episode_0163

bang!

The swords of the swordsman and I clashed and a loud noise rang out.

It was a blow that was far from full power, as both sides swung it as if it was no big deal.

In other words, it was a light blow that was closer to a greeting than an attack.

Just like that, my sword and the swordsmith’s sword collided and the movement stopped for a moment.

Looking over the two swords that stood tall, I made eye contact with the swordsman.

and.

bang! Quagwang!

As if that was the beginning, numerous attacks began to be exchanged.

As if the previous blow was nothing more than a greeting, the speed and power of the swords wielded by me and the swordsman became faster and stronger as time passed.

In the midst of that attack, I thought. If a warrior of the Ten Swords level were standing here, his whole body would have been cut and his life would have been cut off long ago.

How long did the two swords dance like that?

visor!

Once again, the two swords stopped, clashing together.

“… Is it a warrior’s sword?”

For the first time since the battle began, the swordsman opened his mouth.

His eyes were on my sword.

“Indeed, I think it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a famous sword that will never exist again in the world.”

I read a slight admiration in his eyes.

“… Well, it is an excellent sword.”

I obediently agreed to what he said.

The conversation came out in a somewhat shaky voice that didn’t suit the situation, but that didn’t mean he didn’t like it.

The warrior’s sword.

This is the sword used by the hero Ferdion, who is said to be the strongest warrior in history, and the partner who greatly contributed to the creation of countless legends.

Until I personally held the warrior’s sword, I thought that the power of the hero’s sword described in such legends was a bit exaggerated.

Because old stories and legends tend to become exaggerated over time.

However, after holding the sword myself, I realized.

That the legend, the countless rumors, were by no means false.

There is a saying that a good warrior can use any weapon, but strictly speaking, that is not true.

Obviously, a good warrior would be able to split rocks and even cut steel even with low-quality weapons.

However, if it becomes a battle, the story is different.

It doesn’t really matter if the opponent is of significantly lower rank, but they are equal… No, even if the level difference is not that big, the quality of the weapon will have a very big impact.

That’s why warriors are desperate for good weapons.

They wander around here and there to obtain harder, sharper weapons, and do not hesitate to part with thousands of gold.

And, among them, there is one thing they pay special attention to.

That is, magical efficiency.

It is no exaggeration to say that the basis of the superhuman strength shown by warriors is magical power.

Cutting a rock with a sword or breaking steel are all feats that can only be accomplished with magical power, with some exceptions.

Only by infusing magical energy into a weapon can such a miracle be performed.

However, infusing magic power into a weapon does not mean that the magic power will fully reside in the weapon.

No matter what material or weapon, loss inevitably occurs in the process.

That is a law that cannot be avoided no matter how good the material or how good the weapon is.

However, the warrior’s sword is an exception to the rule.

This sword completely accepts the user’s magical power without any loss.

That alone is already ridiculous, but in addition, the hero’s sword has other characteristics.

It never breaks, rusts, or becomes dull.

Even if you only have one, the warrior’s swords all have characteristics that can be described as a treasure of the past.

Because I am confident.

That this sword is the best and strongest weapon on the continent.

“When I asked about it, I heard that the sword was originally owned by the church.”

The swordsman continued speaking in a feminine tone.

“… It seemed like that.”

The encounter with the hero’s sword was in the fake hero’s tomb created by the church’s plan.

Considering the circumstances, the only people who could place the warrior’s sword there were the church, and for that reason, I assumed that the church originally had the warrior’s sword.

If a group or cult whose identity was shrouded in mystery and whose identity was unknown to anyone possessed the Hero’s Sword, then it is understandable that no information about the Hero’s Sword was circulated in the market at all.

However, there was nothing that bothered me.

Why did the church put the real warrior’s sword there? I’ve always wondered.

From the moment the Church decorated the Hero’s Tomb to look like something, and from the moment the scholars of Alundel made their statement, there was no need to place the real Hero’s Sword inside.

Nevertheless, the church kept the warrior’s sword inside.

I was curious about the reason.

There was no way to resolve that question, so I just buried it in a corner of my mind.

However, the question was answered in an unexpected place.

“They say that the sword was originally a sacrifice.”

Through none other than the swordsman’s mouth.

