Black Clover: The Son of Fire Dragon Igneel

"Crushing Defeat"

Ikki Kurogane, though not directly involved in the fight, remained vigilant towards the two members of Akatsuki Academy who hadn't joined the fray.

One was Kurogane Ouma; Ikki Kurogane knew his older brother wanted a one-on-one duel with Drake, hence his absence from the melee.

Ikki Kurogane understood his power-hungry brother; he wouldn't resort to a sneak attack.

Ikki Kurogane was more wary of Shiranoi Amane.

This dangerous individual, with a dangerous personality, kept Ikki Kurogane on edge.

Shiranoi Amane sensed Ikki Kurogane's vigilance. "Kurogane-senpai, don't look at me like that! I won't do anything."

Ki could detect lies, but Shiranoi Amane's ki was chaotic malice; it was difficult to read.

Ikki Kurogane sensed a problem in Shiranoi Amane's words.

"Again…? Have you already done something?" Ikki Kurogane gripped In Iron, his expression grim.

"Who knows?" Shiranoi Amane gave an inscrutable expression.

Shiranoi Amane had indeed acted against Drake without anyone noticing, but it had been ineffective.

Shiranoi Amane's ability wasn't predicting the future; it was 〈Goddess's Excess Grace〉.

It was simple—boosting one of Shiranoi Amane's stats to an exceptional level.

Shiranoi Amane's luck stat was S-rank.

The Alliance's highest sword master ability rating was A; S-rank didn't exist. Even Stella's exceptionally high magic power was only A-rank.

S-rank luck meant Shiranoi Amane's luck surpassed comprehension.

With an S-rank luck stat, if Shiranoi Amane made a wish, fate would fulfill it somehow. He was favored by the goddess of fate.

Shiranoi Amane wished for Drake's defeat; his opponents would be unable to participate due to various reasons.

Kagami Kusakabe's investigation of Akatsuki Academy began because she sensed Shiranoi Amane's anomaly.

Shiranoi Amane had wished for Drake's defeat; others would have been defeated due to stepping on something, magic malfunction, or other accidents.

But fate didn't affect Drake's victory; he held the causal thread of victory.

As Drake had said, the previous battles were for gathering information. Except for Kurogane Ouma, everyone was dealt with; it was time to finish them.

First, Drake assumed a runner's stance, then sped towards Tatara Yui.

"Four-Symbol Fist, Suzaku's Heaven's Drive!"

Tatara Yui's dynamic vision was amazing; she caught Drake's movement, but her body couldn't react in time.

She couldn't defend against Drake's punch, but she had her ability; she'd rebound the attack.

Drake punched; Tatara Yui was sent flying; she couldn't continue fighting!

"Impressive!"

Kurogane Ouma, who'd been observing, exclaimed; he understood why Drake defeated Tatara Yui.

Drake's attack power rebounded, but Drake used stronger force to overcome the rebound, directly hitting Tatara Yui.

"One down!"

Drake turned, walking towards Mikoto Tsuruya.

"D… don't come closer!"

Mikoto Tsuruya, an eighth-place finisher in the previous Seven Star Sword Festival, lacked confidence; she'd teamed up with suspicious people like Hiraga Reizen.

She felt danger; she panicked.

Drake quickened his pace; she activated her ability.

Mikoto Tsuruya was strong; her Device was a monocle; it could instantly lower the temperature of a focused area to absolute zero.

Humans couldn't survive absolute zero; their bone marrow would freeze; their hearts would stop.

This was Mikoto Tsuruya's ultimate technique, 〈Satin Ice〉.

Because it was activated through sight, its speed, range, and power were top-notch.

But her opponent was Drake, in Dragon Force.

Steam erupted from Drake's body—massive heat negating absolute zero.

Drake's footsteps were like a death knell to Mikoto Tsuruya; she couldn't stop him.

Drake reached her; her Device flickered; she continued using Satin Ice, but it had no effect.

Drake struck her neck with a hand strike; she fell unconscious.

"Two down!"

Drake looked at Sara; she was painting on her Device.

While Drake defeated Mikoto Tsuruya, she'd been working; she wasn't just creating art.

Drake didn't interrupt. "Sara Bloodlily's ability is color manipulation; her ultimate technique is color magic, but that's not your true ability!"

Sara looked up. "Correct! Witness my true power!"

"Illusion Satire!"

Sara's brush swept across the canvas; figures in kimonos appeared before Drake.

Sara could turn illusions into reality; like the Sphinx, the illusions could use abilities and ultimate techniques.

She'd drawn six Kurogane Oumas, each with the same power.

"Severing Moon Heavenly Dragon Claw!" ×6

Six Kurogane Oumas used their ultimate technique; intersecting slashes extended towards Drake.

This was Kurogane Ouma's power, perfectly replicated by Sarara.

"Boring!"

Drake said; he wouldn't waste time on soulless illusions!

Sara's ability was like a puppeteer's; he only needed to defeat the source. Such ability users were usually weak.

"Four-Symbol Fist, Seiryuu's Flowing Water!"

Like Suzaku's Heaven's Drive, but unlike Suzaku's forward momentum, Seiryuu was for evasion.

Drake moved slowly, at a normal walking pace. But he moved through the gaps in the six Severing Moon Heavenly Dragon Claws.

His movements were like an illusion; no matter how his opponent tried to catch him, he flowed through like water—a technique honed to its limit.

Water flows through obstacles, reaching the ocean. Understanding this created Seiryuu's form.

"Soulless paintings are useless in our battle!" Drake advised, punching the girl in the abdomen.

She was weaker than expected; she fell unconscious after one punch.

Her canvas showed a half-finished figure; it was mostly white.

Drake breathed a sigh of relief; he'd defeated her quickly. If she'd finished, there might have been trouble.

Drake looked at Kurogane Ouma. "I'm warmed up; your turn!"

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