episode_0064

bang!

Another burst of drinking broke out.

And, the stones that had become a heap of rubble shattered and flew in all directions.

However, the person who created that destructive scene was.

“… … .”

His expression wasn’t that bright.

The swordsman stood quietly looking straight ahead with sunken eyes.

Where his eyes are directed.

“… … .”

Wade was still standing there, covered in blood.

The posture was slightly different from before.

The swordsman’s eyes narrowed.

‘… ‘I brushed it off.’

his sword.

A slash filled with supreme wisdom.

I brushed it off.

By swinging the sword face to face and making a slash.

The power was nothing compared to his slash, it couldn’t cancel it out, and it only did a little bit to deflect the path, but it was definitely a miss.

‘I couldn’t even react properly a little while ago.’

Just a moment ago, Wade couldn’t even properly respond to his attack.

It was barely possible to move the sword to prevent being completely cut.

Thanks to this, I avoided losing my life to a single sword, but that was barely enough.

The shock could not be fully resolved and his body was completely destroyed.

That wasn’t the result of Wade being weak.

It was just a result of the swordsmanship being too strong.

There was a gap between the two that was enough to completely ruin Wade with just two slashes.

But.

It was definitely like that.

This time, the results were slightly different from before.

The swordsman thought he had completely figured out Wade’s capabilities through the battles so far.

Therefore, I thought I could end the match with this slash.

However.

That thought turned out to be wrong.

‘… ‘Have you been hiding your skills?’

When faced with a crisis, humans muster up all their strength.

If Wade’s sword attack a moment ago was an attack with all his might, then this result is not unreasonable.

Although the gap is large, Wade, his opponent, is also at a point where he can use the Sword of Will.

For a warrior who had reached that level, it was quite possible to deflect his slash if he used all his strength.

“As expected, there is a solution.”

Praising Wade like that, the swordsman raised his sword again.

“How can this be prevented?”

And again, he drew his sword.

Sigh─

A slash occurred once again.

Quaaaang!

Inevitably, rocks flew down along with the explosion.

however.

This time, Wade was still standing on his own two legs.

The swordsman’s eyebrows twitched.

I can understand that he blocked it once.

Assuming I did my best, I thought it was quite possible.

However, if it happened twice, I couldn’t just ignore it.

even.

‘The angle has become larger.’

The range of deflection was even larger than when I swung earlier.

There is no possibility that the power of his slashes has weakened.

Because he has reached a point where he can perfectly control all of his attacks.

If so, there is only one remaining possibility.

‘… ‘Is it progressed?’

The reason he deflected the third slash wasn’t because he put all his effort into it.

It just evolved.

Because we had developed, we were able to brush it off.

“… … .”

In fact, it is quite common for someone who is cornered to grow up.

Human survival instinct takes priority over everything else, and we often draw out our hidden potential in order to survive.

However.

Obviously there are limits there too.

It may be a coincidence, but it is definitely unusual to see continuous growth in such a short period of time.

In the first place, growth is not something that can be achieved by chance.

The path to nothingness is one that you can only take a step forward by accumulating a lot of experience and time.

Moreover, it becomes more severe as the level rises.

It takes time and patience for a drone of Wade’s level to develop one step further.

We did it one after another in this short period of time.

As simply as walking on flat ground.

Sigh─

Without saying anything, the swordsman swung his sword again.

however.

Quaaaang!

“… … .”

The result was the same.

This kind of momentary realization is instantaneous.

Although it is possible to take one step at a time, it is impossible to skip one step at a time.

But Wade in front of me was accomplishing that impossible act.

After confirming that fact, something slimy suddenly popped out from within the swordsman’s chest.

Ahhh─

The hand holding the sword gained strength.

And then, his expression became cold.

Without saying anything more.

widely!

The swordsman lightly kicked his seat.

And the next moment.

He had already reached the front of Wade.

‘I recognize talent. but… … .’

There is a gap between him and Wade that even such strange growth cannot catch up with.

It’s only a few steps forward, but the results don’t change.

Hiss!

The swordsmith’s sword, imbued with a ferocious sword, flashed.

In response, Wade said.

“… … .”

