Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

then.

As we continued to move forward, after passing a certain area, the dojo, the mansion, and the young man in the dojo uniform suddenly disappeared.

On the snow-covered mountain, there is only a winding road extending up the mountain.

I stood at the foot of the mountain, my eyes following the road upwards, finally landing on the building, which was a huge building for a dojo.

That is the origin of the Holy Land of Swords, the headquarters of the Sword God School.

"Let's go. We'll reach our destination after we go up the mountain."

Nina said.

"Thank you so much."

I followed Nina and Gino, who were familiar with the route, along the mountain road.

while walking.

Nina suddenly seemed to remember something.

Asked casually:

"By the way, what brings you to the dojo? Delivering a letter? Or delivering something on someone's behalf?"

"Generally speaking, everyone wants to become a disciple and learn skills, right?"

After I said this, Nina looked at me with wide eyes.

"Uh, is that weird?"

"It's nothing... It's just that there are very few adventurers like you who are willing to come to the Sword Holy Land to train. Even if there are, they will leave after just a short while because they can't stand the atmosphere here."

"Huh... I think I'll be here for about a year at least?"

"You'd better have the patience."

Nina didn't comment on what I said.

Maybe it's because there are so many people like this, so I've become accustomed to not having expectations.

But I really want to become stronger here.

"Speaking of which, what's your purpose in asking about Rudeus? If you don't want to talk about it, forget it."

"Hah... There's no particular reason. There was this weird guy in the dojo who said Rudeus was her boyfriend or something. She doesn't seem to be popular with men, so I thought I'd do a little research..."

As she was speaking, Nina paused.

Her eyes fell on the dojo gate above.

A woman with long red hair and covered in dirt had just returned from outside and was standing on the steps in front of the dojo, looking down at us.

"Tsk..."

Nina made a sound of disdain.

Then she looked away, ready to go around her and continue on her way.

But at this moment.

The red-haired woman suddenly spoke:

"Stop, wait a moment."

"what?"

Nina turned her head in surprise.

Maybe it's because no matter how I talk to him, I get ignored, but suddenly he talks to me...so I feel confused.

But she was wrong.

Because the person the red-haired woman was talking to was actually me.

He had a strangely shaped sword hanging around his waist, and his whole body was dirty. His long red hair hadn't been washed for who knows how long. He looked like a beast that had just crawled out of a garbage dump. Even from a distance, one could feel his sharp probing.

She stared at me straight, her eyes sharp and wild, as if she was about to pounce on me at any time.

Almost two years had passed since the last time the Red Dragon's Jaws parted.

Alice Boreas Greyrat.

Two years later.

We meet again in the Holy Land of Swords.

"If I'm mistaken, I apologize, but... I feel like I've seen you somewhere before. What's your name and where are you from?"

Elise glared at me and asked, while gripping the hilt of her sword.

Because her tone was so murderous.

I subconsciously took half a step back.

"Um, please calm down before I answer the question."

"I'm calm, tell me."

"We fought at the Jaw of the Red Dragon two years ago. Do you remember..."

“Drink aaaaaaa——!”

The moment I finished speaking.

Alice roared and drew her sword to strike.

Image: "Alice's Village Sword", Location: "Images/1719135460-100406581-111813569.jpg"

Sword Sanctuary: 56, Beast

“Drink aaaaaaa——!”

Alice roared and drew her sword to strike.

It wasn't a katana of light, nor did it use any special technique. It was simply a quick strike.

even so.

The murderous intent that was coming towards me still made it impossible for me to ignore it.

I instinctively drew my sword and tried to block it with Izuku Shinryu's moves.

however……

"Chong-"

The girl with dark blue hair had unsheathed her sword at some point, and then she strode forward and caught Alice's sword head-on.

The swords collided with each other, making a sharp sound of metal clashing.

"Alice, what are you doing here again?"

"Step aside!"

"Are you trying to kill him?"

"I told you to get out of the way!"

Alice yelled at the same time.

Gino on the side finally took action.

He swung his unsheathed sword, striking Alice's wrist with uncanny precision. While his age and performance might be overlooked, he was nonetheless a true swordsman.

"Snapped!"

Accompanied by a crisp sound.

Alice's sword flew out of her hand.

But even so, she still didn't intend to give up the fight, staring at me and ready to pounce at any time.

This is also the most troublesome thing for Nina and Gino.

Alice is now like a wild beast, fearless and will not stop until she has torn her enemies to pieces.

"That's it, Alice!"

Nina yelled.

However, this did not work.

She looked troubled, probably confused as to why Alice and I were fighting...

I couldn't help but sigh when I saw this.

While Nina and Gino were blocking Alice, I picked up the sword she dropped and threw it farther away.

After I finished, I turned around and looked at Alice.

"Hey, you... you shouldn't be so excited, right? Or are you still holding a grudge against me because of what happened two years ago?"

"Stop talking nonsense! Come and fight me!"

Alice stared at me intently, showing no intention of giving up even when Nina and Gino stopped her.

Seeing this, Nina couldn't help but ask:

"Hey, do you have a grudge against Alice?"

"No grudge."

"Then what's the matter with her hostility towards you?"

"This……"

I couldn't help but sigh.

"Two years ago, Alice lost to me once..."

"Huh? Really? Just you?"

Hear me say this.

Nina stared at me with wide eyes, as if I had said something unbelievable.

That's really rude.

I wouldn't be looked down upon to this extent, would I?

"Whatever, Alice, calm down first."

"First of all, I'm not your enemy. Secondly..."

"Are you sure you can beat me?"

Hear what I said.

Alice's eyes became even more fierce.

"Do you think I'll lose to you again?"

"Until now... ever since that day, I've been training day and night to defeat the Dragon God, and you too! I've already made up my mind. When we meet again, I won't lose, no matter what!"

Alice almost squeezed out these words from between her teeth.

"Come on! Another fight!"

Will never lose no matter what?

I looked Alice up and down.

Then I couldn't help laughing.

"why are you laughing?"

"No, I just don't think it's necessary. You haven't improved at all since last time. You can't beat me. Why don't you tell me yourself, in what areas have you improved in the past two years?"

"You'll only know about that kind of thing after you fight!"

"No, challenging someone when you can't win is unwise. If you knew you couldn't win, you should have considered ways to win besides fighting from the beginning, instead of just charging headfirst into it like you did!"

Always preaching will give people the impression that you are nagging.