I Was the Strongest Sword God in My Past Life

part 42

[Welcome to Battle Survival.]

As soon as Jian entered the gate, he was greeted by a blue hologram window.

[Shout ‘Status Window’ to view your current character’s information.]

“Status Window.”

Following the hologram’s guidance, another hologram floated up beside Jian.

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Name: Jian

Age: 17

Unique Trait: Sword Deity (검신)

Effect: If you defeat an opponent with a sword, you gain 500 Mp.

Health [ 4.2 / 10 ]

Speed [ 5 / 10 ]

Mana [ 3.3 / 10 ]

Mp [ 423 / 3300 ]

Costume: Pitch-Black Martial Attire

[Stigma: Black Fragrance]

[Magical Tool: Sword of Corruption]

[Magical Mechanism]

1 – Anti-Magic (Rank: S),

2 – Close Quarters Slash (RANK: Ex)

[Skills]

1 – Sensory Synchronization

*Accelerates your thoughts.

2 – Moon Blade

*Infuses your sword with Qi.

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‘Is it indeed my unique trait, the Sword God?’

The Sword God was not a mere trait.

It was a coveted cheat-like trait in this event, where one could supply Mp through combat. The given criteria were quite simple.

[Trait – Sword God]

[Acquisition Method: A trait awarded to the participant with the highest understanding of the sword.]

Of course, the criteria are measured by the AI implanted in the virtual gate, so it’s fair.

‘Understanding of the sword, huh? Good. I like it.’

Jien learned the essence of the sword from the Sword God of District 3 in his previous life.

Though the spacetime is different, the teachings continued due to the unknown called the gate.

Even if it’s a game, having someone else take the title of Sword God was something he couldn’t allow.

“But… Pitch-Black Martial Attire? What’s this?”

It was then that Jien looked down.

Draped over his body was not a school uniform, but a black martial attire that one would wear in District 3.

“Is it because of the broadcast? Can’t be helped.”

Just then, a new hologram window popped up in front of Ji-en.

[Shout ‘Pocket’ to check the information of stored items.]

“Pocket.”

[Pocket List]

1 – Biscuits [Quantity: 3]

2 – Water [Quantity: 3]

3 – Mana Drink 500 [Quantity: 1]

4 – Bandage [Quantity: 1]

‘So this is the display.’

The method to retrieve items would be the same. Place your hand on the band-type pocket and briefly imagine the image of a soda can.

Swoosh.

Particles of light formed above the wrist, transforming into a soda can.

‘To create a virtual gate like a game, what an impressive technology.’

[Mana Drink 500]

[Description: A drink that restores 500 Mp instantly upon consumption]

Gulp gulp.

Ji-en popped open the can and drank the Mana Drink.

[Mp has been restored by 500.]

[Current Mp: 923 / 3300]

Sure enough, a small hologram window displayed the status.

‘In the beginning, I’ll have to rely solely on swordsmanship.’

Suddenly, Ji-en felt a faint vibration underfoot.

“They’re coming up. …Two of them?”

The opponents were also trying their best to silence their presence on the stairs, but Ji-en was a veteran of combat. His heightened senses sent him an involuntary warning.

‘Normally, I would have avoided them.’

But battle survival is essentially a broadcast.

The viewers love a good scene, and a good scene usually comes from provocative staging.

Ji-en leisurely waited for his sacrificial lambs.

Regardless of whether the enemies approached or not, Ji-en leisurely collected the items scattered on the ground.

[Red Bulls 100]

[Description: A beverage that boosts your strength for 10 minutes. Just drink it, and you’ll feel the power of a bull surge within you!

※ The drinks sold in stores are just ordinary energy drinks.]

‘This is totally indirect product placement.’

[Spreadable Potion]

[Description: Forget drinking potions! The era of spreadable potions is here. Just apply it, and bid farewell to most wounds!]

‘This could be useful, right? Being a hospital, there are only medicines.’

Just then, footsteps approached, and two men entered.

“Hello, I’m Shirou. This is Coolin.”

