Chapter 323: Rematch with Karasuma Tengu<hr>
It was past midnight when we turned toward the sound of crows and there he was...Karasuma Tengu, up in a tree with a tin cane in his right hand.
"I knew you''de...it wouldn''t be much fun if you didn''t"
"You invited me. You''ll have to fight Lily and the others first"
"Kaka! Good. But I''m not going to go easy on you, okay?"
As the Karasuma Tengu descends to the ground, Lily and the others step forward and ready their weapons.
"Lily and the others are going all out!"
"I know how strong you are. That is why I will give you my all!"
"I, too, as a person who lives for the martial arts, wish to join forces with you!"
"You have good eyes that are straight and burning with a fighting spirit. Come on! Summon your young heroes! Let''s show this Karasuma Tengu everything you''ve got!"
The battle began. First, Setia and Mirunched their attack.
"Arrow Rain!"
"Parasitic nt!"
Setia rains Arrow Rain from above and Mir shoots a parasitic nt straight down. It was a good attack, but Karasuma Tengu was unmoved.
"Hmph!"
Holding a fan from his waist in his left hand, he fans it. Then all the Arrow Rain arrows and parasitic nts are blown away. There was even a weapon like that.
Then Lily, Ion and Koihi were closing the distance. Seeing this, Karasuma Tengu put away the fan and put his hands on the katana at his waist.
"Light Sword!"
"Ice de!
Just as Lily and Ion were about to sh at him, they split to the left and right without attacking. Koihi appears from their shadows in an iai sh stance and Setia''s magic arrow flies at him.
"Evil me! Iai-Kiri!"
"Sweet"
Karasuma Tengu backs up, moves away from the iai sh and flicks the arrow at Koihi with his tin cane. Koihi ducks with her kiri and while she is positioning herself, Lily and Ion attack from the left and right!
"Yaaaa!"
"Haaaa!
"Nice coordination...but still lukewarm"
He uses his tin cane to catch Lily''s attack, draws his katana against Ion''s attack and Ion is knocked out of the way.
"Kuu...what a heavy attack"
He pushes back Lily''s attack with his tin cane, kicks Lily away and sts Koihi with his tin cane as shees at him.
"Kya!? Mmm~! Light Wave Motion!"
"Blue Wave Motion!"
"Blossom Storm!"
"Evil me!"
"Pollen!"
Lily, Ion, Setia, Koihi, and Mir attack in droves. But Karasuma Tengu was calm. His figure disappears. Was that teleportation!
He appears behind Setia.
"Fajin"
Setia is hit by Karasuma Tengu''s special fist and Setia is returned to the summoning stone. After all, those who use long-range attacks were targeted first.
"Setia-sama!? How dare you, Setia-sama! nt Summoning! Oide! Biting Grass!"
Mir summons biting grass. The biting grass aims at Karasuma Tengu, but when Karasuma Tengu strikes his tin cane on the ground, the biting grass easily withers away. I''ve never seen this before. What did he do?
"Na..."
The eximing Mir was hit by the Fajin technique and returned to the summoning stone.
"Stopping to think in the face of the enemy will mean your death"
Karasuma Tengu holds up his weapon to Lily and the others.
"Blood Awakening! Yaaaa!"
"Ice de!"
With a will, the blood awakened Koihi and Ion sh at him.
Meanwhile, Lily''s wings growrger as she rises into the air and she breathes in.
"Drago!!?"
Just as she was about to use Dragon Breath, Lily stops it, spins her body and ducks the Karasuma Tengu''s knife hand strike.
"Hou...Danger Premonition..."
I look down and see Ion and Koihi fighting with the Karasuma Tengu. Is it an alter ego?
"Ah...that was close...okay!"
Lily holds herrge sword in one hand, which she had been holding with both hands.
"Hou...interesting! I''ll take it"
"Yaaaa!"
Lily lunges and swings therge sword with one hand. But she lost power with both hands. There was no way it would work with one hand. It''s easily parried by the katana, but that''s not the real purpose.
"Light Fist!"
"Fajin!"
Their fists collide and Lily winces, but she musters herst ounce of strength.
"Dragon Technique! Dragon Tail!"
Lily''s tail strike is imminent. But when it hits the Karasuma Tengu, he turns into a stump.
