As Nagare and Bitchet put it, there were certainly more and more bullets in sight to Satoru.

Satoru's attacks, on the other hand, were no longer hitting Akechi, and Satoru was turning to receive more gradually.

Until just now, the ratio of each other's offenses was about five: five, but now the ratio of Akechi turning to offense is higher at about seven: three.

Akechi was making up for the constraint of using only poking moves in particular by hand, and besides, he began to read Satoru's movements by maintaining the stance that Satoru was going to get in after desperately trying to escape and holding Satoru in the front.

"Speaking of which, Satoru-kun, I'm not equipped with any protective gear like this, and I wonder if I'm damaged by that..."

Bite your teeth and Mai mouths them with a tense face.

But about that, Bitchet shook his head sideways.

"... wearing poor protective gear doesn't prevent damage given the performance of Akechi's weapons. Sometimes the movement is rather dull for a certain amount of protective equipment. If you think avoidance is paramount, there's no problem with your current equipment."

"Right. It would be uncomfortable with other protective equipment, especially for what I relied too much on chaos-full armor. That armor would have strengthened the physical surface, and the armor itself would have been lighter."

In other words, the result is that Satoru is unfamiliar with other protective equipment.

The current equipment is packed with a lot of cotton, also known as cross armor, and the color is black. Though it is named Armor, it is originally a thick underwear that is worn under armor.

So you can't expect that excessively as a protective gear, but it would be easier to move for it and probably get it at a relatively early age and then keep wearing it, so it would be more familiar and easier to handle than bad armor.

However, there is still an undeniable lack of reliability as a protective device. As he is attacked by Akechi, all of them have been torn, cotton has popped up, and some areas have been stained with blood. That would be the factor that makes it seem extraordinarily more painful.

"But why all of a sudden... Sure I would have a higher level of Akechi, but now I'm lowering it, and I honestly think Satoru-kun's move is better than mine..."

Mai speaks. He said he wasn't convinced that Akechi was starting to take the lead.

On a simple level, she seems to feel that my current level of 88 is higher than Satoru, but even if I look at it as swordsmanship or simple physical ability, Satoru is higher...

"Satoru-kun does look good at first sight. Considering the period during which he was teaching swords, it's quite a bit. But still, you can't deny the lack of experience."

"Huh? Lack of experience?

My with a strange look at Nagare's description. Then Bitchet nodded cocklessly, too.

"... as Nagare says. As I can see, Satoru doesn't have enough experience in action."

'... do something stupid. Sometimes Satoru moves around as an adventurer. There will be no lack of experience. "

Bitchet agrees with Nagare's story, but the Book of the Devil has put in a cross spear just in case. I did say no to Satoru, but if things went well, I was proud of my skill enough to be assured that I was above A-rank.

"It's a battle using you, or the Book of the Devil. But the weapon Sator-kun is using now is a sword. And even for demonic swordsmanship, I didn't use it in practice until I showed it here and now. And that's why it was only recognized as swordsmanship until now."

"... that's why it came out on the back. Satoru, I think, had quite a bit of practice. But moves only glow when loaded in practice. Otherwise, it's just blunt."

"That's it..."

I don't have to tell you, Mai, I would have liked to go on, but I have to convince you that I'm looking at Satoru's current situation. And at the same time, it seems I could understand Satoru's weakness, which they were both saying.

"Sator-kun's moves have yet to be refined. At first I could flirt with the eccentricity of the movement, but gradually I guess I noticed the flavor of the movement as well."

"... Satoru is often screwed up with his nose as well. That demonic swordsmanship tends to weigh heavily on every blow. So I try to take it to the attack, even if it's somewhat forceful. If you want to see Asmodi and have a sturdy body and overwhelming power, that can be a threat enough too. But none of it's enough for Satoru right now."

This also means that in Satoru today it is difficult to imitate the use of Satoru swordsmanship to push it off forcefully, which leads to the disadvantage that it is easy to get counters as a result.

"Akechi has set up a tie that he only uses poking moves, but with some arm, he can assemble a variety of moves and attack patterns for even one poking move. From a heavy blow to a quick blow - hopefully with no flaws at all - you can also say that you have a tenacious personality around narrowing down the limit."

In other words, it can also be said that the handouts of using only Akechi poking moves have not actually led to that much handouts.

