I am a female swordsman.

"Then as long as you don't get hit, it should be fine, right?"

Huang Quan's clear, clean, scarlet eyes seemed to be devoid of any thought as he took a step forward with his right foot.

Whoosh!

In the blink of an eye, his figure surged forward, Huang Quan's sword still sheathed, his fingers already pushing it open half an inch to reveal its dazzling sharpness. Many people know that the most dangerous moment for [Sword Demon] Huang Quan is neither when the sword is sheathed nor when its blade is already fully drawn, but precisely at the moment it is about to be unsheathed that it can most easily take a life!

Faced with the approaching Yellow Springs in an instant, the two feathers on Iruma Xuan's back surged violently instinctively!

This obvious preparation for the attack immediately caught Huang Quan's eye; she could sense the immense threat posed by the [Black Dog]'s kagune. This threat heightened her senses to an extraordinary degree, causing Huang Quan's state to rise to a new peak. What kind of attack was about to occur?

A barrage of bullets?!

Or...

Unexpectedly, the [Black Dog], who was supposed to keep his distance and use his kagune to shoot, suddenly had his kagune flapping violently like wings, and his entire figure shot out like an arrow released from a bow.

'Close combat with feathered kegs...?'

In the blink of an eye, the two were at their most dangerous distance from each other!

Irimi Kasumi extended her ten fingers, unleashing sharp, menacing canine claws that fiercely attacked Yomi's throat and sword-wielding right hand. [Sword Demon] Yomi's most remarkable asset is her sword; if she can be defeated before she draws her sword, then she can safely escape with Hinami.

however!

"Innocent!"

The sword shadows silently bloomed in the rain. Huang Quan, who had seen through the Black Dog's intentions, had already stirred up a violent storm with his unsheathed sword. In the downpour, this storm was amplified infinitely, and the killing intent of Huang Quan's sword made Ru Jianxuan unable to control herself.

This is the deadly sword technique that the ghouls of various districts call the "Sword Demon" in fear. Its reputation is well-deserved, and Irumi Kaname's vision was overwhelmed by the snow-white blade.

In the blink of an eye, Huang Quan immediately stopped in his tracks.

The black dog also stopped.

A long trail of bright red blood hung from the gleaming sword blade, quickly diluting and flowing onto the ground with the rain. Huang Quan's sword strike had been off-target; the wave of sword light that should have directly severed the head of [Black Dog] was completely deflected by the opponent's blast of feathers, yet it still managed to sever the opponent's neck.

"You know me very well, don't you? You attacked my right-hand sword right away, are you trying to prevent me from drawing my sword?" Huang Quan, who was swinging his beloved sword in a special arc, had already vaguely sensed the aura of [Black Dog] with his exceptionally keen intuition.

With the improvement of his skills in Sword Control and Imperial Swordsmanship, Huang Quan's swordsmanship is no longer as rigid and inflexible as it was at the beginning.

It flows smoothly and is controlled with ease.

To try to knock her sword away or to think that her sword is a weakness is simply naive.

"You bastard...!" Irimi Kaname managed to utter the words with difficulty, clutching her neck as the large wound on her neck rapidly healed. Fighting a swordsman with such unwavering will that could shatter steel truly made one constantly doubt their own ability to win; no wonder she was called the "Sword Demon."

"I haven't stretched my muscles in a long time, don't get too cocky, little sister!"

"Really? Well, I'm almost done warming up. Now that I've learned this move, I'll test it on you."

She laughed happily in the rain, the raindrops cascading down her brilliant silver hair carrying an unusual chill. Huang Quan's sudden change in expression made Rujian Xuan's heart skip a beat. The previously dull gemstones on her bracelet now emitted an eerie and dangerous luster, and a silver-blue light emanating from her left hand coiled around the [Panming Sword]!

[The Demon Sword Descends], Stonebringer the Lightning!

"Kunk?"

The straight, slender sword was wreathed in arcs of light that could be seen with the naked eye. Irimi Kasumi sensed the intense, dangerous aura emanating from the [Sword Demon] weapon. This unprecedented weapon evoked an endless killing intent in her, a stark contrast to the Quinque wielded by White Dove.

The overall form of the [Panming Sword] has not changed much, but it has been imbued with a terrifying natural power!

