"Haa...."
I was currently on top of the Thorn Spider base, watching the sunset.
"I want the sun to set soon, right Nifl?"
Then ice came out of the sword I was carrying.
" Rather than worrying about that. Master, are you really okay fighting that guy called Cid?"
"Didn't I tell you, I'll be fine."
"How can I be calm. Without big brother, master can't release the power of Soul Weapon to its full potential."
"That's true. To bring out the full power of Soul Weapon, both of you must be together."
"Then why did master leave big brother at home?"
"I don't know?"
Although my answer wasn't a complete lie, there was a reason why I brought Nifl.
When I made my debut as Ravendor. I used the ice element and Nifl.
Even though Esie and Sera knew that I was a dual element user it would still be dangerous if I showed Muspel, because everyone at home knew about the Soul Weapon that I contracted was Muspel.
If I use Muspel, it's the same as declaring that I'm Zend Wolfled. I have to hide my identity if I don't want to be punished.
"Eh..."
Nifl's normally calm voice at this time became very worried and anxious. Cute!
"Even without Muspel, I won't lose today."
"How can the master be so sure. From the information obtained, that person named Cid should be stronger than the monster the master fought a few months ago. At that time the master was able to win because of the pill effect but this time the master doesn't have that thing."
"Nifl, several months have passed since then. I can improve too."
"Even so there is no way master can catch up stat in just a few months."
"Hehe, that's true for normal humans."
"What does that mean?"
" Let's just look forward to it."
By the time I closed the conversation unilaterally, the sun had already set.
"The sun is finally..."
"Ah..."
Nifl who saw the sunset immediately sounded desperate.
(Do I look that weak?)
While waiting for Frum's call, Nifl and I enjoyed the night view from up here.
Although Nifl still kept persuading me to stop.
Then the long-awaited time finally came.
"Boss, everyone-"
As soon as I heard Frum's voice, I immediately answered and then hung up the call. I had to conserve mana as much as possible because this was going to be the most exciting gamble in a long time.
"Ah, the master's eyes are glowing..."
"What? Did you say something, Nifl?"
"Ah, no..."
"The time has come, Nifl. I'll show you the power of the last human to survive the end of the world."
The moment I announced that, Nifl immediately entered back inside the sword.
I then destroyed the roof using Nifl and jumped in.
...
It's been a few months since I fought that irregular monster, I've improved a lot compared to back then.
Besides, I really wanted to fight with that guy named Cid. Judging from that person's experience, it is certain that that person is very strong.
Fighting a strong opponent is something fun... Ooops, I almost smiled.
I managed to land safely, I immediately looked around me. Although everything was dark but my eyes were already sharp compared to when I first regressed. I can see even in darkness like this.
After seeing that there was no one around, the smile I was trying to hold back almost came out.
"...It seems like they really attracted the attention of the rest of the members."
Although I thought there would be some people who would still stay but it seems not. As expected from Sera's analysis. Even at this time, she was still young but her abilities were still sharp like episode 1.
(According to the floor plan, Cid's room should be in the front.)
While walking in this silent darkness Nifl spoke in my head.
(Doesn't the master feel strange?)
(Strange?)
(Yes, doesn't the master feel that it's too smooth?)
It's true that it's too smooth, even though Sera has sharp judgment but currently Sera still doesn't have enough experience when compared to a seasoned knight like Cid.
Cid should already know our plan which is very easy to read, but if Vid still wants to follow this game it means one thing.
(That person has the same thoughts as me.)
(What does that mean?)
(...)
I didn't answer Nifl's question. Why do I believe I have something in common with that person named Cid?
It's because I know a person named Cid Vlevet. We are colleagues who became the same villain and have the same desires.
"I've been waiting for you, trespasser."
We're fighting maniacs who accept challenges from powerful enemies.
The sizable man with a wound over his left eye was Cid Vlevet. My partner in episode 1 when I was in a slump.
(As usual, his room was always full of alcohol and the smell of women.)
"Are you the leader of the organization that wiped out my organization's members?"
"Yes, and the one who will cut off your head."
"Haha, how confident you are."
'Of course, because I'm dealing with a crazy person."
