Chapter 22. Calmly move forward one step at a time. (3)
Jeez.
Conrad, who could not find any flaws in my posture, stopped walking.
The particles floating in the air suddenly straightened up and began to vibrate slightly.
It meant that Conrad was radiating life to me.
“…….”
I opened my eyes to the life of Requiem touching me. The guy only glanced at Conrad and swallowed once, but didn’t get excited to attack him right away.
‘-good.’
This means that although Conrad’s vitality is appetizing, it is not so much that you can’t wait to swallow it.
And it was proof that I was suppressing Requiem well to make me feel that way.
‘I have a general idea of how to play.’
I need to make them feel that I am several steps ahead of them and that there is a significant difference.
licking.
He stuck out his tongue and slowly licked his lips. Conrad’s eyes narrowed slightly at the blatant provocation and leisureliness.
Huh!
Conrad’s sword flew towards the heart. It was the first type of Obest swordsmanship that I had already experienced.
Kagak!
After blocking with the side of the sword, he turned the sword half a turn and immediately aimed for the bottom.
“-!”
Konrad quickly stepped back and avoided the follow-up attack.
A look flashed across his eyes at the same time. He seemed surprised that I had immediately recognized Type 1’s weakness.
“hmm.”
Conrad relaxed his shoulders and adjusted his grip on his sword. And then immediately began the next attack.
‘Obest Swordsmanship 2nd Style!’
This sword technique, which strengthens the weak points of the lower part, was also destroyed in a sparring match with Liam.
I didn’t try to stop it this time. I lightly placed my sword in front of the sword that was digging in, aiming for my wrist.
Kang!
Conrad’s sword touched the tip of my sword as if it were being sucked in.
“-!”
The moment Conrad opened his eyes, he twisted his wrist and lightly pushed his sword away. And he stabbed him in the shoulder in that position.
Whoop!
With a threatening sound, the sword rushed towards Konrad. Conrad quickly retrieved the sword that had been pushed away and turned it to defense.
Kang!
After our swords clashed violently, our bodies both retreated at the same time.
“…….”
Conrad twitched his lips.
He seemed like he had a lot to say and didn’t know what to say first.
On the other hand, all the knights were speechless. They looked at me and Konrad in turn with dumbfounded faces.
Well, you probably never expected that I would fight on equal footing with the vice-captain.
“……I’ll go again.”
Finally, Conrad spoke in a frighteningly low voice. Then he raised his sword again and lunged at me.
The intentions of the subsequent attacks were very clear.
‘How far can you go?’
As if asking. Starting with the 3rd form of Obest swordsmanship, all swordsmanship skills were unfolded before me step by step.
Kagak!
Attacks that tire you out by making useless movements are quickly blocked,
Kang!
Conversely, he used the recoil to counterattack Konrad.
“Tsk!”
Suddenly, a low groan escaped Conrad’s teeth.
Size, age, and experience. The situation continued as he, who was superior to me in everything, was pushed aside by me.
wickedness!
Conrad’s sword had to split the air every time.
“Could you have stopped it like that?”
“No, was that attack avoided?”
“What happened? Why is Master Abel winning?”
“Don’t you think of me as Captain Diego’s son?”
Meanwhile, the knights were so busy whispering that they had forgotten to breathe.
‘very good.’
My breathing was relaxed, and my limbs were full of strength. I was full of confidence that I would be able to stop any attack, no matter when and where it came.
“…….”
Instead, Conrad gradually lost his composure.
His complexion became as stiff as a starched shirt. Or, it may have been complicated, as if something was in conflict.
Percussion!
After several fierce battles, Conrad retreated. He looked at me closely, as if assessing something or trying to find something in me.
“……Whew.”
He took a deep breath, raised his sword, and placed it in front of me. His prayers became sharp like a well-honed blade, and a cold killing intent began to seep into him.
“Is that really true?”
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“It came out, it came out.”
“Vice-captain, let’s leave it at that…”
The members were trembling and chattering their teeth. On the other hand, I leisurely watched Conrad’s changes.
‘It looks like he’s trying to use that.’
Taking the other person’s life, even if it means giving up my own flesh. The ultimate in Obest swordsmanship.
The same thing that Diego had previously used to fix my messy hair was now being used on the tip of Conrad’s sword.
‘Yeah, I guess you’re curious.’
How far can I go?
As I crossed swords with Konrad, I realized he was testing me. After using all his sword skills, this was the only choice left to him.
“Whew.”
My feelings were different from when I faced Diego before.
Back then, I was offended by Diego for using that kind of technique on his son, but now… … .
‘That’s fun.’
It was just fun.
It’s a bit weaker than Diego’s, but it’s a chance to defeat a fairly high-level powerhouse.
‘come.’
Conrad lightly closed his eyes and opened them. Her swamp-like eyes splashed once, and she began to emit a pressure that seemed to suck everything in.
Spot!
Conrad’s body disappeared.
The next moment, his sword was coming towards me, drawing an eerily clear path.
As I followed that trajectory with my eyes, I shivered.
‘We can stop it.’
A clear and firm premonition came to me, different from the past that just felt vague.
Give strength to the hand holding the sword. Focus on the other person’s flow without even blinking.
Feel the rough air blowing through you and read the wind passing by your skin.
‘now.’