"Dare to take a blow...wonderful. This is a thank-you...Ryuketsu!"
Lily reverts back to her summoning stone when Karasuma Tengu''s knife hand strike lightly hits Lily''s neck. That thing knocked Lily down? It was a knife hand when she did the dragon breath or is it some kind of skill?
"Lily!? Ku!"
"Strong...so strong..."
I''m once again aware that I''m not of the same caliber, either. But there is still a lot of fight left in both of them.
Koihi shes and Ion supports her with throwing maneuver. In response, Karasuma Tengu again strikes the ground with his tin cane. Then Koihi floats up and is mmed to the ground when Ion''s sword stops.
"Au!?"
"Na...ku!"
Ion''s wings growrger as she loses her swords and she breathes in.
"Dragon Breath"
"Ryuketsu"
Karasuma Tengu moves instantly behind Ion, who tries to use Dragon Breath and when the knife hand strike hits, Ion returns to the summoning stone. A blow...that technique looks like a special attack on a dragonewt.
But Koihi stands up with her katana at the ready. Seeing this, Karasuma Tengu readies only his katana.
"Yaaaa!!"
The sword fight between Koihi and Karasuma Tengu continued, but in the end the difference in power was obvious. Koihi finally retracts her katana and assumes the Iai-kiri stance. Seeing this, Karasuma Tengu also took a stance.
"Haa...haa...yaaaaa!"
""Iai-Kiri!""
In the end, Koihi was shed open and returned to the summoning stone.
Karasuma Tengu said.
"You were blessed with goodpanions"
"Of course. If you insult the girls, I''ll kill you"
"Kaka! That would be fun, but I at least have the decency to treat those I have fought. So...are you ready?"
I pull out my Scarlet Ring.
"Jewel Release!"
The true power of Scarlet Ring is released and readied.
"Ah!"
"Let''s go!"
""eleration!""
elerating simultaneously, the attack and defense unfold. Sometimes kicking, sometimes punching, sometimes mixing feints, the effect of eleration wears off as we battle.
When I open the distance, Karasuma Tengu disappears. I already know that!
""Explosion!""
The moment Karasuma Tengu appears a short distance in front of me, a continuous chanting Explosion bursts forth. However, no damage urred to Karasuma Tengu. A dome-shaped wall of light was put up.
"I am impressed with your youth, your strength and your wisdom"
"Thank you very much"
After all, this Karasuma Tengu read that I wasing to prevent the Shukuchi and appeared in a position to sh at me. I read that and I won.
I release what Karasuma Tengu called the defense barrier and hees again. This time, the exchange of sword blows continues, but I am gradually pushed back. If I don''t decide quickly, it will be obvious that I''m at a disadvantage.
I made myst move to win the game.
""eleration!""
We elerate each other with eleration and when we strike each other, the eleration wears off. Then the Karasuma Tengu splits andes at me with a sh. This is the same technique he used before.
The moment he shes at me, I use magic.
"Illusion!"
"Nu!"
Dark magic illusion is a magic with the same effect as illusion. This misled them to my position. I let the three of them attack at the same time, aim at the main body and sh it open.
Then the Karasuma Tengu bes a stump again and the Karasuma Tengu appears from the shadow of its transformation. If I lose here, it will be the same as that time. But not now!
"Release!"
"Sweet!"
The sh of the Karasuma Tengu decapitates me and my figure is distorted. My choice in dy magic was illusion.
"Haaaaa!
"Chii!"
Scarlet Rings de reaches him just a little and the burning heat is activated. This was the moment when the first damage was inflicted on Karasuma Tengu.
"Im beaten...I never thought you would hide such rudimentary magic from me. And to show it to me first and make me think that eleration ising...I was fooled...hu!"
The burning heat is lifted when the Karasuma Tengu blows on it. It''s funny how that was the only way to release it...Scarlet Ring''s jewel release is also over. That''s it.
"The good times are over in the blink of an eye...a reward for inflicting a cut on me. Let me show you my true spirit"
With these words, the Karasuma Tengu rises into the sky and raises his katana, which emits a mysterious purple aura, to the sky. Then the moonlight gathers around him.
"Karasuma Secret Style! Tenma Destruction!"
