Ikki has mastered the Twin Wings Style

Byakuya Jougasaki.

If they were familiar with the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival, they would be familiar with this name.

Byakuya was one of the strongest participants in this event, and he was also the runner-up of last year's Seven Stars Sword Art Festival.

Tsukasa wasn't sure whether Ikki's luck was good or not, but if Ikki couldn't even defeat this opponent, Ikki would hardly give him any fun in their battle in the third round.

Still, Byakuya wasn't weak, and he was strong.

For one thing, his ability was powerful since he could manipulate the concept of placement. In other words, he could teleport or force anyone to teleport. This was also how he was able to win most of his matches by forcing his opponent to teleport outside of the battle circle before they were defeated because of a time-out.

This ability was amazing, especially if he was able to teleport someone to the deep sea or space.

If so, who could defeat him?

However, this wasn't all of his ability since if he wanted to win this event, it wasn't enough.

The real reason why he was strong was because of his supreme observation. This observational skill also gave him the epithet of Clairvoyant, or Eye of Heaven. By observing all of his opponents, he could defeat them with ease.

Many people even named this observational skill as Eye of Heaven, showing its extraordinariness through the name alone.

However, if it was an observational skill, Ikki had something similar.

Perfect Vision.

By using this skill, he was able to completely see through his opponents by grasping their fighting styles using his incredible insight to grasp their personalities and tendencies. It is also possible for him to figure out their thought process and predict their moves in advance. It's as though he is able to see everything about the person in question.

Byakuya and Ikki had similar skills, but who was stronger?

Without a doubt, it was Byakuya since he was older, so he had more experience in using this skill.

However, Tsukasa knew that Ikki's growth was weird. He remembered that Ikki had almost mastered most of the swordsmanship he had shown during their last fight. By now, he wouldn't be surprised if Ikki had entered the realm of Twin Wings Style.

'Even though you have said that you don't have talent.'

He sighed and thought that the world was weird.

Ikki might not have a talent as a Blazer since his magic was only that much, but in terms of swordsmanship, he believed that this guy was only below him and Edelweiss.

Still, Tsukasa might expect too much from Ikki, and unless Ikki died, it was impossible for him to enter that realm.

However, what Tsukasa didn't know was that Ikki died last night.

Ikki had been thinking about defeating Tsukasa, and he knew the only way to do that was to master that swordsmanship. The swordsmanship that was shown by Tsukasa at that time. However, no matter how many times he tried, his body always stopped, lagged, and moved in a jerky manner.

This was before he met his older brother last night.

He wasn't sure why his older brother, Ouma Kurogane, had come to him last night, but he taught him the last piece that he needed to enter that realm.

Death.

He died and was reborn.

If Shizuku didn't beg Kiriko, his life wouldn't have been saved.

It wasn't in the morning that he only woke up, and he hadn't moved his body.

Yet he had to face his opponent first.

"The Uncrowned Sword King."

Byakuya pushed the frame of his glasses and said, "I admit that you're strong, but before my eyes, your might is futile."

"I won't lose."

In front of the adversary, his will was firm, and it was impossible for him to admit defeat with just mere words. Even if his future was doomed, he would take these steps without hesitation since he was no longer alone.

'Shizuku is with me!'

Ikki shouted those words inside his heart.

"Now, the Clairvoyant and the Uncrowned Sword King are about to fight each other. What do you think, Yuuzou-san?"

"They're both strong contenders. Clairvoyant can teleport to anyone as long as he touches them, and even if the Uncrowned Sword King is only F-Rank, his swordsmanship is only below the Sakra. I might not be able to make the judgment, but if the Uncrowned Sword King can't defeat the Clairvoyant as soon as possible, then the result of this match has already been determined."

"Let's see their match now!"

As the host and Yuuzou warmed up the battle, the battle between Byakuya and Ikki started!

"Let's go ahead!"

Byakuya didn't waste his time and teleported behind Ikki, ready to teleport him in just less than a second. This was how he had always won. By teleporting his opponents outside of the battle circle, they would lose because of time-out.

Still, if this is the case, as long as they react, shouldn't he be at a disadvantage?

No, Byakuya used his observations over the past few days to learn about Ikki from muscles, bones, breathing, habits, personality, and everything about what kind of individual Ikki was. When he had confirmed everything, he started his move, and his victory was already right in front of his eyes.

However, Byakuya forgot one of Ikki's characteristics.

Becoming strong during the crisis.

Ikki was like the main protagonist who suddenly became stronger and stronger instantly in front of powerful enemies.

Still, at this moment, Ikki knew he had made a mistake. He knew that for him, the only way to defeat Byakuya was to use "Ittou Shura," dramatically increasing his power and defeating his opponent instantly.

However, if he won, he would face Tsukasa.

By then, if he used "Ittou Shura," how would he defeat Tsukasa?

So he tried to bet everything on the Twin Wings Style.

Yet it seemed he overestimated himself since he was unable to master this realm now.

'Move! Move! Move!'

His body, brain, and heart kept screaming in front of the crisis that appeared so suddenly.

'It's my win!'

Byakuya thought and was about to teleport to Ikki, but suddenly he saw a flash of light and was cut down.

"Wh-What...?"

He was at a loss before he fell to the ground and passed out.

"........"

Everyone lost since this might be the fastest match ever at this event.

It hadn't been a second since the match started, but Ikki had already gained his victory.

"The... The Uncrowned Sword King is the winner!"

However, no one cheered since they were still dumbfounded.

On the other hand, Tsukasa's lips twitched, and he sighed, wondering how one's existence could be so cheating. Somehow he didn't even feel surprised if Ikki suddenly became Desperado when he fought him. However, even so, he didn't think he would lose.

"It's my turn. I will go first."

Ikki aside, he had to finish the annoying cockroach that had been bothering him for a while.