I don't want to be a heroic spirit

"Isn't this completely unreduced?"

She almost forgot that Edwards was not an NPC in the game, and the player would not upgrade himself without changing at all.

Edwards is the most talented swordsman in the world, but while losing weight, he accidentally became the world's best swordsman.

Okita Souji made progress in his battle with Edwards, and the opponent must have also made a breakthrough inadvertently.

Chapter 100: Challenge the highest peak again

"Because they don't want me to participate in the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival, they want me to lose the final match of the representative selection tournament."

At this moment, everything around him seemed to have become Souji Okita's enemy. Whether it was the air, the sun, the wind, or the flowers and plants, they all exuded a hostility that made Souji Okita's skin sting.

I feel like if I’m not careful, everything around me could cause me to get hurt or even die.

However, Okita Souji still said to Edelweiss with a complaining smile, "Even if being unreasonable is my sister's privilege, you're being too unreasonable, aren't you? I have an appointment with someone else."

"It's just an agreement, just cancel it."

There was no emotion in Edelweiss's voice, like the bitter cold of a March wind.

"How can you lie, Ai-nee?" Okita Souji smiled meaningfully. "You should be the one who values ​​the agreement the most."

The strongest swordsman, Edwards, also possesses supernatural powers, and he is the strongest in the causal interference system.

Her spiritual outfit is called [Ceremony of the Covenant]. As long as two people swear an oath in front of it, the oath-takers, regardless of friend or foe, will have a wedge of oath driven into their hearts.

If the oath is violated, the wedge will tear the heart and take the life of the violator.

This is Edward's only sword-cutting skill - [Flawless Oath].

Perhaps it is precisely because she possesses this special ability that Edelweiss attaches great importance to agreements. Whether it is a written contract or a verbal agreement, she hates to breach the contract.

"I'm curious about why you do this."

What exactly is the reason that makes you, Sister Xiaoai, say such untrue words?

"Even if you hate me for this, I will never let you leave here."

Then, a sword appeared in Edelweiss's hand.

Edelweiss with a sword in his hand and Edelweiss without a sword in his hand are completely two different people.

The already terrifying aura suddenly climbed to another level.

"Until your game is over, please stay here obediently, my most important sister."

“…I’m sorry, sis.”

Taking a deep breath, Souji Okita took out his own Kikuichimonji and assumed the most familiar posture of the Hirao Aoki-gan.

"Keeping promises is one of the few virtues your sister has. I must go there. Oh, and..."

The amber eyes reflected the figure of Edwards not far away, and there was only a faint warmth emanating from them.

"...I will never hate my sister."

Edelweiss's eyes wavered for a moment, but then she pursed her lips and frowned, trying to steel herself.

"I'm the older sister, and it's my duty to protect my younger sister."

This world is good no matter what.

Only you, my sister... I hope you can find peace in your life.

That was the life I once had but lost long ago, and I don't want you to feel the same way I did.

"At least let me know the reason."

Looking at Edwards's momentum rising as if there was no bottleneck, to be honest, Okita Souji almost lost the courage to draw her sword, but the doubts in her heart had not been explained yet.

"You won't let me participate in the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival. Is there something different about this Seven Star Sword Dance Festival?"

Edwards suddenly fell silent, as if he was struggling over whether he should tell her the reason.

Edwards didn't want Souji Okita to be dragged into the vortex, because ever since she jumped into the vortex on her own initiative, she has never been able to escape from it.

But...just stating the reason shouldn't involve Okita Souji, right?

“…Because of the Revolutionary Army.”

The world today is mainly composed of three forces competing with each other to maintain superficial peace.

One is to advocate dividing the entire world's territory into several major powers for control, with the forces formed by major powers such as the United States, China and Russia - the great power alliance.

The first is the International Knights' League, a force formed through cooperation and collaboration among small countries such as Japan, aiming to unite small countries to jointly maintain the current world situation.

Finally, it gathers all the dark sides of the world and exists as a third-party force. It itself is a huge international criminal organization - the rebel army.

However, "rebel army" is the name given to them by the alliance and the allies, while those within them call themselves the "revolutionary army."

The Revolutionary Army believes in "Blade Supremacy", believing that the world should be ruled by the Blades, and ordinary people should only exist to serve the Blades. However, there is a position called "Honorary Citizen" in the Revolutionary Army, and only ordinary people who actively join the Revolutionary Army are eligible to obtain it. If the Revolutionary Army really rules the world in the future, then the power possessed by these "Honorary Citizens" will be higher than that of other ordinary people.

Edwards called this organization the Revolutionary Army instead of the Rebel Army, because Edwards, as "the most evil criminal in the world", could barely be considered a member of the Rebel Army.

However, due to her terrifying strength, the rebels did not dare to give her any instructions and could only let her act freely without being managed or controlled by the rebels.

Over the years, Edwards has always protected Okita Souji well, so even the rebels, although they knew that Edwards had a new sister who came from nowhere, did not know her identity and name.

