Chapter 15: Auditore da Sicilia (4)

I thought the process would be complicated, but it turned out to be easier than expected. harbor Media asked me once more if it really had to be in the isolated space, but seeing my determination, she agreed to allow the duel there, adding a word of caution.

15 minutes remained until the duel.

Although the isolated space is outside the realm of reality and doesn’t cause direct physical injuries, her words were a gesture of concern. voyage Sometimes she seems like a child, but she also has that dual charm that shows maturity.

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Even if flesh tears and bones break, you won’t die. arrow Of course, the psychological damage is another matter. abstract Even if it’s virtual, experiencing death is tied to the most primal fear.

The isolated space is protected by the academy’s blessing, so it’s beyond the reach of reality. apple No matter what happens inside, there will be no direct physical injuries.

The rules of the duel in the isolated space are simple. apron Just like in the class assignment exam: kill or be killed.

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I decided to take it easy. echo Worrying wouldn’t change the outcome. atlas Besides, Chloe lent me a weapon. zenith A sashimi knife with a rose pattern engraved on it.

‘Well, winning is enough.’

‘At least it’s a brand name, so it should be better than the ones from Daiso.’

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All the effort I had put into not standing out until now seemed to be in vain.

Still, in my other hand, I continued to hold the sashimi knife from Daiso.

The murmurs of the students in the waiting room of the training field could be heard clearly. auction As entertaining as fights may be, I didn’t expect such an explosive reaction.

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It seemed she thought I was involved in this because of her. artist To comfort the distressed Chloe next to me, I forced a smile.

I sighed, scratching my head. attic Chloe looked at me with a visibly apologetic expression.

“Chloe, this isn’t because of you, so don’t make that face.”

“…Even so.”

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“You seemed really scared earlier.”

“If you feel that bad, treat me to a nice dinner afterward.”

Chloe nodded slightly, her expression still gloomy. alert The waiting room fell silent again, so I asked a question to fill the void.

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She shook her head. afford Her red lips trembled.

“Chloe, you’re pretty strong too.”

“My brother is a genius with exceptional talent in the history of the Auditore family, especially in assassination techniques. artist By the age of 14, the adults were already calling him the ‘peak of nocturnal technique.’ Of course, you’re strong too, Geom-Ma, but my brother has a lot of real combat experience…”

“…My brother is strong.”

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It was always the same.

I understood what it meant, but hearing a young girl say something like that felt strange and uncomfortable.

I ran a hand over my face to clear my thoughts and then looked at the sashimi knife.

“…‘The peak of nocturnal technique,’ huh?”

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I recalled what my first master had told me in my past life: ‘You’re destined to wield the sword your entire life.’ Probably, even he wouldn’t have imagined that in my second life, I’d still be playing around with sashimi knives.

No matter how much I tried to avoid it, in the end, I could only make this decision, and I realized I was muttering to myself with a resigned tone.

[We will proceed with the pairing in the isolated space. portal Involved students, please proceed to the training field.]

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“…Yes.”

“I’ll be back.”

A monotonous announcement, much like the one on the day of the opening ceremony, signaled the duel. alert Since it was an unusual fight in the isolated space between students, it seemed like they were taking it seriously.

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“Yes?”

“Chloe.”

Chloe, her head lowered, barely responded. abandon Even though I was the one about to fight, she seemed more nervous than I was.

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When I called her name with energy, Chloe automatically looked up at me.

“…”

“But in the end, I win.” armor (Nah I’d Win)

“There are many geniuses in the world.”

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It was annoying, but the atmosphere was reminiscent of a Roman coliseum.

I entered the training field and scanned my surroundings. arch The stands were packed. atomic The number of people was almost in the four digits, which left me impressed.**

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It felt like at any moment, they would give a thumbs-down and start booing if they didn’t like the show.

Among the crowd, I spotted some members of the Star Class. arctic Rachel from the Changseong family and Saki Ryozo from the Jeolgung family.

‘Oh, wait. echo They’re here too?’

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‘This adds a bit more pressure.’

With the weapon in my hand, I walked to the center of the training field, where I met Nox. riddle He held two sharp katanas, one in each hand. athlete When he saw the sashimi knife I was holding, he scowled.

To my surprise, Abel von Nibelung and Leon van Reinhardt were also present.

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‘Damn lunatic.’

“Do you intend to mock me? palette It seems that nobodies can’t tell the difference between courage and arrogance.”

He openly showed his disdain, spreading an intense killing aura throughout the place.

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“True masters don’t blame their tools.”

Nox’s threat was so intense that the murmuring in the training field immediately ceased.

Scratching my neck, I responded casually:

“I’ll cut that insolent tongue of yours first.”

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And as an assassin, he surely had a few tricks up his sleeve. antenna Furthermore, the reddish katanas he wielded were undoubtedly the S-rank armament, the “Red Swords.”

