# 395
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395
Kang!
Asuka’s eyes wavered as she countered the opponent’s sword. The pain spreading throughout my body was excruciating.
‘Damn it.’
I couldn’t get the words out of my mouth. Opponent’s strike first.
What flew in was a sword with overwhelming force. A sword of a high-level swordsman that is heavy and standard, but cannot be deviated by trickery.
Asuka struck back the opponent’s sword almost instinctively.
Kang! Kagang! My hair stood on end. If you make even the slightest mistake, it will immediately lead to defeat.
“hmm.”
After attacking for a while, the golden-eyed man paused, tilted his head and muttered. It’s so relaxed that it feels insulting.
“You’re taking it pretty well. “It is the swordsmanship of the well-trained Imperial Knights.”
“Because I learned sword fighting in the Imperial Knights.”
Asuka responded bluntly. I could barely catch my breath, and cold sweat was seeping down my back.
The moment I had now was so sweet. There is no room left to inflame hostility.
‘It’s not generating power.’
Although she was upset, Asuka judged calmly. The man was strong enough to take his time against him.
It can’t be a coincidence that Xian ended up like that. Asuka’s eyebrows furrowed.
‘Just look at me, you arrogant bastard. Even after all this, he is the head of the swordsmanship department at Greta Academy.’
There doesn’t seem to be any difference in age between you and yourself. At most, he’s only three or four years older.
A young man whose temperament is immature enough to reveal arrogance.
And a different kind of strength than Helmut. When I exchanged swords with Helmut, I felt like I was dealing with a huge being that resembled a monster rather than a swordsman.
Something in the human form where even the raw, wild nature is perfectly controlled.
But the interest was different. It’s human. He’s clearly human, but he seems to be crushed every time he lightly extends his sword. It is powerful enough to split the body in two.
A strong man with great swordsmanship. It is a well-trained, polished, and complete specimen.
The man looked light and not even a drop of sweat. That appearance showed the gap in skills.
The man’s eyes became clearer.
“His words and actions are as vulgar as a street vagrant, but his sword is not like that. “Did you say Asuka?”
“Who can be so vulgar now…!”
Regardless of whether Asuka was upset or not, the man continued speaking expressionlessly.
“I heard a rumor. It is said that the successor to Archduke Farnese has appeared. Something like being from the Academy. “Yes, the name of the royal family is…”
The man’s pronunciation trailed off slowly.
“It was Asuka.”
Two eyes filled with confidence pierced towards Asuka. Shining gold eyes. It felt like I was in front of a wild beast.
Hiding her shrinking heart, Asuka raised her finger.
“Yes, you bastard, you are a member of the royal family. Where are you talking informally? “Use honorifics politely and be courteous to the royal family!”
“The person I am dealing with is a swordsman named ‘Xian’, not the successor to Archduke Farnese.”
The man who denied it outright shifted his gaze to his sword.
He is also someone who follows the will of God. Because he possessed a holy sword, he was given the same status as a high priest.
Nevertheless, whenever he was with fellow Lumen believers, the man became more humble than anyone else in the world.
“Furthermore, my status is not easy to the point where I can recklessly criticize someone just because I am a
member of the royal family…” The man declared with a stern warning in his eyes.
“Now is not the time to say that. I, participating in the competition, am just a prosecutor. “Isn’t that the case there too?”
It was a statement that put Asuka’s comment about her status to shame.
‘Unlucky bastard.’
know. It is skill that gives strength to the author’s words. There are many variables in a swordsman’s battle.
But it seemed unlikely that that variable would have an effect now.
Just by clashing swords a few times, my senses became vivid. An unfamiliar sense of defeat.
“Please resume the game!”
One of the organizers shouted loudly. There were often times when the battle stopped for a moment to catch our breath and be on guard for each other.
However, in this case, it only seemed like they were having a leisurely conversation.
The corner of the man’s mouth slightly rose.
“Do we need more time?”
A tone of voice that seems to indicate that you have seen it.
“no.”
Asuka gritted her teeth and raised her sword. Just once. There will be one chance.
Charlotte said. There is no shame in fighting with your best and losing.
But Asuka wanted to win. For now, this is the only way he knows how to win.
‘Do your best.’
The next moment, Asuka’s body bounced as if it was about to explode. Vis swirled within my body.
The muscles of my entire body exerted their strength to their limit. A blow as if the bowstring had been pulled all the way and released just before it broke.
Asuka rushed straight in front of the man.
Shoot! An enormous resistance as if breaking through a wall of wind, but a sharp arrow piercing that resistance.
The man’s sword moved. At once, light seemed to flicker from the sword. There are many people whose vis is colorful.
Vis, the spirit and essence of the swordsman, was a beautiful light created by the body.
However, what was revealed for a moment was a sacred golden brilliance like heavenly light.
The moment Asuka saw the light, the man’s sword passed through frozen space and time, revealing its body in front of Asuka’s sword.