"Ho~ what does that mean?"
"Only a madman would allow himself to walk into the enemy's trap on purpose. You must be a masochist."
"Heh, then you must be the same. Even though you know that, you still came alone."
Although right now we shouldn't know each other, but at that moment we had the same thoughts.
""Interesting!""
And with that word as the beginning, the fight between the two began.
I immediately lunged forward, and Cid also lunged forward without hesitation.
And just like a normal fight, our swords collided to spark a small flame.
In stat, I clearly lost to Cid but in technique I far exceeded Cid.
I used the pulling force to minimize the clash of the two swords. If our swords really collided then I would lose instantly.
"Might as well..."
I then retreated, and threw a dozen needles coated in poison.
As I expected, Cid dodged my attack with ease.
"Don't you want a fair fight?"
"Don't joke, how can we fight fairly if our stat difference is so far."
"Hahaha, that's right. Then how about you just shut up and let me kill you."
"In your dreams!"
If you think that needle was an attack, then you're wrong.
I then cast ice elemental magic.
[Ice Bullet]
The poison in the needle instantly froze and shot towards Cid's back.
"Oops, that was close."
Cid deflected the Ice bullet made of poison easily.
"Tsk, instincts are too good for a middle-class knight."
"Haha, but thanks to this instinct I always survive."
"Then it must be a coincidence, because your instincts today will be useless against me."
I then lunged back at Cid, and Cid set up a defensive stance.
(A good stance, but!)
[Semi-Kai]
I used [Semi-Kai], a weakened version of the [Kai] technique to engage in an attack battle with Cid.
With the [Semi-Kai] technique, I was able to increase my stat quite a lot even though it wasn't on par with Cid's stat but it was enough. Besides, the activation of this technique is quite long.
"Do you think you can break through my defenses-"
Before Cid finished his words, I immediately attacked with Nifl and Cid parried.
Then Cid started attacking and I parried, then I attacked again and Cid parried, then Cid started attacking and I parried again...
Attack, parry, attack, parry, attack, parry, attack, parry, attack, parry, attack, parry, attack, parry, attack, parry, attack, parry, attack, parry...
As we continued to strike and parry without either of us inflicting any wounds. Cid started smiling and looked very happy.
"Interesting, interesting, very interesting!!!!"
"Haha, noisy. Stop that disgusting smile from your face."
"Fuhaha, you should look in the mirror first. You look like you're enjoying yourself the most."
"What are you talking about?"
Although my mind resists but my feelings don't. This feeling I'm feeling is, unmistakably, pleasure....
At that moment, Nifl and Cid noticed a change in Zend. Zend's red eyes that were previously burning with a small amount of light were currently burning very brightly.
And at the same time, the activation of the [Semi-Kai] technique that should have ended earlier returned Zend's power to the original but Zend's attack did not weaken at all but instead became stronger, sharper and deadlier.
"Hahahaha!!! Unbelievable, I didn't expect to meet someone who has a resemblance to me."
"Don't equate me with you. Haak!"
With that shout, I launched an attack right at Cid's shoulder.
"Hah...hah...hah..."
"Hah...hah...hah..."
"I've hurt you..."
"If you think so, then look at your stomach."
I then looked at my stomach, blood was coming out of my stomach.
"Crazy, that's quite dangerous."
"Me too. If I hadn't deflected your attack earlier, my hand would've been severed."
"Haha..."
"Hehe."
We laughed at each other, even though we were currently enemies but the feeling I felt like in episode 1 seemed to come back.
If I could be given time, I would probably invite Cid to join my organization. But since Cid has touched my people, I as a Wolfled noble, I can't let Cid live. Even if it's my former partner in episode 1.
"It's time to get serious..."
"You're right..."
Cid and I set up our attack stance for the first time.
Although my body is in pain from the effects of the [Semi-Kai] technique but this pleasant feeling far outweighs this pain.
And I must end this pleasure in the most pleasant way as well.
At that time, for the first time. I used my original technique without the help of pills like before. With this weak body, I used a technique that could destroy my body instantly if it failed.
But I wasn't afraid, because I didn't want this fun thing to end!
With that, I uttered the name of this technique.
[Kai]