Howling!

　20 smiled a toothy grin.
　He looks really happy.
　I'm sure 20 is one of those people who only likes to fight.
　I'm not sure if that's because of the nature of being a witch.

　While 20 shows a sense of composure, Cecil reasserts his sword.

'I don't hate that kind of thing. I like it, you.

'Ha!　I don't want to.

　Cecil runs out.
　He activates 【Object Acceleration】 on his leather boots.
　He hits a speed that exceeds the limits of the human body.
　In an instant, he went around the side of 20.

　However, the opponent is also a demon.
　The 20, which has already stopped the human, easily followed Cecil's figure.
　With a relatively gentle movement, it deals with Cecil's attack.

　A high-pitched sound--.

　Cecil is able to receive the first blow.
　On the other hand, 20 smiled proudly, "Hehehe.
　However, Cecil's movements do not stop.
　He moves around 20, changing position and cleaving his sword while moving around 20.
　However, he was played that thing.

''(This guy--!)

　Cecil chews on his back teeth.

'What's wrong, what's wrong?　Do we just go around in circles?　Then a dog could do it, too.

You!　You're an ex-knight or something!

　Cecil shouts as they strike each other.

　20's words and actions are quite rough, but his movements when handling his sword are top notch.
　It's not lean at all, and even though he seems to be moving slower than Cecil, he's never losing with his speed.

　He doesn't even seem to be using 【Future Vision】 like Sarasa.
　But every time they struck each other a few times, Cecil felt as if his sword was being sucked into his opponent's sword.

　This sensation is not some kind of hallucination.
　It's the difference in the pure experience of being a swordsman that you feel when you strike with Lacelle.

"Ho!　It's a big deal just to know that. That's right. I'm a Knight of Rothhide.

The Kingdom of Rothhide!

　Cecil involuntarily stopped his sword.
　It was a perfect gap, but 20 also stopped moving.
　It stood in front of Cecil with its sword lowered in a stance.

''What's the Rothhide Kingdom!　That most powerful order - the 'Order of the Holy Light'?

Yeah. Yeah. I was a member of this group.

"--Huh!　I heard that the 'Knights of the Sacred Light' has an insanely strict entrance exam.

That's right. That's what I'm talking about. But you know what? It's been tougher since I got here.

What?

The knight is always required to be the strongest. That's why they train to a ridiculous degree. Officially, it is stated that they were attacked by monsters, but it's not uncommon for people to die during training.

No....

I went through a lot of hard training to be the strongest, so it didn't take me long to become the best. It didn't take me long to become the best. But you know what? The stronger I got, the more heretical I became. It's a good thing that I'm not the only one.

　Respect your superiors.

　Always be grateful to your superiors.

　Be a knight in shining armor.

You know. And what does it take to be the strongest in the world?　I just did what the Order was required to do.

"You...

　Courtesy and respect for others is natural for a knight.
　The words and actions of 20, who doesn't understand that, are certainly strange to Cecil as well.
　However, 20's face that was suddenly shown was somehow sad.

So, you know. I'm not going to be able to get out of the knight's quarters.

　The twenty's face changed drastically.
　The edge of his mouth twisted and he laughed lecherously.

　For a moment, Cecil sent a sympathetic gaze, but he quickly distanced himself and reasserted his sword.

It's quite a vindictive bunch. After that, the knights continued to target me.

And then he made contact with the Numbered Kids.

'Yes!　Numbers is a great environment for me. They're not going to tell you how to be polite, how to be grateful, and so on. They'll make you stronger if you want them to.

Strength obtained through illegal experiments is a sham.

'Ha!　That's what weak people say. 'You can't do this' and 'That's against the law'. So what's up with that?　Anyone who stands in the way of me being the strongest will only be crushed.

Hmm.....

'What?　What's funny?

I'm sorry. I just thought we sounded a lot like each other.

　One young man came and went in Cecil's chest.
　Cocky and pompous.
　But strong enough to make your heart burn.

　It's a dream of mine.

"He's so focused on being the strongest, it's almost foolish. Just like you. But here's the thing. He's been reckless, but he's never done anything illegal. Do you know why?

What?

According to him, it's because your strength is limited. You may be strong now, but you're still very stylish. You'll never be able to beat him.


　For Lacelle Girell Stark!


"There's another reason. Because you can beat me in here. I'm Lacelle's number one protégé.

