"Is this guy's will really that strong?" Shen Fei looked at Kurogane Ouma, whose Tachi had been shattered by him but who had not lost consciousness, and felt some admiration for his willpower. A Device was the soul projection of a Blazer, and having it destroyed affected one's mind. Only a sufficiently resolute will could endure it.
"All right, let's stop here. You're quite capable. Keep working hard." As Shen Fei spoke, Intetsu vanished from his hand. Though Kurogane Ouma still had the will to fight, Shen Fei had lost interest in continuing. Their strengths were simply too far apart.
"I know you want to challenge me, but I'm not like the others. If you still want to settle things with Stella this afternoon, you'd be better off giving up."
The look Kurogane Ikki had given him earlier had immediately made Shen Fei understand that he wanted another match. But Shen Fei had no intention of serving as his sparring partner. The reason Ikki had invited so many people to warm him up was to build momentum. Those who fought him understood that as well, so they all stopped short and none of them fought desperately. But Shen Fei was different. If Ikki truly fought him, the momentum he had built up would likely be broken.
After hearing Shen Fei's words, Kurogane Ikki immediately abandoned the thought of fighting him again. Right now, his duel with Stella was what mattered most. As for another fight with Shen Fei, there would be plenty of time after the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival.
Afterward, Kurogane Ikki began to rest. Even though the previous matches had only been sparring sessions, they had consumed a considerable amount of his magic and stamina. He needed to recover both for the afternoon's match.
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