Chương 98: Starburst Against Aisha

"Or are you saying my strength is not worth your attention? If so..." Aisha suddenly increased her force. The recoil pushed them apart, but her next movement was smooth. She raised her large blade and spun it, sending a cutting gust toward Cael. Cael's battle instincts made him raise his sword horizontally in front of him. The metal rang, and the sword screamed in his hand. The condensed impact followed immediately. Crack. The sword in his hand shattered.

Fragments cut his palm, and the impact slammed into his chest like a truck.

"Fine. Since you want to see it, I will take this seriously." Cael's expression became solemn. It seemed she would not stop until he defeated her. Human stamina could not match an Amazoness. If he dragged the fight out, she might find a chance to carry him away. Facing Aisha as she rushed in without giving him time to breathe, Cael instantly drew the Hestia Blades from his waist. He did not have many ways to subdue an opponent. But if he destroyed her weapon, she could not beat him with only fists and feet.

Then she would give up on her own. Aisha's weapon was a second-tier large blade. To break it, he would need first-tier weapons and the strength of a Lv. 4 adventurer.

"Hahaha! That look and that pressure are wonderful. Now I will show my real ability too." Aisha laughed boldly when Cael instantly changed from a docile sheep into something sharp and overwhelming. She used her full strength and chopped down hard. Clang. Blade and sword collided. Both sides were pushed back, then charged forward again and clashed repeatedly. Their wills clashed immediately.

"Yes. Yes, that is it. This is why meeting powerful adventurers like you is so addictive for us Amazonesses."

"I will show my real ability too."

"Come, lord of savage conquest! Brave warrior, mighty hero, the starving blade!"

"You are using large-scale destructive Magic here? Are you insane? Are you really just trying to drag me away? If I did not know you were holding back from killing me, I would think you were trying to kill me." This story has been stolen from Royal Road. If you read it on Amazon, please report it Cael's temper rose. His strength surged beyond its limit as Indomitable activated. Screech. Blinding sparks burst at the moment of collision.

Aisha's feet left the ground, and Cael followed immediately, giving her no chance to recover. The harsh sound of blade and sword echoed through the empty street again and again. With Indomitable active, his Strength, Agility, and attacking power rose above Aisha's. He drove her backward, though the recoil from each clash left his arm slightly sore.

"If you desire the girdle of the empress, then prove your worth! Satisfy me, pierce me, destroy me as proof! My starving blade is Hippolyta!" The chant ended. Red magical energy flowed over Aisha's body and poured into her enormous blade.

"Hell Kaios!" The blade slammed into the ground at Cael's feet. Surging magic swelled instantly, forming a cannon-like blast that engulfed him. Large paving stones were lifted and shattered, mixing into a terrifying destructive force. This move could easily wipe out a five-person Lv. 2 party and seriously injure a Lv. 3 adventurer.

"Starburst Stream." The divine characters on Cael's two swords lit up. Magic poured violently into both blades, and an expanding airflow erupted from his body, making his clothes billow. Time seemed to slow. With his dynamic vision and the thought acceleration of Transparent World, everything before him became clear. Every shift in the blast's trajectory was visible. Boom. The magical cannon and Cael's sword light briefly locked in a direct contest.

When the two powers collided, stone slabs shattered layer by layer, as if the street itself were being dug apart. Boom. Air and magic exploded. Dust swallowed the view, and the shock wave spread outward. Aisha slammed into a wall with a muffled cry of pain. Cael was forced back more than ten steps, but he immediately steadied himself and rushed into the dust before she could recover. Seeing the boy charge decisively, Aisha hurriedly raised her large blade.

Before she could apply force, a violent wind formed in front of her. Her weapon was knocked upward by a powerful strike. Her hand went numb, and the blade flew from her grip.

"He suddenly became this strong. A magic swordsman..." Aisha watched the glowing sword cut through the airflow toward her. The corner of her mouth rose. She was not afraid. If anything, she looked relieved. So strong. For a moment, he seemed to have reached Lv. 4 strength. His breathing was still steady, and he had not used everything. The sword passed beside her. The airflow blew her into the wall. Before she could stand, another gust threw her back again.

Cael struck beside her again and again, never letting her rise. After several exchanges, Aisha gave up trying to stand. Her expression clearly said she had lost.

"Is that enough?" Cael looked at Aisha leaning against the wall, breathing heavily, and slowly returned the Hestia Blades to their sheaths.

"You really are terrifyingly strong. Two Levels apart, and it is not because of that Level-raising Magic at all. If the gods knew, things would become very troublesome. I am jealous of people like you." Aisha smiled bitterly. Then she licked her lips, looking at him like prey.

"If only I could have you. I am sure it would be something special."

"Uh... Amazonesses really are hard to handle sometimes. I am sure that sort of thing is wonderful, but I respectfully refuse women I do not have feelings for." Cael wiped sweat from his forehead. It was normal that Aisha had seen through the rumor. She had experienced the effect herself. Still, she probably would not say it. There was no benefit for her.

"Goodbye, Aisha." Cael shrugged and turned to leave.

"You got along well with that girl last night." Cael turned back. Aisha treated Haruhime well and wanted to save her, but she lacked the strength.

"Let me tell you a secret. That girl is still untouched." Cael nearly choked.

"What are you saying all of a sudden, Aisha?"