The Temptation of Eternal Life (5.0K)

She originally didn't want to participate in the afternoon's swordsmanship elective course, but she heard that there was a new teacher who was very handsome, so she came to check it out.

As it turns out, he was indeed very handsome, the kind I'd never seen before, with a strange, transcendent aura.

But it's also extremely strict...

"Don't get distracted during the battle!"

The sudden reprimand brought the girl back to reality.

Mahiro lightly blocked the girl's attack with one hand holding his sword, but he paused for a moment at the moment the blades clashed.

But in the end, the blade flipped slightly, instantly knocking the sword out of the girl's hand.

"Your technique is incorrect. You need to use your wrists in conjunction with the power from your arms, waist, and hips. Go back and practice properly. Next!"

Mahiro pointed out the girl's flaws while glancing down at the marks on the back of her hand.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but for a brief moment he felt a sharp pain on the back of his hand, as if someone had gently pricked him with the tip of a sword.

Something's a bit strange...

At this point, the second student had already taken the stage.

"Your speed is too slow and your stamina is too poor. Go back and run fifty laps every day to improve your stamina!"

"..."

"You call that a thrust? Even the old lady selling fruit on the main street of the capital can thrust more accurately than you. Next!"

"..."

"What kind of stance is this? Weak and powerless? You don't need to do anything else this lesson, just stand there and strike a pose! Stop when it's over!"

"Next!"

"..."

As the number of instructions increased, the tingling sensation on the back of his hand became more and more pronounced.

This made him gradually become irritable.

What on earth is going on?!

Chapter 194 The Temptation of Immortality (5.0K)

"Lord Yotsuba Clan, please guide me from now on."

Surprisingly, when only two people remained, Rose was the first to step forward.

It's unclear what agreement or consensus the two reached, but Claire, unusually, didn't fight over it; she simply stood there quietly with her arms crossed.

But...

It's not much different.

"Come on, Rose, let me see how good your swordsmanship is."

"Yes, Yotsuba Clan!"

Having received his permission, Rose first gave him a graceful bow, then drew her slender sword from her waist and slowly assumed a fighting stance.

The other students, who had just looked dejected and frustrated, had all gotten up from the ground and were ready to watch the fight between the two.

At the same time, the next second.

Rose moved again, rapidly approaching him with swift and sharp speed, her rapier slicing through the air in a beautiful arc as it attacked him at a sharp angle.

"Excellent, that was a beautiful sword strike."

Mahiro couldn't help but praise.

After enduring a bunch of beginners who weren't even complete novices, a decent student finally emerged.

Only...

"That's not enough."

Mahiro swung his longsword in a backhand motion, just managing to deflect Rose's rapier with the tip. The resulting sword clash was particularly piercing, enough to shake one's eardrums.

All the students couldn't help but cover their ears.

"This..."

Rose's honey-colored eyes widened in disbelief. Could such an exaggerated technique really be achieved?!

Only Claire watched this scene with complete indifference.

She knew very well that this was just the tip of the iceberg of Yotsuba Mahiro's abilities; a year ago, this bastard teacher had used the same trick to fool her.

"Rose, I think you could be a little more serious," Mahiro said again.

The stinging sensation on the back of my hand returned, more painful and more real than before.

His voice brought Rose back to reality from her shock.

But what should we do?

She was already being serious enough...

"You can imagine me as the person you hate most, and let me see what your true strength is."

Mahiro seemed to see through Rose's thoughts. As he spoke, his dark eyes gradually flashed red, and azure magic circles appeared in his pupils.

"The Omnipotent Five Perspectives: The Observer - Illusory Sight"

"The person I hate the most...?"

Where could such a thing exist?

Rose had just had this thought when, when she looked up, Mahiro, who was playing against her, and the surrounding area had all disappeared.

It felt like she was back on that night two years ago, the fresh scent of earth filling her nostrils, the slightly chilly evening breeze gently caressing her hair and stimulating her skin.

Under the clear, bright moonlight, she saw that where Mahiro had been standing, there now stood a thief!

She recognized that look very well.

It was the same thief who had been her nightmare two years ago, the one who had kidnapped her!

The thief was grinning arrogantly at her, uttering insults at her!

