...I doubt many could have handled such a powerful beast, even with their powers.
[ The power boost was definitely a requirement, and even in the end, the battle might have still ended adversely in its entirety if not for what happened at the very end. ]
In those conditions, I imagine myself to be an opponent who could temporarily continuously endure such powerful moves. Rise up all the same no matter how much one tears me apart. No matter how much blood was shed, no matter how many ends I would have seen...
[ Blade thinks as he normally is now he would suffer the same fate both she and Nodd did, even if they lived. Though the malfunction should have granted him leeway, perhaps in the most worst of ways that he is used to. But that is making a lot of presumptions. ]
[ For some reason, she thinks phoenix doesn't suit Blade. Sure, the theme of persistence and rebirth is there, but it doesn't seem to quite... fit him. ]
Is that how you usually win? Lasting longer than the opponent?
[ His original ability would be far more cursed...yes, the one he is used to all along. ]
I often achieve victory by cutting them down.
[ Though, he can't out endure Jingliu. He simply thinks this is a different story, which might be something like hubris, and him being unhinged. Or... ]
...But, I'm not a person who can usually be defeated by normal means.
Even so, there is one I haven't been able to defeat.
...It may be more accurate to say that, considering the nature of her capability, it is practically an impossibility for me.
[ Is it because that deep in his heart he doesn't quite care about defeating her? That might be part of it. Though, his "goals" aren't really good things for him to achieve at all. ]
Jingliu was always formidable, known for her prowess even during the time of a great battle against the Xianzhou Alliance's most fiercest enemy, she is an individual who achieved the pinnacle of swordsmanship.
She trained one of the current seven Arbiter-Generals of the Xianzhou Alliance's Cloud Knights, Jing Yuan. I eventually, of course, learned underneath her—however, she has over several centuries of experience, whereas I haven't achieved the same.
[ We're starting with the basics because that's the best place to start. You know, where his memory doesn't start to get all fuzzy and whatnot. ]
Long-lived species eventually suffer from memory degradation; even those who were originally short-lived. Though, it is also true that a certain state makes my memory recall even more difficult.
[ Though he gives pause. He remembers being stabbed to death so many times that he couldn't even think at one point. Did he lose memories from that as well? Could he blame Jingliu for that? While he could blame Jingliu for the phantom pains, this other matter seemed less clear. ]
As for the other matter...she does not have the power to remove memories.
[ She's not sure if she should pursue that point of his memories. Memory degradation makes sense. And to be very fair to Blade. it's hard to do anything physically and mentally when you're stabbed 735987598 times. ]
... It doesn't seem too important to you, so perhaps you can make new memories.
He blinks at what she just stated, as if that sort of thing never occurred to him in the slightest. Though he has enough presence of mind to speak again. ]
...Make new memories? Would they not eventually erode?
[ Yuri thinks it's actually kinda funny that Blade reacts like this to things that seem obvious, even to her. But then again, that's probably what divides them as species and different situations. ]
... Yes, but would you not make new memories for the sake of not letting it erode over two hundred years? I think you should be free about what you can do, at least while you still can.
[ The differences pile up, but considering everything, that isn't a bad thing.
Not from his perspective...something that he finds surprising, at times. He may have assumed differences would make it hard to relate; but, sometimes holding close similarities can make it harder. ]
...I never heard anyone suggest such a thing to me.
Making new memories...while I still can.
[ He never assumed he'd survive this, since he figures his other ability was taken away. But, perhaps, that means all the more, he should...there's a moment where he looks like he's thinking about this. ]
I think species with shorter lifespans tend to value life a little more because we have less years to experience them compared to you, but there aren't enough years to experience all that we want to.
... I suppose the grass is always greener on the other side, but for me... I always want to live on. Though that comes from an environment where I could die at any time...
Hm. Having less years makes you far less weary of the world...and the circumstances matter as well.
[ At least, from his point of view.
But, he thinks he might like the idea of making memories while he still can. Blade's core desires have not changed, yet all the same...there is a slight little considering expression. ]
Not exactly the ideal place to make new memories. But, even I know our options are limited.
[ Yuri seems embarrassed when she says that. Past her would have been making a face of even the possibility of saying such a phrase. Odd. She was such a pessimist before coming here. ]
If... If I can't find it, then I'll make it myself.
[ Those with the determination of steel, in absence of his own...even he can't help but respect that. Be blinded by it. Admire it.
Hope is a dangerous poison, that can make delusion bloom spectacularly. He is unqualified to give it; to assert that such bright things are possible. But, even poisons can be medicine.
Then, Blade turns on one heel, deciding that, however, he should leave her to rest. ]
Rest. You will need to continue to cultivate that strength to face our painful future.
