This time, he swung faster than before - the sound of the wind cutting was sharper, and he swung his sword faster than the wind pressure was generated.
Iris gave him a startled look.
"I can see it, but ......
You said you couldn't handle it.
Yes, yes. I'm not sure if I can take it at this level.
Iris replies honestly.
Her strength is real, but if she can actually take my sword, it will be impossible.
It's not because she's weak.
From now on, I want you to be able to take this sword.
"! Does that mean you can withstand Dr. Schweizer's strikes?
That would be one way to do it, but not this time. Iris-san doesn't seem to realize it, but you are originally able to withstand my attacks.
"What? What do you mean?
Iris shouted in surprise.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.
What's missing is experience - and the feeling that comes with it.
Do you remember Azuma Kry, one of the assassins who targeted you the other day?
That's the Swordsmen of .......
When she said the word "swordsmen," her expression was somewhat gloomy.
I wonder if she feels that she can't win by herself.
No, she knew about the swordsmen - maybe there was something to it, but right now it was more about the swordplay.
"Yes. He prevented my swordplay. My current swordsmanship is a little slower than it was then, but Iris-san's ability is comparable to Azuma's. That Azuma has blocked my attacks several times. There's no way you can't defend yourself.
I can understand why you would say that, but ...... I don't think you can actually prevent it.
So this exercise is very simple. Iris, can you 'slash a falling leaf'?
Yes, that's about it. ......
You say "that much", but cutting leaves is something you have to be a very good swordsman to do.
The fact that he said it so casually shows the high level of Iris.
What is required of Iris is not just slashing.
Then, how about this?
He swings his sword once toward the sky.
As the wind whipped up, some fallen leaves flew behind me.
I chop them up without looking at the leaves.
Without looking at the falling leaves, I cut them in half.
"What? Was that ......? Did you just slash it without looking?
"That's right. I didn't see how many leaves fell or where they flew to, but I can feel them.
Well, what do you mean by senses, ......, you can do that?
I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you out. It's a matter of sensation. It's also the first step in sensing things that come from invisible places. Well, this may be more difficult because there is no deadly force, but it is better for practice. The reason why Azuma was able to block my attack was because he sensed where my attack was coming from. If you know where it's coming, don't you think you can prevent it, even if you can barely follow it with your eyes?
That's ...... true, but ......
Of course, this can only be understood by a child as capable as Iris.
If you're a normal person, you can't move fast enough to block my sword in the first place.
It may not be the kind of training that Iris is looking for, but I'm sure this method will help her grow.
Instead of training herself to become stronger, she would first use her strength to fight.
"You don't have to cut down multiple cards like I do. First of all, make sure to cut down one leaf - the invisible falling leaves. Can you do that?
At my question, Iris' initially confused expression changes.
She exhaled a small breath, and her expression was serious.
I can do it. I can do it. I'll be able to do it today.
I smiled at her and replied.
I smiled at her and replied, "You don't have to be able to do it by the end of the day.