Episode. 12 Don’t stare at me (2)
Contrary to what he shouted out loud, the sparring did not happen right away.
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“Right now, knights don’t have enough time.”
These were the words spoken by Polkheimer, who introduced himself as the 3rd Knight Commander.
“If you wish, we can arrange it when the sun has set and the day has become cooler. First of all, let’s get rid of travel poisoning.”
I can’t catch those who are busy. I decided to take a step back now.
“good. Then, guide me to your accommodation.”
Polk winked at the knights.
Perhaps it was an order to build a new barracks, and those who seemed to be low-ranking knights began to move busily.
“I will guide you to my barracks for now.”
We moved our steps in the stinging gaze.
There is no law that welcomes you wherever you go.
It was like that in the elven forest, and it’s like that now.
“It’s a bit messy, but please forgive me. then.”
Polk arrived at the barracks and immediately bowed his head and disappeared.
I didn’t even want the undeserved treatment of giving me a cup of tea… … This is almost a rough hump treatment.
Isn’t it the intention to treat the boy who has come a long way as an invisible person?
“dare… … .”
Adele sharpened her teeth.
He seemed upset that I was being treated like this.
“young master. I will show my true value in Dalian!”
Aaron was rather energetic and shouted at me. The clenched fists made it look like I was going to participate in the sparring as well.
“I will do Dalian alone.”
“Uh, why?”
“You don’t even have to do that.”
A fierce battle with the dragon is ahead. Meaningless sparring only eats up stamina needlessly.
However, I needed to change their perception in order to minimize damage in future battles.
‘by the way… … .’
I looked at the engraving on the back of my hand.
Has it been half a year since you held the sword?
Now I can be different even to Aura.
He thought that if he did this, something would change, but contrary to expectations, the imprint was silent.
‘If it’s the same as hunting the dragon, then I’ll have to ask Balak.’
You can’t just use basic swordsmanship forever.
He frowned in frustration.
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The sun has gone down.
As I stepped into the wide open space, numerous gazes stabbed my face.
“young master. Knights are not very delicate people. You may be injured.”
“You take off your rank insignia and stick to it. Don’t be burdened.”
I told the articles surrounding me.
“What are you doing. It doesn’t come out all of a sudden.”
They only exchanged glances with each other, but no one dared to step forward.
It was clear that they were fighting over who would take over this immature boy.
I guess I’ll have to light the fire.
“All those who are dissatisfied with me come out. It seems like there are quite a few of these.”
Did you stab it properly?
The atmosphere in the hall was silently boiling.
“An opportunity like this will seldom come.”
To them, I am the worst idiot who is pushing the former knight commander they respect to death.
Even if it is intentional or unintentional.
Dark emotions of primary color pricked my skin.
“I’m lacking in skills, but I’ll face the boy with the sword.”
After a little more time passed, a low-ranking knight stepped out.
“Start right away. Come on.”
I waved my training sword at him. The low-ranking knight bowed his head and charged with great vigour.
and.
“Ouch!”
It bounced off and tumbled across the floor.
“… … .”
Standing in the hall surrounded by silence, waiting for the next opponent.
This Dalian proves my qualifications.
And the couplets that prove the value of their mission.
“I’ll step in and see you this time!”
It was a start.
I gripped my sword in a boiling atmosphere.
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Courage!
A mid-level knight fell out, raising dust.
His opponent, Richard, exhaled heavily, but did not show a single scratch.
“What… … .”
Polk doubted his eyes.
Three low-ranking knights. Intermediate article four.
They were knights whose swords were broken in front of Richard.
“Is there no next opponent!”
Since when did Richard be able to utter such a brave cry?
He must have been an idiot who gave up everything early on due to insensitivity to mana and repeated his dissolute daily life.
In the vacant lot mixed with shock and confusion, Richard confidently received all gazes.
He took Dalian seriously.
Whether the opponent was a lower class or a middle class, everyone put their swords together with all their might.
“This is your chance to kick my ass. Don’t be petty and chew from behind, attack like a man.”
The 3rd Knights were unknowingly festering.
No one denigrated the master’s lineage with their own words, but complaints against Richard were piling up.
An arrogant, arrogant, and weak-willed idiot.
It was so heartbreaking to see Gide, who did not hesitate to temper himself for such a fool.
The knights needed an insult to pour out their sorrow.
And, of course, Richard was perfect for that role.
In the meantime, the person in charge suddenly came and talked about sparring.
This was an opportunity they would never have again.
“… … I wish you well.”
Another knight took an example before Richard.
The knight held the blunt training sword, but in his heart he was sharpening the sword.
Kagagak-!
Richard faced the sword squarely.
I accepted it honestly without ever avoiding it.
“next!”
After that, two more intermediate knights fell.
The sparring grounds made of crowds began to overheat as the sparring continued.
As they scrambled to each other, they raised their swords to kick that cheeky boy’s ass.
“My name is Jack Schwager, a high-ranking knight belonging to the 3rd Knights.”
Eventually, a senior article came out.
“Before sparring, I have something to ask.”
“what?”
It was full of things I was curious about Richard.
Jack Schwager chose his words slowly. After that, I asked the most curious among them.
“Can I really kick that ass? with power.”
Jack’s eyes were serious.
If permission was granted, they would kick without mercy.
“of course. If you can.”
“… … great.”
The chatter ended there.
Should I say the difference between intermediate and advanced knights?
A completely different feeling of pressure came over Richard.
“going.”
At the same time, Jack rushed in in an instant.
It was as fast as if his new model had disappeared for an instant.
However, even Richard was able to react to that extent.
Kaga River-!
