The Villains I Taught Became Heroes. – Chapter 28

Just like in the game, if I were to pass on the fourth technique of Moonlight Sword, it would fulfill the conditions for the job quest.

If that happens, my life here would also come to an end.

It felt refreshing but also a bit sad.

Although it was to fulfill the conditions, I was sincere with Sowol after all.

“Let’s hurry and do it!”

Unaware of my thoughts, Sowol called out confidently.

Yeah. Let’s do it.

They say nothing is more joyful than seeing a disciple’s growth.

I patted Sowol’s head and led her to the mountains.

The mountain that had been our training ground for nearly a year was now not much different from a barren field.

That’s how many trees we had cut down during our training.

In the training ground that had become familiar to the point of boredom, Sowol lightly stretched her body and looked at me, gripping her sword.

There was no trace of shadow in her expression.

This would be Sowol’s strength.

Tremendous talent and pride befitting that immense talent.

That self-esteem accelerated Sowol’s growth.

She was inheriting one of the three great swordsmanship styles called Moonlight Sword.

Considering the power this swordsmanship possesses, the burden would by no means be small, yet Sowol appeared overflowing with confidence.

That sight satisfied me.

Yes. This is how my disciple should be.

“What I will pass on from now is the final technique of Moonlight Sword, which can be said to be the entirety of Moonlight Sword.”

Therefore, unlike usual, I maintained a serious attitude.

Perhaps feeling the gravity in my voice, Sowol’s expression also became more serious.

I stared at her, who didn’t even blink once, and slowly drew my sword.

“Moonlight Sword Fourth Technique. Moonlight Slash.”

I raised my sword, and Moonlight Sword began to display a powerful might befitting its reputation.

As if proving that.

“The sky is…?”

The sky.

Darkened.

The powerful force that changes nature with human strength.

Startled by that, Sowol was looking around when the moon rose in the sky.

A moon colder and brighter than anything else.

-Kwaaang!!

The faint light unfolded by the risen moon. Each strand of that light became sword energy and began to take over the surroundings.

Moonlight Slash, which had a considerably wide-range attack in the game, also became a powerful attack boasting a vast range in reality, starting to erase everything.

Trees, rocks, soil.

Everything the light touched began to disappear.

“Phew…”

I slowly lowered my sword.

With that, the night sky and moon disappeared, and it became day again.

As if proving that I had consumed a considerable amount of mana, my body felt extremely empty. I smiled at Sowol, who was staring at me with eyes as round as a surprised rabbit, and pointed my sword at her.

“This is the final technique of Moonlight Sword. Did you see it well? Try it.”

“Even if you tell me to try…”

Meeting those eyes filled with respect and fear makes me feel proud.

You see? This is your master.

I patted Sowol’s head and explained how to utilize mana.

Slowly, but surely.

After explaining several times for Sowol to understand, I confirmed that she had memorized everything and stepped back.

“This… isn’t easy.”

Of course it isn’t. It’s not called one of the three great swordsmanship styles for nothing.

I smiled at Sowol, who was at a loss, gripping her sword.

Unlike before, perhaps because she couldn’t succeed at this in one go, she was frowning her pretty face.

Patting her head, I spoke as gently as possible.

“Even for you, this won’t be so easy. There’s no need to rush. Okay?”

“Yes. Slowly. But surely.”

“Right. I believe in you. That you will succeed in Moonlight Slash.”

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My role in the Eastern Clan was not just teaching Sowol.

At So Jung-yang’s request, I was also in charge of teaching the Eastern Clan’s warriors.

Usually, I intensively teach Sowol in the morning, and in the afternoon, I gather the Eastern Clan’s warriors and teach them.

But recently, it was different.

I had taught Sowol everything I could.

The rest was for her to realize.

So these days, I was putting a bit more effort into taking care of the Eastern Clan’s warriors.

“Master Lee Hyun. Could you check my posture?”

Naturally, that also included Laila.

She was on the younger side among the clan’s warriors. Still, in terms of talent, she could be said to be the most outstanding among the ordinary warriors.

As if proving that, Laila’s skills were getting stronger day by day.

“With a bit more, you’ll be able to form sword energy.”

“Is that really true?”

“You’ve achieved divine sword union after all.”

Laila smiled brightly. Other warriors looked at her enviously, but they, too, could be said to have become much stronger compared to before I came.

“Master Lee Hyun. Do you have a moment?”

While observing the training warriors, So Jung-yang came to find me.

