Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Duel

Reaper Witch. It was the name of a legend that appeared due to an incident that shocked almost the entire empire.

Starting from a simple mission Knight made an arrest, the incident ended in a massacre. Of the 210 Knights sent, only 10 were still alive. But life doesn't mean it's a happy thing.

those 10 people always lived in anxiety and ended up going crazy. Within them they still imagined how fellow comrades had been killed.

It is not something that can be done by humans.

This is where the Witch Reaper legend was born.

But even though the perpetrator of the massacre was already known, the true identity of the Witch Reaper was still a mystery and ended up just being a rumor.

A Master rank magician. A person who possesses unique and extraordinary Soul magic. A witch who practices dark magic. Some even said that he was the remnant of the Demon King army 400 years ago.

In the end because no one knew the truth, the identity of the Witch Reaper became a mystery.

But, right now Charl is saying that Kuro's identity is the Witch Reaper who was the perpetrator of the massacre of 200 Knights two years ago?

Anyone would laugh and no one would believe anything that makes no sense.

But..

What if it doesn't?

The dueling spectators were aware of this. However, Kuro's identity as an F-rank who can defeat his classmates is not something that can be done by anyone.

"The sword. Why is it in Kuro's hands?"

Riana's eyes widened as she looked at the white sword in Kuro's hand.

If most of the audience were curious by Kuro's true identity, then Riana was interested in something else.

"Hooo's..... You're aware of that too?"

Electra smiled faintly as she looked at Riana's reaction. She knew very well the reason Riana was shocked.

"N-wasn't that sword supposed to be sealed in the palace? But why-"

"The Word of King. The Demon King's sword that used to be used to conquer the world should be in the palace, but-"

"Eh?"

Otome was shocked by the topic she had just heard.

"The sword was supposed to be sealed in the palace's secret room, but why would Kuro have it? Could it be that the sword in the palace has been stolen?"

"No. The sword was still safely stored away and it was still sealed, so Kuro's sword was not a sword in the palace."

That was the only possibility Riana had thought of, but Electra denied it.

"......In other words, the sword was just an imitation. Haaa..thank God."

Riana was relieved. He knew Kuro's sword was the same as the one in the palace he had seen. The katana sword is white.

"Imitation? Is it really like that?"

""Eh?""

Not only Riana, Otome was also surprised when she heard the words of Electra.

"Oltear, why are you here?"

"Since I've been here, Miss Electra!"

"I didn't realize it."

"Kuh.."

Otome really felt annoyed because it was not considered. No, even his existence is considered to have never existed.

"You go to the duel arena and prepare a magician who can use healing magic, if you can do your best!"

"Eh? .....Why?"

"Jeezzzzz hk... This time the duel is more dangerous and risks life. As a teacher you should know this better."

"Well!!'

Otome finally left the room.

After Otome left, Electra locked the room with magic so that no one could carelessly enter again like Otome.

"Aunt Electra, what did you mean?"

"Hmm... What do you mean? I'm just talking to myself."

"..............."

Riana immediately made an unhappy expression.

"Why don't we just look at this duel, maybe you know what I mean...Fu fufu."

At that moment Electra showed a thin smile that made people immediately think Electra was a bad person. He's not evil, he's just cunning and a prologue.

In the dueling arena, a huge pressure was exerted by Charl and Kuro. The pressure was heavy and strong. This kind of aura was only issued by fighters who had often experienced life and death battles.

It's not strange when it comes to Kuro, but is Charl the same?

"The pressure of the Divine Contractor is indeed different from that of ordinary magicians, but I can still see many flaws."

"If compared to you who have done a lot of slaughter, I have still not won from you, Witch Reaper."

Kuro smiled.

"The Witch Reaper... It's a name that really remembers the past."

"Aren't you denying it at all? Why am I not surprised at all."

"I have no reason to deny it, but I think it's a name for something else"

Laila was so shocked when she heard Kuro admit he was the Witch Reaper. A slaughterer.

But if you remember first, didn't Kuro call himself a murderer?

"Yui. Is that true?"

"What do you feel after knowing the truth? Do you hate him?"

