Chapter 223 – 223. World Tree Bria (3)
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Yushin considered Heinkel more than a teacher, more like a family member, even an adoptive father.
He absolutely trusted him.
He was a benefactor and at the same time taught him swordsmanship, as well as how to survive in a world he suddenly fell into.
Just as Ardena showed absolute trust in her teacher, El Cid, Yushin did the same.
‘Even if I fully mastered the stage of Seven Amber, it would be impossible to score an odds against El Cid.’
After successfully blocking Heinkel’s sword attacks from a total of six directions,
At the same time, he launched a sharp counterattack.
He got used to Heinkel’s attacks to some extent.
Of course, if he brought out another swordsmanship, he would be immediately overwhelmed.
When Yushin counterattacked, Heinkel smiled and brought out another swordsmanship at the same time. No matter how many swordsmanships he has learned so far, Heinkel made use of swordsmanships from other sects and made Yushin unable to cope with them.
“Kuk!”
Yushin, who managed to get away with the attack that flew up to his neck, exhaled heavily and rearranged himself.
And he thought for a moment.
‘Then does that mean we might end up fighting something other than El Cid? Another being…. Who is that? I wouldn’t go on rigorous training for days on end for no reason unless Master suddenly went senile.’
The reason for sharpening the blade,
And the reason why they are trained harshly enough to remind them of actual combat to the extent of crossing the brink of death.
Yoo-shin tried to read his master’s intentions, but it was impossible to reason because there were no clues.
“There won’t be any time to think about anything else.”
Heinkel started walking with his sword hanging down.
There was still a lot of pressure.
Sword Saint Reinhilder. Even though he was old, he completely overpowered the demon king slayer who subdued the demon king of tyranny and the demon king of heat waves as if to prove that he was still active.
Seeing Master walking slowly, Yushin swallowed dry saliva and raised his sword.
“It was just luck that you beat Savnak. Well, there is a saying that luck is also skill, but that’s not something to brag about. It would be a true victory only when it was completely defeated with skill.”
You’re still far away, kid.
It was possible because it was the Sword Saint Reinhilder.
The monster at the pinnacle of the sword treated the slayer of the demon king, who had a reputation throughout the continent, as a child and taught him harshly.
To become even stronger.
To be able to skillfully wield the power of God and the power of the demon king.
“When I was you, I cut the sky and even the sea.”
“You are too bluffing.”
Yushin said while swallowing his saliva.
At that, Heinkel gave a deep smile.
“Do you really think it’s bluffing?”
As soon as Heinkel finished speaking, a ring began to form on the sharp blade of the sword he was holding.
A ring made of blue mana.
The ring was not one. One, two, three…. A total of nine rings were deployed around the blade.
Master suddenly began to express her sincerity. Yushin broke out in a cold sweat at the sight.
Surely it did not fall for a cheap provocation,
Do you just want to make a mess of me?
“The realm of your sword.”
Heinkel opened his mouth again.
“They said you can easily copy the techniques you’ve seen once.”
You should be able to follow along.
Heinkel, who had only shown a relaxed appearance, added her words with a heavy, hard expression on his face.
“Building rings using mana is not the exclusive property of wizards.”
Inspections can also build rings.
Heinkel made people understand the Yushin by directly showing it.
“But usually it is impossible. Stacking mana rings inside the body and stacking rings on top of the blade are distinctly different realms.”
After he finished his words, Heinkel assumed a posture as if he would swing his sword at any moment.
Don’t block, avoid.
Just before swinging the sword, Heinkel gave advice.
Of course, even if he didn’t give such advice, he intended to avoid Yushin. To face that sword is suicidal. Since I saw the rings unfolding on the blade, my intuition has been sending me constant warnings.
“Keep down!”
Heinkel gave a big tantrum.
At the same time, Yushin fell to the floor with such speed that he could not find any face.
Wooooo!!!!
A roar with thunder and lightning,
A roar resounded from above, as if a group shelling had been fired all at once.
It felt like my body would be crushed at any moment by the pressure caused by the release of power.
However, despite this, Yushin lay face down on the floor and watched Heinkel.
Like you won’t miss a moment.
He watched all the nine rings on Heinkel’s blade, as well as his posture and breathing when he swung the sword.
Was it an impulse that came from the power of the sword held in the body?
Yushin felt the desire to make that powerful swordsmanship his own.
“Now stand up.”
At Heinkel’s words, Yushin lifted himself up off the floor and brushed off the pile of dirt that was on his body.
And after that,
He looked at the sword marks left by the sword with his master.
