The girl was thrilled after acquiring the sword, but her excitement was short-lived.

"Get away!"

She wildly swung the feather-light sword, but the bird, now a swallow with elongated blades instead of feet, effortlessly dodged her attacks, flying freely around her.

“Hah… hah…”

Breathing heavily, the girl thought hard about her next move. The swallow seemed oddly cautious of her sword, keeping its distance but also watching her intently. She sensed that the stalemate couldn’t last.

But really, slicing a swallow with a sword? That’s just ridiculous.

She inwardly complained about the absurdity of her situation, but just as she noticed a change in the swallow’s gaze, it shot towards her with a speed she’d never seen before.

It’s over!

Paralyzed by the swallow’s speed, she couldn’t even think to swing her sword. But then, the sword extended without her command, splitting into three segments that instantly reduced the bird into four pieces.

'What… just happened?'

She stood in stunned silence, staring at the bird’s remains on the ground.