Huang Quan stared excitedly at the [Black Dog]. This was the first time she had used the Swordmaster skill [Demon Sword Descent] against a ghoul, a power that truly surpassed that of ordinary humans. Against ghouls, combined with the Swordmaster's superb sword-wielding skills, she could probably unleash even greater combat power.

"Prepare."

The Sword of Hope was wreathed in dangerous arcs of electricity, but Huang Quan was not afraid at all. She could clearly feel herself becoming more and more in tune with the blade, moving towards the realm of "man and sword as one" that swordsmen spoke of.

In this state of mind...

It feels like you can easily cross over to wherever the sword is pointing!

Where are you looking?

It's even faster than Yuhe's burst speed!!

In an instant, she passed through the rain and appeared before Irimi Kaname. The powerful shockwave from the underworld caused Irimi Kaname's long black hair to fly wildly. The silver and black hair intertwined in the air, creating an exceptionally beautiful and mesmerizing scene. Realizing that death was imminent, Irimi Kaname's eyes finally transformed completely into ghoul eyes!

Full power activated!!

At this moment, Huang Quan and Ru Jianxuan face off in a life-or-death struggle. Who will be the one whose life hangs by a thread?!

………………

'【Rabbit】, an undocumented ghoul, identified as having a fukaku type. We must stop her; we can't let her interfere with the Yomi Third Class's battle on the other side.'

Kotaro Amon, wielding the half-sword of the Kagune Dojima, maintained a tight defensive stance. Judging from the situation, his most important task at this moment was to stop the [Rabbit] and buy Yomi a chance to win. The scales of victory had now tipped in Crow's favor; while ghouls with kagune possessed high burst damage, their endurance was lacking!

Using Quinque to intercept Touka's barrage of kagune, Amon Kotaro's unwavering composure kept her firmly outside Quinque's attack range.

This is an impenetrable defense!

"Seriously, this is so annoying!!" Kirishima Touka was incredibly frustrated and annoyed, unable to defeat Amon despite their repeated exchanges. This crow before her possessed a heavy, powerful kukku (a type of kagune), and its swings were incredibly imposing. If she didn't find a way to break the stalemate, rescuing Hinami would be out of the question…

I'm afraid even Miss Irumi's side will be in trouble!

Chapter Sixty-Two: Electric Arc

In the battles so far, Amon has seen quite a few ghouls with kagune.

But neither side is like that...

Ding ding ding!!

Feeling the dense barrage of attacks coming from Kunk, the frequent and intense barrage caused Amon's hands to go numb. The ferocity of "Rabbit" was completely at odds with the mask she wore; her offensive was so fierce it was as if she were courting death.

'That's terrifying!'

It uses both hands and feet, is agile, and is not limited to kagune!

Amon took two steps back to dissipate the intense force emanating from his opponent. She truly was a terrifying monster; her petite body contained a power completely different from her appearance. To be honest, Amon had only ever experienced this stark contrast from his partner, the [Sword Demon] Yomi.

That dashing figure is probably now locked in a fierce battle.

Feeling the increasingly intense battle under the torrential rain, Amon Kotaro was not intimidated. Instead, the raging fire in his heart became a source of inspiration for him to use even more power.

"Ah ah!!"

With a roar, it deflected all the volleys of kagune, the whistling wind even momentarily halting the relentless downpour. The exaggeratedly powerful strike of the Kagune Dojima 1/2 forced [Rabbit] to retreat. Against Amon Kotaro, whose reflexes and strength were ridiculously high, Kirishima Touka truly found it difficult to break through quickly.

Forced to retreat again!

The single-winged feathered creature behind him, which seemed to be burning, was beginning to weaken due to its prolonged and unsuccessful attack!

If we compare a ghoul to a powerful machine, then food is the fuel. Eating junk food only allows them to exert junk power, while eating high-quality food allows them to unleash tremendous strength. Most of the ghouls in [Antique] are scavengers, and they control their food intake to just enough to fill their stomachs.

To call it a fight would be a stretch.

If I am like this, then Miss Rujian is probably the same!

Kirishima Touka looked at the man, who was as solid and unshakable as a mountain, with a headache. If this continued, the situation would only get worse. Not only would she not be able to rescue Hinami, but she herself would also be trapped.

'Is this the legendary strength of the crow?'

On the other side, Amon watched the [Rabbit] retreat temporarily and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The high-intensity battle was extremely taxing on their stamina. Facing two ghouls with tunics was like standing on a scale over an abyss; whichever side couldn't hold on first would gain an overwhelming advantage.

