The tournament organizers were very considerate, specially arranging training grounds for the competitors.
However, Drake was a little absent-minded on the training ground. Kurogane Ikki, who was facing him, knew this best.
Kurogane Ikki stopped attacking, putting away the Intetsu in his hand, saying, "Drake, did something happen? You've been a little off since yesterday."
Drake shook his head, saying, "It's nothing. Let's continue training!"
Those things weren't suitable for Kurogane Ikki to get involved in right now, so Drake didn't tell him.
But Drake couldn't help but think about what had happened yesterday. This made him once again marvel at the magic of abilities in this world.
As Drake had sensed, Tsukikage Bakuya wasn't a combat-type Blazer. His Device, Tsukikage Orb, didn't even have the function of a weapon.
But he had a high degree of development of his ability. Otherwise, he wouldn't have become a teacher who had once guided Shinomiya Kurokane.
His ability itself was like a projector, which could read the memories of a certain place in the past and display them.
But he had developed a special use, which could read a part of the future's destiny through so-called precognitive dreams.
And Tsukikage Bakuya had also shown that ability to Drake, letting Drake see the destiny of Tokyo in Japan at a certain time in the future.
It was a scene that had been reduced to a battlefield, with ruins and the smoke of war everywhere. Drake didn't know what scale of weapons could destroy the most important area of Japan like this.
Most importantly, in the middle of the sky in the picture, Drake, who had activated the Dragon Flame Battle Armor, was there, overlooking the battlefield like a god.
Unfortunately, Tsukikage Bakuya's ability had limitations. He couldn't know the entire process of the matter, and he couldn't see who Drake's enemy was.
In other words, apart from what would happen in the future that would cause Drake to participate in Japan's war, there was no useful information.
Drake also couldn't figure out why he would get involved in the war. Although he had a normal humanitarian spirit, he was born with a lack of goodwill towards this country.
Fighting for this country... just thinking about it was something that would never happen. At most, he would save some innocent refugees. As for the rest, Drake had no interest in caring.
But that was just a fragment of fate. Although Drake would be more vigilant because of it, he wouldn't be troubled by it.
Sorting out his mood, Drake said to Kurogane Ikki, "Alright, time is limited. Just attack me with all your strength!"
Seeing Drake return to his state, Kurogane Ikki also clenched the katana in his hand.
Although Drake said to use all his strength, the official competition of the Seven Star Sword Art Festival was tomorrow. Every opponent had to be dealt with in the best state. Moves like Ittou Shura couldn't be used easily.
Drake didn't use magic either. The two were purely colliding with martial arts. Although there were no gorgeous moves, the degree of danger wasn't low at all.
The two's footsteps moved around the training ground, and the punches and swords created a continuous sound of metal collisions. In the fierce exchange of attacks, the two had a feeling of hearty enjoyment.
Kurogane Ikki's swordsmanship had grown again during this time. Although Kurogane Ikki had only fought Edelweiss for one minute that day, the experience he had absorbed in that one minute was comparable to several years of swordsmanship learning.
Kurogane Ikki had the talent of "Perfect Vision," completely digesting the gains of that day. It could be said that Kurogane Ikki's swordsmanship had been completely renewed.
Drake was also like that. He had encountered different powerful opponents in different worlds, and the growth in combat experience was incalculable.
As the two's fighting spirit became higher and higher, the frequency of their attacks also began to rise. It was difficult for the surrounding people to see every collision between the two clearly.
Two pieces of clothing flew out. It was Drake's palm blade that had cut off a corner of Kurogane Ikki's collar, and Drake's cuff had also been cut off by Kurogane Ikki.
And at this time, Kurogane Ikki's sword had already been swung out, while Drake's hand was still on Kurogane Ikki's side.
So Drake directly changed his palm into a claw, grabbing at Kurogane Ikki's shoulder. Kurogane Ikki hurriedly retreated, but five claw marks had already been left on the clothes on his shoulder.
Not having time to feel fortunate, because Drake had quickly approached and punched him.
Although this punch was very fast, with Drake's understanding of Kurogane Ikki, he was fully capable of blocking it with his sword in time.
But for some reason, Kurogane Ikki's movements stalled for a moment.
This stall in the battle with Drake was an almost fatal flaw. If Drake's control over his power wasn't strong enough, this punch would have really hit Kurogane Ikki's face.
The fist wind blew Kurogane Ikki's hair. Drake looked at Kurogane Ikki, who was still in a daze, retracting his fist, saying, "What's wrong? Are you not in good condition? You have a competition tomorrow. Don't tell me you're nervous."
Kurogane Ikki came back to his senses, saying, "I don't know. I've felt that something was wrong since that battle with Edelweiss.
That kind of situation has happened more than once. Once I use all my strength, I always have a feeling that my consciousness and body are disconnected."
Drake frowned, saying, "This is not a small problem!"
Kurogane Ikki's next opponents were all elite Blazers. A slight flaw could lead to the collapse of the battle, let alone such a serious problem.
Drake looked at Kurogane Ikki, saying, "Although I don't think it's that bad, you're not scared by the fear of Edelweiss, are you?"
The first thing that Drake thought of was this reason. It wasn't uncommon for problems to arise because of the shadow left by someone.
Kurogane Ikki said with a wry smile, "I also thought about this possibility at first, but I can be sure that I don't have any fear of that swordsman."
If it were anyone else, saying that they didn't have any fear of Edelweiss would definitely be laughed at. But Drake understood Kurogane Ikki. He really wouldn't be afraid of a powerful swordsman.
Because the pursuit of swordsmanship was already a part of him. If he was really afraid of swordsmen stronger than him, he would be completely useless, and he wouldn't be in this state now.
Drake rubbed his chin, saying, "Then what's the problem? You have the talent of "Perfect Vision"..."
Drake only said half of his words before looking at Kurogane in surprise, saying, "It wouldn't be because of this, would it?"
Kurogane Ikki quickly asked, "Drake, what did you think of?"
Drake was stunned for a moment, saying, "I remember that you can steal your opponent's moves through sword collisions, right? Is there a possibility that you learned her swordsmanship when you fought Edelweiss?
When you're fighting, you instinctively want to use her swordsmanship, but your body can't use that kind of unusual move, so it causes your consciousness and body to disconnect."
As soon as Drake said it, Kurogane Ikki understood, and then he also smiled wryly.
Could this be considered him being tricked by his own talent? The most important thing was that there was really no way to solve this kind of problem.
Drake revealed an expectant expression instead. Before, he and Kurogane Ikki had agreed to become each other's rivals.
But for Drake, who could travel through different worlds, he had great advantages in terms of growth resources and time.
So this time, Kurogane Ikki had actually been left behind. But mastering Edelweiss's swordsmanship, Kurogane Ikki might be able to catch up to his back.
As expected of the protagonist, growing is like cheating. It's only interesting to have an opponent like this.
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