Episode 163
The outcome will be determined by the sum of the efforts.
I caught a purple flame in my eyes.
It is a sinister fire.
The moment I ignited this flame, I thought I had erased all sword techniques and movements from my mind… but… … .
When I looked at the Onmyangdo, I couldn’t stop the image of the Great Master from coming to mind.
Of course, the Great Master was also well-versed in spearmanship and swordsmanship. In fact, even the recommended method would have been at a far higher level than mine.
When I was in Yeongsan, I often sparred with the great brother.
Unlike my teacher, there was no serious pain or injury when sparring with the great brother, and most of all, he was kind.
Could it be that the teachings were completely opposite to those of the teacher who bordered on neglect?
In the process, the great master showed me numerous techniques.
An attitude focused on destructive power.
A posture focused on defense.
An attitude focused on avoidance.
‘What I need now… … .’
The fastest strike.
Since the Yin Yang Dao is surrounded by purple flames, it will not lack destructive power. I’ve never used it, but I’m confident.
Suuu… … .
Take the posture and breathe properly.
He places the Yin Yang sword like a lead sword on his waist, which does not even have a belt, let alone a sheath, and slightly bends his upper body.
He lightly wrapped his bent right wrist around the sword body. The swirling purple flames fade away, and I feel the eerie anticipation of the blade.
It’s not like the flame was taken away.
It is condensed inside the blade.
“… … .”
This is my first time using Baldosul.
I don’t know if I can use it successfully, but I didn’t want to ignore the inspiration that suddenly came to me.
[It looks like you’re ready.]
I nod my head at Kajitta’s words.
I felt slightly grateful that they had waited without saying anything, but at the same time, I understood.
This guy must have sensed that the game would be decided in an instant.
Suuuuu… … .
Kajitta gained momentum.
Aiming at me with both open palms, he pulls his left arm up to his chest and extends his right arm towards me.
Slightly bent waist and knees.
It was a strange posture that I had never encountered before… … .
Is it because of the dark armor?
Is it because of the prayers rising from all over my body?
You can feel the elegance of an old piece of art, or the heaviness of seeing armor on display.
At least tens of thousands of times.
It was a master’s prayer that was vaguely formed only after repeating the movements to the point of tedium.
‘Are you planning on using Balgyeong one more time?’
Feeling annoyed on this side is proof that the other person’s judgment is correct.
If it’s an attack that emits energy waves with the palm of your hand, it can make my purple flame shrink for an instant.
No matter how hot or persistent it is, its essence is ultimately a flame.
So the situation has become very simple.
A battle of speed.
Ignition of my flame and release of the other person’s flame.
It is a competition between Baldo and Balgyeong.
‘… … .’
The pain I feel in my thigh is annoying.
Although I have acquired a new power called the purple flame, this is why I do not set my odds of winning high.
The thigh muscles were the most important part for achieving explosive speed, but after being hit by Kajitta’s single blow, all I felt was a throbbing pain.
Another negative factor is that the right wrist surrounding the sword body is not in good condition.
– The trick of the sword sword is contained in the lower body.
The ambassador’s voice passed through my mind.
He was a person who maintained a serious attitude in everything he taught, so even a guy like me had no choice but to focus as much as possible.
– It’s the upper body that draws the sword. That’s a strange thing to say, right? But that’s the truth.
-Abdominal muscles, waist, thighs, and even the soles of the feet… … . You must coordinate your entire body’s muscles as if they were one, and maintain the feeling of twisting and pulling out. It makes not only the muscles but also each cell face the same direction.
– That’s the fastest secret. Of course, the role of the hands is also important. You have to pull it out with your right hand and push it with your left hand.
– ah. Come to think of it, the youngest was left-handed?
‘… … .’
I once again realize this obvious fact.
It is true that the Daesanghyeong was the one that left the greatest mark on my martial arts education after my teacher.
Teachings that I had briefly forgotten come to mind clearly as if I heard them yesterday.
