Geomje reincarnated as a swordsmith (162)
“It’s a story that has been passed down since ancient times, but it is said that a dragon slayer is sure to be cursed. Siegfried, who became immortal after being covered in dragon blood, also met a tragic death.”
Damian said calmly.
“The founder Cardenas was a dragon from birth, so he did not die unexpectedly due to a curse like a mortal. However, in exchange for shouldering the karma of dragon slaying on behalf of the founding nation, he lost his privileges as a transcendent species, forgot his true self, and became bound to a human body and life span.”
According to the original, it would not be surprising if the founder Cardenas was still alive and well from the founding of Arcadia to this day.
The lifespan of dragons was close to 10,000 years, so it was difficult to keep up with their lives no matter how many times civilizations declined and revived.
However, because the malice and hatred left behind by the destruction of his compatriots ate away at his body, the founder Cardenas ended up completing his mission even before the founding emperor.
“As the descendants he left behind prospered, the size of the Grand Duchy of Cardenas gradually expanded, and over hundreds of years it reached the current level. “That’s a story everyone knows.”
The secret story that Audrey and Damian wanted to teach was the truth about the family that happened next and was not revealed to the public.
Sijo Cárdenas.
Paradoxically, she was able to ascend to the Mythological Gyeonggi thanks to giving up her transcendental body. Even if she had lost her original body, the organs it was equipped with were nothing compared to the imperfectly awakened traits. She had the sense that she had reached the realm of six-spiritual communication and could see into the distant future, and she predicted a catastrophic ending.
―Ragna, my vacancy will become a fatal gap in the empire that is not yet ripe. Children need time to grow in order to deal with enemies crawling up from heaven and underground, the remnants of gods who deny oblivion, and the spirit colonies corrupted by the world tree’s resentment.
Even before the 7th Order of Knights was created, founder Cárdenas was aware of the danger of the multi-faceted front and persuaded the founding emperor.
Even the founding system, which had been opposed for several years, accepted his wife’s wishes and a ‘ceremony’ was prepared to protect Arcadia.
“That’s it.”
Audrey interrupted me.
“You are not allowed to reveal a single word about consciousness.”
“Well, you can say it indirectly. “Words may not be enough to make you understand why we are stopping you.”
“You explain from there. “I feel a little uncomfortable.”
Audrey, who had lived her entire life as a principled person, was able to deviate like this, which was nothing short of a miracle.
Damien spoke on her behalf, taking a step closer.
“The purpose of the Golden Dragon Knights is to complete the ‘ritual.’ “The secret wish that has not yet been fulfilled is that the founder Cárdenas sacrificed his soul to protect the empire.”
In conclusion, the ritual was only half successful, but it gave the Samgong family enough time to grow and handle a multi-faceted front.
By burying the records of the past, they weakened the local gods and established a stronghold that blocked enemies from above and below like an impenetrable fortress.
“Nevertheless, the cost to the Samgong family is enormous.”
Even at the base that Leonard saw this time, number 7 [Hell Gate], it was obvious that great preparation had been made, but there were many precarious situations.
The reason why 〈Withabokmagum〉 was able to act as a major variable was because the power struggle between the two forces was tense. Starting from the 9th rank magic circle, each person wears gear coated with special metal and has knights and wizards of the highest rank.
Even though they had invested that much, it was the same as saying that they were busy fighting for the castle.
Damian laughed bitterly.
“It was predicted that if things continue like this, the front line will collapse within a hundred years, and it will be a situation where nothing can be done from then on.”
If the front line collapsed even once and the existence of foreign enemies became known, the powers of Middle Earth, who were watching the Arcadia Empire, would sacrifice their own flesh and blood and turn the world into hell.
The Golden Dragon Knights’ position was to win by achieving ‘consciousness’ before the catastrophe arrived.
“That’s why Golden Dragon keeps recruiting talented blood relatives. “If I see a possibility of achieving my secret wish, I immediately take him in and challenge him.”
He said that he would not just put in the work at random, but that he would train over a long period of time and only after listening to his wishes. However, the blood relatives who learned of the secret wish all participated in the challenge, and every one of them failed, and the news was cut off.
