Both of them exchanged glances as the ground moved backward.
『Why are you confronting me? What provoked your focus on me?』Sena utilized telepathy to inquire.
She maintained a poised facial expression as she slightly bent her body and firmly grasped the sword's black hilt.
『When I called Rin earlier, I sensed that you were observing me. Quite impressive for someone like me, a former assassin. You know, you can be quite vexing. When someone angers you, you ought to express your discontent』
In response, through telepathy, Eria conveyed, as she swiftly retrieved two daggers from her belt and spun the green blades in her hands.
『To be honest, I am merely envious of your confidence in calling her. However, getting angry is such a waste of time and only serves to ruin the day』Sena communicated telepathically with a neutral expression.
『I was unaware that I exuded such confidence. Then I consider it a compliment, and please do not be envious, for I have Istera』Eria replied through telepathy while ceasing the spinning of the green daggers.
『Congratulations』Sena acknowledged with a smile on her face.
『After this, let's be friends. Do you understand?』Eria smiled.
『That is comforting to hear, as I would prefer to avoid any conflicts among our acquaintances』Sena responded with a sigh of relief.
""......""
Both were silent, looking at each other.
The spectators in the stadium were also quiet, their attention fixed on the pair.
Whoosh
The atmosphere was dreary and accompanied by a strong gust of wind.
Without uttering a word, they charged towards each other, swiftly accelerating.
Claang!
The sound of daggers and swords clashing echoed through the air in heaven and earth.
They tightly held onto their weapons, utilizing them for both offense and defense.
Cracks
The sturdy ground beneath them started to fracture under the intensity of their powerful auras.
『Hmm, your blade possesses a sky blue hue, is it a representation of your origins in the North?』Eria communicated through telepathy with a smirk.
『Yes, this weapon is a treasured heirloom of the North. I notice that your dagger also bears a green hue, down to the hilt』
As they both maintained a firm grip on their respective weapons, their hands remained steady, skillfully controlling the flow of their auras.
『My mother, who belongs to the dryad race, gifted me with these green daggers. As a person who is half dryad, I appreciate the color green, as it represents nature──』
「─Log Trunk」
During a telepathic conversation with Sena, she tapped into the dryad bloodline's power without fully unleashing it.
This resulted in grass growing rapidly on the edge of the arena.
The grass roots quickly crawled towards Sena and tightly wrapped around her legs, rendering her unable to move.
Wham!
Eventually, a large wooden log trunk formed beneath her feet, causing her to be hit and flung away.
"Akh!"
Despite the impact and the pain she experienced, Sena managed to hold onto her sword.
Meanwhile, Eria teleported above Sena as she was falling and delivered a flying side kick to her abdomen.
As both of them were in mid-fall, with their uniforms and hair swaying in the air.
Crash
Due to the forceful impact, Sena promptly collapses onto the solid ground, with her body emanating an aura that causes the ground to break and crumble.
"Cough!"
Sena coughs up blood as she lies amidst the wreckage on the ground.
Eria also falls but manages to maintain an upright posture.
She sets aside her daggers on her belt and smirks, teleporting above Sena as she descends.
"Aurk!"
With a swift movement, Eria's footwear collides with Sena's abdomen, causing her to groan in pain.
'Eria's movements are so fast.' she thought.
Sena's skin is already marked with scratches and wounds from the shards of the ground.
"Are you still going?" Eria asks while standing over Sena, who is still lying down.
"Y-Yes," Sena responds with pain, wiping the blood from her mouth.
Woosh
Without hesitation, Eria swiftly grabs her two daggers and lunges forward.
Shing!
Sena adeptly responds by swiftly blocking her daggers with her sword, showcasing her impressive speed and skill.
"What an impressive speed you have," she remarks.
"I've been honing my swordsmanship since a young age, so this level of proficiency is expected," Sena calmly replies.
Bang!
With one hand gripping the metal red scabbard, Sena swiftly strikes her side, causing Eria's body to bounce away.
Boom
Eria's body collides into the arena walls.
The heirloom of the Arias Empire possesses an innate ability to connect with the owner's aura, thereby enhancing the power of the weapons it touches.
"......"
Despite her body trembling from the impact, she was unable to stand.
Sena's northern heritage enables her to naturally heal any pain or injuries.
The unique spellcasting capabilities specific to the North allow her to either utter or refrain from uttering spells as needed.
「Acceleration」
Sena utilized acceleration, prompting Eria to do the same.
Whoosh
As they cast the spell, their bodies vanished into the air, swiftly maneuvering and immediately encountering one another.
Kwang!
Eria swiftly drew her daggers from her belt and blocked Sena's sword.
Clank
Clank
Clank
Both engaged in battle, employing acceleration and levitation without hesitation.
The clash of their weapons produced a resounding clank, repeated in succession as they executed deft parries.
Shinnggg!
The blades emitted flickering light upon collision.
Boom
The impact of their immense aura caused the ground to shatter as they levitated through the air, leaving behind shattered stone and billowing smoke.
In the midst of their fast-paced and intense combat, Eria attempted to thrust a dagger into Sena's chest with her other hand, but she observed the attack and deflected it using her red metal scabbard.
""Ha! Haah. Haah. Ha.""
They suddenly find themselves panting and decide to cease the battle.
Each of them firmly grips their respective weapons.
The surrounding area is engulfed in smoke from the destruction caused by their clash.
Locking eyes with one another, their weapons remain stuck together.
They continue to hover in mid-air, utilizing levitation.