The scenery at that time, the smell of the air, the feelings at the time, even the simple face and faint smile of the ambassador were all clearer.
‘I’m not in a state where I can properly inspect it.’
There is no scabbard, the wrist is shattered, and the thigh muscles are trembling.
I laughed out loud because my ponytail was so pathetic, but I decided to accept it humbly.
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In fact, most things are like this in practice.
It is arrogance to expect perfect results in every battle, even in important situations where life is at stake.
Whoop-.
The hellfire that was encroaching everywhere was extinguished.
It looks as if space and time have been sucked into Kajitta’s palm.
‘come.’
At the same moment, I also stopped breathing.
While squeezing all of the limited internal energy, only one movement is performed with the muscles of the entire body.
Strike a sword.
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The Yin Yang Dao was pulled out without a sound. Purple sparks flew like lightning. A roar, a sound similar to thunder actually rang out.
‘ah.’
The sound wasn’t caused by Baldo. I naturally stepped on a thunderbolt.
Fuwaaaaak!
The moment the purple flame that had disappeared swirled around… … .
I saw Kajitta approaching right in front of me.
[…] … .]
Although his expression was still unreadable, I got the feeling that the devil was smiling happily at this moment.
It will not be an illusion, but the truth.
Because emotional exchanges between unmanned people sometimes occur through the exchange of techniques. I probably would have been convinced even if I were a blind person like my second sister-in-law.
Puseok-.
Afterwards, a slightly dull sound is heard.
I forced myself to swallow a moan.
Although the blow was not allowed, there was a backlash due to the strength being pushed to the limit and the excessive use of muscles.
“… … .”
I felt the taste of metal in my throat, as if the shock had reached my internal organs.
I forced myself to swallow and maintain my composure.
It’s because I don’t want to look bad at this moment.
[The flame was condensed into a single sword.]
“that’s right.”
[Does it have a name?]
Kajitta asked in a calm voice.
After thinking for a moment, I answered.
“Ignition.”
[That’s intuitive. Goes well.]
Kwasik-.
Then, Kajitta’s entire armor cracked and shattered.
Broken pieces of ink-colored armor flew in all directions. The feast of debris with sparks hanging down like a tail looked just like a fireworks display.
Was the armor a sealing device?
Kajitta’s hellfire surged toward the sky as if it had been unleashed, and then subsided in an instant.
Embers fell like heavy snow, softly lighting up the dungeon.
“… … .”
I was immediately overwhelmed by the sight.
It was so beautiful that even a bleak person like me was momentarily amazed.
A voice was heard from the embers that fell like fireflies and scattered.
[It’s my defeat, Luan Badniker.]
“… … .”
[It’s a shame. It would have been fun to compete with you, who has grown more, using your natural strength… … .]
I slowly took a lead sword.
meet. We competed. covered.
As a result, one side died.
It was an extremely uncharacteristic development and ending.
There was paradoxically a sense of satisfaction in Kajitta’s voice as he expressed his regret.
I understood that feeling.
If I had been the one who lost, I would have felt the same way as Kajitta.
I hesitated for a moment, but eventually did as I felt.
He said while holding his gun.
“… “I learned a lot.”
There is a lot I gained from this battle.
There is enlightenment that can only be achieved by risking one’s life. It is separate from the purple flame achievement.
Now, I have realized what I am lacking, and instead of simply understanding it in my head, it has been engraved deep in my heart like a question.
This sense of reality brings about a change in mindset and leads to definite improvement.
In other words, Khajitta was truly unmanned.
I didn’t believe it at first, and it was difficult to understand, but now I can accept it.
This is when I was immersed in a deep lingering mood.
[You… … .]
Kajitta, who was about to disappear, said something somewhat unexpected.
[You have already met my master. I can feel his presence in you… … .]
“If it’s the Demon King of the Blood Moon, you haven’t met him yet?”
Then Kajitta burst out laughing.
[My master is not Hadeneihar… … .]
“what?”
