152 – Defense (10)

“I’m sorry. “The leap has gone too far.”

Yulia expressed her apology with an uncomfortable expression.

Did something you said to me a little while ago bother me?

Since Erina reacted so strongly, it seems she thought she had made a mistake.

But what she said was not wrong.

She tried to change the content of the negotiation due to her personal feelings about the elves.

“No. “I should have stopped Erina.”

As a result, my argument was strengthened because Erina went on a rampage.

I still felt a bit sorry for Julia.

“Anyway, something happened while I was away.”

“A lot has happened. Especially for those two people.”

A vacant lot far from the village.

Erina and Catalina were waiting, glaring at each other.

As soon as she left the restaurant, Catalina tried to run at Erina.

I finally persuaded them and dragged them out to a deserted area.

“No matter how much I think about it, I don’t understand. “Why are you trying to lose strength unnecessarily?”

“I don’t know either. “He is such a unique person.”

There were many strange people around me, but Catalina was no slouch either.

He often displayed a rude and impolite attitude toward others.

He did not hesitate to get into arguments with other people.

However, it was very strange that he did not develop any ill feelings toward her.

“Anyway, who do you think will win…” No, I think it will be over in a few minutes.”

Julia already knew the result.

No matter how big a variable existed, Catalina could not defeat Erina.

“No matter how long it is, it’s probably ten minutes.”

“Is it that much…? Catalina is also a powerhouse in her own right.”

“Ten minutes is a lot.”

I judged it to be this much because it was a sparring match and not a slaughter battle.

From her perspective, having faced Erina, there was absolutely no chance that Catalina would win.

When the two people finished preparing, I stepped forward.

“Are you ready?”

“Yes. It’s done.”

“Yes! “Let’s get started quickly!”

Unlike Catalina, who was extremely excited, Erina remained calm.

“The rules are simple. “Don’t hit vital points, just subdue your opponent first.”

The rules were simple, but there were many loopholes.

He was literally able to unilaterally assault his opponent without dying.

“Anyway, this means I just have to knock it out, right?”

“…Okay. “That won’t happen, though.”

Catalina clicked her tongue at the words that followed her like a tail.

“Don’t be unlucky. “I’m serious.”

“I know. “But don’t push yourself too hard.”

At best, he fought against the Demon King’s army and survived.

It would have been difficult if I got injured while sparring with Erina.

“Erina. Don’t get too excited. “Please deal with me calmly.”

“Don’t worry.”

Erina lightly draws her long sword and holds her posture.

The dagger hanging on her leg was quietly staying in place.

Catalina draped her greatsword over her shoulder and bent her body towards Erina.

Once both of them were ready.

“Start.”

When they heard my voice, two people rushed forward.

The first person to swing her sword was Catalina.

She slashed horizontally with a large sword comparable in size to her own body.

Then Erina kicked her feet and jumped up to avoid it.

He raised her blade and slashed at her head.

Catalina’s dust rose as she rolled forward and dodged her blade.

“It’s faster than I thought.”

“…”

Erina kept her mouth shut and swung her long sword, putting pressure on her opponent.

Horizontal, vertical, thrust. As her attacks continued, Catalina

Catalina also knew that she would be at a disadvantage if she fought head-on.

That’s why she’s planning to drag it out as long as possible.

Chang!

“Ugh…!”

In the first place, Catalina did not have many options.

Erina is clearly superior in both strength and speed.

As soon as it started, the momentum was leaning towards Erina.

But Catalina was no slouch either.

“Hwaap!!”

The great sword wielded with great spirit was filled with tremendous power.

In proportion to its enormous power, its speed was also quite fast.

‘There are fewer gaps than I thought.’

Although she appears to be swinging her sword at random.

From the actual opponent, it was not easy to see the gap.

Due to Erina’s agile movements, her great sword only cut through the air.

With this level of power, there will definitely be a blow.

‘Erina is also on guard.’

Rather than fighting each other, they were dodging their swords.

Then, the moment the blades met, a cracking sound rang out.

“Ugh…!”

Catalina falls to her knees under the terrifying pressure.

Just like that, Erina threw her kick towards her face.

But Catalina raised her arm and blocked her kick.

Swinging her great sword horizontally, he slipped behind her.

“Whoa…” “It’s not that easy either.”

“…”

Catalina smiles happily.

Erina’s face, on the other hand, was as cold as ice.

“It really is a monster.”

