24 Fighting the Assassin (1)
The morning of the 6th day after being imprisoned in the punishment dong.
I was practicing swordsmanship on the glow-in-the-dark grass.
“Haap… … !”
Whirlik!
A blade imbued with pure white energy embroidered the air.
Now I was practicing Lancaster shortsword with a short sword in my hand.
‘The proficiency of Lancaster’s short swordsmanship obtained from Lester is S rank… Almost perfect.’
Lancaster short swordsmanship is an ever-changing Western swordsmanship, with a high degree of perfection.
Because he was developing it with S-Rank proficiency, he was able to fire up a series of splendid techniques that surprised even him.
The unfortunate thing was that this was not a grade-only swordsmanship.
A higher level of movement would be possible if it was a graduate-only swordsmanship that was predicated on the use of magical power.
‘Still, even if it’s just like this now… … !’
Paang!
The blade of the sword with the spread of the sword split the air.
Now, he has become accustomed to applying swordsmanship to various techniques of Lancaster’s short swordsmanship.
‘Originally, this is the level that Lester should reach, but… I reached first!’
Papa Pat!
The blade drew a complicated trajectory to the point where it was noisy.
With this kind of continuum, you can unilaterally subdue any entry into a grade.
‘Still, the upper level will not be easy.’
Not all grades are the same.
No matter how much Elixir you consume, you cannot become strong unless you gain ‘Enlightenment’ and move on to the next level.
‘The person who has just entered the grade is called the entry-level grade… The next stage is graded lower, intermediate, and advanced in that order.’
Now, I can be said to be a lower grade grade.
It feels like it’s not a big deal because it’s a lower rank, but even if it’s this much, in the outside world, it’s treated as a human weapon.
Annerije, the instructor for Black Class 6, was also a junior in grade.
‘Ultimately, you have to aim for a higher level than the seniors, but… Now is not the time to think about it.’
For now, the goal should be to reach the intermediate level, beyond the lower grades.
This will never be easy.
It is said that the instructor guarding the entrance to this punishment building has not been able to overcome the wall for over 10 years and has been staying at the lower level.
‘Let’s be quiet, it’s time to eat slowly.’
Every morning, the instructor brings a day’s worth of meals.
Hard bread and fresh water are everything, but I have no choice but to be confined to the punishment room.
‘When I go back to the dormitory, I’ll have a big meal at the restaurant.’
Of course, you will have to be careful not to lose food to the Viola Aurius.
With that thought in mind, I left the training center dedicated to the imperial family.
And use the Lichtenauer Renewal Skill to jump off the cliff… … .
“… … .”
I stopped moving.
And going back the way he came, he picked up the short sword he had just swung.
‘Let’s go up.’
He jumped up the cliff with his short sword.
As I became proficient in using magical powers, Lichtenauer’s new magic also improved much more than before.
After climbing the cliff in an instant, I moved to the place where the meal was placed.
“… … .”
He picked up the hard bread and took a bite.
While chewing forcibly… The rest were thrown into the dark.
“Amazing.”
Paah!
With a calm voice, two pieces of bread fell in the air.
And the monster who had been hiding in the dark appeared.
“How did you find out?”
“Learning from a friend to see through the stealth of their prey.”
Aurius hunting techniques learned from Viola Aurisius.
This is effective against western stealth techniques.
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Moreover, since Viola had reached A-rank, it could detect even those hiding in the distance.‘It was Viola’s greatest talent.’
He also used the hunting technique of Auritius to surprise Leicester’s entourage, Youser.
Youser learned ‘Brosian Stealth’, a western type of stealth, but in terms of setting, it’s only a B rank.
That level could easily be overlooked.
“The secret technique he uses… Is it Brosian stealth?”
“… … !”
I could tell the monster was startled.
It’s superior to Yuser, so I think it’s about A rank, but unfortunately, I had A rank Auritius hunting skills.
“It must be from the Brossian family, who have supported the Lancaster family from generation to generation.”
“You guys… … .”
“then… Is it Raziel Brossian, father of Youser Brossian, who was expelled from school with Lester recently?”
“… … !”
The reaction seems to be correct.
In fact, Raziel is the only assassin of the Brosian family who can appear at this point.
Even in the novel, he tried to attack the main characters using Brossian stealth, but was caught by Viola.
“I can see just by looking at it. Henry Lancaster sent me to kill… … .”
Before I could finish speaking, Raziel moved.
An assassin is also an assassin. Although the surprise attack had failed, it seemed that he had no intention of joining in with my chatter.
‘I can’t help it.’
Fighting Raziel here was unexpected.
However, he is the one who will fight later anyway.
There will be no problem if you let it go now.
‘I’ll have to put an end to the Lancaster family later.’
With that in mind, I grabbed my sword.
* * *
‘It’s amazing.’
Raziel Brossian admired in her heart.
‘Not only did he see through stealth, but he also saw through my true identity, so how did he do it?’
Come to think of it, there was a rumor that Ernas used the Lancaster shortsword technique.
Had they planted a spy inside Lancaster?
‘I was going to go quietly and leave, but I have no choice but to end up like this.’
The instructor guarding the entrance is asleep outside.
It was because he smelled the scent of water handed down from generation to generation of the Brosian family.
You’ll wake up in about 20 minutes, and you’ll think you’re just dozing off.
