Chapter 49
Kurt looks at my sword with a cold expression .
Do you intend to fight with that sword?
Whats wrong with it?
By all appearances, it doesnt appear to be a demon sword . I dont feel like fighting against an opponent whos only using a block of metal that doesnt allow magic .
Fumu . How about this then?
I draw a magic formation on the sword and cast Arms Strengthening <Adeshin> . The kongo iron sword wears my enormous magic power and emits a chaotic glow like a demon sword from the age of myths .
If your sword has no magic then you can make up for it with your own magic power .
The tournament doesnt allow magic that can harm your opponent but <Adeshin> is an exception . When using demon swords its common sense that you use this magic because your power adds to the swords power and increases its sharpness . Because my demon sword has no magic it would disadvantageous for me not to use this spell .
Its a bit of a handicap for me though .
Before the first game starts the organisers of the tournament have an announcement . The owl flying overhead states .
There were changes to the tournament rules but the were not communicated in time so I will inform you here . In this tournament <Adeshin> and other similar magics have been banned . It is also forbidden to attack in any other way other than by your sword .
As the owl was speaking 16 men wearing official robes appeared around the stage .
The watchmen will be closely examining the match . Severe penalties will be imposed on anyone violating the rules . Depending on the circumstances you may even be disqualified .
I see . So thats how it is . As long as I am banned from using <Adeshin> the kongo iron sword will be unable to break through Kurts magic barrier and will break . I could easily break through his barrier with my bare hands but any attack other than with a sword is also prohibited .
In other words, my chances of winning have been sealed and Kurt will break my sword with his .
It looks like they saw my sword before the match started and changed the rules to fit . I have the feeling that even if Id brought out Venuzdonoa they have found a way to ban it .
Yare yare . Im impressed by the groundwork of my father . Kurt says Not that Id lose against such a petty trick anyway . The result would have been the same .
Kurt draws his demon sword .
The blade appears to be transparent, however, on a closer look, the blade is actually rippling as if made from water .
Thats Kurts demon water sword [Eishas] .
Its impossible for him to destroy other demons swords since his blade is made from water but that doesnt mean its sharpness is half-hearted either . .
That other sword is just metal so even Kurts sword will be able to break it in a blow or two
Whispers were leaking from the audience seating .
Without further ado, the first match of the Deiruheido demon sword tournament shall commence!! Begin!!
The owl signals the start of the match .
At that moment Kurt moved . His style of movement resembled flowing water and in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of me and thrust out Eishas .
In one breath he moved 3 steps, then 9 and then 27 steps .
Uncountable blades of water came at me from all sides .
Its here! Kurts secret technique! Water Fang Connected Demon Thrust <Suigarenmatotsu>!!
Its over!! Theres no one in this world who can doge that .
Serves you right mixed-blood!!
Fumu . Its a very tepid attack .
What . . !?
I evaded Kurts attacks and looked down on him .
Thats a secret technique? My classmate is much quicker .
You only dodged once . . Accept this next one . !!
I accept Kurts demon sword Eishas with my kongo iron sword .
The sound of a violent collision rang out .
. . Tsu!?
Kurt couldnt even say anything . He just stood there with an astonished expression on his face .
Its just a metal sword without any magic . A demon sword shouldnt be stopped .
Oi! Watchmen! Look properly! He must be cheating!
Thats right! Eishas should have cut right through that sword!
Cheating! Its a foul!
That mixed-bloods cheating! Its an unfair act! Disqualification! Disqualification!
A large chorus of Cheat! Cheat! rang out from the audience .
The 16 watchmen carefully observe me with their demon eyes and then start to panic .
. Whats going on? Hes not using any magic .
Thats not possible! How can he stop Eishas without any magic?
Theres no magic at all!
Theres definitely no magic being used!
. . In other words that sword does have power?
Idiots!! Look for it!! Theres definitely some trick to it!!
Fumu . Its useless so dont bother .
What Im using right now is Hiding Magic <Najira> . Its a magic that hides all magic power .
Right now <Najira> is hiding <Adeshin> . Even in the age of myths, the people that could see