Surprise! I've Transmigrated Again-Chapter 285 - 287 ⤞ Hero VS Sword Princess

Sword Princess, Ais Wallenstein.

Before Bell appeared, she held the title of "Orario's Fastest Level 2". It took her just one year to reach Level 2, astonishing the Gods of Orario.

Even after Bell and Adam emerged, her brilliance remained undimmed. In terms of raw talent, only Bell surpassed her.

Unlike Loki's schemes, there was no hidden agenda behind this duel. Her motivation was pure — she simply wanted to grow stronger.

The Sword Princess's dedication to strength was well known. For reasons unknown to others, she pursued power with singular focus, throwing herself into dungeon training and seeking duels with powerful opponents.

She had previously challenged Adam to a duel, but at that time she had just advanced in level and hadn't fully settled into her powers. Now, having mastered her Level 6 capabilities, she returned.

"Go Ais! Teach that kid a lesson!" Loki cheered from the sidelines.

She naively assumed Adam's strength lay only in Magic, believing he would be defenseless against Ais in a sword duel.

Ais's poor communication was partly to blame — she had never mentioned Adam's sword skills to Loki. Had she known, Loki would never have permitted this duel.

"Hehehe, Adam, as the stronger one, maybe you should go easy on her." Hestia's taunt was artfully crafted.

She cleverly elevated her Familia member's status, positioning him as the superior fighter. She understood the art of psychological warfare.

This was no mere boast. Though Adam was only Level 2, Ais couldn't match his swordsmanship. Trained by both the Sword Demon, Wilhelm, and the Sword Saint, Reinhard, he could teach the Sword Princess a thing or two.

In matters of the sword, he had nothing to fear.

"Well then, Lady Sword Princess, you may begin."

"Mm, please be careful." Clearly, Ais grasped this reality.

Before the expedition, when Adam was supposedly Level 1 (though actually Level 2), he had effortlessly defeated and knocked out Bete with pure physical strength. Though the arrogant Werewolf hadn't used his Magic boots, Adam hadn't even drawn his sword.

He hadn't wielded it during the expedition either. Under Finn's surveillance before reaching the deeper floors, he naturally wasn't permitted to act.

After reaching the deeper floors, Magic was clearly more efficient than swordsmanship, so no one had seen him draw his sword.

Adam's swordsmanship was formidable.

As a fellow sword wielder, Ais sensed this instinctively.

Drawing her rapier, she cast her Magic.

◈ Ariel ◈

A green spiral of air materialized around her, fierce winds swirling with her at their center.

She wasn't holding back. This Magic enhanced both her attack power and agility — it had been her trump card in defeating many powerful foes and was her sole advantage against Adam.

But...

◈ Ariel ◈

Adam used it too.

He had imitated her Magic once before the expedition, though in that urgent moment, Ais hadn't fully registered it.

Now, as he manifested an identical aura before her eyes, she couldn't hide her surprise — her pupils contracting slightly.

"W-what's going on?! Why can you use this Magic too?!" Loki shouted from the sidelines.

"...The same Magic as mine." Ais's questioning gaze met his.

Though her expression remained composed, her meaning was clear enough for Adam to understand.

"It's imitation." He stated plainly.

Rather, he revealed it deliberately. To properly demonstrate his capabilities, relying on Beatrice, the Spirit, alone wasn't enough — he needed to show more of his potential.

This way, he would uphold the name of 『 Hero 』.

"Imitation...?"

"Yes, I possess the Magic Analyze and Copy." Meeting their confused gazes, Adam explained, "As the name suggests, I can analyze any Magic and then imitate it."

Monster! What a monster!

Loki and Ais were thunderstruck.

This Magic's effect felt oddly familiar.

...Lefiya Viridis!

The talented『Thousand Elf』possessed an extraordinary Magic called〘Elf Ring〙.

But it had limitations.

First, only elves could activate it. Second, it required knowing both the Magic's effect and chant. Finally, the user had to chant〘Elf Ring〙before the copied Magic's incantation, consuming mental energy equal to the original Magic's cost.

The Magic was incredibly powerful!

Despite its drawbacks, it suited her perfectly as a rear guard Magic user.

However, Adam was even more extraordinary!

〘Analyze and Copy〙

He could use any Magic after analyzing it. Whether there was a cost remained unknown, but his ability deserved recognition. With each powerful opponent he faced, he grew stronger by absorbing their abilities.

And his growth knew no bounds!

"Tch, I miscalculated." Loki's displeasure was immediate.

Upon reflection, even if Ais could defeat Adam in combat, they had already lost their true objective.

This duel wasn't meant for combat alone — it was supposed to humble Hestia's pride. The moment Adam copied Ais's Magic, their plan crumbled.

"How infuriating that we've only helped our opponent."

Looking back at Adam's time with her expedition team, she realized he had observed everyone's capabilities.

The way Finn and the others had praised his seeming simplicity now made Loki seethe.

Yet they couldn't be faulted — Adam had maintained such a modest presence that no one suspected he possessed such a formidable technique.

With one move, he had completely outmaneuvered them.

Catching sight of Hestia's smug grin, Loki's anger flared. In her frustration, she decided to withdraw with her champion.

"Ais, we're leaving — this fight is over!" freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

"No, I won't leave." Ais stood firm against her deity's command.

She had come to duel Adam, and even knowing he could use her Magic, she never considered retreating. How could she abandon this crucial moment?

"Ais!!!" Loki's voice carried her emotion.

But seeing her champion's determined expression, she relented.

"Fine, fine, do as you please."

"...Mm, thank you, Loki." Ais gave a slight nod of gratitude, "Then, shall we continue?"