"..."

Laila tight-lipped.

Kuro is an assassin who has slaughtered 200 Knights. What he did included opposing this country. A daughter of an imperial general, Laila should either hate Kuro or if necessary capture him.

But Laila's not stupid.

The Witch Reaper massacre was an act of self-defense. Even thanks to the incident also revealed a rotten government official at that time.

In the empire, a self-serving rotten person was no better than trash. It is not strange that the incident ended peacefully.

"If I were him, I wouldn't hesitate to do the same. Don't equate us with fools, Yui."

Knox suddenly interrupted.

"You know.."

"It's not a secret anymore. But if Kuro is the real Witch Reaper, this isn't an easy duel for Charl."

"I agree. Besides, I already know that Kuro is still hiding his fangs."

A big young man came closer. It was Jinn.

"It looks like the fight was more than I expected. Why didn't you tell me?"

"Stupid. Anybody wants to share something as important as that with you. People who like to use others."

"thank you. But it doesn't matter. I'm sure in this duel Kuro will show you everything. It's a good opportunity to see his weakness."

Jinn and Knox nodded simultaneously.

"Why do you think you can beat Kuro? Are you guys stupid?"

Yui shouted because she heard something unbelievable.

They must have known the Witch Reaper, so defeating Kuro should have been impossible for them.

But Knox and Jinn look eager to beat Kuro. Bizarrely.

"Who's this loli girl?" ask Knox the glory.

"I am Kuro's fiancee. Remember it's good good."

"So apparently, now he's after the little girl. Don't worry Laila, GSPFL will always support you."

"Why do you say it's like I'm going to lose. Or just my feelings? Tell me it's just my feeling!!"

But not only Jinn, Knox also showed a look of pity for Laila.

At that moment, the three of them were startled by the sound of gunfire and the slight sound of impact.

They all immediately turned to the arena and saw Charl pointing his gun at Kuro.

Meanwhile, Kuro's cheek is bleeding from being scratched by Charl's pistol magic bullet.

"Any, when I've been eyeing your head."

"Are you shaking after you found out who I am? Why not just give up?"

"In your dreams."

Unexpectedly, the duel had already begun to arrive.

The weather became cloudy. The sun was covered in a cloud of blackish ash like a sign of a bad event is about to happen.

"Biuuu!!"

With a roar, the Byakko shot towards Kuro at high speed. Up in front of Kuro, the Byakko attacked Kuro using its claws that were as sharp as a sword.

Kuro dodged by tilting his body at the last moment.

He managed to dodge, but the Byakko attack was strong enough to make the arena floor experience claw marks even though it was not exposed to Byakko claws.

(Waves of the wind-sword.)

But it's not the end, it's just the beginning.

"Fu fu's.."

A smile appeared on Charl's lips. He then pressed the trigger of the gun and fired a magic bullet towards Kuro who dodged the Byakko's attack.

Clangs.

Kuro held the bullet with the wide side of his sword. But Charl didn't just shoot one shot.

The other 5 shots targeted Kuro at various places. Charl doesn't look at Kuro's vital parts, but that's no problem.

Everything went according to Charl's predictions and plans.

He knew Kuro could see the bullets being fired at high speed, so he knew Kuro would definitely manage to hold his fire.

Given that Kuro is not a witch, then the attack Kuro received must be successfully avoided or detained.

"Damn!!"

Kuro realizes the Byakko attacked him from the side. He had to dodge, but now Charl was shooting at him.

He had to choose between being hit by a Byakko or Charl attack.

A metallic sound rang out as Kuro held down Charl's bullet. But he had to accept the consequences of his choice.

Byakko's claws hit Kuro's chest. Fresh blood splattered as Kuro's body bounced to hit the wall violently.

"Gahh...!"

Kuro's gaze whitened for a moment. Then his body fell to the floor hard. His white sword was lying down and it gave rise to the sound of bells.

But after a while, Kuro got up with the help of his sword.

The chest uniform was torn and fresh blood was flowing, but he still got up.

This was still a light wound for Kuro who had already often escaped death while fighting a sorcerer stronger than Charl.