Cruel and real, this is the battle between ghouls and investigators!

Quickly regaining her strength, Touka Kirishima looked at Hinami lying unconscious on the ground, then glanced at Irimi Kaname and [Sword Demon] Yomi, who were locked in a fierce battle at the other end of the alley. She cracked her knuckles hard, making a crackling sound like popping beans.

The eyes beneath the rabbit's mask have completely transformed into ghoul eyes!

The battle has been over for some time now. One characteristic of the white doves is that they will call upon a large number of their companions to encircle and annihilate the enemy when things are going poorly. While I haven't heard of the [Ravens] having the same habit, continuing to drag this out is clearly disadvantageous. Let's seize this opportunity and crush the mountain before us in one fell swoop!

"I'll crush you in one fell swoop!"

The single-winged kagune, which had been gradually weakening, burst into flames once more, its brilliant black and red hues shining exceptionally brightly in the rain. The wing, now fluttering wildly, expanded several times over, as if to completely engulf Amon Kotaro!

"That's exactly what I was thinking!"

The internal energy of the Kagaku Dojima 1/2 was fully activated, and the weight of the Kunk, originally intended as a heavy weapon, continued to increase, with an ominous red glow gradually appearing on its surface. With this, a full-force swing could probably shatter even the Kagaku, known for its defensive capabilities.

The decisive moment has arrived!

Will the swiftly approaching "rabbit" be able to defeat the white dove in one fell swoop, or will the immovable Amon be able to smash the ghoul into mush with a single blow?

Yamen absolutely does not want to become his partner's weakness!

………………

"Too slow! You can't catch me at all!"

The figure darted back and forth through the rain with incredible speed, each movement generating a powerful gust of wind that whipped away the raindrops, making even the air tremble at the sight of that slender figure. As she danced in the torrential rain, shimmering sword energy rippled with layers of electric arcs!

The flying, scattering arcs of electricity, though seemingly as thin as cicada wings, possess astonishing destructive power.

Even a kagune, lightly grazed by this arc of sword light, would leave behind a large, shocking patch of charred and cut marks. Irimi Kaname already had multiple charred wounds on her body; the injuries inflicted on her by Yomi were difficult to heal as quickly as before because of the power she had never encountered before.

"What on earth is this thing?!"

Tormented by the [Demon Sword Descends], Ru Jianxuan felt a surge of frustration and anger rising from the depths of her heart.

Because it was a rainy day, the electric arc sword light often caused Ru Jianxuan's body to feel pain and numbness before it even got close, resulting in unnecessary delays and mistakes in dodging and counterattacking.

Is this a new secret weapon developed by the CCG?

Or is this the trump card that [Sword Demon] Huang Quan has been hiding all along?

"【Black Dog】Is this all you've got?" Like a ghost, Fei Hong attacked again, his sword flashing as he unleashed layers upon layers of sword light. The interwoven sword light revealed the Sword Demon's remarkable swordsmanship; his killing techniques, imbued with the essence of another world's arts, were exquisitely refined!

"hateful!"

Unable to dodge in time, Irimi Kaname raised her two sharp kagune to block with all her might, but this time the hard kagune could no longer block all the sword light. With a crisp sound, Irimi Kaname felt a burning pain on her arms as the sword light, which was cutting through the kagune, swept across her hands.

'The Underworld...'

A complex mix of emotions flashed in the gleaming eyes revealed by the mask of the "Black Dog." She saw the intense killing intent emanating from the beautiful eyes of the "Sword Demon," who was so close at hand. The Asura Demon wielding her sword without hesitation—was this the very girl she had once saved?

Upon landing again, Iruma's hands slowly began to heal.

Once an SS-rank ghoul, she is now powerless to face Yomi, who can single-handedly defeat an S-rank ghoul. Her comfortable life without fighting and minimal food have greatly limited her combat power, a deficiency that cannot be resolved in a short time.

However, the [Sword Demon] standing under the torrential rain wouldn't give Irumi Kaname a chance to fight back.

Indeed, this was the case. With the application of [Imperial Swordsmanship] and [Descent of the Demon Sword] in actual combat, Huang Quan became increasingly adept at controlling Lightning Stonebringer. She knew that being obsessed with the power brought by weapons was inappropriate, but this power was truly captivating.