Evil Avalon

Chapter 93-The Power of a True Hero

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

--Kaworu Hayase's point of view

　

　Punches were thrown at blinding speed, and the air shook as if it were popping with each one. How could she hit Kaga, who radiates such a powerful "aura," like a ping-pong ball, and drive her to the wall? The speed and power were unimaginable from her petite physique, and everyone present rolled their eyes, speechless.

　

(I can't believe it's as good as this. ...... How in the world did she hide her ability?)

　

　It was even faster and more powerful than the time when it sank the huge train including Orc Lord in one minute. The gap between her humble appearance and her ability makes her even more unfathomable.

　

　Still, He is a quintessential member of the Brocade Club. Even though he was outclassed in speed, Kaga was able to successfully guard himself and regain his composure. In the midst of this less than ten-second struggle, He had an vague idea of the identity of the masked adventurer.

"I suspected it was somewhere under the umbrella of "Kunoichi Red" because it was a faker, but I never expected it to be "Oboro......."

（Oboro?I've heard rumors about it, but ......)

　Hearing this, my classmates also start to groan.

　The secret society, Oboro . Rumors about it are many and varied. The name of this organization has often appeared behind numerous urban legends and conspiracies, and it is a notorious organization known to all Japanese citizens. None of its members are known to the public, and according to one theory, there is a tremendous bounty on their heads. I have seen many interesting features about them on TV and in magazines.

　

　I was skeptical ...... that such an organization even existed, let alone believed in it at all, but Kaga seems convinced. Ignoring the dueling rules of bare-knuckle combat, he took the gaudily decorated greatsword he kept behind him and tried to pull it out of its sheath while channeling his magic power through it.

　

(That was an enchanted weapon!)

　The blade glows a dull green, and a wind of magical power blows through it. Enchanted weapons are very rare and expensive, and I hear that even front-line adventurers do not find them so easily. I don't know what kind of effect that thing has, but from the look of panic on the faces of the Sorel members, it seems to be quite powerful.

　

　Seeing this, the masked adventurer also ran behind us and pulled out a huge weapon from a small leather bag. While surprised that the leather bag was a magic bag, I was surprised twice by the unusual weapon she pulled out.

　

　Two hammer-shaped weapons that looked heavier than the adventurer himself. Both seem to be enchanted weapons. The red glowing one is probably a fire enchantment, which I know because it is a well-known enchantment. ...... The other one is covered with crackles and purple electricity. I'm not sure what that is. Just looking at it makes me uneasy.

　

　It's already dangerous. If those two were to fight with all their might, there would be no safe place for us in this room. Mashima and his classmates around him also sense the danger and begin to evacuate in a hurry.

"It's a fight between monsters, it's not safe!　Run!"

"It's not safe to stay here. Omiya, let's get out of here!"

"But..."

　

　What is about to begin is a fight to the death with no rules. Even if you want to observe, you might as well get out of this room. I pulled on  Omiya-san's reluctant hand and together we evacuated to the entrance of the room.

　

　

　The D class and Sorrells, who had also evacuated in the same manner, seemed interested in this top-notch duel, and they crowded into the narrow entrance of the room to watch.

　

　Therefore, things  like "Don't push me," "Hey! Where are you touching?"

 It was inevitable that there would be some confusion about the contact. I also felt like I was touched on the buttocks, but I don't think they would do such a thing in an emergency situation like this, so I'll pretend it was just my imagination.

　

　The masked adventurer holds two hammers in each hand, turns them around, and takes a stance. That is a style called nito ryu (two swords). Kaga was furious when he saw it, but I guess that's true. Generally speaking, the two swords used by adventurers are considered weak.

　The Nito style itself is not uncommon, and even today there are a number of Nito kobudo styles, such as Niten Ichiryu (Dual wield) established by Miyamoto Musashi, that have been handed down from generation to generation. In fact, it is said that Nito users were unparalleled in strength on the battlefield, and I have fought them several times in kendo, but they were really tough opponents. However, when adventurers fight each other, it is a different story.

　

　Weapon skills are the most important and most powerful attack for adventurers. If you use a two-sword sword, only your dominant arm will fire, and the power will be halved. In addition, the power of some skills will not even be activated, which is a fatal problem. It is common knowledge among adventurers that there is no merit in going to such lengths to maintain a two-fisted style.

　

(Still, is there any reason to play the two-faced sword?)

　

　I don't know if that masked adventurer really belongs to , but she is certainly not a simpleton. If she is aware of the disadvantage of weakening her weapon skills, it is not surprising that she would have some reason to use the two-fisted sword.

　

　Without regard to such speculation, the masked adventurer swung his hammers lightly and passed magic power through them. Then the two hammers transformed and began to glow with a strange noise. What is it about a top-notch adventurer that is so unknown?

　

　They stared at each other for a few seconds, and then both of them leaned forward.

　

(It begins!)

　

　Just as they take their first step, the distance between them instantly closes, and immediately afterward, a heavy thud rings out. The impact sends them flying, and a cloud of dust and smoke curls up in a circle. Rather than the sound of a hammer and a greatsword colliding, it was probably the sound of enchantments on the weapons colliding with each other.

　

　The masked adventurer immediately swung the other hammer and struck one after the other in rapid succession. Each swing of the hammers emitted a powerful flash of light, and they were being fired at a frightening speed.

