Chapter 322
Tacheon laughed while looking at the map of Owen’s castle spread out on the wooden table.
“Is it a failure…”
I twisted even the coordinates of the space to make sure it was removed, but the chaos was not achieved. Not a single human being died, let alone Raon. Needless to say, it was a complete failure.
“Did you say failure?”
The Red Ghost Warrior looked back at Tacheon and widened his eyes. He gripped the table tightly in disbelief.
“Could it be Glenn Sieghardt…”
“No. Because of Raon Sieghart. It erased the energy of yin and yang before chaos was created.”
Tacheon gently raised his hand. Light and darkness slowly bloomed over his grasp.
“It’s probably all I saw when I was fighting Glenn, but it’s not normal to understand the flow of chaos.”
“That’s the scariest thing about him.”
The enemy ghost nodded heavily.
“Even when he attacked me, his skills changed day by day. It is not yet a threatening force, but it will rise to a higher level soon.”
Before the branch collapsed, Raon threw a sword to fight every day, and each time he showed a different level of power as if a person had changed.
I’ve seen many unmanned people, but it was the first time I’ve seen such crazy growth.
“Growth power…”
Tacheon turned around with a faint smile. The sun had set below the horizon, and darkness had come over the sea.
The soul sword was looking at the sea with the same attitude as before.
“What are you going to do? If we’re going to get rid of him, we’d better do it as quickly as possible.”
The enemy gwisa looked at Tacheon with sunken eyes. Raon Sieghart’s growth is unpredictable. I had to make a firm decision to kill him.
“Unfortunately, I don’t have that much free time. It’s because I’ve been wasting quite a bit lately.”
Tacheon shook his head slowly and raised his gaze.
“Let’s look ahead a little bit.”
He looked up at the moonlit sky above the beach and gently lowered his eyes. As if enjoying music, I flicked my fingers, and the eyes that popped up again sparkled with different colors.
“We need to change the way we deal with Raon.”
“What is that…”
“Not by elimination, but by use.”
Tacheon’s lips curled up thinly.
“It looks like he will help our cause.”
* * *
Kyaaaaaaang!
Seeing the red island’s heat rays, Kitten’s longsword shattered like a piece of glass. After that, the falling heat heated up the arena like a furnace.
Whoa!
Even though the sword was broken, the eyes of Borini Kitten did not die. I clutched my half longsword and ran through the arena where haze bloomed.
Whoa!
The most brilliant light so far soared from the broken blade. The strong air that spewed out like a flash aimed at Raon’s neck.
Raon also did not lose his momentum. After lowering his knees and waist like a swallow flying, he raised the Jecheon sword that went down.
Whoaaaaa!
On the blade of the sword, unextinguished flames flowed along the half moon, and Keaton mercilessly tore the strong air he poured out with all his strength.
Pasasasak!
Borini Kitten’s sword turned to powder without leaving even a hilt, and the bright silver armor was twisted and ripped off.
Raon swung the jecheon sword so that no further damage could be done, and erased the heat that filled the arena.
“Whoa.”
Borini Keaton took off his ripped armor and took a deep breath.
“I lost.”
He bowed down after admitting defeat.
“It feels pretty good to lose with all your might.”
Looking at what he said, Keaton’s eyes were clear. It was a cool expression from the inside pouring out everything.
“I learned a lot.”
Raon smiled and shook his head.
“no. I learned more.”
Borini Keaton shook his head. There was not even the slightest selfishness in his eyes.
“Papal River 1st round! The winner is Raon Sieghart of the Legendary Swordsman!”
The emcee, who had noticed, came up to the arena and shouted the outcome of the duel.
“Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
“Raon! Raon! Raon!”
“I believed in the Snowflake Swordsman!”
“I showed you what a real drone is!”
“I support you for the rest of my life! Raon Sieghart!”
The audience shouted Raon’s name with cheers that shook the arena. All at once raised their voices to the point where I could hear tinnitus buzzing in my ears.
Raon saw the chiefs of the Six Emperors under the arena.
“hmm.”
Glenn nodded softly. The fact that he showed such a low expression meant that he was satisfied.
“It was a great duel.”
“You are crazy too. He’s a handsome madman!”
