Overpowered Sword Chapter 180

Level up with swords (180)

Only after Cedric’s back disappeared into the distance, Leon sheathed his sword and let out the breath he had been holding.

“Whoa!”

There is a strong bloody smell on the exhaled breath.

My stomach was throbbing due to internal injuries, my hands had burst so many times that I had no time to heal them, and my eyeballs, which I had overexerted to the limit with Eyebrow, were tingling as if they were about to fall out.

It’s a complete mess.

If my body hadn’t become stronger as I rose to the level of a master, I would have lost my grip or lost my flow along the way.

At least the light of “Solaris” remaining on the holy sword and the moon floating in the sky were accelerating the speed of recovery. The palm, which had been crushed all the way down to the fingertips, healed quickly and soon returned to its clean appearance, leaving behind only traces of blood.

Not only the external injury but also the internal injury subsided within a few breaths, and soon the blood flow calmed down and the original state was restored.

‘If I didn’t have stigmata, I would have suffered for at least 15 days.’

Even though I’ve never been hit properly, it’s like this.

The impact that flowed in during the sharp sword, and the power that overflowed beyond the sword shook the aura within my body, causing my internal organs to ache. If it had been hit directly, it would have been fatal immediately.

〈Sword Demon〉, Cedric.

Leon thoroughly felt the weight of that name.

“Leon! How are you feeling? Are you okay? That crazy guy! “It’s clear that they were lazy from the beginning and didn’t even care!”

Karen looked him up and down several times and then growled with a grim expression on her face.

According to the guild’s principles, even if it is an S-rank screening, it ends after verifying the authenticity of <Auror Blade> or measuring the competency of the candidate through simple sparring. However, Cedric ignored that principle as if he were giving it to dogs.

Leon also did not deny those words and only smiled bitterly.

“I didn’t want to live, but the thought of Bell was easy.”

“The guild is also a mess in many ways! “You’re sending a fool like Cedric as an examiner when you don’t even have the confidence to take care of it!”

Karen huffed as if she were angry on his behalf.

It’s a shame that it ended before either of them got seriously hurt. It would have been dangerous if they had gone even a little further.

In particular, Cedric’s Auror Blade had such a limit to its cutting power that it was impossible to guess, so if it had touched the fabric, it would have cut through everything, including armor, and broken bones.

As Leon continued to soothe her, ignoring the goosebumps that appeared on the back of his neck, Karen, whose excitement soon subsided, also spoke.

“Anyway, breaking that <Sword Demon>’s sword is amazing! As far as I know, that sword is made of adamantium alloy, a type famous for being the hardest among special metals?”

“I’m not that great. “The holy sword is amazing.”

Besides, Leon frowned and looked down at his sword.

‘From the beginning, he was aiming for the sword, not me. Otherwise, I would have had three chances to occupy my vital position… .’

There was no reason to think about it.

〈Auror Blade〉 is born from the longing that the user harbors within. Just as Al Razaz was in awe of the giants that appeared in the old legends of the desert, and just as Beast King Varg was yearning for the glory days of his grandfather, who unleashed a storm on his own two feet.

It could be said that Leon’s sun sword was also greatly influenced by El Cid and the sun seen in the image world.

So what is the longing of Cedric the Swordmaster?

[‘A sword that can cut through anything’, so for a swordsman he is truly pure. It’s not yet at the level where it can cut concepts or construction, but it could cut even special metal like a piece of paper. You probably won’t be able to print it.]

‘I guess it was like that.’

Cedric’s Auror Blade could literally cut through anything. In front of that bluish blade, there was no difference between a piece of paper and adamantium.

So when he saw the holy sword with every tooth in his sword room, he inevitably burned up his will to win.

It’s literally like a contradiction.

A spear that pierces anything and a shield that blocks anything.

As a result, the shield’s performance was only better.

[Well, even if I was able to cut through concepts and space-time, I wouldn’t have been able to make even a scratch on the Holy Sword in the end.]

‘… really?’

[I tried cutting it with a dimensional cut, but only my wrist was cut off by the recoil. It was a technique that cut the Great Supply Demon in two with the 38th layer of the barrier.]

Leon, horrified by El Cid’s words, was at a loss for words. To that extent, Cedric’s challenge can only be said to be reckless.

If he hadn’t found an unnecessary sword path and struck with the holy sword, Leon wouldn’t have been able to last even 20 rounds after being invaded. To that extent, Cedric’s sword prowess was fearsome, and <Auror Blade> was also a counter capable of breaking through the Sun Sword, which specialized in destructive power and output.

A true murderer who is no different from the nickname ‘Sword Demon’ itself.

That was Cedric’s essence and strength.

‘This is not a victory I won through my own strength.’

Leon felt that fact once again and gritted his teeth.

There were several excuses worth picking up.

If only we had fought in a larger location.

If only I had fought in a space where I could properly utilize 〈Icarus Wing〉 or 〈Seven Star Sword〉.

If only Cedric had been stopped and killed instead of being allowed to approach him.

‘No, not at all.’

After considering several IFs, Leon let out a long sigh.

Just as there are cards that were not shown to him, there must also be cards that were not shown to Cedric. It was a cold attitude, but it was clear that Cedric ultimately thought of this sparring as a ‘judging’ and fought.

If it was truly a life-or-death fight, he would have cut off Leon’s head first without paying attention to the holy sword.

‘As expected, I need to gain experience in interpersonal battles. As El Cid said, I tend to show my weaknesses easily to a strong person.’

It was a disadvantage that I had to endure as I fought more monsters than humans and raised my level before my skills were fully developed.

It could also be said to be a disadvantage of being an all-rounder.

