The Genius Prosecutor in a Gender-Reversed World

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“Kill intent (殺氣) is a power that’s fundamentally different from ordinary aura. Hmm~ If I had to compare it, I might say it’s similar to strong aura?”

Since becoming Karen’s disciple.

I receive practical compression lectures from her every day.

At first, I was worried that she might reveal madness during the lectures.

“Surprisingly, she acts like a professor when teaching.”

Well, it’s probably because I have established a proper superiority over her.

People like her usually differentiate between public and private matters very strictly.

“In general, special properties of aura can only be built up with the corresponding mental techniques.”

For instance, Reina’s cold aura is granted a cold property through the unique mental technique of the Winter family.

In addition, cases where the properties of fire, earth, water, etc., are altered are quite common in this world.

“The advantages that come with this are significant. Some sword techniques can’t even be performed without special aura. But with that, there are also clear downsides.”

Karen took some ice from the cooler she brought.

“If the environment is right, ordinary aura can produce several times the power….”

She squeezed the ice tightly in her hand.

Suddenly, steam rose between her fingers and flowed down like water.

“There’s a clear weakness. It’s vulnerable to extreme attributes.”

“…Did you bring that big cooler just to show that?”

“No! I also brought ice cream. Let’s eat it later.”

Karen added quietly, “Ice isn’t a good sword technique because it melts easily…”

“Anyway~ From that perspective, kill intent is different from that kind of aura. It doesn’t require a special mental technique, and it doesn’t have a distinct weakness.”

“It seems to have unreasonably only advantages.”

“Aha! Is that so? Maybe it could be.”

No weaknesses, tremendous power, and even good additional effects.

“This makes me think, why bother learning other mental techniques and sword techniques?”

Of course, everything comes with a reason.

“But not everyone can learn kill intent. In fact, very few can.”

This power can only be handled by a select few.

“Do you know why it hasn’t been passed down like the visions of other families?”

“Because the aptitude for kill intent isn’t hereditary.”

“Yep, that’s right.”

It’s as if the heavens have placed restrictions on excessive power.

Kill intent can never be obtained through postnatal effort.

Only innate aptitude and talent.

That alone decides whether one can use kill intent.

“Then… why did you suddenly choose me, Professor? I might not even be suited for it.”

“Ran. Do you know why information and sword techniques regarding kill intent have continued until now despite its rarity?”

Karen smiled and locked eyes with me.

“Those who use kill intent can perceive the kill intent aptitude of others.”

“I seem to have the aptitude then.”

“Not just seem.”

She pointed her finger and tapped my forehead.

“Your hidden violent nature within. You’re a child born with kill intent, Ran.”

…As expected.

[Tyrant] +30p! You have a violent temperament.

An expert’s eyes cannot be easily deceived.

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Kaang!

My sword and Jane’s sword clashed.

The blood-red aura and golden aura intertwined and detonated with tremendous force.

“…That power! It’s Professor Karen’s…!”

Jane looked at me with a hint of astonishment in her eyes.

‘I still can’t fully control kill intent.’

Even combining Karen’s lectures and my own talent.

I can’t handle the power of the top tier in this world in such a short time.

‘So, I mixed it.’

I wrapped strong aura first, then covered it with a weak kill intent to operate.

While it would undoubtedly be weaker than using 100% kill intent,

“Isn’t it pretty good?”

“Hyihihaha…! This is fun! I’ve never faced a first-year like this!”

Ka-whoosh!

After parrying Jane’s sword, I increased the ratio of the kill intent around my sword.

At that moment, the weight felt significantly heavier, and my hand became sluggish.

“Ugh…!”

As expected, this might be my limit.

To manage a blood sword, kill intent must flow like blood.

“Empty!”

When my next attack didn’t follow, Jane lunged forward with her sword.

Whoosh!

At that moment, ash fire surrounded me.

“Thank you, senpai.”

“Really… You never cease to amaze me each time I see you.”

Elma approached with a flustered smile.

“I didn’t think you could parry Jane’s sword imbued with four syllables of blessings.”

“It’s not something I can use so casually.”

Using kill intent consumes about twice the aura compared to usual.

While it’s pointless to measure efficiency against such immense power,

‘At least that’s after fully opening up to the upper stages.’

Considering my situation now, it’s not so easy.

