episode_0071

“What kind of nonsense is that?”

The reactions of all three were the same.

Even if Ainel is crazy, she is crazy as hell.

I’ve been a firm believer in that crazy instructor lately, and I think I’ve become quite the fanatic.

Of course, Ainel, who had poured out her thoughts, was also frustrated.

“You saw Fiora’s magic react too!? Then how are you going to explain it?”

“But… isn’t it just a coincidence?”

“It happened all four times, so how can you call it a coincidence?”

Perhaps frustrated with the flowing story, Hannah, who had been quietly listening, spoke for the first time.

“I understand what Ainel is trying to say. The magic ground must have reacted because of that stick.”

“Right?”

“No… Wait. Listen to the end, Ainel. The magic ground reacted because of that stick, but I think it’s because there’s some kind of special magic on the stick. That’s why the magic ground reacted. ”

“That’s what I’m saying! If you get hit with that stick, the magic increases your magical power…”

“There is no such magic in the world, Ainel.”

“……”

Ainel lowered her head in frustration at Hannah’s low, firm voice.

“That’s right. If there was such magic, the world would be in an uproar.”

“You don’t have to be so down, Ainel. It’s true that we’ve become much stronger thanks to the instructor’s lessons. I think it’s understandable to think that way. In your case, your magic power has also increased a lot. ”

“……”

Unlike Ember and Sienna, who were convinced by Hannah’s explanation, Ainel didn’t think at all that her thoughts were wrong.

I just didn’t have enough confidence in my own words to come up with a good rebuttal, and I didn’t have any evidence to present right away.

So I thought.

I decided to try it out myself first.

Ask the instructor to beat you with that thin black stick and see what happens.

“But, things are going a little strangely?”

“…Okay.”

Meanwhile, the atmosphere on the other side, where no one seemed interested in what they were talking about, was becoming increasingly hostile.

Two people who are the backbone of the famous Ilios Adventurers.

Given and Fiora.

And Adrian Floyd, the instructor at this training school, is notorious for assaulting a princess.

If things continued like this, it wouldn’t be strange if anything happened.

On the surface, he appeared to be polite, but that was because the other person was a noble.

Ilios sneered openly.

“You don’t even seem to have a proper weapon. Are you sure this is okay?”

“You cheeky bastard. Stop playing with your mouth and stop attacking me.”

“If you really want it.”

Kookung!

Suddenly the air around us became heavy.

It was the moment when Given pulled out his beloved sword, the Golden Cutlass.

“Captain right now… I’m serious…”

Sienna muttered absentmindedly.

Although we have been through thick and thin together for ten years, today is the first time I have seen the leader’s face reveal his emotions like that to a noble.

Soon, a pure white light began to bloom throughout the sword, starting with the golden hilt that Given was holding.

It was an aura that could be called the symbol of knights.

That too, quite perfectly.

“Wow, this isn’t just some random guy rolling around?”

On the other hand, Adrian standing across from me looked very shabby.

What he held in his hand was not a sword, but a thin, slender black pointer, and he could not feel any aura, not even the rippling waves of mana.

The only things to be proud of are his brazen attitude and his muscular physique.

It was just an expression that seemed unpleasantly arrogant.

“It is an honor. I never thought I would be challenged to a duel by such a noble person… Since this is a rare opportunity, I will give it my all from the start.”

Ilios of Destruction.

A nickname given to him because he has led all his enemies to destruction without missing a single one.

It doesn’t matter if it’s one person, a group, or even a noble family.

The fact that he is still walking the streets with confidence despite the series of incidents that have earned him such a title, despite not even being included on the list of nobles, speaks volumes.

He has the skills, a great network of connections, and great worldly skills, as well as the leadership that has led the adventure group for over 10 years.

That he is a person who lacks nothing.

Paat-

The distance between the two people was shortened in an instant, with the sound of waves cutting through the air.

Given’s sword, engulfed in aura, slashed straight towards Adrian’s forehead.

Kaang!

However, the sword’s trajectory soared into the sky in an instant with a loud friction sound.

“…!?”

Given was astonished.

Because Adrian simply struck back with his sword without even using his Aura.

Even what he held in his hand was a thin stick without a blade.

“Is it an artifact…? But…”

The opponent is from the kingdom’s only sorcerer family.

It wouldn’t be surprising if he had one or two artifacts in his possession.

But even if it is an artifact, it is not like that.

