Episode 37 The true Macline swordsmanship that supported the old count family has long since ceased to exist.
The McLane swordsmanship practiced by the current knights of the McLane family is essentially intermediate-level swordsmanship, with only the shell remaining.
Logan simply refused because he had something else on his mind, but the listener couldn’t tell what his intentions were.
“…Hmm. If you really want that, there’s nothing you can do. If that’s really enough, follow me.”
As he expected, Logan’s request was a very easy one for the swordsman.
* * *
“Are you here? And who is behind you?”
“You are my guest.”
“…yes?”
The swordsman came to the training ground he cherished so much with someone.
Moreover, the swordsmith himself called the pale young man a guest.
The eyes of the knights guarding the training hall widened.
“What are you doing? I have some business to do, so open it.”
“yes!”
The knights who came to their senses at the swordsman’s urging moved the thick stone gate with a short answer.
Okay.
The thick stone gate, which seemed to be over 50cm wide, was pushed open to the left and right by the knight’s force.
Soon, a training ground made of solid rocks on all sides came into view.
The first thing that caught Logan’s eye was a display case with numerous swords, but his eyes immediately moved to the bookshelf next to it.
While Logan was amazed by the appearance of the bookshelf, which did not fit into the training hall, the swordsman approached the bookshelf without hesitation and pulled out a book.
He then threw it at Logan.
『Heavenly Space』 It was too grand a name for a low-level swordsmanship book, so Logan looked at Felix with a puzzled look.
“That’s right, it’s a low-level swordsmanship book. If you practice only this, it’s easy to get hurt. However, it has a unique point, so it might be worth reading for reference.”
But Logan had no expectations from the swordsmanship book anyway.
“If you do it, the certificate…”
“Kkekkkeul. Is that really enough? Even if you’re not greedy, there’s a degree.”
“it’s okay.”
“Again, what about intermediate swordsmanship? There are some that are quite good.”
A sad situation arose where the person giving the item became frustrated because he could not give it more.
But what Logan wanted did not change.
“How about just writing a separate certificate? With the tone that you are giving it to me without naming the swordsmanship book…”
The swordsman sighed with a look of bewilderment, but quickly nodded.
‘If you receive the Intermediate Swordsmanship Certificate, it becomes a truly fair transaction. Then, that’s the end of this relationship.’
In Logan’s opinion, that was the limit.
No matter how happy the other person is, it is only an aphrodisiac and a treatment for incapacity.
He immediately lowered his head as he picked up the certificate placed on top of the swordsmanship book.
“thank you.”
As Logan looked at the certificate with pride, Felix, who was looking at him, spoke in a bewildered voice.
“…Are you going to not take the swordsmanship book at all?”
“Ah. I’m sorry.”
“I don’t understand what you’re thinking.”
Logan smiled awkwardly as he saw the swordsman sigh lightly, and then suddenly he said something completely unexpected.
“No matter how much I think about it, this isn’t right.”
“yes?”
“Even if you are satisfied, I am not. No matter how much I think about it, this transaction is not fair, so I will give you something else. Do you accept it?”
‘I just wish you would keep that feeling of indebtedness….’
It was difficult to refuse even more when the swordsman came forward like this.
“I’m really okay with this, but… haha, it wouldn’t be polite to refuse any more.”
Even if you don’t feel like you’re in debt, if it’s a mutually satisfying transaction, the relationship will continue.
Thinking like that, Logan suddenly felt hopeful.
‘What do you want me to give you?’
If you are a swordsman, it would not be a simple gift even if you think about your own reputation.
Logan’s heart was pounding as he imagined this and that,
“I will personally teach you a technique that you can use.”
Felix’s voice that followed made him freeze.
‘teaching?’
That’s also the teachings of the kingdom’s strongest swordsman.
The intermediate sword skills of famous knights could not be traded for tens of millions of gold.
This is because it was a vision that would normally be classified as a state secret.
Even more so, the teachings of a swordsman who was the kingdom’s strongest auror user could have been worth even more.
‘Of course, it may not be a big deal, but if it’s really excessive…’
Because that could actually be a problem, Logan’s expression became complicated.
“I know very well that you are humble and don’t expect much.”
“…yes?”
Logan is confused by this evaluation, which is the first time he has received it in both his past life and his current life.
“But I’m giving you this gift because I feel uneasy. And wouldn’t this prove even more clearly that you have a connection with me?”
The swordsman smiled kindly and made an offer I couldn’t refuse.
No matter how much he had the vision of the divine sword, there was no reason for him to force himself to refuse if the strongest person in the modern kingdom spoke to him like this and gave him teachings.
Moreover, as the swordsman said, it was also about establishing a relationship that transcended what Logan had originally hoped to achieve through the transaction.
‘It’s truly a hit.’
The loss I was willing to take for the future turned out to be a multiplied gain.
After making his decision, Logan immediately lay down on the spot.
“thank you!”
“Yes. Now he seems like a young kid his age.”
The swordsman, who was laughing at the sight, got up from his seat and approached Logan.
The momentum that had been gradually getting stronger with each stride turned into an intimidating feeling that felt suffocating just by looking at him as he approached five steps ahead.
In that state, the swordsman pulled out his sword.
Slurp.
gulp.
As Logan could not say anything and just looked, a calm voice continued.
“Concentrate. I won’t teach you kindly. One of the pleasures of an old man is to judge the talents of an outstanding young man.”
With those words, the swordsman’s expression gave up his smile and became extremely serious,
“Now. Pull out your sword.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the force emitted from the tip of the sword began to entangle Logan’s whole body.
‘Ugh!’
I told him to pull out his sword, but it wasn’t easy.