"You're strong. But it took more than this to beat me."

I don't know why Kuro smiled happily. He seemed to be enjoying the duel.

"Fu fu's.. I thought the same thing."

Not only Kuro, Charl also showed the same smile. They're like having fun.

But for some spectators, this was a terrifying duel.

All this time they had duels, but no one was seriously injured, which was why they did not hesitate to fight with other disciples. This is what makes many surprised when they see blood flowing profusely from Kuro's chest, especially for the girl audience. They even closed their eyes.

"It's the same as fighting each other. Aren't we?"

"Yes. I concur. So, who do you think won?"

"Hmmm... I will support Kuro, but his opponent this time is arguably the worst opponent for him. Even though he used his sword, it's the first time I've seen him hurt that badly."

"I think the same thing."

"What have you been talking about since? You guys are like saying Kuro will lose."

Laila protests at Knox and Jinn's talks.

Unlike Laila, Yui looks gloomy as if saying Kuro will lose.

"Laila, we're just saying the truth. Can't you see it? Kuro is currently facing his worst enemy. Do you still think Kuro can win?"

"Worst enemy...?"

Laila turned her head towards Kuro who was facing Charl and Byakko.

Kuro's breathing panted. Blood flowed from his wound which could be said to be quite deep. Despite that, Kuro seemed to be enjoying this fight.

It also reminds Laila of the incident 7 months ago. Kuro(Shiro) smiled complacently while fighting.

"Just calm. Kuro will still win! Do you believe that?"

".........."

Laila could not answer Yui's question which looked sad and depressed.

Just as Knox and Jinn had said, Charl might be arguably the worst enemy for Kuro, but Yui was the one who knew and knew Kuro the most. That's what kept him believing Kuro would win.

"I know you believe in Kuro, but the chances of Kuro winning this duel are very small." Knox. " You're aware of that, too, right?"

"............."

"The Kuro weapon is a sword, while Charl is a gun and a Byakko. You could say this is 1 against 2. From the beginning Charl had already benefited as a Contracting-type mage. Not only that, Charl's fighting ability I think is also balanced with Kuro. This is why I said the possibility of Kuro winning is arguably ...Zero."

As they discuss the possibility of Kuro winning, Kuro and Charl's fight continues. No. gabe. More precisely it has just begun.

Kuro kicked the floor. He dashed towards the Byakko with a sword ready to slash.

"Biuuu!!"

Byakko confronts Kuro.

For the first time Charl moved towards the right side and stalked Kuro and the fighting Byakko.

He tried to shoot Kuro while he was off guard like that.

To Kuro, although the Byakko could be said to be a high-class magic beast, the Byakko in his eyes was still said to be a small monster.

Kuro doesn't learn blade art from anyone. His skill with the sword comes from his experience and hard training. He was even willing to travel the world to become stronger.

And he finally got that power.

Byakko ran towards him. Their distance was now only about 5 meters and continued to approach. He also sees Charl running to the side and pointing the gun at him.

"Secret blade art, Beast Cutter."

Kuro uses blade art to cut the two front legs of the Byakko.

It was impossible to use an ordinary metal sword, or magilium, but Lic was the strongest metal sword in the world. Cutting magic beasts was an easy matter. But the ability of the Lic also depends on its users. Only Kuro alone is capable of using Lic's full strength.

In addition, Kuro's blade art is a technique he created to face witches and monsters. That is the reason why blade artKuro can be said to be an anti-witch sword technique.

These two combinations are what makes Kuro able to defeat S rank magicians and even SS.

But that doesn't mean he has no weaknesses.

As powerful as Kuro's technique is, if it doesn't work, it'll be free.

After cutting off the front leg of the Byakko, Kuro turned his head towards the next target, which was Charl.

But that's when Charl pressed the trigger. He was indeed surprised Kuro cut off the Byakko, but this was not the time to think about it.

Knowing that, Kuro prepared to use his next attack.

He held Lic diagonally then he slashed the wind at high speed.

"Secret blade art, Cross Wind."

