Chapter 147
"Bang!"
Seeing that Luo Mio's first attack was blocked, just as Amagiri Ayato was about to make a move, Luo Mio's figure quickly deviated and returned to center. Then, his right hand also formed a palm and struck Amagiri Ayato.
"Shadow Dragon - Inch Punch - Wave Slash!"
"Snap!"
The barrier of Stellar Power formed by Amagiri Ayato was instantly shattered by Luo Mio.
In the instant he was shattered, Amagiri Ayato quickly distanced himself from Luo Mio.
As she watched Amagiri Ayato and distance himself from her, Luo Mio's azure eyes flickered slightly.
The force was slightly stronger than before...
Really...
Amagiri Ayato looked at Luo Mio and adjusted his breathing.
On the other hand, since the start of the match, Amagiri Ayato has never seen Luo Mio take a deep breath or adjust his breathing.
Luo Mio Ling is indeed very strong...
He knew Luo Mio was very strong, but when he faced him head-on, he realized that Luo Miao's strength was far more terrifying than he had imagined.
Amagiri Ayato lowered his eyes slightly, looking at the "Black Furnace Demon Sword" in his hand.
The reason I can keep up with his speed now is entirely due to Yurith's "Flame Vine Ornament King Flower" which transforms the "Black Furnace Demon Sword" into a size that suits me.
Huh?
Suddenly, a blurry, small figure appeared before his eyes.
A blurry figure stood in a dojo, wielding a wooden katana, while a figure standing beside him, whose body could only be seen from halfway, stood nearby.
This is...
Just as Amagiri Ayato was momentarily stunned, Luo Mio rushed in front of him, the "Eternal Twilight Wolves" on her left hand emitting a dazzling silver light.
"Thousand Stars - Soaring Eagle"!
"... Bloom! 'Isolated Red Umbrella Flower'!"
A clear and melodious voice sounded weakly.
In front of Amagiri Ayato, a five-pointed flower, like petals blooming, transformed into an umbrella of flames, blocking Luo Mio's attack.
Not far away, Yurith, who was already exhausted, used the little strength she had recovered to unleash her defensive skill in front of Amagiri Ayato.
A crimson aura of burning flames appeared in Amagiri Ayato's field of vision.
Amagiri Ayato snapped out of her daze, realizing the illusory scene before her eyes.
"The First Transmission of the 'Amagiri Tatsumei Style' Sword Technique— Fanged Body!"
With his body curled up, Amagiri Ayato slashed down hard at Luo Mio in front of him.
Your heart... is starting to wander...
Luo Mio's voice suddenly rang in his ears.
"Varied...!"
Just as Amagiri Ayato reacted, Luo Mio's attack came at him.
He raised his right leg and swept it horizontally towards Amagiri Ayato's back.
"Thousand Stars - Phoenix Dive Kick"!
"Bang!"
With his mind already scattered, Amagiri Ayato was caught off guard and was kicked away by Luo Mio's Phoenix Dive Kick.
His figure was sent flying backwards.
"Ayato!" Yurith channeled her Stellar Power into her legs and forced herself to take a step.
With a powerful lunge, he caught Amagiri Ayato's body.
But the next moment, she and Amagiri Ayato were also sent flying.
Fortunately, thanks to Yurith's intervention, Amagiri Ayato's body did not crash violently into the wall.
Amagiri Ayato, panting, stood up and said to Yurith beside him, "I'm sorry, Yurith."
Yurith asked him, "What happened?"
"This..."
Just as Amagiri Ayato was about to explain, everything suddenly went dark.
"Ayato?!"
Yurith shouted loudly at Amagiri Ayato, whose eyes were vacant.
Seeing that he did not react, Yurith picked up the "Wreath Sword" in her hand and pointed it at Luo Mio.
From the start of the competition, she had been constantly activating her Stellar Power, and "Great Wheel Burst Radiance - Second Round Open" exhausted most of her Stellar Power.
Although it has recovered a little, it still needs to withstand Luo Mio...
Thinking of this, Yurith bit her lip.
Seeing her expression, Luo Mio shook her head.
Seeing that Luo Mio had no intention of attacking, Yurith was also taken aback.
Luo Mio glanced at Yurith, then shifted her gaze to Amagiri Ayato.
His azure eyes narrowed slightly.
The magic of shimmering light and mist began to permeate the pupils.
——
Amagiri Ayato, now enveloped in darkness, looked around.
At that moment, he saw another version of himself.