And move your hands. Flowing smoothly, naturally, as if I had already known it from the beginning.
bang!
His sword and my sword clashed, creating a loud noise.
“…….”
Between the clashing swords, Conrad’s face was visible from a short distance away. His face turned pale with shock that I had blocked his attack.
Conrad’s arm trembled as he received my sword. On the other hand, there was no movement in his arm.
Even the last move was blocked. He had no more options.
‘What should I do here so that I can get a good reputation?’
As I thought about that, a faint smile appeared on my lips. As if reflecting the twisted judgment, my energy became stronger and cooler.
A merciless killing power spread out and attacked Konrad.
“-!”
Conrad’s eyes twitched and moved. Next moment,
Boom!
Suddenly he violently pushed my sword away. I pretended like I couldn’t win and backed away, then took my stance again.
‘This time… … .’
I was about to hit him from above and force him to his knees.
Slam!
Suddenly, his sword disappeared into its scabbard. The murderous intent around him also disappeared as if being sucked into a sword sheath.
“huh?”
“what?”
The members who were watching asked dumbfounded questions.
dump.
Conrad’s one knee hit the ground.
“Please forgive my rudeness, Master.”
He spoke with an unwavering voice, showing the perfect courtesy to his lord.
“Do as you wish, Master. I will follow.”
The members’ mouths dropped open.
His mouth opened so wide that I thought his chin might hit the ground.
“What are you all doing? Not being polite to the master.”
Conrad quietly scolded them.
“What did you say just now?”
“Vice-captain, what are you doing now?”
“What happened to your head all of a sudden?”
“Is there something wrong with the food I ate earlier?”
Their protests poured in as they came to their senses. It seemed as if Conrad had betrayed them by giving in to me.
“What nonsense!”
Conrad stood up quickly and looked back at the members behind him.
“Who do you think I’m an idiot who can’t even tell the difference between the world and the world? My mind is completely intact!”
Conrad’s face was thoughtful as he shouted that.
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‘You idiots!’
If possible, Conrad wanted to silence all of the Templars.
“Our master is Captain Diego!”
“You don’t even have the pride of a knight to kneel to someone else!”
These stubborn and inflexible members were shouting without knowing the speed at which they were going.
‘Please shut up!’
Even though they were simple, they were loyal, but looking at them now, they seemed just stupid.
“…….”
I felt a stab of death coming from Abel, who was standing behind me.
It was focused solely on him, so the other members didn’t even notice.
‘shit. What kind of person lives… … .’
My fingertips are shaking slightly and cold sweat flows down my back.
Knights are trained to be thoroughly responsive to life. Because of this, Conrad felt very well the eerie murderousness of Abel, who seemed to go from stabbing him to cutting him out completely.
‘This must be…’ … .’
I have experienced many different ways to live while dealing with all kinds of monsters, but Abel’s was more monstrous than that.
The feeling of encountering something more vicious than a monster. Her huge and turbid energy was pressing against me as if pressing down on me.
‘Are you talking nonsense about your mouth being pierced?’
Abel’s way of life seemed to say that.
“Vice-captain! I don’t understand this situation!”
“Are you telling me to accept this!”
With each word the members spoke, Abel’s life became more condensed and on the verge of exploding.
‘… … Die. Even if you kill, there is still more.’
If things continue like this, the lives of the knights will be in danger. Even if he and all his members attacked him now, he wasn’t sure if he would be able to defeat Abel.
As he crossed swords with Abel, Conrad realized something clearly.
‘You’re playing with me.’
Even though Abel was capable of making himself incapable of fighting, he tolerated him and made him show everything he had.
‘How on earth? He clearly knows that the leader did not allow him to hold the sword.’
But that wasn’t important now. The problem was that Abel was so upset that she felt like she was going to break a leg each of her and her members’ legs.
‘Do you want to kneel? Or do you want to sleep?’
As if asking that question, Abel’s murderous spirit rises high like a wave, right before it hits him.
“Everyone shut up!”
Conrad’s powerful voice echoed throughout the hall.
“If you had eyes, didn’t you see it? Master Abel is several levels superior to me, and is the strongest swordsman among us!”
The members’ mouths stopped.
It was as if he had never dreamed that Conrad would admit this with his own mouth.
“Furthermore, Master Abel is the eldest son of Captain Diego, both in name and reality. What is wrong with showing respect to the rightful master whom one should serve?”
The members who received his strong gaze lowered their heads one by one. However, some people still frowned as if they were not convinced.
‘Anyway, they seem stubborn.’
Why are bosses and subordinates the same? Well, it is because of this nature that the harsh Obest border has been protected.
‘What good is it if you keep your spirit like that and end up getting killed?’
Conrad was not at all ashamed to save his life for later life. Even if I had to roll in a poop, it was much better to be alive.
“Hayden.”
Conrad burst out laughing and pointed out a member with his hand.
“What did the leader tell you when you left Obest Territory?”
The face of Hayden, the man pointed out, hardened. Finally, he answered, hiding his disapproval.
“He told me to regard Vice-Captain Conrad as my own and to strictly follow his orders.”
“That’s right. All authority lies with me. This is a decision I made after thorough deliberation as the vice-captain of the Ovest Knights.”
Conrad held his chin high and issued an ultimatum.
“Anyone who refuses to comply will be brought to their knees with my own hands.”
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