Finding the scar was not difficult.
It was because the sword mark was clearly engraved right above his head.
“You’re really great….”
The space where the scars are clearly left,
Looking at the blue sky, Yushin put out his tongue at the blow that even cut through the clouds that had hung in the sky.
All the clouds have been severed.
As if cut by a sharp blade, the sword marks were completed across the entire sky.
The atmosphere cut off by the strong cutting force,
A pongong sound resounding like an echo in the vast sky.
It was as if the sky was screaming as it was cut by the sword.
“Are you asking me to follow this?”
Sounds like nonsense.
You’d rather have a cat lay an egg overnight.
Yushin, who showed strong confidence, quickly lowered his tail and put his impossibility into his mouth.
If he had cut the earth, there might have been room for possibility, but Heinkel cut the sky. The only one who boasts that he can imitate after seeing the scene is surely a con man. No, even the swindlers in the world wouldn’t dare to mention the possibility.
“You will have to.”
Heinkel said in a heavy voice.
At those words, Yushin swallowed his saliva and nodded his head with effort.
For the rest of the period, learn Heinkel’s swordsmanship. That was what he was supposed to do right now.
Don’t talk about possible or impossible.
It must be done.
Yushin calmed his trembling heart, thinking that there must be a reason for Master’s unreasonable words.
* * *
In order to interpret the enigmatic words left behind by Yushin, Ileina moved busily, taking a break from her duties.
But within
I realized that all those efforts were in vain.
Because the only person who has the answer to the riddle suddenly came to the office without contact.
“I ask you to deploy troops in the sanctuary where the World Tree is located, High Priestess.”
I made such a request out of the blue.
Ilayna couldn’t hide her embarrassment at El Cid’s sudden appearance and unexpected request.
She was talking as if someone was going to attack the sanctuary where the World Tree is located.
Who the hell is aiming for the world tree?
There was never a single case where the symbol of faith that the elves valued more than their lives had been directly threatened. The Demon King’s army, which was hostile to the elves, planned to set the World Tree on fire, but it was suppressed early by the warrior chief who was Ardena’s senior.
“You mean who’s aiming for the world tree? What kind of person are you talking about aiming for the world tree? Hasn’t Savnak’s demon lord’s army, his worst enemy, already been destroyed?”
Was it because he heard something like a riddle from Yushin?
Ilayna showed a sharp reaction as if she was wary of El Cid.
She felt uneasy.
At the same time, there was a fear that something might happen in Bria, the world tree where the remains of the first priest were buried.
‘No. Never as much as the world tree….’
The World Tree should not be threatened by anyone.
This is because the World Tree is a divine tree with the soul of the first priest and a pillar of life that is responsible for the intellectual power of the Liberia Peninsula.
“I would like to hear the detailed reason. Why is the World Tree being targeted? And who is behind the world tree? And why should I put power into it? You will have to explain all of that without the slightest falsehood, El Cid.”
Seeing the strong-willed eyes of the head priest, El Cid knew that if she didn’t tell her the truth, she wouldn’t move.
Truth.
She had to tell it to this young god director.
If I tell the truth, will I be able to get the priest’s consent?
El hesitated for a moment with an expression that crossed her emotions.
“I will tell you.”
Eventually, El opened her mouth.
The elf woman with her pale purple hair revealed to Ilaina everything she had been hiding, even what she had shared with Heinkel.
She had to ask for her consent.
Even though she’s still a young elf… This is because she is the representative of all elves in the Liberia Peninsula and the spiritual leader of the elves.
She needed to know the truth.
“Everything is for the peace and future of our compatriots. Just like my older sister, I am willing to sacrifice for my fellow countrymen.”
She tries to follow in the footsteps of her older sister who sacrificed herself for her compatriots.
‘Cause I’m her brother
And… Because he is the child’s teacher.
What El wanted was to inherit her sister’s legacy and Ardena’s bright future. To achieve those two goals, she decided to sacrifice herself in the sanctuary where the World Tree is located.
“Ardenado… , Do you know?”
After she learns the whole truth from El,
It was the first question that Ilaina, who was confused, brought up.
Currently, Ilayna was feeling extreme confusion and bewilderment, to the point that she even forgot the title of warrior commander.
“Like that kid back then… She had put off speaking for fear of being terribly shocked, but now she can’t hide it any longer. I’m going to tell you today. Everything.”
El, who was talking with her wry smile, made her eyes shine as if she had made a deep decision.
She tries to tell him all her truths.
And I want to say
All of this is for you.
