Chapter 126: One-Man Legend of Swordsmanship (3)
‘What the hell is this?!’
The deputy elder of Galesion was in confusion.
The cool sensation felt from his severed wrist was proof that Aernas had used the Cervest white-fired sword technique.
‘How did Aernas use Cervest’s white fire sword technique?!’
The one who inherited the current Cervest White Fire Swordsmanship was Professor Ferdinand of the Academy, and Aernas belonged to the Ferdinand class.
So, I should have thought that Aernas had been taught Cervest white fire swordsmanship by Ferdinand, but I couldn’t understand it at all.
‘Ferdinand is famous for being a professor who doesn’t care about student education! I knew you never taught Aernas swordsmanship… … !’
Of course, Ferdinand could have secretly taught Aernas the Cervest Hundred Swordsmanship.
But then, why didn’t Aernas use Cervest’s white fire sword technique until now?
‘Unlike other swordsmanships, Cervest’s white fire swordsmanship always leaves traces! If Aernas used Cervest’s white-fired sword technique, there’s no way we wouldn’t know!’
Until now, Aernas had defeated the Assassins of the Blood Sword Elders several times.
However, there was never a trace of Cervest’s white-fire swordsmanship left.
‘There’s no way I’ve suddenly learned it in the past few days… … !’
After the surrender of the House of Schreyer, Aernas joined Ferdinand.
Even if he learned Cervest’s white fire swordsmanship after that, it would be impossible to master such advanced swordsmanship in such a short time.
‘Even if you’ve learned it from a long time ago, why are you using it against me?!’
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t understand it.
Why did he become the first victim of Cervest’s white fire swordsmanship?
Being so embarrassed, Galesion even felt resentment.
“Ugh… … !”
Still, I couldn’t sit still here.
Galesion pulled out a dagger with his left hand while deploying his self-defense weapon as thick as possible.
Thinking that he had to counterattack somehow, he swung his dagger at Aernas.
However, it was to no avail.
“… … ?!”
Before I knew it, Aernas was holding a new sword with his left hand.
It looked like a true iron sword obtained after defeating Salvatore Atillion.
Aernas slashed Galesion’s dagger with the true iron sword in his left hand, and stabbed Galesion in the chest with the true silver sword in his right hand.
“ah… … .”
A cool feeling piercing your chest.
Feeling the icy blade pierce his heart, Galesion vomited blood.
* * *
dump.
Galesion has fallen.
After drawing in the cold air that had spread to the blade, I moved my position a little.
This is because if you stay there, you may inhale the poison Galesion emitted.
‘I froze it for now, but it will melt soon.’
I realized this while actually using Kerbert’s White Flower Swordsmanship, but… It seemed that I would not be able to keep the cold for a long time with my own strength.
The fight against Galesion lasted only a few minutes, but it was quite tiring.
‘Is it really difficult with my magical power?’
The coldness of Kerbert’s white-fired sword technique is made with magical power.
It takes a lot of mana to spread the cold air far and wide.
Unlike sword or sword swordsmanship, where one blade covers the end, a large amount of mana must be used because it covers a wide area.
Ferdinand is at the peak of his graduate level, so he should have enough magic, but I’m still an advanced level graduate, so I don’t have enough magic power.
‘I was told that Carleon’s Ignias Infernal Jade Swordsmanship had to reach its pinnacle level to be able to breathe fire properly.’
Ignias’ Infernal Jade Swordsmanship can be said to be a flame swordsmanship.
I’ve seen Carleon spew huge flames while fighting Henry Lancaster before.
However, even if his son, Rufus, performed Ignias’ Infernal Jade Sword, he would be at the level of just making a burning sword.
This can also be said to be the difference between being a graduate or not.
‘I can spread cold air around me too, but… I can’t make enough coldness to freeze people.’
I just froze the poison mist a while ago.
The surrounding trees were also frozen, but only the surface was frozen.
‘It’s possible to concentrate the cold energy on the blade and make it into a sword, then freeze the opponent’s sword and break it… At this point, it’s ambiguous to use it in practice.’
