CH 69

Seletina and Loggins. Despite having considerable space between them, Seletina felt that Loggins’ frame was enormous. Seletina was about 150 cm tall. Loggins, on the other hand, boasted a height of 2 meters.

One would be staring at a giant and a dwarf if the two were standing side by side.

Seletina took a deep breath and let the cool air settle inside her body. Then she slowly took out her sword from its sheath. There was no weight to her sword, but its presence was certainly there. It was a strange feeling.

Despite being as light as a feather, the sword provided the impression of having the heft that a swordsman would need. The sword glimmered under the sun’s rays as Seletina quietly held it up in front of her.

Her body moved silently and gracefully. Her left hand’s pinky and ring fingers gently surrounded the lower part of the sword’s hilt, while she gripped the remaining part softly with her right hand.

The sword’s blade pointed directly at Loggins.

“I’m coming.” Seletina said, announcing the start of the spar.

Loggins’ body stiffened up as he held up Gate Burner.

Without wasting another second, Seletina dashed forward. As she ran, her deep blue eyes focused solely on Loggins, not missing even a single one of his movements. Yet, through this she became aware that there was no gap in Loggins’ defense.

The boy, who she hadn’t crossed swords with in 14 years, now stood before her in a dignified manner. In his current state, Loggins was more than capable of manifesting the heroism suggested by his armor and jade cloak. He looked like a giant iceberg that could cause a serious disaster at any moment.

That is how Seletina viewed Loggins currently. She became more and more aware of how powerful his presence was as she got closer to him.

Seletina exhaled sharply as she kicked the ground and launched herself into the air. She raised Elyutinias as high as it could go and then a flash followed.

Elyutinias slammed down towards Loggins with frightening speed. Despite this, a high-pitched screech of swords colliding indicated that Seletina’s attack had failed. Loggins’ Gate Burner had completely blocked Seletina’s Elyutinias.

Seletina used Gate Burner’s blade to kick herself back and land comfortably on the grass.

So light.

Seletina was shocked by how she could use her body. She reflexively opened and closed her hand a few times.

Loggins cowered his shoulders at the sight and asked,

“How are you feeling?”

“Never felt better.”

“That’s great!”

Before she realized it herself, Seletina was already swinging her sword. An uncontrollable excitement was welling up inside of her.

“I’m coming.”

“Anytime.”

Seletina dashed once more.

Light. So light. It’s like my body is made out of feathers.

The moment the ranges of the two fighters crossed, Seletina’s sword cried out. A high-pitched sound echoed once more.

Sharp…

While receiving Seletina’s blows Loggins couldn’t help but be shocked by each one.

They’re so sharp and fast.

Loggins spectacularly handled each of Seletina’s strikes, which had by this point ascended into the realm of gods, thanks to his amazing reflexes and skill. But as he did, another blow was aiming for him from the side.

She’s fast.

Before he realized it, Seletina’s sword was aiming for his throat.

“Hmph!”

Loggins exhaled sharply and forcefully moved Gate Burner to block Seletina’s assault. Seletina, on the other hand, chose to go with the flow and tumble on the grass rather than try to fight the force.

Using the momentum, she rolled over once more and got up, her sword still in her hands.

Not to get into power struggles. This is the only way Seletina could live as a knight. If she had decided to try and compete for even a moment, she would’ve been sucked into an unfavorable playing field.

Without wasting a breath, Seletina charged towards Loggins once more.

So light.

Her body was moving better than she could even predict.

This is so fun.

She was astonished by her body’s performance, which far surpassed her highest expectations.

Seletina once again swung her sword at Loggins with everything she had. The feeling of having her most powerful blows be reflected was an experience she hadn’t felt in a while.

The more Seletina swung her sword the more the corners of her mouth began to raise.

Loggins, on the other hand, was being overtaken by a strange feeling. While receiving Seletina’s attacks, a strong feeling of nostalgia welled up inside of him.

Why?

With the roughness and lightness of a spring storm, Seletina’s blade swiftly flew at his shoulder. But just before it could land it was blocked by Gate Burner.

Loggins couldn’t help but notice the wide smile on Seletina’s face.

Why?

Loggins felt an inexplicable amount of nostalgia coming from that smile and those movements. Loggins’ body knew. Orthus’ smile and movements had long been engraved into Loggins’ body.

The only reason Loggins had brought Seletina here was to see whether she was good or bad. To determine whether her sword carried the aura of evil. Yet, Loggins could only make out Orthus’ silhouette in Seletina’s movement and swordplay.

Why?

Before he realized it himself, Loggins repelled Elyutinias away. The sword soared high into the air before twisting and cutting deep into the nearby grass.

Seletina couldn’t help but laugh as sweat poured out of her. Her smile was just like Orthus…

“What do you think you’re doing?!”

A raged voice echoed through the training area. As everyone turned to see, they noticed the second prince Elias, with a distressed expression on his face1.