[Can even embrace the fire of hell… A lighthouse on the Black Sea… Sentenced in the abyss… … . And the master of the black swamp… … .]
“… … .”
Kajitta’s mumbling sounded eerie.
[My one and only lord… Nine… … . Please forgive me for my disloyalty as I meet my end in the other world… … .]
And the flame went out completely.
Now, only the armor that covered Kajitta’s entire body remained in the dungeon.
The dungeon, where the hellfire disappeared, regained its original cool and lonely atmosphere.
“… … .”
But I had no choice but to stand still.
‘There is still a trace of the Demon Lord of the Black Swamp?’
how?
The first time I met that demon lord was at a retreat before returning.
In this life, I have yet to come face to face with the Nine.
“Ugh… … .”
I collapsed on the spot, unable to continue my thoughts. A sharp pain surged through my entire body like a wave.
It doesn’t seem to be simply due to depletion of internal energy or physical fatigue.
Is this a side effect of the purple flame?
‘It’s much worse than when it bleached.’
The exhaustion of my entire body makes it difficult to even lift a finger.
Is it because of the aftermath of the hellfire?
The heat remaining on the floor pleasantly envelops my whole body. I’m tired. I want to close my eyes like this for just a little while, even if it’s just for 10 minutes.
“amazing. “I never thought I would win against the corps commander.”
“… … .”
A sonorous voice cut off my wind.
I didn’t even have the strength to raise my head, so I stayed still and asked.
“… “What about Dean Alderson?”
“Of course I saved it. It might take some time to come to my senses, but… … .”
“… … .”
“Rather than that, you are the problem. Aren’t you going to die soon? “It doesn’t make sense.”
Tsk tsk, Leone’s low laugh is heard.
“My entire body was burned, my right wrist was shattered, and my thigh muscles were completely torn. His internal organs seem to have been severely damaged… More than anything.”
At that moment, I felt a soft touch of hair.
It became absurd for an instant.
This bastard, is he really stroking my head?
“Your pretty white blonde hair got messed up. “My heart aches.”
“… Put your hands away. “I really feel like I’m going to search, but do you have any potions or something?”
“There’s no way something like that exists.”
Leone, who was stroking my head with a smile, immediately grabbed my scalp and said,
“… However, this body is relatively omnipotent for church members.”
“… … !”
Kwakagagak!
Immediately afterwards, energy surged from Leone’s palm like a torrent.
Injecting energy directly into the upper chamber is generally an extremely dangerous act, but… … .
What kind of magic did they do?
The energy injected by Leone naturally seeped into the upper chamber and then traveled through the entire body without any obstruction.
Something truly amazing happened the next moment.
“… … !”
The body began to recover at a rapid pace.
It was a rebirth that went beyond recovery.
The skin that had suffered terrible burns regained its color and elasticity, and parched eyeballs, charred airways, and upset intestines were repaired.
The large and small bruises all over my body quickly disappeared, and my broken wrist returned to its original appearance.
“… “What is this?”
The mental fatigue was still there and my eyelids were still heavy… … .
My body, which had become half sick, became healthy in an instant.
It was truly a miracle that happened in the blink of an eye.
Leone said with a satisfied face.
“As expected, the effect is excellent. “It really works well against priests.”
“What did you just say?”
“They said the effect was excellent.”
“Then.”
“They say the priest is an opponent, so it’s easy to use medicine.”
I made eye contact with Leone for a moment.
“… pontiff?”
“okay.”
“who.”
“you.”
Leone looked at me speechless and said.
“really. Congratulations. This is my first time seeing a colorless priest. “How does it feel to become a priest for the first time in a hundred years?”
“… … .”
“Luan Badniker? “My complexion is not good.”
… therefore.
I, Badniker’s youngest son, am actually a priest of the Dark Church?
Mental fatigue due to blood clots.
I couldn’t digest the information that suddenly came at me, and my brain was shaking.
“… “Kwaak.”
I ended up losing my mind.
fantasy,
