Chapter 105 Weapon Skills
From Noble mtl dot com
Winter vacation has begun.
Frontier did not go to Constell even after the war ended, so not much had changed.
However, it was a good situation to enter a period of one month in my head.
Rather, from Frondier’s point of view, it was unusual, if not unusual, to not go to places that were extremely violent, such as Tavern or Göranhes, during vacation.
‘I think it will be harder on my body than before.’
Monty’s command: Use as many different weapons as possible.
However, in this regard, Frontier encountered an unexpected difficulty.
‘… … Surprisingly, the guys I know don’t have a variety of weapons.’
Aster, Cybel, Dier, and Pielot are all holding swords.
Among them, Cybel wields a unique weapon called a rapier, but since she mainly fights by cutting with that weapon, she cannot learn the rapier’s unique skills.
Except for them, all of them are wizards. Dealing with wizards will be important, but not right away.
‘I decided to learn black from Elin and spear from Ajie, so I want to find another weapon.’
Of course, there are many different types of ‘swords’, and learning each of them will be helpful enough. However, it is actually disappointing for Frontier who wants to learn the entire weapon group.
It is natural that there are many people in Constel who hold swords.
One of the reasons is that swords have the impression that they are easier to handle and closer to hand than other weapons, but the most important thing is the number of legendary weapons.
Constel’s students dream that one day they will obtain the legendary weapon. Just like Aster got Excalibur. In fact, it is not just a dream for students, but also the aspirations of each family.
In the Roach family alone, Ampere holds ‘Gram’, so it is no exaggeration to say that the weapon itself represents the value of the family name.
And these legendary weapons are overwhelmingly swords. Next is the window.
‘In the end, weapons that are easy to reach are held by many people, and as a result, the weapons that heroes have usually become swords, and the next generation of heroes who want those weapons also choose swords from an early age, and so on.’
Anyway, that’s why it’s not easy for Frontiere to find another weapon right now.
“… … ha.”
But in fact there was.
An opponent, not a sword and a spear. Also a very helpful person.
But Frondier really didn’t want to meet him, so he looked for another way.
‘What I thought of at first turned out to be the right answer.’
Frondier sighed and then walked away.
I knew very clearly where to go to meet them.
* * *
“… … “You want me to teach you how to play the polearm?”
And then we arrived at the Richae mansion.
Levette, Elodie’s brother, was looking at me with a very displeased look on his face.
And next to him, Elodie was looking at me and Levette with a very interested look on her face.
“yes. please.”
I bowed my head to Levette.
“Why should I help you?”
Levette asked, still displeased.
I knew it from the beginning, but Levette hates Frontier very much.
There are many reasons. It’s similar to the reason why everyone hated Frontier. A lazy, incompetent, and immature student who sits around believing in the power of a prestigious family. Levette hated Frontier for these reasons.
But now that I have shed those images, from my perspective, they were nothing more than excuses. Levette still hates me.
The reason was actually simpler.
Because I’m next to Elodie.
“I need to learn weapons. “As far as I know, the person with the greatest polearm skills is Revet.”
“So that’s why you need me.”
As expected, Levett was not swayed by lip service.
“Tell me what I will gain from helping you.”
I briefly looked into Levette’s eyes as he said that.
… … He’s clearly looking at me like he’s displeased, but it’s better than before. It is clear that my image of myself has improved since then.
He would have seen the scene where I fought in the war and defeated Belphegor, so he would have his own thoughts.
Quinier’s Wizard View doesn’t bother me in every way. Although it’s annoying.
“… … “If you can teach me.”
“What if you teach me?”
Levette looked down at me with cold eyes.
There was no way you could do business with me, that kind of face said.
I spoke to him normally.
“We will stop Elodie from going to the dormitory.”
“… … what?”
“what?!”
Elodie, who was watching from the side like nothing else, was surprised.
“Hey, hey! You, you, you do whatever you want… … !”
Embarrassed, Elodie points at me and stammers. Hmm, it was somehow nostalgic.
“… … “How do you know that?”
The relatively calm Levette asked me. No, it’s not that calm. The pupils are shaking tremendously.
“The story that Elodie is moving to the dormitory during her third year has already spread as a rumor within Constel.”
Of course it’s a lie.
The reason I know where Elodie went to the dormitory is, of course, because of May.
Because May was just born and was extremely dangerous, she needed someone who could control her and keep her secret.
And the people who best fit those conditions are me and Elodie.
If I don’t go to the dormitory, Elodie goes to the dormitory and stays with May. After the war, I was unable to take care of May because I was busy working on Lili’s knights, and Elodie took care of May during that time.
Elodie probably didn’t tell her family about May’s existence, but she probably did talk about the dormitory. It is obvious how Levette would have reacted after hearing those words.
The two things Levette hates most in the world are number one.
Elodie falls from his side.
“… … “You mean you can stop it?”
Levette’s eyebrows wag. I’m sure my heart is shaking that much.
“yes. it’s possible.”
The reason Elodie wants to stay in the dormitory is because of May.
In other words, if May’s problem is resolved, Elodie won’t have to go to the dormitory. There would be no need for Levette to hold on persistently.
“… … joy! can not believe it! “I can’t bend Elodie’s will, so I guess it’s different for you!”