“How long can you maintain this?”

“…Two times is the best I can do.”

“That should be enough.”

Elma stood beside me and whispered softly.

“I have an idea.”

—

As the ash fire settled, Jane leaped off the ground.

“Now, this feels like a real duel!”

The blade strengthened by divine power targeted the two of us.

As the sword came within range of attack,

“…!”

Ran and Elma exchanged glances.

Woosh-!

The aura of Ran’s sword was enveloped in thick strong aura.

And on top of that—

Suuuu!

Like spreading blood, a small but intense kill intent spread out fiercely.

The energy of strong kill (罡殺) flared up boldly above the sword blade.

Kwaaaaaaang!

The two swords clashed yet again.

“Aren’t you going to parry this time?”

“There’s a reason for that.”

This time, we continued to struggle at the point where the swords met for quite a while.

A monumental vibration rang throughout the training hall.

“If this keeps up, you’re going to lose. We have two people’s strength here!”

Jane said, advising me.

Certainly, I could feel Ran’s momentum slightly weakening from earlier.

But the one who seemed distressed was Jane.

‘As expected. No, she’s beyond the rumors!’

Though she can handle Karen’s power, “kill intent,” albeit lightly, she is set against her sword enhanced by the blessings of the saint all on her own.

She didn’t just get the position of student council president by luck.

She has skill enough to convince others to nod in acknowledgment, making it feasible for her to be part of the student council.

But she is pushing herself based purely on her abilities.

Rumors had circulated since the start of the school year, but I thought they were exaggerated.

‘At this point, the rumors have become an understatement.’

She smiled brightly while gripping her sword even tighter.

Regardless of the situation, she’s clearly at an advantage.

In contrast to her, who continuously receives divine power through blessings, Ran is continuously exhausting his aura.

“If this goes on, you’ll lose, junior!”

“…Did you forget something?”

“What?”

“The victory conditions for this duel.”

At that moment.

Jane’s mind lit up as something came to her.

She realized that Elma’s attacks had been cut off for some time.

Tatadadadat!

Elma rushed past Jane and charged towards the other side.

What she targeted was, of course, Rienna.

“I can’t believe from the start…!”

I was so lost in the joy of fighting Ran that I had completely forgotten.

The victory condition for this duel wasn’t subduing the opponent.

“Ugh!”

It was about snatching the cloth tied around the waist.

Jane clicked her tongue inwardly and pushed more aura into her sword.

‘In that case!’

Before Elma could snatch Rienna’s cloth.

She just needs to grab Ran’s cloth first!

Chzuzuzuz!

The strong aura intertwined with divine power as Ran’s form was pushed back.

To make matters worse, his kill intent was gradually losing its color and vanishing.

If this continues, Ran will be the one to give way first.

“Are you not going to rescue Rienna?”

“Trusting my junior is also a job for a senior. I’m sure Rienna can hold out a bit against Elma.”

At least.

“Not until I beat you!”

With the intention to settle the duel, I pressed down on my sword.

Ran was pushed back to the edge of the training hall.

“Phew.”

He exhaled sharply.

Then.

Once more.

He released kill intent.

The blood-red aura spread again over his sword.

‘Kill intent has no attributes.’

In terms of any property, it holds supremacy.

Since I heard that, Ran had long been wanting to test something.

With his current skill, he couldn’t deliver a meaningful strike in rapid succession using kill intent.

So what if—

He used kill intent not as an attack, but as a “means”?

‘There’s no need for reckless use.’

As a battering ram to break through the opponent’s stubborn defense.

If he can serve only that purpose,

‘Perhaps even that divine sword and armor…’

He could breach through.

Suuuuu!

Ran strengthened his legs.

He didn’t need to mix kill intent with strong aura.

Simply layering on top of it.

“…Break it!”

「Strong kill • Break Sword (罡殺•開劍)」

His sword shattered Jane’s sword.

“Uh…?”

He created a gap for kill intent in the divine power and smashed through it with strong aura.

Though it was a brute method, it was far from meticulous.

“I just need to win.”

Jane’s sword crumbled into pieces.

Piiiiiing!

At that moment, a notification announcing the end of the duel rang throughout the hall.

“Ran!”

Elma looked in Ran’s direction and waved her hands excitedly.

In her hand, a piece of cloth waved like a flag.