When Karasuma Tengu swings his sword, an enormous purple aura is released.
"Teleport!"
With a ray of hope, I activated teleport, but the magic did not work. No good...it''s not such a sweet trick to let me escape by teleport or return...I was swallowed by the aura and returned to death.
After returning to death, we were enjoying the hot springs.
Ah~
We all had the same reaction and couldn''t help butugh. After I returned to death, the info came.
Your one-handed sword skill level has reached 30. You have acquired the one-handed sword technique Aerial Saber
Lily''srge sword skill level has reached 30. Lily has acquired therge sword technique Cutting de
I asked Saba-Can about Lily''s new technique and it seems that it is a technique that specializes in shing. He said that it is mainly effective against big enemies and that it is also an effective technique against shields and hard enemies. It may be a very useful technique for Lily.
"I''ve lost~"
"Muu...Takuto, you don''t look frustrated at all"
That''s not true. The money is gone, the bombs I''ve been saving up to make in desperation are gone and I''m scattered. Still, the fact that the Scarlet Ring''s de reached that Karasuma Tengu was meaningful.
"The cooperation between you girls was also great. I was honestly surprised"
"Ehehe~we all thought of it together"
"Actually, it was to beat Takuto-san"
Eh? That one? I mean...
"Isn''t it impossible for everyone to do it anymore?"
Really~?
Don''t doubt me...you can''t imitate that quintessential Karasuma Tengu.
"Haa...after all, I am the first to be targeted...should I learn to use a sword like Takuto-sama?"
"I know how you feel, but don''t do it. You''ll get ripped off if you use a weapon you''re not suited for. In my case, I''m only doing this because I know how to use a sword. I''m confident that if I fight with a spear, I wouldn''t be able to stand up to Lily and the others"
"...Then what should I do?"
That''s a tough question. In the first ce, it was a mistake to choose Setia and Mir as his enemies this time. I only chose them because they were both motivated. Originally, I would have chosen Ix and...Bran.
I don''t think Nowa''s shadow would work against Karasuma Tengu and herck of chemistry with Ribina was made clearst time. Lian and Wako are too much of a burden, and Sephone...is going to easily have her immortality nullified. So it would have to be Bran.
The difference in the status and skills of the Karasuma Tengu became clear in this battle, but more importantly, battle experience seemed overwhelmingly high.
I even felt that he had a lot of experience inbat, even when I saw the way he defeated Lily and the others. The way he beat them, I felt that he had a lot of experience inbat.
"I guess we just have to trust that everyone will protect us. With the use of dark magic illusions, we might be able to avoid one attack, though"
"What''s the point if you can''t handle the next attack..."
"That''s what I mean. There are escape moves like eleration, teleport and shift change, but that''s not a fundamental solution, you know"
Then Ion protests.
"Wouldn''t we have won if Takuto-san had fought with us in the first ce?"
"It''s hard to hear you say that...well, it wouldn''t have made a difference in the end if I had joined...then I wanted it to be a good experience for me and for everyone else"
"For me, it was a nightmare..."
Mir is not a fighting type. If the trump card is easily dealt with, it will feel like a nightmare.
"What we tasted this time will hit us someday. Minotaur, Ice Dragon, Frog Dragon and other enemies that we could barely beat with our best efforts. The journey ahead will be tough"
They all look at me.
"I''m clear...we''re going to be strong. To continue the adventure"
No matter how awesome the trials of the girls are, if theye, I''ll just clear them. That is my determination as their summoner.
Yes!
