The Fastest Evolution of the Unrivaled Slime: My Rejected Skill was a Cheat for Super Efficient Leveling, So I Trained 100 Times Faster to Become the World’s Strongest

85. Evolutionary Blade

“What…!?”

I hurriedly activated to confirm the information about the sword.

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Scarlet Blossom, Level 2

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・… Can transmit the owner’s magic to the sword.

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“A level on a sword…!?”

This is unprecedented. I’ve appraised several weapons before, but this notation is new.

Unbelievable. Normally, I would think so, but now I can somehow believe it. Because this is the sword wielded by no one else but Irena.

I’ve never heard of a sword having a level before. That’s impossible. She made the impossible possible.

This sword evolves!

And the next thing that caught my eye was the . Transmitting my magic… does that mean?

Can this sword use my thunder magic!?

“Time to find out!”

I focused my consciousness on the palm of my hand and molded my magic. As I exhaled slowly, electricity surged to my fingertips.

The sword was charged with lightning. Blue-white light flickered, making a snapping sound in the air.

Furthermore, adding the power of the sword’s inherent flame attribute here!

“Hey, what’s going on there!?”

“A magic sword with two attributes!? Is that even possible!?”

Red flames and blue lightning. The two attributes intersected like two dragons.

This is the ability of Scarlet Blossom, Level 2. A sword of flame and thunder.

――Then what are you going to say!?”

Though overwhelmed by the commotion in the arena, Barry quickly regained his composure and resumed teleporting.

An ambush from an unknown direction. But now, it doesn’t matter to me anymore.

Scarlet Blossom spews flames. In an instant, Barry cancels his teleportation and raises his sword.

“What are you aiming at, you fool!?”

It worked well this time. You can tell from Barry’s smug face. Barry laughs gleefully as he swings his sword towards my head.

“My attack isn’t over yet!”

Barry gasps. But it’s too late when he realizes. Scarlet Blossom is already charged with lightning.

Discharge. The thunder magic released in a shape enveloping my entire body strikes Barry, who is approaching.

“What!?”

Barry cries out in astonishment, twisting his body at the last moment to retreat rapidly.

The sleeves of his clothes are charred. The gaze of a cornered wolf. Barry realizes. He’s now the one being attacked.

Fire magic is powerful, but it can only be released in the direction the sword is swung. Barry had been dodging the flames while attacking by teleporting for surprise attacks.

However, thunder magic is released surrounding me. No matter where the attack comes from, it will be struck by lightning.

The strategy collapses in an instant. And it means teleportation is no longer effective.

“I don’t care anymore! Screw the strategy!”

Cornered, Barry has no choice but to charge recklessly. After yelling fiercely, he swings his sword up from the front.

Blade clashes. Like a ferocious beast, the sword is swung repeatedly, but all the attacks are deflected by me.

A tingling tension. Barry’s desperate breath brushes against my face. I can almost hear his heartbeat.

Pushing from the clash of swords, I gain the upper hand. As Barry loses his balance, I strike, only to be evaded by teleportation.

[Hey, isn’t this match incredible…!?]

[That guy is fighting on par with the cheating duo! The one who created that comeback magic sword, he’s amazing!]

[Don’t take your eyes off! You won’t see another match like this!]

Every time swords clash, the metallic sound echoes, and the cheers from the audience grow louder. Undoubtedly, it was the most exciting match of this tournament.

Everyone must be thinking. About the greatness of Scarlet Blossom. And the crystallization of Irena’s feelings!

“Ugh!”

Barry screams in agony as he’s struck by lightning. This is already the fifth time.

While lightning may not have high power due to its wide range, the damage accumulates with each hit!

“Why… why do you two keep evolving!!?”

Swords clash. Flames directly hit Barry’s side.

“Irena never gave up. Despite being cheated by you, despite worrying about herself, she still created this sword! Because she never gave up on evolution like you!”

As Barry staggers from the pain of the burn, I launch another attack. Barry can’t avoid the flames unleashed along the trajectory of the sword.

“Argh!”

Barry rolls on the stage. That’s his biggest opening yet.

“It’s your loss! Let me teach you. This is the true strength of the weak ones you looked down upon!!”

Time slowed for a moment. I see Barry kneeling on the stage, eyes wide open.

A slash clad in flame and lightning. As if responding to my desire to end it with this blow, the two forces increase in power.

“!”

A moment of silence. The slash diagonally cuts through Barry’s torso, sending his body flying.

“The winner, Alcus Saintorrrrr!!”

As the announcer shouts, the arena erupts in thunderous applause.

――This is our victory.