Chapter 784 – The Sword of the Breeze (3)
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‘What am I going to do?’
Feeling sincere anticipation and joy, Odelia straightened her sword.
Dalian, which was unexpected and even deviated from the dignity and courtesy of aristocrats.
It was all her spontaneous plan. It was an idea she came up with after hearing that she was in sparring after asking why the disciple she had taught in the past could not be seen.
—Gaius is having a friendly sparring. Call me later
─For what? Can’t we go see it together?
Then, when she saw Cornelius openly looking like shit, Odelia was convinced. That the opponent of that friendly sparring was the one she wanted to see.
Nord’s figure was quickly found.
Not because of his distinctive appearance, but because of his strange presence.
But when she saw Nord sitting down, Odelia modified her maneuver a bit more.
It was because she found a way to make a strong impression more effectively than talking to her.
‘I was lucky that it turned out this well, but.’
She didn’t accidentally get involved in a sparring with Nefertiti.
He intentionally intervened while waiting for the right moment while watching Fran’s sparring.
From the beginning, she knew that Nefertiti was part of the Norse group—even though she didn’t know that she was his wife—but Odelia had a reason to intervene in the sparring.
A teacher trying to convince a disciple who has hit a wall.
It was a typical warrior’s logic that it was difficult for a third party to intervene arbitrarily.
But what if it’s her marquise and master class that insists on that logic?
This sophistry stands a little above aristocratic courtesy and common sense.
In fact, Odelia has not been restrained at all so far, and she said, ‘Why did you do such an absurd thing?’
Even though it was a matter of arguing with an escort and a guest from another family.
And what will happen after you give them something to teach them?
‘It avoids suspicion and makes it easier to garner attention.’
If O’Delia had called Nord out, she would have been suspicious of ‘Why are you trying to contact me?’ You can even talk to me.
She was sincere in wanting to bless the student who had hit a wall.
‘Actually, that kid seems to have noticed my thoughts, too.’
Odelia looked at Nord, who held her peculiar posture.
Look at me. It’s like he’s not cute.
Like a great nobleman, he seems to be hiding insidious tactics in every action.
If you slightly change the direction of that smart head, it would be a piece of cake to bury a person, but who is looking at someone with such a disgusted expression?
Smart enough to be insidious, yet honest enough to piss off.
‘He’s just a guy Cornelius would like.’
We got to know each other very well. Odelia grumbled.
It doesn’t matter. Even after noticing Odelia’s thoughts, Nord accepted her offer.
Life experience, personality, and intelligence that form that kind of notice.
A twisted personality that is not as simple as other masters.
Aside from that, isn’t it proof that he has the greed of a warrior?
‘The fact that he tried to sparring with Gaius means he’s interested in becoming stronger.’
A heart-to-heart fight is sometimes sweeter than a conversation across a table.
It is impossible to hide her sincerity or true nature until the moment she fights with her concentration, so Odelia was able to see the twists and turns of their lives in the masters of their own martial arts.
‘Enlightenment does not come to warriors who lie to themselves.’
The martial arts of masters contain their own enlightenment.
It was the reason Odelia could see their true nature.
Shuk…
At that time, Nord’s sluggish movements became quick.
─Bright!!!
In the blink of an eye, the tip of her flaccid spear aimed at Odelia’s head. The eerie speed hinted at power. Trying to avoid it, she narrowed her eyes.
‘It failed.’
I don’t know what technique he was trying to do, but it was no different from before.
Odelia struck her spear with her feast.
Terminus Elementorum
Scattered leaves
– Whiing. The sword and spear collided and the wind burst out.
Nord’s attack was futile.
Dispersing the energy of her spear into the wind, she immediately stabbed her wooden sword.
Terminus Elementorum
Raindrops at the tip of the sword
Her arms blur as if flowing, and her wooden sword unleashes a shower of stabs. A technique that has been pouring in from before. But just seeing it doesn’t make you get used to it.
If you can’t escape her gaze, you can’t avoid or block it. Piercings far from the ‘obvious trajectory’ pointed out to Nefertiti were poured out.
Nord barely escaped and was frightened.
Nord responds immediately. It’s only been a few days since I’ve been practicing. Just like the last time, I thought Gaius would wait for me to succeed.
