Episode 316
I moved to the training ground with my brothers. He didn’t go all the way.
Dolver, a scholar, and Lina, a wizard, don’t seem to be particularly interested in sparring.
Aquata, who was annoyingly absent-minded, also left, saying that she needed to take care of her skin.
In the end, most of the Badniker brothers who remained were martial artists, but Risen joined, saying it would be fun.
Even though he was a merchant, it was not surprising that he had strong hedonistic tendencies.
“Do you know that collector?”
Raizen came to me and asked in a soft voice.
I thought he had a pretty keen eye.
I asked back, just amazed on the inside.
“Why are you asking that question?”
“No. “I just found your attitude somewhat meaningful.”
“I don’t think it was very meaningful.”
“okay? “Then let’s just say it’s my intuition.”
Since I didn’t say anything more, Ryzen didn’t dig into it any more… … .
We finished moving to the training ground without saying anything.
Badniker’s outdoor training hall was not dark even in the middle of the night.
This is because streetlights were erected in preparation for occasional night training.
“I think that’s where we got stuck?”
“… okay? “I don’t know.”
I chuckled as I watched Hector fool around, then looked up at the training ground.
To be honest, I couldn’t predict which of the two would have the clear advantage.
Still, if there is an open fight, it is predicted that Heero will win.
I don’t know, but it seemed like Ludvik’s main fighting style would not be head-to-head combat.
Strong Sword Hiiro, as his name suggests, was looking straight at his opponent with his sword drawn.
I wasn’t sure how Ludwig would fight.
“huh?”
“uh… … .”
And then a somewhat unexpected development unfolded.
There was nothing in Ludwig’s hands as he slowly took his stance.
In other words, it was bare hands.
“Have you learned martial arts with bare hands?” … ?”
Hector mumbled and I felt him looking at me.
This is because I am probably the representative expert in bare-handed martial arts that this guy knows.
I also went up to the training ground with an even more interesting gaze.
And, remembering what notary Jane had said when sparring with Hector before, he opened his mouth roughly.
“There are no specific rules, but since this is sparring, let’s avoid using overt killing techniques. You both know how to hold your hands, right? “If the battle gets too heated, I will stop it, so just know that.”
“All right.”
Ludwig answered, and Heero nodded.
I also nodded and said.
“Then let’s begin.”
As I said, with a heartbreaking opening statement… … .
Ludwig was the one who closed the distance first.
Did you learn any special walking techniques?
Ludwig’s new form seemed to fade into a haze for a moment, and then in an instant, it reached Heiro’s feet.
Heiro was not embarrassed.
Rather, he waited quietly until Ludwig got close to him, and only responded after the opponent swung his fist.
The sword is stretched out in a straight line as if overlapping the opponent’s fist.
Tooung… … !
Ludwig’s new model was pushed backwards with a heavy sound. On the other hand, Heiro did not move from his spot.
This is the moment when the difference in skill is clearly obscured.
‘It’s a head-to-head match, right?’
Heero the strong sword.
I know because I experienced it firsthand.
In most cases, it is a sword that is difficult to fight head-on. A strong sword that has been honed to the limit is the epitome of destructive power.
It breaks shields, shatters armor, and even shatters the strength that surrounds the body.
Eventually, the muscles that are revealed, no matter how harshly they have been trained, are no different from the soft inner flesh in front of a strong sword.
So, the standard strategy when dealing with Heiro is avoidance. That would be the case unless there were no means of defense that could be called seasonal… … .
So how will Ludwig come out?
Ludwig charged in once again, and Heiro extended his sword again. The same scene as before continued until the middle… … .
Ludwig’s movements are a bit strange.
He closed his hands and repeated strange movements as if kneading something, but it seemed as if he was kneading invisible flour.
And when the new models for the two were narrowed down again.
Left ahhh!
What looked like a jet black cloth unfolded from Ludwig’s hand.
Heero was a little surprised, but it was too late to retrieve the outstretched sword.
The wide hem of the cloth wrapped around the sword.
The energy wave contained in Heero’s steel sword is heavier than sharp. This means it is not suitable for tearing something apart.
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Of course, if it were an ordinary piece of cloth, it could be easily torn, but is it possible that what was taken out at this point was like that?