The special blessing of the Auditore, the “Blessing of the Crow,” was one of the most powerful for concealing presence in history.

I took a deep breath. avalanche From the moment I first saw Nox, I knew he was a formidable opponent.

But now, seeing the venom in his eyes, a chill ran down my spine.

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[May the hero’s blessing be with you.]

[The isolated space will now be deployed.]

As I observed him, analyzing, the broadcast echoed once more.

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The purple barrier of the isolated space began to unfold.

[The Blessing of the God of the Sword manifests.]

I drew my sword.

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《May the blessing of the gods be with you》

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The duel began, and during the first few seconds, both of us observed each other, assessing.

Nox, without changing his expression, tilted his neck slightly and, with light steps, rushed toward me. matrix The shadow he cast as he moved stretched into a red line and vanished from my sight.

“Did you see that?”

“What was that?”

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A blurry figure moved in a red arc, aiming for my back. absorb Detecting the murderous intent behind me, I quickly leaped upward.

But very few in the Star Class could follow Nox’s speed with their eyes. antenna Most didn’t know what was happening. amateur You could hear the sound of throats swallowing nervously among the crowd.

The students watching reacted with surprise at Nox’s movements. aspect Most of them were unaware of the true nature of the Auditore family, so they assumed it would be a duel between lower-level students.

“Damn, and he’s supposed to be from the Normal Class?”

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The repeated sound of metal clashing echoed.

Clang!

Immediately, the red light followed me.

A whistling sound filled the air as it was cut.

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The sharp sound of metal rebounding filled the ears of the audience.

Even watching closely, they would suddenly disappear from my field of vision.

Both figures attacked at incredible speed.

Every time the swords collided, sparks flew as if they were flames.

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Then, Nox and I separated, about 8 to 10 meters apart.

The brutal clash of swords continued for several moments.

Clang! academy Clang!

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‘That bastard….’

He had tried to erase his presence using the “Blessing of the Crow” to take me down, but I had reacted as if it was the most natural thing.

Nox seemed perplexed. adopt As Chloe had said, he wasn’t an ordinary opponent.

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I needed to be more cautious. alien I had been too focused on speed.

‘I’ll cut his neck in a single strike.’

At first, I thought I could shred him to pieces, but seeing his skill, I knew it wouldn’t be that easy.

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The swords turned an even deeper red. atlas The “Red Swords,” S-rank armaments and treasures of the Auditore, enhanced their cutting power the more blood they absorbed, slicing through metal as easily as tofu.

Nox brought the red swords to his lips and stained them with blood.

The cold, hard grip of the swords gave him overwhelming confidence. ability Nox smiled as he gripped them tightly. apple He felt like he could cut through anything.

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In comparison, Geom-Ma’s weapon was just a simple kitchen knife. audit Yet, even though it was a cheap blade, the one he held seemed to emit an unsettling sound.

Nox froze when he saw my face. anchor He felt the blood in his veins turn cold. arctic For the first time in his life, he felt fear.

I had my arms relaxed and my body leaned forward. adapt It was an unbalanced posture, with my center of gravity forward. advance The tip of the sword, like the barrel of a gun, was aimed at Nox.

The chilling aura made Nox raise his eyes to look at me. acquire My dark, somber eyes were fixed on him.

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My breathing was light and frequent. audit A slight cold sweat trickled down my back.

The veins in my forearm bulged as I gripped the sashimi knife tightly.

Crack⎯

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A streak of lightning marked the ground beneath my feet.

Bang⎯!

Using compressed air as propulsion, I launched forward like a bullet.

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One of the katanas fell to the ground, rolling. accent His arm had been severed, and his red pupils dilated completely.

“““Huh?”””

A loud boom, the sound of a compressed explosion, resounded throughout the training field. voyage At the same time, Nox felt a sudden heat in his left shoulder.

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All the students filling the stands felt their skin crawl.

The movements he could follow just moments ago were now imperceptible.

Their screams got caught in their throats, unable to comprehend the situation.

Tap, tap

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“Damn it!”

The shadows, holding sashimi knives, surrounded him like a whirlwind.

The sound of quick footsteps continued. altitude Nox turned his head toward the sound, but all he could see were blurry shadows.

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Then, a bolt of light, swift as thunder, aimed at a single point. artist Someone in the audience let out a gasp.

The slashes in the air stirred up dust. abandon As the dust thickened, the scent of blood wafted through the air.

Something was happening, but no one could see it. harbor It wasn’t a speed a human could reach.

All the observing students were left speechless. arcade There were no murmurs or whispers.

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Swish-

A series of sounds that sliced through life.

Swish-

Some students began to groan and stagger, their temples throbbing under the intensity of the attacks.

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Swish-

A scream filled with terror echoed across the training field.

The blood that had been spilled pooled into a puddle.