At this moment, my body started to move. I used a powerful stamp to
activate the «Vertical Square» with the minimum prep action, and my
first strike accelerated as I let out a flying thrust while moving forward.

*KIINN!!* As the high-pitched metallic sound rang, a powerful impact
rushed up my right hand. My first strike was instantly struck down
effortlessly. The surrounding students and instructors all probably
thought that my move was the Norlangarth Secret move «Lightning
Strike», the single strike «Vertical». If that was really the case, the
winner would have been decided then. However, the show began here.

Even if I clashed with the opponent's move, if my posture wasn't
severely knocked in disarray, the sword skill that was activated would
continue. The second strike of the Vertical Square was to swing right up
from below. My sword skill hadn't ended.

“ZAA!!”

I let my entire body turn left, and I swung my sword up sharply. The
sound of impact rang again. The blue glow that surrounded my sword
was mixed with the orange glow on Uolo's sword, forming a dazzling
white light that lit the slightly dark practice arena.

This time, my sword was deflected back again. However, the opponent's
Avalanche was slowed down as well. I gritted my teeth and
immediately let out the third strike, a vertical slash down.

*GAGIINN!!* A much heavier sound than before rang as both swords
clashed.

As I expected, the third hit wasn't enough to knock back Uolo sword,
but Uolo's move stopped.

If I could pressure him back now, the Avalanche would be stopped, but
I would still have the final hit of my 4 strikes.

(Alicization Running, 322)