Catalina changed her posture as if she thought it couldn’t continue like this.

She bent down and held her greatsword firmly with both hands.

Just rush towards Erina.

On the other hand, Erina responded with her still posture.

Kang!

As the blade of the great sword collided with the long sword, a loud cracking sound tickled her ears.

A tremor echoed through the earth along with the dust.

A thunderbolt splitting the sky in an instant.

A beam of light struck Catalina along with the sound of thunder.

“Ugh…!!”

But Catalina endured.

She caught the lightning only with her bare body, so she wasn’t in good shape.

At least she didn’t give up.

“Ugh…!!!”

As Catalina let out her voice, her earth shook.

With her eyes wide open, she glared at her opponent.

She began swinging the greatswords in both hands frantically.

‘Your grit is amazing.’

But gradually her movements became simpler.

Thanks to this, Erina was able to easily read the path of her great sword and move it.

He calmly began to pressure and corner the opponent.

As Catalina’s attacks become more harsh, she is pushed into a corner.

‘It’s actually over.’

Even if you instinctively close the gap and continue the attack.

She couldn’t land a single effective hit and was only draining her stamina.

And finally, the moment there was a gap,

“Wow…!!”

When she was hit squarely in the face with the blade, blood spattered out.

Her lips were torn apart and at the same time her legs were broken and her body tilted greatly.

Finally, Erina’s sword began to turn blue.

The lightning of a white-blazing blade.

He lifted it high above her head and was on the verge of striking it down.

‘This is dangerous!’

The moment she sensed danger, she tried to run to Erina.

But.

“I will step forward!”

Kayla moved faster than me.

Kayla ran straight to the battlefield and blocked the space between the two.

A large flame broke through the dust and burned the earth.

Cheaeng!

At the same time, Erina’s sword stopped.

The dragon scales that sprouted on Erina’s arms were burned black by her lightning.

Fortunately, we were able to stop the attack in time.

“Stop it now!”

When the sparring ended with my voice.

Celica and Malcolm quickly ran to Catalina.

“Sister! Are you okay?!”

Malcolm supports Catalina as she falls to the floor.

Then Serika took her hand and began to recite her prayer.

“Tsk… Don’t make a fuss. Because it’s noisy…”

Catalina was barely able to get up on her two legs with support.

Even though the lightning hit the body squarely, there were no serious injuries.

However, I was so exhausted that I could not get up easily.

On the other hand, Erina had no injuries.

Only a light dust was on her armor, and it was no different from before the sparring.

As soon as the sparring was over, Erina ran straight to me.

Then he smiled faintly in front of me.

Standing with her head out as if asking for a compliment.

“Good job.”

When I stroked her head as she wished, her cold aura was replaced by warmth.

“Is this enough?”

“Yes. “You did really well.”

She was worried that he might try to kill Catalina without any hesitation.

Surprisingly, Erina matched her opponent appropriately and continued to spar.

“I didn’t do anything sincere for you.”

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The atmosphere is much calmer than before.

Before, I would have rushed at you to praise you or asked for something.

Now he was just looking at me and waiting for my words.

I approached Catalina, who had returned after being helped by Malcolm, and spoke to her.

“No matter who sees it, Erina is the winner. “You admit it, right?”

“Yes. “I lost.”

Contrary to her wishes, Catalina gave in neatly.

Although there was a look of resentment, it was more a refreshing look.

“Are you okay with your loss?”

“It doesn’t matter. “It’s been a long time since we had an interesting match.”

She looked at Erina with satisfied eyes.

Actually, Erina only looked at me and she didn’t even pay attention.

Catalina didn’t seem to like that sight and spat on the floor.

“He has a very strange personality, but he is extremely strong.”

Catalina leaves the sparring hall with Malcolm like that.

And Julia, who was watching her, quietly shook her head.

“I have something left to say to Catalina first, so I’ll go.”

“Yes. “Please think carefully about negotiations.”

“Ha… okay.”

Julia sighed and followed behind Catalina.

Her Colin and her maids who follow her and greet her.

We were the only ones left like that.

“Erina. Great job.”

“No. “It was nothing special.”

As expected, it ended with Erina’s overwhelming victory.

At least Catalina’s abilities could be clearly confirmed.

If we continue to be together like this, won’t we become reliable allies?

“Let’s all go back to the healing center.”

The business is almost done, so it’s time to go back.

I started to leave the vacant lot with my horse.

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