An unusual energy was felt in the pitch black fabric that Ludwig had created or pulled out.
‘Relic?’
I don’t know if it’s an original or a replica, but isn’t it a pretty amazing relic?
It’s not strange.
Even when we met before, Ludwig seemed knowledgeable about sacred relics… … .
He must have had at least one or two means of protecting himself in case of an unexpected situation.
It’s like a life-saving holiday.
In times of crisis, we are talking about a secret tactic that can definitely save your life.
‘As expected, I know Heiro well.’
He must have chosen that relic because he knew that Heero’s sword wasn’t sharp enough.
In any case, the mysterious supernormal power contained in the cloth even suppressed the mana contained in the steel sword.
In that state, Ludwig trampled on Heero’s sword.
Coo… … !
The weight of the steel sword carved a crack into the stone slab of the training hall.
Ludvik, who stepped on the sword with one foot, threw a back kick from that stance as if he was performing a trick.
Pop!
At that moment, Heiro let out a roar and forcefully raised his blade.
Did it also have the effect of adding weight to the hem of the fabric? Even though he was only holding a sword, Heiro’s eyes were bloodshot.
And with a crackling sound, the sword that had been stuck was pulled out again.
Wedge!
Ludvik’s kick, which lifted his sword and shook his center of gravity, did not hit Heero. It only stopped at the earlobe and passed by.
‘now.’
Ludwig suddenly became completely vulnerable.
Heero swung the sword in his hand like a club and struck Ludvik.
Kwaaaaaaaa!
With a loud noise as if a huge rock was crashing into the building. Ludwig’s new model flew backwards.
I crossed my arms to block the sword just before it reached me, but… … .
“hmm… … .”
Ludwig made a perplexed expression as he looked at his trembling arm.
Although it was blocked, it could not be considered a successful defense.
Of course, the one in front of the crossed arms was the right arm, and it was swollen to the point where it was unsightly.
That is the minimum fracture.
“stop.”
I declared after finishing my judgment.
“Hiiro, you win.”
Clap clap clap.
He clapped in congratulations, and Hector, Raizen, and Arts, who were watching, joined in.
I said looking at Ludwig.
“You’re not planning on fighting any more with that arm, are you? “I don’t know if it’s a real fight, but it’s a sparring match.”
“Of course. “I admit my defeat.”
Surprisingly cool recognition.
“… … .”
Then, what became more uncomfortable was Hiiro’s face.
Heero said, glaring at Ludwig.
“You have a gun on your waist.”
“… … .”
“Looking at the wrinkles on the inside of the shirt, it looks like he’s hiding several daggers, and there’s something like a smoke bomb or poison on his belt. “Why didn’t you use it?”
Ludwig responded with an embarrassed expression.
“Lord Soga said, right? “This isn’t real combat.”
“… … .”
Heiro’s expression did not improve, as if he was not satisfied with the answer.
I guess so.
If he had the same spirit as my oldest brother, he would have noticed.
Ludwig did not fight with all his might.
It’s not that I didn’t try my best, but I couldn’t say I did my best.
“… It’s a little uncomfortable, but a win is a win. Now show your face.”
“Of course.”
Are you willing to reveal your face?
To be honest, even though it was something I set out to do, I am a little worried.
This is the moment when I tried to mediate again.
Ludwig swept his face once, and the shape of his face changed.
“… … !”
Heiro, who was standing across from me, widened his eyes.
Even the guys who were far away seemed shocked.
The face revealed was that of a young man with horrendous burns.
Ludwig said.
“I don’t like revealing my face because it’s like this. “I hope I haven’t messed up your eyes.”
“hmm.”
“Is this okay?”
“… that’s enough.”
The moment Heiro nodded, Ludwig rubbed his face in the opposite direction and returned to his original smiling face.
Ludwig lowered his head.
“It was an honor to experience the famous steel sword in person. “Okay then, I’m behind on work, so I’ll stop.”
Ludwig left the training ground without receiving any answer… … .
I quietly looked at him and followed him.
* * *
Ludwig stopped in the backyard of Cycadang.
I said as I looked at Ludvik’s back as he came to a place where people don’t often go.
“Did you just get a burn on your face?”
“No way.”
Ludwig turned to me with a somewhat humorous voice.
