Ch.214Date and Training (1)

*Swoosh-!! Blurgh-! Slash-!!*

Arigiri Shota’s Sword Proficiency Training Method!!! I’ll explain it now~!

*SWOOOOSH-!!*

“Please… stop…!!!”

This dungeon was basically structured so that gates would open and demons would continuously pour out.

Gates would definitely open in areas identified as suitable terrain.

However, even demons had their limitations.

No gates were summoned at the dungeon entrance where I came in, and no demons entered there. This was to prevent the unfortunate situation of being mobbed by demons as soon as the dungeon door opened.

If that was the case, I could use it to my advantage. After cutting off Anakin’s limbs, I could drag him toward the door.

“Well, Anakin? This is our new home. Cozy, isn’t it?”

I said with a smile.

“You bastards!! Protect me!!! Please!!”

Anakin desperately pleaded toward his fellow demons.

However, the demons just stood at a distance, staring blankly at us.

*Grrrr-!!*

Anakin’s body had regenerated to some extent. As long as his core wasn’t damaged, his body would continue to regenerate.

The proficiency system was simple—it increased just by swinging the sword. Naturally, the more hits you landed, the faster it increased.

Using powerful techniques to kill in one blow would also increase it, but subjectively, landing multiple normal attacks seemed much more effective.

In other words, continuously beating this immortal guy was the best way to increase proficiency.

“Hyaaah!!!”

*Swoosh-!! SWOOOOSH-!!*

I swung my sword with the mindset of cutting every part of his body.

“Stop!! Please stop!!!”

Anakin screamed loudly, splattering blood everywhere.

“Hahahahaha!!! Don’t worry!! I won’t kill you!!”

*SWOOOOSH-!!*

I swung my sword with great force.

“KYAAAAAAAH!!”

With that, Anakin collapsed as if passing out. Oops. Did he faint from too much pain?

Anakin’s body slowly regenerated. And after a while, Anakin opened his eyes.

“Good morning.”

How romantic that I’m the first thing Anakin sees when he opens his eyes?

“HYAAAAK?!! YOU FUCKING BASTARD!!!”

Anakin’s mind seemed to have already collapsed. I enthusiastically swung my sword again.

———-

“Ah. Right. The new technique.”

Since I’d learned a new technique, I needed to show it in tomorrow’s match with Kana. It wouldn’t be bad to practice it now.

“Hmmmph…!!!”

I immediately concentrated my power.

I needed to focus even more intensely than when using a normal Single Flash. I had to expand my awareness to recognize not just objects but the surrounding air as well.

Since I’d already used it once, I had a rough feel for it. The key point was maintaining a state of extreme concentration.

I could see the flow of air. I didn’t just need to cut it, but make it my own.

*Swoooosh-!!*

As I swung my hand, a sword made of air whirled from my hand.

*Thwack-!*

I grabbed the air blade as if holding a sword.

I couldn’t maintain it for long. Knowing this, I immediately swung the air sword with great force.

*SWOOOOOOSH-!!!!!*

The air sword cut Anakin’s body cleanly in half.

“KYAAAAAAAK?!!”

*CRASH-CRASH-CRASH-!!!!*

Unlike a normal sword strike, it tore Anakin’s flesh apart as if ground by mixer blades.

“The output still isn’t consistent, huh.”

The air currents whirled in all directions, making the cut surface uneven.

“This is difficult.”

Single Flash Style 0 and 1 weren’t this difficult… I thought I needed more practice.

Well, I still had plenty of time. With Anakin and me together… we could go anywhere!!!

I activated the technique again.

——–

How long had I been swinging my sword?

*Ding-!*

My sword proficiency had already reached 900. It meant it was about time to go back.

Blue Beard’s voice echoed throughout the dungeon.

“It’s time to head back, Arigiri Shota.”

Blue Beard said.

“See you tomorrow!! Anakin!!”

I shouted toward Anakin.

I’d like to take him home with me… but that wouldn’t work. My girlfriends wouldn’t like it.

“Fuck… he’s a demon… that guy is a demon…!”

I was acknowledged as a demon by a demon.

“This is… a bit embarrassing…”

“That’s not a compliment!! You psycho!!”

Anakin immediately got angry.

Anyway, today was another productive training session.

‘The technique has taken shape to some extent.’

I’d reached the level where I could make it similar to a non-lethal wooden sword. It would be useful as a surprise technique in my match with Kana.

“No way… proficiency already at 900… it shouldn’t increase this fast.”

Violet looked at me with suspicious eyes.

“Heh. That’s what happens when a miraculous connection sprouts.”

I had gained a new master after Geruk. His name was Anakin… our internal bond was already maxed out.

“Suspicious…”

Violet stared at me.

“Hmph. You’re quite interested in me? If you like me, just say so.”

I said, looking at Violet.

“Stop talking such nonsense!! Seriously!!!”

Violet shouted loudly.

