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There wasn't much time for him to think. He also wasn't expecting Cedric to just outright tell him how he remained fine after all that. So, he could only press on.
Faceless Blade dashed and moved faster this time. His swords flashed with even more intensity than before, and their latent elements howled in response.
His sword art went up a notch, going on a crescendo. And to add an extra layer of lethality to his moves, Faceless Blade's Sword Intent finally revealed itself.
A prickling sharpness whistled on the blades of his swords. The edges were so sharp and clean that they sliced the earth like a piece of tofu.
Cedric's assumption was indeed correct. His opponent was, in fact, a swordsman. This was confirmed with the reveal of this sword's intent.