Chapter 138: Battle against Ushiwaka – Part four

A dazzling light surrounded Nick and Karan, so intense that no one could look directly at it.

When it subsided, the two people it had enveloped were gone, and in their place stood what appeared to be a dragon person.

W-what is this!?

Ushiwaka said in shock as it looked at Nick/Karan.

Silver armor that shined beautifully.

A virile but somewhat feminine appearance.

And above all else, immense magic energy hidden inside.

Everyone present, monsters and people, could feel their beauty, and shuddered at their tremendous strength.

We cant afford to hold anything back anymore. Its time to get serious.

Said Nick/Karan as they picked up a rock and flung it with their thumb.

It traveled in a straight line and carried killing intent, before hitting and ripping one of the great ogres ears.

Guah!?

This Doesnt look like the kind of situation where I can show you my back anymore.

Thats right.

Ushiwaka was right, as the great ogres were shrinking away in fear. 

Nick/Karan were still just warming up, and could easily do more than just destroy their ears.

They knew very well that if they turned around and ran, their heads or hearts would be pierced next.

But youre going against the rules of this labyrinth. Thats magic isnt it?

Apparently Union isnt treated like offensive magic, so thats good news for us. And who are you to talk? Why can you bring out as many weapons as you want? 

Said Nick/Karan with an exasperated tone, and Ushiwaka sneered.

Hmph, tell that to whoever made this labyrinth.

So how about we both stop complaining?

Yeah, the time for jokes is over Ill get serious too!

Ushiwaka stretched out what remained of the arm that had been torn off, and it regenerated after a while. Meanwhile, two more arms sprout out.

It bent and stretched the joints of its six arms to test them, and started muttering a spell while making a sign with its lowest arm.

Dungeon Control: Oni Sword Summon

Six black swords appeared near the monster, with an odd black luster.

They seemed almost like they were alive, and their shine was strangely slimy looking.

Bond, whats that?

Probably magic related to the labyrinth, not unlike the magic used by White Mask.

Is that what it was?

Remember that magic to increase weight absurdly? If that is magic to create a labyrinth out of nowhere, this is magic to control a pre-existing labyrinth. It is accessing the labyrinths functions to create swords that suits its convenience

Thats not fair.

Mumbled Nick/Karan, to which Ushiwaka grinned.

Good thing were in the sky path. I can bring out the weapons I want no problem.

Hn? Does that mean you cant do that normally?

I have to follow some rules of the labyrinth. Itd be a different story if I could create labyrinths Are you sure you want to stand around and chat like this?

Youre right Lets move somewhere else.

Hm?

Neither of us wants to end this via a ring out right?

Nick/Karan spread their arms.

Just under their eyes was the menacing mountain surface.

Ushiwaka and the great ogres could easily run down the mountain, but no one could tell what would happen as this clash intensified.

Up until this point, the monsters had the advantage of knowing all about this place, but the arrival of Nick/Karan created doubt within Ushiwaka.

Agreed, lets move. Follow me.

They moved to the sixth point, where the Sword Mantis pair stood before.

It was a wide area, and it was not likely that any accidents would occur no matter how they moved.

Nick/Karan and Ushiwaka faced each other from a distance, as if a martial arts contest was about to begin.

This has certainly turned into something strange.

Hum Master?

What is it Tianna?

You look like youre enjoying yourself.

Bellocchio could not hide his excitement, and seemed happy.

I was not expecting to come across such an irregular situation.

Well, I understand. Can you please try to keep quiet about this?

Said Tianna with a complicated expression, and Bellocchio nodded with a light smile.

Of course, but not just because it is related to you. High rank adventurers tend to have some sort of trump card, and no one would be friends with someone that casually exposes it. It is a kind of courtesy and worldly wisdom.

Are there actually a lot of adventurers that can do this sort of thing?

Of course not. Only S rank adventurers can use such a powerful ancient technique. Like Fifth.

I hear that name a lot, but is he really that strong? He just sounds like a glutton.

Hey you two. I dont know if youre chatting or having a lecture, but can you leave it at that?

Said Suisen with an exasperated expression.

Tianna quickly shut up and focused on the two about to start their bout.

Lets go!

Nick/Karan raised the Sword of Bonds, and Ushiwaka closed the distance between them.

A series of sword strikes were unleashed like a storm, which Nick/Karan calmly blocked with minimal movement.

Jah!

Nick/Karan swung the sword sideways, which to the people watching seemed as though it could cut through air and empty space. 

Ahh The bones on my back are trembling. Im glad I can even breathe right now. Is this what fear is like?

Said Ushiwaka as it took deep breaths, after taking some distance.

Thats right!

Interesting!

Ushiwaka charged forward again, but this time, kicked something.

What cheap trick!

Youve been using a lot of cheap tricks youself!

What was kicked towards Nick/Karan was the arm of a Sword Mantis.

This sharp blade flew in a straight line towards Nick/Karans neck.

After Nick/Karan smacked it down, they found themselves being attacked from all directions by swords.

Ushiwakas six arms unleashed slashes that could not be replicated by any human. All of them had perfect timing, and it would be impossible to block them with just one sword.

Got you!

Said Ushiwaka with a gleeful expression.

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