Qin Yu paused.
Wait a minute.
Didn't they agree to go for a walk and chat at first?
They were laughing and talking just moments ago, discussing the Asase Shrine.
How did it suddenly turn into a sword fight!
"Lord Qin Yu, please don't be surprised."
Fox Shrine Palace, who had intended to astonish Qin Yu, showed a slightly proud smile.
*Shing—!*
A flash of cold light, accompanied by the clang of lightning and steel.
Fox Shrine Palace drew the tachi at her waist with a spirited posture.
She raised her flawless, alluring face, her eyes sparkling with vitality.
"Since the distant past, miko have borne the responsibility of vanquishing evil spirits and protecting Inazuma."
"Who says miko can only use magic?"
As the representative of the divine presence in the mortal realm, the Grand Priestess was almost synonymous with gentleness and dignity.
But...
Who knew that both the current and previous Grand Priestesses were troublemakers in private, anything but sedate?
Every mage harbored a desire for close-quarters combat.
Fox Shrine Palace was no exception.
"...It's this sword."
Qin Yu murmured, his gaze drawn to the tachi entwined with fierce lightning.
The tachi, rumored to be a gift from the Electro Archon, was now named "Light of Foliar Incision."
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Kujou Sara, who also looked surprised.
If it was just to spar in front of Sara, there was no need to bring out the real deal, was there?
"Sara, you..."
Just as Qin Yu opened his mouth, intending to ask Sara to persuade Fox Shrine Palace.
"As expected of Lord Qin Yu, so thoughtful..."
Kujou Sara's gaze was respectful, murmuring to herself as if she understood everything.
No wonder Lord Fox Shrine Palace had invited her to Asase Shrine in Lord Qin Yu's name before.
So you had already seen through it.
Lately, she had indeed encountered perplexing difficulties in her training.
Her swordsmanship had reached a bottleneck, making further progress impossible.
She had replicated the techniques passed down from the Electro Archon flawlessly, yet still...
This brought Kujou Sara a sense of frustration she hadn't felt in a long time.
Come to think of it.
Before meeting Lord Qin Yu, although she was the General of the Shogunate Army and possessed Tengu blood,
In reality, she was just a warrior with a Vision.
Her strength surpassed that of ordinary Vision users, but that was all.
The next level...
Truly powerful Tengu could set up formations to suppress the Raiden, lasting for a thousand years.
Kujou Sara knew she still had a long way to go.
But after meeting Lord Qin Yu...
She had not only obtained Sacred Sakura petals that could awaken her bloodline's power,
But also learned of the mysterious and physique-enhancing "[One-Punch Man Saitama Training Method]."
Although she couldn't complete all the poses due to the burden on her chest, making the training results imperfect,
She believed she would become stronger and stronger.
As long as she earnestly studied and learned from Lord Qin Yu, she would surely succeed.
With this thought, Kujou Sara's expression turned solemn, and she spoke:
"Lord Qin Yu, you don't need to worry, I understand everything."
Let her observe and learn properly.
"You understand again..."
Qin Yu's face darkened, and he couldn't help but complain.
This Kujou Sara was too serious!
Qin Yu, also a serious person, had met his match.
With that, he let out a long sigh, and lightning appeared in his hand.
"Alright, let's settle this with swordsmanship."
Dreamer's Will appeared in his hand.
After so much closeness, it was time to get some exercise.
...
"Lord Qin Yu, please begin."
Fox Shrine Palace smiled slightly, holding her sword before her with both hands.
An expert's move immediately revealed their skill.
Just looking at her simple and flawless stance, one could tell she was a master swordsman.
But unfortunately, she had encountered...
"No need to hold back, just attack."
Qin Yu stood in place and said softly.
This was a good opportunity to try that out.
[Ding, 5-star character Constellation activated.]
[Kamisato Ayaka's Constellation VI: Stolen Moments]
[Every 10 seconds, Charged Attack damage is increased by 298%. The effect will clear 0.5 seconds after the Charged Attack hits and the timer will restart.]
