Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

Such a Gino was actually accepted as a disciple by the Sword God...

It's not that I envy Gino.

Just a little worried.

Can Gino, with his nonchalant demeanor, really handle the Sword God's instruction?

Just as I was thinking this.

We have arrived at the gate of the temple.

Gal Falion was standing at the door at this time, and it seemed that he had been waiting for a long time.

As Gino and I approached, Gal smiled with interest.

"You two have a good relationship."

Gino and I looked at each other.

I don't know why Gal said this, but it's the truth.

"Then from today on, you two will practice sparring, and you are not allowed to stop until one of you is unable to get up."

Sword Holy Land Chapter: 61, Complete Victory

"From today on, you two will practice sparring. You are not allowed to stop until one of you is unable to get up."

Gal Falion informed him.

Both Gino and I were stunned for a moment.

I don't know what Gino is thinking, but as for me... I don't think there's any point in doing this.

I like to fight against strong enemies. It allows me to have a clear understanding of my own strength and discover my own shortcomings during the battle, which is always a good thing.

However, although Gino's talent and ability are above mine, as things stand now, he is still far from being my opponent.

Gino and Nina had practiced sparring often before, but he usually lost more than he won.

In other words, Gino's strength is on the same level as Nina's.

But Nina can't beat me.

As a swordsman, Nina is relatively balanced in all aspects, but I easily defeated her.

In other words, Gino's strength is completely inferior to mine.

I don't think I'll gain anything from fighting Gino.

The same is true in reverse.

I don't think Gino can learn anything from me.

Gino has always been guided by his father, the Sword Emperor, and he even knows very well how to make himself stronger.

He simply didn't do it.

The reason is not complicated, I just have no interest in it.

Gino doesn't think he needs to work harder to become stronger. After all, he doesn't think he has to become stronger.

Because there is no such reason.

On the contrary, if he had a reason to become stronger, he could easily surpass me with his talent.

And I know the reason clearly.

One day in the future, Nina will decide to marry Gino.

That's why Gino becomes stronger.

In order to successfully obtain Nina from Gal, Gino will surpass the Sword God.

And that matter has nothing to do with me.

So, I really don't understand why Gal asked me to practice with Gino.

At least find me a stronger opponent.

For example, Gilenu.

Or even a stronger Sword Emperor...

But no matter what, I have no reason to go against Gal's request now.

So it ended up like this.

In the empty dojo.

Gino, who was holding a wooden sword, and I were facing each other from a distance.

Gar stood aside with his arms folded, watching the fight.

"In short, we need to fight until one of them can't stand up...isn't that right?"

"That's right."

"Gino, is it okay?"

"I don't mind."

Even though Gino was standing in front of him holding a wooden sword, he still looked uninterested.

That being said.

He is a genuine sword master, and there is no reason for him to let down in this competition.

After all, the fight must continue until one of them can no longer stand, so waterproofing is meaningless.

So I will also give it my all.

"Then it's coming."

As I spoke, I took out two wooden daggers from my waist.

These two wooden daggers were specially customized by me.

Because my swordsmanship is different from the average Sword God Style, it incorporates the concepts of the Water God Style and the North God Style. Even if I only use Sword God Style moves, I will show a completely different stance from the Sword God Style.

The most commonly used stances in the Sword God Style are the upper and middle sections.

Gino is now using Iai.

My stance is similar to a jab...yes, it's like boxing or Sanda.

The left hand holds the armor-piercing sword in reverse, with the blade facing outward, closer to the body than the right hand, for defensive purposes. The right hand folds its fingers forward and swings sideways, ready to launch a jab-like attack at any time, while also restricting the opponent's range of movement.

The basic combat strategy is to focus on short and medium distances.

Swordsmen of the Sword God Style generally wield long swords, and dual-wielding short swords like mine are quite rare.

And my stance itself does not originate from a certain school, but has evolved unconsciously into this in the process of long-term battles and dealing with various opponents.

In other words, my body automatically took this stance.

In Gal's eyes, it should be considered neither fish nor fowl.

Even so, Garr did not change my fighting style, but instead made corrections based on this premise, making my stance more defensive and offensive.

In Gino's eyes, I looked like a porcupine covered with thorns.

I feel like I don't know where to start.

He didn't move for a long time, but kept staring at me, as if looking for my flaws.

So I slowly moved on my toes and moved forward.

I used a short sword.

The closer the distance, the more obvious the advantage.

If it comes down to hand-to-hand combat, I'll win without a doubt.

However, the next moment after I moved my feet, Gino finally moved.

Without a doubt, it is the Sword God Style's ultimate sword of light.

And the release distance is also impeccable.

Even I couldn't help but admire that Gino was stuck in a perfect position. From this position, it was difficult for me to successfully release the Light Return to intercept the Light Sword.

If you were to ask the Water God Stream...

It is very difficult to deflect the Light Sword at this distance, and there is no guarantee of victory.

Then it is clear what to do.

I also used the Hikari no Tachi.

"——————"

Accompanied by a crisp sound.

My dagger clashed with Gino's sword.

Then in the next moment, Gino's sword broke in half.

That's right.

Although both are light swords, the short sword has stronger endurance than the long sword, not to mention that I deliberately attacked the weakest part of the sword.

Gino seemed a little overwhelmed after losing his sword, but the battle was not over yet.

I dropped the sword in my hand, clenched my fist and hit him hard in the face.

"Bam—"

Gino was knocked to the ground.

I took advantage of the situation and rushed forward, riding on him and continuing to attack him, with my fists landing on every corner of his body without any warning.

If it was just a competition, I wouldn't go to this extent.

But Gall's demands were clear.

Fight until one of them can't stand up.

So that's all I can do.

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"Okay, stop."

Gar's unhurried voice sounded from the side.

I immediately stopped attacking.

It was hard to look at Gino who was beaten so badly by me.

At first, he tried to fight back because of the pain, but soon realized that counterattack would not be effective, so Gino gave up and finally fell into coma under my attack.

It is impossible for such an injury to heal on its own.

I carried Gino and prepared to take him to the healing magician.

Gal did not stop me from doing this.

Just said slowly:

"After you send him off, don't forget to come back and continue your practice."

"Yes."

Although I knew what Gal was thinking, I didn't ask.

No matter what, the first thing to do is to send Gino to treat his injuries, and we can deal with the rest after we come back.

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