“Hey, why are you greeting someone you’re about to fight?”

“Ah, come on, it’s not like we’re really fighting. It’s just a game, right? Imagine how awkward it would be if we fought bloodily and then ran into each other shopping in the city?”

Shirou shrugged his shoulders and then looked at Zien.

“Aren’t you surprised to see two of us? We happen to be from the same school. It’s quite an event to meet another party, isn’t it?”

A chatty opponent who didn’t seem to have a gram of danger. However, Amy seemed to think differently.

[Amy♥: ㅠㅠㅠㅠIt’s Shirou and Coolin, we’re doomedㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ]

Yet, the mana and abilities they radiated were ordinary by Zien’s standards.

‘Are they really such dangerous opponents?’

As if answering Zien’s question, another message from Amy popped up.

[Amy♥: They’re a super famous duo. Known as the Twin Heads of Leon Academy! Once they bite, they never let go…….]

Amy was not outdone in terms of chattiness.

‘Putting the two together would be quite a show.’

Zien calmly summoned his sword.

“I’m Zien.”

If the opponent showed courtesy, it was only natural to return it. Shirou grinned and then spoke.

“Please take care of me.”

Snap!

In an instant, Shirou and Coolin’s figures vanished. Then, in a very brief moment, their combined attack exploded.

Shirou’s sword aimed for the belly, Coolin’s spear for the throat.

‘So this is it.’

After Jian regained his memories.

His first opponent was the academy’s top genius, known as the Witch of Scarlet Flame.

The second was the mountain range’s master, the monstrous Hypelus.

And the pinnacle was the bloodbath at the Tower of Magic.

Though he fled, Jian had put up a splendid fight against Illusion, an executive of Desire and a Level 6 Saber.

Jian always surpassed his limits.

As a result,

Even the number one students were no match for Jian.

Whoosh!

Jian’s sword drew a diagonal semicircle. The most perfect of all possibilities with a sword.

With one slash, he twisted both the sword and spear’s trajectory.

“Gasp!”

“Argh!”

The combo’s posture was broken.

But the attack was not over yet. Using sensory maximization, time slowed for Jian more than anyone else. The moment the combo realized their failure felt like an eternity to Jian.

“You won’t be able to block this one.”

Jian smiled.

He retracted his sword and swung it swiftly again.

Swoosh-

Once again, the sword drew a beautiful semicircle, as precise as if measured with a ruler.

But this time, there were no swords or spears to block it.

Slice.

With a chilling sound, the sword cut through the opponent.

Overwhelming strength. Overwhelming skill.

Jian was an irregular who destroyed the balance of the tournament.

“Crazy!”

Cullin shouted.

A mere sword strike had brought them to the brink of death. But had it been reality, that single blow would have killed them both.

“Wow, he’s incredibly strong!”

Shirou’s once bright expression turned to despair. To Shirou, Jian, who had seemed no different from them just a moment ago, now felt like an insurmountable wall.

“Culin! Should we just use that?”

Shirou, filled with fear, asked Culin.

“Yes. Let’s go with all our might.”

Culin agreed.

Even if it was two against one, they realized this was not an opponent to hold back against.

“Ha!”

Shirou was the first to start.

He stuck close to Zien, trying his best to block the movements in a defensive stance.

Next was Culin, the key to this strategy.

It was too risky to use magic devices now, but Culin resorted to a clever workaround.

He drank Shirou’s energy drink, thereby recovering 1000 Mp, a device that now shone brightly.

“Bend!”

As Culin’s rune glowed, the spear he held was launched at a ferocious speed towards Shirou’s back. But just before it could hit…

Swoosh!

The spear bent at a right angle.

It elongated and bent repeatedly. Naturally, Zien was at the end of it.

‘Success.’

Shirou smiled, sensing victory. But they were unaware that there is something that even skill cannot overcome: experience and intuition.

‘To eliminate me, there’s only one spot to aim for.’

As Culin thrust his spear, Zien ducked. It was a divine technique born from maximized intuition and senses honed in a past life.