The Moonlight Swordsman



"Aizel, you should pay extra attention to the sword emperor. He too has the same lightning core as yours," Aquarian said.

"Ayee aye, sir," Aizel replied.

Of course, I will pay attention, so that I can use the same spells or techniques in the future, hihi," Aizel thought.

[I hope we can learn many things from the battle, Master]

Yes, we should pay attention to every single thing, and then we will try them in my dream loop. In this way, we can also test the Grade III mental core limits."

[But Master, aren't you forgetting something?]

Like what?"

[If the sword emperor died or lost the match, we are doomed]

Fuck, how could I forget... I can't even fight for myself, damn it! I hope he wins, or at least Zulivan Kingdom wins."

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"It's been a long time since we met Kishin," Dimitry said, walking towards the sword emperor.

"Yes, it is, and it will also be the last time we are going to see each other," The sword emperor replied.

"WHYYYY? Don't tell me you will die so easily."

"Well Well gentleman, the battle is about to start. Would you mind taking your position so I can use my magic," Suddenly, Shoka interrupted them.

Dimitry's eyes locked on Shoka's body for a brief moment. But then a smile crept across his face, revealing a flash of his teeth. 

He nodded in acknowledgment, and then he walked away.

"So nowwwwww, let's start the upper-grade mage battle." After announcing, he clapped his hands.

In an instant, the familiar barrier wrapped around the stage and took the Sword Emperor and the other mages to a completely different dimension.

As he blinked, he found himself standing in an empty restaurant, the silence almost deafening. Even though the place was appealing, no one could be seen or heard there.

Instinctively, he spread his heightened mana sense.

To his surprise, though, the massive city around him seemed to be empty. His mana sense, usually able to detect the faintest magical signatures, picked up nothing.

The city sprawled out before him, a metropolis of towering buildings and winding streets, but it seemed eerily abandoned.

So this city is so big that my Grade VII mana sense can't sense the whole city. Probably we all four might be dropped at the four corners of the city," He thought.

He moved forward, and the sound of his steps echoed through the empty streets after he left the restaurant. 

With a swift leap, he propelled himself upward, running from rooftop to rooftop.  From his high viewing point, he could see how the city spread out in all directions. 

In the distance, a figure emerged, moving with a feline grace that captivated his attention. With each jump, she covered the roof with ease, her eyes locked on him the whole time. 

As their paths converged, his mana sense finally caught her distinct magical signature, revealing her identity.

Without hesitation, he adjusted his course, drawn to the enigmatic newcomer.

"I wanted Dimitry straight away, but you can be the warmup," He murmured.

There was an overwhelming feeling of excitement in the air as the audience watched the screen, witnessing the approaching confrontation between Tatiana and the Sword Emperor. 

A wave of adrenaline spread through the crowd as they prepared for the showdown between these two upper-grade mages.

Amidst the cheers and applause, the focus remained on the unfolding scene, as both Tatiana and the Sword Emperor advanced toward each other.

On the other side of the screen, Dimitry was enjoying a drink in the bar and seemed to be having a great time. His relaxed demeanor stood in stark contrast to the intensity of the battle.

Severus, on the other hand, walked slowly through the city streets, surveying the surroundings.

"So I got Swordy against me, going to be fun," Tatiana murmured to herself.

She quickly called up her weapon, a massive, giant sword that looked almost out of place in her small hands. 

Despite its size, she carried it with ease, resting the sword on her shoulder.

Even though the heavy blade made her move a little more slowly, she didn't flinch. With each step, she got closer to the sword emperor.

Amidst an air of anticipation, the Sword Emperor called forth his gleaming white blade, its radiance illuminating the darkness around them.

Closer and closer, Tatiana and the Sword Emperor rushed, until finally, their swords met.

Tatiana swung her enormous sword wildly, intending to strike him. With unwavering concentration, the Sword Emperor lifted his own blades to block the attack.

The collision was thunderous, sending sparks flying in every direction.

Their collision resonated across the area, and for a second, it seemed as if everything had stopped.

Tatiana's immense strength pushed the Sword Emperor backward, forcing him to dig his heels into the roof to maintain his stance.

"It's my first time meeting you, swordy; I hope you can be a good match for me," Tatiana said.

With a well-thought-out move, the Sword Emperor took advantage of Tatiana's huge sword swing.

Swiftly spinning around, he executed a precise leg sweep, aiming to knock her off balance. 

However, Tatiana's agility proved to be a formidable defense. With incredible dexterity, she expertly used her tail to maintain her footing and swiftly retreated from the oncoming strike..

"How rude of you to ignore a pretty lady when she is trying to talk to you," Tatiana said.

"Let me know when the pretty lady comes," The Sword Emperor replied.

Tatiana's brows twitched as she got into her battle stance.

"You got some jokes, huh..."

Suddenly, the Sword Emperor disappeared in an instant, leaving a path of crackling lightning that lit up the area. 

Tatiana's eyes got bigger and her reflexes got sharper as she prepared to face the imminent attack.

With lightning-fast reflexes, Tatiana readied herself to intercept whatever move the Sword Emperor had in store. 

"Bring it on Swordy, today I will fucking prove to everyone that I am worthy to serve my Queen in the future," Tatiana said with a big grin on her face.