The match between Senior Gretta and Senior Alisha was underway.
The match was intense, with both Senior Gretta and Senior Alisha continuously attacking their respective opponents.
Currently, Senior Gretta was using her ~Stealth Magic~, rendering herself invisible.
"As expected of you, Alisha. Even though I used ~Stealth Magic~, you were able to dodge all of my attacks," said Senior Gretta.
"We've both sparred many times, so of course I know the techniques and tricks you use," said Senior Alisha.
Senior Alisha continued to dodge the invisible attacks, but at the same time, Senior Alisha was preparing to attack with her bow. Senior Alisha aimed her bow upward.
~Wind Magic : Rain of Wind Arrows~
Senior Gretta shot an arrow upward, which then transformed into dozens of arrows, ready to fall to the arena floor.
~Mirage Magic : Triple Illusion~
The dozens of arrows that fell onto the arena suddenly tripled in number. At this moment, approximately 100 arrows were preparing to rain down on the arena floor. Then, not long after, the arrows began to rain down. Senior Alisha was able to hold still for a moment as the arrows began to rain down. It seemed Senior Gretta hadn't attacked Senior Alisha when the arrows began to rain down, so Senior Alisha didn't try to dodge the invisible attacks again after previously continuously moving to avoid them.
"The number of arrows has indeed increased, but that increase is only due to the effect of your ~Mirage Magic~. Since you haven't used ~Mirage World~, those arrows made of ~Mirage Magic~ can't hurt me," Senior Gretta said.
"Hearing you say that, it seems like you were able to dodge all those arrows, huh? Even though most of them were illusions, it was quite difficult to dodge all the arrows that rained down on the arena. Moreover, you couldn't tell which arrows were real and which were illusions. Ultimately, that situation would require you to dodge all the arrows aimed at you, whether they were real or illusions," said senior Alisha.
"You're right, but I managed to do it. Didn't you say we've sparred many times? Not only do you know my techniques and tricks, I know yours too," said senior Gretta.
"Hmm, that's true, but you said I haven't used ~Mirage World~ yet? What if I'm actually using ~Mirage World~ right now?" asked senior Alisha.
"That's impossible. First, you've been dodging my attacks. If the person in front of me were a clone made from your ~Mirage Magic~, you wouldn't need to bother dodging my attacks. You could just stand still, as my attacks would definitely penetrate them. But this isn't conclusive evidence, as you usually dodge attacks even as a clone."
"Second, when your ~Mirage World~ is active, there are usually many clones with you. But now you're alone."
"Third, you can't create clones from ~Mirage Magic~ while your enemy is watching you, because your enemy can immediately distinguish between clones and the real you when you're creating clones. That's why you haven't created clones yet, because I'm constantly watching you even in your invisible form. If you can't create clones, then you can't use ~Mirage World~ either," said Senior Gretta.
"You know a lot about my techniques," said Senior Alisha.
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"Of course I know, because I've fought you many times. Well, even though I've never beaten you, this time it's different. If you can't use ~Mirage World~, I'll definitely win this match."
"Now experience this, Alisha," said Senior Gretta.
~Mist Sword Art : Quadruplet Great Misty Slash~
Suddenly, four slashes appeared, surrounding Senior Alisha from four different directions. Although Senior Gretta was invisible, the slashes she launched were visible to the naked eye. However, the slashes were incredibly fast and appeared suddenly. Senior Alisha didn't have time to dodge the four slashes, and she was hit squarely. The four slashes surrounded her in the center, causing a massive explosion of power. Smoke and mist appeared in the arena.
After that, Senior Gretta immediately revealed herself. The three clones she had created also revealed themselves. But after that, the three clones slowly turned into smoke and disappeared. Senior Gretta then looked at the smoke and fog where Senior Alisha had been hit earlier.
Then Senior Gretta immediately put her sword back at her waist. It seemed Senior Gretta thought the match was over after Senior Alisha had been hit so decisively by those four slashes.
However, a few moments later, as the smoke and mist in the arena slowly began to clear, Senior Gretta took her sword back from her waistband.
"You should have fallen after that attack, but it looks like you're still holding on, Alisha," Senior Gretta said.
Senior Alisha was seen covered in wounds. Her body, legs, arms, and even her face were scarred from Senior Gretta's attack just now.
"Seeing you injured like that, it's as I suspected. The person standing before me is your true form," Senior Gretta said.
"I didn't expect you to attack me like that, Gretta. It seems your surprise attack worked," Senior Alisha said, still panting.
"Besides that, you seem unable to continue this match, Alisha. Wouldn't it be better for you to surrender? Or do you want me to defeat you with my attack?" asked Senior Gretta.
"How could I surrender... I'd rather lose by being knocked down after being hit..." said Senior Alisha.
"Okay, then I'll attack you again this time," said Senior Gretta.
"Just do it if you can... Gretta," said Senior Alisha.
"Okay, since you challenged me first," said Senior Gretta.
Senior Gretta immediately prepared to attack Senior Alisha.
~Mist Sword Art : Great Misty Thrust~
Senior Gretta launched a long-range thrust. The long-range thrust formed like a large cloud of mist, ready to strike Senior Alisha. Senior Alisha appeared unmoved even though the attack was approaching her. And then, the attack struck Senior Alisha. However, the attack didn't actually hit Senior Alisha, but instead passed right through her. Senior Gretta, who saw this, was shocked.
"What? When did she start making clones? Don't tell me she made them while she was in the smoke from my attack," said Senior Gretta.
The smoke, which had slowly dissipated from Senior Gretta's previous attack, had completely disappeared. Within the smoke, numerous forms of Senior Alisha were visible, beginning to scatter around Senior Gretta. All of Senior Alisha's forms, whether in their original form or in the illusory clone form, were in the same condition, their bodies covered in wounds.
"It seems you intentionally got hit by my attack to create this situation, Alisha," said Senior Gretta.
"No, I was truly surprised by your surprise attack, and as a result, I was injured. I thought I was down, but I actually survived. When I saw the fog and smoke surrounding me from your attack, I immediately thought of creating clones. Thanks to that, I can now use my ~Mirage World~," said Senior Alisha.
"So I'm in your ~Mirage World~ now, huh? What a hassle," said Senior Gretta.
"You should have used ~Misty Area~ right from the start if you wanted to beat me, Gretta," said senior Alisha.
"There's no way I could have done that. You'd actually be the one who would have benefited if I used ~Misty Area~, since you can create clones at will while the arena is covered in mist," said senior Gretta.
"So what now? Are you going to give up?" asked senior Alisha.
Senior Alisha and all her clones were seen aiming at senior Gretta with their bows and arrows.
"Since you've already created clones and used ~Mirage World~, it looks like I'll have to use that magic this time," said senior Gretta.
Senior Gretta clapped her hands together as if meditating.
~Mist Magic: Misty Area~
Suddenly, a dense mist appeared over the tournament arena. The mist was so dense that it limited visibility. Then senior Gretta was seen preparing to attack with her sword within the mist.
"No matter how many of your illusionary clones are in this arena, I will surely cut them all down within this mist, Alisha," said Senior Gretta.
-To be continued
