episode_0062

Came here by chance.

I thought that was false.

First of all, this is true even from a simple probabilistic perspective.

This place is completely opposite to the direction where the Elbrent Empire is located.

Of course. Because I deliberately chose this direction to escape.

Since the crime against me was the murder of a prince, it was as obvious as seeing fire that the Elbrent Empire would chase me to my death.

That’s why I deliberately chose the opposite direction and started running away.

But.

After all, there is a swordsman in this direction, at this moment?

Coincidentally, at this time when I was running away from the academy after being accused of murdering the prince, there happened to be a swordsman in the opposite direction from the Elbrent Empire, even though it was not official work?

Like all things in the world, the possibility is not zero, but it is a probability that is too absurd to discuss possibility.

Even swordsmen are known to have heavy bodies.

After his position within the empire was solidified, he rarely stepped forward unless it was something he absolutely had to do.

That person came to get me personally.

Is it just my feelings that feel something artificial in that series of situations that are too bizarre to be considered a mere coincidence?

I thought no.

What adds to the persuasiveness is the reaction the swordsman showed a little while ago.

The way the swordsman faced me the whole time was slightly different from the way he looked when he answered my question just moments ago.

Normally, I wouldn’t have noticed because he was a talented actor, but I noticed a slight hesitation and a sense of heterogeneity behind it.

If it had really been a coincidence, the swordsman would have smiled and looked sly.

However, the swordsman did not answer right away and appeared to be worried about something.

In other words, this person is lying.

It was no coincidence that the swordsman appeared here.

‘To what extent is this involved?’

Did someone simply spread information about me to him, or was there some connection between the guys who trapped me and the swordsman?

‘… It would be correct to think that there is some kind of relationship.’

It may not be a complete partnership, but I was confident that there would be at least some degree of connection.

If he was simply leaking information, there is no way he would have believed that information and appeared here in person.

‘How far does it extend?’

Following the prince, the connection extends to the swordsman.

Considering the Geomgong’s personality, I don’t think it would be the case, but what if the Geomgong is a person who is like a subordinate of the organization?

This means that the power of the ‘organization’ is far beyond my imagination.

How much power does it have?

And, for what purpose are they trying to start a war?

I couldn’t easily guess the reason.

However.

‘… ‘It’s not something to think about now.’

Either way, the situation has happened, and there is a knife at your neck right now.

Here, rather than obsessing over the truth, it is better to think about how to survive in that time.

“It looks like your heart is ready.”

The swordsman looked straight into my eyes and nodded.

“They say the situation can’t be helped, but since I’m a senior by far, I’ll give up the player.”

Then, he calmly spat it out.

It is a solid composure, but at the same time, it is a terrible deception.

Because the purpose is not to truly care about me, but to ridicule me.

as it were.

‘Just try struggling.’

… This is what is being said.

Although I feel offended, I have no intention of rejecting consideration that is not consideration.

If you don’t make the most of what you’ve been given, it will be difficult to get out of this situation.

Grumbling─

“I will be grateful for your consideration.”

I pull out my sword and take a step forward.

“Let’s take a look at the skills of a promising junior.”

Sereung─

The swordsman also pulled out his sword from the scabbard on his belt.

The white sword body that emerged from the black sheath like clothes felt cool even though it was far away.

How many people’s blood was on that sword, and how much of it has dried?

“… … .”

“… … .”

The swordsmith and I make eye contact.

Like the night before the storm.

A silence that predicted catastrophe fell between us.

And then I moved.

widely!

I kicked the ground and jumped out, not to the front where the swordsman was, but to the left.

‘If we fight like this, we are at a disadvantage.’

It was because I judged it that way.

I had no intention of fighting the swordsman properly.

This is an opponent where it is difficult to be sure whether you have a chance of winning even if you fight in perfect condition.

If I were to fight in my current state without even having proper rest for several days, it would be difficult to express that my chances of winning were slim.

So, rather than fighting, I planned to run away with all my might.

However.

“Oh my, what if I give up a player and end up like this?”

The swordsmith immediately caught up with my movements.

‘This old man…’ !’

I was expecting it.

That I would choose to run away.

That is why we were able to respond so immediately.

“If you show up like this, I can’t help it.”

With a very sad look on his face, the old man shook his head.

and.

“… … !”

Kang!

The next moment, the two swords clashed and sparks flew.

“Hoo. I never thought you would react so easily.”

The swordsman laughed, as if it was interesting.

On the other hand, I am.

I was overcome by the feeling that my blood was running cold.

‘If I did something wrong… … .’

dead.

I really managed to react.

If I had been a little later, I’m not kidding, my head would have been blown off.

