"Due to certain special circumstances, I knew your true name and your ultimate technique.
That seemed rather unfair to you in a swordsmanship duel like this, so I should introduce myself as well.
My name was Yagami Yoru Castle. Although I did not specialize in swordsmanship, I could barely be considered a swordsman.
Since I knew something of your abilities and swordsmanship, I would not use any abilities other than swordsmanship in this duel, so as not to take advantage of you."
Although Sasaki Kojirou was an Assassin-class Servant, he had not chosen to launch a sneak attack the moment he saw him. Instead, he honored his identity as a swordmaster and took the initiative to greet Yoru Machi.
To return the respect shown by his opponent, Yoru Machi naturally would not shamelessly exploit the advantage of knowing more than his opponent.
Hearing Yoru Machi's words, Sasaki Kojirou was briefly stunned. Then, with respect on his face, he assumed an attacking stance.
"Clang—!"
After their brief exchange, neither spoke another word. At the instant a leaf drifted to the ground, their figures seemed to vanish simultaneously, both leaving their original positions.
When they reappeared, the longswords in their hands had already collided in midair, scattering a shower of sparks.
"Yagami Style Third Form - Mad Butterfly!"
After separating from that exchange, Yoru Machi launched the first fierce assault. The longsword in his hand seemed to turn into an afterimage, leaving streaks of light across the pitch-black sky.
Faced with Yoru Machi's high-speed barrage of slashes, Sasaki Kojirou defended by continuously dodging and attacking.
That was right. Due to the peculiarities of both his longsword, Goei, and his swordsmanship, Kojirou's fighting style contained no defense—only relentless offense.
Offense was the best defense. With its blade stretching one and a half meters