“Both of you are in the posture of a warrior.”
King Lecross applauded, Chamber laughed, and Ogram smiled approvingly.
“I feel like I’ve had a good eye.”
Derus was also smiling. To others, it may seem like a joyful smile, but in reality it is just a fake smile.
Right now he’s busy holding back the anger boiling inside.
‘Damn Robert…’
The memory of the previous life comes to mind.
While I covered my hands with blood and filth in the dark, Derus enjoyed the cheers of the people in the sun.
While I was killing people who rebelled against the Robert family in the shadows, Derus saved people and earned the title of Sky Sword.
When I raided the townsfolk to raise money and stole money and information, Derus released food and heard the praise of the current army.
While me and the shadow struggled to death, Derus grew in strength, built up a reputation, and boiled the hound that made it possible for him to achieve it.
It was garbage that could not be forgiven even if it died or came back to life.
Your strength and fame, thanks to me.
‘I won’t steal everything.’
Raon chewed hard on the inside of his cheek while watching Derus smile.
‘It’s starting now.’
The real revenge hasn’t even started yet. Tomorrow’s son, Cadiz, must be destroyed terribly before standing at the starting point.
“thanked.”
Raon wrapped up his inner feelings and bowed his head to the heads of the Six Emperors, including Derus.
“Prosecutor Raon.”
When I was about to go down the arena, Borini Keaton spoke to me. He was not only a prosecutor, but he even gave the honorary title of Nim behind him.
“yes?”
“Would you please wait a moment?”
He approached King Lecross, saying that he could not arbitrarily decide because he belonged to the body. After talking with him for a while, I came back to the arena.
“Prosecutor Raon.”
Borini Keaton stepped forward, got down on one knee, and bowed his head.
“I, Borini Keaton, swear to you here that I will do all three of your requests, anytime, anywhere.”
“yes?”
In an unexpected situation, Raon widened his eyes.
“What are you saying now…”
“I realized three things while dueling with Prosecutor Raon. In exchange for enlightening this ugly human being, I will risk my life to fulfill Prosecutor Raon’s request.”
Borini Keaton raised her face. His complexion was bright as if the sun had risen again.
“Three?”
“The first is that it doesn’t matter at any time to save people, the second is that you show what a real soldier is, and the third is that encouraging the enemy is also helpful.”
He smiled and spread his fingers one after another.
“In fact, apart from all that, I have to follow Prosecutor Raon for the rest of my life just for saving my life and everyone here, but I have a master who already risked his life, so please forgive me.”
“Hmm…”
Raon narrowed his eyes. Borini Keaton is a knight who is expected more in the future, not now.
Being able to command him three times was an advantage that could not be exchanged for any treasure.
“His Highness has already given permission. Please accept it.”
Borini Keaton bowed his head again. It seems that the talk I had with King Recross a while ago was the current oath.
‘To allow this…’
Apparently, the King of LeCross liked himself very much.
-What are you doing?
Lars jumped out of the ice flower bracelet and frowned.
-Isn’t that free labor! You have to accept it right now!
Like cotton candy without a head, he liked freebies.
‘wait.’
Raon shook his head, took a step forward, and met Keaton’s eyes.
“Can I ask you just one question?”
“As much as you like.”
“I’m going against the knight’s honor. Why are you making such an oath if I ask you something that cannot be done while wearing human skin?”
I was genuinely curious. It was just a plan to upset Derus, but it was burdensome to accept Borini Keaton’s oath.
“Because you just said that.”
“yes?”
“I may seem a little arrogant, but if I swear to do a favor, most will be busy accepting that oath. You can think about what to do later. I will focus on accepting it for now.”
Borini Keaton smiled softly and looked up.
“However, you did not take the oath and worried about the knight’s honor first. That’s why I thought I could trust you.”
He thumped his chest with his right hand.
“I believe that if it were you, I wouldn’t have you abandon the path of a man or a knight. Please accept my oath.”
Raon sighed and closed his eyes.
– I’m telling you, get it quickly! When the main king was in the demon realm, there were countless people like that, but you’re not popular…
‘Go away.’
I thought the words would be too long, so I pushed Lars away.
‘I’m not sure yet.’