“Offering… ?”

A sacrifice.

When I looked at him with puzzled eyes wondering what that meant, the swordsman opened his mouth again.

“The cult leader said that he placed the sword in the tomb with the intention of offering it to a ‘great being’. We have already made enough preparations, but there is a possibility that we may not be able to attract the interest of the ‘great being’, so this is an offering prepared just in case.”

“… … .”

After listening to him, I finally knew the whole story.

Why did the church place a real sword there?

The cult wanted to offer up the warrior’s sword as a sacrifice.

In case the ‘great being’ or ‘devil’ was not satisfied with the rituals and sacrifices they prepared.

“It is certainly a sword that can be called the famous sword of the ages, but it is said that there was no one within the church who could properly handle that sword. Did you say that contrary to its legendary reputation, it shows poor magic efficiency? For that reason, it seems there was no hesitation in using the sword as a sacrifice.”

“… … .”

“But… Seeing that it’s in your hand now, it looks like the church is shaking hands. I gave you wings.”

It was as he said.

In the end, the warrior’s sword came into my hands.

Into my hands that are hostile to the church.

I hate to say it myself, but thinking about Cheryl’s words, I can say that the denomination is the biggest obstacle to achieving our goals.

The church ended up handing over the most dangerous weapon to the most dangerous enemy.

However.

“… That sword doesn’t look out of the ordinary either.”

This time I looked at the swordsmith’s sword.

The swordsman had pure admiration for the hero’s sword, but to be honest, his sword was by no means an ordinary item.

I am not saying this because the blade does not go out even after clashing with the warrior’s sword several times.

That’s all, considering that the user is a swordsman, it’s only natural.

Just, what should I say?

It is handed down.

I can feel it just by looking at it, just by colliding with it like this.

That sword is an unusual item.

If it’s natural, it’s natural.

There was no way the sword used by a warrior, the pinnacle and pride of an empire with the greatest national power on the continent, was an ordinary item.

“Of course, this guy is also an excellent swordsman. You have been with me for a long time.”

The swordsman nodded lightly.

There was clear confidence and pride in his face and eyes.

“Well, it still seems to be no better than your sword.”

“… … .”

I didn’t answer, but I nodded to myself.

It’s as they say.

The sword of the swordsmith is an extremely excellent sword.

Even if you search the entire continent, it would probably be close to impossible to find a sword better than that one.

but.

My sword, the hero’s sword, is superior to his sword.

That was something that both I and the swordsman definitely felt.

in other words.

When it comes to weapons, I can say that I have a clear advantage over swordsmen.

of course.

“Then I think I should try it in earnest now… What do you think?”

The old man in front of me was not so shabby that he could be guaranteed victory just by being ahead with the sword.

“Of course.”

With my calm agreement.

Suuu

The air around me changed.

“I think I can truly enjoy today for the first time in a long time.”

As I said before, so far it has only been a preliminary war and an exploration war.

And, only now.

The continent’s strongest warrior was about to reveal his true feelings.

At the same time as releasing the suppressed magic power, his ‘will’ was released to the world.

The ‘will’, which was sharper and heavier than the ‘will’ of any unmanned person in the world, instantly took control of the surroundings and made the surrounding air heavy.

at the same time.

Sreuk─

A blade made of light rose from his sword.

The sword of the will, created based on the will, can cut down all things in the world.

That supreme skill was revealed so naturally in the old man’s sword.

Looking at that scene.

Sigh─

I also raised the sword steel from the hero’s sword.

The sword must be responded to by the sword.

Otherwise, no matter how famous the sword may be, it will not be able to withstand even a moment and the sword will be broken in two.

Considering the characteristics of the warrior’s sword, you may think that there is no need to wear a sword, but you should not.

maybe… No, the warrior’s sword will definitely be able to withstand even the swordsman’s sword.

However, geomgang is not just a sharp skill.

Geomgang itself is extremely ferocious and possesses violent destructive power.

If I were to clash swords with the current swordsman without raising my sword against each other, I would not be able to relieve the impact, and even if I could hold on to the warrior’s sword, my body would be destroyed first.

Knowing that, I raised my sword against him.

With each of us raising our swords, the swordsman and I faced each other again.

Quang!

A full-scale fight began.