Chapter 71

The still ignorant girl just repeated the old man's words without knowing the true meaning. In response, the old man just smiled. He did not expect his granddaughter to understand this now, but just wanted her to remember these words first.

"Yes, our family has been fighting for this prophecy for thousands of years, but there has yet to be a swordsman who can resonate with the fire of the Fire Sword and ignite it, so..."

The old man put down the forging hammer in his hand and lovingly touched the girl's smooth blue-silver hair.

"If you can see such a person one day, please help her and lead the world to a good ending, Miku."

…

"The holy sword that leads the story to the end, is this also a prophecy of the Yuxiao clan?"

Qi Zui asked after listening.

"Well, Itsuka Shiori is different from the previous Fire Swordsmen. The way she obtained the Fire Sword Agni was not inheritance, but the Flame Sword Agni chose her."

Stroking the sound gun sword Xiyin on her waist, Miku's eyes became determined.

"She is the most likely person to become the existence in the prophecy, so this time I want to confirm it myself, using the method between swordsmen."

"That's it."

Qi Zui looked at his old friend's eyes and sighed helplessly.

"Then there's nothing we can do. Just go ahead and leave the Sword of Truth to me."

"……Thanks."

Miku felt a little sorry, because her words basically made it clear that if Shizhi was that person, she would jump over to him.

"Hmph, who do you think I am? Besides, without you, the only elder of the generation, the North District would be my one-stop shop. It feels good to think about it."

Qi Zui proudly puffed up her chest and pretended to be very happy. Miku just patted her shoulder gratefully. 】

Paramecium: Wow, we are also adult lolita. This Seven Sins is too reliable. It is both considerate and reliable. Is this the gap between people?

The last lesson: I hope someone of her kind can learn from her and at least stop using college funds to buy comics and games.

Pure Love God of War: Well, although my lovely granddaughter is very cute now, she really should learn from other people’s children.

The cutest person in the world: ...If you don’t persecute me, will I die?

Fake Witch: Is this really me? Can I be so good?

Rabbit Hermit: It must be possible, Miss Seven Sins is also a good girl.

I want to touch Qian Yu Yu Zhan: Fire Flame Sword Agni is indeed very special. There is a language with it as the protagonist. Why exactly?

[Fantasy Bookstore·Wukawachi, Shiori and Yoshino are receiving a special guest.

The woman wears white fashionable clothes and has long black hair. Shiori and Yoshino can often see Imoto Suzumi, the younger sister of the big-eating twin sisters, on TV shows.

"Can you really find the missing Asami for me?"

Imoto Suzume's face looked a little haggard, and it was obvious that her sister's disappearance yesterday had put a lot of pressure on her.

"Don't worry, Miss Suzumei, please tell me everything. I promise you that I will definitely bring your sister back."

Shizhi nodded solemnly, showing that he took this matter very seriously.

In fact, in recent days, she, Yoshino and Mana have been investigating many cases of missing persons. Shiori clenched his fists tightly when he thought that so many people might have been killed. There is anger in my heart that is about to burst out.

And this Miss Imoto Suzumi is the family member of the victim brought by Yoshino. Originally, Yoshino was scheduled to publish an interview with the two popular big eaters in the magazine next week, but due to the disappearance of one of them, She left it alone, but it also made Yoshino notice her.

"The thing is like this. My sister and I were supposed to participate in a show yesterday, but when the agreed time came, my sister didn't show up. The crew and I tried every method to contact her, so we had to call the police."

"Where do you think she disappeared?"

"She was probably missing at home. I went home and checked. Neither my sister nor I had any fewer shoes when we went out. That means at least my sister stayed at home before the accident."

Suzumi recalled the information she had and showed a sad expression.

"If you really have a way, please be sure to find her. Without my sister, I would have no meaning of existence..."

"Um?"

Shizhi noticed something unusual in Suzumi's words and asked.

"Why do you say that?"

"...An agent once told my sister and I that we are able to achieve our current results simply because we are exactly the same, with exactly the same appearance, exactly the same personality, and exactly the same appetite. It is precisely because we have the same We are two identical people, so we can stand out from other big eaters. If we are different, the audience and fans will be disappointed with us."

