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"In our view, the key factor in becoming a demon is not talent, but 'willpower.'"

"Without a strong will, even if one's training level far exceeds that of ordinary people, it is impossible to become a demon."

Jingliu's words relieved everyone, but his next words made them tense up.

"But you are different. Unlike most people in the world, you possess rare talent. With proper training, your chances of becoming a demon will greatly increase..."

Do you have such thoughts?

Looking at the four students in front of them, Jingliu and Silky spoke at the same time, plunging the four into silence.

"Teacher, may I ask a few questions?"

At this moment, Kurogane Shizuku raised her little hand, and her expression became cautious.

"No problem, go ahead and ask."

"Why did you train us to become demons? We shouldn't know each other at all, right? What exactly is your purpose in doing this?"

purpose?

Of course, it's to complete the system's tasks!

However, neither Mirror Stream nor Skyki could give such an answer; they could only offer other excuses.

Thinking of this, Jingliu's expression instantly turned melancholy, and the surrounding temperature began to drop.

"Perhaps it's because...I want to fulfill someone's wish?"

This statement contains both truth and falsehood; even a lie detector cannot completely discern the truth. All that is known is that Jingliu is concealing something.

But what exactly it is remains unknown.

Judging from his appearance alone, Jingliu looked as if he had lost someone important, and his whole person had changed.

He looks like someone trying to fulfill a dying wish...

"..."

"In that case, we agree."

"Although we don't know your true thoughts, teachers, we do need to reach the realm of demons!"

"Not only for ourselves, but also for those standing beside us!"

Only by becoming a demon can one possess the power to change one's destiny.

Stella is like that.

Ikki is like that.

That's how it is with Shizuku.

Even Nagi Arisuin was the same.

Only those who have truly experienced it yearn to change everything; such people are unlikely to have weak willpower.

And they are essentially the ones who have the ticket to the "Demon Man" realm!

Mirror Stream & Silky Knight: Chapter 21 You and Bi Yi, who is stronger and who is weaker?

"Arisuin-kun, what brings you here?"

In his private office, Jingliu was about to have a cup of tea and reminisce about the feeling of Liyue.

But as she heard a noise outside the door, she took the opportunity to grab an extra cup, ready to properly entertain Arisuin Nagi.

Kagami already knew about Arisuin Nagi's identity and some of her past experiences in his previous life.

Nagi Arisuin, whose real name is Alice, is an orphan who lived on the streets. She once formed a small group with another outgoing girl and worked for the mafia to earn a living.

However, for various reasons, the Mafia began to purge the orphans, and another girl died in the purge.

Subsequently, Arisuin massacred the entire mafia, and with the help of the One-Armed Sword Saint, he dealt with the mastermind behind it all. Finally, he joined the resistance and infiltrated the Hagun Academy...

Upon learning of Arisuin's background, Kagami thought, "Another character with a tragic background. Isn't there anything new about him?"

After all, in that era, it was common for novels to feature characters with tragic backgrounds, and even many tragic stories...

So in the not-too-distant future, a famous saying emerged to describe a certain company: "Have their employees ever suffered any psychological trauma?"

For the former Jingliu, those were all two-dimensional characters, just characters in a story, and they could freely comment on them, since readers all had a God's-eye view.

However, after gaining the ability to travel between worlds, the situation becomes completely different. The two-dimensional characters of the past become real people, and naturally, they can no longer be viewed in the same way as before.

"Kyoryu-sensei... I have some questions I'd like to ask you."

Nagi Arisuin was completely unlike her usual relaxed demeanor when talking to her friends; instead, she appeared worried, with sweat dripping down her forehead.

"Come in first."

After leading Arisuin to the sofa where he was being served, Kagami Ryu skillfully began to brew tea without making any unnecessary movements.

"Hmm...it's delicious. Does Kagami-sensei really like tea?"

After taking a small sip, Arisuin discovered that the tea brewed by Kagami Ryu seemed to be better than any she had ever had before.

"Yeah, I used to drink with friends, but now... I can drink alone."

"…Feel sorry."

As a member of the resistance, and even a spy sent to the Hagun Academy, Arisuin's ability to read people was naturally not weak. In an instant, she drew a conclusion from Kagami's tone of voice...

It seems that someone important has left Jingliu's side.

Friend, or lover?

As for the new teacher, Arisuin naturally planned to pass on the information about her and Skykirk to the resistance, but...

Why is it that after investigating for so long, Arisuin has not found a single useful piece of information?

Arisuin had some vague guesses, but lacked concrete evidence. He couldn't simply submit his guesses as conclusions, and besides…

Nagi Arisuin also has some special thoughts about her mentor, Kagami-ryu.

I feel like this teacher is similar to me in some ways?

It seems we've all lost someone important?

It seems they've all left their hometowns?

Most importantly, it seems that both he and her swords are entangled with an obsession, or rather, hatred, for something.

