Cid - Stops sword strike

—the violent clash begins.

Gettan’s longsword arcs toward him. However, his enemy doesn’t so much as attempt to dodge.

The blade plows toward his neck, then comes to an abrupt stop in midair.

“Eh—what?!”

Surprised by his sword’s sudden halt, Gettan pulls it back.

John Smith calmly watches him, then murmurs, “You did something just now…”

Gettan clicks his tongue in annoyance. “You think you’re so clever… Stopping my sword by running magic through those thin strings of yours.”

“…Oh?”

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Volume 3, Epilogue