Chapter 40 - Secret Technique - Raikiri
After Koneko joined the fray, Mahiro felt the pressure and had to switch from attack to defense.
In particular, both Yuuto and Koneko were Rias' peerage members, and they usually cooperated well with each other against enemies.
They had a certain understanding of each other's moves, which made Mahiro more stressed.
With the cooperation of the two, Mahiro was directly suppressed.
However, it was only suppression.
Even if the two cooperated, they could not defeat Mahiro quickly.
Moreover, this unfavorable situation aroused Mahiro's competitive spirit.
In the face of the suppression from the two, Mahiro became increasingly brave, and his use of swordsmanship and skills became more proficient.
As time passed, he even tended to defuse the suppression from the two.
"It seems that even the combined attack of Koneko-chan and Yuuto can't beat Mahiro-kun. So, Do I need to enter the arena and play?"
Perhaps the battle between the three was a little intense, which aroused Akeno's interest.
The flames of interest flashed across Akeno's eyes, and she couldn't help condensing demonic power in her hands.
"Okay, let's stop here."
At this moment, Mahiro took advantage of his strength to step back and suspend the battle.
Hearing this, both Yuuto and Koneko also stopped.
"Hey, I haven't entered the arena yet. Why did it stop?"
Akeno glanced at Mahiro resentfully and said disappointedly, "Mahiro-kun, are you targeting me on purpose? You didn't even let me participate."
"..."
Fighting with two top Middle-class Devils had consumed much of his physical strength.
"The promised one-on-one match is about to turn into a gang fight. You are targeting me, right?"
Mahiro glared at Akeno angrily, "Besides, what do you have in your hand? Didn't you say you shouldn't use magic [Demonic Power]?"
"Eh? Is there any? What magic? How come I don't know?"
Akeno immediately dissipated the lightning condensed in her hands, then stuck out her tongue playfully, pretending to be clueless, as if she didn't know anything.
In the face of Akeno's shameless appearance, Mahiro had nothing to say.
The sudden announcement of the battle's end was not because Mahiro flinched.
Instead, the system quest had been completed.
Mahiro had almost enjoyed himself, and there was little chance of improving if he fought them in the group.
In the case of not using the magic eye, facing two who had a tacit understanding, there was little chance of winning.
What's more, there was Akeno, who was staring at him.
This is a real High-Class Devil.
However, she also intended to use Demonic Lightning to deal with him.
Mahiro didn't think that with the teamwork of Koneko and Yuuto, he could easily deal with Akeno's magic.
The quest was complete, and the battle was almost fun enough.
So, he simply declared it over.
Besides, he had no hobby of being struck by lightning.
"I didn't expect it, Mahiro-kun."
Rias looked at Mahiro, and the admiration in her eyes was even more intense, with a hint of complexity.
"Koneko-chan and Yuuto couldn't beat you together. I really want to see what your real strength looks like."
"There will be a chance."
Mahiro smiled and said humbly: "But I'm just taking advantage of it. After all, when demonic power cannot be used, the strength of Koneko and Kiba is minimal."
"If there were no such rule, I'm afraid it wouldn't be so easy, and I would be defeated soon."
"You are so strong."
Koneko said sincerely, "In my case, even if I use demonic power, it would be the same."
This is true.
Koneko primarily focused on physical strength and fighting techniques.
She didn't possess a Sacred Gear either.
Moreover, Koneko didn't learn much combat-type magic.
The increase in demonic power for her was minimal.
"Mahiro-san, you are too modest."
Kiba Yuuto said with a smile.
Compared to Koneko, Yuuto's strength was significantly limited.
Being unable to use his Sacred Gear directly limited his strength by more than half as a Sacred Gear holder.
If he could use his Sacred Gear, although Yuuto was only a Middle-class Devil, his true strength would allow him to fight a High-Class Devil head-on.
If the restriction on not being able to use demonic power was lifted, unless Mahiro used his magic eye, Yuuto would be a formidable opponent.
Rias, Akeno, and the others were still discussing the previous battle and started their own training.
Mahiro stepped aside and started to rest, focusing on the system prompt.
"Ding! Side quest: The swordsmanship competition has been completed, and the rewards are being distributed; please check."
"Ding! Side quest: The physique competition has been completed, and the rewards are being distributed; please check."
"Congratulations, your basic swordsmanship has been improved to intermediate swordsmanship."
"Congratulations, your basic physique has been improved to an intermediate physique."
"Congratulations, your instant-sword slash technique improved, and you have obtained the secret technique- Raikiri."
"Congratulations, you got a random skill card; please check it."
A series of notifications made Mahiro feel very pleasant and comfortable.
In particular, the improvement in swordsmanship and physique made Mahiro feel a warm current flowing through his body, and he could feel his body was more flexible.
The improvement of the two skills allowed Mahiro's strength to grow again.
"This time, if I compete with Kiba and Koneko again, I should be able to suppress them."
Mahiro estimated in his heart that the wooden sword was still held in his hand.
In addition to the improvement from the system, he had learned a lot in the battle just now, which enhanced his actual combat ability.
Mahiro was convinced that at this moment, he was much stronger than before, and he could completely suppress Kiba and Koneko.
"However, Raikiri?"
Hearing this familiar name, Mahiro raised his eyebrows, then clicked on the skill bar to check.
Skill: Secret Technique - Raikiri
Grade: D
Effect: At the moment when the sword is drawn, a blow that is comparable to thunder is unleashed.
Source: The Chivalry of a Failed Knight
"The Chivalry of a Failed Knight?"
Mahiro was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect it to be this skill.
He just heard about Raikiri and thought it was Kakashi's jutsu.
"Touka Toudou"
Mahiro pondered for a while and soon remembered who this skill came from.
After all, the best part of that anime was this battle.
Regarding the last battle of Chivalry of a Failed Knight, Mahiro still had a deep memory.
This battle was a decisive one, and it was also a battle in which Touka Toudou used this move.
Although she lost in the end, Raikiri's power was definitely not small.
After all, before the male protagonist shows his strength.
Touka Toudou held the title of the school's strongest with this technique.
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