“Hey!!!! Don’t use bad words!!”

At that moment, Green Beard shouted at Violet.

“W-Why so suddenly…?”

Violet seemed flustered by Green Beard’s fierce attitude.

“The vegetables are listening!! Only use good words in front of vegetables!!!! That’s how they grow well!!”

Green Beard said, playing a song on his phone. It was a classical medley good for newborns. He had really become obsessed with farming.

“Urrrgh!!!! I quit!! There are no normal people around!!!”

Violet immediately ran through the white space of the dream dungeon.

“……….Violet-chan.”

Work stress must be severe. I should comfort her.

“Violet!!!!”

I immediately chased after Violet.

“Don’t follow me!!!”

Violet ran at an incredible speed, tears streaming down her face.

“What a mess.”

Frill dropped a comment while nestled in Sasith’s arms.

“Yeah. It’s a mess.”

Sasith nodded.

“Well, don’t worry about it. She’ll come back eventually.”

Blue Beard said in a dry tone.

Anyway, that’s how the day dawned. Today was another fulfilling day.

———-

The next day was also a school day.

When I opened my eyes, Mika was putting on her school uniform in front of me.

“……..”

Feeling an incredible attraction, I stared at Mika with pleading eyes.

“Really… you’re hopeless.”

Mika sighed and placed her hand against the wall.

While we were enjoying our happy time, Umi protested:

“In the morning, Shota, you hug Mika a lot more than the rest of us?”

Umi spoke with a hint of jealousy in her tone.

“Ah… Mika’s the only one with a different uniform. There’s something strangely exciting about a different uniform. Anyway, that’s it.”

I said.

“Different school buff… I didn’t expect that.”

Taiga clicked her tongue.

“The world of love is quite profound.”

Tina nodded.

It wouldn’t be good to waste too much time. We hurried to get to school.

——–

As soon as I entered the classroom, someone approached me.

*Whoosh-!!*

Even just approaching, she was perfectly following the footwork of swordsmanship. She perfectly took my back.

“Cyber Psycho Kana…!!”

I told you not to abuse those implants…!!!

“Hey. You said you’d come to the dojo today, right?”

Kana said.

“Yeah. I’ve completely mastered a new technique. It’s fresh off the press.”

I said with a smile.

“…..Indeed, your aura has changed. I’m looking forward to it.”

Kana suddenly flashed a smile.

“Gah…!!”

The destructive power of an expressionless beauty suddenly breaking into a smile was indescribable. I reflexively clutched my heart.

“What’s wrong?”

Kana tilted her head.

“N-Nothing… it’s just that Kana is so beautiful.”

I said with a smile.

*Thwack-!!*

Umi, who had been handling an eraser, immediately threw it at me.

“Look at him flirting with girls again.”

Umi sighed.

“Well, we all fell for lines like that, so we can’t really say anything.”

Taiga sighed and gathered eraser dust to make a round ball. Are you elementary schoolers?

“W-What are you saying…!!”

Kana’s face quickly turned red.

“Anyway!!! Keep your afternoon free for reconnaissance before our match!! Got it?!! Don’t bring any girls to our sacred duel!!”

After delivering her message, Kana immediately returned to her friends.

“Reconnaissance…?”

What’s that? So cumbersome. Cumbersome things were just annoying.

Look at Thumbs-up Man. Didn’t he shave his head because even hair felt cumbersome? That was the attitude of a warrior.

Well… but today I decided to listen to Kana. I informed Eri about my after-school schedule. She would pass it on to everyone else. There was a reason she was the official wife. She was also my personal secretary.

———

At that time, Kana was confessing everything to her friends.

“I… made an after-school appointment. Just the two of us.”

Kana said.

“So? What are you going to do?”

One of Kana’s love advisors asked.

“Um? Just go to the dojo, have a match… and that’s it?”

Unfortunately, Kana was terrible at romance. This was the limit of the schedule she could create.

“Kana, you idiot…!”

Her love advisor exclaimed.

“……!!”

Kana found this interesting. No one would call her an idiot to her face or make her angry. At most, only Arigiri Shota and these school friends who treated her without any pretense would do so. Although she transferred schools because of Arigiri Shota, Kana was genuinely glad she had transferred.

“The match should be the very last thing!! Use the match as an excuse to monopolize Shota for a date!! You need to close the distance here!!”

Her friend exclaimed with shining eyes.

“I-I see… but it’s a bit embarrassing.”

“Are you going to spend your whole life being embarrassed and just hovering around Arigiri Shota?”

She said decisively.

“I-I see. My eyes are opened.”

At those words, Kana pulled herself together.

“Right. I’ll push forward with my intentions here!!! You’re my Zhuge Liang!!”

Kana patted her shoulder.

“Zhuge Liang? Who’s that?”

The high school girls, who knew nothing about the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, tilted their heads.

Anyway, Kana began her advance.