mtl008 Chapter 715 - 715
Chapter 715 - 715
"Speaking of which, there were earlier reports claiming that Amane Shinomiya's ability isn't foreseeing the future, but rather making wishes come true.""What's this all of a sudden, old man Kaieda? That can't possibly be true, right!"
"It's nothing. This old man just suddenly recalled that the sources exposing Sara and Shinomiya came from the same origin."
"Hahaha, you're overthinking it! If such an ability truly existed, wouldn't it be practically omnipotent? Making the moon fall would be effortless! A Blazer like that couldn't possibly remain hidden—after all, humans have desires!"
"Hmm, you do have a point... It's just that Amane Shinomiya won his previous two matches without fighting, and I heard all six of his simulated battles at Kyomon Academy also ended without confrontation... It makes this old man a bit uneasy."
"Uh, please don't scare me like that..."
"I don't mean to frighten anyone. Perhaps there's another reason."
On the commentator's platform, Kaieda paused, ultimately swallowing his doubts.
Whether this information was true or false, speaking it aloud would only cause unnecessary panic.
Even if Amane Shinomiya were to cause trouble, Yasha-hime was present to handle it.
As a demon, she could evade causal interference.
"I just wonder if the Sword God can defeat him..."
Kaieda worried silently.
No matter what, nothing must happen to the Sword God.
Otherwise, the entire alliance would be shaken to its core.
...
"HAHAHAHAHA! How dare you say that!"
Countless cameras were now focused on the two figures in the arena.
Though the distance was too great to capture audio, through the lenses, everyone saw Amane Shinomiya burst into scornful laughter.
"Do you truly believe that just because you've mastered the world's strongest sword technique, you're invincible?"
A mocking smirk curled at the corner of Amane Shinomiya's lips.
"Indeed, I was frightened by you earlier, but when it comes down to it, my ability has no weaknesses! Activating it requires nothing more than a single thought, and Lady Luck always favors me. Even your ability is useless against it!"
That's right.
The power to make wishes come true is practically invincible.
With just a thought, the world revolves around his will.
Not just sword techniques—even an ability like Absolute GodSpeed would likely prove futile.
Not because the ability couldn't be activated.
But because no one would know when his ability had already taken effect.
If he had already decided the outcome with a single thought before even stepping onto the stage, then no amount of speed would matter!
Because the world itself would use countless coincidences to block attacks and pave the way to his victory!
To call his ability peerless in the world would be no exaggeration!
Unless one reached the realm described by that expired loli, it would be impossible to defeat him in a direct confrontation!
However, that was all in the past.
"Care to test that theory?"
A contemptuous smile spread across Eiji's face.
It was as if he no longer saw Amane Shinomiya as a threat, as if he had already surpassed him.
"Heh, as you wish!"
A frigid expression settled on Amane Shinomiya's face.
At this point, he could no longer be bothered to maintain his facade.
He would use this battle to bring this enjoyable journey to its conclusion!
"If you take pride in your swordsmanship, then I'll just make it so you can't even swing your blade!"
He pretended to ponder for a moment, then revealed a malicious grin.
"—!"
In the blink of an eye.
A gleaming silver longsword shot toward him like a flash of light.
Unimpeded.
Without the slightest hesitation.
If this strike landed, Amane Shinomiya's head would be separated from his body!
Eiji's killing intent was utterly unconcealed!
Beside them, Shinguuji Kurono had been holding her breath since the start of the battle, nervously tracking Eiji's movements.
"Ah!"
But Amane Shinomiya suddenly let out a startled cry.
His foot slipped, and he tumbled to the ground.
He looked flustered and disoriented, even his own face filled with confusion.
Yet, by sheer coincidence, he managed to dodge this first strike!
It truly seemed like nothing more than good luck!
Incredible!
Eiji's sword speed was unimaginably fast—so fast that an ordinary person wouldn't even have time to react before being struck by the blade.
Yet, he had managed to evade it purely by chance?
A miracle with odds of one in a hundred million had occurred right before their eyes!
Second strike!
Eiji's expression sharpened. Undeterred, he swung his sword down toward Amane's head!
Amane was lying on the ground—there was no way to dodge this blow!
"Boom!"
At that moment, a thunderous roar suddenly erupted.
Eiji's instincts screamed in warning. He immediately abandoned Amane Shinomiya and leaped back several steps.
The next instant, a bolt of lightning struck down from the clear sky!
It landed precisely where Eiji had been standing moments before!
The electric sparks scattered, coincidentally avoiding Amane Shinomiya on the ground.
"What just happened?"
"Where did that lightning come from on such a clear day?"
Whispers of confusion rippled through the audience stands.
As they puzzled over it, the sunlight in the arena suddenly dimmed.
Dark clouds gathered from all directions, swiftly blotting out the sun. The world grew dark, as if twilight had fallen prematurely.
A cold wind began to blow, and raindrops started falling from the sky.
In mere seconds, the entire bay city underwent a dramatic meteorological shift!
"I didn't hear about any rain today!"
"Dammit, since when is the weather forecast so unreliable?"
The audience, drenched by the sudden downpour, cursed in frustration.
"Hey, Edel, did you see that just now?"
In the stands.
Nangou Torajirou widened his eyes in disbelief, staring intently at the battlefield.
"Yes, he wasn't affected by the causality interference!"
Edelweiss was also stunned, her usual composure completely gone.
"He's clearly not a Devil, so how could he evade Amane's ability interference?"
Unbelievable!
Something only a Devil should be capable of, yet Eiji had achieved it through a different means!
"Hahahaha! Edel, it seems the threat you mentioned isn't as great as you thought!"
Nangou Torajirou laughed heartily.
Though he didn't understand how it was possible, the kid had undoubtedly given him a tremendous surprise!
As a result, the battle had shifted from the predicted overwhelming disadvantage to an evenly matched contest, racing toward an unpredictable outcome.
Still, it was a bit of a pity.
He had hoped the kid would break through to the Devil realm under the pressure from Amane Shinomiya, but now it seemed impossible.
"...I'm truly astonished."
Edelweiss sighed in amazement.
On the battlefield.
"The interference against me didn't work."
Eiji confirmed this fact.
In that case, the reason he could dodge it was—
"The world is protecting him!"
I see.
To win the match, aside from suppressing Eiji, there was also the method of strengthening Amane Shinomiya!
When interference had no effect on him, fate naturally had no choice but to continuously shield Amane Shinomiya.
"Let's see how long fate can protect you!"
Eiji's gaze turned icy as he swung his sword and closed in once more!