Why Did He Have Such a Tragic Wish?

(Thank you very much to 'Rainy Road Love,' 'Yan Ai Ai,' and 'You Bi Ji Yue' for the tips!)

"Clang—!"

Leaving two long trails in their wake, Xenovia, wielding a Holy Sword, and Yuto Kiba, wielding a demonic sword, collided fiercely in the middle of the open space before the Old School Building, producing a crisp clash.

"Screech—!"

The invincible Holy Sword and demonic sword pressed against each other, erupting with exceptionally violent sparks amid a sharp grating sound.

However, this stalemate did not last long.

"Crack..."

At one point, the demonic sword in Yuto Kiba's hand gave a cracking sound, making his expression shift slightly.

"As a Knight, speed should be your specialty. You shouldn't be trying to clash with me head-on."

Watching Yuto Kiba's slightly changed expression, Xenovia spoke calmly, as though she had anticipated this outcome all along.

"Though I'm also a Knight, speed isn't my only specialty. Besides, the Holy Sword of Destruction in my hand specializes in destruction. Trying to clash with me head-on will only bring you humiliation. You should calm down first!"

With that, Xenovia tightened her grip and suddenly swung her Holy Sword upward.

"Bang—!"

The demonic sword in Yuto Kiba's hand shattered at once, turning into pure fragments before dissolving into nothingness in midair and vanishing completely.

"—!" Yuto Kiba gritted his teeth bitterly.

"It's not over yet!"

With a shout, Yuto Kiba raised his hand. Magic power surged into it, and a magic circle immediately spread from his palm. Another sword carrying ominous fluctuations emerged from within and fell into Yuto Kiba's hand.

"Oh?" Xenovia raised an eyebrow.

"I see. You aren't a user of demonic swords—you're a Sacred Gear wielder?"

"That's right. This is my Sacred Gear—Sword Birth. It is the power to freely create demonic swords that are