Chapter 68: – The First Letter (68)

༺ The First Letter (68) ༻

Both girls bolted forward. Their opponent was a colossal wolf that towered at a height of approximately 3 meters. With fur that was as black as the darkest night, it fixed its sharp, blue eyes on the prey running towards itself.

Krrrung.

A menacing growl resonated out from its throat.

The first one to make a move was Seria. Her sword aura drew multiple trajectories in an instant: bottom left to top right, top to bottom, and bottom right to top left.

Multiple streaks of blue aura created a mirage-like blur as ripped through the air, making it difficult to discern which one was the real strike. The swordsmanship unfolding before them could be said to be the root of the Yurdina family.

It was the rumored “Illusory Sword of the Celestial Golden Lion”.

Its name was derived from the multiple trajectories that were drawn like a lion’s claw and was a technique that wasn’t to be used unless absolutely necessary so as to prevent the truth of its hidden strike from leaking.

The fact that Seria used her family’s secret technique was a sign that the situation was dire.

It was a technique that required careful consideration even in a life-or-death situation. It wasn’t something to be used as an opener for the first strike. Yet, the fact was that she was currently unleashing the Illusory Sword.

It might have been that she decided there wouldn’t be another chance. Their opponent was a monstrous beast that could move in erratic ways that defied the very laws of physics. Even their last hope, Senior Elsie’s lightning magic was nearly rendered ineffective.

“Defeat” surfaced in Seria’s mind and she tightly clenched her teeth to fortify her resolve. It was then that the beast opened its mouth.

Its action was unexpected. I didn’t know why it would open its mouth with a sword speeding towards it, but it was nevertheless an opportune moment to strike the beast’s vulnerable flesh.

Seria didn’t miss the window and instinctively changed her sword’s trajectory. But in the next moment, a howl burst forth from the beast.