"Haah!"
At the moment the entire arena was stunned, Kanata, covered in wounds, was the first to counterattack. He raised the Magic Cannon Sword high and brought it crashing down on Gregor, who had been attacking him until just now, as if returning the favor.
"Clang—!"
Amid a bell-like ring, Gregor promptly raised the magic sword in his hand and blocked Kanata's powerful strike.
However, just as when Gregor had attacked Kanata moments ago, an astonishing force burst from Kanata's Magic Cannon Sword this time as well.
"Urgh...!"
Gregor immediately let out a muffled groan, his entire body driven toward the ground.
"This is for what you did...!"
Kanata shouted as he surged toward Gregor, Spiritual Energy blazing around him. He gripped the Magic Cannon Sword with both hands and raised it as he flew forward.
His speed was practically that of a supersonic bullet, far surpassing what it had been before.
Thus, Kanata easily caught up with Gregor as he was driven toward the ground.
Gregor's expression changed, and he hurriedly raised his magic sword to meet Kanata's fierce assault.
"Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang...!"
The Magic Cannon Sword and magic sword immediately clashed with tremendous intensity, the sounds of impact and sparks flashing incessantly.
Then...
"Slash...!"
At a certain moment, the sharp edge of the Magic Cannon Sword cut across Gregor's cheek, leaving a wound.
"Slash, slash, slash...!"
Before long, wound after wound appeared across Gregor's body, leaving him covered in injuries as well.
"What...!"
Gregor's expression changed again and again.
Kanata, who had been utterly overwhelmed until just now, was displaying strength no weaker than Gregor's. With swordsmanship even superior to his opponent's, he had actually gained the upper hand.
The same scene was unfolding elsewhere.
"Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang...!"
Amid the fierce gunfire, a young