At first, other knight commanders agreed with the Golden Dragon’s mission, but as talented blood relatives continued to be sacrificed over the centuries, their thoughts changed.
“He’s crazy to keep raising the stakes on a hopeless gambling game. We are grateful for the achievements and merits of our ancestors, but this era is our life. Above all, it doesn’t look good to rely on your ancestors for help.”
Leonard also nodded as if he agreed with those words.
“I think so too. “If you are an unmanned person, you must be able to open the road on your own, and even if you proceed down a path prepared by someone else, you will only end up forgetting how to walk on your own feet.”
“…No matter how I look at you, you don’t look like you’re 16.”
Damian and Audrey’s eyes widened as they looked like they were facing each other their own age.
And I was a little surprised and amazed by that attitude.
You said you didn’t explain the ‘ritual’ in detail, but how can you act calmly in a situation where you could become the founder Cardenas’ successor?
Leonard seemed to have answered with his own attitude rather than flashy words. Rather than following someone else’s footsteps, he said he would pioneer and move forward on his own path.
“Your will is truly admirable. However, keep abilities that can stimulate the Golden Dragon Knights, such as [Yongeon], hidden as much as possible. “I respect the wishes of the person concerned, but among the blood relatives who revere the progenitor, there are people who can act in radical ways.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
He did not ignore Audrey’s instructions.
Leonard was a man who had experienced many human groups in his past life.
‘Just because it’s Cardenas doesn’t mean it’s clear above and below.’
Not only are there cases where the outside and inside are different, but I have also met countless people who rationalize their vices in the name of faith. In addition to forcing people to sacrifice cows for the greater good, there were also many people who would change sides in a despicable way when they themselves became cows.
‘Great cause.’
Leonard knew how light those words could be.
In the end, right and wrong were propositions that were difficult to separate from interests, and if one truly pursues a greater cause, there is no reason to force it on others. Because at the point when he failed to influence the other party, he could no longer be called a cause.
Judging just from what I heard from the two people, Sijo Cárdenas was a great person. So it was also easy for him to be idolized. Even the slightest deviation from the sense of duty and sense of duty that one must have as a descendant turns into madness.
Seonhyeon warned.
Self-righteousness is the basis of extreme evil.
‘There were quite a few cases of blood believers joining the church by offering their children or family members as tribute.’
Just as the road to hell is paved with good intentions, people who do not doubt that they are right can become worse devils than anyone else.
“I think this is enough to talk about the Golden Dragon.”
What awakened Leonard, who was lost in old memories, was Audrey’s voice, which read the color of his anguish.
“Rather than worrying about a situation that hasn’t yet arrived, we should have a more constructive discussion. The power of the swordsmanship you taught me,
It was a golden dragon and all, and even Audrey couldn’t give in on that part.
In fact, there was no significant difference in the White Dragon Knights’ subjugation of enemies with or without Leonard, and it remained to be seen whether other knights would be able to perform as well as they did now.
However, what Leonard did in the Black Dragon Knights was a feat that could not be guaranteed even if all the knight commanders rushed to it.
“… “It looks like you spoke with Director Damian in advance.”
Although he was clearly dissatisfied, Damian took a step back instead of growling like before.
Leonard asked, feeling a strange sense of discomfort from him.
“Captain, where are you hurt? The center of gravity is a little more than usual… ?”
Damian was startled by those words and hesitated.
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“uh?! Uh, okay. Well, that’s kind of it.”
“I didn’t call two leaders for no reason. “If I ever encounter the brain demon again, I will be careful.”
“Well, there’s no harm in being careful.”
Although the injury did not appear to be serious, the fact that it inflicted significant damage against two half-level experts was terrifying in itself.
Of course, it was a mistake I made because I did not know the reality.
Leonard was so focused on Damian in front of him that he couldn’t see Audrey, who was glaring at him from behind. Even if she hadn’t paid attention to her, she wouldn’t have revealed the truth because of her own respect.
“I will follow the leader’s wishes.”
Leonard turned to Audrey, looked into her eyes, and said.
“However, going to all the Black Dragon Knights’ bases and teaching them how to use the sword one by one is an inefficient method. “Do you mind if I proceed my way?”
