Memories That Came Like Waves

Clang—!

“Ugh…!”

I somehow managed to catch the first attack and block it with the body of my bat.

Acard had intended to settle things with a single blow, but apparently hadn't expected me to block it, because he nimbly prepared to attack again.

As the absolute underdog, I stood tense with every hair on my body standing on end, wondering what kind of attack would come next.

“……”

I had only blocked one attack, but the hand gripping the bat was already tingling.

At this rate, I figured I wouldn't be able to keep hold of my weapon after blocking about five attacks of this caliber.

That meant I had to settle the match within five exchanges.

The moment Acard kicked off from the training ground, I focused as intensely as possible, searching for an opening...