Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

Why aren't you making a move?

"Huh? Because... because you weren't ready just now..."

"I'm embarrassed," Kino said.

"Is that so? Then I'm ready. You can attack now."

Alice said calmly.

The moment the words left his mouth, hushed laughter rippled through the area around the dojo.

That's ridiculous.

Yes, it's ridiculous.

Because the essence of the Sword God style is the swiftness of the sword.

Those who seize the opportunity to strike first are often the ones who win.

In this situation, the opponent made the first move.

Not to mention that her opponent was a genuine swordsman wielding a katana of light.

"bring it on."

Alice ignored these voices.

For her,

Making the first move is completely pointless.

She became stronger because she wanted to protect that person.

Being able to shield him from attacks anytime, anywhere—that's what she should do.

Kino gripped the wooden knife.

then.

The sword of light!

His figure accelerated to a speed that was almost invisible to the naked eye in an instant, and the wooden sword in his hand seemed to twist due to the rapid speed as he slashed towards Alice, while Alice remained standing in place.

Won.

It's not just him.

Even the other sword saints and even sword emperors around the dojo thought so.

However, the next moment.

"boom--"

Kino's figure flew backward.

At the critical moment.

Alice's movements seemed to have been anticipated, blocking Kino's sword path in advance.

The sword of light was blocked.

then.

Alice kicked Kino away.

Kino promptly passed out.

The wooden sword in his hand had already been smashed in two by Alice with a single punch.

"What……"

The crowd looked on in astonishment as they explained.

blocked?

The Blade of Light... was blocked?

"Is that the only extent?"

Alice frowned, a faint light flickering in her right eye.

"The Demon Eye? Although winning with that thing is a bit dishonorable, it doesn't matter. A win is a win."

As Gar Faleon spoke, he stood up and drew his sword.

The sword gleamed with golden light; it was one of the Seven Swords of the Sword God, one of the forty-eight demonic swords forged by Julian Harris from the bones of the Dragon King Kashakut.

Throat flute.

This is a sword he only draws when he gets serious.

"Sword God, there was no need for you to personally intervene..."

The surrounding sword saints all spoke up.

Nina couldn't help but step forward as well.

"Father, I can..."

"No, you are no match for her."

As the Sword God Garr spoke, he slightly slumped his shoulders and stared at Alice.

"I'm about to make my move, huh?"

Sword God Garr said casually.

"Well!"

Alice's eyes widened.

Predict that your eye power will be at its maximum!

For an instant.

She saw it.

She saw the image of the sword god Garr's sword slashing towards her.

well.

As long as you can see the path of the sword, you can block or dodge it!

That's what Alice thinks.

but……

So fast!

The sword path is invisible!

It's impossible to see which direction the attack is coming from!

Alice was stunned.

This phenomenon has never occurred even when facing the Blade of Light.

And at the same time.

Just as Alice was pondering.

Gal Farion's fingertips twitched slightly.

Alice decisively threw away the wooden knife in her hand and drew her sword from behind her.

There are no special moves.

Simply slash in the direction that should be slashed.

then.

Alice was blasted away.

"boom--"

Just heard a loud noise.

She crashed through the doorway between the seats, flying backwards like a meteor and plunging headfirst into the snow.

The Sword God remained standing in the same spot.

It was as if nothing had happened.

But the battle was already over.

"Wonderful!"

"Wonderful!"

"That was absolutely fantastic!"

The surrounding sword masters began to praise their master's swordsmanship.

That attack just now wasn't from the power of the demonic sword, but from the sword god's own fighting spirit, which sent Alice flying.

Alice is dead.

Everyone feels so.

however.

“Wow…Wow…”

Alice struggled in the snow, spitting out blood.

Although very weak.

He had multiple broken bones throughout his body.

But she did not die.

"You didn't die... Even with the power of the Mystic Eyes, it's already quite remarkable that you survived."

Sword God Gar nodded.

He sheathed his sword and walked inside.

"Kirlennu, bring Alice in. Although she's not qualified to be called a Sword Saint, I like her very much! Starting tomorrow, I'll personally teach her swordsmanship."