[Charge.]Simon issued an Absolute Command with the Crown's power. The horde of zombies surged like a colossal wave, rushing Manus all at once.'For the Empire.'Manus pointed the tip of his sword skyward. There was only a dark, sunless sky and red clouds, but it was his ritual.'Glory be.'Manus tightened his grip on the sword. With an elegant line, the steel was brought down from top to bottom.Swoosh!The approaching wave split vertically, and with a *crack!*, zombies flew in all directions.-Uooooooh!-Kiiiii!The zombie wave formed a second and third assault, surging forward. Each time, Manus swung his sword, cutting through the waves.The power to quell a wave with each strike proved that his reputation as a Swordmaster was no lie.Clang!Just as he cut down the fourth wave, it split in half, parting left and right, and immediately behind it, the fifth wave, carrying Simon, crashed in.[......!]Manus swiftly cut down the fifth wave, but Simon, riding atop the wave, flew in like a comet.Manus quickly raised his sword above his head.CRASH!Sword met sword head-on.The ground crumbled, and the wind screamed. The zombie horde behind Simon and the skeleton unit behind Manus were sent flying in all directions by the sheer force of the opposing winds.'Tch!'Simon let out a hollow laugh as they struggled for dominance.This guy was truly absurdly strong.[Excellent!]Manus seemed to think the same, his lips curling into a smile.As they clashed swords in a power struggle, Manus's sword twisted at a subtle angle, causing Simon's greatsword to slide upwards.
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