In an instant, dozens of sums were intertwined.
A quick sword with an exquisite mix of falsehood and truth.
Jack’s sword raged like a storm.
On the other hand, Richard’s swordsmanship against him was simple and basic swordsmanship.
“How could Sir Jack’s sword be used as a basic swordsmanship… … !”
The knights groaned.
Basic swordsmanship is like a very important basic skill for a knight.
However, once you train to a certain level, you tend to focus on higher level swordsmanship.
I had to build a 100-story tower, but I couldn’t stay on the first floor.
However, Richard’s basic swordsmanship was not a skill he had trained for a day or two.
All sorts of emotions flashed across the faces of the knights watching the battle.
At the reaction of the knights, Aaron opened his mouth with a small smile.
“You even defeated Master Moritz with that basic swordsmanship.”
“… … Is it really?”
“That’s right. Sirs don’t know, but Master Richard’s talent is blooming every moment. It is also very radiant.”
Aaron kept his mouth shut after that.
I wanted to tell them everything, but seeing is better than telling them a hundred times.
“Huh!”
The swords scattered by Richard cut through the air.
At the same time, Jack counterattacked.
Wicked-!
Richard, who lowered his back to dodge by a narrow distance, moved his body without a break.
‘fast.’
Jack’s sword was really fast.
It was amazing to be able to use such fast swordsmanship without using mana.
But there was nothing I couldn’t deal with.
『Speciality – Ultra Concentration Activation.』
Richard’s world began to slow down.
At the same time, the frantic onlookers disappeared, leaving only Jack in sight.
“Kuk!”
From then on, things changed.
Kaga River!
Jack kept stepping backwards to block Richard’s attack.
I tried to swing my sword quickly, aiming for an opening, but Richard managed to dodge them all by a narrow margin.
‘I can see the false and the real.’
Jack’s swordsmanship, which has already crossed dozens of points.
The super concentration made it possible to discern, albeit clumsily, the folly of the swordsmanship.
Quick!
Suddenly, Richard’s training sword struck him in the chest.
“Keugh!”
“Did I win?”
“… … It’s not over yet!”
Richard grinned at Jack’s exclaiming excitedly.
I felt the determination to somehow kick the young master’s ass.
Then, let’s try using mana from now on, Richard was about to raise the topic.
A knight who was standing guard on a wooden fence broke colic.
“All right, Captain! Another red orc has appeared!”
However, the content was not serious.
“A red orc?”
Is it a monster attack?
Richard scanned the crowd.
“Damn it, it was my turn next!”
“I was frustrated, but it turned out okay. I’m going to slit that damn pig’s head this time.”
The knights grinded their teeth with a grim expression.
Listening to the story, it seemed that it had not been attacked once or twice.
“… … It’s a pity, but I think Dalian should be stopped.”
Said the knight commander Polk, stepping between Richard and Jack.
“Is it a raid?”
“Hmm, should I call this a raid… … .”
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“Let’s go first.”
After all, why would an orc appear when he was most heated?
Richard, whose sparring was interrupted, frowned and headed for the wooden fence.
“Chwiik!”
Beyond the fence of the garrison, in the distance, there really stood an orc.
It was an orc with impressive scars across its entire body.
Beside him, three wild boars were neatly piled up with their throats cut.
“Yeah man! You came here again because you really wanted to die!”
“Chwiik, human warriors! I wonder how you’ve been doing!”
Despite the hostility of the knights, the orc greeted them calmly.
‘What kind of guys are there?’
Looking at him, Richard couldn’t hide his absurdity.
Oh my god, the Okrani greeting the humans.
It was then.
Suddenly, the orc started tossing the wild boar piled up next to him.
“Prepare for battle!”
It was only natural for the already sensitive knights to raise their guard.
Richard also tried to grab the hilt of Dragon Tooth.
“This, this is not an attack! Chwiik!”
However, the orc waved both hands and widened the distance.
“I have brought my daily bread, so please welcome me. Chwiik!”
I really didn’t even laugh.
Richard couldn’t quite comprehend the current situation.
“What the hell is that guy?”
“… … It must have been a month ago. The fact that that orc suddenly came and asked to hold hands.”
“Hold your hand? What is that again?”
“I have a grudge against the dragons of the Hobson Mountains.”
Polk replied with a sigh.
It didn’t seem like he came once or twice.
“Chwiik… … Why don’t you share a story with me!”
Richard stared at the orc.
I wonder what he was thinking, a strange light flickered in his eyes.
“It looks pretty desperate. I’ll be back for a while.”
“young master!”
“It is an order. wait here.”
He walked out in front of the wooden fence despite the knights’ objections.
“Chwiiik! Are you finally ready to talk? thank you! Thank you so much!”
Seeing Richard approaching me, the orc smiled and said,
“You’re the first human I’ve ever seen! Chwiik. I am Rapture, the last warrior of the Blood Tree Tribe!”
“Richard Battenberg.”
seureung-
Richard pulled out his Dragon Tooth. Then the orc stepped back and waved his hand.
“Chwi, chwiiik! Why are you drawing the sword!”
“Originally, orcs would like to communicate with their bodies, right?”
“I have no intention of fighting!”
Is this really what comes out of an orc’s mouth?
But Richard didn’t budge.
“You said you want to subdue the dragon together?”
“Chwik, that’s right… … .”
“I don’t know what your skills are, so what do you believe in and join forces with?”
At those words, the orc put on a blank expression.
“So let’s do some sparring.”
Richard awoke the heat of sparring that hadn’t subsided.
The excitement was ruined at the height of the good times, so the orc had to take responsibility.