No Name: Then why was it me, that had to take the fall?
Violet: Because you have multiple opportunities, while he has none. This tournament is the only key to unlocking more opportunities for him.
No Name: Isn't that supposed to be my key? I earned it fair and square!
"You aren't even going to help him clear the rest of the tournament. If he lost... that means you wasted my opportunity for nothing..."
Violet:... Since we already know who Sunz is going to fight. Do you think you can defeat him?
No Name: I believe I can!
Violet: You are confident. Even though you haven't seen his weapon.
No Name: I know my skill and understand what my level is at.
Violet: Hmm... Will you still be this confident without your sword?
No Name:...
Violet: Do you think you can win against Grimm with your bare hands?
No Name: I-I don't think I can win...
Violet: The thing with you two is the sword. It's your main source of power. In the future, both of you will need an unbreakable sword.
No Name: An unbreakable sword will be impossible to find.
Violet: All you have to do is look for it... or just don't break your own sword.
No Name: Violet, it seems you already know that I'll lose this tournament. Then, what made you think Sunz has a better chance than me?
Violet: I don't. He is not my problem. It's up to him and his real teacher.
No Name: His real teacher?
Violet: There are some details that you and I don't need to thoroughly discuss.
No Name: Ok...
Violet: That's all, right? You don't have any other questions about today?
No Name: No, I have nothing left to ask.
Violet: Good! Then I have some questions for you.
She held up No-Name's sword and asked: How long has this sword been with you?
No Name: It has been with me for a while now.
Violet: Really? This sword was a hand-down, wasn't it?
No Name: Yes...
Violet: I have nothing to say except, this is a great sword. But you haven't used it to its full potential.
No Name:... Is it because of my lack of 'Element'?
Violet: No! You don't need 'Element' to unlock your full potential. While someone else needs 'Elements' to unlock their full potential.
No Name: You mean Sunz.
Violet: You and Sunz are equal in strength if you both started at the same time. You are great with sword techniques – He is great at utilizing 'Elements'...
"But he can't kill, and you're afraid to dull your blade."
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No Name: That makes no sense, afraid to dull my blade. I cut his sword with my own blade.
Violet: You did, but why couldn't you do it again? You knew his weapon's durability was worse than yours.
"I was really entertained by your first half and impressed with the way you finished the match, but that was through my eyes."
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The Art of Sword
ActionSunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At...