Both of them exchanged glances as the ground moved backward.
『Why are you confronting me? What provoked your focus on me?』Sena utilized telepathy to inquire.
She maintained a poised facial expression as she slightly bent her body and firmly grasped the sword's black hilt.
『When I called Rin earlier, I sensed that you were observing me. Quite impressive for someone like me, a former assassin. You know, you can be quite vexing. When someone angers you, you ought to express your discontent』
In response, through telepathy, Eria conveyed, as she swiftly retrieved two daggers from her belt and spun the green blades in her hands.
『To be honest, I am merely envious of your confidence in calling her. However, getting angry is such a waste of time and only serves to ruin the day』Sena communicated telepathically with a neutral expression.
『I was unaware that I exuded such confidence. Then I consider it a compliment, and please do not be envious, for I have Istera』Eria replied through telepathy while ceasing the spinning of the green daggers.
『Congratulations』Sena acknowledged with a smile on her face.
『After this, let's be friends. Do you understand?』Eria smiled.
『That is comforting to hear, as I would prefer to avoid any conflicts among our acquaintances』Sena responded with a sigh of relief.
""......""
Both were silent, looking at each other.
The spectators in the stadium were also quiet, their attention fixed on the pair.
Whoosh
The atmosphere was dreary and accompanied by a strong gust of wind.
Without uttering a word, they charged towards each other, swiftly accelerating.
Claang!
The sound of daggers and swords clashing echoed through the air in heaven and earth.
They tightly held onto their weapons, utilizing them for both offense and defense.
Cracks
The sturdy ground beneath them started to fracture under the intensity of their powerful auras.
『Hmm, your blade possesses a sky blue hue, is it a representation of your origins in the North?』Eria communicated through telepathy with a smirk.
『Yes, this weapon is a treasured heirloom of the North. I notice that your dagger also bears a green hue, down to the hilt』
As they both maintained a firm grip on their respective weapons, their hands remained steady, skillfully controlling the flow of their auras.
『My mother, who belongs to the dryad race, gifted me with these green daggers. As a person who is half dryad, I appreciate the color green, as it represents nature──』
「─Log Trunk」
During a telepathic conversation with Sena, she tapped into the dryad bloodline's power without fully unleashing it.
This resulted in grass growing rapidly on the edge of the arena.
The grass roots quickly crawled towards Sena and tightly wrapped around her legs, rendering her unable to move.
Wham!
Eventually, a large wooden log trunk formed beneath her feet, causing her to be hit and flung away.
"Akh!"
Despite the impact and the pain she experienced, Sena managed to hold onto her sword.
Meanwhile, Eria teleported above Sena as she was falling and delivered a flying side kick to her abdomen.
As both of them were in mid-fall, with their uniforms and hair swaying in the air.
Crash
Due to the forceful impact, Sena promptly collapses onto the solid ground, with her body emanating an aura that causes the ground to break and crumble.
"Cough!"
Sena coughs up blood as she lies amidst the wreckage on the ground.
Eria also falls but manages to maintain an upright posture.
She sets aside her daggers on her belt and smirks, teleporting above Sena as she descends.
"Aurk!"
With a swift movement, Eria's footwear collides with Sena's abdomen, causing her to groan in pain.
'Eria's movements are so fast.' she thought.
Sena's skin is already marked with scratches and wounds from the shards of the ground.
"Are you still going?" Eria asks while standing over Sena, who is still lying down.
"Y-Yes," Sena responds with pain, wiping the blood from her mouth.
Woosh
Without hesitation, Eria swiftly grabs her two daggers and lunges forward.
Shing!
Sena adeptly responds by swiftly blocking her daggers with her sword, showcasing her impressive speed and skill.
"What an impressive speed you have," she remarks.
"I've been honing my swordsmanship since a young age, so this level of proficiency is expected," Sena calmly replies.
Bang!
With one hand gripping the metal red scabbard, Sena swiftly strikes her side, causing Eria's body to bounce away.
Boom
Eria's body collides into the arena walls.
The heirloom of the Arias Empire possesses an innate ability to connect with the owner's aura, thereby enhancing the power of the weapons it touches.
"......"
Despite her body trembling from the impact, she was unable to stand.
Sena's northern heritage enables her to naturally heal any pain or injuries.
The unique spellcasting capabilities specific to the North allow her to either utter or refrain from uttering spells as needed.
「Acceleration」
Sena utilized acceleration, prompting Eria to do the same.
Whoosh
As they cast the spell, their bodies vanished into the air, swiftly maneuvering and immediately encountering one another.
Kwang!
Eria swiftly drew her daggers from her belt and blocked Sena's sword.
Clank
Clank
Clank
Both engaged in battle, employing acceleration and levitation without hesitation.
The clash of their weapons produced a resounding clank, repeated in succession as they executed deft parries.
Shinnggg!
The blades emitted flickering light upon collision.
Boom
The impact of their immense aura caused the ground to shatter as they levitated through the air, leaving behind shattered stone and billowing smoke.
In the midst of their fast-paced and intense combat, Eria attempted to thrust a dagger into Sena's chest with her other hand, but she observed the attack and deflected it using her red metal scabbard.
""Ha! Haah. Haah. Ha.""
They suddenly find themselves panting and decide to cease the battle.
Each of them firmly grips their respective weapons.
The surrounding area is engulfed in smoke from the destruction caused by their clash.
Locking eyes with one another, their weapons remain stuck together.
They continue to hover in mid-air, utilizing levitation.
