Reincarnation Of A Swordsman: The Omni Mage

"You call it dodging," Kyle shot back, "I call it dancing."

Void snarled at Kyle's remark and his scales shimmered as he activated [Invisibility]. At that moment, Kyle knew that the real fight was beginning.

The dragon's movements became almost imperceptible, but Kyle trusted his instincts and the utility of [Air Steps].

He didn't need to see Void to sense the shifts in the air, the subtle vibrations that hinted at the dragon's approach.

A faint distortion to his right caught Kyle's attention. Without hesitation, he bent his knees, pushing off with [Air Steps] to glide backward in a diagonal motion. Void's claws swiped through empty space, the dragon appearing briefly before vanishing again.

"Not bad," Kyle said. "But you'll have to do better than that."

Void growled and slammed his claws down at Kyle once again. The ground cracked beneath the impact, but Kyle had already slid to the side with smooth movement.

With a roar of frustration, Void opened his jaws wide, charging a [Lightning Breath]. The air crackled with energy as the attack reached its peak.

Kyle didn't hesitate. As Void released the devastating beam, he shifted his weight, using [Air Steps] to glide laterally across the ground at an almost impossible angle. The condensed air platforms beneath his feet absorbed the impact of his sharp movements, letting him transition seamlessly into a sprint. The lightning scorched the ground behind him, missing by a hair's breadth.

Void cut off the attack with frustration and activated [Lightning Dash], causing his body to be a blur as he closed the distance in an instant.

Kyle barely had time to react, but [Air Steps] allowed him to pivot mid-motion. Using the technique's agility, he redirected his momentum at an angle that Void couldn't predict, causing the dragon to barrel past him and crash into the wall.

"You can't keep running forever!"

"I'm not running," Kyle replied with a smirk. "I'm letting you tire yourself out."

Void's eyes narrowed as he realized Kyle's lessons. Every spell he used was conserving his mana and Kyle had already warned him of conserving his mana in battle.

Kyle observed Void's frustration as the dragon struggled to land a decisive blow. The battle had been one-sided so far, with Kyle focusing entirely on dodging and evasion, showcasing his mastery of [Air Steps]. But it was time to shift gears. He reached for the hilt of his katana, his smirk turning into a confident grin.

"Alright, Void. Playtime's over. Let's see how you handle this."

Void, still recovering from his collision with the wall, narrowed his golden eyes. "Finally decided to fight back, huh? Good. I was starting to think you'd lost your nerve."

Kyle unsheathed his katana with a flourish, the blade gleaming under the sunlight that entered the room.

Without a word, he surged forward, his movements as fast as the air. Using [Air Steps] to make his movements unpredictable, he closed the distance between them in an instant, the air beneath his feet propelling him forward with surgical precision.

Void reacted immediately, slashing at Kyle with his claws, but Kyle anticipated the move. Pivoting on his left foot, he spun to the side and his katana slashed at Kyle in a controlled arc.

The blade didn't aim to harm but instead grazed the edge of Void's scales, a deliberate show of precision. Kyle wanted Void to know that if this were a real fight, the dragon wouldn't have stood a chance.

"Show-off," Void muttered before activating [Invisibility] again.

Kyle's eyes scanned the area, but his focus wasn't on sight—it was on feel. He concentrated to detect the faint shifts in air pressure and the whispers of movement that betrayed Void's position. He waited with his katana held in a loose grip and his stance relaxed yet ready to strike.

Void lunged from the shadows, his claws aiming for Kyle's flank. But Kyle had already predicted the attack. He sidestepped smoothly, twisting his body as his katana came up in a fluid arc.

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>CLANG!!<

The blade met Void's claws and the impact sent sparks flying.

Kyle used the momentum to pivot again, sliding behind Void and delivering a controlled slash to the dragon's tail. The strike didn't cut deep, but it was enough to sting and remind Void of Kyle's superior skill.

Void snarled and activated [Phase], his body shimmering as he became intangible making Kyle's next slash to be passed harmlessly through him.

"Smart move," Kyle admitted, stepping back to reassess. "But you can't stay intangible forever. Let's see how long you can keep this up."

Void smirked, his voice echoing faintly. "Long enough to take you down!"

The dragon reappeared behind Kyle and unleashed a devastating [Lightning Breath]. The crackling beam of energy surged toward Kyle, who reacted instantly.

Using [Air Steps], he leaped into the air with his katana spinning in his hands. The beam passed harmlessly beneath him, scorching the floor.

Kyle descended with a controlled flip, landing lightly on his feet. He dashed toward Void again and unleashed a series of precise strikes. Void countered with his claws but Kyle has the advantage and simply allowed Void the chance to fight back.

Void roared in frustration after being hit several times by Kyle. He activated [Lightning Dash] to gain some distance, reappearing several meters away.

"You're way stronger," Void admitted.

Kyle twirled his katana with a flourish and with a smirk he replied. "And you're out of tricks."

"Not yet."

The dragon lunged again with [Lightning Dash] but Kyle responded instinctively, sweeping his katana upward in a defensive arc. The blade met Void's claws with perfect timing, deflecting the attack. Kyle then transitioned smoothly into an offensive maneuver, stepping forward to deliver a precise thrust aimed at Void's shoulder.

Void activated [Phase] just in time and Kyle's blade passing harmlessly through him. But the dragon's intangibility left him vulnerable to Kyle's relentless pursuit. As Void reappeared, Kyle was already in motion, his katana carving a controlled path toward Void's exposed flank.

This time, the blade connected and the strike made dragon stumble back in shock.

Kyle didn't stop there, he leapt into the air with his katana raised high. eHe Void tried to dodge, activating [Lightning Dash] to escape. But Kyle was ready. Using [Air Steps] mid-air, he adjusted his trajectory and took down his katana on Void in a powerful arc.

The blade struck Void's back and the force of the blow sent the dragon crashing to the ground. Kyle landed lightly beside him with his katana pointed at Void's neck.

"It's over."