Sword Emperor Reincarnated as a Sword Master Chapter 22

Geomje reincarnated as a swordsmith (22)

One month and fifteen days of training brought Leonard quite a lot of results.

Oh Sang-ryu not only redefined swordsmanship.

Before he knew it, his mana practice had surpassed the 4th level of the Lotus Sutra, and had reached the next level, the 5th level. He has already achieved the minimum level of ability to survive in Galapagos.

And Leonard was able to understand why Bradley had judged 5th level softness as a requirement for survival.

‘It was as I expected. The 4th level of soft body training changed the body by strengthening the blood, and the 5th level strengthened all internal organs. Blood corresponds to the water attribute, and the heart, which can be said to be the center of internal organs, corresponds to the fire attribute.’

The strengthening of blood was very simple yet extremely powerful.

Blood, which can be said to be the source of vitality, has increased significantly, and overall recovery and physical vitality have greatly increased.

The power to resist poisons and diseases that enter through wounds has also been added. The lethal dose of poison did not kill him, and it was enough to alleviate what should have been a serious condition to a mild one.

‘But the abilities I gained in 5th Dan were much more than that.’

The moment he broke through the 5th level of soft body mirror, the part that became stronger than anything else was his heart.

The source of life that circulates blood throughout the body.

When a heartbeat like the sound of thunder exploded from the heart, the sight of all five organs and six organs changing in unison was enough to send shivers down my spine.

Cardiorespiratory endurance, lung capacity, digestive ability, poison resistance, calorie storage ability, self-regeneration ability, etc.

Even with just one breakthrough, dozens of abilities were acquired.

‘If I were to point them out one by one, they might feel trivial, but if they all rise to the realm of superhumanity, it’s a different story.’

The basic ability of a living creature to survive in any environment. That was what Yeonchekyung 5th Dan guaranteed.

To adapt to the harsh ecology of Galapagos, you must be at least 5th tier.

That’s what Bradley really meant.

“… found.”

Leonard was able to reach his destination by walking dozens of minutes from his residence.

It was the location of the space gate, the object that brought him here from the Cardenas family. Even though I didn’t know where Bradley was, I had an idea of ​​a way to summon him.

Sure enough, Leonard’s eyes narrowed when he saw the bell hanging near the space door.

‘also.’

Galapagos was an area that did not allow easy access not only from the inside but also from the outside. As you approach the horizon beyond the seemingly peaceful beach, you will see a hell of ocean currents swallowing large ships without a sound.

In that case, this space door would be the only means of reliably sending and receiving goods outside the island, so there was a need to be able to call the person in charge at any time.

Tinkle, tinkle.

The bell sounded ordinary.

So much so that I doubt whether a sound that is neither loud nor quiet can travel a hundred meters.

But the result was certain.

“What’s going on?”

Suddenly, Bradley got down behind me and spoke in a slightly angry voice.

“I came to get a medical examination.”

“Jingeom? Has your realm already reached the 5th level of Lotus Sutra?”

“no. “I just broke through the third stage.”

Leonard lied with a very calm expression.

He was confident that he had gained a better understanding of the concept of Yeonchegyeong after training for the past month.

Even if you break through to the 5th level of soft body mirror, other people will not be able to recognize it at a glance. It might not be possible for an expert in the ultra-lightweight class who can see through the upper-level combat, but it was impossible for Bradley.

It may be difficult to deceive from 6th level, where the amount of mana and output increases explosively compared to physical ability.

“Hmm, 3rd dan?”

Bradley looked suspicious at those words and threw his fist out without any preparation.

A quick blow that doesn’t feel like force or anything. At a point where you don’t know how to accelerate the perceived time, you just have to get it right.

Leonard, who understood the intention of the punch, leaned back.

Boom!

The fist that barely passed the tip of his nose returns at a faster speed than when it came.

Bradley, checking his movements, nodded his head.

“Really. “You must have trained quite hard to get to 3rd Dan in Pentacore in less than 2 months.”

The face that had been nervously stiffened slightly, and a different look appeared in the eyes that looked at Leonard.

I wondered why he walked around like a beggar, but it was just amazing that he even invested time into training to take care of his appearance.

Bradley asked.

“Why are you asking for a real sword?”

“I thought there was a need to become more familiar with real swords rather than wooden swords. “It’s the same when training, and when you encounter unknown dangers, it’s difficult to respond with just a wooden sword.”

It was half true and half false.

There was no need for Leonard to get used to the real sword now. Because he was a skilled person who could use anything as a sword if he had the right edge for it.

However, even with his capabilities, the killing power of a real sword was more than three times that of a wooden sword. This was because, in a state where he could not use sword techniques, the original sharpness of the weapon was important.

“Hmm, good. “As long as you don’t act recklessly.”

Bradley agreed to that logic and took out a standard long sword for apprentice knights from his subspace pocket.

Although it is not at the level of being called a famous sword, it is not lacking in perfection at all if it can be used in Cardenas. Leonard took it along with the sheath and hung it on his belt.

“If you lose it, you have to pay spirit stones to get it back.”

Following Bradley’s explanation, Leonard immediately asked a question.

“What if it gets damaged?”

“You can pay half the price and get it fixed.”

“That’s really… That’s reasonable.”

I looked into it since it was said to be self-sufficient, but there was almost no free support available on this island.

The items given to Leonard were only given a little consideration because he was a first-year apprentice, and even if he had only been a second-year apprentice, I thought there would have been no difference in treatment compared to other apprentices.

Bradley, who pulled the corner of his mouth to his complaint, responded.

“Not being able to properly protect the weapon is also a result of my own lack of skill. “You can cover up those mistakes with spirit stones, so you could say it’s a more merciful rule.”

“I will listen carefully.”

