The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 146: Wall Building Flow? Pig Nose Flow!
"This year is my last Seven Stars Sword Martial Arts Festival, so I must win the selection battle and obtain the right to represent the team no matter what. In order to participate in the Seven Stars Sword Martial Arts Festival and to retrieve the important things that were taken away from me, I really need strength now..."

Ayase Ayatsuji spoke softly.

There was a feeling in her eyes.

--anger.

And it's not ordinary anger.

It was a hatred and resentment that was infinitely close to murderous intent.

Ayase Ayase has always been weak and timid. She seldom has strong emotions, and she shouldn't have such twisted emotions. But now this must be the case because something has happened that she finds hard to accept.

...Maybe it has a lot to do with her father being hospitalized after being injured in a fight with others.

"Ah, really?"

Zun Zun had no intention of asking questions, but he looked directly into Ayatsuji Ayase's eyes and said word by word: "But with the current you, you can't get back the right to represent the selection battle or your important things."

"Well!"

"As long as you stick to Ayatsuji Ittoryu, that's it."

"No, impossible! Are you trying to say that the swordsmanship I learned, the Ayatsuji Ittoryu that has been passed down from generation to generation in my family, is something not worth mentioning!?"

Ayase Ayatsuji finally exploded.

She glared at Zun Zun angrily, like a warrior ready to duel over a disagreement.

This was already a violation of the most sacred thing in her heart, so it was understandable that she would be angry.

"No, you're mistaken."

Zun Zun said slowly: "I am not saying that Ayatsuji Ittoryu is not worth mentioning. On the contrary, its strength has been proven by your father. I don't need to and cannot criticize it."

"That……!"

"But it's not for you, you know that?"

"me……"

Ayatsuji Ayase really wanted to refute.

For example, she defeated many powerful enemies with Ayatsuji Ittoryu, and her father praised her for inheriting his legacy, for example...

But when she thought about the fact that she had been imitating her father but had made little progress, and that she was improving rapidly as she was being corrected into a posture suitable for girls, she closed her mouth and could not say anything else.

Just like treading water.

Some are fast and some are slow.

Even though Stella, whose magic control ability is level B, still can't do it, doesn't that explain everything?
"It seems you've discovered it too."

This is not to attack Ayase Ayase, but to make her face herself again, to make her understand that the Ayatsuji Ittoryu she inherited is still within the framework of her father, and she has not walked her own path.

"Even if you learn the essence of Ayatsuji Ittoryu, you still won't become stronger. At most, you will be as strong as your father. After all, this is the swordsmanship created by your father."

"me……"

"Originally, you should have understood this after you became as strong as your father. I think your father thought the same. But something unexpected happened during this period. It's like... your father was defeated by outsiders, his dojo was taken away, his disciples were dismissed, and his own swordsmanship stagnated and he couldn't take revenge. So he thought of seeking help from outside forces. Am I right?"

"How, how could it be possible!?"

Ayatsuji Ayase looked at Zun Zun in disbelief, as if she didn't understand why the other party knew that, but Zun Zun smiled slightly.

“——That’s how novels are written.”

“…Gah!?”

She couldn't help but open her mouth.

But soon Ayase Ayase Ayatsuji felt extremely aggrieved again.

Maybe in Zun Zun's view, this has nothing to do with her, and she may even find it funny just like the development in the novel, but this is something that happens to her completely and is her personal experience.

His expression gradually became lonely.

"I understand. I will—"

"I'll teach you more tricks."

"What!?"

Ayatsuji Ayase suddenly raised her head.

Seeing Zun Zun's smiling face, he said to her, "It would be much easier if you don't stick to one set of swordsmanship. But if you want to defeat the opponent with Ayatsuji Ittoryu anyway, it will be a little troublesome. In this case, you can only mix more techniques that are suitable for you into the swordsmanship."

"Why do you have to do this?"

"Because you call me Master."

"Well……"

Tears fell from the corners of Ayase Ayatsuji's eyes. Fortunately, they were in a corner and in the swimming pool, otherwise they would definitely be misunderstood.

In fact, the reason why I helped her more was that I saw the shadow of my fiancée in her, that's all.

"S-Sorry, I'm being rude."

She quickly wiped the corners of her eyes, and then asked, "Um, um... After teaching me so much, isn't Zun Zun worried that I will use it to do bad things?"

