For Luino, fighting was like a part of life.
　Living in a forest overrun by vicious demons would sharpen his senses and strengthen his body. A strong person is one who does not have the emotion of fear," Luino thought, and continued to live his life without it.
　He overcame the fear of death that everyone fears, and chose to walk the path of a shura.
　Therefore, he does not feel the slightest fear of the scene in front of him.
　Blood continues to flow bright red. The blood continues to flow bright red. It splatters and shoots around me like a blade.
Zenas Ladei, the swordsman, dyes his own body in fresh blood, and the mere sight of his fighting style would be enough to make any normal person fear him.
　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. I'd like to kill you. ...... That's how I feel.
No wonder. Luino Tomra......, I'm going to kill you.
That's right.　It's important to have the will to kill. But why me?
You killed a friend of mine.
Friend?　Who?
Lowell!

　Zenas swings his sword with anger in his face. The red sword, stained with fresh blood, shoots out a 'blood blade'.
　The blade flies down to Luino in the shape of a crescent moon. Luino dodges it with a flip of his body.
　He touched the ground with his toes and instantly closed the distance between himself and Zenas.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.
You!

　You!" The swords of Luino and Zenas crossed.
　In the end, he was able to get to the bottom of the problem, but he was not able to get to the top.
　But that level of attack would not frighten Luino.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I remember you well!　Your friend was very strong, wasn't he?
Of course.
"Even swordsmen have friendships. So you're trying to kill me?
Yes. ...... You're the only one I'm going to kill.
"Only you"? I've killed a lot of people in my life, haven't I?　I bet there's a lot of people who'd like to kill you, too, huh?
"...... What are you trying to say?
I'm sure there are many people who would love to kill you.

　You will find a lot of people who have been in the business for a long time.
　But he immediately kicked the ground to close the distance.
　Luino's sword and Zenas's sword crossed again.
　Each time Zenas swung his sword, the spattered blood crystallized and turned into blades that scattered around him.
　If you look, you can see patterns appearing on Zenas's body, with a faint glow of magical power. He must have imprinted his body with a magic formula so that he can use his blood as a weapon.
　Luino, on the other hand, doesn't use any magic or other techniques. He only uses pure swordsmanship and magic to strengthen his body.
　Luino's body is gradually turning red.
　It's not as if Luino has any pain, just a scratch on the skin.
　He swings his sword and takes a moment to make sure Zenas is dead.

(Surprisingly, there is no gap.)


　But it wasn't that easy.
　Zenas's swordsmanship was not very good, in fact, it was low compared to the rest of the swordsmen. From Luino's point of view, the swordsmanship of Lowell Cruester, whom he had fought before, was of a much higher level.
　Still, Zenas has no gaps.
　At a distance, he would unleash a blade of blood with excellent range.
　If you are close enough to him, he will repeatedly attack you with a gradual "grinding" attack, as he is doing now. ...... This is because Rui No has not shown any gaps either.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　They both know that each blow they deliver is intended to be deadly, but they also know that it is only a check.
　Luino once again moves away. Zenas immediately switches to a larger swing.
　The wide blade of blood extended to a distance of a dozen meters or so, and came at him.
　Luino bent down and ran against it.
　Zenas's large blade had a blind spot.
　Not a thin sword, but a blade shaped like a crescent moon. --Underneath is the blind spot for Zenas.
　Luino, in a low posture, instantly closed the distance to Zenas.
　Zenas must have noticed right away. He was about to stop swinging his blade, but there was no way he could do so immediately.

"Gotcha!

　There was a dry, sputtering sound.
　He thought he had aimed for Zenas's neck, but he dodged just in time.
　But instead, he got the arm that was holding the sword.
　He slashed down from around the second arm, and Luino and Zenas crossed.
　Luino quickly reversed.
　He dropped the arm that held the sword--then he could take the head if he went on the offensive immediately.
　This is the first time I've ever been to a place where I've been able to do that.

I'm not sure what to say.


"You think you've won just because you dropped your arm?

　Zenas turned the fresh blood into a blade and swung the arm connected with more blood.
　The range of the shot is further extended, and Rui No, who has just changed his stance, is slightly slow to react.
　A blow that gouged out his shoulder - and then a blade of fresh blood that splattered Luino.
　With a swift movement, Luino distanced himself from Zenas.

I'm not sure if this is the first time I've fought a real fight, but it's pretty messy.

　I'm not sure what to make of that. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you have.
　That's why Luino laughs.

"What are you laughing at?
"Oh, you laugh when you're having fun. Isn't that what you sword fighters do?
"I don't laugh when I fight.

　Zenas denies Luino's words.
　The blood-connected arm slips back under Zenas and returns to normal. You can tell by looking at the skin that you cut him.
　If you look closely, you will see that Zenas has cuts all over his body.

"Fighting powerful enemies is supposed to be fun, right?
No. Fighting is work. There's no fun in it.
Hmm. Is that so?
Yeah. I'll only laugh after I kill you.

　Zenas glares at Luino.
　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

You don't look like you're having fun either. Iris Reinfell.
"Yes. My sword is meant to protect people. But I don't mind fighting.

　But I don't mind fighting." Luino asked, and the girl, Iris, answered.
　Zenas also looked at Iris.
　A lightning bolt struck the ground around Iris' body with a crispy sound.

I know that you and the Order have a working relationship, Luino. I know that you and I should fight together in this situation, I know that too. But I can't overlook the fact that you're after Dr. Schweizer. ....... So, from here on out, it's my personal fight. I will stop you.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.