I am a female swordsman.

Kaneki's agonizing screams were so pleasing to Rize Kamishiro's ears. She loved to savor the entrails of men who were easily hooked; they were warm, smooth, and incredibly elastic! Hidden behind Kaneki Ken, Rize Kamishiro licked her blood-stained lips, looking at Yomi with unbridled pleasure and mockery.

"Help me! Senior Huang Quan! Please save me!"

"Oh dear~~ A civilian is crying for help! Investigator of the Underworld, are you still holding back? If you keep going like this, I'll eat him up piece by piece. Are you just going to watch him die like this? Hahahaha!"

Huang Quan was not angered by Rize Kamishiro's provocation; she placed her right hand firmly on [Panming].

She lacked the confidence to draw her sword and save Kaneki Ken under these circumstances. Rize Kamishiro was a ghoul with superhuman strength, and her kagune was nearly as hard as a Koukaku. If she attacked rashly, she would only be at a disadvantage. Yomi, who was gathering her sword's momentum, was waiting for the perfect opportunity.

A perfect opportunity to showcase the swordsman's prowess with a single strike.

"Oh my gosh~ Mr. Kaneki, it seems your Yomi-senpai doesn't want to save you. You know, Mr. Kaneki, although I've told you a lot of lies, there's one thing I haven't lied to you about~~"

With Kaneki firmly restrained as he struggled violently, Rize Kamishiro breathed hot, bloody air into his ear like a boneless, beautiful snake.

"I really, really love the book 'The Black Goat's Egg,' especially that scene where just reading it makes me feel so hot and bothered—the moment the black goat pulls all the internal organs out of the struggling man! I've read that part countless times, and it always gets me so excited!!"

Kaneki Ken's tears of fear kept seeping out; gripped by boundless dread, he was too terrified to think.

In this moment of utter despair, Yomi's calm and serene aura overwhelmed Kaneki to the point of wanting to kneel on the ground. Even though he was being grabbed from behind by a ghoul and his life hung by a thread, Kaneki had other thoughts.

'So beautiful, such dazzling light…'

"drink!!"

The sword flashed, its sharpness like a mirror, and Huang Quan arrived before Rize Kamishiro in an instant, like a flying swan!

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Bitter Battle

Sword Master is currently the only class template that Huang Quan has mastered.

The official background information of the game describes it as follows: The origin of this swordsmanship is unknown. It is said to have been created by a sword god who combined various swordsmanship and martial arts techniques. It emphasizes instantaneous sword strikes and has extremely terrifying destructive power.

In short, it all boils down to one word: fast!

How fast can the [Sword Control Technique] be?

The person best able to answer this question should be Rize Kamishiro, who, with Ken Kaneki as a hostage, is constantly on guard against the infamous sword demon Yomi.

But she underestimated Huang Quan.

The moment the dazzling sword light erupted, Rize Kamishiro only had time to turn her head away before she felt a chilling, bone-deep pain on her cheek! She took several steps back in disbelief. Just how exaggerated was this speed? It was as if the sword demon had ignored the distance in space and appeared directly in front of her in that instant!

From where Huang Quan originally stood, the once flat cement ground now has a large area of ​​shocking cracks!

"Stand behind me, Kaneki-kun. Now, when the opportunity arises, escape!"

Before Kaneki Ken could react, Yomi slowly sheathed the sharp-edged sword, "Hopeful Brightness Sword," and the long, single-edged sword she held tightly was wreathed in inconspicuous golden lightning.

'As expected of an S-rank ghoul.'

That sword strike was probably the strongest sword strike Huang Quan had ever unleashed so far!

Using the three passive skills that Yomi barely mastered—[Imperial Swordsmanship], [Demon Sword Descent], and [Sword Control]—and amplifying them with her active skill [Swift Shadow Slash], she charged towards Rize Kamishiro at lightning speed, delivering a fatal blow. Yomi had anticipated that even an S-rank ghoul could be decapitated in a single strike when she channeled her full power into her peak.

But the speed was simply too exaggerated.

Having not had enough time to familiarize himself with the Sword Master class, Huang Quan possessed sufficient speed, but his accuracy faltered slightly. Normally, this slight deviation wouldn't be a major issue; the speed alone could compensate for piercing vitals. However, amplified by extreme speed, this minor error became a serious misalignment!

"Oh my, oh my, what terrifying swordsmanship! You almost chopped my head off, but unfortunately, your sword still has no effect on me..."