I was following the movements of the swordsman who suddenly appeared in front of me, and his sword until the end.

It was a comparison to before, when I barely reacted after it appeared in front of me.

However, despite the appearance of such growth, the swordsman did not pay much attention.

Although he lacks horsepower or strength, his speed is quite fast.

I fully expected that there would be a reaction.

then.

All you have to do is make it meaningless to react.

Huh!

Aiming at Wade’s body, the swordsman’s sword was swung like that.

There is no time to escape.

Wade can only react to a certain extent, but is inferior to the swordsman in speed.

Even if you somehow manage to avoid it once, it is certain that you will eventually be hit by repeated attacks along that route.

There was no way Wade didn’t know that, and in the end, he had no choice but to swing his sword at the swordsmith’s sword.

The swordsmith’s eyes lit up when he saw that.

Because it went according to his plan.

but.

Kaang!

The swordsmith’s sword could not cut Wade’s sword.

Because of the faint sword glow that bloomed on Wade’s sword.

It was very faint, but it was definitely a sword.

‘… Was there any energy left?’

Looking at that faint sword of intent, the swordsman understood the intention as well as the fact that Wade still had a little bit of strength left.

Wade is pushed to his limits in terms of magical power and mental strength.

It won’t be long before I can use the sword, and I can’t help but use it in a fight of this level.

That’s why Wade made the swordsmanship minimal and faint.

To protect the sword.

Of course, as it is faint, it cannot be compared to a properly demonstrated sword power.

Even in that state, it would be difficult for the sword to last long.

However, it can only prevent it from breaking at once.

Looking at the faint sword steel, the swordsman frowned even more.

‘You’re telling me that you’re already handling the Sword of Intention like that?’

In fact, the idea of minimizing the examination itself is nothing special.

However, doing it yourself is another matter.

Sword Gang is a destructive energy.

Because it is an energy created based on the intention to cut, it is rough and difficult to control.

However, the boy in front of me was pulling out the sword like a thread and maintaining it.

It was a control of energy that reached an innate level.

but.

‘It’s a great feat, but it’s meaningless.’

bang! Quagwang!

The swordsmith’s sword began to pound Wade’s sword persistently.

Even if you could avoid breaking the sword right away by covering the sword cavity vaguely, there is a limit.

Because that cannot relieve all shock.

Moreover, if it was a faint sword, it was a self-evident fact that it would not last long.

That’s why the swordsman only targeted Wade’s sword.

however.

bang!

No matter how many times the attack continued.

Quagwang!

Even though his sword struck Wade’s sword several times.

Wade’s sword never seemed to break.

Geomgong immediately realized the reason.

‘… shedding.’

Just before the swords collided, Wade slightly moved his wrist to absorb the impact of the swordsman’s sword.

Wade also judged that the sword would not be able to withstand it like this.

Therefore, it would be no exaggeration to say that he has reached a divine level of skill.

To slightly reduce the impact on the sword.

To prevent the sword from breaking.

Of course, the swordsman had no intention of leaving it as is.

Sreuk─

The swordsmith’s sword that touched Wade’s sword moved like a snake.

And, it passed through Wade’s sword like a snake and burrowed into his arms in an instant.

“… … !”

Wade was frightened by the sight and hurriedly moved his body.

Sigh!

It was inevitable that my body would get hurt.

“You’re showing some tricks.”

Swordsmith.

This person may be the best swordsman on the continent.

He is not just a strong, fast warrior.

He has reached the pinnacle of technology.

No matter how talented Wade was, there was no way he would lose out on technique.

From that moment on, the swordsman’s offensive behavior completely changed.

If it had been like a violent storm so far, this time it was truly a sword technique reminiscent of a stealthy snake.

Wade tried to respond in his own way to the change.

Sigh!

The wounds on my body only gradually increased.

It can’t go on like this.

Did you come to that conclusion?

widely!

Wade suddenly took his feet from his seat.

It was just one step backwards, but the body of an unmanned person who has reached a superhuman level can travel an enormous distance with just one step.

Wade’s new model quickly jumped back.

“Where.”

Of course, I was not a swordsman who would just sit there and watch.

The swordsmith immediately chased after Wade and fired a new weapon.

