Chivalry of a Dark Knight [Batman x Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry]

CH11: Dark Knight's Debut (prt 5)

"What's he doing!?" Stella exclaimed, standing straight up while her companions reeled back in shock.

It was the same reaction with the Student Council in the VIP room, Misogi and Renren flinched while the girl with the white parasol had her fingers hovering over her open mouth in astonishment.

"Oh my!" she gasped.

It was happening fast but at the same time it felt like a moment that was uncomfortably stretched without end. As Tsukuyomi reported, Bruce was just standing there unfazed when suddenly he broke into a run towards the hellish gale that surrounded Saijou.

"He's gonna get splattered! Saikyou-sensei, do something!" implored a panicked Tsukuyomi.

But unlike everyone, Nene didn't seem the least bit concerned. In fact, there was a small smirk on her face.

"I can't watch!" Tsukuyomi yelped as she covered her eyes.

Meanwhile in the eye of tornado, Saijou readied his final attack.

"Here it comes! Forzato Sma-AAARRGHH!"

Saijou cried out as he suddenly collapsed from his spin, his hands accidentally released the handle of Zanbatou in process. The weapon spun and impacted off the ring, creating a large crack on the surface. Thankfully, the weapon dissipated in mid-air before it could travel further and do any more damage.

The large bald student hissed in pain as he push himself off the floor and when he looked towards his legs, he could see a large gash near his knee; a red splotch began to grow, soaking his pants with his blood. And just a short distance away from him was Bruce, crouched down with Branwen in hand; the blade now stained with that same blood.

Bruce stood and turned towards the downed boy.

"The cut isn't that deep." Bruce assured. "But you won't be able to extend your knee. Don't worry, it's nothing an iPS capsule can't fix."

"How...?" a confounded Stella asked. "How did he do it?"

"The only way he could..." Ikki responded. "He slid under him."

Stella's jaw slowly dropped when she began to recall those last few seconds. Indeed, Bruce did run towards the windy vortex but just before he reached it, he dropped and slide like a baseball player going for second base, escaping the gale and the swinging blade above him. Stella figured that he must have re-summoned his Device just as he slid past Saijou's legs and sliced him through.

Saijou wasn't able to comprehend it, Wayne had even foiled his most powerful move without even using magic.

Now that he thought about it, it was similar to how Kurogane had defeated Princess Vermillion. Even when faced against raw power, those two, Wayne and Kurogane, seemed to defy the odds.

Fixing his sight towards him and seeing how undaunted he seemed made Saijou think that this man was far more skilled and experienced than he expected. No matter what he did, the American was one step ahead of him and took him his time systematically.

Was this why Saikyou had so much faith in him? Because, in truth, Bruce could've defeated him any time he wanted?

"This...doesn't change anything...You'll never be one of us." Saijou grunted stubbornly as he nursed his knee.

Bruce walked towards him as he spoke.

"You're right. I'm not one of you but I don't have to be, you're all better off standing proud in the light...But my ways work better in the dark."

He then held Branwen's tip up to Saijou's neck.

"Now yield."

Saijou froze in place which prompted Bruce to press the sharp tip closer against his neck.