Chapter 96: Sword Master

Chapter 96: Sword Master

*Thud!* *Thud!* *Thud!* *Thud!*

Multiple stepping sounds erupted as the heels of the attackers landed, descending from the sky.

Upon landing, they swiftly glided toward Riezel's direction.

Magical energy fluctuated subtly in their bodies, and one by one, unsheathed their swords, aiming directly at him.

Riezel, held by Ian, looked up and saw faces adorned with half masks. These masked attackers were cloaked, wearing iron masks that covered only their noses and mouths, their eyes fixed on him with murderous intent.

In such a situation, Ian wouldn't allow them to approach any further.

After releasing Riezel, she made a swift move and instantly appeared in front of the attackers, almost like teleportation.

"HAAAHHH!" Ian shouted and swung her sword, creating a ripple of magical energy, slashing through the frontmost attacker.

*Clang!*

The attacker hastily raised their sword, intending to parry, but was sent flying along with their weapon, creating a resonant clash of metal.

*Whoosh—*

Ian swiftly moved, slashing and repelling each attacker, displaying unmatched power.

On the other side, Ain swung her sword fiercely, creating a roaring wind that deflected incoming arrows. In the next moment, with a stomp on the ground that shattered the ground, she soared onto the roof of a building, disappearing from sight.

*Pu-chi!* *Pu-chi!* *Pu-chi!* *Pu-chi!*

The next instant, blood splattered atop the surrounding buildings, the glistening light of a sword flickering in the midst of it.

Soon, the rain of arrows finally ceased.

*BOOM!*

Seeing this, Ian kicked away an attacker charging at her. Wanting to finish them as soon as possible, her sword transformed into continuous flashes of light, creating a spectacle of swordplay as she slashed every attacker in front of her.

Undoubtedly, these attackers were highly skilled, almost superhuman by Riezel's previous life's standards. However, facing the two swordswomen as graceful as flowers, they had no chance, instantly crumbling before their prowess.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort of a man suddenly resounded.

A tall figure leaped from the rooftop of a building, but before landing, he forcefully kicked the wall of a building, causing it to crack open. His body transformed into a bullet, heading straight toward Ian.

"—?!"

Sensing danger, Ian's expression changed slightly. She abruptly turned and, without hesitation, used a quick slash to emit a flash-like strike toward the newcomer.

*DING!*

The two swords clashed in mid-air, sparking intense sparks and a loud noise.

Ian attempted to kick, but the newly arrived attacker's reaction was faster. In mid-air, his waist twisted, body spiraled like a top, flying toward the rear.

"Who?" Ian asked coldly as she held her slender sword in one hand, pointing horizontally, while the other hand gripped a scabbard at her waist.

*Clang!* *Cling!* *Clang!* *Cling!* *Clang!*

Following it were innumerable sword lights, colliding with each other, creating sparks and bursts of collision sounds, occupying a corner of the dark alley.

Ain and the burly man engaged in a heated battle as soon as they clashed.

Ain swung her longsword fiercely, effortlessly producing streaks of sword light with explosive sounds, aiming to cut the burly man in half.

The burly man rotated his wide-bladed sword like a windmill, using heavy sword edge flicks to counter each of her attacks, and dissipated the sword light unleashed by her.

They moved and clashed relentlessly, leaving marks on the ground and walls around them.

'Is this man also a Sword Master?'

Seeing the battle of the two, Ian looked dignified, not standing still but following Ain's instructions, swiftly moving to protect Riezel.

The other attackers, crawling up from the ground, showed no fear even when their conditions were already miserable. Like emotionless machines, they advanced instead of retreating, surrounding Ian.

Ian tightened the slender sword in her hand, unaffected, waiting for them to approach. Only when they came close did she launch an attack, sending out countless cold sword lights to pierce them.

However, these attackers were clearly fearless.

Some blocked her attacks with their swords and were forced to retreat by the crisp collision sounds. Others didn't react in time, receiving cuts on their shoulders, sides, thighs, and even their jaws, blood spraying. Yet, they continued to relentlessly charge at her, ignoring their injuries and attacking her like machines, overwhelming her in no time.

Their reckless display truly surprised Ian.

*Whoosh!*

Suddenly, an arrow flew from somewhere, aiming straight from Riezel's behind.

"NO!" Ian, hearing the whistling sound of the arrow, abruptly changed her expression and without hesitation, turned and rushed toward Riezel.

"Damn it!" Ain, who was locked in a fierce battle with the burly man, wanted to provide support but was forced back by the wide-bladed sword's three consecutive strikes, making her retreat.

The attackers once again swarmed Ian, hindering her movements.

Without anyone interfering, the arrow violently shot toward Riezel without hindrance, its icy arrowhead aimed toward his head.

Unfortunately—

*Clang!*

It was intercepted by a bright silver short sword.

In a flash of silver light, with a crisp sound, the incoming arrow was deflected effortlessly.

Riezel stood still, unmoving.

With the bright silver short sword gripped in his hand, his body maintained a posture as if he had just casually swung it to the side.

His expression stayed calm, his gaze composed.

At that moment, everyone froze and wore expressions of shock.