　

　It is as if the right-hand and left-hand hammers are attacking independently, yet complementing each other's gaps, a strangely accomplished movement. If he were swinging a weapon heavier than her own body weight so freely, no matter how strong her muscles were, zhe would be swung around herself ......, but for some reason she is not.

　(TL: Once again I repeat there is confusion of masked adventurer's gender so he/she both are being used so just don't get confused. )

(I wonder if she is balancing himself well with the timing of swinging the two hammers. ...... but I don't know how she is doing this as it is too fast to see clearly)

　

　Kaga, on the other hand, is using his large sword to block all of those storm-like strikes. He changed the tilt of his sword or took a step back. The impact of the blows must have been substantial, but he managed to kill the momentum and not be hit by a single bullet. Kaga's dynamic vision and combat experience are extraordinary. He is indeed a member of the designated strategy clan.

　

　Still, they were still in a difficult position. Kaga invoked his skills here in order to counterattack.

　

"Don't you dare lick the Brocade Association!　Flame Arms!"

　A red, fiery effect wraps around both arms, a skill that increases STR muscular strength. The first time he received the hammer, he repelled it. After a few slashes, he took a big step forward from the upper stance and released a weapon skill, as if to return the favor.

　

"Pop! Butsashiri!"

　The great sword is swung down with tremendous speed, as if cutting everything in front of it. A shockwave blasted several meters in front of him, and a low earth tremor echoed through the air. If you were to take a serious hit from that, even if you were wearing heavy armor, you would not be able to escape serious damage. But when the masked adventurer saw the skill motion, she moved out of the skill's area of effect and into evasion. She also swung her hammer and went into a sprint to counter.

"I won't let you!"

　

　Kaga activates  something, cloaks his legs with a glowing blue-white effect, turns sharply, and parries the hammer. Then he not only received the hammer, but also returned the favor by slamming it into her repeatedly. The two men* engaged in a dizzying battle, switching positions with the masked adventurer.

　(TL: *Lines like these)

（Kaga's movements have quickened!)

　

　His speed has increased as if we had never seen it before, right after he used that skill that makes his feet glow blue-white. The masked adventurer was using the same kind of skill, but it was definitely a speed-up type skill. His wrist was glowing just before he activated it, so I wonder if it was not a skill he possessed, but was activated from the magic tool in his bracelet.

　

　But still, it's a pretty close attack and defense. The speeds of the two are now evenly matched, and the masked adventurer no longer seems to have a clear advantage in speed, if not in speed. In fact, Kaga, with his superior experience against other people, may have the advantage.

" Die!"

　A sharp thrust with the full force of his great sword, which has a long reach. He takes another step forward and slashes back from close range, then hits the side of the head with a kesa zanke sagiri. It is a flowing series of attacks. Both the speed of the attack and the step out are extremely fast, and all the slashes seem to be flying at almost the same time. This is the ultimate performance of a great sword user.

　

　The masked adventurer, unable to resist, flew backwards to take up the distance and try to regroup. Even if it was just a last-minute evasion, she must have tremendous strength just to be able to avoid that series of attacks. But--

 "Now ...... the Accelerator's advantage is gone, isn't it? Oboro, you're nothing more than a mere minnow if your speed doesn't work for you."

　He smiles as if convinced of victory and points the tip of his great sword at them to challenge them. Hearing this, Sorrel and the D-class students were in high spirits. They were very reluctant to take part in the battle, but cannot  help themselves without saying, "Kill him with flamboyance," and "He's only an E-class helper after all. The situation would have to be reversed if Kaga, with his superior combat experience, could also use Accelerator.

　

　The classmates could not hide their somber expressions. Surprised that their helper was so strong, they were still devastated by the cruel reality that they had no chance against Kaga. If this continues, she may be killed. I wanted to do something to stop him, but I knew that if we were there, we would only be in the way. As I was devastated by my helplessness, I looked to the side and noticed Omiya's face, as if she still believed in something.

　

"What kind of face do you see under that mask now that you know that speed no longer works? Is it impatience? Or is it fear? I'm going to rip off that filthy mask right now and expose you."

　Kaga lowers his center of gravity, holding his great sword out again. The masked adventurer, who should be in a tight spot, is ...... just tilting her head.

'My ...... speed? The thing is  that my  real speed, is ...... not this ......."

　It was the first time I heard her lovely tone of voice. It is a thin, small voice, but it sounds clear and clear. There is no hint of impatience or fear in her voice. On the contrary, it even sounds full of confidence.

　

　Kaga, perhaps sensing the same thing, turns off his smile and asks back with a doubtful expression on his face.

"Ah? What a joke you are ...... saying about real speed."

"If that's the case, I'll show you ....... "

The masked adventurer voice was magnified I was so amazed that he was able to whisper in everyone's ear.

 "I'll show you ...... the power of a True Hero who have defeated and destroyed even the demon king."

　

　The masked adventurer whispered, and then spread her hands with hammers and danced softly and lightly. And then said as if to extguish all of Kaga's hope--

　

"Shadow ...... step."

 

　--The world plunged into darkness.

TL Note- Welcome to the Dark World.......Gender may be clear soon though we already know it.

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