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Woe! The blue sword fired by Hendricks was aimed at Revan’s neck.

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“Tsk.”

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In response to that strange energy, Revan pulled Babieka into his arms and blocked the sword energy. The sharp sword energy sent shivers down the back of Revan’s neck.

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Revan’s fierce offensive came to a halt. A distance was created between Hendricks and Revan.

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it’s bothering. Revan thought. It’s my first time meeting a swordsman who shoots sword energy, but it’s possible to intercept him from a mid-to-long range. In fact, he felt like a wizard capable of close combat.

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Hendricks opened his mouth as he looked at Revan, who was quietly stroking his neck.

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“Of course, if you cut off your head, will you die?”

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Hendrix looked. There was no sign of hesitation in Revan’s charge. Except for one place: the nape of the neck.

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It could have been confidence that came from the fact that the skin that had been strengthened through body strengthening was stronger than most armors. However, even after showing that he could cut off one of his arms, Revan continued to charge at him without change.

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ha. Revan sighed and answered quietly.

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“I don’t know either. Is it possible to regenerate even if one’s head is cut?”

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“Oh, then it would be a good idea to get cut once-”

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“I refuse.”

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It wasn’t a sparring that started with such a serious attitude, but Revan’s heart was slowly growing angry.

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‘It’s annoying to hear you flutter.’

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Revan didn’t enjoy catching demonic beasts, but he didn’t hate them either. Spending a lot of stolen mana and exploding magic beasts had its own kind of pleasure.

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But what about now? Hendricks also failed to deliver the final blow to Revan, but it was Revan who received one-sided blows. I felt bad because I felt like I was being toyed with by controlling the distance like a snake.

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“You were the one who wrote something strange first.”

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“Hmm?”

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Being able to cover a sword with sword energy and fly it towards an opponent was the dream level that every swordsman aims for. Although such a state had been insulted, Hendricks’ face showed no sign of displeasure.

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No, rather, it looked like a child holding a gift box with no idea what it contained. Hendricks, with an ageless smile, shouted.

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“If you have anything, show it all! Wouldn’t it be more fun that way?”

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Revan didn’t answer. I focused all my attention on the mana core.

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“Phew···.”

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However, it was different from before. The refined mana was passed through Arachne’s magic stone once again.

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The squishy purple mana that had drawn the pattern when fighting the demon beast began to circulate around the body. Quang! Revan, who held that mana in his hand, hit the floor hard.

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“Hoo!”

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Sigh-! A purple spider web began to spread across the stadium, centered around Revan’s fist.

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“Ugh, wow?!”

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Purple spider webs also spread towards the audience seats. The crowd was filled with unknown fear at that sight, but fortunately the stadium’s protective magic stopped him.

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Eventually, as the entire stadium was covered with ominous spider webs, Revan corrected Babieka and said,

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“Even if you cry and pray, I won’t look at you anymore.”

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“Haha! Because I’m too old to be procrastinating. ruler! Come and see!”

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Quang! Bachchan Levan rushed towards Hendricks, shaking the floor he was stepping on.

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“···Hmm.”

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After Revan covered the stadium with spider webs, the battle situation was unfolding differently from before.

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First of all, Hendricks was unable to launch a one-sided attack on Revan, such as throwing a sword attack from a distance like before.

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‘···It’s quite annoying.’

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Jiik-! Hendricks thought to himself as he released mana to cut the spider web wrapped around his ankle.

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An ominous purple web clung to Hendrix’s ankles every time his body hit the ground. Each time, Hendricks had to release mana to remove the spider web.

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The mana consumption was not large. However, the nerves that went into that moment changed the situation.

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“Oh my.”

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Quang! Revan’s attack hit the spot where Hendricks was just moments ago. The ground cracked and dirt splattered. It was so powerful that if you hit just one, your body would crumble to pieces.

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gulp. Hendricks swallowed. It was a tension that crossed the diagonal line that I felt for the first time in a long time.

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Knights and swordsmen who have reached the highest levels always say this. You must experience it in real life.

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Apprentices who were not yet skilled in saying that, thought, ‘You’re saying something obvious again…’ and didn’t delve into the truth.

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The biggest reason why talented players always emphasize practical training was the atmosphere.

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Human beings are like reeds that are sensitive and sway back and forth. They become agitated by even the smallest of things, and because of that, showing their full potential is more difficult than expected.

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The biggest factor among them was tension. Appropriate tension is essential in combat, but if it is excessive, the body becomes stiff.

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Hendrix’s body, which had crossed the firing line countless times, was trembling for the first time in a long time. Even though I tried to swing my sword every now and then, I widened the distance behind me due to the tension and fear.

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“I’m sorry, but no good will come from wasting time.”

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Tooung. Revan spoke calmly while tapping the floor with the lower part of the window.

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“I know that much even if you don’t say it.”

