Although "Honedge" was only a four-star Magic Spirit, when it transformed into weapon form, bolstered by the power of the "Holy Sword," it possessed extremely high durability and could not possibly be easily severed by Croy's weapon.
However, Dark himself, who wielded "Honedge," did not possess the physical strength to contend with Croy.
The moment they clashed, Dark was sent flying... No, he had deliberately allowed himself to be sent flying!
While airborne, without friction from the ground, he could naturally dissipate the force after being knocked away and look for an opportunity to summon a Magitech Card.
However, Croy gave him no such opportunity.
Magic power instantly burst from beneath Croy's feet, propelling him in pursuit. Like a bone-clinging parasite, he stuck tightly to Dark's front, his short sword in his right hand slashing out rapidly.
Dark raised his sword to resist, using his swordsmanship to exchange blows with him. Their figures continuously retreated upward and backward through the air, long since leaving the ground area originally enclosed by the duel field. But the field remained centered on the duelists and followed them.
Within just a few seconds of exchanging attacks, Dark realized that he was completely no match for Croy.
Yet at this moment, his mental focus had reached an unprecedented level. His perception erupted to its limit, allowing him to clearly sense every—
—fraction of force when their swords collided.
That force traveled into his hand, making his right arm ache and go numb. His qi scattered, and he was on the verge of being unable to hold on. The "Honedge" in his hand was at risk of being knocked away at any moment.
The "qi" circulating rapidly through his body finally erupted. His fifth chakra, which had already shown signs of stirring, was instantly pierced through