Destroying the opponent’s sword technique was possible with the Waltfelt Blade Swordsmanship, the Lightning Sword Sword, and the Breaking Sword Sword.
There was no reason to use Kerbert’s white fire sword technique.
‘In the end, is reaching the climax of the graduate level a priority?’
If you complete Amrita at the academy and take it, you will have enough magic power.
The problem is that just because you have a lot of magic power doesn’t mean you can reach the peak… … .
‘Then I’ll have no choice but to go and try it myself.’
Although the novel describes the process of reaching the climax of the main character, Arkandel, it cannot be applied to me as it is.
I have to go through my own process and reach the climax.
‘however… It’s only been about a year since I came to this world, but I’m already challenging myself to the peak level.’
Most of the swordsmen who reached the pinnacle level in this world were those who had been practicing swords for decades.
It took more than 10 years for Yols and Brantley, who belong to the fast axis, to reach their peak.
However, I was approaching the climax at a speed more than 10 times faster.
‘Besides, he’s faster than the novel’s protagonist.’
It will take more time for Arkandel to reach its climax in the novel.
As I grew up taking care of various factors, I grew faster than the ‘real genius’ that appears in the novel.
‘Still, I can’t stop here.’
This world is a world where the original protagonist, Archandel, has disappeared.
I have to fight as a swordsman prodigy on behalf of Arkandel.
So there is no need to pace yourself here.
Moving forward without hesitation… You must reach a higher level.
* * *
eastern continent.
An area where the traditions of an aristocratic society remain, with many prestigious families concentrated.
There, the forces of the Ignias family, one of the leading swordsmanship houses in the East, were moving.
What they wanted was to obtain the surrender of the Verdier family, a noble family of marquises.
“My lord.”
A young swordsman with a well-groomed appearance approached Ignias, who was riding a horse in the lead.
“This is news from the South. It is said that Ernas Landstein was the one who defeated Claubice Schreier.”
“Really?”
“Yes, I am sure. It is said that he conquered it by himself without the help of others.”
“… … .”
Carleon frowned.
I thought it might be a rumor, but is it true?
“I don’t mind. To think that guy defeated Klauvice… … .”
“I agree. Aren’t you a kid who only entered the academy for about a year?”
“Certainly, he was more talented than the others. But he probably wouldn’t have been able to defeat the culmination of Graduate by himself.”
“When you defeated Mikhail Waltfeld, you said that you had a pincer attack with Yols Kalesius.”
“Yes, that guy was never capable of defeating the pinnacle single-handedly. then… … .”
Has it grown bigger in this short period of time?
This was as unbelievable as it was.
“Aernas is what I have grown over the years… Are you growing into an attribute in a few months?”
“that… Isn’t that unrealistic?”
“I don’t know… … .”
Come to think of it, Carleon had never taught Aernas directly.
If I had known it would be like this, I would have called Aernas separately when I was at the academy and checked his skills.
Wouldn’t it be possible to grasp the reality more clearly by looking at it from a close distance and directly clashing the swords?
“I initially thought that Ernas would be a good competitor for Rufus.”
“Brother Rufus… … .”
“However, as time went on, the difference grew. Recklessly.”
Carleon smiled bitterly.
If the difference wasn’t that big, Carleon wouldn’t have left the academy like this.
It was clear that no matter how hard Rufus struggled, he couldn’t defeat Aernas, so there was no reason to stay at the academy any longer.
“I have to admit it now. Aernas’ talent is much better than Rufus’.”
“My lord… … .”
“However, that doesn’t mean I can hand over the position of Archduke of Lichtenau to Aernas.”
Rufus must be made the Grand Duke of Lichtenau, and the Ignias family must rise to the top of all prestigious families.
For that goal, Carleon was doing his best.
“After overpowering the other families with the power of the Ignias family, defeat Ernas Landstein as well.”
“… … .”
“If that’s the case, even the Imperial Household Ministry will recognize it.”
