Chapter 271 - Sword fight

Tatsuya and Gabriel then decided to go and meet the other two girls who came with him and was surprised to see Isami and Xenovia being trained by Griselda who had a 'smile' on her face.

He also noticed that both of their swords were repaired and improved and were sparring against eachother though their was a difference between the expressions of the two girls.

While Xenovia had a troubled look on her face and was drenched in sweat, Isami on the other hand was simply playing with her opponent with a relaxed smile on her face.

"Ddraig, isn't this peaceful?"

"I couldn't agree more to that statement partner."

"No overpowered strict trainers."

"No old grudge bearing hags."

"No training till dropping dead. This is the life."

"Yeah this is the life."

The Longinus and it's holder were having a pleasant conversation with eachother while having their fight against Xenovia.

Griselda on the other hand had an appreciative look seeing that both the girls were quite capable.

Xenovia who had her Ex-Durandal in one hand and Excalibur destruction in the other was attacking Isami without any break, and feeling frustrated since she was not able to land a solid hit on her and if not for the barrier surrounding them the shockwaves created by her attacks could have damaged a major part of the heaven they were in.

Tatsuya and Gabriel waled towards Griselda who was looking at the fight but once she noticed the two of them she bowed her head and greeted them.

Gabriel just waved her hand and was now back to her usual self thought Tatsuya still decided to create some fail safes just in case her switch gets flipped and she accidentally 'falls down'. Being cucked by Azazel was the last thing Tatsuya wanted afterall.

"So.....what are the two of them doing for the past three days?" asked Tatsuya looking towards the woman wearing the nun outfit.

"Hmm....the two of them were waiting for you to return but when the two of you didn't show any signs of coming I decided to train them in the mean time since their swords were repaired as well....But I have to say the red dragon empress, does have a skill with the sword."

"Haha, well it certainly took a lot of effort to teach her from scratch but still the results were good." said Tatsuya remembering the days he tortur*cough**cough* trained Isami who had tears of sorro.... happiness coming out on being trained by him.

Hearing that Griselda looked at Tatsuya looked at his body intently, and once she was done checking him out she nodded her head and said, "You must be quite a good swordsman yourself seeing that your form is very complex to deal with as well."

Tatsuya then noticed that Xenovia started to prepare for a big attack and started charging her energy in her two swords making the entire field inside the barrier tremble under the pressure of her power.

Meanwhile Isami just had a serious look on her face as she focused on the swords in Xenovia's hands and started to charge up energy in her sword as well.

"Want my help partner?"

"No need Ddraig, I alone would be enough...I think so, since that amount of holy energy is indeed sending creeps in my spine."

She then raised her sword as well and her sword started to shine as well and started to get covered in flames.

Outside the barrier the three people who were looking at the fight were now wearing sun glasses while staring at them and Tatsuya asked, "Who do you think will win this clash?"

"Hmm....even though the red dragon empress is capable, the fact that both Durandal and Excalibur are better compared to her Ascalon puts her at a disadvantage in this, and seeing how this is going on, I think this is going to be a head on competition between their powers.... Xenovia."

"Hmm.....then, I will bet on my student."

Gabriel just stood silent and looked at the two girls and thought that it has been a while since she fought someone with her full capabilities. But just shrugged her shoulders not thinking much about it, she didn't like fighting in the first place and will only fight when it is necessary.

"EX-DURANDAL!!!!" shouted Xenovia while slashing her Ex-Durandal m filled with energy towards Isami firing and devastating beam from her sword.

"We are shouting names huh, then.....*inhale*ASCALON!!!" and fired the red energy beam along with her dragon slayer flames towards the incoming attack.

Seeing the intensity of the attacks Gabriel just raised her hand and formed a stronger barrier along the already existing one since it would easily break by the attacks.

Tatsuya and the other two could hear the shattering sound of the barrier while the clash of the two attacks made huge shock waves and the area around them became intensely hot because of the flames.

*BOOM*

Soon a huge explosion occured inside the barrier destroying the entire area without any exception but the barrier was still able to hold it in.

Soon the smoke and dust started to die down and an Isam came into view with her hand which was holding the sword slightly trembling and bleeding.

On the other hand in place of Xenovia, a circular dome stood there which soon disappeared and transformed into a sword and was held by Xenovia who immediately used her other charged sword and fired another attack towards Isami.

"Let's see how you take my Excalibur Destruction head on."

"HOLD UP YOU USED THE MIMIC SWORD TO FORM A PROTECTIVE DOME AROUND YOU!!! THAT'S HELLA UNFAIR!!!" protested Isami with annoyance.

But Xenovia ignored her and threw her Ex-Durandal away and just took out another Excalibur fragment from it.

The instant she took out the new sword she vanished from her spot and appeared behind Isami who for the first time from the beginning used her gauntlet to block the slash coming towards her.

"Now the rapid version!!! Xenovia that's unfair!!!"

"Indeed it is.....so what, take this!!!!!" and slashed her destruction sword towards Isami who immediately transformed into her balance breaker and caught the sword.

"BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST!!!"

Ddraig started boosting trying to push back the attack from Excalibur destruction, but before they were able to finish the clash the barrier around them broke and Tatsuya said, "Alright, match over, Xenovia wins....The hell with it Isami, it was a sword fight, not a brawl!!"

"TATSUYA DON'T STOP ME!! SHE WAS THE ONE WHO USED UNFAIR TACTICS!!!" shouted Isami now transformed back to her usual form while pointing a finger towards Xenovia who was already lying on the ground taking deep breaths.

"Huh, just because you were not able to predict an outcome made it unfair....looks like you need more training....I will make some time in my schedule for you."

Isami immediately fell on her knees as tears started to come out of her eyes, she was about to say something before she saw Tatsuya 'smiling' towards her and just hung her head down knowing that there was no escape now. She then looked at her gauntlet and said, "Looks like happiness does not last forever."

"...Indeed that's how life is....my condolences to you partner..." said the dragon inside the sacred gear.

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