17 – Northern Grand Duke’s Bloody Swordsman (1)
The Grand Duke of the North.
It has been known for its destructive and vicious swordsmanship since ancient times.
The dragon blood people, who are mixed with dragon blood, have been famous for being endowed with outstanding and mighty physical talents since ancient times.
They have excellent physical elasticity among continental people with numerous unique characteristics and bloodline abilities, and at the same time, they have been blessed with some talent in the magical part and have a blessed body.
However, even among this great dragon’s bloodline, whose talents are passed down from generation to generation,
There was a time when his talent shined.
It was the moment when a new generation of saints was born through the contract with the guardian dragon.
Having signed a contract with the guardian dragon, they became saints of the next generation.
He used to transform himself into a warrior with excellent martial arts that was incomparable to the dragon blood people of the previous generation.
And come to the present.
The number of new contractors recorded in the history of the continent became two at the same time for the first time in history.
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Awkward.
As I clenched my fists, a strong momentum was formed there.
‘Is this the state I am at now?’
The Grand Duke of Lucrezia.
She was feeling the presence of her blazing blue magic burning brightly above her own clenched fists.
‘This is growth through contracts. Certainly, as great as I’ve heard, it’s amazing.’
As expected, it was as it was handed down in tradition.
It is said that a contract with the guardian dragon alone rises to the level of ascension.
Just by signing a contract.
Her strength was once again in a state where she had one foot in her stride. There is so much magic inside.
‘Right now… I’m really confident of being one of the first people in the continent. If we say ‘lower powers’, even if everyone gathers, it doesn’t seem like they’ll lose at all.’
She was originally called the best swordsman on the continent.
Lucrecia, who was more powerful than anyone else among the upper powers, has now grown once again.
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She felt herself growing, then looked out the window.
Far away.
In the training ground located at the bottom of the castle, her daughter, Lucia, was there.
‘Lucia.’
She followed in the footsteps of Grand Duke Lucrezia.
The person who will become the swordsman of the next generation is right now. Was down there
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[Ha. Ha…]
[Could you do more?]
[Uh… As much as you like!]
Esrad, the Beer Knight of the North.
He expressed concern at the sight of Lucia staggering and breathing heavily.
[If you’re tired, it’s okay to take a break. If you overdo it like this, you might really collapse.]
[Ah, no.]
But her girl Lucia, holding the sword in her own hand, expressed her refusal.
She thought she would never give in to this.
Since she awakened the power of a dragon blood person, her body’s abilities have improved remarkably beyond her previous abilities.
She wiped away the sweat from her eyes and continued her words with a flushed face.
[You know Lord Esrade, right? Now, I am stronger than most adult men.]
[Well, yes, but…]
I couldn’t really refute it because it was actually true.
Aside from that, it was clear from her appearance that she was a weak girl, so Esrad couldn’t hide her concern.
Even if she knew in her head that she was a superhuman girl who could pull out wooden beams even with her bare body.
In reality, it was because I didn’t really notice that fact when I was staring at those red-hot cheeks that were so exhausted.
Seureung-.
The girl Lucia held up the Claymore, a greatsword as big as her body, and opened her mouth with a serious expression.
[Again, please. Lord Esrad.]
[…Okay.]
When they kicked the ground as if they were being shot, and charged at each other.
Boom! And a loud roar rang out.
Kagagak!
Blue sparks flew as swords clashed against each other.
[Aww…!]
Lucia bit her lip.
I felt a sense of desolation from beyond the sword, as if I was confronted with a very strong iron wall.
As expected, no matter how much she has grown, she is a tough opponent.
Sir Esrad, who belongs to the high-ranking knights of the vast Northern Grand Duke, was such a person.
When you feel that fact again.
From far away, she heard a disturbing sound.
[Kieek!]
[Guardian Dragon Niim! Don’t go too far ahead!]
‘What is this sound?’
At that moment, the center of gravity of the fierce power struggle suddenly changed and her posture faltered greatly.
Esrad’s blade was pushed back in an instant as if sliding toward her.
[Ah!]
[Lady!]
It was a shame because Esrad, who noticed the sudden change, retrieved his sword with quick reflexes, otherwise he would have been seriously injured.
[Gwa, are you okay?]
Her startled Esrad hurried toward her.
Lucia, who had fallen on her floor, stood up from her seat as if nothing had happened and smiled awkwardly as if she were sorry.
[hahahaha… It’s okay. I must have made a mistake.]