Saying that, Carleon smiled.
“The Ignias family is the right person to assist Her Highness… He is a true master of swordsmanship.”
“Yes, even in the palace ministry, there is no choice but to appoint Master Rufus as Grand Duke of Lichtenau.”
“yes.”
Rufus is also very talented for his age.
Aernas is just too good, but Rufus doesn’t deserve it.
“of course… Rufus should grow more.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“That’s why they’re putting pressure on the Verdier family.”
While having such a conversation, the forces of the Ignias family entered the Verdier family’s territory.
However, the troops of the Verdier family were deployed on the wide plain.
Judging by the size and atmosphere of the troops, it was not simply to block the road.
“I am the head of the Ignias family, Duke Ignias of Carleon! I request an interview with Marquis Verdier!”
As Carleon raised his voice, a figure wearing armor from Verdier’s camp came forward.
“If you want to meet the head of the household, leave your men on standby and enter the manor by yourself! There is no need to take so many troops to meet the head of the household!”
he shouted in a harsh voice.
“Duke Ignias! You’re just trying to subjugate our family by force! And he must be thinking of stealing the dragon bone, an heirloom that has been passed down in our family for generations!”
From noble mtl dot com.
Keelbone refers to a dragon’s bones, specifically its sternum.
If handled properly, it becomes an elixir that can gain enormous magical power.
In particular, the heirloom of the Verdier family is the bone of the ancient dragon ‘Elder Dragon’, so it has greater power.
“Isn’t it your intention to feed a keel to your son who lacks skills? I’m no match for Ernas Landstein!”
Hearing those words, the soldiers of the Verdier family burst into laughter.
Of course, anger exploded in Ignias camp.
“Such cheeky… … !”
“dare… … !”
Everyone was in the mood to run away at any moment, but Carleon raised his hand to calm it down.
“Don’t make a fuss.”
“My lord, but… … !”
“That remark insults both the young master and the patriarch at the same time!”
“Know.”
Carleon responded and went forward alone.
“I know your intentions well.”
“What?”
“He must be trying to pass the time by arguing with me. While waiting for reinforcements from the Bastian family to come.”
“… … !”
The Bastian family is one of the most prestigious families in the East, and Serine Bastian, the heir, is currently attending the academy.
He showed support for Aernas at the last meeting of the Six Swords, and was still working secretly to keep the Ignias family in check in the East.
“Did you think we would just fall back if the Bastian family forces showed up?”
“This, Duke Ignias… … .”
“I don’t want to shed useless blood either. I wanted to convince Marquis Verdier without clashing swords. But as long as Klauvice fell in the south… Now, we have to see that there is no need to worry about that.”
“Hey, stop! If you come any further… … .”
“Wasn’t it your position that it didn’t matter as long as I entered the manor by myself?”
The troops of the Verdier family hurriedly drew their swords.
However, Carleon raised his sword out of reach of their swords.
“It’s your mistake for not bowing your head early, the Verdier family.”
“… … !”
Cuckoo!
A roaring flame erupted from Caleon’s sword.
Flames engulfed the soldiers of the Verdier family. Soldiers screamed at the magic flames that even burned self-defense devices.
“Hey, Duke Ignias! Are you insane for doing this?! Many famous families in the East will condemn you!”
“Even if they talk loudly, they have no power to stop the Ignias family.”
“Ah, do you think the academy will stay still?! I will not leave you alone, just as I did for the Waltfeld family in the north or the Schreier family in the south!”
The commander of the Verdier family raised his voice and condemned Carleon.
“Especially Ernas Landstein… … ! If he is the heir of the Landstein family, he will surely appear in the East to stop you!”
“I guess so. but… … .”
Quaang!
Crushing the commander’s skull with a burning sword, Carleon spoke in a solemn voice.
“Even if it’s Ernas Landstein… You will not be able to resist my Ignias Infernal Swordsmanship.”
As if responding to Carleon’s words, the sword of flame burned more violently.