He had no intention of impressing Borini Keaton. I just stimulated him to become stronger, and this happened.
It just warmed my heart at the words of his belief. It was the first time I’d received such trust from someone I hadn’t seen in a while.
Raon made up his mind and opened his eyes.
“I will accept it.”
I met eyes with Borini Keaton.
“I swear, too. I will never ask anyone to be in your honor. Sir Borini Keaton.”
“I believe. Prosecutor Raon.”
Raon stretched out his hand. He took Borini Keaton’s hand and lifted him up.
“Wowaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
“This is the fight of the unmanned, this is the friendship of the unmanned!”
“awesome!”
“Spearheaded sword! Spearheaded sword!”
“Snow Flower Swordsman!”
The crowd cheered again and chanted the names of Raon and Borini Keaton.
Raon raised his hand in response to their shouts and went down the arena. He licked his lips at Derus, who smiled forcibly, and then Borini Keaton, who smiled heartily.
‘I feel like I don’t know people or the world yet.’
– That’s right. Your mockery is on the level of a demon king, but the human aspect is not as good as that of the original king…
‘Be quiet.’
* * *
Even after the quarterfinals were all over, only stories about Raon and Borini Keaton came out of people’s mouths.
It seemed that this master class duel had become the stage only for Raon and Borini Keaton.
Glenn smiled at the riotousness of the gymnasium. The story of a cherished grandson everywhere. It only makes good sounds, so I feel really excited.
‘I’ll have to put up with it.’
I tried to have Loen assassinate the audience who were talking nonsense to Raon, but I decided to just let it go because it felt good.
“Go back now…”
“I’m coming too!”
As she was taking Cheryl and Rowen to the infirmary where Raon was staying, Rimmer jumped from the audience.
“Where have you been and what have you been doing?”
Cheryl rolled her eyes at Rimmer. If I didn’t answer properly, it would be a one-on-one blow.
“Heh heh, I guess I’ll gamble again…”
Loen smiled softly, but his eyes flashed sharply.
“Oh no.”
Rimer quickly shook his head.
“I don’t know everyone, but I’m the number one contributor to the spread of Raon’s name right now.”
He smiled and raised a finger.
“If I hadn’t pushed Raon, would the chaos caused by Tacheon have blown them all away?”
“…”
Glenn looked at Rimmer, then turned and headed in the direction of the infirmary.
“It sucks.”
Cheryl clicked her tongue as she looked at Rimmer. It was the look of pathetic.
“I can’t. From now on, you will have to get hit by me and fly away.”
“Oh really! Mr. Rowen! Loen believes in me!”
“Hehe, I have to follow the family head.”
Loen respectfully bowed her head and followed Glenn.
“Ask for help! It must have been gambling! If you search your pockets, you’ll find dozens of gambling tickets. You’re just not done today…”
“Lord of the Heavenly Sword.”
Glenn turned around as Cheryl was about to hit Rimmer.
“Don’t let me go.”
“yes? yes!”
Cheryl tilted her head and sat behind Glenn. She narrowed her eyes in surprise.
“Whoa…”
Rimmer sighed after everyone had left.
“thank god.”
He smirked as he looked at the gambling tickets in his bosom.
“I almost ripped it all apart.”
* * *
After receiving treatment for his back in the infirmary, Raon headed to the gymnasium. The empty gymnasium was dark, but the moonlight was bright, so there was no major obstacle to movement.
Srrrrreung!
I moved to the center of the gymnasium and pulled out the jecheon sword.
-No way…
Lars swallowed dryly and raised his head.
-Are you going to train again?
‘Why ask something obvious?’
Raon immediately nodded.
‘If I’ve studied, I’ll have to review it.’
Today, against Matisse and Borini Keaton, not only the mad sword snow wind sword, but also the performance of the preliminary sword and straight sword rose. If you don’t check your growth before going to bed, the skills you’ve accumulated will diminish.
-Leaving boring things aside, I’m tired of you now…
Lars shook his head and sighed.
‘You have to be good at boring things to become an excellent martial artist.’
-That’s not it! You wicked bastard!
He yelled out loud, then frowned and landed on his shoulder. It looked like he was tired of talking.
‘I’ll do it until Dorian brings him back.’
-He?