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A strike of fortune that continued even in the midst of a disaster.
[ That is what he calls it because for one second there it seemed to get really...unfortunate. ]
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That's right. I don't have powers like Nodd does, so a giant dragon like that was definitely out of my league as I am.
[ All she got is a sword, bro. ]
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[ The power boost was definitely a requirement, and even in the end, the battle might have still ended adversely in its entirety if not for what happened at the very end. ]
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What about you, Blade? You seem very formidable in regards to that.
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In those conditions, I imagine myself to be an opponent who could temporarily continuously endure such powerful moves. Rise up all the same no matter how much one tears me apart. No matter how much blood was shed, no matter how many ends I would have seen...
[ Blade thinks as he normally is now he would suffer the same fate both she and Nodd did, even if they lived. Though the malfunction should have granted him leeway, perhaps in the most worst of ways that he is used to. But that is making a lot of presumptions. ]
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Is that how you usually win? Lasting longer than the opponent?
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I often achieve victory by cutting them down.
[ Though, he can't out endure Jingliu. He simply thinks this is a different story, which might be something like hubris, and him being unhinged. Or... ]
...But, I'm not a person who can usually be defeated by normal means.
Even so, there is one I haven't been able to defeat.
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Is it your lifelong goal to defeat that person?
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No, it isn't.
...It may be more accurate to say that, considering the nature of her capability, it is practically an impossibility for me.
[ Is it because that deep in his heart he doesn't quite care about defeating her? That might be part of it. Though, his "goals" aren't really good things for him to achieve at all. ]
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How so...?
[ Tell her, Blade. It'll be a nice post-trial story. ]
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She trained one of the current seven Arbiter-Generals of the Xianzhou Alliance's Cloud Knights, Jing Yuan. I eventually, of course, learned underneath her—however, she has over several centuries of experience, whereas I haven't achieved the same.
[ We're starting with the basics because that's the best place to start. You know, where his memory doesn't start to get all fuzzy and whatnot. ]
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Did you only learn how to fight recently then? You're also several centuries old...
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...Hm. In truth, I don't have knowledge of when I first picked up the blade because of her.
[ He isn't so good at keeping track of time, in that regard; partly because he never quite cared to. ]
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[ Yuri can't imagine remembering every single moment of her life, so that's fair. ]
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[ Though he gives pause. He remembers being stabbed to death so many times that he couldn't even think at one point. Did he lose memories from that as well? Could he blame Jingliu for that? While he could blame Jingliu for the phantom pains, this other matter seemed less clear. ]
As for the other matter...she does not have the power to remove memories.
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[ She's not sure if she should pursue that point of his memories. Memory degradation makes sense. And to be very fair to Blade. it's hard to do anything physically and mentally when you're stabbed 735987598 times. ]
... It doesn't seem too important to you, so perhaps you can make new memories.
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He blinks at what she just stated, as if that sort of thing never occurred to him in the slightest. Though he has enough presence of mind to speak again. ]
...Make new memories? Would they not eventually erode?
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... Yes, but would you not make new memories for the sake of not letting it erode over two hundred years? I think you should be free about what you can do, at least while you still can.
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Not from his perspective...something that he finds surprising, at times. He may have assumed differences would make it hard to relate; but, sometimes holding close similarities can make it harder. ]
...I never heard anyone suggest such a thing to me.
Making new memories...while I still can.
[ He never assumed he'd survive this, since he figures his other ability was taken away. But, perhaps, that means all the more, he should...there's a moment where he looks like he's thinking about this. ]
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... I suppose the grass is always greener on the other side, but for me... I always want to live on. Though that comes from an environment where I could die at any time...
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[ At least, from his point of view.
But, he thinks he might like the idea of making memories while he still can. Blade's core desires have not changed, yet all the same...there is a slight little considering expression. ]
Not exactly the ideal place to make new memories. But, even I know our options are limited.
[ Heh. ]
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[ Yuri seems embarrassed when she says that. Past her would have been making a face of even the possibility of saying such a phrase. Odd. She was such a pessimist before coming here. ]
If... If I can't find it, then I'll make it myself.
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It seems your resolve has grown even stronger.
[ Those with the determination of steel, in absence of his own...even he can't help but respect that. Be blinded by it. Admire it.
Hope is a dangerous poison, that can make delusion bloom spectacularly. He is unqualified to give it; to assert that such bright things are possible. But, even poisons can be medicine.
Then, Blade turns on one heel, deciding that, however, he should leave her to rest. ]
Rest. You will need to continue to cultivate that strength to face our painful future.
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[ She had a quick need of correction, but she won't stop him from leaving otherwise. ]
... And you know that too.