Chapter 25: A Sword Sparring Match with the Older Sister and the Younger Sister's Jealousy[R-18]
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 25: A Sword Sparring Match with the Older Sister and the Younger Sister's Jealousy[R-18]
Clang! Clang!
The sound of swords clashing echoed through the forest.
Lorein pressed her attack, her swift swordplay probing for an opening.
I was focused solely on defense, parrying her every move.
‘She’s pretty good. Her fundamentals are solid, and her body is flexible overall.’
What stood out most was her exceptional focus.
Even though this was just a sparring match, the sharply honed intensity in her eyes was infused into her swordsmanship.
You couldn't reach this level just by trying hard.
This was proof that she had been serious about the sword for a long time.
Thanks to that, I was having a decent time just blocking her attacks.
"Are you really a magician? You're too skilled with a sword."
"I told you, didn't I? Even magicians can't always rely on others for protection, so I learned some physical combat."
Of course, the real reason I was having a hard time was for a... ‘different reason’.
‘Those breasts are no joke.’
Every time she swung her sword, two massive mounds of flesh jiggled before my eyes.
Could it be that Lorein had no idea just how ridiculously hot her body was?
Or was this a sophisticated strategy to distract her opponent?
If so, it was a perfect plan.
‘Her outfit is basically walking porn.’
Lorein was wearing an unbelievable combination of short dolphin shorts that exposed her entire thighs and a white sports bra.
It looked comfortable to move in, but it was more revealing than most swimsuits.
And when a woman with a figure like Lorein’s—complete with those enormous breasts—wore it, it was hard to look away.
The combination of that chest and that outfit was just insane.
‘And I never really noticed before... but her body is toned, probably from using the sword so much.’
The line of her stomach, without a hint of fat, was incredibly alluring.
The curve of her thighs and calves as she took her stance was among the best I’d ever seen on a woman.
And to top it off, I could catch glimpses of her sweat-drenched armpits every time she swung her sword.
Lorein was a woman who was sexy from head to toe.
CLANG!!
Lorein executed a quick thrust, aiming for my chest.
I parried it with a sideways sweep of my sword.
Lorein looked slightly impressed.
"Hmm, you're really something. Not many people at the Academy could block that attack."
"It was certainly a sharp thrust. If your shoulder movement had been even a little smaller, I might not have been able to react."
"...Alright, I'm getting serious now."
Perhaps the fact that I’d blocked her all-out strike, combined with my comment, had wounded her pride.
Lorein began to swing her sword more aggressively.
Clang! CLANG! KANG!
The sound of our swords clashing echoed continuously.
Frustrated that I kept blocking her, she started unleashing a variety of attacks.
"Hah...! Hah...!"
She was getting breathless, but her face was filled with joy.
It seemed she was thoroughly enjoying a proper sparring match after a long time.
It was the first time I’d seen Lorein smile since coming to this house, and she was so beautiful it left me speechless.
How could a woman this pretty also have a top-tier body and be talented with a sword?
It’s not my place to say, but the world is truly unfair.
"Are you going to keep defending forever? We'll never finish like this!"
"I hope you remember this is a spar, not a fight to the death."
"Same difference!"
Contrary to her cold impression, she seemed to have a strong competitive streak.
I guess that ‘Obsession with Strength’ trait of hers wasn't just for show.
‘Well, I’d rather admire Lorein’s body than her sword, anyway.’
Opportunities to observe such a hot body from a ringside seat didn't come often.
On top of that, her white skin was glistening with sweat, looking less damp and more drenched.
It looked like she’d been covered in oil, which was a major turn-on.
I was starting to understand the perverts from my past life who were into armpits and navels, fetishes I used to think were weird.
Even I felt the urge to lick Lorein's armpits right now.
"Hup!"
Just then, Lorein spun, swinging her sword rapidly.
The suddenly accelerated blade knocked my own sword away.
She followed up with a kick aimed straight for my solar plexus.
‘Hmm, what to do about this?’
That was not a move for a sparring match.
It was an attack worthy of a real fight.
It seemed that in the heat of her first real spar in a while, her competitive nature had caused her to get carried away.
‘Well, it’s not like it’d be hard to block.’
Lorein's swordsmanship was excellent, but my skills, honed by fighting the Demon King, were a level above.
In fact, I had already cast a magical barrier just in case.
A kick like this wouldn't even leave a scratch.
‘But I can't let a golden opportunity like this go to waste.’
I deliberately dispelled the magical barrier.
Thwack!! With a dull thud, Lorein's kick slammed into my solar plexus.
"Keuk!!"
"Ah...!"
I intentionally kicked off the ground and flew backward.
My body crashed into a nearby tree with a loud crack.