Raon did not answer and struck down the Celestial Sword. The ferocious yet sharp blade of a madman cut through the night air.
‘Good.’
Sharpness and accuracy dwelled in the mad sword, which was an unleashed wild beast as the achievements of the preliminary sword and the straight sword rose.
A frightening anticipation soared at each sword tax.
‘The bigger change is the snow wind sword.’
Even in the snow wind sword, which was lacking in actual combat due to training alone, terrifying fangs sprouted. A sharp blade that would bite and cut off the flow of the enemy was deeply engraved in the gymnasium.
‘It’s not over yet.’
We can go further in the future.
Raon unleashed his mad sword and snow wind sword in succession, then lowered his sword. As I was smiling with satisfaction, a little cat flew up from the tree and landed on the back of the knife.
“This guy…”
I remember hearing that the sword of a swordsman who had reached a high level had a natural feel, and that wild animals were approaching.
‘Am I at that level?’
It would still be a long way off.
Even though I thought it was strange because I didn’t even know what a natural sword was, I felt a little better.
“The worth of training at this time…”
“Good job.”
When he smiled lightly, the blackbird opened its mouth and spit out human words while turning its head to one side.
“Ah…”
Raon’s mouth fell open. I could immediately tell who it was just by the way he spoke. I quickly opened the membrane to stop the sound from leaking out.
“Mer Merlin?”
“Now I know better.”
Merlin laughed mockingly through his mouth.
“Didn’t you go?”
“You are in danger, where am I going?”
She turned her head the other way as if asking why.
– Huh!
Lars flinched at Merlin.
– and a madman! A real madwoman! The sword of obsession is stuck in my head!
He swallowed dry saliva and hid inside the ice flower bracelet.
“Cutting down mana before chaos was complete was a perfect response. It was beautiful.”
“Ha…”
My head hurts. I thought I wouldn’t see you for a while if I said hello and left like that, but right away. It was absurd that it also appeared in the form of a crow.
She was a very incomprehensible woman.
“Since we have earned the trust of Borini Keaton and the King of Lecross, it can be considered the best result.”
Merlin smirked in the form of a crow. It was a very strange experience to be both cute and creepy at the same time.
“Now Tacheon won’t be able to move carelessly. You worked really hard.”
“Since when have you seen it?”
“From start to finish. I am always watching you.”
“Ugh…”
Her soft voice raised chicken meat on her forearm.
“I can’t last long watching you fight with this kid.”
The wings of the bird carrying Merlin trembled.
“I will be looking forward to seeing you soar higher.”
She raised her trembling wings and said a final goodbye. However, I was worried that it would appear again soon after leaving it like that.
“Ah, give this child some grain. Because that was a promise.”
“Why do you keep giving me your promise…”
Chirp.
I tried to argue, but as if my soul had already been replaced, I looked up at her with dark eyes. Bouncing bouncingly, he stepped on the back of the knife and tilted his head. It looked like he was asking for grain to be served quickly.
“Haa…”
As he sighed and lowered his head, the gymnasium door opened and Dorian entered.
“Dude lord. I called. I will be back soon.”
“It came just fine.”
Raon smiled awkwardly and gestured to Dorian.
“Do you have any grain?”
“grain? Of course!”
Dorian smiled broadly and pulled ten cylinders from his belly pocket.
“What can I get you? Barley rice crude soybean sorghum wheat corn? Because there are more. Just talk!”
“I’m tired…”
Raon sighed. Perhaps because of Merlin, who appears frequently, he felt tired of Dorian, who carried all his belongings.
“This guy needs to eat, so can you pick out some?”
Raon pointed at the crow. I had heard that birds liked feed made from millet and sorghum before, but I didn’t know what the blackbird would like, so I asked for all of them.
“You’re trying to feed him!”
Dorian opened the barrel and took out all the grain, seeing the bird that reached Raon’s hand before he knew it. Lined up the grain on the table and made a buffet.
Chirp!
When the bird flapped its wings, it tasted deliciously the grains it wanted at the grain buffet.
“Uhehe. This guy is cute, right?”
The door to the gymnasium quietly opened as Dorian laughed at the plump bird lying on his back.
Raon looked back and smiled coldly.
“Here you are.”