　Cecil activated his magic.
　When he decided to vividly activate multiple activations, a sword was born.
　Its material is magical silver (mithril).
　He also added a 【Flame Attribute Grant】 to it.

　A sword covered in flames was immediately born.
　As if it was a legendary sword, it shone in red lilies.

''It's a brilliant multiple activation, did you forget that I didn't get through to you earlier?

We'll see how it goes. This time I'm going to hammer you with the best shot I can give you.

　Cecil took a stance.

　Granting 【Object Acceleration】 to the soles of his feet.
　He shook out his maximum magical power and then started.
　With just one step of the initial speed, the city's cobblestones were blown away.
　With a shockwave that sent a chill down my spine, Cecil launched himself.

　Naturally, it was easy to get close to the 20.
　In an instant, the distance between them was crushed.
　Cecil swung down while maintaining the momentum of the [Object Acceleration].


　''That's (R) a swing of the (R) Flame God Hammer (V) one swing (Ting)!


　Spitting out the spirit of the rift.

　The well-developed streets of the Saw Commerce State immediately turned red with a red lotus light.

''Goooooooooooooooooooooo!

　He grunted, and it was twenty.
　I can't see any more room than before.
　Gritting his teeth, he raised his prized weapon, Diva, to receive Cecil's blow.

　On the other hand, Cecil was also putting all his strength into it.
　Power, magic, and technology - he poured everything into it.
　That blow finally moved the upper number of Majinin.

''Gunnuuuuuuuuu!

　At last, 20 is pushed in.
　But--.

　[Muscle Strengthening]
　[Acceleration]
　[Agility increases]
　[Leg strength rising]
　[Body steeling]
　[Defense]
　[Core strengthening]

　Furthermore--.

　[Dragon Power]

Huh...

　Cecil's eyelids widen involuntarily.
　This is because that magic is a high level magic that is counted among the strongest species of 【Warrior(Warrior)】.
　It is a magic that strengthens every muscle, bone, skin and organ.
　The 20 bodies immediately swell up.

　Even so, the 20 magic activation doesn't end.

　[Sharpness]
　[Hardness increases]
　[Lightning attribute granted]
　[Object acceleration]
　[Modified]
　[Modified]
　[Massive increase]

　The love sword 'Diva' becomes ugly and distorted.
　It unleashed a demonic killing intent and then spat out a thunder spirit.
　Then 20 chilling voices resounded.

''Eat it.''


　[Lightning Bringer]


　The magic is unleashed.
　A moment later, the surroundings were filled with a pale color.
　He devours the flames and blows Cecil away.

'Kyaaaaaah!

　There was a scream.
　Cecil was sent directly to a distance of about 50 paces and ran into a nearby stall.

''Ugh........''

　I managed to save my head.
　Thanks to that, I'm conscious.
　But my body doesn't move as it should.
　Probably more than the impact of being blown up, it's due to the effect of 20 magic.

''(Not good........)

　My vision blurs.
　I could hear the voices of the lower life forms in the distance, but it was unclear.
　He wanted to call out to them to run away, but he couldn't even move the tip of his tongue.

　While his consciousness was unclear, he could see the big man approaching him.
　He carried the sword that still had some lightning spirit on his shoulder and stood in front of Cecil with a leisurely movement.

''Your blow is light.

　I thought it was going to be a compliment, but it was a ruthless word.

I've been told that even if you take away the fact that I'm a "Warrior", you're still hopelessly lacking in basic ability. You don't have enough muscle. It's not uncommon for a woman to do this, but after all, she's a woman. You have no talent, man. f*ck you!

　20 raised his sword.

　Cecil was ready to die.
　He mutters in his mind.
　A person's name.........

　However, 20's sword was never swung down.
　No matter how long it took, there was no shock that seemed to be the pain of death.
　I thought he was already dead, but what I heard was 20's beatific voice.

'What the f*ck, man?'

　I thought the underclassmen had come to help, but no.
　And it wasn't the one Cecil wanted to be with.

　It was a man as big as twenty.

'Me?　My name is Lord One Ashaat.

Lo.........one........

　Cecil's voice leaks out.

　Short, familiar brown hair.
　Kind eyes of the same color.
　His well-developed muscles are so engorged that you can see them even through his uniform.

'(Yes. It's Rowan!

　Knowing this, Cecil burst into tears.
　His cochineal eyes gleamed.

　That Rowan, with 20 in front of him, puffs out his chest.

''It's this guy's mate!

　He declared proudly.