"Do you know?"

"Absolutely not!"

"That's fine."

Seeing Ayatsuji Ayase's extremely serious assurance, Zun Zun of course chose to believe her.

The two left the pool.

"I originally wanted you to experience it for yourself, but since you are the one who wants to learn this technique, it would be better if you watch from the side. Therefore, the person I was looking for... ah, I found it!"

Zun Zun glanced at the swimming pool and soon saw Ikki Kurogane and Stella flirting with each other on a bench at the edge of the pool.

Walk over quickly.

"I'm sorry to bother you, but I need your help now."

"……what?"

Zun Zun told the two about Ayase Ayase, and Ikki Kurogane and Stella expressed sympathy for her situation and immediately agreed to help.

Because they had to fight, and several of their identities were sensitive, they came to the back of the swimming pool.

This is a cobblestone square with several tables and chairs for tourists to rest. Zun Zun and his friends pushed these tables and chairs to the side to make enough space for them to use.

“…Why should I be the one to demonstrate?”

Stella was a little curious.

When it comes to swordplay demonstration, it would be better if it was done by Ikki Kurogane, who is more skilled at it.

Zun Zun shook his head.

"No, this kind of demonstration is best performed when the swordsmanship level is at least one level higher."

"Wait a minute! Are you saying that my swordsmanship is one level lower than yours!?"

"how come."

"Hmph, I think so. You know, I'm learning the Royal Swordsmanship of Famillion."

"Being one level lower is an insult to me. There is at least three or four levels lower than you, Stella."

"Hey! What should I do as the princess of Famillion?!"

Stella blushed immediately.

Kurogane Ikki, who was watching the game, couldn't hold back any longer. He sighed and said, "Although it's true, it's too much. It seems that Zun Zun has the potential to be a sharp-tongued person. Don't you agree, Ayatsuji-senpai?"

"a ha ha ha……"

Ayase Ayase Ayatsuji didn't know how to answer and could only smile awkwardly.

This week she has deeply realized that she can't beat any of the people present!
The two people on the field have already started fighting.

Because it was a swordsmanship demonstration, Stella did not use the unbearably hot flames.

However, the sword fight between the two was too ordinary.

Although the fight was extremely intense, it was no different from the previous one, and it was still an ordinary collision. It was just a little more intense than before, and the swords used were ordinary, without any exquisite moves.

Stella's continuous attack seemed to give her enough confidence, and she even proudly provoked him with words.

"What's wrong? What's wrong? Zun Zun, don't you look down on the Familian Royal Swordsmanship? Don't you think it's useless garbage? Fight back! Come on! I'm waiting for you. Let me see your third or fourth level swordsmanship!"

"Hey, I didn't say that!"

Zun Zun felt that Stella was a little too excited. But this was just right, he could show his skills more freely.

The two of them kept hitting each other with their bamboo swords.

Soon, Ayase Ayase realized that something was wrong.

Although Stella's continuous attacks seemed to suppress Zun Zun, all of her attacks were blocked, and no damage was caused, nor was any effect achieved.

Not only that, Stella's movements also began to change, as if she was worried about something.

"what happened?"

"Maybe... Zun Zun has built a high wall in Stella's heart."

Kurogane Ikki explained to her.

However, the voices in her ears were muffled. Ayase Ayase looked over in confusion and found that he was pinching his nose with his hand.

"Kurotetsu-kun, are you feeling unwell?"

"It's okay, don't worry about me."

Kurogane Ikki waved his hand.

Because Stella was wearing a bold and hot bikini, the swaying gave him a great impact, but he had to watch this duel, which made him a little angry.

On the field.

Stella found that she couldn't defeat him after a long time, so she had to retreat and regroup, keeping a close eye on Zun Zun's figure.

Just as Zun Zun took a step forward with the bamboo sword in hand, Stella suddenly jumped back a big step as if she had encountered some ferocious beast!

And this was her subconscious action. After jumping out, even Stella herself was stunned.

"this is……!"

"Well, let's stop here."

Seeing the initial results, Zun Zun stopped.

Although Ayase Ayase didn't understand at first, she gradually understood after Kurogane Ikki's explanation.

"——Building a Wall Style."