At the same time, the surrounding dark scenery began to change, and a slightly old-fashioned dojo began to emerge.
In the center of the dojo, the young figure gradually revealed his true form...
Amagiri Ayato's eyes widened slightly.
The young figure was exactly how he looked when he was a child.
Then the figure standing next to his younger self gradually revealed its true form.
Amagiri Ayato's lips twitched slightly upon seeing this.
"Elder sister..."
She has the same hair color and light purple eyes as Amagiri Ayato, wears glasses, and has her hair tied in twin ponytails hanging down her shoulders.
Amagiri Ayato's older sister...
The Amagiri Haruka.
Her eyes revealed an inexplicable emotion, a complex expression that seemed to resemble sadness.
She then reached out her right hand and gently stroked the head of young Amagiri Ayato.
"I'm sorry... Ayato..."
He raised his head and looked at Amagiri Haruka with a puzzled expression.
"Elder sister...?"
Amagiri Haruka lowered her hand, and the next moment, a purple Magic Circle appeared beneath her and Amagiri Ayato's feet, with Stellar Power flowing around them.
"With the power of the wheel-like shackles, I will imprison your tiger-like might!"
After he finished speaking, a small Magic Circle appeared around the young Amagiri Ayato, and countless purple chains from the Magic Circle bound him before slowly dissipating.
When Amagiri Ayato saw this, he knew it was a scene of his sister, Amagiri Haruka, placing a seal on him.
Then, the scene changes.
He enters Star Palladium Academy and meets Yurith... He reunites with his childhood friend, Sasamiya Saya... He befriends Kato Kirin, a junior whose swordsmanship far surpasses his own...
The scene shifts again...
With gray hair and blue eyes, holding a cyan longsword, he looked like an immortal and spoke to himself.
"When your accumulated power surpasses that of the Sealer, the seal binding your power will automatically break..."
After saying that, the scene in Amagiri Ayato's eyes turned completely black again.
Then, a faint light gradually appeared, Amagiri Ayato looked closely.
All that could be seen were three chains binding him.
The first chain has been damaged...
He had already unlocked the second chain with the key...
The third chain binding him appeared directly in front of him, and a key that shone with dazzling brilliance.
Amagiri Ayato slowly extended his hand.
The instant the key was grasped in his hand, another figure appeared in the pitch-black space.
It was his younger self, who was now a child, who was now smiling innocently at him and reaching out his arm.
Amagiri Ayato looked at the outstretched arm and naturally reached out to grasp it.
The next moment, a dazzling light appeared in the pitch-black space, illuminating the entire area.
——
Um?
Just a short while after Luo Mio looked at Amagiri Ayato, a sudden change occurred.
Amagiri Ayato, whose eyes were vacant, suddenly flashed with color.
Upon seeing this, Luo Mio chuckled softly, "It seems I didn't have to wait too long."
Amagiri Ayato stood up, a gentle smile on his face, and said apologetically, "I'm sorry..."
Luo Mio shook her head.
Amagiri Ayato looked at Yurith beside him and smiled, "Rest assured, leave the rest to me."
Yurith nodded blankly.
Turning around, Amagiri Ayato looked at Luo Mio and gently closed her eyes.
Three seconds later, she opened her eyes.
In an instant, Amagiri Ayato's aura underwent a tremendous change, appearing out of nothing.
An astonishing Stellar Power erupted from his body.
The sound of the wind howling echoed throughout the venue.
If Amagiri Ayato's aura just now was like ripples on a calm lake, then his aura now is like a surging, turbulent ocean.
He gripped the hilt of the "Black Furnace Demon Sword" with both hands, the dark red tip of the sword aimed at Luo Mio.
I can sense the aura emanating from Amagiri Ayato.
Luo Mio's lips slowly curled up.
How long has it been since I felt this kind of oppressive feeling?
Luo Mio clenched her left hand, looked down, and softly said to the "Eternal Twilight Eyes," "Go back and rest, 'Skoll'..."
A faint wolf howl rose, as if venting its dissatisfaction and believing that it could still fight.
Luo Mio sensed its emotions and smiled, "Alright, be good."
With no other option, she let out a few light whistles, and the "Eternal Twilight Wolves" transformed into streams of light and dissipated, returning to Luo Mio's body.
After watching the "Eternal Twilight Wolves" dissipate, Luo Mio raised her head and looked at the imposing Amagiri Ayato, and smiled.
"I can't afford to be weak in terms of momentum either!"