109 – The Trial of Nothingness – 40
A little away from the top of the rocky mountain. There, Mars and I faced each other.
“Kid, what do you think a sword is?”
“…A sword?”
What is a sword?
A weapon used in war as a lethal weapon that kills humans. No more, no less.
At least I think so.
“No, swords are all living things.”
“Damn it… No, hehehe… Is it?”
“I can hear you, bastard.”
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Mars pulled out an ordinary steel sword from the scabbard hanging from his waist and swung it lightly.
Then, a wind of great strength for a light swing arose and cleared away all the snow piled up around it.
“That’s what they say, it’s not like they’re actually alive. It just means that this sword can be called a true swordsman only when it is treated as a living being.”
“Then at least I won’t be a prosecutor.”
“Did you know that now?”
f*ck-!
Plunging the iron sword into the ground, Mars continued his explanation with his arms crossed.
“Now there is a system so I can learn swordsmanship comfortably, but in my time..”
“I don’t really want to hear that.”
“Tsk, the elders talk about young things these days, but do you throw up? I wasn’t like that…”
“……”
I was afraid of punching for a moment, but the difference in strength was clear, so I decided to endure it.
“Well anyway, to sum it up, it was originally 10 years, 100 years, and thanks to the system, you can learn what you need to learn in 1 year… No, 1 month.”
“That sounds nice. I have no desire to stay here for more than a year. hahahaha!”
“Are you sure?”
No f*ck, he did well, but can I?
“Fuu, then let’s start with a brief explanation. What martial arts skills do you have right now, kid? Don’t leave it out and tell me everything.”
“Uh…for now…”
My current martial arts-related abilities, first of all, are [Soul of the Sword Master] And [Golden Eyes of the Sword Master]. The rest are all magic-type, and among the normal abilities, you can choose [King of All Diseases].
…After listing things like this, my swordsmanship skills are less than I thought..?
“Hmm…I already have enough unique abilities, but the normal abilities are too weak.”
“Then what should I do? Originally, there were dagger techniques and other things, but all of them were integrated into [King of All Byeongji].”
“Don’t worry. I will solve that problem with a perfect curriculum within a month.”
“……”
For some reason, when I saw that meaningful smile of Mars, I felt a lot of anxiety.
“Okay then, the first training.”
Mars pointed with his finger at the iron sword he had driven into the ground.
“Pull out this sword. The deadline is one week. Magic or abilities cannot be used, passive abilities can be used.”
“…?”
The moment he heard Mars’ words, his head went blank.
What? You want me to pull out that iron sword?
A very common iron sword that is neither deeply nor insufficiently embedded. This sword isn’t a great sword or a famous sword, so there’s no reason I can’t take it out.
To give this kind of training for a week or so… What kind of plan is that?
“You look like you don’t understand.”
“…No, I thought you were ignoring me too much.”
“Try it. If you succeed in one day today, I will grant you even one wish.”
No, I don’t need a wish granted by you…
“Really? Yes?”
“Yes, yes, try your best.”
I feel uncomfortable, but I decided to pull out the iron sword stuck in the floor as Mars said.
The closer I got, the more I was sure. It’s just a normal iron sword. The material is ordinary and you can buy it cheaply at a nearby blacksmith’s shop.
“Whoa…”
I lightly grabbed the handle of the steel sword stuck in the floor, took a breath, and applied force to my wrist.
Now, all that remains is for the sword to be drawn smoothly…
“Suck!”
…..
Not selected. It doesn’t even budge before that.
It’s obviously a normal iron sword, and it’s in a state without any magic applied, but I can’t move even 1cm with my strength stat. Does this make sense?
“hehehehe…Didn’t I just give you a week, kid?”
“…What do you do to keep your sword from moving?”
“You have to figure it out yourself. The real training begins after you pull out that sword.”
With those words, Mars turned his back and entered the small cabin. Apparently, that cabin was Mars and Celeste’s house… To think that Mars, the size of a bear, lived in such a small house. It was a little surprising.
But now that I think about it, do I have to stay with Mars in that cabin? Since there doesn’t seem to be a house near here…
“Oh right. Don’t even think about entering the cabin until you draw the sword?”
“What the f*ck…”
For a moment, the double desire rose to the top of my neck, but I endured it with superhuman patience.
So you’re saying I’ll have to sleep until I draw this sword? On this snowy field?
Still, the ambient temperature is at an appropriate level for ordinary people to be active, so if it is fortunate, it can be said that it is fortunate. If it was the original environment… Ugh, I don’t even want to imagine.
“Oh right. Tell Celeste that she will return to her original environment soon, so live well.”
“Oh no @$%%!%!%!!!”
From that day on, for about a month, I led a very f*cked up life to the point of missing the labyrinth in the abyss.
***
“Looks like you’re almost ready.”
“…….”
“Why don’t you f*cking say anything?”
“I’m so damn happy, why the f*ck?”
