I don't want to be a heroic spirit

"tick"

It was like the sound of water dripping on the stone platform.

Thick blood dripped on the old wooden floor, seeping into it easily because the dim environment showed a dark red color.

Ayatsuji Ayase's frightened lips trembled slightly, and she reached out to cover her mouth in shock.

The two figures in the field faced each other with their backs facing each other, each holding a sword and keeping still in the same posture.

Looking at these two people, both Ayatsuji Ayase and the followers subconsciously held their breath, not knowing whether they were waiting for something or fearing something.

The complex and incomprehensible emotions surging in his heart all changed with the actions of the two people on the scene.

The first person to make a move was Kurashiki Kuroto.

I saw his tall figure suddenly staggered, his left leg bent and half kneeling on the ground, and the giant snake bone sword in his hand hung down feebly.

"What was that... called just now?"

There was a hint of weakness in Kurashiki's voice that was not seen before, as well as an imperceptible tremor.

Okita Souji put Kikuichimonji norimune into the scabbard and replied calmly.

"My secret sword, the three levels of ignorance."

The ultimate magic sword of the rare genius swordsman Okita Souji, which is enough to be sublimated into a Noble Phantasm, [One's Thrust] contains [Two Thrust] and [Shen's Thrust]. The moment the three thrusts are activated, one The thrust of the sword, the thrust of the second sword, and the thrust of the ginseng "exist" at the "same position" at the same time, even if blocked The first thrust, the second thrust and the shen thrust will also penetrate the same position. Due to this contradiction, [image collapse] will occur locally at the sword tip, which makes the three-stage thrust an undefendable sword skill. Utilizing the [Image Collapse] it causes, this move is also excellent at destroying objects.

"The 'Three Stages of Ignorance'"..."

Kurashiki Kuroto repeated the name of this move several times, not knowing what kind of emotion he had.

"It's really... a very powerful sword. I feel that it is worth waiting for this sword, not to mention two years, even a hundred years."

"but……"

Kurashiki stood up in a flash, turned around and glared fiercely at Souji Okita, who was leaning against him, "You guy, you didn't use all your strength, did you?"

Hearing these words, Ayatsuji Ayase and the followers were suddenly shocked.

Okita Souji didn't reply, but Kurashiki Kuroto didn't need her reply at all.

For swordsmen, the collision of swords is the best means of communication in the world.

The other party's character, the other party's past, the other party's goals, the other party's persistence, everything can be felt from the blade of the sword.

so……

"I can feel that the sword in your hand is not used to protect or help anyone at all, but is wielded purely for killing."

The sword that has always been used for killing is now used for protection, so naturally it cannot be regarded as full power.

Because there is something on the blade that is not there originally.

"...Huh?"

Kill?

Ayatsuji Ayase's eye that was not covered by her hair looked at the petite figure in the field with some confusion.

Even though Kurashiki Kuroto spoke so clearly, Okita Souji still didn't turn around to answer him, which made him seem a bit asking for trouble.

"...Tsk!"

Orochimaru disappeared from Kurashiki Kuroto's hands and was put away by him.

He covered his chest with one hand and staggered toward the exit.

"You will participate in the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival, right? Then, by then, I will be strong enough to let you use your full strength."

"When the time comes, let me see the sword that is even more amazing than before."

Okita Souji turned around and saw a scene where some followers tried to help Kurashiki Kuroto but were punched in the head by him.

Of course, Souji Okita has not forgotten the true purpose of coming here.

"What about this gym?"

"It's up to you. After all, you won."

Kurashiki waved his hand without looking back, as if he didn't care.

Okita Souji blinked his amber eyes, and then he was hugged.

"...Senior?"

His little eyes blinked, and Souji Okita didn't know what to do for a moment.

At this time, shouldn’t it be better to take it back?

"Very good……"

The whispering voice as thin as a mosquito's buzzing in his ears made Souji Okita look slightly sideways.

"That's great...you're still here...you haven't left me..."

Okita Souji wants Ayatsuji Ayase to believe her.

However, the scenes that had been repeated in her nightmares appeared in front of her again during the battle between Okita Souji and Kurashiki Kuroto.

And it's even more dangerous than it was two years ago.

Since her father was not a swordsman, he and Kurashiki Kuroto fought with only wooden swords.

But at this moment, the battle between Okita Souji and Kurashiki Kuroto was using their respective spiritual equipment.

She didn't dare to look away from Okita Souji, as if if she looked away for just a moment, the schoolgirl who had fought so hard for her would fall to the ground like her father.

If something like that really happened...she might never be able to forgive herself for the rest of her life.

Because the school girl was involved because of her.

but……

"You really did it... Souji..."

Crying with joy...probably used at this time.

It felt like the clouds had been cleared and the nightmare that had been haunting her for two years disappeared because of the man in her arms.

The other party really won, even if it was a monster-like powerful guy.

In the past two years, in order to regain her home, to avenge her father, and to prove the "Ayatsuji Ittoryu", Ayatsuji Ayase never gave up challenging Kurashiki Kuranto.