Next to him stood unfamiliar people.

Looking closely, they were priests from the church.

Female priests, huh. Considering Serin’s case, they’re nothing special.

I told the warriors asking me questions I would check on them later and approached the priests.

“It’s been a while, Brother Lee Hyun.”

Huh? Have we met?

A middle-aged female priest greeted me politely, but who on earth…

“I am Layla. A high-ranking priest of the church. Haven’t we worked together before?”

“Ah. Aaah! Right! Nice to see you again! Hahaha!”

…Who was she again?

But I couldn’t keep pretending not to know when I already acted like I knew her.

I greeted her as if I knew her, and she seemed pleased with my reaction, lightly clasping her hands.

“According to the Lord’s grace, I heard Brother Lee Hyun stayed at the Eastern Clan and fought against the heretical… that brutal Asura Cult and achieved victory.”

Ah. They came to request support, I see.

But why did this person come?

I thought Serin would come.

“Sister Serin is scheduled to join as a later group.”

“I see. It’s truly a blessed thing. If the sisters stay at the Eastern Clan, we will be able to repel the vicious Asura Cult without difficulty.”

“I hope that will be the case. By the way… are you teaching the brothers and sisters of the Eastern Clan?”

“Haha. Yes.”

“When the church requested, you refused so much…”

It’s because the church doesn’t have talented kids.

They’re all so rigid-minded that it’s no fun to teach them.

But there’s no point in saying that since I won’t hear anything good, so let’s just laugh it off.

“Anyways, it’s a good thing. And one more thing. There was some intelligence.”

Intelligence? About what?

“There is intelligence that the archbishop of the Asura Cult will target this place soon.”

“Oh… I see.”

An archbishop, huh. That’s a named-level enemy.

Originally, he was a guy who appeared during the religious war.

Is it because we overcame the previous attack?

Well, it doesn’t matter either way.

They’re guys we have to annihilate altogether during the religious war event anyway.

I hope he drops some good items for Sowol.

“In preparation for that, we plan to have the holy knights and priests stay here.”

“That’s really fortunate. It’s something to be grateful for.”

“May the Lord’s grace be with you… Then we will go check the surroundings.”

They leave after a brief greeting.

Watching them move away, So Jung-yang approached me and asked.

“By the way, Master Lee Hyun. How is Sowol these days?”

“Hmm. She’s working hard.”

Perhaps because learning Moonlight Slash wasn’t easy, Sowol had become more sensitive than usual.

Her high self-esteem wouldn’t allow being stuck at Moonlight Slash.

Because of that, the clan was quite worried.

Every night, she meditated under the moonlight and swung her sword as if she had lost her mind. Yesterday, she apparently laughed crazily for several hours as if she had gone insane.

Having heard that story, it wasn’t strange for So Jung-yang to ask me.

“It’s what is needed for growth.”

“If Master says so… I will believe it.”

It’s a relief that you say that.

But your expression is completely worried. Do you really believe it?

“What’s important now is stopping the Asura Cult’s attack. As you know, Clan Leader, please don’t wander around carelessly and always have an escort with you.”

“I understand.”

I smiled at him once and returned to my quarters.

At some point, the garden of my quarters had become Sowol’s training ground.

Sitting on a rock in the garden, blankly staring at the sky, Sowol didn’t even budge despite me approaching.

A perfect state of no-mindedness.

Watching her, I swung my sword.

Sowol, who dodged the attack without even looking my way, was still concentrating.

A perfect unity of self and environment.

Excellent.

Sowol, who had reached a state of only feeling the flow of mana and contemplating everything, was enough to give me shivers.

I’ve created a monster.

If she’s grown this much, she’ll be helpful in seeing the true ending later, right?

“Haa…”

How much time had passed?

Around when the sun-drenched day turned into night, Sowol came to her senses with a heavy sigh.

Glancing at me, she slowly raised her sword.

What is she trying to show me?

…It can’t be that she’s already mastered Moonlight Slash, right?

“Phew…”

With a low breath, Sowol pointed her raised sword at the air. And at that moment.

-Clang! Clang! Clang!

-Crash!

At the sound of weapons coming from outside, I tried to grab my sword.

Sowol, who stopped me, smiled brightly.

“There’s no need for Master to step out.”

“Oh. Such great confidence? Don’t tell me you.”

“Yes.”

Her smile resembled the bright moonlight.

“I’ll show you. My completely changed self.”