Kwaaaaang! It was an unbelievable sound, a clash between swords and swords. As the storm spread, a huge aftereffect hit the outside of the stage like a tsunami.
“Ahh! be careful!”
The audience bowed with a single cry. A barrier was protecting them, but the strong wind made it difficult to open their eyes.
When everything calmed down, there was only one person standing on stage. A calm appearance, as if in the eye of a typhoon.
The organizers, who saw his appearance, urgently shouted.
“Servant victory!”
“Call the medic.”
The man looked down at his opponent who had fallen on the floor and exhaled.
Asuka’s sword was unable to withstand the collision and shattered into fragments.
His sword wasn’t as great as Helmut’s, but it was a pretty good sword.
Power as power and Vis as Vis were overwhelmed. The sword shattered in the collision and Asuka fell to the ground. My hands were crushed, my arms were broken, and my whole body was twisted from the inside.
Even though he wasn’t as fatally injured as Sian, the pain was intense and his nerves were torn apart. I was out of breath for a moment.
“Off.”
The man slowly approached Asuka, who was moaning.
Because he was unable to block all the flying debris, his collar was torn here and there.
However, compared to the aftermath of the battle, it was minor. That’s what a winner looks like.
“I was right this time too.”
A way of saying that everything is said in terms of results. The man’s voice was filled with absolute confidence, if not even his God. Although it was only for a moment, he showed his skills.
‘The royal family.’
The man glanced at Asuka. The most difficult opponent I have ever met. I didn’t find it difficult, so it would be appropriate to call it difficult.
As a member of the royal family of the empire, his skills were of high rank. It was a pretty strong swordsman.
“I was just strong, so don’t worry about it.”
The man’s voice became polite. It was a completely different attitude from when dealing with Xian. Now that Asuka has been eliminated, she returns to her status as a member of the royal family.
The opponent was not a wizard or anything, but a swordsman and a member of the imperial family of the empire.
Even though there is a conflict between the temple and the empire, it is God’s will that the current emperor rules the empire.
A noble lineage given authority by God to rule the empire. That was the royal family of the empire.
The temple was also a ruler, and the ruler respects another ruler.
The man held out his hand towards Asuka, who was getting up.
However, Asuka came to her senses and shook her head. This is the first time I’ve ever been so reluctant to admit that I lost.
Asuka spat out with an angry expression on her face.
“With that level of skill… you won’t even be able to cut off the lapels of your opponent in the finals.”
I quickly developed a tolerance to the onslaught of pain. He’s also a prosecutor. I’m used to pain. What hurts more than that is the fact that you lost.
The man responded with an expressionless face.
“Do you think you know who will come up?”
“okay.”
The man neatly withdrew his rejected hand. A cold aura appeared on the man’s face.
It is an insult to show such words and attitude to the opponent who defeated you.
“Let me give you some advice. If you have a noble status, do it befitting your status. “Please refrain from barking like a dog that has lost a fight.”
Asuka’s face distorted. Bloodshot eyes flashed. Even though I have been verbally insulted, this is the first time I have ever been insulted by an opponent after losing.
The man walked away from the scene without even looking back.
“Damn it!”
Asuka slammed her foot on the floor. puck! The pain I had adapted to quickly rose like a fire and spread throughout my body. A few drops of blood fell and wet the floor.
Before he knew it, the medical staff rushed to him and took him away in a polite tone.
“You need to get treatment.”
As I entered the infirmary and received treatment, Charlotte appeared. As she entered the room, the medical staff left as if the tide had subsided.
She looked worried. For some reason, Asuka couldn’t look at her face. Charlotte asked softly.
“Are you feeling okay?”
“I wanted to avenge Xian…”
Asuka’s gaze moved away from Charlotte.
“I tried my best but I lost. Isn’t it ugly? “I… I’m ugly.”
Charlotte asked instead of answering the question. It was a clear voice.
“If I did my best and lost, would you think it was ugly?”
“…no.”
“Me too.”
Only then did Asuka look at Charlotte properly. Her faint smile and straight eyes had the effect of soothing Asuka’s wounded body and mind.
Asuka narrowed her eyes and looked at Charlotte’s face. For some reason, I feel dizzy.
“Thank you for your hard work. “It would be a good idea to take a nap to recover your body.”
Charlotte stood up cleanly, as if she had never worried before.
“Should I go?”
It was a voice full of regret.
“Yes, I am just leaving for a while. I’ll stop then. Rest in peace.”
Charlotte bowed her head slightly and left the room. It felt like I was back in the academy among seniors and juniors.
Asuka scratched her head. That side is the same, but it seems like the focus is getting more and more on this side.
He sighed and muttered.
“…Helmut will take revenge.”
Before that, there was a process that was not easy at all. This guy would have to beat Area and go up.
Now all the games given to him are over. It was an achievement that would not tarnish the honor of Archduke Farnese.
‘I need to become stronger.’
Asuka made a decision and placed her upper body back on the bed.
I was planning to enjoy peace of mind and body until Sian came to me and made a fuss, asking if I had lost too.
