53 – 14. Duel of the Women (2)
The shaking of the moment eventually led to an emotional response.
Objectively, this is an obvious mistake, a mistake that shouldn’t be made.
Although he never wanted to admit it, he was one step below Etria.
Not only did it make a big difference in the time when I picked up a sword and swung it.
Etria must have been aiming for this situation.
‘I made a mistake. It shouldn’t have been like this.’
It’s obvious what will happen if we lose here.
They will immediately say that the era of Liechtenau is over.
I can tolerate laughing at myself.
It is true that he was a crybaby, and it is also true that he was a coward.
I won’t deny it, nor will I avoid it.
But mocking and insulting Lichtenauer is unbearable.
From nob le mt l. co m
My father and brothers all died in battle for that name.
And after that, many also willingly gave their lives.
In the past, father, brother, and family members.
Not understanding everyone, I just tried to distance myself somehow.
But not anymore. Now, I understand them.
Together, we want to remember them and continue the path.
“Lord Liechtenauer. I will give you three special concessions.”
“… .”
“The head of the family would agree, but there’s a bit of a difference, right? So take care of yourself… .”
“I’m glad to accept it, Etria Sogaju.”
There is something Adele once said.
Shien was very impressed with that.
– Keeping courtesy and duty in battle. I understand. But I don’t understand why you keep your pride. Saying a hundred words after defeat is useless. –
Etria is definitely stronger than herself, she is an excellent swordsman.
I have no intention of accepting that fact and building my ego.
If not, it is only natural that he would receive the right to go first since he is a little lower.
“… under.”
Looking at Shien, Etria let out a sigh.
To concede the right to go first is implicitly, ‘You are below me.’ is to say
So, in the first place, most of them do their best.
But the woman accepted it right away, as if she liked it.
As a head of household, as a noble, he has no pride!
‘As expected, dirty mixed blood. You don’t even look upset?’
I was thinking of shaking it psychologically before sharing the sword.
It was like Shien accepted it casually.
Etria felt that she had somehow lost herself there.
“… Please come.”
At those words, Shien took a slow breath.
The body and mind are hot, but the head is cold.
Don’t forget the thirst for victory, don’t doubt about victory.
The sword will become an extension of you, not just a weapon.
Tadadat!-
Shien stomps his feet quickly and runs.
The first attack is a smooth, downward-slashing slash.
At that, Etria swung her sword as if she knew this would happen.
Chaeeng!-
‘hmm.’
Etria’s face frowned even slightly.
The method of attack was nothing more than an extremely ordinary sword.
However, the speed and power shown there are faster and stronger than expected.
Kagagak!!-
I swung my sword with all my might and pushed Shien away from me.
It was pushed away with some strength, but Shien didn’t shake much.
He just flinched away and looked at Etria with a searching gaze.
Seeing Shien’s appearance, Etria decided to revise her judgment.
As the head of a famous swordsmanship family, it seems that he trained hard.
I thought she was just a lucky woman who didn’t even try.
‘No matter what, in the end it’s there.’
Etria raised a finger without saying a word.
It means that one of the conceded opportunities for the right to go first was consumed.
Of course, Shien, as expected, did not show any shaking.
“Whoa… .”
– Shien. You must remember clearly. The moment you raise your sword, you must think that if you don’t kill, you will die. Whatever it is, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s a black weapon in the end. –
Reminds me of Adele, who speaks in an extremely calm voice.
It blows away any hesitation or worry that has been creeping up in my mind.
Now is not the time to worry about the other person or worry about later.
Whether you win with the sword or miss the sword and lose, that’s all that matters.
Kwok-.
Shien, who gripped the sword even more strongly, launched the next attack.
Although the first attack was nothing more than a simple sword strike.
From now on, with Adele, I got used to it a little bit.
I was thinking of showing off my own sword path for the first time.
“Sigh!”
With a light spirit, Shien’s sword emits light.
Chaeeng!!-
“Keugh?!”
This time, it was blocked by Etria’s sword.
However, unlike before, Etria had little room to spare.
‘This, this crazy woman?’
It was a blow aimed precisely at his own throat.
A sword that took the form of cutting up rather than cutting down.
It was so terrifying that I couldn’t even notice it.
I heard that you don’t have much practical experience.
In addition, he said that he had even less experience of dueling with people.
As much as the difference between those who have experienced it and those who have not.
There is also a big difference between those with little experience and those with a lot of experience.
From that point of view, the benefits of assets are clear.
There is no hesitation in targeting and selling opponents.
If you think you can’t stop it anyway, just fold it.
There was also confidence that such a gap could be widened.
However, when I actually bumped into it, it was completely different from what I expected.
The fact that he had no hesitation was actually more about Shien than himself.
Even one, one attack is very sharp.
“… I have one left.”
The smile disappeared from Etria’s lips.
