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"Unfortunately, we are not confident."

Artoria smiled slightly and said, "We will be the only ones to win. This is a contest with no clear winner."

Jiang Shang snorted lightly and said, "Since that's the case, let's see who's the real deal. You think you can beat us in any event, so let's start with martial arts. I won't bully you, Xiang Lin!"

"Karin's here!"

"Since you are also a woman, why don't you experience the strength of these people first?"

"As ordered!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xianglin immediately picked up her sword and walked to a spot a dozen meters away from the table and chairs. She drew her sword and said, "Please enlighten me."

"Do you need me to take action personally?"

Artoria smiled and asked Jiang Shang, who shook his head and said, "If you are confident that your subordinates can handle it, then it doesn't matter who goes. Karin is just one of my personal guards."

"That's good. Asuna, Yuki, who's going to go?"

Asuna and Kuroyukihime exchanged a glance. Asuna stepped forward first, drawing her rapier from her waist as she did so.

Step by step, with firm strides, Asuna believed she needed to prove herself and her worth.

She didn't want to be just a pretty face; that requires not only ability but, more importantly, determination.

Now, Asuna is gradually realizing the difference between herself and a true, legitimate Heroic Spirit.

It's not just the added bonus of legend, but more importantly, the determination to truly become a Heroic Spirit and fight.

Asuna's steps were light and agile, and the rapier in her hand seemed nimble as well. However, in Zhou Xianglin's eyes, all of this gradually changed.

Initially, she had a hint of disdain in her eyes. After all, Asuna didn't look like a seasoned warrior at all; at most, she only knew some swordsmanship. And flashy but impractical swordsmanship was a joke in the face of Asuna's killing methods, which she had learned from soldiers.

However, looking at Asuna's agile and steady steps, and the rapier in her hand that did not tremble in the slightest, even a layman could tell that Asuna was an expert.

It wasn't just about being an expert; those gradually hardening eyes made Zhou Xianglin feel unprecedented pressure.

He's a master!

Please advise!

Facing this opponent who was gradually putting pressure on her, Zhou Xianglin dared not be careless and immediately took the initiative to strike after exchanging a polite greeting.

This is real combat, not a game. Taking the initiative can give you a suppressive effect, which is basically equivalent to winning half the battle.

This was Zhou Xianglin's idea, and that's what she did.

However, while the idea was good, reality was harsh.

She thrust her sword forward, but Asuna suddenly blurred before her eyes, and all she could see next was a beam of light.

A blinding white light.

Author's Note:

Fourth update

83 Read as a beautiful girl, written as a female swordswoman

It was as if a holy light suddenly shone before their eyes. Asuna's sword transformed into light, and the rapier merged into a single point, piercing towards Zhou Xianglin.

The light was so fast, it seemed to have truly possessed the speed of light, and it expanded infinitely in Zhou Xianglin's eyes.

what is this?

what happened?

Without time to think, the instincts of a martial artist kicked in, causing Zhou Xianglin to use all her strength to slash at Asuna's sword.

That's all she can do.

"Ding--"

A crisp clanging sound rang out, followed by a sharp pain in her wrist. The pain forced Zhou Xianglin's hand muscles to lose their original ability to contract, and she had no choice but to loosen her grip on the sword hilt.

This sword, which had been with her for over ten years, in her hands since childhood, accompanying her in combat practice, was taken from her hand for the first time—it was knocked away by someone.

"Om-"

The sword, which had been knocked away, did not land. Instead, it spun in the air, emitting a faint buzzing sound, and finally completed the most difficult aerial rotation of 3,600 degrees before crashing to the ground.

Unfortunately, while the sword was good, it wasn't a treasure, and the ground was hard, so the sword couldn't be inserted, which slightly detracted from its final landing.

Zhou Xianglin's gaze followed the arc her sword traced through the air before finally landing. Not only her, but everyone's attention was captivated, as if they instinctively held their breath, watching the sword's movements in mid-air, forgetting everything else.

However, Asuna is an exception.

Asuna quietly sheathed the rapier at her waist. She had used all her strength in that strike, and although she hadn't used quantum drive, it was probably the most extreme strike a human could deliver.

Right now, she seems to be reliving the sword strike that just came out, the one that gave her a different feeling.

"Yui, can you hear me...? Did something just happen to me?"

"Yes, I can hear you, Asuna's mother."

Yui's cheerful voice came through, saying, "That was the first time Asuna's mother used her real-world body to unleash her strongest attack. And she also triggered Asuna's own Heroic Spirit trait, Asuna the Flash."

"Although your attacks are limited by the limits of the human body, Asuna, your attack was also restricted, but that sword strike just now felt pretty good, didn't it? That was truly a sword strike belonging to a Heroic Spirit!"

Asuna was slightly taken aback, and said, "Is this... proof of my status as a Heroic Spirit?"

"That's right, it's understandable that Asuna's mother feels this way since it's her first time leaving Valhalla. Hmph, although Valhalla's power isn't strong right now, there's no doubt that everyone here has already surpassed the limits of ordinary humans."

"But... even so, it seems Momo doesn't want me to fight. Although he didn't say anything that day, I could feel that he would rather I not change than have me fight."

Asuna hesitated. If it weren't for her request, Momo probably wouldn't have taken her into the world of Lelouch. This made Asuna feel like she was being neglected.

"Asuna's mother is overthinking it. To be precise, it's because your father cares about Asuna's mother that he doesn't want you to enter the world. After all, Asuna's mother was originally just an ordinary girl. The fact that you were able to enter the Hall of Heroes with your father and adventure with him has already made your father grateful in his heart. Therefore, your father doesn't want to bring you into the world just because we encounter difficulties, and thus change your original personalities."

