Book 8: Chapter 2 (3)
The distance between the two was roughly 10 mels. For a boss monster on Munechika’s level, a distance like that meant nothing. Her blade drew an arc while closing in on Shin, which he countered with his 『Hakuramaru』.
Two silver lines clashed in the space between the two opponents.
“Karin, could you see what just happened?”
“It’s frustrating to admit, but all I saw were after-images. But, aside from that, Milady, it’s dangerous, so please stand back a little more.”
Karin tried to pull back Kanade, who had become excited at the sight of the two warriors’ rapid sword slashes.
Battles between opponents of high abilities were dangerous to watch, if one were too close.
Karin, who understood the power of the strike they just witnessed, was sure that they needed to stand further back or they would not be safe.
“Good response, and enough muscular strength to withstand my blade I see.”
“I have trained you know.”