Although he shows above-average ability to cope with any situation, he is vulnerable to one-point breakthrough types like Cedric. The only way to compensate for that weakness was to gain experience.

Leon, who had come to his own conclusion, looked to the side.

“Hero? what’s the matter?”

“I just saw it.”

“uh… .”

For some reason, Karen stiffened at those words, but Leon was lost in another thought.

‘One Karen is not enough. Ellahan also has excellent hand-to-hand combat skills, but he is not a delicate technique type like Cedric. ‘Is there anyone else I can ask to practice versus in person-to-person combat?’

Al Razaz and Barg were suitable opponents, but the leaders of a faction could not be captured for such purposes. They would already be up all night dealing with the aftermath of the subjugation war.

Visiting his brother Kassim was a good option, but the problem was that the departure schedule for the empire was too late.

Leon’s concerns were not easily resolved.

It was then.

“It looks like you passed the promotion review well.”

From the entrance to the training hall, Irexana, a great man well-dressed in priestly attire, appeared with a kind smile.

The two people also stood up at the appearance of an unexpected person.

I thought you were very busy maintaining the Holy Law, but did you take the time out of concern for Leon? Irexana read the meaning in their gaze and hastily explained.

“The maintenance process of Seongbeopgi is divided into two parts. One is to reprocess the metal and shape corresponding to the frame, and the other is to fill it with sacred power and build a form.”

“By any chance Ellahan?”

“Yes, the saint is using her strength. “Even if you are a cardinal, there are few who handle the sacred law better than the saint.”

Irexana smiled with an expression of disapproval.

It was also a natural thing.

Ellahan’s qualifications were such that she could be called the strongest saint of all time, and even the amount of holy power she possessed was several times higher than that of previous saints. Even Lexana couldn’t keep up with her when it came to such work.

After explaining the situation, Irexana asked back.

“It looks like you completed the screening well, but you can see the worry on your face. Could you please tell me? “I want to help.”

“Ah, I really wanted to ask the Cardinal.”

That was the thought I had after meeting face to face a little while ago.

Cardinal Irexana.

Despite his calm demeanor and personality, his fighting ability was ranked among the three strongest men Leon had ever met. Other than Kasim, there was no one who could guarantee Irexana victory. Al Razaz and Bargh are several numbers lower than him.

There was no one better suited to talk about what he felt during his confrontation with Cedric.

“… Hmm, I see. They say they lack experience in interpersonal combat. “He often runs into non-humans, so it’s understandable.”

The subjugation battle that brought him to the level of an Aura Master was even aimed at defeating Nephren Ka. It wouldn’t be surprising if Auror Blade read the situation and manifested itself in a form better suited to dealing with monsters rather than humans.

Irexana thought for a moment and said, “Ah.”

“If it’s okay with you, hero, there is one way.”

“yes? “What is it?”

“While you stay here, I will fully cooperate with your training.”

“… “That means.”

Irexana nodded her head with a smile.

“Yes, I think I could be of use as a sparring partner for the hero.”

“You must be busy maintaining the Holy Law, but I don’t know if we are causing trouble again.”

“No way. The saint and the warrior, both of you are blessings to this world bestowed by the goddess. “I don’t think there is a single clergy who would feel like they are inconvenienced in serving that cause.”

“Well, I see.”

Leon was not particularly religious, so he was weak to people who approached him like this.

In the end, it turned out to be a good thing.

“I’ll help you too, warrior!”

“Yes, thank you.”

There was nothing more to learn from Karen, either.

Although it is a martial art that specializes in dark attacks rather than an orthodox martial art, its original form is a martial art created by Roderick. A well-polished form with practical experience and assassination techniques could never be ignored.

If you ever need to fight an Assassin Master who may exist somewhere on this continent, the experience of sparring with Karen will be of great help.

“The maintenance of the Seongbeopgi will continue as it is today. During the day, I refine the mold in my blacksmith shop, and at night, the saint recharges my spiritual power and reorganizes my diet. Then, the saint and Karen can deal with the warrior during the day, and I can deal with the warrior at night.”

“No, three a day?”

Leon was surprised by the murderous schedule and asked, but Irexana seemed to take it differently.

“When you spar with one person all day, you get the hang of it. A technique that works well for some may not work well for others. So, take turns dealing with the three of them.”

“… … All right.”

Seeing that he was more enthusiastic than the person involved, Leon gave up making excuses and just agreed.

The intense training was something I was used to.

Irexana, Ellahan, Karen.

They are strong people that no one can easily deal with, and each one of them is a unique person. A cardinal armed with superpowers and dual axes, a saint who swings a huge hammer like a reed, and an Assassin Master who has even mastered the martial arts created by Roderick.

I was really going to gain a lot of practical experience.

“Anyway, Cedric is really the same. “He’s got the same temper now as he did 10 years ago.”

Leon asked, his eyes widening at Irexana’s words.

“Are you an acquaintance?”

“I was challenged once 10 years ago, and I defeated it. The talent was truly amazing. “It made me wonder if the skill with a sword was something I was born with.”

“It was 10 years ago, so I have no fear.”

Leon was once again impressed by that recklessness.

Irexana, who had a much longer lifespan than a human, would not have had much of a difference in skill between then and now, but at that time, Cedric had only been a sword master for a few years.

〈Auror Blade〉 and sword skills. It is said that he challenged Irexana with a skill that was several levels inferior to that of now.

“Funny enough, that recklessness made Cedric who he is today. “Personality aside, he is an amazing person in many ways.”

Even Irexana, who rarely says bad things, seems to have been unable to convey Cedric’s personality. As Leon and Karen laughed, he only scratched his cheek with a shy expression.

Jugend’s night passed like that.