Chapter 353 – 101. Sub-Captain Tires (1)
And the swordsman of the knights began.
5 to 1. It’s an absurd, nonsensical sparring. However, only 3 sets. If I dodge 3 attacks, it’s my victory.
‘Although I can’t put an aura on the sword. I can use mana instead.’
In other words, the practice of using mana is not prohibited. And that was my winning point.
Cacan-
Siertia and the swords of the knights collided and sparks flew. 5 to 1. So the knights were forbidden from attacking me from the rear.
Kakakang-
So, with a time difference, the first 1 sum came towards me in succession.
Now, even if it’s a single move, five people’s consecutive attacks followed me. The connection was as natural as flowing water, and it was a very high-level swordsmanship mixed with real grass and wasted grass.
“How…?”
But when that first swordsman was over. Questions crossed the faces of the knights.
I blocked all of their sword attacks.
“Not a single effective hit.”
Tyrese said. As the vice-captain said, their combo attacks were elegant. I blocked all of those sword attacks with the Lion Heart Sword.
‘Even though it was the high level of swordsmanship of the Royal Guard Knights. I’m not serious yet.’
For them, the first match must have been a search match. A cadet of a Pantheon. A cadet like that arrogantly provoked the High Knight.
At least they would have wanted to find out who I, Julian von Reinhardt, was.
‘And I must have felt sorry for her.’
It was like that too. Even if it’s an exploration game. The swords of the knights could not even grazed my breastplate.
The commander of the Royal Guard who was watching Dalian also drool.
“The Royal Guard Knights’ coordinated attack is sure to have no gaps…”
Like that said. I also couldn’t get a counterattack to their attack. However, considering the overwhelming inferiority of 5 to 1.
The first sword attack was undoubtedly my victory. And the atmosphere of the knights who noticed that fact changed.
‘Those knights seem to be willing to use the longevity method, too.’
The knights hadn’t even raised mana to their bodies yet.
If you are an excellent knight of the high knight level, when you use the seniority method, you perfectly control the mana so that it is not released to the outside.
So, on the surface, it is not revealed whether or not the seniority method was used. Having mixed the swords, I could tell just by the reaction of the swords.
‘Well, it’s the same for me as I didn’t use the seniority method because my 1st match was a search match.’
The knights raised their swords again and glared at me. Just by looking at his eyes, you can tell he’s sincere. Even if you don’t put an aura on your sword.
The knights who started using the mana seniority method like now. Literally, they are monsters that are no different from a high-ranking monster.
‘That’s why even a pure sword attack without an aura might break my body.’
Of course, in the end, he would reap the sword. I didn’t want such trivial sparring.
‘It makes me more excited. Do your best.’
Even if they do everything in their power, if they can’t beat me, I won’t be able to say anything.
It was then. A knight’s sword pierced me with a speed that was incomparable to the previous sword attack.
‘There is no clutter at all. It is a sword stabbed with the most ideal sword.’
Asterisk’s family. The imperial family had a special lineage that surpassed that of Reinhardt and Orhain.
The founder of the kingdom of Ramir. The first Asterisk was a hero symbolizing the empire. The special swordsmanship inherited from the Asterite family was passed down to the Imperial Guard.
Before the lion heart sword was mixed, the original imperial sword method. The swordsmanship of the royal family of Asterisk, ‘Geum Eung-Ik.’
Its origin swordsmanship, which means golden hawk wings, is a high-level swordsmanship comparable to that of a lion heart sword.
‘There’s no time to think about it.’
I didn’t avoid the sting of the gold eung-Ik. Conversely, aiming for the knight’s gap, he stabbed Siertia.
‘As expected, he’s coming right away.’
However, the first sword attack was a waste. As I was stabbing my sword in the gap, another knight’s sword stabbed me with a gap.
Woowoowook-
I heard the sound of ripping the air. Although he narrowly grazed his side.
Dodged
The eyes of the third knight, who was making a series attack, were momentarily embarrassed. However, like a high night, his body was already moving. The knight’s longsword drew a half moon as it was.
It didn’t have an aura, but it was a strong sword that could split the waist in two.
‘It must have been terribly training mana practice.’
It’s a slash that can’t come out with pure strength alone. Can not avoid. At the same time as a strong sword, because of the power contained in the sword, it was a blow that flew in a half-moon with terrifying speed.
‘Then we collide!’
Kakakang-
Fire blazed from the sword again. And the third article was even more embarrassing. I don’t think I ever thought I would collide with that steel sword.
And, it was the knight who pushed his body backwards.
“If it’s not a series, Tyler…”
I heard Tyrese’s words. Tyler is like the name of the third knight. As Tires said, if the fourth knight hadn’t followed up with a sword strike.
The knight, whose body was pushed back, revealing a gap, would have been knocked down by my sword strike. The fourth sword was dodged.
“Kwaaaaa!”
And the last hit. The fifth knight lowered his sword vertically.
“There are a lot of gaps.”
And before the sword reached me, the tip of Siertia’s sword slashed the man’s breastplate.
***
Resistance camp. An empty lot there.
A heavy silence fell over the place. Some of the commanders were speechless and unable to say anything.
“There must be a reason why Count Yulian gave me a bold proposal.”
At Tyrese’s words, the commanders nodded slightly.