[No. I’m glad you weren’t hurt. From now on, don’t carelessly lose your concentration when that happens-.]
The moment the two of them were in the middle of a conversation.
There was a creature that flew into Lucia’s arms as if she were being hugged.
[Ki-i-.]
It was none other than the guardian dragon, Han, who was cradled in her arms with a soft sound as if she was performing a light charm.
He rubbed his head against the body of his contractor whom he met again and expressed his friendliness.
[Su, Guardian Dragon?]
Lucia widened her eyes at this unexpected situation.
The one that came flying from the sky out of nowhere and was hugged was Han, the guardian dragon. I was just embarrassed.
[Ha, ha! Lu, Miss Lucia!]
[Yone…?]
At that time, it was her new maid, Yone, who came running belatedly out of breath.
She looks like she’s about to collapse at any moment.
Lucia’s expression became even more unfamiliar at the appearance of her arms struggling weakly. She didn’t even know what Hwang was.
[Why is Yone coming here? Why do you have Guardian Dragon?]
[Gee, now is… Ha. It’s when Guardian Dragon is eating baby food. Mandible.]
The way he speaks is somehow urgent, as if he is out of breath right now.
In fact, Yone seemed to find it difficult to stand up any longer, so as soon as she arrived at the training ground, she fell to her knees on the dirt floor.
Lucia didn’t know what had happened.
Soon, as she slowly recalled Yone’s words in her head, she realized that it was around noon when she heard the word ‘baby food’.
She murmured awkwardly.
[Ah. Has it already been that time?]
[Yes. Isn’t that why Guardian Dragon flew all the way here because of how much he was worried? Ah, I really thought I was going to die when I was chasing after Guardian Dragon.]
While doing so, she shook the large basket of cushions in her hand. It was as if he wanted her to know about her own hardships.
[Ahahahaha…]
Slowly, an awkward smile formed on Lucia’s lips.
[Sorry, Yone. It must have been difficult.]
This is because the guardian dragon, Han, is well aware that she cannot be easily controlled without her Luciana or Grand Duke Lucrezia.
She probably knew how hard it must have been for you.
At that time, Esrad, who had been quietly watching Han, asked.
[By the way, is this the Guardian Dragon who is now in Lady Lucia’s arms?]
[Yes, that’s right. Lord Esrad.]
[Ohh.]
Esrad showed great interest at once.
He slowly lowered his bulky body and began examining the guardian dragon Han in Lucia’s arms.
[Kiii-.]
At the approach of the giant approaching.
Han began to stare at her, squinting her eyes. He seemed to warn strangers not to approach him.
Esrad, who stared blankly at such resentment with wide eyes, said while sweeping his chin with a thick beard.
[If you take off the wings with what looks like a small, long lizard, it looks like a Salamander.]
[Salamander? That fire spirit?]
[Yes, it is. Why, wasn’t there an incident where a general store burned down the year before last? I saw it when I was dispatched then.]
[Ah.]
Two years ago. As the general store was destroyed, Esrad recalled the incident about the giant lizard jumping out of his store.
The guy, who was engulfed in red flames at the time, almost burned down other buildings as he quickly increased his firepower.
If it hadn’t been for the long goblin bard who happened to pass by at that time, the territory would have suffered quite a lot.
Remembering that incident.
Esrad secretly tried to place his thick fingers on Han.
It was because the fact that the next successor of the great Guardian Dragon, which had only been told in stories, was right in front of their noses, was quite miraculous.
But within. Han’s eyes narrowed even more.
He unfortunately had to step back.
Actually.
The thoughts that Han was thinking at that moment were as follows.
‘Sorry, big guy. I’m sweating even here, but I don’t want to touch that hand.’
This knight named Esrad was sweating profusely, probably because he was in the middle of a sparring with Lucia.
Han, who had a keen sense of smell, could smell things from far away.
[Ah.]
Then, Lucia hurriedly tried to remove the han as if she had remembered something.
[Su, Guardian Dragon? Wouldn’t it be better if you got away from me? I’m sweating a lot right now…]
[Ki-i-.]
But Han.
Rather, he rubbed his head even more in Lucia’s arms.
[Hmm…]
For some reason, Esrad’s eyes narrowed at that strange figure.
It was because he felt something in his tentacles. It’s a touch that only men can feel.
[Could that be…]
[Why, Lord Esrad?]
[Ah, nothing.]
Lol, he figured it out.