It was the strongest sword skill among Kirito's two-sword-style skills, surpassing Starlight's sixteen-hit combo and reaching an extraordinary twenty-seven-hit combo.
Apart from Heathcliff's exclusive skill "Holy Sword", this is probably the strongest move in the entire game.
Even if it's a boss on a special floor, Kirito with this move may not be incapable of defeating him.
It's a pity that what he is facing now can be said to be one of the only two 'bugs' in this game.
In the fighting arena, the ultra-high-speed sword light continued to stir up dust, and the metal collision sound from the sword body became louder and louder.
Carrying an irresistible momentum, Kirito's sword swing speed once again exceeded the limit that could be achieved in the past.
(More than her!)
Looking at the surprise on the Jue Sword girl's face and the marks on her arm by the sword blade, the young swordsman felt happy when he saw that the attack was effective.
The anxiety that he had been unable to break through the opponent's defense gradually disappeared, and Kirito, who planned to pursue the victory, continued to move forward.
But soon, he realized that he was still too naive.
Except for the first few attacks, the opponent's defense once again became impenetrable.
Yuuki was clearly using a single sword, but she was able to steadily catch every slash he struck.
(Is the gap really that big...)
This thought came to mind involuntarily.
Although the combo skills in his hand were still fast and fierce, the feeling of powerlessness with little effect had already appeared in the young man's heart.
Perhaps, this is the end that his sword can reach now.
…
("Solar eclipse"...)
On the other side, as the opponent of the two-sword swordsman, Yuuki didn't expect that she would be the target of Kirito's move first.
In this situation, it was as if she had taken the place of Heathcliff and staged a decisive battle with Kirito in advance.
But for Yuuki, this is also a good opportunity.
Because she has been using a one-handed sword to this day, she has never forgotten her original intention and honed her skills.
(...The regret of not being able to complete the other world will be realized here!)
Not only does Kirito have the idea of showing off with her in his subconscious, but she also wants to confirm her gains through Kirito.
After all, crushing by strength and winning by skill are completely different.
Therefore, Yuuki did not use her bug state from the beginning, but was dueling as an 'ordinary player'.
Facing the continuous attacks, the girl who has mastered the rhythm of the battle is swimming in the light of the sword.
I'm worried that I don't have anyone to try the "sword skills" I learned while fighting the Death boss.
"...Kirito, do you know? Human beings have to face the shackles of time and the containers that bind their souls. This is the law of the world."
"...?"
As if she was explaining why, the black-haired girl who shot back Kirito's last sword suddenly smiled meaningfully.
"But once we get rid of the shackles, don't you think it's worth looking forward to what kind of future we can go to?"
The concept of time becomes blurred, and consciousness is "imprisoned" in this imaginary world. In a certain way, isn't it just like getting rid of the bondage?
Even though he couldn't understand Yuuki's words, it didn't stop Kirito from feeling the aura that was gradually building up on him.
Just like when he used "Solar Eclipse" before, it was even worse.
"Then……"
His body suddenly became sticky, and Kirito suddenly felt as if the girl in front of him was out of tune with the world.
Everything has exceeded his knowledge.
"This is the 'answer' I found in this world!"
Along with the words, what fell head-on was a simple and unpretentious sword.
There is no dazzling light when the "Sword Skill" is activated, nor is the sword speed exceeding the limit.
but.
Can't escape.
I don't know why, Kirito feels this way.
Or to describe it more accurately, no matter how he dodges, the opponent will still hit his intuition.
This is the "sword skill" that truly belongs to Yuuki.
its name
——"Tianquan".
By analyzing someone's theory, although it was only for a short moment, she did interfere with the flow of time with her extraordinary will.
After trying to no avail, Kirito felt unexpectedly calm in the face of this unavoidable attack.
"No!! Yuuki——!!"
"Hey! Kirito!!"
Seeing the young swordsman who suddenly gave up resistance, all the spectators started to commotion, shouting their names.
(finished……)
(…)
(…………?)
However, after a few breaths, the expected attack that crossed him did not come. The tip of the sword stopped in front of him, and the clear voice of the girl came out.
"Why are you putting on such a farewell look like a tragic protagonist? You don't really think I'm going to kill you, do you?"
"Forehead……"
She's not really here to fight to the death.
It’s okay to say that this guy is too involved in the drama. Why do the people in the stands think that he will take action...
Noticing the commotion just now, the Jue Sword Girl, who felt a subtle loss in her heart, took back her weapon.
"I won again this time, Kirito."
Glancing at the dueling hurdle above the two of them, Yuuki put on her usual confident smile.
If no one 'dies', the outcome will be determined based on blood volume.
"..."
"Ah, I lost."
In every aspect...
The young man lying on his back looked at the sky and was filled with emotion.
As the duel came to an end, the invisible barrier blocking everyone's fate completely disappeared, and everyone jumped off the stands.
The one who shouted loudest was naturally a certain fallen warrior with a red turban.
He rushed to Kirito who was sitting up and grabbed his neck. Completely ignoring the unbearable expression on the swordsman boy's face, Klein said excitedly.
"You guy, why are you running to fight to the death with Miss Yuuki when you have nothing to do? If you hurt someone, we [Arcadia Guards] will not forgive you!"
"Also! What was that last move just now? Why have I never seen you use it?! It was so cool!"
The barrage of questions made Kirito smile bitterly. He was obviously the loser, right?
"But then again, why did you give up suddenly just now?"
"No, actually..."
Sure enough, from the perspective of others, there was no doubt that Kirito let the situation slip in the final battle and 'gave' the victory to Yuuki.
Anyway, Jue Sword Girl doesn't care about this kind of false reputation.
No longer concerned about Kirito and the others' "friendly" exchanges, Yuuki waved to Yui, who was looking at the entrance with her little head.
Then he turned around and looked at his companions, just in time to see Suguha running over quickly with a resentful look on her face and her onee-sama with an "inexplicably bright" smile.
At this moment, Yuuki always felt that Asuna and the others who were following behind were signaling that she was asking for blessings.