Unforgivable...

Unforgivable!!!

"Haaah--!!!"

Rose suddenly stepped back, pulling the hilt of her sword to the side of her head, then slammed her foot into the ground, bursting forward.

He unleashed an even greater speed than before, thrusting his longsword at Mahiro!

The slender, silver-white sword sliced through the air, hurtling towards Mahiro's neck.

Wow, so fast!

This scene shocked the students. They had no idea what had happened, only that Ms. Yotsuba Clan seemed to have said something to Princess Rose.

Immediately afterwards, Princess Rose's aura became... became frenzied.

But what surprised them even more was that Yotsuba Clan- sensei effortlessly parried this attack, which was almost beyond the range of what the naked eye could perceive!

When--

The clang of metal clashing against metal, along with the bursts of sword wind and sparks, illuminated their faces.

"Hmm, a little better than before, but still slightly lacking."

"Ugh... Ahhhhhh!!!"

Rose swung her rapier, creating a series of afterimages. The blade struck like a whirlwind, unleashing a relentless barrage of attacks as fierce as a raging fire.

The two swords clashed amidst a storm of sword energy, their dazzling speed making it impossible for either of them to clearly discern the direction of the blades.

All that is known is that the collision produced countless sparks.

Claire's expression gradually became serious.

She saw clearly every move Rose, as well as the trajectory of their swords colliding and meeting.

If she were the opponent, she could handle such swordsmanship, but she definitely wouldn't be able to perform it like Yotsuba Mahiro did.

So relaxed, even effortless!

Just how powerful is this sadistic teacher?!

That's enough.

Mahiro suddenly uttered these words softly, and then swung his longsword in the opposite direction.

Bite--

With a crisp sound, the sword wind was immediately calmed down, and the rapier in Rose's hand was flicked away by him, piercing straight into the ceiling above.

"Gulp... Kill me!"

Rose clutched her aching wrist, her expression filled with resentment.

Just as he was about to say those words, the thief vanished in the blink of an eye.

She herself emerged from that night and returned to the venue, where standing opposite her was Yotsuba Mahiro, whose face bore that familiar, gentle smile!

"Yotsuba Clan, what was that just now...?" Rose asked, somewhat bewildered.

"Um, it's nothing, I just used a little trick. Sorry, Rose."

Mahiro expressed his apologies and praised him, saying:

"However, Rose, your swordsmanship is quite good, probably at the top level this school year. If you practice a little more, you might have a chance to catch up with Princess Alice in the senior year, and maybe even create your own style."

This wasn't just a consolation; it was a stark reality.

Rose's swordsmanship is very strong; at least among mortals, she is probably unmatched by any student in the entire academy, including Claire.

Rose is only lacking time now; she has perfected the basics and is just waiting for that moment of enlightenment.

However, Rose didn't think so; she didn't believe her abilities could compare to those of Royal Capital Bushin Style Alice Arts School.

But hearing Mahiro say that made her very happy, and she bowed to him.

"Thank you for your guidance, Yotsuba Clan. I will continue to work hard!"

"Okay, good luck, try your best to get a good ranking in this year's Bushin Festival."

With Mahiro of his hand, the rapier stuck in the ceiling fell into his hand. After returning the weapon, Rose also retreated into the group of people who had finished their instruction.

Before the students could recover from their shock, Claire had already taken the stage.

Please give me your guidance.

Unlike Rose, Claire's words were brief.

After saying that, she rushed towards Mahiro at a speed even faster than Princess Rose!

"It seems you've improved quite a bit, Claire. You're much better than when we last met."

Throughout their exchange, Mahiro at ease, engaging in conversation with his opponent.

"Thank you for this gift, you devilish teacher!"

Claire replied with a serious expression.

"Haaaaaaahh..."

Claire leaped backward, unleashing a powerful burst of magic that transformed into a hurricane blowing in her direction.

Claire then quickly gathered the magic power, which materialized into strands of fine threads, like lightning or veins, wrapped around the sword blade.

The longsword began to gleam with a faint magical light!

That was the way Mahiro had taught her how to use magic.

As expected, Claire is different from Rose; he doesn't need to use various methods to force her to use her full strength.

She would use it herself directly.