It was truly shocking that his sword, which he had honed for over a decade, was blocked so easily.

“Ugh!”

Adrian’s counterattack began immediately.

Rapid successive attacks that don’t let you relax for even a moment.

Given was busy blocking and avoiding the black sticks that were rushing towards his vital points one after another.

The attack was so sharp that it felt threatening, to the point where what Adrian was holding in his hand seemed not like a stick, but a black sword coated with poison.

‘What is this? This black…”

It smells very familiar.

A familiar trajectory.

Unique rhythm and tempo.

‘Wind Knights…?’

There is no way you can be mistaken.

The Wind Knights are one of the three most renowned swordsmanship schools in the kingdom.

I’ve faced this sword wielder dozens of times by now.

From friendly sparring to life-threatening duels.

‘Why is this person using this sword?’

Swordsmanship skills that rival those of any knight, and movements so fast that it’s hard to keep track of them with your eyes.

The tension rises as if you were facing the elite knights of the Wind Knights family.

and…

“…!?”

-Paang!

It was a moment of deep thought.

A burst of blue flames emitted from Adrian’s empty left hand, seemingly engulfing him.

“Ugh…!?”

I tried to avoid it, but it wasn’t enough.

I did recall old memories for a moment, but that didn’t mean I let my guard down.

It’s just that an unexpected form of magic came flying at me so quickly that I couldn’t completely dodge it.

Cheeek-

The left arm of the jacket Given was wearing suddenly turned to ash and disappeared.

Although he wasn’t badly burned thanks to the protection from his magical powers, his entire arm turned bright red from the intense heat.

“It’s a magic that melts even a skull in an instant, but you’re enduring it. Are you an enchanted jackass?”

“……”

“I never thought you would be a customer of our family. But what can I do, feeling sorry? I am the child who was abandoned by our family.”

Given’s heart was beating at a tremendous rate.

‘I underestimated you.’

I heard from Sienna a few days ago, but she is much more skilled than I expected.

He decided to show his sincerity.

“Haaah!”

The sword that had been emitting a pure white aura was bathed in a golden glow.

A special phenomenon that can only be realized when the elemental power of the earth is amplified to its limit.

Just because someone is born with magical properties doesn’t mean they can imitate them.

A power that even the most highly trained magicians cannot easily achieve.

“That’s something I only heard through rumors…”

Although it cannot be denied that Given is a person of outstanding ability, he is not capable of realizing it on his own.

Moreover, I have not made a contract with the spirit king of the earth.

“Golden Sword…”

It’s just that sword he owns.

This was possible thanks to the assistance of the Golden Cutlass, a magic sword imbued with ancient magic.

“Huh?”

While the cadets watching were shocked, Adrian had a mysterious expression on his face.

“What is that?”

* * *

Suddenly, the bastard’s sword began to glow golden.

I get the general feeling.

The sword of fire that Delua realized while increasing her magical power with my help.

It is a step that goes beyond giving an aura to a weapon and even grants it attributes.

In other words, the guy in front of you must have gone far beyond the level of an ordinary knight.

‘You must have some ability. If you’re the leader of an adventure group and have a good reputation in the world, then you’re good enough.’

The only thing I’m wondering about is that golden light.

What on earth is the golden color?

As far as I know, the healing light was similar to that.

A man with cold eyes rushes at me with an expression on his face as if he is going to kill me.

It’s incomparably faster than the first time, as if he’s just trying to be sincere.

‘Well then, first of all, testing…’

I dodged the sword of the man rushing towards my stomach by stretching my waist.

Then, he tried to strike the bastard’s sword with his stick to shake its center and prevent it from continuing its attacks.

however.

Dismissal-

“……”

The pointer that had held up well until now was cut cleanly like tofu.

‘hmm….’

I expected it.

It’s not for nothing that it’s radiating gold.

And of course, the stick had been enchanted with a complex technique, and when it was destroyed, a shock strong enough to make my wrist go numb was transmitted.

‘Oh my, I almost got in big trouble.’

It was fortunate that I avoided it by sticking my waist out. If I had just trusted this stick and blocked it, my waist would have been cut off.

“I’m sorry, but you were the one who challenged me to a duel first.”

When I lost my weapon, the arrogant guy started acting cocky.

Ha, that’s not even funny.

“Stop making noise and keep going.”

This kid doesn’t seem to know yet.

Black I learned recently, this kid originally… Adrian Floyd is good at magic.