Right now, Karl had one big problem.

Of course, it wasn’t related to his skill. Even after several months, he was still a monstrous knight who completely overwhelmed me. What kind of problem could there be with his abilities?

No, the issue was different. If I had to specify, it was more mental or disciplinary.

Karl was pushing me harder than usual right now.

Thanks to the Mesugaki skill, the heat rising to his head was adding a hint of magical energy to his strikes, and that power was enough to shake my shield.

I was only managing to hold …