Rather, if we think in the present circumstances that it is easy to hit the counter, poking is arguably the best means.

"... Besides, Satoru has been exposed to inexperience, even in defense. Honestly, this is a pretty honest place."

"No, we're both calmly analyzing it, but that means Satoru-kun's a pinch, right? Hey, can't you handle it?

Ask Mai in a hurry somewhere.

But...

"... This is the Battle of Satoru. Satoru himself has no choice but to notice."

Bitchet's words seem cold, but this is certainly Satoru's choice.

Nagare, there's nothing you can do but look out for the battle between the two.

It was certain that a tough battle continued for Satoru as it stood.

The attack unleashed by Satoru is blocked by the quick spike unleashed by Akechi.

Furthermore, Akechi's attack had hit Satoru as funny.

Come here. Satoru remains flirted with by Akechi. Akechi has an abundance of patterns of poking moves among the limitations of just poking moves.

On the other hand, Devil Stream Swordsmanship does not take the form of being so constrained to collaboration. This can also be said to be a unique way for demons who were originally good at physical abilities, to the extent that there was actually something quite cerebral about the teaching of Asmodi as well. But I don't have the power to let Satoru take advantage of it now.

And the reason Satoru came here and deplored his immaturity was that he hadn't read Akechi's attack.

The poke of Akechi comes from the left if you think it came from the right and from the top if you think it came from the bottom. It doesn't come when you think it's even going to be a combination, and if you don't think it's coming.

Yes, Akechi was coming here and making a lot of use of Feint as well. That's why Satoru isn't handling it.

If it's just a quick poke or something, if it's in the current state of lowering the level as a handful, it's not inevitable with Satoru.

However, the addition of a feint there revealed the difference in power.

It may have been significant that the devil (Asmodi) did not teach him anything about Feint in his instruction.

Whatever, from the devil's point of view, the idea is strong that feint is only a small-tip move like that used by a less capable human being.

"Swordsmanship ends up with overwhelming power saying things!

Such teachings of the Asmodi crossed Satoru's brain. But it was still good because at that time the demon's power was used to bottom-up his abilities, but now that power is lacking in Satoru.

"Pfft, your swordsmanship isn't a big deal either, if you cut it out. In front of my thrust, you have no hands, no feet."

"... this is the only time. I'll see to it soon."

"Huh, you're still healthy. But, you know, I'm not that free either, to be honest. I've had things with Bitchet, and that's why - it's time for me to make up my mind! [Perfect Shooting Splendor Harmony]!"

Satoru eyes accelerate, and the moment you enter range, you are exposed to a series of fierce thrusts.

All of it hit Satoru and his body was gently blowing backwards.

Acknowledging it, Akechi made a turn with Kurli on the spot, turning his body to Bitchet and putting his sword in his sheath, then turned his hand gracefully and bowed his head respectfully.

"Have you seen it, my dear princess? I dedicate this perfect, vibrant, gorgeous and elegant move to you."

"... disgusting"

"Phew, it's an honor to compliment you."

"... not complimenting you at all"

For the first time, Bitchet couldn't help but notice that Mai is pulling off quite a bit.

"That's a lot to spare. I haven't even had a fight yet."

Tell Akechi that Nagare already wants to win. It is a frowning Akechi.

"Is your eye a pit? Didn't you see my perfect poke right now?

"... you're the pit saver. Look closely."

It was Akechi returning his words to a sigh mix, for Christ's sake, but pointing that face toward Satoru's flying away because of what Bitchet told him.

Then Satoru, who stood up, stared at Akechi.

"... you're surprised. You're like a cockroach."

Spread your hands and state as if Akechi made a small fool of you. Satoru bites his back teeth and stares at Akechi, but Akechi doesn't seem particularly concerned either.

But...

"You make a fool of yourself that you're a cockroach, but cockroaches are organisms that have evolved by the environment. They grow stronger and harder to live in a harsh environment."

"So what do you mean? Cockroaches are cockroaches, right?

"Sorry about the cockroach."

"- Huh!?"

A fleshy Satoru sword trident bursts into Akechi, who did not even pull out his sword, sending a derisive gaze.

By that blow, Akechi's body is now blown away, and Nagare opens her mouth as she looks at it.

- That's what I'm talking about.