Clang—
A clear ring of clashing metal rang out.
[Level: LV69]
"Finally, someone a little more interesting."
Adrian sighed appreciatively.
To Ninja No. 32, however, his words sounded like a thunderclap.
"Ninja art: Earth Shrink!"
Ninja No. 32 leaped away like a rabbit, her speed abruptly rising a notch before she suddenly charged forward.
"Ninja art: Cloud Piercer!"
"A sword that comes straight at you is easy to read, making it easy to intercept."
As Adrian spoke, Yubashiri swept diagonally upward from the lower right like dawn breaking through the night, striking the side of her katana and knocking it to the left.
Ninja No. 32 used her unique movement technique again, hopping away like a rabbit.
"What are you doing?"
Ninja No. 32 looked at Adrian, a clear female voice emerging from beneath her black mask.
A female Swordmaster?
I misjudged her earlier.
Adrian raised Yubashiri and kept his answer brief.
"Listen to the lesson, or get knocked out of the ring."
At those words, anger suddenly surged within Ninja No. 32.
A lesson?
This was an honorable duel between swordsmen!
How could he treat it like some childish teaching exercise?!
"Ninja art: Netherworld Step!"
With a sharp cry, Ninja No. 32's speed surged another notch. She was clearly bringing out her best moves.
Adrian was in no hurry, patiently waiting for her to unleash her "burst of power."
Holding "White Teacher's little classroom" in the ring had been his plan all along.
Weaklings below level 60 would be knocked straight out.
Swordmasters above level 60 would sit tight and listen!
"Ninja art: Meteor Flash!"
Ninja No. 32 seemed to merge with the katana in her hand, her entire body becoming a dazzling meteor as she thrust toward Adrian amid a terrifying rush of wind.
"Is thrusting