Rize Kamishiro touched the gaping wound on her cheek with her finger, and as if by magic, the gruesome wound disappeared with the touch of her finger.

Aside from the bloodstains remaining on her pale face, proving that Rize Kamishiro had indeed been injured by the Yomi sword, all other wounds had disappeared. She licked her blood-stained fingers with a rather suggestive air, her terrifying ghoul eyes flashing with intense mockery, and then burst into unrestrained laughter!

"Hahahaha! Sword Demon Huang Quan! You were even more dangerous that night! Your eyes were sharper than anyone I've ever seen. Just thinking about you dying on the ground, being disemboweled and eaten clean by me, makes me unable to hold back!!"

"Want to kill me? Go ahead and try."

Yomi's pupils contracted in surprise at Rize Kamishiro's unexpectedly rapid regeneration. "Oogiri" actually has such an ability? This is really bad news."

"Eek~~ I can't even protect myself with that burden behind me."

puff!

The pristine white dress was torn apart by four scarlet, eerie scales that flapped wildly behind Rize Kamishiro like wings, revealing the demonic [Oogami] as her hunting tool.

"How wonderful! An investigator who died protecting civilians! I'm so moved I almost cried, but..."

Swipe!

Four wildly flailing kraks suddenly thrust towards Yomi, leaving four crimson afterimages in mid-air. Seizing the opening in the opponent's attack, facing Rize Kamishiro's fierce and swift assault, Yomi once again displayed the terrifying destructive power of a swordsman's instantaneous strike. The four sword lights, striking the tips of the kraks in quick succession, forcefully halted Rize Kamishiro's charge.

"...But you're like a crow with broken wings, you can't fly anymore!"

Taking advantage of the obstruction of the kagune, she arrived at Yomi's side in the blink of an eye, and with a sinister smile, Kamishiro Rize suddenly embraced Yomi!

It was as tender as a lover's kiss!

If she were grabbed, Yomi would have large chunks of flesh torn off in the next moment, and then her body would be torn apart by the restless kinkaku. The reason Rize Kamishiro said Yomi was like a crow with broken wings was because she was protecting Kaneki Ken, an ordinary person. Yomi, who should have been agile and adept at hit-and-run tactics, was instead just a sitting duck. Such foolish behavior in battle was practically suicidal!

Rize Kamishiro's shadow looms over the underworld.

Just as Huang Quan was holding his breath and sheathing his sword, ready to strike, he seemed not to have expected Rize Kamishiro to approach so quickly. It wasn't until the other woman's arms were almost wrapped around him that an astonishing sharpness burst forth in her eyes.

"Hold on tight!"

Suddenly, Huang Quan roared, no longer caring about the terrified Kaneki Ken. With all her might, she forcefully drew the [Hope Sword]. The unsheathed, snow-white blade instantly stirred up a violent air current, and the sword light and current, mixed with the fluctuations of sword intent, violently lifted the leaping Rize Kamishiro into the air!

'This is……'

"Then, endure being torn to pieces, [Gourmet]!"

Disrupted and assaulted by the sword light and airflow, Rize Kamishiro, who had no time to regain her balance in mid-air, felt countless chaotic sword energies slicing towards her inch by inch in the next second! With all her might, she used her kagune to protect the vital parts of her body. Rize Kamishiro endured the fierce slashes and let out a roar like a wild beast!

Swordsman's sword skill: [Piercing Clouds and Shattering Sky Sword]!

The powerful sword energy unleashed by drawing the sword with Iaido will send the enemy flying into the air, after which the swordsman will unleash a series of fierce slashes on the enemy amidst the irresistible sword light and airflow!

Unexpectedly, Rize Kamishiro pounced on her, and Yomi, possessing an astonishing combat awareness, instinctively used the skill most suitable for breaking the deadlock. She hadn't even fully mastered this skill yet, but in this critical moment, her calm and collected will allowed Yomi to steadily control the soaring, neighing sword.

The final blow slammed Rize Kamishiro aside.

The thin sheet metal fence was immediately smashed through, stirring up a thick cloud of dust.

Upon landing, Huang Quan couldn't help but show a hint of anger as she looked at Kaneki Ken, who was still in a daze of fear. Why wasn't he running away?! Didn't he know that by staying here, he was only hindering her! He could kill her at any moment?! Huang Quan was almost laughing in anger; she had never seen such a stupid guy!

He was about to speak.

Huang Quan, being a swordsman, felt a strong sense of dread as four bright red afterimages suddenly shot towards her from the smoke and dust!