Imoto Suzume lowered her head and looked at her trembling hands.

"There is no such thing."

A calloused hand that had been writing for a long time held Imoto Suzumi's hand. She looked up and Shiori was smiling at her.

"No one in this world is exactly the same. The success of you and Miss Asami relies on your own strength. Even if you don't deliberately maintain the same persona, the meaning of your existence will not disappear. The ending of your own story should be It’s up to you to decide.”

Shiori's words brought Imoto Suzumi's panicked heart back to calm, and she stood up with a smile and bowed to Shiori.

"Okay, thank you, Teacher Wuhe. Please take care of my sister's affairs."

"Well, just leave it to me."]

112: Rhythm of the Holy Blade

[Shiori and Yoshino launched an investigation into Asami Imoto.

According to the information provided by Jinna, Megiddo who was transformed from a human will more or less retain some of the host's personality and obsessions.

Like Megiddo, which Kusakabe Ryouko transformed into before, its actual range of activities is basically consistent with its counterpart's range of activities in the human period.

So Shizhi and the two planned to visit some restaurants that the twins often go to.

But unfortunately, before the two of them had investigated for long, someone came to them.

"Miku-chan, Nanisei-chan..."

Seeing the menacing Sound Swordsman and Earth Swordsman, Yoshino stood up angrily and stood in front of Shiori like an old hen guarding her young.

"That's enough! Shiori-chan didn't betray you. She has been working hard to fight Megiddo and fulfill her duties as a swordsman until today! It's you, do you know how many people have disappeared recently? Why don't you come to help? But he only wants to bully Shiori-chan!"

"Sorry, little girl, we are here for other things today."

Qisui sighed and glanced at Miku behind him. Miku understood the idea and pulled out the sound blunderbuss sword Xiyin and pointed it at Shizhi.

"Fight with me, Holy Blade, I want to confirm something."

"Woo! This is just for fighting..."

Just when Yoshino felt like she was about to explode with anger and was about to rush forward with fists waving, Shiori held her shoulders, shook her head and stepped forward.

"It's okay, Yoshino-chan. This is something I have to face. If I don't show my awareness, we will never be a true partner. In the past, I took it too much for granted. We only fought side by side a few times. It is far from enough. The bond between partners is not something that can be established so easily."]

Wang Yang: Have you grown to this point? With this understanding of bonds, if Ms. Shizhi is a duelist, I really want to have an exciting duel with her!

Mortal Bones: Yugi, you are right! Wow wow wow, so touching.

The great teacher’s dead fish eyes: Even if you are betrayed, do you still want to establish a bond with them? This must be the real thing.

[Equip the driver and fantasy driving book, Shizhi looks at Miku who is waiting for him.

"I'm about to fuck you, Miku-chan!"

"Come on, Holy Blade!"

"Transform!" x2

"Fire draws out the sword! Three volumes of Fiery!"

"Guns, swords, bullets! Tin music!"

Flames and music intertwined as the two swordsmen rushed towards each other and slashed with their swords.

Metal and iron clashed, and every sword strike Shiori swung at Miku was calmly received by the latter. Even the sword flashes remained one-handed during several confrontations.

Watching Shiori's movements of swinging the sword, Miku felt a little surprised. From the opponent's moves, she saw the appearance of Origami and Tohka.

So it turns out that this talent, because I have not received any systematic study of sword skills, has turned into a sponge that can absorb any sword skills?

Miku nodded secretly and tried to speed up the attack rhythm in her hands.

Feeling the increasing pressure from the opponent, Shizhi had to use the power of fantasy books to make up for this gap.

A falcon formed from flames appeared, hovered around Miku and began to interfere with her.

When the opponent was distracted, Shizhi raised his left hand, and the red golden cudgel lengthened like a bullet and shot out. Even though Miku reacted at the last moment to block it with her sword, she was still pushed ten meters away.

"Now!"

