than most of the pillars.”

Although, Shigure's expression remained the same, her fingers twirling the luscious green grass betrayed her giddiness.

But before the spar could commence, Nik retracted his blade of Hamon infused waves, earning a confused glare from Saeko before he used pure elements to create the blade. The effect would be the same, but the strain on his energy would be reduced by a lot.

”One move.” Saeko spoke while getting into a firm, solid posture, her silver sword placed in front of her while her eyes scanning Nik and finding some of the weak spots and openings left out due to his inexperience.

Of course, Nik wouldn't be Nik if he lost his shamelessness in front of the beauty and mobilised his own [Pheromone Illusion] to create the effect of [Carnal Desires].

The effect was immediate as Saeko's posture slumped a bit, attracting Shigure's attention while Shizuka simply looked at Nik's magnetic back...

”One move it is.”