BXBX NOVEL [Ln] Volume 4: Chapter 4.2
With the Strength of Our Bonds Part 2
Translator : PolterGlast
Everyone was speechless as the two clashed in the center of the arena.
"What the heck is this......."
The voice that someone unintentionally let out melted into the surrounding air.
But that was also what everyone present was thinking.
"............."
Camilla was stunned and speechless, and Ken was staring at the battle unfolding in front of him as if he were looking at something impossible.
Ken was aware of the tremendous power that Nozomu held within him. The power of something who seemed to be a spirit, with an immense amount of power, and an intense murderous intent. However, even though Nozomu was not using any of that power, he was still able to go toe-to-toe with that hero.
(F*ck, f*ck! No way! This can't be happening!)
This fact devastated Ken even more.
He thought it was because Nozomu was gifted with special powers. But contrary to that thought, he was being shown swordsmanship that could rival that of Jihad. It was as if to tell him that Nozomu was worthy of that immense power.
Ken involuntarily glanced at Lisa, who was standing next to him.
Her eyes were wide open as she stared intently at Nozomu, who was crossing blades in the center of the arena.
The light of a clear will is beginning to return to her eyes.
"Nozomu ......"
Furthermore, Nozomu's name leaked out of Lisa's mouth.
A reaction that should not have been possible with her state of being assimilated with Mefi. Ken's face involuntarily twitched.
(Mefi, what is the meaning of this!?)
(I-I don't understand either! Suddenly, her consciousness awakens ...... this!)
Ken hurriedly called out to Mefi through his thoughts, but it turned out that this situation was unexpected even for his partner, the lesser spirit. While they were both agitated, Lisa's condition became even more unstable.
"But, Nozomu was, he threw away our promise ...... ugh!?"
Perhaps her memory had become jumbled, Lisa put her hand on her chest and grimaced as if she were enduring a headache.
The pain and discomfort felt like an insect crawling in the depths of her chest. Her heart beat wildly, and her mind repeatedly replayed scenes from the past.
The time Nozomu made a promise to her. The first moment she became conscious of him as a person of the opposite sex. When she was betrayed and devastated.
He betrayed me ...... but, why is he still at this school?
I want him out of my sight ...... but, why can't I take my eyes off of him?
My feelings for him should be nothing but anger...... but, why does it make my heart ache so much?
"Go for it, Nozomu! Your skills are on a par!"
"Oi, come on ...... argh, why don't you go a step further!"
"Mars-kun, please calm down......."
From afar, the voices of Irisdina and the others could be heard cheering for Nozomu.
Why are they cheering for such a guy ...... but, why can't I voice my feelings the same way they do? Lisa's conflicting thoughts and feelings continue to confuse her.
The disorder in her mind was beginning to show in her body. Her eyes were unfocused and her body was swaying unsteadily.
(Damn it......!)
Ken held and supported Lisa's shoulders and at the same time poured his own magical power into Mefi, who was assimilating inside her.
However, Lisa's agitation persisted. As her body trembled, she did not even look at Ken, who was supporting her. This helplessly damaged Ken's self-esteem.
Just hurry up and be defeated already!
Ken kept glaring at Nozomu with a thick, murderous intent in his eyes.
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Exchanges of unimaginable physical strength and superior techniques. The two kept crossing blades, drawing the attention of everyone around them. However, the scales were gradually tipping in favor of Jihad.
"You certainly have extraordinary skills. But...... it's only a matter of time."
Nozomu's face contorted in response to Jihad's words.
Even though they were striking each other evenly, neither of them was able to break through the other's defense.
However, Jihad's shield defense was far too robust. On the other hand, Nozomu's continuous fighting capability due to his ability suppression is remarkably low.
This equilibrium would not last long, and it was clear which side would collapse first.
"But you have shown me enough. There is no doubt about your ability. There are very few people in this school who could compete with me to this extent, and the ones who could land a blow on me, were nonexistent."
His voice was low and calm. But in that tone of voice, there was pure praise for Nozomu.
Nozomu felt a surge of joy when she heard this compliment.
Since Nozomu has a small amount of Qi, everyone thought that this technique of his was probably a technique that efficiently dealt damage with a small amount of Qi, but even so, this technique proved to be tremendously lethal.
"He really did it ....... Irisdina, have you seen that technique?"
"No, I haven't. But that stance looks familiar. What about you, Shina?"
"I saw it when we fought the Abyss Grief. It shot through the body of that jet-black monster in an instant and ripped it apart."
[Even from my point of view as a spirit, it was a very powerful attack.]
Irisdina replied to Mars' unintentionally leaked words, and she broke out in a cold sweat at Shina's explanation.
Even in a suppressed state, Jihad's tower shield could be pierced. If he had unleashed that technique in a released state, not even a piece of flesh might have remained.
"If Nozomu were to shoot that technique at the time he was misled by Tiamat, we would have ......"
"It's a little late to say this, but we were in serious danger......."
While Mars and Tima blurted out their trembling voices, the rest of the friends were also remembering what happened back then, and breaking out in a cold sweat.
"......Amazing."
In the midst of all this, Camilla was also taken aback by Nozomu's figure in the arena.
In her mind, she recalled Nozomu who was waiting in front of the girls' dormitory this morning.
He apologized, something he should not have had to do, and had a calm expression on his face even in the face of those who had humiliated him.
Although she was startled by his words, she was immediately alerted that it was an act to deceive her.
Because she believed he must have resented her, hated her.
But the sight of him wielding his katana quickly swept away her suspicions.
The cold stagnation faded away, and was replaced by a certain heat that began to rise up.
(If it's him, he might be able to ...... help Lisa now.)
But, what would happen to her as a result? She knew right away what would happen to her. She would be denounced, and in the worst-case scenario, sent back to her homeland. Back to the abominable homeland that filled her with so much fear.
But strangely, her body did not tremble. On the contrary, with each passing moment, the flame in her chest grew bigger and bigger.
A figure overcoming the past and looking forward. A small fire was lit in the chest of a girl who had been consumed by the darkness of despair.
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