Although his teacher was not like that at all. ‘Sparrow, it’s easy!’ Nord pulled his body out of the reach of the sword. He was thinking of taking a breather. It was nothing different from Odelia’s expectations. Master Class’ eyes grew cold. It’s so common sense that it’s almost embarrassing. Mana sprayed from her wooden sword like water droplets. Pew pew pew pew pew pew pew-!! A mass of mana flying like a light bullet! Nord rotated the spear and blocked it. Heavy Small projectiles like water droplets were mixed with the landslide, like falling rocks. [Gerture] Counterattack 2nd Poomsae. The spearhead spinning like a windmill disassembled and absorbed mana. It was a season to suck up attacks that were exerted with mana and strengthen one’s next attack. ‘If we stop here, there will be nothing different from before.’ Nord gritted his teeth and concentrated. Put the meaning of the runes into 【Gerture】’s movements. People can express their thoughts without speaking. In other words, this is rune magic that unfolds with physical martial arts! “Cee hair!! Tell me with your body!!” Nord unleashed a spear, shouting involuntarily from his excessive spirit. Once again [Gertur] The first poomsae of the attack aircraft. A herbivore that slashes through the window sill. Mana bursting out of the window exploded. 【Gertur Putarch】· ᚢ (Ūruz). Runes symbolizing primordial power, the wild ox, were put into the spear, strengthening the season like the rush of a ferocious rhinoceros. Odelia’s eyes widened in surprise for the first time. The corners of her mouth, which had descended low, curled happily. Terminus Elementorum A more appropriate technique is to seal. You can feel the difference in power if you use the same technique. A wooden spear struck her sword. ─ Kwak!!!!! The wooden sword exploded with astonishing force. With a single blow, it pierced Odelia’s season and broke her weapon. Fragments of a shattered wooden sword. Having lost her weapon, Odelia admired as she retreated. ‘Has the power of the attack increased? In such a wide range?’ The combat power of master-level warriors falls into a plateau. This is because the technology has been polished to the limit, so it loses room for further growth. But what about the Nords? ‘It can’t be compared to the technique I used at first.’ It was as if great magic was flying in the form of a spear. Can a Mithril class use this much power and this much attack power?
Splash of water
Can’t do it If even a monster stronger than a human could unleash such an attack, the president of the adventurer’s guild would judge it as a transcendental monster – a master class.
‘If this guy really rises to the level of Master——’
Odelia knows because she investigated with the elder’s power and wealth and judged using her unique eyes. Nord’s move did not feel like he was deliberately hiding his skills.
In the past, when he was active as a scholar after graduating from Carmine University, he was really weak.
He was weak but survived.
He has survived and won every time.
He defeated an enemy stronger than himself with a strength one level below.
What if he reaches the same level as Odelia?
─Shukkak!! As if telling her to focus on her fight, her attack grazed her, losing her wooden sword.
There were no scratches, but Odelia’s mind changed to her sincerity.
Evasion. Evasion. Evasion after evasion.
It’s not hard to avoid. The only herb that contains runes is that swing.
When Nord reads his evasion, Odelia reads his attack as well.
‘He seems to have a deep understanding of magic, but he combined different types of skills into one.’
If you focus only on dodging, you won’t get hit.
The maximized five senses accelerated her thinking.
‘The true value of magic is the combination of techniques. However, the number of spells that can be used is limited if you want to become skilled enough to use it without a spell while fighting a warrior.’
So the Nords developed a combination of runes and martial arts.
This is because recently, Nord magic has been limited to one-time use or assistance with spearmanship.
‘It is easy to respond when the combinations are limited. It is also urgent to block and avoid enemies stronger than oneself. I don’t know what kind of guys I’ve been fighting, but I don’t think I’ve had time to chant spells at leisure.’
That guess was also correct.
He had a lot of mana, and there were many magics that could be used for attacks, but in actual combat, he couldn’t afford to use magic during a very fast attack and defense.
That’s why Nord loved to prepare the stage by making use of his unique talent.
He won every time against an opponent stronger than himself by making full use of tactics or compatibility.
Provocation through rough talk and support for those fighting together were part of it.
‘You have enough strength. Just hit it and you’ll win. Are you still dissatisfied with me? Regardless of your body, a strategy that bets on the safety of your wives won’t feel good.’
Did you win through clever maneuvering?
Such expressions are deceptive. Odelia was also on the clever side, so she understood her feelings.
Nord calmly conceded as he continued to attack. I don’t need to explain, so I refrained from it, but my 1st choice is Pillar Seobang, and my 2nd choice is a doctoral gold medal.
Fighting is a means, and the surer the means, the better.
That was the reason Nord pursued strength.
Without actually knowing what he had been through, Odelia had a complete understanding of where the Nords had created this new technology.
〈Do you forage?〉
‘Are you stupid? Of course it’s the Munchkin side.〉
Odelia, who answered it stupidly, said avoiding it.
‘So did you even spread it? The master assistant referee came.〉
‘Because I am a celebrity, rumors have been going around on their own feet. Still, looking at you, I think it was a very appropriate classification. Especially after putting monsters into the class system.〉
“You should ask Sir Collie about that.”