Thinking that the opportunity was inevitable, Shizhi sheathed his sword like a driver, and the scorching flames gathered in it before he pulled it out, and slashes of fire followed one after another.

"Fire draws the sword! Three volumes of slashing! Fi-fi-fi-fire!"

However, what she didn't expect was that this determined attack would make Miku's face darken under her mask.

"No! No! No! Holy Blade, I can't hear anything from your sword!"

Just like dancing, Miku's steps became agile and elegant. She used the blade of the sound gun sword Xiyin to cooperate with the power of music to guide the attack of the holy blade, and then returned it directly after spinning.

"Well!"

Not expecting Miku's move, Corporal Shiori was caught off guard and could only take the attack forcefully. He was knocked back several meters before neutralizing his own attack. 】

Haunted by evil spirits: The attack is actually returned! Isn’t that Wang Jian’s skill?

Universe New Yinliu: No, although the effects are very similar, they are two completely different things. Wang Jian's one is the special ability of the holy sword, while the one of Lord Yuxiao is pure sword skill and technology. The crystallization is really amazing. It makes me want to compete with this person.

Wave dodge: At the age of less than 30, swordsmanship has reached its peak. Miss Shiori is the same. She can absorb the advantages of their swordsmanship and use it for her own purposes after fighting alongside her companions a few times. All the swordsmen in the Holy Blade World have Is it such a monster?

["If you are so strong, Miku-chan."

Although she was hit by her own attack, Shiori was still happy for the opponent's strength, but when she looked at Miku again, she felt dissatisfaction coming from under that mask.

"Holy Blade, you rely too much on the power of the fantasy control book. Although it is indeed an inaccessible part of the swordsman, it is not enough! Let me pour your soul, your belief, and everything you have into the Flaming Sword. In the fire! Let me hear the sound of you and your holy sword!"

"My everything……"

Shizhi fell into thinking, and the scenes from the previous confrontation emerged in his mind.

Yes, looking back now, there is something in Miku's sword that she does not have, and because of the lack of that, the "weight" of the swords held by Shiori and Miku can be said to be completely different.

After sharing the key, Shizhi smiled bitterly and took the fantasy driving books of "Storm Falcon" and "Journey to the West" from the drive, and transformed back into the most basic Dragon of Courage form.

"Shiori-chan, what are you doing?"

Yoshino was a little anxious when she saw Shiori's move, because from her point of view as an ordinary person, shouldn't she switch to a stronger dragon-marked knight form at this time?

"That's enough, Yoshino-chan."

Shaking her head at her friend, Shiori looked at Miku who was waiting for her again.

"I'm sorry, Miku-chan, for keeping you waiting. This time it's true. I will let you see my consciousness."

"bring it on!"

Seeing the change in Shiori's aura, Miku's frown relaxed and she revealed a beautiful smile that was worthy of her former status as a popular idol.

"One move determines the outcome. I will put all my energy into this blow!"

"oh!"

Both sides activated their killing blows at the same time, and the slashes of fire and sound intertwined. When the sword blades touched, the clear sword cry sounded, echoing in Miku's ears.

This time, she finally heard it, a symphony full of courage and awareness.

And it was in this moment of confusion that Shiori's sword broke through Miku's attack, cutting a spark on her breastplate and knocking her to the ground.

It's just that Miku no longer has the time to care about these small things, because in her eyes, the Fiery Sword Fiery Fire is emitting a faint red light at this moment.

Like a torch in the darkness. 】

113: Drag into chaos

[The brilliance of the fire sword was fleeting. Except for Miku, who had been staring at the holy sword since the beginning of the battle, even Shizhi himself, a swordsman of fire, did not notice this small change.

Miku lay on the ground and stretched out her hand blankly in the direction of the Fire Sword, as if to grab something.

"Um, Miku-chan, are you okay?"

Seeing Miku who had not gotten up even though she had not released her transformation, Shizhi asked a little uneasily.

However, Miku didn't respond to her. It wasn't until Qi Sin, who couldn't bear it, stepped forward and kicked her on the shoulder that she came to her senses.