Levette crossed his arms and shook his head.
… … To be honest, Elodie is a very flexible and adaptable type. He is good at receiving help from most people around him and coordinating his own opinions.
Maybe Levett is the only one who can’t convince Elodie.
“Of course, I may not be able to convince Elodie.”
“It’s not possible, it is!”
“But let me tell you this.”
I said, holding up my finger.
“I’m going to the dormitory.”
Levette gaped at that.
“What, what, what!!”
The two things Levette hates most in the world are number two.
I am by Elodie’s side.
“Yes, how dare you, what right do you have… … !”
“… … “It is up to me to decide where I go to the dormitory.”
“Ugh… … !”
Levette let out a sigh as if he had been caught off guard.
I think you are saying something very obvious.
“How is it? “I’m going to the dormitory, and if I can’t stop Elodie from going there, it will be the worst thing Levette can think of.”
Although it’s a bit annoying to say that me and Elodie being around is ‘the worst possible situation’.
My strategy seemed to have worked very well for Levette.
“This, cowardly… … !”
As he spoke like that, trembling and with fire in his eyes, I felt like I had become a really bad guy.
Levette trembled, but soon seemed to calm down and slowly subsided.
“OK. “I’ll teach you how to use a polearm.”
Levette said, looking at me with eyes filled with nothing but life.
Sometimes it seems to have gone as I intended, and sometimes it seems to have gone completely opposite.
“Even if you die while learning, it will be an unavoidable accident.”
I think it’s closer to the latter.
“Now, wait a minute, brother. Are you really going to teach me?”
“of course. This is what this guy wanted. “They even made threats that went beyond human rights.”
… … That’s what you just said?
“But brother, has anyone ever taught you?”
“does not exist. But this guy came voluntarily. “I must do my duty.”
Levette looked at me and his eyes sparkled.
“You seem to have become proud of your performance in the war, but things will not go as you think.”
“… … yes.”
I thought as I answered.
I’m sure it will work out just as I thought.
* * *
Pow!
Rolling and rolling.
“… … .”
“… … .”
I brushed myself off and stood up.
“Now, let’s keep going.”
“What are you talking about as if you expected something?”
It was just as I thought.
I was happily beaten by Levette.
“You’ve never even held a polearm.”
“That’s why I came to learn.”
I stood still holding the awkward polearm.
There are many types of polearms. Like a glaive or halberd.
The reason there are so many types of polearms is because they were originally designed to respond to various situations and enemies.
There are many different types, but the important thing is that there is a metal part at the end of the pole designed to suppress enemies.
So, a glaive is both a spear and a single-edged sword, and a halberd is both a spear and an axe.
Levette can handle all types of polearms. The reason is that Levett himself is also the maker of the polearm.
In order to subdue his enemies and eliminate the variables of counterattack, he constantly practices polearms and creates weapons by devising the length and weight of each type of polearm.
Amman is still Elodie’s older brother. That talent doesn’t go anywhere.
“Now that I think about it, you said you needed to learn ‘weapons.’ “So you’re saying there’s more to it than just learning from me?”
“yes. there is.”
Levette kept his mouth shut.
I said while looking at him.
“You have a face that someone would call reckless. “I’m being foolish and trying to learn multiple weapons at the same time when just one weapon isn’t enough.”
“It’s reckless.”
Levette nodded as if it was obvious.
“But I don’t look stupid.”
“… … Is that so?”
“Weapons are for defeating the enemy. Anything is fine as long as you can defeat it. “The polearm embodies that spirit.”
Levette looked at the polearm and glaive he was holding.
“What you do will also have meaning.”
“… … .”
I was surprised by what Levett said.
I was surprised that Levette would say something like that, but there was something else that impressed me.
‘It’s similar.’
I know what Levette meant when he said it without much thought.
Because it was the same thing I heard from Monty just a while ago.
Monty told me that I was trying to learn many weapons at once.
“It is the same for humans and weapons. A person who digs into a single weapon and reaches the extreme is definitely strong. But were they like that from the beginning? In this world where war and monster chaos continue, only those with a lot of leisure would stick to one weapon and reject the others. People who have fought against monsters and been through wars can’t say such carefree things. It’s common for your weapon to fail, break, or fall out of your hand. If that happens, will you give up your life at that moment?”
That can’t be possible.
It was a story that didn’t even need to be answered.
As if reading my eyes, Monty nodded and said.
“You should try swinging the dagger you have hidden in your bosom, and if that doesn’t work, you should at least throw a rock. If that doesn’t work, you should throw dirt in the enemy’s eyes. You can only run away if you risk your life on that slight possibility. When that happens, something truly amazing will happen. “What do you think?”
“… … I do not know.”
“Your skills are improving.”
“… … !”
“Even though the things that actually saved my life were things like rocks, sand, and dirt, my skill with weapons strangely increased. That is the power of those who have survived. He lost his beloved weapon, found a new one, and wiped his body with trembling hands. Since it’s new, there’s no need for it. And I think endlessly. “What should I do, how can I become stronger? I gritted my teeth and cried out of fear and shame.”
“Wow,” said Monty, placing the huge ax he was holding on the ground.
“The hands of the strong are covered in dirt. That’s why I constantly polish my weapons.”