The onlookers opened their mouths in amazement.
Is that a conversation worthy of those exchanging vicious attacks? Because of the arena that turns over just by brushing against it, it seems like the enemies of Cheolcheonji are fighting each other.
〈I categorized the master class by me. A master class only when you have the same skills as I do and win without even rubbing against sewage. Isn’t it clear?
‘It was clear, but it was short-lived. I overlooked that there are more strong people in the world than I thought, and that they have their own strength.〉 Nord, who was hiding in the fragments of the broken floor, swung his spear from a blind spot. Odelia blocked his attack like raising a spear with a sword. ─Kaang!!! A sound burst out of the air. Even though he didn’t hold anything in his hand. 〈The Power of the Master Class.〉 Odelia pretended to hold her sword with her left hand. Invariably, his hands were empty, but Nord felt a terrifying sharpness. 〈… …〉 “I’ve climbed the mountain, so I know what you guys are thinking as you climb, but do guys who were born on top of the mountain or fell from the sky want to know about the hardships of others?” Nord answered, recalling the strong men who died in vain compared to his skills.
Odelia laughed at the satisfactory answer.
〈Facts hurt people more than you think.〉
The guardian of the border, who only looked like a girl even when Nord frowned, smiled.
‘As a teacher, this is a bad word, but I don’t even know why you got a failing grade. It is also a wall that only the person concerned knows, and the problem you are experiencing feels much more alien.〉
It has to be. There were one or two things that Odelia didn’t know or couldn’t tell.
Rather, it would be useful for him to give me this much advice in this short fight.
Was it like that? Nord was truly grateful. A wall that cannot be overcome with effort or realization alone. Knowing the existence of that wall was enough. But Odelia denied it with her smile. – Dumbly. Fair blonde hair emerged from the aftermath of Mana. 〈… Yes?〉 Sting… ! Something she was holding trembled. Invisible sword? Wrong. What Odelia held in her hand was nature itself. Nature’s sword crisscrossed the landscape. At the gleaming sword’s point, Nord saw the frontier. The back of the Marquis, with his sword planted on the border hill, watching the changes of the four seasons for decades. A thousand swords are a thousand realizations. The essence of martial arts dwells even in raindrops and fallen leaves. It’s all her sword. That’s why, the Emperor of the Heavenly Sword. Terminus Elementorum The scenery Nord was standing on was cut into four pieces. Odelia’s Authority obtained from the boundary of the frontier is the power to cut nature with a sword. The wind in her hand cuts through the dimensions. It was up to her skill to decide which target to cut and how, but she had been holding the sword for decades. Odelia’s swordsmanship was already capable of cutting through dimensions beyond space. “… Damn, I almost fell behind.” Even though he didn’t intend to hit it, Nord, who jumped into a dimension with rune magic at the power that was getting cold, muttered to himself. Odelia lowered her numb arm. ‘Self Season’ is a skill that even she can barely use if she puts all her strength into it. O’Delia grinned as she wiped away the cascade of sweat.
Season
The sliced-off dimension was slowly mended.
Nord, who was staring blankly at the scenery peering inside, muttered:
〈… So so.〉
She cried because she was half ignored, but didn’t she also half chew on Nord’s words?
So Odelia silently affirmed.
〈You must be famous because you use it often? There is one archmage on the border, and he is——〉
〈Where did you mainly write?〉
〈… If it’s a border area, it’s every once in a while.〉
‘On the map? Could you please mark it?〉
Nord takes out a map from his inside pocket.
Odelia opened her eyes.
‘How did you feel when you saw my deadly sword?’
Her mouth almost came out, but it didn’t suit her stature, so she refrained.
─Crunch square. Odelia playing with a feather pen.
〈… Alright, that’s about it. Are you okay?〉
Nord stared maliciously—pouting—at the areas painted black on the map.
‘It is a sword that cuts through dimensions. I can see the inside of the space cut by the Marquis.’
To be precise, the part not covered by the ink.
‘But this man participated in the Hittite race.’
He remembered the family crest that Winston had shown him. The coat of arms belonged to the Aurelius family.
She ordered Winston to ask about the decoy information that Nord had sown.
‘In other words, the Margrave does not know the Hittite ruins.’
It means that even though they cut through the dimension, they never found any Hittite ruins in it!
‘The Marquis who split the dimension with that sword doesn’t know the Hittites. In other words, there are no Hittite ruins within her range of activity that can be entered with the feathers she picked up from the ruins.’
So Nord’s answer was only one.
Based on the location of the Hittites found on the chart, the area that had never been cut by that sword.
The intersection of real terrain and uncut dimensions.
‘It’s here.’
The Hittite ruins to go next are there.