Zun Zun said, "This is the name I gave this move. Its effect is to take on all of the opponent's moves and build a high wall in the opponent's heart, which will cause the opponent to gradually lose confidence and become confused, and eventually lose, just like Stella just now."

"I see. No wonder I had the illusion that I would be attacked just now."

Stella nodded in understanding.

Just now, Zun Zun took a step forward, but she sensed the danger and jumped back, but in fact it was just her illusion.

"It's not just that."

Zun Zun added: "This move will become more powerful the more you fight. Once the wall is built, whether it is the second, third, fourth, or even countless times, it will have a huge impact on the opponent."

"Hey, this is too exaggerated!"

Stella couldn't help but yell.

Who can crack such a move?
"How? Do you want to learn?"

Zun Zun said this to Stella, but a malicious look appeared on his face.

Stella quickly shook her head.

"I don't know why, but my intuition tells me that it's better not to learn it."

Did she have the instincts of a wild animal?

No, it should be said that it is the dragon's perception. After all, he is a natural born demon in human skin.

"It's right not to learn this trick, Stella."

"Ikki?"

Stella looked at him in surprise.

After thinking for a long time, Kurogane Ikki slowly said: "Although this move is very powerful, it actually has three unavoidable shortcomings."

"Oh yeah, tell me about it?"

"First of all, this move cannot create an illusion in the heart of someone whose swordsmanship is one level higher than mine. How can I build a wall if I can't take on the opponent's moves? Secondly, this move doesn't suit Stella, because Stella..."

"She would just rush out and hack at her opponent blindly, instead of patiently waiting for her opponent to make a move and then countering it. Her temper is as hot as her own."

Zun Zun added this sentence, causing Stella to glare at him unhappily.

But he was telling the truth.

Kurogane Ikki held down Stella's shoulder, who was trying to find fault, and spoke again: "Finally, the biggest disadvantage of this move is that once it is cracked, it will make you lose your composure. When you establish the inner image of the opponent, you are also establishing your own inner image."

clap clap-

Zun Zun clapped his hands with satisfaction.

As expected of Ikki Kurogane, his ability to sense his opponent's intentions and imitate their thoughts is enough to be called a BUG.

Wall building flow?
Pig nose flow!
The effect of this move is very powerful, but it also has many limitations. If you are not careful, you will end up shooting yourself in the foot.

Stella frowned and asked, "But you still want Senior Ayatsuji to learn..."

"No, this move is especially suitable for Ayatsuji-senpai."

Ikki Kurogane said, "Because Ayatsuji Ittoryu advocates striking first after striking last, and Ayatsuji-senpai has also learned the sight guidance, this shows that..."

"Yes, she is very sensitive to sight and can easily capture the opponent's thoughts and break their moves."

Zun Zun smiled confidently.

Ayatsuji Ittoryu is very strong, and Ayase Ayatsuji, who has corrected her posture, will go further. Of course, this is also due to her patience, sharpness, and strong swordsmanship skills.

"Ayatsuji-senpai, would you like to…"

"I want to learn! No, please teach me, Master!"

"Of course I will teach you. Otherwise, why would you use it? In fact, I'd also like to know how powerful the combination of Tsukibaki Ryu and Ayatsuji Ittoryu will be."

Ayatsuji Ayase bowed to Zun Zun.

He was helped up by Zun Zun again.

Stella was also somewhat thankful and said: "Fortunately, Ikki didn't take action. If he was blocked by the wall, I really don't know what I would do."

"That's it. I haven't fought Ikki yet, so how can I sneak away like this? Of course, even if I succeed in building the wall, I don't think Ikki will be discouraged. He will definitely break through himself and break through the boundaries."

"I, I think so too!"

Stella quickly expressed her loyalty. It must be said that she looked more like a loyal dog, Hachiko, than a princess.

"But respect you."

"what happened?"

"You should know by now that the gap between your swordsmanship and mine is not as big as three or four levels, right?"

“…Indeed, I am deeply sorry about this.”

"Humph."

"I didn't expect the gap to be as big as five levels. It really surprised me."

"Wait! How come the gap is getting bigger and bigger? And even if you say it in such an amazed tone, it will only embarrass me more!"

Stella was so angry that she jumped up and down.

But everyone burst into laughter at this.

(End of this chapter)