Since ancient times, strength was used to determine victory! Techniques, schemes, and other ways of fighting were invented afterwards.
And Gilbert was certain that this was one aspect where he was undoubtedly better than Noah!
Thus, Gilbert decided to make it a close-combat battle.
However, Noah wasn't intimidated even as Gilbert chose to have a close-combat battle. He took the same stance as before and whispered, "Sword Domain: Hundred Strokes!"
This time, his Sword Domain wasn't stretched around his body. Instead, it was densely packed around his sword.
Noah knew that he had to strike quickly and strongly. And this was exactly what he did.
However, Gilbert was preparing for such an attack. With a sneer, he released significant wind pressure from his palm and forced Noah back by a couple of feet.
Noah's attack missed and a small window of opportunity opened for Gilbert.