Silently, a trace of ice-blue light flickered on his wrist.
The Constellation countdown began.
"...You only have ten seconds to attack."
Qin Yu said with a smile.
"Heh, it seems Lord Qin Yu is very confident."
Fox Shrine Palace murmured, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly.
The tip of her blade pointed forward, and Electro energy stirred restlessly.
If one were to be deceived by her foxy appearance and hold back carelessly.
...They would suffer greatly.
The moment this thought flashed.
"!"
With a light shout, Fox Shrine Palace exerted force at her feet and took a step forward.
Her graceful figure erupted with astonishing speed, turning into a nimble afterimage.
A cold gleam flashed, slashing towards Qin Yu.
A formidable straight-cut.
"Well met."
Qin Yu's gaze sharpened, and Dreamer's Will fiercely slashed upward.
*Clang—!!*
Sparks flew, and lightning roared.
The two separated with a single contact and then vanished from their positions simultaneously.
"Hah!"
Fox Shrine Palace's movements were graceful and agile, pressing forward step by step with a fierce sword style.
Qin Yu easily deflected it.
Since the beautiful lady was so proactive, he naturally had to be gentler.
As they exchanged blows, the light on his wrist grew brighter.
"As expected of Lord Qin Yu, handling it with ease."
Kujou Sara's spirit was focused, intently watching Qin Yu's figure on the field.
Just then.
*Bang!*
Fox Shrine Palace suddenly lifted her slender, beautiful leg and kicked Qin Yu.
Her miko's long skirt fluttered, revealing a glimpse of beautiful scenery like a fleeting glimpse, truly stunning.
The foxy lady attacked unfairly, resorting to a sneak attack.
"Is this what you call a sword fight?"
Qin Yu grabbed her slender calf wrapped in white socks, his face darkening.
No restraint, where are you kicking!
However, the foxy lady's little tricks didn't stop there.
Her fluffy, soft fox tail suddenly swept towards Qin Yu.
He couldn't possibly block it with his sword.
Qin, holding Fox Shrine Palace's ankle, had no way to dodge and could only take it head-on.
"Cheating is a privilege of girls~"
[Compared to that child Yae Miko, whose tail do you prefer?]
Her gentle and sweet words sent a ripple through his heart.
Qin Yu instinctively let go.
But soon, a warning bell sounded in his mind.
As the first Grand Priestess, Fox Shrine Palace's magical prowess was undeniable.
Not good, it's a charm!
In his vision, the lightning intensified.
The cold glint of Light of Foliar Incision instantly closed in.
"Lord Qin Yu, I'm going to win~"
Fox Shrine Palace's lips curved upward.
However...
"Ten seconds are up."
"Playtime is over."
Her beautiful eyes trembled at the calm voice, and her fox ears perked up sharply.
In her sight.
Qin Yu's sword moved.
A terrifying sense of crisis made the white-haired fox instantly bristle.
Unfortunately, her reaction was already too late.
*Shing—!*
A sharp sword light flashed in an instant.
All her little tricks became useless.
This was an absolute disparity in strength.
The outcome of the duel was decided from the very beginning.
*Clang!*
Light of Foliar Incision flew out of her hand and landed in the distance.
"Mm."
The immense force sent Fox Shrine Palace stumbling back several steps, about to fall.
But the next second, she fell into a broad, reassuring embrace.
"..."
Fox Shrine Palace's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyes slowly widened.
Blue sky, white clouds.
And a man with a concerned expression.
"Are you alright?"
Qin Yu gently put his arm around Fox Shrine Palace's shoulder and lowered his head to ask softly.
Around them.
The ground was crisscrossed with ravines, and the surrounding trees were cut in half.
The beauty in his arms was, of course, unharmed.
"Lord Qin Yu."
Fox Shrine Palace murmured softly, her eyes filled with awe.
"As expected... you won this time."