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"Elayne! You need to be careful, this bastard's at least B Rank! He might even be stronger than Gustaf… Phantasmos was a joke without having someone to possess, so Gustaf has been the strongest guy you've fought in Earth. This guy might be even stronger!" The Great Spirit whispered to Elayne's mind. "His ability and techniques with the sword are superb!"
"I know! But it's not as if I have any other way!" Elayne cried, as her sword clashed against Ernest's black blade.
As the two clashed against one another, it was quite clear who was much more experienced with one and who wasn't. Ernest parried her blows with ease and constantly covered Elayne's body with powerful slashing blows.
"Your sword techniques are incredibly poor!" Ernest roared. "Do you truly believe you can go against me with such feeble attacks?!"