Dual Souls, The Other Half is Bronya

"Very good, a very strong intimidating aura."

Bronya nodded slightly, a glow flashing in her hand as her Inherent Gear gradually materialized.

Unlike before, this time it was a light blue spear, full of a technological feel. "But it's still not enough. This time, Bronya will teach Morohoshi a lesson."

"Intimidation and killing intent..."

—They are different, after all!

She hadn't done anything, not even taken a stance, but a terrifying aura emanated from Bronya. "...Might as well change it all."

"Silver Wing doesn't seem to be able to carry your full potential. Then from now on, your name will be 'Truth'."

Bronya lightly stroked the spear with one hand, then rotated her wrist. The spear spun in a beautiful arc, its tip pointing downwards at the ground, and her killing intent erupted fiercely.

The audience couldn't understand, only feeling a shiver, but the contestants were different...

Faintly, Bronya's aura seemed to solidify, almost transforming into a dark ink-colored phantom holding a spear—Marquis Xiaoyao, how could he not have been on the battlefield?

"Hoo~"

Morohoshi Yudai let out a long breath. The solemn and murderous aura, after he overcame it, instead ignited his fighting spirit. "You've been hiding quite deeply... Bronya."

"It seems Morohoshi has adapted."

Before her voice even fell, Bronya lunged forward with a flash step, her speed so fast it left afterimages.

The light blue spearhead spun, carrying a spiral force, and thrust repeatedly at extreme speed, aiming directly for Morohoshi's vital points.

"Clang, clang—!"

To the audience, they only saw sparks fly as Morohoshi parried with his spear.

However...

A gash could be seen on his shoulder, dark red soaking through his clothes... Although he had deflected the spearhead, the invisible spear aura was extremely sharp.

—Weasel Slash Phenomenon!

Even without direct contact, the "vacuum blade" created by the spear tearing through the air was still deadly. This wasn't a supernatural ability, but pure skill.

"How does it feel, Morohoshi?"

After all, it was just a match, and Bronya didn't pursue. She gave Morohoshi time to react. "Adapt a little, because from now on, Bronya won't hold back."

"Then come on."

This time, Morohoshi faced the terrifying killing intent head-on and charged at Bronya.

A series of ultra-high-speed thrusts, the golden spearhead was so fast it almost disappeared from reality—Triple Star!

Bronya exerted force with her wrist, making the spear dance in a circle to neutralize all incoming attacks.

Then, her right hand, gripping the latter half of the spear, pushed forward sharply. The spearhead struck out like a viper's tongue towards Morohoshi.

"Clang—"

Morohoshi parried with his spear, simultaneously leaning back slightly to evade the invisible spear aura... A lock of hair fluttered in the air.

But before he could even sigh in relief, Bronya spun the spear, using the recoil to swing it in a wide arc. Her body moved with the spear, sweeping in with a gust of wind.

"Clang—!"

Morohoshi planted his feet firmly, raising his spear to block. However... under the immense inertia, a tremendous force struck. His spear, Tiger King, trembled uncontrollably, almost flying out of his hand.

Immediately after, still using the recoil, Bronya spun the spear, Truth, a few times, then suddenly thrust upwards, sending Morohoshi flying.

61. Kung Fu is a Killing Technique

"Did you learn anything, Morohoshi?"

Bronya didn't pursue. Instead, she withdrew her spear stance and slowly spun the spear, pacing slowly around Morohoshi.

(It's not a life-or-death battle, she's starting to go easy.)

On the other side, Morohoshi caught his breath and stood up straight, brandishing his spear, Tiger King, with vigor, pointing it at Bronya. "Ah, I've indeed benefited greatly."

During this time, there was not a sound from the audience seats. Even the commentator forgot his duty and remained silent.

—Although the fight had temporarily stopped, that killing intent still hung in the air above the venue, almost suffocating everyone.

"Koume, aren't you going to cheer for Morohoshi?"

In a front row seat, Byakuya placed a hand on Koume's shoulder. The killing intent also faded slightly. "He's waited for too long."

"..."

Koume didn't speak, but turned to look at Byakuya quietly. Although intimidated by the killing intent, a hint of timidity appeared in her gentle eyes, but she still mustered her courage, her gaze full of defiance.

"Don't misunderstand, Bronya knows her limits." Byakuya pushed Koume's shoulder to turn her back.

"You are his sister. He is fighting for you, you should at least watch him, don't look away."

"Trust me! Morohoshi will be fine."

"It seems Morohoshi is ready."

On the battlefield, Bronya moved with her spear, advancing towards Morohoshi with the momentum of her spin.

A shallow blue stream of light streaked across, brimming with killing intent. Morohoshi quickly raised his spear to block the attack, but in the next instant...

—Bronya leaped up, swinging her spear, Truth, in a wide arc, following up with a downward thrust. Its force was like thunder, something Morohoshi couldn't possibly block.

Seeing that it was impossible, Morohoshi back-flipped far away.

"BOOM—!"

