We arrived at a place like a Sword Training Hall, and we both held our Beloved Swords.
“Okay, so the first one to be knocked unconscious or to declare defeat loses, right?”
“Yes, that condition is fine with me.”
“Alright, then I won’t hold back this time.”
As he said that, he attacked even faster than last time.
Was he not going all out before…?
But I’ve grown too. He was faster than before, but I could handle it with ease.
“Hmph, you’re good. The only one in our knight order who can exchange blows with me is the captain.”
“Well, I didn’t become an A-Rank Adventurer for nothing.”
Attacks with enough force to blow away nearby people with just the aftershock collided at perfect timing, completely canceling each other out.
However, it was like Cain was fighting with power, and Kuuga with speed.
Damage was being dealt, but it was a stalemate.
However, Kuuga seemed to think that if things continued like this, he might lose.
“Sorry, but I’m going to finish this in one go.”
As he said that, Kuuga’s speed suddenly increased to nearly double.
“What!”
Cain couldn’t keep up with the sudden doubling of speed.
One out of every three attacks hit him directly.
“Ugh…”
Look closely. I should have expected this.
Last time, Kuuga-san’s speed also increased drastically.
To deal with it here…
Cain stopped swinging his sword and shifted to a defensive stance.
If I’m going to get hit one out of three times even when defending with my sword, it’s better to just guard from the start!
Kuuga didn’t expect Cain to go on the defensive.
…That was a mistake. I shouldn’t have talked about my Skill last time…
But I have to bet on this now.
Kuuga poured all of his remaining stamina into his attacks, increasing not only his speed but also the weight of each blow.
…Please…fall.
Kuuga had already struck Cain with over 100 sword attacks.
He could fall at any moment.
And finally, on the 101st attack, Cain fell to his knees.
“Alright, I win!”
Kuuga was certain of his victory.
“No, you’ve lost, Kuuga-san.”
At that moment, Kuuga’s speed suddenly dropped.
The time limit for his Skill had expired.
Cain didn’t miss that opening, and he landed a counterattack, sending Kuuga flying far back.
However, he barely managed to stay conscious.
Cain approached and pointed his sword at him.
“…Are you still going to continue?”
“I understand, I surrender.”
At the same time as his declaration of defeat, Kuuga collapsed.
Name: Cain
Lv 47
HP: 6015/10601 (276)
MP: 60858 (236)
Strength: 73235 (237)
Speed: 11234 (235)
Physical Hardness: 10544 (219)
Magic Strength: 60874 (252)
Luck Stat: 25
Skills:
Status Board
Skill Duplication
Throwing x 9999
One-Handed Sword Basics x 5000
Body Enhancement x 9999
Defense Novice x 276
Defense Basics x 5
Magic Novice x 503
Magic Basics x 5012
Recovery Basics x 21
Greatsword Basics x 100
Dagger Basics x 100
Two-Handed Spear Basics x 100
Titles:
Goblin Killer
One Who Defeated a Four Heavenly King
“Valkyrie”
Vampire Hunting Expert
The damage received and dealt during sword practice with people does not count as damage from enemies, so it does not lead to Skill acquisition.
By the way, Kuuga’s stats are around 8000 on average, and the effect of his Skill that triples his stats can be adjusted to double or 1.5 times instead, in exchange for extending the duration.
The reason why Cain’s Magic Basics is so high is because he defeated over 4000 mini-lesser vampires with the magic power he imbued into his Shield when he fought Text.