But in the end, she was just evaluated by the other party as "a guy who can't even kill time."

So, she wanted to participate in the Seven Stars Sword Dance Festival as a representative.

Because Kurashiki Kuranto is one of the representatives of Tanlang Academy, as long as she can reach the stage of the Seven Stars Sword Dance Festival, she will have one last chance.

But today, her favorite junior sister fulfilled her promise to her.

Take back everything that Ayatsuji Ayase lost and come back safely.

All the handsome words he promised her before, Okita Souji did it without missing a single one.

"Senior, can you let me go... I'm a little embarrassed."

"No, just let me hold you for a while... Just a while..."

Ayase Ayase, who has always given people the impression of being shy, is now rarely strong.

What is this feeling that is lingering and rising in my heart?

Reassurance? Favorability? Dependence?

Even Ayase Ayase herself cannot understand the true nature of this burning emotion.

Chapter 88 Death penalty! Repeated execution!

The sun above my head is a little dazzling, and it makes me want to sleep.

Even if I have to compete, Ikki Kurogane still does not fall behind his daily training.

"I don't have any talent, so I can only work harder than anyone else."

Swing the sword, lift it up, then swing it down again, and then lift it up again. It is a very monotonous and boring action, but Ikki Kurogane repeats it thousands of times every day.

Until my arms feel sore and numb, and until sweat oozes out of my body, Ikki Kurogane ends this stage.

"Ikki!"

Seeing that Ikki Kurogane stopped, Stella immediately ran towards Ikki Kurogane with two bottles of water, but someone was faster than her.

"Brother, you've worked hard, come and have a drink of water."

Under Stella's unwilling gaze like a loser, Kurogane Jushizuku took the lead and handed the water in her hand to Ikki Kurogane.

"Oh! Thank you, Jushizuku."

Ikki Kurogane didn't notice the ghost-like look of Stella behind him, took the water handed over by Kurogane Jushizuku, unscrewed the bottle cap and drank a sip.

Looking at Kurogane Ikki who was drinking water, Kurogane Shizuku stroked her face and said shyly, "Brother, you are so lucky to have such a cute sister to bring you water. Brother, do you like the taste of Shizuku in the water?"

"Puff!"

"Ehhh!"

Kurogamine Ikki and Stella widened their eyes in shock, especially Stella, whose face was as red as a monkey's butt.

"Could it be that... Shizuku, you are in the water..." Kurogane Ikki stuttered for a long time, but his mind was working quickly, "No, that's not right! I found out when I unscrewed the bottle cap just now that the water had not been opened before it was given to me!"

"Oh, this is just a little joke between siblings, brother, how could anyone do such a shameless thing as kissing the bottle mouth in advance?" As she spoke, Kurogane Shizuku looked at Stella, who was still blushing, with a mischievous smile, "Are you right, Stella?"

"Uh..."

Stella maintained a very stiff smile and hid the hand holding the water behind her back.

"Yes... You are right, ahaha..."

"Huh? Stella, that's behind you..."

However, Stella's hand movements were too obvious. Even without Kurogane Shizuku's reminder, Kurogane Ikki still noticed it, and Stella was immediately shocked.

"This... this is all the water I bought for myself! What's wrong with me buying water for myself?!"

Speaking in such a proud tone, Stella turned around, and while shedding tears of a loser, she opened both bottles of water and poured them into her mouth.

Looking at the back of Stella's head, Kurogane Ikki half opened his mouth, always feeling that something was wrong.

By the way... would anyone really drink two bottles of water at once?

"Okay, brother, don't worry about her, maybe she's just thirsty."

Although Kurogane Ikki has confirmed his relationship with Stella, Kurogane Jushizuku still enjoys making things difficult for Stella, and she also bought a book called "A Must-Read for Young Sisters, One Hundred and Eight Ways to Play with the Bride".

Well... Stella will have a lot to live with in the future.

"But, speaking of this, my brother..."

Kurogatsu Jushizuku suddenly approached Kurogane Ikki and whispered in his ear: "That place... don't you think there is something strange?"

Kurogatsu Ikki looked at the place where Kurogane Jushizuku pointed and saw a very harmonious scene.

"Soji, it's almost time for lunch. I suddenly wanted to make a bento today, but I didn't control the amount and made a little more..."

Ayatsuji Ayase held two boxes of bento in her hands, lowered her head and didn't dare to look into Okita Souji's eyes.

"So... Souji, can you help me eat a little?"

"Hmm? I don't have any problem with that."

"Really? That's great!"

Ayatsuji Ayase raised her head happily, her little face flushed with excitement.

"Ah, by the way, I hope Souji you can tell me your thoughts after eating, for example... Souji, what do you like to eat and what don't you like to eat?"

"sure."

Everything that happened here was seen by Kurogane Ikki and Kurogane Zhu Shizuku who were not far away.

"Is there something wrong?"

Kurogane Ikki asked Kurogane Ju Shizuku in turn.

"Nii-sama, don't you think... the relationship between Souji and Ayatsuji-senpai is much better than before?"