"Of course! Please instruct me, Lady Sword Princess." Adam smiled and agreed.

"Here I come!" Ais unleashed her full strength, now that she had permission.

With agility as her forte, she moved with incredible speed — not just in movement, but in reactions and attacks too. Her sword work was swift and elegant, her rapier specializing in quick, precise thrusts.

Adam matched her perfectly, meeting her high-speed thrusts with his own fierce attacks. Their blades moved so swiftly that they created a silver curtain between them, sparks scattering and flashing as their swords met with clear ding ding ding sounds.

As Adam countered her thrusts with his own, their swords collided in perfect rhythm.

Ais's blade darted toward his chest, but his Immortal's Edge blocked it cleanly. When that thrust failed, she immediately struck again, pulling back only to launch another attack at his waist.

She varied her sword angles strategically, timing each strike to catch the gaps as Adam withdrew his blade.

Her strategy was clear — overwhelm him with speed.

Yet Adam intercepted every attack, moving in perfect sync to deflect each thrust.

When Ais changed angles, he blocked again.

Back and forth they went, the curtain of swordplay growing ever larger as sparks continued to fly.

"So strong..."

"Is this for real..."

"This is insane!!!"

The trio watched in amazement.

Bell had always known the Sword Princess was powerful, and while he'd acknowledged it would take effort to catch up to her, he'd secretly believed he could do it quickly.

After all, both the Gods and Adam had recognized his talent.

But now, witnessing Ais's overwhelming strength firsthand, his own weakness became apparent. His slight overconfidence crumbled in the face of reality.

Still, the duel continued.

Realizing that sword speed alone wouldn't give her the advantage, Ais changed tactics. She incorporated complex footwork, trying to gain the upper hand through agility.

But even this proved futile. Adam matched her speed perfectly, their figures crossing paths on the ground, clashing with sharp dings before separating again.

The speed was incredible!

The 'ding ding ding' sounds grew even more rapid.

As both fighters shifted their forms, their weapons clashed with increasing frequency. The urgent ringing struck the spectators' hearts like drumbeats. Their battle transformed into an elegant display, captivating all who watched.

They moved like dancers, yet their deadly sword-light kept others at a safe distance from their lethal duet.

Crack—

As they gradually increased their power, the ground gave way beneath them, splitting into countless fissures. Within moments, the surface was covered with crisscrossing sword marks.

Still, neither fighter hesitated; they only grew more aggressive.

The fractured terrain offered new angles of attack, making their thrusts more unpredictable. Yet both fighters remained unfazed.

Whenever Ais struck from an unexpected angle, Adam would smoothly neutralize and counter with his own fierce thrust. She matched his responses in turn, leading them to an apparent stalemate.

Yet despite the seeming equality of their match, both Ais and Loki recognized their defeat.

Adam had not launched a single attack — he had only countered.

Though the Sword Princess fought with all her might, she couldn't break through his defensive counters. Her attacks were beginning to falter.

'Show me your true strength.' Ais's eyes spoke clearly as she faced Adam. She needed to understand the true gap between them.

"Indeed, it's time to end this."

Adam noticed Loki's darkening expression. He knew that toying with the Sword Princess would only incite her goddess's wrath.

Mock her beloved champion? That would mean war!

The outcome was inevitable.

Fight fire with fire — not just copying her Magic, but mastering her sword techniques and using them to defeat her.

How fitting — what better response to an enemy's challenge?

Having achieved their objective, it was time to end this duel.

"Please be careful, Lady Sword Princess." Adam stepped back, evading Ais's attack to create distance.

Now!

He channeled his internal Magic power and converted it to water — the attribute that came most naturally to him.

◈ Divine Convergence Breathing, Water Style ⫸ Transformation of Time Rain ◈

In an instant, space itself froze. The green spiral field vanished, replaced by a sky-blue domain that enveloped everyone present.

The effect was instantaneous — Ais stood immobilized, both her Magic circulation and physical movement restricted. Even at Level 6, she couldn't resist.

Now at Level 3, Adam's SSS-rank Magic could achieve such power. With greater Magic reserves, he might even stop breathing itself.

Perhaps, thinking more ambitiously... could he even halt consciousness?

"Ais? Ais?! Hey, Ais!" Loki rushed to her champion's side, hands roaming over her frozen form.

She was clearly taking advantage of the situation — true to her nature, she remained shameless even now.

In truth, Loki harbored no concerns about Adam harming Ais.

Despite his demonstration of power, she trusted Finn and the others' judgment of his character. They knew he wouldn't act inappropriately.

He understood his boundaries!

Hestia's transformation had proven as much, so there was no cause for worry.

With a lecherous grin, Loki continued her exploration of Ais's body, making Bell flush with envy as everyone watched the scene unfold.

"Hey, kid, release my Ais already!" Loki demanded, though her wandering hands betrayed her words.

Her right hand had already slipped beneath Ais's armor.

"Very well." With the duel's outcome decided, Adam saw no reason to maintain the binding.

Besides, seeing Loki's brazen behavior, he suspected Ais might teach her goddess a much-needed lesson.

Sure enough, Ais's fist connected squarely with Loki's head — a decisive blow that completely disregarded her divine status.

She seemed to be venting her frustration from the loss.

"I lost." Ais stated simply, offering no excuses.

Her desire for strength wouldn't allow for excuses. To grow stronger, she needed to face herself honestly, accepting defeat while continuing to push forward. This formed the cornerstone of her growth.

Her path to improvement led her to seek wisdom from the strong — not just established warriors, but also rapidly growing newcomers like Bell.

"So, could you please tell me?" Ais asked earnestly.

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