Chapter 49

Kurt looks at my sword with a cold expression .

Do you intend to fight with that sword?

Whats wrong with it?

By all appearances, it doesnt appear to be a demon sword . I dont feel like fighting against an opponent whos only using a block of metal that doesnt allow magic .

Fumu . How about this then?

I draw a magic formation on the sword and cast Arms Strengthening <Adeshin> . The kongo iron sword wears my enormous magic power and emits a chaotic glow like a demon sword from the age of myths .

If your sword has no magic then you can make up for it with your own magic power .

The tournament doesnt allow magic that can harm your opponent but <Adeshin> is an exception . When using demon swords its common sense that you use this magic because your power adds to the swords power and increases its sharpness . Because my demon sword has no magic it would disadvantageous for me not to use this spell .

Its a bit of a handicap for me though .

Before the first game starts the organisers of the tournament have an announcement . The owl flying overhead states .

There were changes to the tournament rules but the were not communicated in time so I will inform you here . In this tournament <Adeshin> and other similar magics have been banned . It is also forbidden to attack in any other way other than by your sword .

As the owl was speaking 16 men wearing official robes appeared around the stage .

The watchmen will be closely examining the match . Severe penalties will be imposed on anyone violating the rules . Depending on the circumstances you may even be disqualified .

I see . So thats how it is . As long as I am banned from using <Adeshin> the kongo iron sword will be unable to break through Kurts magic barrier and will break . I could easily break through his barrier with my bare hands but any attack other than with a sword is also prohibited .

In other words, my chances of winning have been sealed and Kurt will break my sword with his .

It looks like they saw my sword before the match started and changed the rules to fit . I have the feeling that even if Id brought out Venuzdonoa they have found a way to ban it .

Yare yare . Im impressed by the groundwork of my father . Kurt says Not that Id lose against such a petty trick anyway . The result would have been the same .

Kurt draws his demon sword .

The blade appears to be transparent, however, on a closer look, the blade is actually rippling as if made from water .

Thats Kurts demon water sword [Eishas] .

Its impossible for him to destroy other demons swords since his blade is made from water but that doesnt mean its sharpness is half-hearted either . .

That other sword is just metal so even Kurts sword will be able to break it in a blow or two

Whispers were leaking from the audience seating .

Without further ado, the first match of the Deiruheido demon sword tournament shall commence!! Begin!!

The owl signals the start of the match .

At that moment Kurt moved . His style of movement resembled flowing water and in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of me and thrust out Eishas .

In one breath he moved 3 steps, then 9 and then 27 steps .

Uncountable blades of water came at me from all sides .

Its here! Kurts secret technique! Water Fang Connected Demon Thrust <Suigarenmatotsu>!!

Its over!! Theres no one in this world who can doge that .

Serves you right mixed-blood!!

Fumu . Its a very tepid attack .

What . . !?

I evaded Kurts attacks and looked down on him .

Thats a secret technique? My classmate is much quicker .

You only dodged once . . Accept this next one . !!

I accept Kurts demon sword Eishas with my kongo iron sword .

The sound of a violent collision rang out .

. . Tsu!?

Kurt couldnt even say anything . He just stood there with an astonished expression on his face .

Its just a metal sword without any magic . A demon sword shouldnt be stopped .

Oi! Watchmen! Look properly! He must be cheating!

Thats right! Eishas should have cut right through that sword!

Cheating! Its a foul!

That mixed-bloods cheating! Its an unfair act! Disqualification! Disqualification!

A large chorus of Cheat! Cheat! rang out from the audience .

The 16 watchmen carefully observe me with their demon eyes and then start to panic .

. Whats going on? Hes not using any magic .

Thats not possible! How can he stop Eishas without any magic?

Theres no magic at all!

Theres definitely no magic being used!

. . In other words that sword does have power?

Idiots!! Look for it!! Theres definitely some trick to it!!

Fumu . Its useless so dont bother .

What Im using right now is Hiding Magic <Najira> . Its a magic that hides all magic power .

Right now <Najira> is hiding <Adeshin> . Even in the age of myths, the people that could see