Cid - Blocks attack that pulverized a sword

This isn’t in the same ballpark as before.

Alexia has never seen an attack with so much power lurking behind it. Their skills are as hopelessly different as a genius and a clod. He may even rival her older sister.

Alexia doesn’t have the means to defend herself against the devastating force of the approaching blade.

Her reaction is involuntary, something that’s become a part of her after many years of training.

There is no impact.

The two swords clash, and Alexia’s weapon is pulverized into fluttering bits of dust. She feels as though she’s watching these sparkling fragments of mithril pass by her from far away.

***

“I seem to have slightly underestimated your power. While you only destroyed the smaller bases, there were several of them.”

This time, Zenon strengthens his magic as he keeps an eye on Shadow. The air undulates from its power. This is more intense than the strike that shattered Alexia’s sword.

***

“I’ll show you the power of the one to join the Rounds next term.”

So fast…! Alexia barely manages to follow Zenon’s sword with her eyes.

The afterimage of the bare blade tears the air and heads straight for Shadow’s neck.

“That’s one sharp move…”

Somewhere along the way, Shadow raises his black sword and effortlessly blocks Zenon’s attack.

“Guh…!”

They’re locked in place. Zenon tries to push his way to victory.

But Shadow draws backward, using the swordsman’s momentum to send him flying.

***

“Aaaaaagghhhhh!!”

His ferocious roar sounds hollow. It’s as if an adult is practicing with a child.

Alexia is in shock watching the fight. She has never seen Zenon reveal this side of himself before. He has torn off his calm smile and mask of integrity, and it’s as if they’re now out of his reach. The strongest person Alexia knows is her older sister. Even so, Alexia doesn’t think her sister would be capable of overwhelming Zenon.

Clang, clang, clang.

The scant noise from their clashing blades echoes through the area and seems almost out of place. It’s the exact sound of light practice.

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Volume 1, Chapter 3