"S-Sorry! Are you okay?"
Even the ever-composed Lorein couldn't help but panic in a situation like this.
Using such an attack in a spar was clearly her fault.
And it was common sense that magicians were weak in close combat.
Of course, a hit like that was nothing to me.
"Sorry, I got carried away...! I-I'll get a doctor right away...!"
"No, it's fine."
I stopped Lorein, not wanting her to find out I was faking it.
"More importantly, Miss Lorein."
"Yes?"
"If you pay a little more attention to your angle when you leap, it'll be an even more splendid kick."
Lorein looked taken aback for a moment.
But when I gave her a grin, she let out a visible sigh of relief.
"What, so you're okay?"
"It might have been dangerous if it had landed a little differently. A kick like that would even work against demons."
"Honestly. Is that what you say after getting kicked by a woman? You're not even angry?"
"Why would I be angry? I was the one who suggested the spar, and I was the one who said we should fight seriously. Besides, being kicked by a beauty like you is an honor."
Lorein had to know that I was being considerate.
This was, by all accounts, her mistake.
I was trying to brush it off with a little joke, a smile, and a compliment.
From what I’d observed, Lorein only pretended to be cold; at her core, she was a good person who would never cross the line.
Finally, Lorein let out a small laugh.
"You were the amazing one. I apologize for even asking if a magician could use a sword."
Lorein extended a hand to me as I lay on the ground.
I took it and got to my feet.
"Thank you. Now, shall we continue our spar?"
"What? Even so, shouldn't you rest a bit more?"
"I interrupted the flow when things were just getting good. Surely you're not tired already, are you, Lorein?"
".......You have a way of making me want to fight even if I were exhausted."
Lorein smiled refreshingly and raised her sword.
Soon, our blades were clashing once more.
Of course, as soon as the training was over, she reverted to the cold Lorein.
But I felt that the distance between us had definitely closed.
‘.......Next up is Ryuz.’
Dinnertime at the Armeina family mansion.
The topic of conversation was, needless to say, the spar between Lorein and me.
"So I took a direct hit from Miss Lorein's kick, and I have to say, its power was extraordinary. Even an active knight would have trouble facing it."
"...Hey, don't bring up my embarrassing mistake like that."
"Embarrassing? I'm complimenting you."
I nodded and continued.
"It was excellent swordsmanship that showed you've trained hard for a long time. You must have been dedicated since you were young, right?"
"...Actually, Lorein was at the top of her class in the Academy's swordsmanship department," Priscilla chimed in.
"The top of her class? Wow, the Academy gathers talent from all over the country. To be number one there... that's truly amazing."
Blushing slightly at the repeated praise, Lorein cut into her meat.
Her reaction was still aloof, but hearing a third party praise her in front of her family seemed to have put her in a slightly better mood.
Of course, the fact that she herself was proud of her swordsmanship also played a part.
Sensing the atmosphere, Priscilla smiled and said, "Thank you for thinking so highly of her. I always felt sorry that she had no one to practice with. Hyun-woo, would you be willing to be her partner from now on?"
"I would be delighted, but what does Miss Lorein think?"
"...Fine, whatever. I admit it was helpful for me too."
For Lorein, that was a pretty positive response.
With this, I had essentially secured a legitimate reason to admire that incredible outfit and chest of hers every day.
‘Well, that’s just a bonus. I have a different goal in mind.’
My gaze shifted slightly to the side.
There sat the younger sister, Ryuz, who, unlike her usual vibrant self, seemed disconnected from the conversation.
I called out to her softly.
"Ryuz?"
"Y-Yes!"
Ryuz, who had been wearing a serious expression, snapped back to attention.
She looked at me with an awkward smile.
"Oh, geez~ Don't tease me."
"Hmm, my apologies if I startled you. You just looked like you had something on your mind."
At my words, Ryuz's expression stiffened for a moment.
But then, as if nothing had happened, she beamed.
"I'm fine! I was just enjoying the meal so much today, probably because my sister is getting the recognition she deserves!"
"I'm glad to hear that."
She was trying hard to act cheerful, but she couldn't hide it anymore.
The fact that she was uncomfortable with her sister being praised.
‘I was planning to take more time, but seeing that look on her face, I think this will work.’
I felt I had laid enough groundwork.
I leaned in and spoke to Ryuz in a near whisper.
"Ryuz, if you don't mind, could we talk for a moment after dinner?"
"Later? Hmm~ That sounds suspicious. Is it something you can't say now?"
"Well, it's something I'd like to discuss a bit more seriously."
I smiled like a kind, good-natured teacher.
"From what I can see, Ryuz, you seem to have a talent for magic. If you're interested... what do you say?"
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