Tyler started his battle with the projection.
At first, Tyler thought it would be easy, but later, he underestimated the strength of the ninth stage.
He forgot the reason why it was easier for him was because of his physical strength.
But now, he no longer had that advantage. And, his projection was truly good at using a sword. This made him realize just how weak he truly was.
Tyler didn't lose his mentality. Even though this projection has learned his skills and has his powers, he didn't have his experience.
Tyler, who had spent almost thirty years in total inside the first simulator, knows the exact weaknesses of his sword art.
And, he knew how to exploit them, but he didn't do that.
Instead, he started clashing against his projection in an equal match to improve his swordsmanship.
He didn't use the Sword Aura as well. He tried to fight to improve, not to defeat.
