The Absolute Godspeed of Infinite Worlds

Chapter 683 - 683

"Did you know, Yuudai?"Byakuya Jougasaki immediately cast an inquisitive gaze forward.

Ahead of them stood a young man with proud bearing.

His 180cm height paired with robust muscles made him appear as powerfully built as a tiger, especially those eyes of his - their scorching intensity seemed capable of piercing through any prey.

"It's simply that he's become stronger, far stronger than the Uncrowned Sword King!"

His eyes shone with intense focus as they locked onto Aurora.

"You can see through the Uncrowned Sword King's level of strength, yet you can't comprehend Aurora - that's the proof!"

Byakuya Jougasaki fell silent.

Indeed.

He could clearly perceive the sharp aura surrounding Kurogane Ikki, but from Eiji, he couldn't detect even the slightest hint of a threatening presence.

This was extremely unusual, because he knew full well that with Aurora's strength, it was impossible for him to pose no threat at all.

"Has he really surpassed him by that much?"

Yet he still found it hard to believe.

Just how much stronger than the Uncrowned Sword King would one need to be, for someone who could comprehend the Uncrowned Sword King to be unable to grasp even the slightest bit about Aurora?

"But if Yuudai feels such strong fighting spirit, it seems likely to be true."

Byakuya Jougasaki stole a subtle glance at the young man at the front and sighed inwardly.

This year's Seven Star Sword Art Festival was truly filled with monsters!

"Momiji, he's your junior disciple, right? Haven't you spoken with him?"

Byakuya Jougasaki shifted his gaze, his eyes settling on the girl beside him.

Momiji Asagi.

Last year's third place winner in the Seven Star Sword Art Festival, disciple of the God of War, who perfectly blended supernatural abilities and swordsmanship with her flame sword technique, possessing exceptional strength.

"Not at all."

Momiji Asagi shook her head with a frustrated expression.

"I seriously doubt whether this junior disciple even knows he has a senior sister like me?"

"I see..."

He said no more.

Regardless, he needed to gather more information about competitors like Aurora.

Only then could his Complete Mastery reach its maximum potential!

Incidentally.

Byakuya Jougasaki, last year's runner-up in the Seven Star Sword Art Festival, excelled at tactics that toyed with enemies like a cat playing with mice. His strength was second only to last year's champion - Yuudai Moroboshi.

Just then, a commotion reached the ears of the three.

"It seems some disturbance has occurred."

The young man at the front, called Yuudai, suddenly narrowed his eyes coldly.

The atmosphere surrounding him instantly transformed, like a tiger released from its cage.

...

"These are this year's competitors?"

The moment he stepped through the door.

While everyone was sizing them up, Eiji's gaze quickly swept across all present.

Most of these people were seeing for the first time, though there were also some familiar faces.

"This generation is indeed much stronger than before."

Eiji nodded inwardly.

Although Akatsuki Academy's participation had raised this year's Seven Star Sword Art Festival's difficulty by more than one level, even without Akatsuki Academy, the quality of this year's student knights seemed exceptionally high.

Just judging by their presence alone, there were no less than three masters at the level of last year's champion.

And this was excluding Akatsuki Academy.

As for Akatsuki Academy -

Eiji suddenly felt a scorching gaze upon him.

The girl who had been idling by the wall suddenly sharpened her gaze upon seeing the figures entering the doorway.

She then strode over with heavy footsteps.

"I haven't even come looking for you, yet you seek me out instead?"

Eiji narrowed his eyes.

His expression instantly turned dangerous.

Approaching them was a girl with disheveled golden hair.

Her upper body was startlingly bare, covered only by a dirty apron stained with various paints, exposing large areas of skin. Her overall appearance was undeniably provocative.

She quickly moved away from the wall and stopped before Eiji.

The atmosphere in the room immediately grew tense, with the Kurogane Siblings watching her with heightened alertness.

As members of the group that attacked Hagun Academy, they certainly recognized this woman!

"Bloodstained Da Vinci, what business do you have here?"

Touka stepped forward, her sharp, blade-like gaze piercing the girl across from her.

Sara Bloodlily.

Her title was "Bloodstained Da Vinci." On the surface, she was a C-rank Blazer who manipulated the concept of color, but in reality, she was an A-rank Blazer capable of interfering with reality through her paintings!

Among Akatsuki Academy, she was one of the three strongest individuals!

"I'm not here for you."

Sara's face was tense.

She completely ignored Touka's hostility, her burning gaze fixed solely on Eiji.

"I only want him!"

Her body temperature rose, her heartbeat and blood flow quickened, and two blushes appeared on her cheeks.

She radiated a palpable heat.

Whether they understood the situation or not, everyone present concluded that this woman had fallen for Eiji.

The Kurogane Siblings exchanged glances, finding it absurd.

Were they supposed to turn one of the enemy's key players right before the battle?

Touka immediately went on high alert.

Completely oblivious to their reactions, Sara continued staring at Eiji, her expression growing increasingly infatuated as her hands unconsciously reached toward him.

Eiji's eyes darkened slightly.

"What are you doing?"

Touka suddenly inserted herself between them, glaring at Sara with murderous intent.

Golden sparks danced through her hair, as if ready to shoot out at any moment.

A dangerous atmosphere instantly enveloped the space.

"My apologies, that was abrupt of me."

Sara finally snapped back to reality.

She bowed apologetically to both of them and withdrew her hands.

"The last couple times we met, I was somewhat... unrestrained. I've been reflecting on that, and I'm sorry. If you require compensation, I'm willing to cover the costs."

This woman... was actually being polite?

Eiji was surprised.

During their previous encounters, this woman had been determined to have him by any means necessary, which had left him with a poor impression.

Though her figure was quite impressive.

Touka and Kurogane Ikki were equally surprised.

How to put it.

At least compared to the unapproachable Kurogane Ouma, the inexplicably strange Amane Shinomiya, the maliciously addicted Reisen Hiraga, and the intensely murderous Tatara Yui, Sara seemed somewhat more likable.

"Are you asking for our forgiveness?"

Eiji finally spoke.

"Even though you did those things to us not long ago?"

His tone was far from friendly.

Their direct assault on Hagun Academy had destroyed most of the school and nearly wiped out their representative fighters.

This wasn't a grudge that could be easily dismissed!

"Well, it's not like anyone died."

Sara scratched her cheek, appearing somewhat dull.

"So you're saying I should be grateful you didn't go all out and kill me?"

Eiji's lips twisted into a sneer, the chill in his eyes intensifying.

"Well, we were all holding back during that battle, weren't we?"

Sara hesitated for a moment before letting out a weak sigh.

She seemed to find this conversation quite troublesome.

"From start to finish, we kept our spiritual armaments in Fantasy Form. That was actually intentional."