I logged out with renewed determination. I lost again, but we''ll beat you someday. Karasuma Tengu!<hr>
<b><i>Name Takuto Love Summoner Lv9</i></b>
Vitality 76
Magic Power 162
Strength 60
Defense 40
Agility 60
Dexterity 120
<b><i>Skills</i></b>
Fighting Lv10Lv12
Kicking Lv16Lv18
Staff Lv27
One-handed Sword Lv28Lv30
Spear Lv18
Katana Lv12Lv14
Throwing Lv8
High-Speed Chanting Lv35
Summoning Magic Lv34
Seal Magic Lv18
Horsemanship Lv30
Alchemy Lv20
Mining Lv24
Logging Lv33
Dismantling Lv39
Appraisal Lv29
Identification Lv33
Fast Magic Lv1
me Magic Lv3
Land Magic Lv2
Sea Magic Lv2
Dark Magic Lv28Lv29
Sacred Magic Lv9
Lightning Magic Lv30
Explosion Magic Lv28
Wood Magic Lv25
Ice Magic Lv29
Space-time Magic Lv40
Beast Magic Lv2
Dy Magic Lv1Lv2
Continuous Chanting Lv1Lv2
Underwater Action Lv8
Reading Lv13
Cooking Lv37
Feeding Lv8
Fishing Lv18
Synchro Lv16
Cooperation Lv5<hr>
<b><i>Name Lily Dragonewt Cura Lv22</i></b>
Vitality 92
Magic Power 96
Strength 193
Defense 65
Agility 78
Dexterity 72
<b><i>Skills</i></b>
Light Fist Lv9Lv10
Flight Lv24Lv25
One-handed Sword Lv34Lv35
Large Sword Lv29Lv30
Danger Premonition Lv1Lv2
Hammer Lv13
Rengeki Lv13
Tempering Spirit Lv30
Light Magic Lv6
Light Wave Motion Lv8
Dragon Technique Lv12
Dragonification Lv6
Dragon Breath Lv3
Holy Dragon Blessing Lv5<hr>
<b><i>Name Ion Dragonewt Envelope Lv21</i></b>
Vitality 83
Magic Power 145
Strength 79
Defense 48
Agility 184
Dexterity 124
<b><i>Skills</i></b>
Dual Wield Lv33Lv34
Spear Lv4
Throwing Maneuver Lv12Lv13
Flight Lv13Lv14
Swimming Action Lv17
Ice de Lv21Lv23
Discharge Lv5
Rengeki Lv13
Water Magic Lv17
Blue Wave Motion Lv6Lv7
Dragon Technique Lv11
Dragonification Lv7
Dragon Breath Lv3
Sea Dragon Blessing Lv5
Cooking Lv18<hr>
<b><i>Name Setia High Elf Lv19</i></b>
Vitality 57
Magic Power 170
Strength 52
Defense 36
Agility 44
Dexterity 170
<b><i>Skills</i></b>
Staff Lv16
Magic Bow Lv23Lv24
Eagle Eye Lv14Lv15
Shooting Lv15Lv16
Woodworking Lv17
Collecting Lv31
Dose Lv12
Engraving Lv8
Jewelry Magic Lv3
Lapidary Lv3
Wind Magic Lv8
Fire Magic Lv19
Water Magic Lv24
Earth Magic Lv15
Dark Magic Lv5
Sacred Magic Lv7
Lightning Magic Lv5
Explosion Magic Lv7
Wood Magic Lv17
Ice Magic Lv8
Tree Magic Lv13Lv14
High Elven Knowledge Lv24
Spirit Summoning Lv7
Cooking Lv18<hr>
<b><i>Name Koihi Shrine Beast Lv17</i></b>
Vitality 81
Magic Power 110
Strength 110
Defense 50
Agility 129
Dexterity 80
<b><i>Skills</i></b>
Katana Lv22Lv24
Dual Wield Lv1
Wind de Lv10
me Magic Lv12
Evil me Lv14Lv15
Holy Fire Lv23
Sign Detection Lv23
Danger Premonition Lv24Lv25
Spirit Power Lv5
Illusion Lv2
Shinto Magic Lv5
Lookout Lv8Lv9
Swift Lv9Lv10
Sorcery Lv2
Blood Awakening Lv8Lv9
Cooking Lv18
Invocation Lv1
Beastification Lv3<hr>
<b><i>Name Mir Dryad Lv16</i></b>
Vitality 84
Magic Power 91
Strength 40
Defense 36
Agility 75
Dexterity 80
<b><i>Skills</i></b>
Earth Hiding Lv20
Vine Lv14
Swift Lv8
Wind Magic Lv5
Earth Magic Lv10
Wood Magic Lv7
Water Magic Lv7
Photosynthesis Lv8
Transfer Lv3
Nectar Lv5
Pollen Lv4Lv5
Collecting Lv29
nting Lv15
Parasitic nt Lv11Lv12
Trap Setting Lv15
nt Summoning Lv2Lv3