It’s not like I was letting my guard down.

Although he chose to run away, his concentration was at its peak.

However, it barely responded to the swordsmith’s sword.

That leads to one simple, simple conclusion.

The speed of swordsmanship is faster than mine.

“Then, let’s check your skills.”

The swordsman muttered lightly.

and.

Like a burst dam.

Waves of swords began to rush in.

Kaga River! Kang!

“Ugh… !”

The swords rain down at a lightning-like speed.

In terms of how I felt, it felt like it was heavier than when I was attacked by Ethan at full power.

Even though it was clear that the swordsman was not giving his all.

“Amazing, amazing.”

Like an old man watching a child play, the swordsman expressed his admiration.

“To have this level of skill at that age, it is no wonder that he is said to be the best talent on the continent.”

The admiration itself didn’t seem to be false, but in this situation, when I was clearly being pushed behind, hearing something like that couldn’t have made me feel better.

No, to be honest, I didn’t even have time to care.

Because I had to concentrate all my attention just to react to the swordsman’s sword.

“Then, how about this.”

But in the meantime.

The swordsmith’s sword showed changes.

Even at a glance, a sharp energy began to bloom.

It was sword energy.

That too was mixed with intention.

‘Tch… !’

Clicking my tongue inwardly, I also raised my black energy in front of me.

Now that I don’t have enough magic power, it’s difficult to use sword techniques, but I can’t help but use it.

If I do that, my sword will be broken in an instant.

If that happens, even the slightest possibility disappears.

bang!

The swordsmith’s sword radiated a repulsion force that had never been seen before, putting pressure on my arms and body.

‘What power… !’

He is an old man with white hair, but his strength is incredible.

Just like a person who has never experienced aging.

There is no need to compare, his strength is clearly greater than mine.

bang! Quagwang!

“Big… !”

I can feel my body creaking from the barrage of attacks and the repulsion from them.

‘… ‘You shouldn’t waste time.’

It was something I had already thought about, but this series of clashes convinced me.

Wasting time hoping for a fluke will ultimately only lead to the destination of death.

If you want to live, you must choose a different path.

Initially, the purpose was to run away, but after checking, the speed of the sword attack was not slow at all.

Of course, speed in battle and simple flight may be different stories, but I don’t think that I would have an advantage in flight due to my physical strength or disadvantage.

Eventually.

‘… ‘There is no choice but to fight.’

That’s the only way.

Defeating the swordsman is the only way for me to survive.

Even though that is not very likely, we have no choice but to try.

Fortunately, I have a trump card.

In addition, the current swordsman is in a state of letting down his guard.

As an old man who has been through countless battles, he will not let his guard down, but it is clear that he is confident that he will not lose.

If you take advantage of that opportunity… … .

‘… can do.’

I don’t want to kill you.

All I have to do is inflict fatal wounds on it and make it unable to chase me.

bang!

Blocking the swordsman’s sword once again, I began to push my concentration to the limit.

Of course, in the meantime, I didn’t stop.

He moves his feet dizzyingly and swings his sword.

The surrounding area shook just from the aftermath created by the clash of swords.

While that fight was going on.

Hiss!

The swordsman’s sword, which had been persistently attacking me from all directions, each one at an angle that made it difficult to parry, was swung from the front in an orthodox and straight path for the first time.

Moreover, the movement was also quite large.

An attack that the swordsman probably swung with considerable force.

Looking at that sword, my eyes lit up.

And at the same time, the power was instantly increased.

Magic power and intention, they were all struck by the sword in a single moment.

With that, the blue sword energy surrounding my sword transformed into an energy one level higher.

Unlike the sword that had a flowing shape, it was something that looked like a sword blade made of light.

To the Geomgang.

Although it is called a level one level higher for convenience, there is a gap between Geomgi and Geomgang that goes beyond simply increasing power.

Any sword energy, even one mixed with intent, becomes weaker than a blade of grass in front of the sword instructor.

I swung the sword, with the sword steel in full bloom, towards the swordsmith’s sword.

“… … !”

In a world slowed down by extreme concentration, the swordsman’s eyes were seen widening.

He must have noticed the change in my sword.

However, before he could see any movement, my sword approached his sword.

I desperately hoped that my sword would soon gently cut his sword and the swordsman behind him in one go.

but.

Kang!

My wish never came true.

Because my sword got stuck with a heavy repulsion force.

“… Ha.”

The old man let out a laugh.

“The original plan was to subdue them and transport them to the empire… I changed my mind.”

With a cold, hard face, the swordsman declared.

“You must die here.”

Holding in his hand a sword made of the same light as mine.