So Nagi Arisuin arrived, partly to complete the mission assigned to her by the resistance, and partly to understand this teacher who had been parachuted in. She had to take action.

"It's alright, what's past is past."

"So what brings you here this time? Was there a problem with the techniques I taught you last time?"

"No, no problem, it's more like it's too perfect... to an unbelievable degree."

As the swordsman of the Luofu Immortal Ship, Jingliu's skills are naturally beyond the reach of ordinary people. Even though Arisuin's inherent spirit weapon is a dagger, he can still use many smooth sword techniques to catch his enemies off guard.

"That's precisely why I was able to make this judgment..."

Arisuin's expression was unusually solemn, and then he revealed a fact that even he himself found hard to believe.

"Your swordsmanship is probably on par with that legendary swordsman, isn't it?"

In this world, there is only one person who can be called a "legendary swordsman".

That is "Bi Yi" Edelweiss, the strongest swordsman standing at the pinnacle of all sword paths!

Nagi Arisuin actually placed Kagami-ryu on the same level as Hii-i, which is enough to show how much he values ​​Kagami-ryu.

"Furthermore, I have another suspicion. Although I haven't seen Teacher Skyker fight much, I'm afraid she has similar strength to you, right?"

You're right.

Kagami admitted it, but what she said next sent a chill down Arisuin's spine.

"Since you know such secrets, it means... you really are on the side of the resistance."

There was no doubt in his tone, but rather absolute certainty, as if Kagami had already discovered Arisuin's identity long ago.

"Yes, since you already knew my identity, why did you still take me as your disciple? Was it all for this moment?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Arisuin Nagi was already prepared to escape. Although he knew that he had no chance of escaping from a strong opponent like Kagami-ryu, his survival instinct still drove him to do so.

Moreover, Arisuin's words clearly implied: why did he want to take me as his disciple? Was it so that he could eliminate me at a crucial moment?

"No, I took you as my apprentice simply because I saw something similar to my sword on yours, so I taught you."

"As for your identity, I don't care."

Kagami's words made Arisuin Nagi's eyes widen, and she quickly said, "Why? Aren't you a member of the Alliance? Since you discovered I was a spy, why didn't you..."

"Are you sure you're not mistaken about something?"

As a chill emanated from Kagami, Arisuin instinctively shut his mouth, and the pure white figure gradually appeared in his pupils, so similar to the Hiyori he had seen before.

"Although I am a teacher at Po Jun Academy, I have no connection with the Alliance, and the Alliance has no jurisdiction over me."

"If they insist on interfering, I wouldn't mind giving them an equal death, just like they did to the pair of lovebirds back then..."

Looking at Kagami Ryu's tone of voice, which was "as if it were perfectly natural," Nagi Arisuin seemed to have a strange feeling.

Perhaps Kagami-sensei really can do it?

"Excuse me for asking..."

Arisuin instinctively covered her mouth, unable to shake off the thoughts swirling in her mind.

"Between you and Bi Yi, who is stronger?"

Mirror Stream & Silky Knight: Chapter 22 The Worst Future

"The Twin Wings" by Edelweiss.

Although he was incredibly young, not even thirty years old, he had already become a demon and the world's strongest swordsman.

Even the world's two major powers, the Alliance and the Coalition, were completely helpless against Edelweiss. They simply gave her the title of "the most evil criminal in the world" and then ignored her.

Edelweiss's strength is such that she can rival a nation and stand shoulder to shoulder with the world. Even those who are older than her are no match for her.

Because the existence of "demon people" transcends fate, it doesn't mean that the longer one lives, the stronger one becomes; ultimately, it still depends on talent.

Edelweiss is clearly one of the most talented people in this world.

Now, Arisuin Nagi has already compared Mirror Stream with Edelweiss... and even added Silky, because Mirror Stream and Silky are similar beings.

So, what is the answer?

As Kagami Ryu's presence grew increasingly noticeable, Arisuin's forehead became increasingly sweaty...

He has no way to make a comparison!

For a "weakling" like Arisuin Nagi, both Edelweiss and Kagami Ryu were far stronger than he imagined. At his level, he could only see that they were behemoths far beyond himself.

But he couldn't judge who was stronger or weaker; he could probably only get the accurate information from Negigami Ryu himself.

"fly wing to wing?"

"They're just kids."

Without further comment, in the eyes of Jingliu or Silky, Edelweiss was indeed a child in every sense of the word.

"So let's go back, Arisuin-kun."

"Registration for the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival starts tomorrow, and I'm really looking forward to your performance on the field."

"Please don't let me down!"

"I understand, I'll do my best in the competition!"

Seemingly sensing the chill emanating from Kagami, Arisuin Nagi shivered involuntarily.

Jingliu…is this meant to let him compete properly? To show his true abilities?

Nagi Arisuin came to Hagun Academy to hide herself and, incidentally, to gather information about the academy.

Ideally, they would secure a spot in the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival without revealing their true strength.