Author's Note:

P.S.: I was fortunate enough to do some back-and-forth with this expert!

Book Recommendation:

Ishtar Wars

Summary:

Jiang Feng is finally in big trouble today because of his crazy use of the whip and whip to beat his teammates.

Upon opening his eyes, he immediately took a liking to the little girl who appeared before him, who bore a striking resemblance to young Rin from Fate/Zero.

Until she realized that she was facing a mirror.

Chapter Thirty: The Victory or the Defeat is Decided

With agile movements, Huang Quan dodged and weaved, leaving him in a dilemma while holding onto Kaneki Ken.

Today is the day she is at her peak, and in theory she could go all out and fight [Oogiri] to the bitter end. However, because of the variable that is Kaneki Ken, the situation has begun to tilt in a way that is unfavorable to Yomi.

With Rize Kamishiro's skills, she could easily bypass Yomi and attack Kaneki. She could have simply stood by and watched him die, but just as Rize Kamishiro saw through Yomi's cold exterior, there was a hint of tenderness that even she herself couldn't perceive—that kind of petty thing that could have completely killed Yomi here today!

"Ahhhhh!"

Kaneki Ken was being carried away, and he couldn't help but let out a panicked scream.

But the next moment he abruptly stopped screaming. Faced with Huang Quan's almost murderous gaze, Kaneki had no courage to doubt whether Huang Quan would suddenly draw her sword and chop him down!

"Run! There are investigators outside!"

Huang Quan shoved Jin Mu hard, gritting his teeth as if he wanted to say something, but from the thick dust behind him, the ferocious, demonic figure rushed over.

Huang Quan immediately turned around to intercept Kamishiro Rize.

Regardless, Huang Quan couldn't stand by and watch someone die within his power. This wasn't some outdated kindness, but the basic humanity a normal human being should possess. If one were to use any means necessary to achieve their goals, even abandoning the most fundamental aspect of humanity, then what kind of swordsman would they be?!

Kaneki Ken stared blankly at Yomi's frail figure as she resolutely returned to face the terrifying ghoul. His initially uncontrollable fear miraculously subsided considerably under the illumination of humanity. He understood that his presence would only be a burden to Yomi; he had to escape so that Yomi could fully concentrate on the battle!

Kaneki roared loudly.

"I will bring the investigator back, Senior Huang Quan!"

While busy parrying and countering Rize Kamishiro's cunning and troublesome kagune, Yomi suddenly heard Kaneki Ken's determined roar behind her, and her thin lips couldn't help but curl up slightly.

'At least he's starting to look like a man...'

But it's not time to relax and be happy yet! Yomi can't be at ease and happy until she cuts off Rize Kamishiro's head!

"Hehe~~ The caged bird has regained its freedom? How foolish!" Emerging from the thick smoke and dust, accompanied by a strong stench, the grinning monster forced Yomi to retreat and dodge. Rize Kamishiro's eerie kagune danced and probed, while the intense stench of blood emanating from her as she lay on the ground constantly assaulted Yomi's will.

A ghoul with immense greed, she could easily intimidate investigators with her mere presence.

However, this only fueled the murderous intent in Huang Quan's bloodshot eyes!

"How many people did you actually eat?"

Just how many people must one devour to produce such an aura of unyielding sorrow? Yomi, who has made further progress in swordsmanship, can even hear the countless painful cries emanating from Rize Kamishiro from another angle!

"Hahahaha! How ridiculous! Are you angry? Huang Quan, have you ever counted how many pieces of meat you've eaten since you were born? So, humans are truly an incomprehensible species, wantonly plundering the lives of other species while accusing them of plundering lives. Is it so hard to see the elephant in the room?!" Four scales plunged into the ground, springing out like springs!

Rize Kamishiro flew across the underworld in an instant, chasing after the fleeing Ken Kaneki!

"Don't think about it!"

Realizing Rize Kamishiro's heinous act, Yomi unleashed a powerful sword aura that surged from the ground. This sharp sword aura, capable of tearing through metal, also carried a subtle, almost imperceptible, tingling sensation. Rize Kamishiro looked down in surprise, her body drooping uncontrollably.

Even faster than Rize Kamishiro, Yomi lowered her body, adjusted her center of gravity, and sped towards the direction where she was about to land!

Concentrate and hold your breath, completely concealing your sword intent!

Once again, he entered a state of selflessness. Huang Quan's aura was unstoppable, and his scarlet eyes, devoid of all emotion, gazed at the falling Kamishiro Rize with the clarity and innocence of a newborn.