And at the same time, he stabbed again with his sword, which was as sharp and elusive as a snake.

Wade, in his own dizzy way, tried to dodge the swordsmith’s sword by moving his feet and waving his new form.

Sigh!

Despite the efforts, the wounds only increased.

The clash between the two warriors continued, and the two gradually began heading towards the top of the mountain.

And after some time, the two finally stopped.

On top of a sheer cliff.

“… … .”

Wade, whose whole body is full of wounds and blood, is looking at the swordsman.

The swordsman looks at Wade as if he were perfectly fine, without a single wound.

Even at a glance, the pros and cons were clear.

During this long battle, Wade was unable to inflict even a single wound on the swordsman.

“Let’s end it now.”

The swordsman declared so.

“You can’t beat me.”

Wow─

The swordsmith’s sword began to cry.

And the crying grew in size as time passed.

It was not just magical power, but intention, will, and the highest state were all contained there.

“… … .”

Looking at that scene, Wade also began to increase his power.

Wow─

Wade’s sword also cried.

However, the cry was smaller and more shabby than the one shed by the swordsman’s sword.

The swordsman was quietly watching the scene.

“Goodbye.”

He said a calm goodbye and swung his sword.

Wade also swung his sword full of power.

Soon, the slashes of the two fighters met.

────!

And the winner is.

Okay!

Wade’s sword shatters.

Sigh!

It ended with long wounds being carved into his body and blood gushing out like an explosion.

“… … .”

Wade, who was fatally wounded at first glance, stumbled around, unable to keep his balance, perhaps because he had lost the strength to support his body.

Soon, I fell to the bottom of a cliff.

While quietly watching the scene, the swordsman put away his sword.

‘It’s over.’

I’m a little concerned that I couldn’t cut Wade’s body down in one go, but the result doesn’t change.

Although there is a river flowing under the cliff, the height of this place itself is quite distant.

If you fall from this height without any defense, even if you are a superhuman, you will not be safe.

However, it was almost a miracle that Wade was alive when he fell.

There’s no way it could withstand that much shock.

Even if he were lucky enough to survive, he would not have the strength to escape the river on his own, so he would just drown and die.

Coincidence overlaps with coincidence, it’s just pure luck.

Even if you somehow manage to get out of the river, there is no hope.

There are already bounty hunters and assassins targeting Wade’s head just around the corner.

His death has already been decided.

After glancing at the surrounding lights with cold eyes, the swordsman began to walk down the mountain at slow steps.

There was no hesitation in those steps.

***

In pain as if his entire body had been crushed, Wade tried to keep his consciousness from moving away.

Because I knew very well that if I lost my mind like this, it would be the end.

Just before colliding with the surface of the water, he used up his remaining magic power and will to absorb the impact, but he only barely escaped instant death and was unable to completely relieve the impact.

Even if I didn’t know the details, I could guess that it was a serious situation. Pain coursed through my body.

… No, Wade himself knew it.

That you are dying.

Therefore, I tried my best to maintain my consciousness, but despite my efforts, my consciousness gradually faded.

A situation where you have no strength to overcome the current, so you just have to surrender to the violent current.

While the still cold water was gradually taking away my body temperature.

Wade’s body, caught in the strong water, crashed into the cliff.

“… … !”

Wade almost lost his mind due to the pain that felt like his crushed whole body was being trampled on again.

Although he somehow avoided fainting with superhuman endurance, Wade’s ordeal did not end there.

As if it was hoping that Wade would lose his mind, the rough current slammed his body into the cliff several times after that.

Although he gritted his teeth each time and endured it, Wade gradually felt that his limit was approaching.

After repeating this process a few times, Wade’s body managed to escape the current and reach the riverbank and land, perhaps due to luck, but by that time, Wade had already reached his limit.

Unable to even lift a finger, let alone get up, Wade lay quietly dying by the river.

It was then.

Jerk─

The sound of soft footsteps was heard.

Eventually, Wade realized that the surroundings had become dark.

That someone’s shadow was cast over him.

He tried to look up and see who the shadow was, but Wade didn’t even have the strength left to raise his head.

In the end, without being able to confirm who the owner of the shadow was, he lost his mind.