The alliance and the allies don’t know even more.

This is why Souji Okita was able to study at Pogun Academy.

Originally, Souji Okita was a little worried that after Edwards showed up at Shinguji Kurono's place, his existence would be discovered by the Alliance. After all, his sister was "the most evil criminal in the world."

However, until now, Souji Okita's life has not changed much. It seems that Shinguji Kurono did not tell her superiors about her identity. Although he doesn't know the reason, Souji Okita is really grateful to her.

And now, Edelweiss brought up the rebel army.

"I recently received news that the Revolutionary Army intends to attack the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival. If this matter is exposed, the Alliance and the Allies will definitely take it seriously."

The three forces all have their sights set here.

If Souji Okita really participated in the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival, then she would not be able to protect herself in this huge whirlpool that was about to be stirred up.

"So, be obedient and go back with your sister, okay?"

There was a hint of pleading in Edwards' tone that moved Okita Souji.

"Even if you want to participate in the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival, you can always come back next year, right? Just listen to your sister this time. Let's go back, okay?"

My important sister looked at me with that kind of eyes and begged me with that tone...I felt embarrassed to refuse.

"...Sister." Okita Souji shook his head helplessly, "You protect me too well."

"Because I'm the older sister, and an older sister should protect her younger sister."

"But you can't always protect me so well."

"I will become stronger. This time I don't have many things to protect, only you!" Edwards gritted his teeth, his emotions a little out of control. "I will become strong, strong enough to protect you in front of the whole world! As long as..."

"But that's not what I want!"

Okita Souji roared, his amber eyes staring straight at Edwards's exquisite face that was like a work of art.

"Sister, do you know? I'm so happy to be in this world."

Okita Souji's expression gradually calmed down, and his tone sounded as if he was recalling something beautiful.

"Before I came into this world, I was blessed by many people. After I arrived in this world, I had a sister who loved me so much on the first day. After that, I met many, many important people..."

Why am I not.

Meeting you, Souji, that day was a happiness that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

"In my future, there will definitely be many more encounters worth looking forward to, and there are still many people waiting for me."

While saying this, Okita Souji recalled the little girl with gray hair and golden eyes who he had saved due to an accident and who had been following him all the time.

When recalling her face...Okita Souji would unconsciously smile gently.

“So, I won’t stop moving forward!”

Edwards wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Okita Souji's next words.

"Besides, I have always been protected by you, sister. When will I be able to protect you, sister?"

At this moment, Edwards' eyes wavered as never before.

"...You want to protect me, your sister?"

"of course."

"You don't have the strength to do that."

"Just become stronger, isn't that what you said, sister?"

"You're drawn into a vortex of chaos, and then a series of things happen that you can't control."

"That kind of thing is fine."

Okita Souji said, "If it's a sister's duty to protect her sister, then the sister's duty should be to stay by her side, right?"

"You've always been by my side," Edelweiss replied with a frown.

"But, I left you, sister, to fight for our future alone, didn't I?"

What Okita Souji wanted was to be able to stand by Edwards' side when facing the enemy, instead of hiding behind Edwards like a burden.

Edelweiss was a little dazed.

It wasn't just Okita Souji's words, but also the unshakable determination in those amber eyes.

Is it... really her fault?

She obviously just wanted to protect her cherished sister.

Obviously she just wanted her sister to stay by her side forever.

At this moment, she remembered what her kendo master had told her.

"If you feel lost, just swing your sword."

Then, Okita Souji felt that Edwards' terrifying sword force was coming towards him again.

"Oh, as expected, I'm not the protagonist. I can't convince others with just words."

It seemed as if Souji Okita had anticipated this development and was even able to laugh.

"I don't know who is right or wrong."

The beautiful voice seemed to carry some kind of magic, and the pair of silver swords that looked like spread white wings were held in Edelweiss's hands, making her look like a holy angel or a heroic Valkyrie.

"So, let the sword do the talking. If you believe you can stand by my side, then prove it with strength enough to move me."

Since I can't be Uzumaki Naruto, can I only be Kurosaki Ichigo?

Facing the highest peak in this world, feeling the clear gap.

I feel like I can't win...

Even with my mind, I can’t see even the slightest chance of victory.

Is the gap really that big?

but……

“I have no choice but to go up.”

Okita Souji raised his sword with an excited smile.

Then, he rushed straight up towards the peak that reached the clouds.

Chapter 101 The two absent players

"The final and most anticipated battle of the academy selection is finally about to begin!"

Helicopters kept flying in the sky. Although the venue for the duel had been expanded several times, it was still filled with students and reporters who came with anticipation.

"As if preparing for a fierce battle, the sun high in the sky is getting even hotter."

The announcer expressed his excitement and anticipation in his own way.

"Come to think of it, the two contestants in this competition seem to be both first-years. So, so far, only one person has qualified to represent the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival who isn't a first-year. It seems like this class of freshmen is truly impressive."