A Sword Master

It was a mesmerizing sword.

Its design was no different from an ordinary sword, but its appearance was truly captivating.

The blade shimmered with a silvery white light, like rippling water. Its radiance was dazzling yet soft, without being blinding. The hilt was golden yellow, and its pristine white guard was shaped like a flickering flame.

"What a beautiful sword!"

Kurono raised her eyebrows slightly and praised it.

A Device is the manifestation of a Blazer's soul. In other words, it is the crystallization of the Blazer's soul, most capable of highlighting the person's character and essence.

Taking Hoshiharu as an example, it was clear that the sword matched its owner. A beautiful sword and a handsome man were clearly a perfect fit.

"What is its name?"

Kurono then asked.

Every Device has a unique name. Blazers naturally know this name once they can summon their Device.

However, when Hoshiharu heard this question, his face suddenly darkened, and the corners of his mouth seemed to twitch slightly.

He did not speak, merely holding the sword and swinging it down.

*Vrring*

As he swung his sword, a dazzling silver light rippled along the blade, creating a strange sound effect.

"?"

Kurono was slightly surprised, a big question mark appearing in her mind.

"If you don't want to say it, forget it."

She shook her head and stopped asking.

Hoshiharu drew his sword without expression, his face showing no fluctuations.

When Touka, acting as the referee, saw this, her expression became strange and her eyes softened considerably.

"Director, may I ask, is this training ground equipped with an iPS Capsule? Can I be placed in it immediately after the battle?"

Hoshiharu held the sword with both hands and raised it in front of his body, then asked Kurono seriously.

"Yes, you don't need to worry."

Kurono nodded in response: "Every training ground is equipped with emergency healing capsules, not to mention I am also here. Even if your head is severed or your heart is shot, I can still save you."

The iPS Capsule is the latest cutting-edge technology born from the combination of modern medicine and Blazer power. It has extremely strong medical capabilities.

Although it cannot cure diseases like heart conditions, it has unparalleled effects on injuries. Whether it's muscle loss, broken bones, severed limbs, or internal organ damage, the iPS Capsule can fully heal them without leaving residual symptoms.

Moreover, Kurono is also a Blazer who manipulates time. She can freeze time for an object, making it nearly impossible to die even if one's heart is pierced.

"That's good."

Hoshiharu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He seemed very negative about the outcome of the fight, as if he didn't think he had any chance of winning at all. This reaction caused sneering from the audience.

He took a deep breath and filtered out all the noise.

At the same time, his initially fluctuating heartbeat quickly calmed down, his rapid heartbeat slowed, and his pulse rate quickly dropped below average.

It was impossible not to feel nervous when facing the former third strongest Blazer in the world.

When facing an opponent who could genuinely crush him, his status as a time traveler did not give him any sense of superiority.

In fact, although he appeared calm on the surface, he was actually filled with tension inside.

However, once he grasped the sword, his mind quickly settled, like a sword master immersed in the art for years, his heart as clear as a bright mirror, unstained by any dust.

"Oh?"

Kurono seemed to understand his advantage and groaned.

"Both sides ready—"

Seeing Hoshiharu was prepared, Touka raised her right hand.

"—Let's go ahead!"

As she finished speaking, a bell rang without warning and spread throughout the training ground.

At the same time, everyone's eyes focused on the two people on the field without exception.

Kurono still stood there as if unaware, her posture very relaxed, but her eyes slightly serious.

She had no intention of taking the initiative.

Not to mention she could end the battle in an instant as soon as she took action. Simply put, this was initially an entrance exam for Hoshiharu to show his worth, and it was inappropriate for her to take the initiative.

Therefore, Hoshiharu naturally did not hold back.

At the start of the duel, he had already taken the initiative and walked towards the other side.

No attack.

Just holding the sword and walking slowly and steadily step by step.

"His Physical Strength is E and his Magic Power is F. In other words, he has nothing but the sword."

Kurono narrowed her eyes and watched the other's advance, thinking to herself.

An E-Rank Physical Strength is equivalent to an ordinary person. Among Blazers, it could almost be called weak, without any advantages.

Strong Blazers usually also train their Physical Strength. Some Blazers have Physical Strength so powerful that it far exceeds human limits.

If a Blazer is not strong physically, most rely on Magic Power as superhumans to increase their attack and defense power through magical energy bursts, defenses, and other means.

But Hoshiharu's Magic Power is only F, which is very small.

According to alliance statistics, an F Magic Power is only about one-tenth of the average Blazer's value. It is impossible to set up a decent magical defense, and magical energy bursts can only be used at most once.

In other words, Hoshiharu cannot rely on anything.

—Except for the sword in his hand.

But a sword is a short-range weapon, and the distance between the sword and the enemy must be closed to exert its power.

Under normal circumstances, with insufficient Physical Strength and very little Magic Power, it would be nearly impossible for Hoshiharu to approach the enemy. He would be shot by the enemy's arrows and magic from a distance and quickly defeated.

But this was a test, so Kurono remained silent. She had no intention of taking the initiative and allowed Hoshiharu to approach step by step.

But—

"Even if I take the initiative, can I stop him from approaching?"

Watching Hoshiharu approaching step by step, Kurono frowned.

This young man's posture was too steady and dignified, even when walking, his blade did not shift an inch from the centerline of his body.

Seeing such a posture, one couldn't help but feel that they had no way to start. No matter whether they attacked from the left or right, they would immediately be blocked by this ever-present thorn.

"He's a master of swordsmanship!"

While this thought sincerely crossed her mind, Hoshiharu had walked one step in front of her, and then without hesitation, slashed with his sword!