The cross-shaped wind sword directly aimed towards Charl at high speed and simultaneously held down Charl's magic bullet.

"Whoa..."

Charl's eyes widened when he found out Kuro could create a wind sword like him.

The wind sword pointed right at Charl, but he was not worried. He was smiling.

"I'm kidding."

A magic circle instantly appeared in Charl's hand and held back Kuro's wind sword.

"Don't be happy!!"

"?!"

This time Charl was really surprised because Kuro was already right in front of him and was preparing to slash at him.

The wind sword turned out to be just a distraction. That's when Kuro accelerated ahead of Charl.

Charl instantly resisted Kuro's attack, but he was startled again as his magic circle was cut off easily by Kuro's sword.

Charl knew he was going to be hit by Kuro's attack, so he immediately jumped backwards before the magic circle used managed to slash completely.

"Yes my.. It was a troublesome sword, but-Byakko, Wind Hammer"

Kuro jumped straight up avoiding the ball of wind by half a meter. The ball of wind directly hit the shield and caused the sound of a hammer hitting.

Kuro landed quietly and looked at Charl's attack just now. On landing, blood flowed more heavily than Kuro's wounds.

Kuro realizes that he will get more serious injuries if he is hit by a Byakko attack

"What do you think, Witch Reaper?"

Byakko approached Charl after his feet recovered.

"Not bad. ...To the S rank magician."

"Don't be disappointed. I still have a lot of magic arts I haven't shown you. But the sword is really interesting."

Charl smiled as Kuro put the sword on his shoulder casually.

He realized Kuro's white sword was arguably a sword that had the equivalent power of a magic arm, no. Maybe stronger. Facing directly with Kuro's sword required a complicated manner.

"certainly interesting. Lic is the Sword Of King, so why did you realize it?" 

He certainly knew about the Sword of King. Of course he also knew that there were many imitation swords. But Kuro's sword was arguably the strongest metal sword he had ever seen.

"Sword of King, that's right. Do you think you're the Demon King ?"

"Demon King? That's a cooler nickname than the Witch Reaper, but the Demon King can't use magic doesn't it look weird?"

"You can apparently think that far. I'm impressed."

"................."

Kuro is often called stupid. That's why he knows what Charl has in mind now.

"They're familiar."

"They got along very well."

"I can't believe he can win a man's heart either."

"We have to keep our distance from him from now on."

Jinn nodded in agreement with Knox.

"Hey, why do you think that?"

Laila once again protested with their analysis.

"But that still doesn't change the fact that Kuro will lose."

"Hoo... want to bet?"

"I don't really like betting, but it's interesting. Alright. 10,000 yolds."

"Agreed."

"You two!!"

They are now using Kuro and Charl's duel as betting material.

Actually this happens often. Of course this is prohibited by the school, but many still do it.

"I have a special reason why Kuro will lose this duel." Knox said firmly. "Loli's betrothed knows what I mean."

".........."

Yui did not answer because she knew what Knox meant.

"What do you mean?" ask Laila.

"What he meant was Kuro's weakness."

The answer is Jinn.

"A weakness?"

"Laila, you don't think Kuro has any weaknesses, do you?"

"Te-Of course I have. My father even has a weakness."

""...............""

Jinn and Knox fell silent upon hearing that the strongest paladins even had weaknesses.

Now they understand what it means 'Nobody is perfect. As powerful as anything, it must have weaknesses'.

"I don't ask about your father anymore because I don't want to divulge state secrets. What we're talking about is Kuro. You insensitive girl."

"Ughhhh...."

Is that as insensitive as he is?

"But what weakness do you mean?"

"Laila, haven't you noticed all this time? Well, I don't think you're aware of it because you've never seen Kuro fight, but we're different. Jinn and I fought and dueled Kuro. Even if we lose, it's not a problem. We won't lose out on a regular guy like Kuro."

Only her pride as a witch kept Knox from giving up. 

"Kuro ordinary people who can use the equivalent power of a witch, do you think it's no risk, yahh. rather than risk, I think more precisely side effects!"

"Side effects?"