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Cough! Thick blood came out of Hendrix’s mouth like a cough. I felt dizzy from earlier. This was due to being exposed to Arachne’s energy for a long time.

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Nothing will get better if we wait like this. Then there is only one thing to do. Hendricks adjusted his sword.

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“Whoo-.”

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Hendricks caught his breath and condensed the sword energy he had been emitting. Pure mana was thinly applied to the sword and surrounded its body.

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“···Wow.”

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At the sight, one spectator with a sword on his belt quietly let out an exclamation. It was a level that only Hendricks could show, a level that no one on the current continent could imitate, and it was a perfectly refined sword technique that all swordsmen should aim for.

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“······.”

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Revan, who saw that, quietly pulled Bavierka to his side. Kkkk! The sound of the spear being squeezed made my ears ring.

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Revan would have the advantage if the battle was delayed for a long time. However, Revan faced the Sword Saint head-on as if he would not avoid it.

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Revan has no secret skills. I was just preparing for the swing I had always done until now.

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Hendricks, who saw that, chuckled.

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“Thank you.”

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“······.”

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Revan did not respond to the old man’s gratitude for accommodating him. They simply pulled their protest taut and prepared to rush towards their opponent.

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gulp. The sound of someone swallowing saliva echoed around the stadium. The audience was all focused on the outcome that would soon be decided.

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““Ha-!””

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Pot! Hendricks rushed to the ground.

Quang! Revan kicked the ground and rushed forward.

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The two faced each other and put all their capabilities into a single attack. And the moment when the two new models clashed.

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-Kwazijijik!

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“Uh, uh huh?!”

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“Aaaagh-!”

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The protective shield that surrounded the stadium and protected the spectators was torn apart with a bursting sound. The inside of the stadium was covered with dust due to the enormous impact.

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***

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“Cough! Cough!”

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“Crazy, the protection spell is broken? What the hell-”

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“Well, so who won!”

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“Wizard! Where is the wizard? Bring some wind and try to remove this dust!”

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After Revan and Hendricks clashed, the audience was in complete chaos.

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The protective spell that surrounded the stadium like a water tank was broken. As a result, dust spread all the way to the stands.

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“It’s a bit weird to get covered in dirt.”

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Evil-El raised his divinity and pushed away the surrounding dust to prevent it from approaching.

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Other wizards, including Benny and Sonia, also generated mana to clear the dust.

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“······.”

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However, no one was flowing mana into the stadium. This was because I was afraid that there might be some blemish on this duel.

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Even though their bodies and clothes were yellow and dirty due to the dust that arose, the spectators did not take their eyes off the stadium.

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“······!”

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Soon, two shapes inside the stadium began to take shape. So all the spectators fixed their eyes on the stadium. Finally, all the dust cleared.

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“Ah, haha! Of course!”

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One of the audience members burst out laughing as if they knew that would happen. Revan’s Babieka was stuck on the ground right next to Hendricks.

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But Hendrix’s sword was touching Revan’s neck. Grumble. A drop of Revan’s blood flowed from where the sword and skin met.

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Most of the audience who saw that nodded their heads. The name of Sword Saint Hendricks was famous in many ways. Either in a good way or in a bad way. But no one denied that skill.

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No matter how good Revan was, it was nonsense, bordering on irrationality, for him to beat the Sword Saint at the age of eighteen. Those with swords strapped to their belts and deep calluses on their hands could almost breathe a sigh of relief.

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“······.”

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“······.”

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However, the two facing each other in the center of the stadium just looked into each other’s eyes without saying a word.

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How long did it take before Hendricks removed the sword that was touching Revan’s neck?

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“···Phew.”

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Although he must have won the fight, Hendrix’s expression was not bright. No, it was closer to being filled with anger. I sighed and tried to relieve my heated body.

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Soon, Hendricks raised his sword hand high. and-

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-Kaang!

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I hit the sword on the floor.

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“What?!”

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Wow! Hendrix’s sword hit the floor and broke into pieces like a glass bowl dropped from a table.

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“···!”

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Hendricks, who was shaking his body and gripping his sword so tightly that his hands were full of tendons, opened his mouth to Revan.

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“You changed orbit just before.”

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“···.”

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“Did you hear the sound of my sword cracking in that split second as we rushed at each other?”

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ha. Revan sighed and rubbed his neck with his palm. When I rubbed it once with my finger, the wound disappeared as if washed away.

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“If you hit it in that state-”

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“Yes. I would be dead. It was so miserable that it left no trace.”

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Hendricks intervened, interrupting Revan. There was deep anger in his voice at having his life’s moments interrupted by external factors.

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Haaa… Hendricks, wiping his face with a trembling hand, spoke to Revan.

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“Managing the sword is also the job of a prosecutor. Therefore, this match…is my defeat.”

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The best swordsman on the continent. Hendricks admits defeat.

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