‘After we quickly subdue it, we must dispose of the body.’
Ernas said it was the beginning of the gradient.
It’s pretty amazing to have already become a graduate.
But if it’s just the beginning, it’s not like Raziel’s opponent.
Although he is staying at the lower ranks of Graduate due to his lack of magical power, Raziel is a veteran who has been carrying out assassination missions for decades.
Even a kid who has just entered Graduate can be easily decapitated.
‘Do not blame me, Ernas Landsstein.’
Raziel used divine magic.
Do not approach in a straight line.
It moves violently from side to side, disturbing the enemy’s field of vision.
It was a movement that only Graduate, who was accustomed to using magical powers, could do.
‘You won’t know where to stop… … !’
Ernas’ defensive posture was biased to the right.
Raziel, who saw it, dug to the left.
Gliding and moving, he reached out towards Ernas’ left side.
In his hand, a dagger coated in black was shining.
“… … ?!”
Paah!
The sound of swords and swords clashing resounded.
Ernas’s sword, which he thought was protecting the right side, was suddenly protecting the left side.
‘what?’
Raziel immediately launched the next attack.
It was because he noticed that the lower right corner of Ernas was empty.
However, he immediately realized that Ernas’s sword was rushing through his neck.
“… … !”
He twisted his posture and barely avoided the attack.
The blade did not penetrate the neck, but the skin was torn in the aftermath of the sword.
‘It was just… The deceptive tactic of Lancaster’s short swordsmanship!’
It is a tactic of attacking by enticing the opponent by intentionally showing a gap.
Of course, Raziel knew that Ernas was using the Lancaster shortsword technique, but… … .
‘Even if a tactic like that at the beginning of Graduate was used, it wouldn’t work for me at all… … .’
For example, let’s say you are fighting a Leicester Lancaster.
If Lester deliberately leaves the left blank, Raziel will attack the left, knowing it’s a trap.
This is because Raziel’s movement is much faster than Lester’s.
Even if Raziel just attacks on the left, he can deliver the final blow faster than Lester can move.
‘This guy who is just the beginning of Graduation… That fast?’
Unbelievable, Raziel set out on the next attack.
This time, he drew another dagger.
Using both hands, he launched a flashy and quick attack.
However, Ernas blocked all the attacks.
‘This guy… … !’
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Move fastHe moved quickly enough to respond to all of Raziel’s attacks.
‘Is it physical ability? No, this is… … !’
It’s speeding up with magic.
It was impossible to do at the beginner level of Graduate.
‘no way… Lower grade grade?’
That thought ran through my mind.
But Raziel immediately erased the thought.
‘Nonsense! No way!’
By now, Ernas must have eaten two red elixir.
It is impossible to reach lower grades by that alone.
It might be possible if more than 90% of the red Elixir’s magic has been absorbed, but it is impossible with the training method of a student who has just made a mana heart.
‘You must have used some strange technique!’
The name of ‘Magyo’ popped up in Raziel’s head.
If they are those who mess up the world with their evil methods, they can give Ernas such power.
It was impossible for the successor of the 6th great swordsman to be tainted with magic, but I had no choice but to think that way.
“You seem to be having some strange thoughts in your head, Raziel Brossian.”
At that moment, Ernas suddenly opened her mouth.
“Maybe that’s what you’re thinking. Ernas Landsstein must be just the beginning of the gradient, how is he responding to my speed… do.”
“… … !”
At the remarks that completely penetrated his heart, Raziel was startled.
“Let me tell you one thing.”
“Wow, what… … .”
“I am not a beginner to Gradue.”
Ernas’ swords rushed towards Raziel’s agitated gap.
“Because I have already reached the lower grades.”
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A sword passed through Raziel’s mask.
* * *
“Ugh… … !”
Raziel groaned and stepped back.
Seeing that, I clicked my tongue.
‘The attack was too shallow. Again, it’s not easy to deal with veteran assassins.’
Raziel’s mask was torn, and blood was pouring out of it.
But the forehead is torn and bleeding profusely, but the wound will not be too severe.
“shit… … !”
Raziel cursed and took off her mask.
He was a middle-aged man with a sharp impression, with many scars on his face.
“Sorry for adding one more scar on your face, Raziel Brossian.”
“Shut up… … !”
Raziel’s eyes blazed with anger.
“Are you lower grade? What’s wrong with a kid who just made a mana heart… … !”
“I think my remarks were very offensive, Raziel.”
Previously, he rushed at me without mixing words, but now he was refuting my words.
“Well, it must be frustrating to stay in the lower grades of Grade 8 for decades. It would be nice if the Lancaster family could let you read a magic recipe book.”
“What?!”
“You don’t even give such a reward to your subordinates who have been loyal for a long time, you scoundrels.”
Hearing my words, Raziel’s face trembled.
“You guys… Don’t be rude to say it’s a pierced mouth!”
Raziel was furiously angry.
“You must… Kill with my hands!”
That moment.
Raziel emanated wild magic.
Then he sprinted off the floor and jumped up to the ceiling of the cave.
It is about to unfold the final secret of the ‘Brosian Assassination Swordsmanship’ that has been passed down from generation to generation.
There is a strict restriction that it should not be used by anyone… The super-dog’s instant killing technique that can defeat even intermediate grades.
‘Finally writing.’
And this is what I was waiting for.