"Actually, Dad hesitated for a long time. He was probably struggling with whether or not to make you change because of him. Dad felt a little guilty."

Upon hearing Yui's words, Asuna's eyes widened in surprise, and she asked, "Momo... is that really what you think?"

"Yes, yes, Asuna, please don't tell Dad. There are some things he's only talked about with Yui and Artoria. In the end, it was Artoria's suggestion that Dad decided to let the three mothers decide what to do next."

"I'll secretly tell Asuna's mom that Daddy is also looking forward to the changes in the three moms."

After hearing Yui's explanation, Asuna breathed a sigh of relief, a glint of light appearing in her eyes, and said, "So... Momo was also hesitant? Honestly, why did I suddenly start feeling sorry for myself?"

Asuna reached from her right hand to her left, where she wore a sparkling ring. It was a custom-made ring that Momo had commissioned, modeled after the wedding rings in the SAO game, as proof of her relationship with Momo.

"This isn't like me at all..."

"Since Mo Mo is also looking forward to it, then I need to work even harder to prove myself and adapt to my identity as a Heroic Spirit, otherwise... then I will be unable to keep up with Mo Mo's pace."

A confident smile appeared on Asuna's lips, as if she had regained the confidence she had as the Asuna in the game. Her chestnut hair, which was tied up, shone brightly in the sunlight.

"I lost..."

At this moment, Zhou Xianglin seemed to finally realize what was happening. She clutched her wrist, which was still numb and trembling.

Asuna's attack just now hit her sword blade, but didn't directly touch her wrist. However, Zhou Xianglin felt as if her sword had been knocked away by a car.

The girl in front of me, who looks petite and doesn't resemble a woman or a warrior at all, is wielding a rapier. How can she unleash such terrifying speed and power?

Zhou Xianglin didn't understand, but she wouldn't think of it as fantasy. Her final conclusion was that the girl in front of her possessed terrifying swordsmanship skills.

Moreover, even after the victory, the other side remained humble and composed, and the slight smile on their face revealed a gentleness that I, as a soldier, had never experienced before.

She looks like just a young girl, so what kind of training did she go through to develop such strength and charm?

At this moment, Zhou Xianglin was completely convinced of her defeat. She realized that she had no chance of competing with her opponent in terms of either strength or demeanor.

After speaking, Zhou Xianglin stood at attention and greeted Asuna. Although Asuna was currently just a commoner, she would probably become one of Artoria's superiors soon.

Zhou Xianglin's actions seemed to have pressed the start switch on everything that was paused around them. The soldiers let out a gasp, but this gasp was immediately drowned out by the cheers of the onlookers in the distance.

The exciting duel and the eye-catching beauties in military uniforms gave them every reason to cheer.

"Looks like we've won the first round. Should we continue?"

Jiang Shang frowned as he looked at Asuna and Zhou Xianglin who were walking back. He had witnessed the attack just now, and he was still shocked. He believed that even he himself would not have been able to withstand that attack.

With strength, speed, and fencing skills, he has probably reached the pinnacle of human potential. How many people in the world could withstand such a strike?

Jiang Shang was still incredulous. This teenage girl with chestnut hair should also be the woman of the Kirin Talent Mo Mo. It was already good enough that she wasn't just a pretty face, but she actually possessed the strength of a great swordsman.

Are all little girls these days... become so terrifying?

"My lord, let us go into battle!"

However, before Jiang Shang could answer, the dozen or so military officers who had come with him began to stir. Seeing the somewhat anxious expressions on their faces, Jiang Shang smiled slightly.

His men were still too young and naive. It was one thing for them to be dissatisfied with Zhou Xianglin but not dare to fight her, but today they had encountered a terrifying enemy who could defeat Zhou Xianglin in one blow, and they still did not realize the strength of their opponent.

Fine, let them learn a lesson.

"Miss Pendragon, what do you think?"

"Xiaoxue, would you be interested in appearing on stage?"

Kuroyukihime smiled slightly. Compared to Asuna, she seemed to be somewhat scheming, but in reality, she was even more innocent than Asuna. Especially since she had just returned with Mo Mo from the last world, she did not feel neglected at all.

"Well then, it's my turn next."

Seeing that Artoria still hadn't made her appearance, a flash of surprise crossed Jiang Shang's eyes, but his gaze quickly turned to anticipation. Now he was at least certain that none of the three girls in front of him were easy to deal with, and that they had come prepared.

Kuroyukihime's weapons are two black one-handed short swords. After all, reality is not the Accelerated World, and she cannot use the virtual body. This caused her to experience some minor setbacks while familiarizing herself with martial arts techniques using her own body.

Finally, at Momo's suggestion, she began practicing with two swords and has now achieved some success, allowing her to regain the feeling of using the virtual body Blacklotus when fighting with her own body in reality.

Kuroyukihime, who is currently wielding dual swords, is showing signs of becoming a black-clad swordsman, and her combat strength is even beginning to rival that of Yuuki, making her a match for Artoria.

After all, Kuroyukihime's combat experience in the Accelerated World was accumulated through hard work; all she needed was a process of transformation.

With Kuroyukihime taking the stage, the officers were naturally not to be outdone. Perhaps they were still a little hesitant when facing Asuna, who had just shown off, but they were much more confident when facing this more slender and petite girl.

"Hmph, it's still girls going on stage. Come on, brothers, let me, Hong Gu, lead the way!"

Five seconds later, Hong Gu collapsed.

"Damn it, this little girl is a bit tricky. Shall we brothers go for her together?"

Ten seconds later, the two unknown brothers collapsed to the ground.

"Wow, wow, wow, you've really angered us! Come on, the three of us brothers are going to give you a piece of our minds today, you arrogant little girl!"