“I still have a temper.”
Tok tok…
Mars tapped the floor with the iron sword in her hand and laughed as if it was fun.
It’s been almost a month since I received swordsmanship instruction from him. He didn’t change his level or stats at all, but he did learn some very important things.
It is swordsmanship and experience.
-You are not using even 10% of your body properly.
-..What?
-General stats such as strength and agility are all on the lower side compared to level 90s, but considering the number and quality of your unique abilities, you should be able to beat Berage to be normal.
I’ve been making a big mistake all this time.
That level is absolute. I was optimistic that I would never be able to win against an opponent whose level was abnormally higher than mine.
But in reality, it wasn’t like that. The fact that as long as I can use my abilities 100%, I will never be pushed even against level 90s called transcendentalists. I didn’t know that.
-What do you think is the most outstanding ability you have?
-…[Pureness]? Or not…
-Ah, have you seen this asshole? It’s the [Sword Saint’s Soul] You bastard! What kind of ability is enough to give you the best swordsmanship talent!
When I first heard that from Mars, I wasn’t really impressed.
In fact, [Purity], Which boasts a morale level recovery amount as long as mana is sufficient, [Zephyrus’ Power], Which gives the best wind magic, fire immunity for one resurrection, and [Suzaku’s Fire( fire)].
Those fraudulent abilities are firmly in place, but who can believe that the [Soul of the Sword Master], Which has not been used or paid attention to until now, is the most fraudulent ability.
However, two weeks after I started training, I felt it.
-Wow, what the f*ck, is this a f*cking deal?
“I have changed a bit like a human now. Huh?”
“If you roll like that for a month, who the f*ck won’t get stronger? Yes?”
“Don’t be too angry, isn’t this something you should thank me for? If you do it alone, I have put it in your head in one month that you would have to study on your own for 100 years.”
“Shut up before I slash you through the head.”
“Let’s try it.”
“……”
The more I learned swordsmanship over the past month, the more I realized that Mars is truly a monster.
The more I learn about swordsmanship, the more difficult it is to guess Mars’s realm. Didn’t that Veronica say everything because she was at the level of transforming into a child in front of that human?
“Then, is it time to take the test of radish? I worked hard for a month and raised it.
“Don’t worry, I’ll pass whatever comes out.”
“If you can’t talk.. Tsk..”
I am currently located on a flat rock a short distance from the cabin.
This was the only flat place besides the hut near the top of this rocky mountain. If you start the test, you will lose your mind and collapse, so prepare for it.
What? So, can’t we just do it in the cabin?
I hate this bear-like man. f*ck.
“Veronica and Celeste?”
“You must be fighting again.”
“…Isn’t it boring?”
“Because we were enemies from the past. On the contrary, compared to the past, that level has improved considerably.”
Now I have to leave for the exam, not far away… But in a dream, but Veronica and Celeste are nowhere to be seen.
Looking at the unusual energy emanating from behind the cabin, it seems that they are fighting each other at a lake located about 300 meters away.
‘…Somehow, in the past month, my thoughts on Veronica have changed a lot…’
Veronica Bloodia. A gentle, s*xy, mature, cold, and strong cold beauty.
… She thought so a month ago. But for some reason, whenever Celeste is around, she seems to become a child… No, something talkative.
Isn’t it pure compulsion in unnecessary parts? Doesn’t she quarrel with Celeste for no reason…
Still, it was nice to see a different side to Veronica. Even though I suffered that much.
“Well. Are you fine?”
“Yes.”
“Anyway, that Veronica must be doing that because she’s sure you’ll pass. Don’t take it too seriously.”
“How are you? I’m not even Veronica’s boyfriend.”
“…Hmmm…Yes, that’s right…Then let’s go?”
Geeing…..
A bright light began to flow from Mars’ hand.
“Please bring it carefully.”
“Why are you cheering?”
“Then why would you curse me?”
“No, I am a bit surprised.”
“This bastard understands like hell even if you say nice things…”
That moment.
As soon as the vision flashed, the surrounding scenery began to change.
***
“Got it…”
Mars made a strange expression as he looked at Gaon who had fallen to the floor unconscious.
One month, the date he taught Gaon the sword.
In general, swordsmen who train their swords bear sweet fruits only after training their swords for at least 30 years, let alone 10 years.
But Gaon is different.
[Soul of the Sword Star], Literally the power of the Sword Star that allows you to display talent that is superior to any other ability in using a sword.
“Absorbing everything in 1 month that I had to learn in 3 years…”
It’s really absurd.
He who was called the god of swords learned while shedding tears of blood for three months, but someone said that one month thanks to one ability…
“….Dog system….”
I was irritated at the moment, but what can I do?
I can never deny that it is a system.
“….Let’s have a drink after a long time.”
It was Mars who wanted to feel exceptionally drunk today.
Kwagaga River-!!!
“…..You f*cking b*tches, won’t you be quiet?!”