The hand that was reaching for the sword sheath on my waist trembled as it could not shake off the swordsman’s force.
‘This is an Auror user…’
In my past life, I couldn’t even imagine dealing directly with an Auror user.
This was because when he was a mercenary, he was not at a level where he could even get close to either friend or enemy, and during his time as an independent army, the friendly Auror users did not have time to leisurely deal with him, and the Empire’s Auror users were targets that had to be avoided at all costs.
Therefore, the current experience of directly experiencing the reality of an Auror user that I had only seen from afar was bound to be precious.
‘Damn it.’
However, the level gap was more severe than expected.
As I was trying to force my trembling hands to move, a question suddenly occurred to me.
‘Is this something all Auror users can do?’
An art that magically binds the entire body of an opponent, no matter how low-level, with intangible force?
If that were the case, all wars on the continent would have been decided by a fight between Auror users without the need for other troops.
‘This itself is a special technique.’
As my thoughts changed, my way of dealing with them also changed.
Ugh.
The force core of the heart vibrated and powerfully emitted energy.
The force amplified through the two cores began to amplify only the senses, not the entire body’s abilities.
Then, his senses, temporarily heightened to the point of a meditative state, began to analyze the force restraining his body.
Soon the situation began to unfold little by little.
‘Amplification. Concentration. Dispersion.’
The force that the swordsman naturally spread as he raised his force was amplified at a certain moment and concentrated into one, putting pressure on his body.
But that alone wasn’t enough to immobilize him.
‘Every time I try to move, it stimulates the starting point and disperses the force into the air.’
Although it was analyzed, it was still unclear how it was possible.
However, I was able to find a way to move my body at that moment.
Move quickly by half a beat when the swordsman’s momentum is trying to disperse the force.
This simple act alone was enough for Logan to draw his sword.
visor!
“As expected… you’re talented.”
With the swordsman’s words of admiration, the force that had been pressing on my body seemed to disappear in an instant, but then gathered around his sword.
Ugh.
And a red blade began to form over the sword.
‘Auror Blade?’
The sword’s internal force and external force harmonize to create a type of blade made of supernatural powers.
That image was clearly engraved in Logan’s senses.
‘Oh no. no. This is…’
That was the moment when a light of realization appeared in Logan’s eyes.
“Look carefully. This is a heavy-duty sword.”
As the swordsman spoke, a huge red sword began to come down on his head.
At first glance, it is a red sword that extends over 3 meters.
I couldn’t even dare to accept the numbing force alone.
“If implemented properly, it is a skill that can be very useful against opponents below a certain level. I will show you slowly. Concentrate!”
The red sword slowly fell overhead at a very slow speed.
‘You have to avoid blood… Ugh!’
I tried to avoid the slashing blade, but my body did not move.
The force from the red sword penetrated my entire body and disturbed my senses.
The pressure of force I felt before pulling out the sword felt much stronger.
I felt helpless, as if my body did not follow its owner’s will at all.
‘That blade’s momentum is greatly strengthened.’
If I hadn’t had previous experience, I wouldn’t have even been able to understand the principles.
But even if I knew the principle, I couldn’t immediately think of a way to do it.
Ugh.
At that moment, a small sound inside his body made Logan’s eyes widen.
The more intense Force began to neutralize the enemy’s force penetrating inside him, and his senses began to return.
It was an unexpected situation even for Logan himself.
“her?”
The swordsman laughed as if he was surprised, and for an instant, the red sword began to move faster than before.
My instincts told me that this attack could not be avoided.
‘Pfft!’
At the perfect moment, Logan’s sword soared up, engulfed in golden brilliance.
Wow!
Logan’s body was thrown away with a strong explosion.
thud.
dump.
Logan hit the wall of the training hall and fell to the floor.
He barely raised his head and vomited blood with a distorted expression.
Cough.
Anyone could tell that he had suffered serious internal injuries as he could barely raise his upper body with his broken sword stuck in the ground.
However, the first words that came out of Logan, who barely opened his mouth, were questions about the sword.
“Oh, you’re not an Auror Blade…?”
A smile appeared on the swordsman’s lips, as if he was happy to see that.
“Are you going to teach me something I can’t even repeat? You saw it right.”
The moment he heard the answer, a faint smile appeared on Logan’s face.
Slurp.
With that satisfied expression on his face, Logan lost consciousness.
* * * purr.
When the knights saw the swordsman coming out of the training hall door, they all lowered their heads.
“If you go inside, there will be someone passed out. Take him gently to the treatment room.”
“…Yes?”
These knights can be said to be the duke’s henchmen, but this time, their reaction was a little late, as if it was a completely unexpected order.
‘I heard you were a guest?’
There was only one question that appeared on their faces.
However, the swordsmith did not answer their questions.
“I have taken emergency measures, so treat him well and make him fully recover, and then tell me. I still have something to say to him.”
“Yes!”
Hearing the knights’ answer, the swordsman smiled while thinking about something.
‘I am definitely a bastard.’
I only spoke heavily, but originally I had no intention of actually using my hands.
The sword I cut off the hem of that day was quite harsh, but I didn’t expect him to be able to move in front of a heavy sword.
But the guy exceeded my expectations, and he was filled with admiration. I put my heart into it and tried my hand a little more seriously.
As learning with one’s body tends to lead to wounds, I thought,
‘Is there someone similar to that guy among the younger generation?…’
No matter how much he thought about it, Esperanza could be said to be his student. There was no talent of that level even within the Knights.
‘It’s definitely… going to be fun to watch.’
Swordsman Felix Esperanza began to take an interest in Logan in earnest.
