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The students watching below were incredibly excited to see Mei's move.

For the past few years, Mei had used this very technique to defeat them all, solidifying her reputation as the top swordsman in their grade.

It could be said that this sword technique was Mei's signature move; aside from the senior students in their third year who had already advanced to become A-rank Valkyries, no one could block it.

Would she win?

The moment she swung her sword, Mei's heart began to pound.

She felt both anticipation and fear.

Clang!

But in the next second, Ren Yu's sword arrived, striking Mei's blade tip quickly and precisely, deflecting her proud attack to the side.

Mei's heart suddenly trembled.

How could he be so fast?

And so precise!

Her prideful sword technique was broken. First, she felt a pang of disappointment, then a sense of release.

That's right, even if the Assistant Teacher wasn't using his full strength, he still had his extensive combat experience.

"Again!"

Disbelieving, she gripped her sword and swung again, a combative flame rising in her heart.

Clang, clang!

In just an instant, their swords clashed several more times, but she still couldn't gain any advantage.

Mei felt she was performing beyond her usual level, using every ounce of her strength, yet her sharp offensive couldn't even touch Ren Yu's sleeve.

Meanwhile, Ren Yu, in front of her, clearly hadn't used his full power and would occasionally offer her small pieces of advice.

"Your footwork is too wide, take smaller steps. Don't raise your sword above your head. Swing faster. Don't miss your target..."

As Mei listened, she became a little bewildered.

—A sword can be used like this?

—Faster? Small steps? Shifting your center of gravity?

—Are these even humanly possible?

"Assistant Teacher, it sounds simple when you say it, but this kind of anti-human maneuver is something only a monster like you can do! I can't keep up!"

Mei complained desperately.

Even after activating her "Stigmata," she still couldn't achieve the "swing faster" that Ren Yu mentioned.

"..."

Ren Yu finally realized his own oversight; not everyone was as fast as he was.

He suddenly understood and decisively turned off the physical attribute boost from his emblem, leaving only the sensory enhancement.

"Is it much better now?"

Although it felt awkward to slow down from his high-speed state, he could finally perceive the patterns in Mei's movements now.

—Unlike his own method of relying on sheer power, swordsmanship is more about "technique," a more efficient way to utilize the body and the weapon.

"Huh?"

Mei also paused upon hearing this and suddenly realized—

—The Assistant Teacher's speed seems to have slowed down!

"Try taking a step forward and then a lunge."

She subconsciously followed his instruction.

Clang!

Their swords collided, and Mei's eyes suddenly lit up!

The Assistant Teacher seemed to have flickered!

"Close in!"

She did the same.

"Thrust!"

Mei unhesitatingly extended her hand, her sword tip aimed directly at Ren Yu's throat!

But in the next second, Ren Yu's voice sounded again!

"Retreat!"

Mei hesitated.

I was so close to winning, why is the Assistant Teacher telling me to retreat?

But in the next moment, a sharp white light flashed, grazing Mei's forehead as it passed.

Swish!

A lock of black hair fluttered.

Mei broke out in a cold sweat, finally understanding why Ren Yu had told her to step back.

When did that sword get above my head?

If I hadn't retreated just now, I would have lost.

Ren Yu, seeing her confusion, explained, "It was just a feint, nothing special."

Unlike reacting to each move, his fighting style was more like improvisation. The enemy would never know how his next sword strike would come.

Since there were no predictable patterns, there was no way to counter them either. Sword fighting relied entirely on physical condition and reaction speed.

Probably only Ren Yu dared to fight like this. Anyone else would have been killed long ago.

"You did very well. Take a break and have some water."