All the ease in his voice was erased.
Did you notice the change?
After looking at Etria for a moment, Shien smiled.
It was a very faint smile, but it was clearly visible to Etria.
That look makes me feel like I’m laughing at myself.
Is it just your own illusion, or is it real?
‘Something of that mixed race.’
If only Shien could have known what Etria was thinking.
She said, ‘Success!’ I would have liked it in my heart.
– It’s worse than not doing cheap provocations. But once you get it right, the gaps will be revealed. Witches are like that, and so are people. Anything is fine. If only I could shake it –
At Adele’s words, Shien obeyed very faithfully.
Instead of verbally provoking like Etria, I smiled once.
When you get a response right away, your confidence grows.
‘The last attack.’
Shien puts the sword behind her and changes her posture.
As if trying to do a slash attack with a very wide range.
At that, Etria looked at her with a little bit of tension.
Sasasa!!-
Etria was visibly surprised this time thanks to her body movements that were much faster than before.
I never thought that the crybaby, the coward, the young family man hid his power.
Right now, the best place to attack is the shoulder.
It’s hard to defend if you start from there and make a big draw.
Etria was about to stretch out her hand while thinking that.
‘no!’
The attack Shien had been hiding was a stab, not a cut.
It was also directed downwards, precisely away from the defense point.
“Kuk!”
reacted too carelessly.
I really didn’t know that Shien could even cheat.
To be able to show such skill in a duel like this.
It did not match any image of Shien that had been transmitted so far.
In this situation, Etria had only one choice.
All you have to do is throw yourself to the ground to dodge the attack.
If you don’t, you’ll be attacked right away.
Although I don’t want to be seen rolling around on the gym floor.
It would be better than being stabbed by the young Lichtenauer.
Rolling around!!-
Rolling and rolling on the stone floor of the gymnasium, Etria was out of range.
At the same time, he gets up and rushes at Shien.
‘This disgusting mulatto! How dare you make me roll on the floor?!’
The three conceded right to start are now over.
He probably put a lot of effort into the way he attacks.
Yes, I will admit that much and move on.
Still, he was quite sharp, saying that he was of Lichtenauer blood.
But it’s over now, because Fiore’s true value is revealed in her attacks.
Ugh! Woong!- Chang! yes! Chaeeng!!-
As if to make up for the humiliation she had suffered, Etrina continued to attack quickly.
The momentum was so terrifying that many nobles were at a loss.
I wonder if I should go to the head of the Etenberg family to stop it?
It was enough to say that, so it was all done.
visor! Chaeeng! Ugh! visor!!-
However, as time passed, those in the gym felt strange.
Shien, who thought it would collapse at any moment, was holding up well.
“ha! ha!”
Even while letting out a rough breath in the midst of an attack without time to rest.
Shien did not stumble or let go of the sword.
Rather, it blocks all attacks at the level of a trance, just like Etria.
Catch up!! Jjaeng! yes!-
Thanks to that, the one who was surprised was, of course, Etria.
‘What is this again!’
I didn’t put my heart into it, but this duel was sincere.
It wasn’t that I was overlooking it, I was determined to win.
Considering the gap between Cien and himself, the match should have ended long ago.
It is not a gap that can be filled with only a few months of training.
‘What the hell is this! Why, why are you holding out?! why!!’
Faster, stronger, and more threatening.
Etria’s sword showed the essence of Fiore’s swordsmanship.
He doesn’t let go of his weakness once he grabs it and bites it.
The sharp-edged attacks, the ferocious sword.
Even one mistake seems to cut everything.
However, Shien managed to block everything.
No matter how beaten Etria was, she did not falter.
Fiore’s swordsmanship can’t even damage Lichtenau.
I even thought I was shouting like that.
“Two minutes! Stop everyone!”
In the end, the family head of Ettenberg stepped forward.
Interfering in the middle of a duel is a great disrespect.
However, the current duel was overheated more than necessary.
Either of them could be seriously injured.
“Looks like that’s all you need to do. It seems that it clearly showed everyone gathered here what it means to be a master of swordsmanship. How about both of you acknowledging each other’s level and going this far?”
Shien nodded slightly at the words of the Etenberg family head.
I’m barely hiding it, but my stamina has reached its limit.
If I hadn’t stopped here, I’m sure I would have been in big trouble.
And unlike Shien, it was Etria with a completely crumpled face.
* * *
“her.”
Lord Karad looked at Shien with his eyes narrowed.
Was the young diva of Lichtenauer that capable?
Wasn’t that the case according to the information I’ve gathered so far?
It is an inaction that is hard to see no matter how much you practice.
Swoop-.
At this time, Adele first turns around and takes a step.
Apparently, I’m on my way to meet my master, Shien.
“Your discernment.”
Of course, I forgot to say a word.
“Wrong.”