Skill 12 Volume 7

A white blade swung downard with lightning speed that the broadcaster could not follow. All of Edelweiss's actions, from stepping in to attacking, were soundless and wasted no energy, spent only on movement. The instant acceleration from stillness to motion made her swords difficult to see. A slash undetectable by eye and ear. Were he a normal person, Ikki's life would have ended without even noticing the attack. But…

"Gah!"

Ikki's body already knew all this, and he was able to defend against the false Edelweiss's first strike. Yet he did not have room for relief afterwards. The instant Intetsu parried Twin-Wing's left blade, her right had already reached Ikki's nose!

"—Kuh!"

Thankfully, Ikki had predicted the follow-up thrust. He calmly tilted his head to evade, though his cheek was grazed. He even swung Intetsu in a counter-cut. In response, Edelweiss also spread her two swords—and delivered another attack!

"Ahhhh—!!!"

Swords of black and white collided and stuck together, with sparks scattering in the wind. Indeed, Ikki was clashing with her. He needed Ittou Shura in the past, but he could now keep up with Twin-Wings's swords! Was it because Sara's depiction was inferior? No. Ikki could tell that this false Edelweiss was no weaker than the real one he fought at Akatsuki Academy. The clarity of her swords, her power, and her presence were all identical. But to match her without Ittou Shura…

That's just how much stronger I've become!