"He talked about the consequences after Kuro used his technique." interrupted Jinn "We will run out of mana after using magic. The larger and more complicated magic (magic art), the greater the mana we release. This also applies to Kuro, only that he uses twice as much energy. Or maybe even bigger."

In other words, to create the wind sword Kuro had to use more energy than a magician. That is why he continues to train so that his stamina is not easily drained by using training weights.

Knox and Jinn realized this weakness.

"That's why he was instantly exhausted and fell asleep after the duel. You could say Kuro was actually not a match in the old fight. I admit he's strong, but he's not strong enough to be called the real Witch Reaper."

"""?!"""

Not only Yui and Laila, Jinn was also surprised by Knox's words. More precisely Knox's conclusion.

2 Years ago, an incident happened. The incident involved the Blad clan.200 knights were massacred by a person known as the Witch Reaper.

No one knows who the Witch Reaper is. But there are some clues about the Witch Reaper..

A white sword and a non-magician.

That's the only clue about the Witch Reaper.

"You know the reason I called Kuro isn't the Witch Reaper, right? There were indeed those who slaughtered 200 knights, but it was most likely that he was a magician magician higher than the SSS, that is, a Master or a Paladin."

"Then what about no trace of which on the body?"

"Jinn, you should have known. Otome showed it a few days ago, right?"

"....You mean"

"Yes. Anticrystals. Using that, the Blad clan removed traces of mana from the Knight's body. Next they only need to confess as the slaughterer. The proof is a letter written by loli's fiancee. Am I wrong?"

".................."

Yui fell silent. He did not try to deny or justify Knox's allegations.

Actually, many think the same with Knox.

In this world, swords are stronger than knives, pistols are stronger than swords, but magic (witches) is stronger than both.

That's what makes many people think the existence of the Witch Reaper is just a joke. But there are some who believe in its existence.

"I think we're ending this game, you agree, right?"

"Huh. huh.. Wellh .I agree."

Charl looks fresh. While Kuro gasped for breath exhausted. Kuro's view was also a little blurred.

Even though he was in trouble, Kuro did not show that he would give up.

"Alright, I'll show you the real magic art. Fufu.. Kuro, I hear you're good at evading, you can even avoid sacred Mmagic art, but can you avoid this?"

"...?"

"Byakko, Wind Ball."

Byakko opened his mouth wide. Dozens of sharp teeth can be seen. Then from the mouth of Byakko appeared dozens of wind balls of various sizes. But the ball of wind was a little strange because there was a vortex inside.

Those dozens of wind balls instantly floated around Kuro slowly.

Eventually Kuro is surrounded by dozens of balls of wind and cannot move much.

"... Whatisthis? You don't want to play bubble wind, do you?"

"Don't worry, we're not playing bubbles."

"........."

Charl smiled cunningly. While Byakko continues to create wind bubbles so that the entire arena is full of wind balls.

Charl then pointed the tip of his gun at Kuro.

"Kuro, I'm sorry. But you're gonna lose here."

Charl pressed the trigger. A magic bullet shot towards Kuro, no, precisely to the one in front of Kuro.

"Damn!!"

After paying careful attention to the wind bubbles, Kuro finally came to his senses with Charl's wind bubble.

Magic bullets shatter bubbles. At that moment appeared hundreds of wind blades with small sizes that shot in various directions. The little blade shattered the other wind bubbles and caused a chain reaction.

Now thousands, even millions of wind blades were attacking Kuro from all directions.

His entire uniform was torn and his body was slashed by thousands of wind blades.

"Gaaahhhh!!"

Kuro screamed in pain from receiving an attack that he was impossible to avoid.

There are dozens of wind blades that lead to Charl. However he managed to endure it with the Shield's magic art and the natural nature of the witch's body.

After a few seconds, the wind blade storm disappeared and exposed Kuro's body full of incisions and blood.

"Sacred magic art, Knife Storm. That was a pretty good attack, right?"

At the same time, Kuro fell down and hit the floor hard. His white sword was also detached from his clutches.

Kuro is unconscious.

"Kurou!!"

"Sister Kuro!?"

Yui and Laila could only see and shout Kuro's name