Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

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Then swallowed it.

As the stomach was filled with a strange feeling, fighting spirit also wrapped around every corner of the body. Under the effect of the fighting spirit, the physical fitness was explosively improved, which was a true combat state.

"Come."

"—"

Alice took action instantly.

A person in a desperate situation struggles desperately to grasp the last glimmer of hope. At this moment, Alice has only one thought in her mind - to win this battle and bring Rudeus back to life.

——She can give everything for this.

The sword was so powerful and extremely fast that it gave me the illusion of being treated as prey by a predator.

But, it works!

It was different from the battle against Orsted.

I could see Alice's sword clearly and even knew the moves she was using.

That is the [Silent Sword].

It is the advanced secret technique in the Sword God Style.

"Chong-"

The swords collided in mid-air.

I used the same move, colliding with Alice's sword at almost the same speed. Immediately afterwards, a huge force came from my wrist, making my wrist ache.

"Give Rudeus back to me!"

Alice roared and exerted her strength again, pressing down hard on the sword that I had blocked.

Should I say it's worthy of being called a rabid dog...

In the battle of strength, I was actually at a disadvantage.

However, it's just a tiny difference.

I didn't continue to compete with Alice in strength, but took this opportunity to retreat.

Alice, however, had no intention of letting me distance myself.

As I retreated, she strode forward in pursuit, swinging the peculiarly shaped sword again and again, attacking frantically from all angles like a tree-cutter.

This is not pure Sword God style.

The Sword God Style is a swift sword technique that emphasizes winning with one strike, but Alice's attack at this time was clearly mixed with other things.

……I see.

It's the Spearhead style of spearmanship.

As a race that wields guns and possesses the advantage of the Mystic Eye, the Spelud possess unique skills that distinguish them from the three major types. Although they aren't swordsmanship, Alice gradually mastered them through battle after battle.

But if it's just this level...

【flow】

I used the same moves as Orsted, which was also the only secret of the Water God Style that I mastered.

"Thorn-"

Alice's powerful sword was blocked.

"Well?!"

Although Alice tried to exert her strength, it was meaningless to me who had unleashed the secret of the Water God Style.

I flicked my wrist lightly, returning the force that was applied to me.

Alice stumbled back.

But then she pounced on him even faster.

That's right, she pounced on me. Her momentum was really amazing. She kept swinging her sword, trying to knock me down with this endless stream of swords.

It's more like a Tyrannosaurus than a rabies.

But, how should I put it…

That’s it for now.

I used the Water God Style to block Alice's sword in the middle, and then before she could change her attack, I turned around and hit Alice's waist with a whirlwind kick, to be precise, the kidney.

Alice staggered back after being kicked, her face turning pale instantly.

Before she could stand firmly.

I threw the sword in my hand with all my strength.

Hokushin-ryu·Throwing swords.

This is a move that Beishenliu swordsmen will use when they are in desperate situations. They throw the sword with all their strength to achieve the effect of surprise.

Alice was indeed startled by this sudden move.

It was too late to dodge, so he could only raise his sword to block.

"clang--"

The huge force and the damage to her body made her retreat again, and I took this opportunity to rush forward, drew the armor-piercing sword from my waist, and put the sharp blade against Alice's neck.

Alice's movements suddenly froze.

"The battle is over."

I said softly.

How should I put it, this battle was different from what I imagined.

Alice's strength is naturally unquestionable. She is considered a leader even among the top swordsmen of the Sword God School. I shouldn't have won so easily.

However, her swordsmanship was more offensive than defensive.

It can also be said that the purpose is too obvious.

Just look at her posture.

I could almost predict her every move.

If it was the first time the opponent was fighting, they might be quickly defeated by this swift attack.

This is what is called the first sight kill.

However, I have been practicing with Orsted.

Orsted not only taught me swordsmanship, but also told me the advantages and disadvantages of each swordsmanship, as well as the issues that need to be paid attention to when using it, and how to defeat the opponent when facing various swordsmanship.

Cases like Alice's are basically used as negative examples.

Why did Alice make such a mistake?

There is only one reason that comes to mind.

Because Alice's swordsmanship is usually used to fight monsters.

Monsters naturally don't analyze human actions, so Alice's fighting style is actually quite biased.

In short, let’s put the cause analysis aside for now.

At this moment, Alice was unable to move because I had a sword against her neck. Although the armor-piercing sword itself could not cut through the soft skin, as long as I used enough force, I could even crush her throat directly.

So this battle...

"The winner is me."

After I declared this.

Alice bit her lower lip, tears welling uncontrollably in her eyes.

Travel: 20, Parting Soon

The battle was easier than I thought.

After this battle, I can confirm that my strength is superior to Alice's. Although the main reason why I was able to win so easily was that Alice's swordsmanship had flaws, I won the battle fairly.

This confirmed my progress.

Two and a half years.

I went from being an ordinary person who was out of breath after running a kilometer to an advanced swordsman who can now face Alice head-on. My efforts have finally been recognized.

Orsted's guidance, my own perseverance, and a sudden realization.

Indispensable.

This feeling of long-term efforts finally bearing fruit.

It is really a joyful experience.

“Wuwuwu…wuwuwu…wuwuwu…”

It's different from my joyful feeling.

Alice was sobbing quietly.

When I came to my senses, she was slumped on the ground with a sad look on her face.

Tears kept sliding down her cheeks and dripping onto the ground, and her body was sobbing so hard that it almost bent like a shrimp.

She was overwhelmed by the immense sorrow.

It looks so hunched and humble.

That should be fine...