“Before I give permission, I’d like to hear what your method is.”
It was something I wouldn’t have allowed based on my personality, but Audrey, who had become many times more tolerant of Leonard, showed interest. If he hadn’t intended to make an exception from the beginning, he wouldn’t have pretended not to be able to overcome Damian’s trick.
Leonard opened his mouth.
“We are only recruiting a small number of people from 9, no, 8 bases excluding this one. “The swordsmanship I teach is only at a somewhat unusual level in terms of movements and aura usage methods, so it won’t take long for anyone with a bloodline of the transcendental level to learn it all.”
“Aha, what you mean is that the teachings will flow from top to bottom like a stream.”
“yes. And what I created wasn’t just swordsmanship.”
This time, it was the turn of the knight commanders, who had thought there would be no more surprises, to widen their eyes.
It had to be that way.
〈Demonbane〉 alone was a feat worthy of being written down in the history of Cardenas, but that wasn’t everything? Naturally, it was difficult to believe. Leonard, who did not notice the two people’s shock, confessed his thoughts in detail.
“It is a method of complexly reconstructing the path of the auror flowing within the body, and there are combinations of paths that exert specific attribute powers or exert effective power against demons, such as
“Exercising elemental power through the Auror’s method of operation? how?”
“I’ll show you for myself. Now, like this.”
In response to the question, Leonard lit fire in the palm of his hand with a simple “heat-yang-gong.”
Of course, fire can be created by concentrating the aura, but the efficiency and direction of the power consumed are completely different. The eyes of the anti-shiny powerhouses, who could not have known this, rolled over.
“Boo, you can’t complain, right?”
“Cold weather is also possible.”
Although it was not at the same level as 〈Bingbaeksinjang (氷白神掌)〉, the representative technique of the North Sea Ice Palace, he was also able to handle Hanyin energy (cold yin energy).
With fire burning in his right hand and cold wind pouring out of his left palm, he looked no different from a wizard. Since they were strong people who could even see the flow of energy circulating in other people’s bodies, they were able to replicate what Leonard did.
Grumbling.
Flames first erupted from Damian’s both hands.
Hwiooh.
A cool breeze flows from Audrey’s hands.
Although he had created attribute tension with a mind technique that was only the basic of the basics, an expert in Hyeongyeong could cut a mountain in two with the Samjae Sword Technique. So Leonard wasn’t surprised at all.
The two of them were shocked because they had done their part.
“This is… ! “It’s an Auror revolution!”
“This is not a story to tell casually… !”
The attitudes of Leonard and the knight commanders, who took for granted the martial arts of 84,000 people who had simply acquired countless martial arts created and developed by someone, were bound to be different.
Even if we only count the large veins, eight basic meridians, and twelve meridians that exist in the human body, the number of such cases is enormous. If you count the meridians, which are not even classified as major veins, as well as the fine veins, the number becomes inexhaustible.
Among them, the combinations that showed significant efficacy were selected, verified again and again, and the result was martial arts.
‘… Oh my, my thoughts were short.’
It wasn’t until this point that Leonard clicked his tongue.
Just because the world was stronger than the martial arts world did not mean that everything was at a superior level. In an environment where the entire body’s blood vessels were open, the energy of nature was far away, and the martial arts had not been explored ideologically, there was knowledge that could not have been known.
The knight commanders immediately realized its value.
‘Now, even if I die and wake up, I won’t be able to overcome the Golden Dragon.’
‘I agree.’
Damian and Audrey completed their agreement with a single glance.
The secret wish that the Golden Dragon Knights have been pursuing for centuries?
I guess that was good. Considering Leonard’s value, there is no need to gamble. If we continue to grow like this, our family will become many times stronger than before.
“Leonard, teach us first.”
“I never thought the day would come when I would ask someone for guidance.”
Cold sweat naturally ran down Leonard’s spine as he was teaching two masters of the police department, but he barely showed it.
Leonard opened his mouth while feigning calmness and spoke.
“then… “I will start by explaining 20 paths that are considered core to Auror operation methods.”
It was a monumental moment as the first martial arts lecture began in Cárdenas.
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