With a deafening roar, the battlefield itself cracked open. Vicious fissures spread continuously, reaching all the way to Morohoshi's feet.

She's not attacking...

Seeing this, Bronya also slowly stood up, efficiently retracting the spearhead embedded in the battlefield—she had a follow-up planned, of course, but Morohoshi was sharp and didn't choose to press the attack at that moment.

"A wise choice."

"Do I need to say? That immense sense of danger, just feeling it gave me a dull ache."

But...

—He couldn't lose!

Not just for Koume, but also for the surging battle spirit in his heart, Morohoshi gripped his spear tightly. "Bronya, your demonstration is over. It's my turn now, isn't it?"

"Of course, please."

Truth was slightly tilted upwards, its shallow blue blade trembling slightly, ready to react at any moment.

"Then, be careful!"

With a loud shout, Morohoshi charged forward like a fierce tiger pouncing, a ferocious aura washing over them.

A super-high-speed thrust, three points of cold light came in succession—in Morohoshi's spear techniques, there was no sweeping motion, only thrusts! Thrusts honed to the extreme!

This is...

In Bronya's eyes, the golden spear thrust forward seemed to bend, like a hunting viper—Broom Star!

No, it's his wrist?

—The moment the spear was thrust, the force of his wrist and the angle of his elbow changed the trajectory of the thrust.

Because the movement was too fast, it created the illusion that the spear shaft was bending.

A skill honed through countless trials... Bronya truly feels the hardship you've endured. Because of that, Bronya must respond!

Truth thrust out rapidly, crossing paths with Tiger King. Bronya slightly flicked her spear, deflecting Morohoshi's thrust.

The three points of cold light slightly changed trajectory, leaving bloody marks on Bronya's forearm and shoulder.

But Bronya didn't care. She thrust her spear into the opening, aiming directly at Morohoshi's chest.

With a backward step, Morohoshi slightly turned his body to dodge, only to see Bronya flick her arm... the technologically textured spear shaft vibrated, smashing forcefully into Morohoshi's chest.

Then, Bronya quickly retracted her spear. She applied force to her wrist, controlling Truth as it spun around her waist a few times.

Moving with the spear, a swirling force propelled her, and Bronya spun a full circle, swinging her spear in a wide arc before smashing it down fiercely at Morohoshi.

!!!

He didn't even have time to catch his breath. Morohoshi quickly brought his spear up horizontally, attempting to block. However...

An immense force poured down. It was utterly unlike a woman's, incredibly strong and powerful, as if born for the battlefield.

"Morohoshi's killing intent isn't strong enough."

After evaluating him, Bronya continued her relentless pursuit, turning with the momentum for a returning thrust, "In Bronya's opinion, a spear should be overwhelmingly dominant."

???

Is this something a girl like you should say? Even ancient generals wouldn't be this way!

Tightening his grip on Tiger King, Morohoshi regrouped and charged at Bronya once more.

His wrist was extremely powerful, starting with Triple Star followed by Broom Star, the spear blade lunged at Bronya like a beast, tearing at her.

"Clang, clang—"

The force was immense, and Bronya understood... this time, the target was the spear blade. Was it the "Tiger Devour" that shatters Divine Keys?

Because there was a clear target, it was actually easier to block. Bronya blocked it and counterattacked in turn—Triple Star followed by Broom Star, returning his own move.

After all, it was just a skill. If she could learn Winged Sword, there was no reason she couldn't learn this.

Although Morohoshi managed to block, he was still hit three times. A subsequent sweep followed, forcefully knocking Morohoshi back.

How is this possible?

Morohoshi gripped Tiger King tightly, his feet sliding backward along the ground, and suddenly remembered what Byakuya had said before:

—The spear "Tiger King" devours Magic Power, almost completely nullifying most Blade Dancer abilities.

I see, so that's why you said "most"? Tiger Devour had no effect on Bronya at all!

At this point, Morohoshi had basically lost. His spear techniques and Blade-Cutting Skills were no longer a threat.

"Bronya knows Morohoshi's conviction, so Bronya won't persuade Morohoshi to surrender."

Across from them, Bronya approached, exuding killing intent, her long spear weaving through the air, leaving behind afterimages... the battle continued.

"He's already lost."

In the stands, Byakuya leaned against the railing with crossed arms, watching Morohoshi's increasingly disheveled form below. "Koume, aren't you going to shout? There won't be a next time for this."

"Besides, everyone is stunned into silence. It's quiet here. You should shout loudly, let him hear your voice."

"..."

A moment of silence.

"I know you've always blamed yourself. But you're siblings! In this world, you can spoil Morohoshi to your heart's content. No one is more qualified than you."

"..."

Although Koume still didn't speak, Byakuya could see her small hands... clenching slightly.

Back on the battlefield, Morohoshi was sent flying again, blood gradually staining his clothes, but he still stood up!

—A tenacious, unparalleled will.

"Brother—! Go—!!!"

It was at this moment that a soft voice rang out. She seemed to have poured all her strength into it, her voice even cracking a little.