Fistoa’s Magicraft is a red Magicraft called Danatia. It has a standard weapon, equipped with a double-handed sword, and its armor doesn’t look too thick. However, upon closer inspection, it has the same type of magic light bullet as Arleo II equipped on its left hand, suggesting its offensive power is high.

“Yuta, I’ve analyzed the opponent’s Magicraft to some extent. It’s a Class 3 exclusive machine, a monster with an activation Ludia value exceeding 1 million. Normally, you and Arleo II wouldn’t have anything to fear, but in your current state, you need to be cautious.”

“Over 1 million, huh… that’s troublesome.”

Even though the enemy is strong and my power is halved, I can’t afford to lose. To unleash my full potential, I focus on Ludia concentration.

The power surpassing 1 million becomes immediately apparent. With a swift step forward, Danatia swings its longsword down, slashing toward me. From the sword’s movements, I could instantly tell it was a master-level sword technique. Sensing the danger of trying to block it with the weakened Arleo II, I dodge. I barely manage to evade, but the follow-up attack comes at a terrifying speed.

My evasion is delayed by mere millimeters. Just a graze from the sword’s tip causes Arleo II’s cheek armor to be blown off. Though it’s far from a fatal wound, I already feel disheartened, imagining how Liza will be angry with me during maintenance again.

With my output halved, neither my speed nor power is coming out as I would like. This disconnect in my senses results in delayed responses. I never expected to be fighting such a formidable foe in this state.

It’s as if Fistoa understands my situation. Perhaps eager to end things quickly, he unleashes a ferocious assault. He strikes repeatedly with fast, powerful sword blows. I barely manage to parry them, leaving no chance for a counterattack.

“What’s wrong, Yuta? Is this the extent of your skill? It seems the famed Musou Iron Cavalry is nothing more than a rumor.”

Fistoa, completely unaware that my power is halved, has already concluded that he’s the stronger one. With that belief, he increases his attack speed, aiming to finish me off.

“Feri, flash attack!”

I activate a rarely used weapon, the Flash Burst. A powerful light radiates from Arleo II’s left chest, blinding the enemy for a brief moment.

“Damn you, sneaky bastard!”

Seizing that momentary opening, I target the arm holding the sword and launch an attack. Even with halved power, Arleo II still has enough offensive strength. My sword strikes true, piercing through the strong armor, exposing the Elemental Line, the arm’s nerve system.

Normally, that one strike would have severed the arm and ended the battle. However, Danatia is still able to fight.