The Strongest Student of the Weakest Academy

Chapter 61 The Moonlight Swordsman (XXVII)

Aestrea Moon.

He was one of the most mysterious people Yara had ever met.

Their paths crossed not long ago, but he'd already made quite the impression.

Not only had he stolen a weapon from one of her re

She reappeared at his side, her sword slashing at his ribs in a wide arc.

Shhhk!

Aestrea couldn't fully block in time.

The edge of her sword cut through his side, drawing blood and slicing through his coat. He hissed in pain but didn't falter, thrusting his sword forward to force her back.

"Huff... haaah...gah," he let out deep breaths.

Aestrea's breathing was heavy, his body trembling slightly from the strain.

Blood dripped from multiple cuts on his arms and torso, staining his tattered clothes. But his lavender energy continued to pulse, flickering like a flame that refused to go out.

He licked his dry lips as the hue in his eyes increased slightly.

Swoosh!

Both of them, as if thinking about the same thing, rushed at each other.

Clang! Clang! Shhhk!

Her sword cut across his shoulder, then his thigh, leaving deep gashes and making him grunt in pain but he didn't back down.

He retaliated with a swing aimed at her neck, which she ducked under, countering with a thrust toward his chest.

He sidestepped, his frost-covered sword slashing toward her side. She twisted her body, the sword grazing her arm and tearing through her sleeve.

Both of them were battered and bruised, their breathing labored.

The ground around them was scarred from their battle—craters, frost, and the lingering traces of mana filled the battlefield.

Yara raised her sword again, preparing to strike. But before she could move, Aestrea shifted his stance slightly.

His lavender energy pulsed once more, stronger than before.

Yara paused, her eyes narrowing.

"What are you—"

Then, Aestrea muttered slightly...

"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art..."

『 Third Move! (✦ Moonlight's One Flash ✦)』

For a moment, everything went silent.

Even Yara felt a chill run down her spine as his energy surged, sharper and more focused than ever before.

The glow in his eyes intensified even more, leaving a small scarlet smoke trail.

Then, he moved.