And when I swept my face again, the face in my memory was revealed.
“It’s a double trick. “If you prepare another fake face under the fake face in the first place and pretend to reveal your real face when your identity is discovered, you will most likely be fooled.”
“aha.”
Even I, who knew Ludwig’s real face, was completely taken aback for a moment.
“Besides, it’s a miserable sight to look at with your eyes open because of the burns, so you probably unconsciously feel like you should quickly clean your face, right?”
“yes.”
“I don’t think I can win.”
“Tsk tsk. Should you just do it?”
“huh?”
“You’ve become a huge figure while I haven’t even seen you. “I thought he was a guy who could do everything, but he’s a Soga owner.”
“Something happened.”
“What happened?”
“To put it another way, it’s too long.”
“aha.”
Ludwig nodded and took out a bottle from his pocket.
Judging from the color, it is a potion.
Ludwig lifted the cap with his mouth and gulped it down.
Then, the swelling in my unsightly swollen right arm gradually subsided.
“Ugh… … . Heero is really rough with his hands, too. Truly an A-level hero.”
Strangely, it wasn’t awkward to just call out Hiiro.
I watched him for a moment and asked.
“Have you seen your father?”
“I saw it.”
“Whatever.”
“… … .”
Ludwig was unusually silent.
And without paying attention to the dirty wall, I leaned back slightly and looked up at the sky.
I thought that such behavior was something that only Ludwig among the brothers could show.
“To be honest, I don’t want my brothers to see that.”
“Isn’t it nice to see a lot?”
“It’s not that problem. “It just feels a little unrealistic.”
“… … .”
“It’s kind of hard to say. “Even if I say this anyway, you’ll go see it with your own eyes, right?”
“okay.”
“Then you will know when you see it for yourself.”
And Ludwig looked at me and said.
“Or do you want to go see it now?”
“uh?”
“I mean father. “This time is just fine.”
“… … .”
I closed my mouth.
* * *
Collector Gilbert.
It is said to be another identity of Ludwig.
Among the collectors, Benga is the only one who knows his true identity.
“Is a mere collector qualified to allow my father to greet me?”
“Of course not. It’s okay because you’re the owner. Lord Benga also gave permission.”
“Assad said it would be tomorrow.”
“Pretend to only half-listen to what the elders in the council say. “Why does a child need permission to go see his father in the first place?”
“You just said it’s okay because I gave you the cow.”
“Is that so?”
Ludwig tilted his head and asked again.
“Or do you just want to wait until tomorrow? But if you say hello tomorrow, there will be surveillance next to you. Not only the driver and the collector, but also two elders, including Mr. Assad, will be watching. “It means that now is the only time I can talk to my father alone. What should I do?”
“hmm.”
That’s a bit weird.
I need to check exactly what the Iron Blood Ball’s body is like, and if there are a lot of eyes watching, my identity may be discovered.
“Let’s just go.”
“I knew it.”
It is said that the place where Iron Blood Ball stays is on the 4th floor of the main building.
A place where only a very limited number of people from the main family can enter.
First of all, as the owner of a small household, it is also a floor I have never set foot on except when I visited the [Trial Room].
As the two of us walked around the dark mansion with no one in sight, the sight of the school campus, stained with blood in the other world, came to mind.
Should I call it a badniker?
It exudes an insidious presence, as much as a school invaded by the devil.
“This is the room.”
“… … .”
“It won’t be long, just about 10 minutes, is that okay?”
“that’s enough.”
I nodded and opened the door.
Beyond the gently opened door, a very spacious interior was visible.
Along with the spicy scent of medicinal herbs, there was something like a hazy water mist floating around, and I thought it was all a device to aid healing.
And the bed in the center of the room.
The canopy bed, which had four pillars and a roof, was large enough to spoil the aesthetics of even a large room.
I walked towards the bed.
At that moment, the soft carpet felt like it was entangling my feet like a swamp.
Strangely, my steps were heavy, and the simple act of walking through the bed curtains was not easy.
My body suddenly felt like it had become lead… … .
Beyond the curtain, I found the face of a boy lying dead.
“ah.”
Iron Bloodsmith Delac C. Badnicker.
It wasn’t until I saw the figure sleeping as if dead on the bed that I understood.
The meaning of what Ludwig said.
