Sword of the Philosopher

Momentary Defense

Skinhead, the leader, looked surprised at my actions.I didn't think I was going to do it by myself... maybe that's how I thought about it.

And against my attack... the closest swordsman was taken.The most plain-looking man of the five.I looked for signs, but they weren't so magical... Probably the least powerful of them all.

I turn to the aristocratic adventurer who emerged from the second floor... what a subtle expression, but it suits me to describe it that way.Well, I don't know if it's really noble, but... the signs are obviously different compared to other humans.

Whether it was a being empowered by Loden or a reincarnator... I stepped forward against the man who had received the sword.At once, the opponent tried to push back with a painful expression on his face.

Oops.

And all at once -- and that's what I thought, the skinhead guy set it up from the side.Intercept me by interfering with my attack, and I'll dodge it once and for all.

... what would have happened if the magic disable hadn't been in effect?If the Reincarnators were mixed in here, the town would be a mess even if I win.

Now, the enemy... here's the skinhead man looking at me.

"It looks like you're going to do quite a bit of work... and knowing that there are people here, you're going to have a winning chance after stepping in here alone."

Murmuring as if to confirm the facts, he slowly stood his sword,

Well then--I guess I'll take it seriously.

I wasn't sure if I was the Reincarnator, but at least if I had the Magic Power Nullified, I could emit magic power and strengthen it... That's all I could do.

A person trusted by Lodden?

“I don't want to go out with you.”

The skinhead man tells me,

"It's Jim-Hayden. It's going to be an instant date... well, thank you!"

I told him my name, and immediately after that, my magic power clearly increased.And then he filled me in... it must have been a move to clean it up in an instant, as I said.

I was able to use my magic power under the conditions of instantaneous power, stepping in, and sword skill...... I could also use my magic power to neutralize magic power, so I was a very powerful person.Without a doubt, the five here were lurking around with something entrusted to them by Loden.Until now, there was something hidden even though I could not conquer parks and facilities.

The five of them seem to have no choice but to be defeated here... I figured out how to fight while Jim was on the verge of an instant.The blade of the opponent approaching.In contrast, I gathered magic power in my right hand.

Apparently, Jim felt it.Can he also show his magic power... his face was talking like that.However, it was not an emotion of amazement, but rather a pure curiosity about how much power one has.

At the same time, he boasted that he had considerable power, and no matter how much he tried, he couldn't beat himself...... From the top, he also had a glimpse of his consciousness like a line of sight.For a man named Jim, I don't see how much I'm capable of... that was all I had to share to win or lose.

The battle was decided in an instant, as Jim thought.My sword is my opponent's sword.The moment it bumps into me, I can play magic power.The magic energy away from the blade was instantly dispersed, and the sword wind from the aftermath danced.

And we slashed back at each other's swords at exactly the same timing.Jim's movements are truly master of it, something that makes him fall in love with the sophisticated things he sees...... There was certainly a technique in Jim's body that an old swordsman could devote his life to and acquire.

It was definitely a stunning fact... but this time, the biggest problem was that I was the opponent.We turned our swords - before the opponent could shake the blade at us.

I-

At the same time I was slashed, Jim made a stunned voice... and in the meantime, I slammed the pursuing sword.The opponent falls down and the fight ends for a moment.Enough magic power for the sword.And the body had enough power to overwhelm this place.

I turned to the four remaining swordsmen.Everyone had stopped because Jim was killed.But maybe the three of you were just trying to get me into the sword space... that was convenient for us.

The attack and defense were also ephemeral events.The moment I held down my sword, the three of them blew up at the same time and fell to the floor.Only the aristocratic adventurers were at a distance, so they escaped the difficulty.However, it was originally in the furthest place, so it must have been a situation where it was saved by chance.

All four fainted.The three of them didn't even mention their names... if they had, the battle might have prolonged.There was no chance of losing, but there was no chance of getting away with it.We were very lucky to be here.

And the rest of you... but when I send my gaze, I'll hold my sword and show you a stance that won't take a step back.But I'm sure you've recognized our skill.

"...... it looks like you won't be caught quietly."

Of course.

Poppy... looking at me, I was a vain gaze somewhere that didn't seem to be in my sight.

I thought for a moment that I was being manipulated, but apparently that's not the case... I don't know, there's something behind me.

"... do you have any concerns?"

I'll try it, but there's no reaction.Well, I don't think we'll be able to get any information.

And for the last person left... I was looking at the timing of the attack, but they deliberately missed it.I subtly retreated and missed the interval...... that's the kind of interaction I'm having.

I'm pretty sure he's a master of power, too... but I had some kind of discomfort here.The man in front of him... he...

"... have we met somewhere?"

Men do not answer questions.However, my eyes were slightly shaken.Apparently... no, I don't think it's the right answer.

The discomfort doesn't go away, but maybe... I finally set it up against the opponent with an idea.