The two agreements have already been exchanged. Dalian 5 to 1. It was an overwhelmingly unfavorable condition, but the result was unexpected.
It was the High Night of the Royal Guard Knights. Although the Royal Guard is now divided into two. The truly chivalrous knights were gathered under Tires.
“Those High Knights are guys you will never ignore… No, they are the backbone that will lead the future of our Knights, so how…”
The commander was right. Most of the commanders under Tires were also knights. So those five High Knights who are his subordinates. I knew their skills well.
“Rather, one of our knights was killed.”
Tyrese nodded his head. One knight’s breastplate was cut. Of course, thanks to his breastplate, he was not injured.
As long as it’s sparring, it’s enough effective hits. And Tires had surely seen Count Julian draw the sword in the end.
“It might be a sparring for the knights. For Count Julian, it’s no different than a life-and-death battle. Even so, do you have that much leeway?”
The commanders’ eyes changed. It was clear that they, like Tyrese, had an intuition.
Five High Knights of the Royal Guard Knights. That each student of the Pantheon is worse than one. And just as the knights were on a high night, their expressions became very serious.
“What will be the result of the last 3 agreements…”
But at the words of the commander, Tires shook his head. He spoke quietly so that only the commanders could hear.
“Actually, there is no point in competing until the 3rd match. If it’s that count, I think I’ll be able to endure it.”
However, the commanders put on a puzzled look at those words. It wasn’t that he was angry at the loss of a knight of the same Guard.
“We think so too. I wonder if those hot-blooded bastards will readily accept it…”
Tyrese also nodded. Unlike Tires, who has already reached the age of 50. Those guys are hot-blooded young knights.
And now Dalian did not use Aura. Those high nights who have become aura experts. I’m sure you won’t be satisfied with the results of sparring without using auras.
‘Because of the resentment of losing the game. I’m sure you’ll think the results will be different if you use an aura.’
But Tires was gentle, but at the same time rational enough.
Now that it was wartime, there was no time to give those knights a chance to fight again. And it makes no sense. The result was obvious.
Even if you use an aura, the count will win. However, if an aura is used, there will be injuries either way. Even deaths in severe cases.
So sparring is really meaningless for Tyrese, the commander-in-chief. But if the sparring ends like this, the knights won’t be able to accept the match. In the end, it’s a reversal.
‘Then, I’ll have to quickly convince them that the Count’s skills are superior to those guys.’
Tyrese made up his mind. He liked that cocky count.
Arrogance to the point of making a very rude proposal. But that arrogance was also because of his confidence in his skills.
The Count had already proved with his sword that arrogance was not bravado. Tyrese decided to accommodate the count.
‘So that my knights don’t throw up. I’ll have to prove it more clearly here.’
Finally, towards the knights and Yulian who are trying to compete for the final 3 go. Tires exclaimed.
“You don’t have to compete until the 3rd. It is Count Julian’s victory. Knights, take up your sword.”
In the knights, the word of the superior is absolute. The knights lowered their swords at Tires’ horse. However, the expression on his face showed that he could not easily accept defeat.
“Vice-captain. With just these sparring without the use of aura…”
“No, that’s right!”
And the reaction was as Tires expected. Tires smiled and said to the knights.
“Are you dissatisfied with my decision?”
“Oh no! However…”
“You must be dissatisfied.”
The knights were silent. Although he is the vice-captain, Tires is actually the knight commander of the Guard Knights. No matter how high the night is, you can’t throw up at the leader.
But looking at those eyes full of displeasure. Tyrese said.
“If you are that dissatisfied. I will try sword fighting with that count.”
At those words, the commanders and knights all murmured. And at Tires’ words that followed, they were even more astonished.
“Of course, using an aura.”
“I-really!”
Tires ignored the reaction of his men. Then, he secretly observed the Count’s reaction. The response made Tyrese even more satisfied.
Count Yulian had a very calm expression on his face.
***
The sparring with the knights was unexpected.
Five High Knights. Even though they are now the Royal Guard Knights whose reputation is inferior to Midnight Sun and Centiac.
Still, the anti-Greek guards under Tires were the elite of the zodiac. Unlike the anti-Greek faction, they do not leave the ecliptic.
They were the ones who had experienced actual battles with demons until just a few days ago. I thought Dalian would not be easy.
‘But it wasn’t difficult.’
No, it was rather easy. Clearly, these are also High Nights beyond Aura Expert. So, it was a knight who had already reached the level of the 6th tier.
Even so, it was not difficult to deal with their unique swordsmanship, Geum Eung-Ik. I quickly figured out why.
‘The sinking forest. And it’s because of the training I did in the depths of the lake.’
The level of the 6th tier achieved there and the demon dragon awakening. As a result, my five senses have already surpassed human limits.
Even at the same 6th level, their reaction speed couldn’t keep up with me. Even Siertia’s special effects were not used at all.
‘If I compete for 3 moves like this, it will definitely be my victory.’
However, the Dalian ended in 2 go. The vice-captain, Tires, ended the sparring. And Tires threw at me something I had never thought of.
“What about it, Count? I want to compete with you for 1 go using Aura.”
Soon he, a member of the 10th Seat of the Empire, stood in front of me on behalf of his High Knight.
At his words, my blood boiled. But I calmed down and answered Tires.
“This is what I was hoping for. A handful, please.”
The eyes of the people gathered in the clearing were all at me.