“Next time, don’t ring the bell, but advance in that direction and find the watchtower. “I usually stay at the top.”

Apparently, this bell was only used to convey emergency situations or when people from outside called him.

It rang suddenly, so it was understandable that Bradley rushed over and got annoyed. Even though he didn’t take out his anger on Leonard, he was a man of great character.

Bradley jumped into the air just as he had come and disappeared into the distant horizon.

‘It’s a fun light technique. ‘Can you use the wind as a stepping stone?’

My visual acuity improved several times as I broke through the soft body mirror, and I could easily see the principle of that speed.

Natural energy cannot be used as desired in a realm below the Fire Realm, but it was highly likely that Bradley’s Mana Core was related to the wind attribute that made it possible.

Compared to the empty step, the movement is limited and the power consumption is greater, but the advantage is that it can be used at an extreme level.

There would be no more defenseless moments in the air.

Evil, evil.

Leonard casually pulled out his real sword and began to straighten his shaggy hair with it.

Trim off the hair to a level that is not bothersome, and trim the fingernails and toenails in a rounded shape. It wasn’t a good look, but the messy appearance had improved a little.

To get better from here, I needed to wash my face or take a bath, but it wasn’t time to go back yet.

‘According to the contents of this map, the monsters in the forest located north of the beach and the space gate are worth dealing with.’

The name of the area is .

It was a habitat for those who had been eliminated from competition in the heart of the forest and survived by stealing and eating by-products.

The risk is one skull.

Although it was written in small letters, [It is recommended that trainee knights of 8th level or higher should work in groups of three], to Leonard, it only sounded like a proper warm-up.

“I’m not sure about the distance because the scale is messed up… “I think we can take this opportunity to record it in detail.”

Leonard put the crooked map in his pocket and walked towards the .

The sword was still held in his right hand.

It’s not even a lead sword, but the weight clings to my hand.

Was it because it had been a while since I had held a real sword?

A thick bloody smell began to waft around the boy’s body as he walked away, step by step.

* * *

Galapagos.

An island that has been cut off from the outside world for hundreds, possibly thousands of years. A place where ships cannot approach because of the strong currents, and even if they accidentally enter, they cannot escape.

If the superhumans of Cárdenas had not evaluated the island’s ecology as worthy of being used as a training facility, people would not have touched or stayed there as they do now.

As a result of the abundant mana overflowing, even the ordinary animals and plants in this land have greatly deviated from their existing ecology.

An ecosystem where mutations that are difficult to see outside of the island are commonplace!

If there had been even the slightest evil spirit in this land, Galapagos would definitely have been recorded as a devil’s land.

Smooth! Gork!

A group of hobgoblins were cautiously advancing through the forest.

The skin that blends in well with the bushes like a protective color and the horns that sprout from the forehead were evidence of its evolution. If a goblin, the lowest level monster, evolves to a higher level, it becomes a hobgoblin.

The principle itself is similar to the body refining technique, but the method of demarcating the boundary was greatly different, perhaps due to racial differences.

Stage 1, Yuma Sutra (乳魔境).

Stage 2, Seongma Sutra (成魔境).

Stage 3, True Demon Sutra.

Stage 4, Honma Sutra (混魔境).

Stage 5, God Demon Sutra (神魔境).

Unlike human cultivation, there are no small boundaries, and every time the boundary is crossed, everything from its appearance to its species changes. A hobgoblin is a goblin that has surpassed the second stage, the Holy Demon Stage.

Of course, just because Hobgoblin was level 1 and Lord Demon did not mean that he could defeat Ogre. It is possible to overcome the boundary of one level if the difference in innate strength is small, or two levels if it is large.

So, in the world, monster races and their individual strengths came to be categorized into two levels.

Goblin’s birth grade: E rank

Great Boundary Achievement Level: Holy Demon Sutra

Comprehensive evaluation: E2

Ogre’s birth grade: A rank

Great Boundary Achievement Level: Yu Ma Jing

Overall evaluation: A1

… It was the same way.

E2 was not enough for an ordinary adult to handle, and one or two trained soldiers had to be dispatched to a platoon or as apprentice knights.

However, not one but a dozen E2 grade hobgoblins were moving in a single line, albeit in a primitive form, well equipped with weapons.

Gork!

When the hobgoblin, who was wading through the road at the front, gave a signal, those following quickly fell to the ground and hid.

This isn’t a skill that comes from taking cover for a day or two.

Since he was already short, hiding was quick and easy.

Smooth! song!

At the direction of what appeared to be the leader, a hobgoblin escaped to the side and climbed the tree.

The goal is to secure visibility and identify the enemy at the same time.

It was indeed as intended.

Purr… !

A man with steel.

The hobgoblin’s eyes glowed blood red as he noticed a smaller and younger-looking person than usual. In Galapagos, they are at the bottom of the food chain, but they become more vicious than you can imagine toward creatures that seem weaker than them.

The hobgoblin, unable to hide his intentions, came down the tree and reported the story to the leader hobgoblin.

and.

Phew!

Before the hideous howl could even end, blood spurted out from the cleanly cut cross section of the neck.

Picking?!

Suddenly, the hobgoblin with blood on its face started to panic, and Leonard smiled grimly when he saw it.

The taste is different from that of game such as rabbits.

For the first time in a long time, the feeling of slaughtering an enemy awakened him.

“I was planning on waiting for you to come, but I still don’t have enough training.”

The hobgoblins were overcome with incomprehensible fear.

To feel the presence of a monster inside of a human who doesn’t seem bigger or stronger than them?

If you fight, you die.

If you run away, you die.

At a crossroads where neither of the two could be chosen, only Captain Hobgoblin, who had finally regained his sight, cried out fiercely.

Gororooook!

Kill it.

The hobgoblins who obeyed the command ran forward, wielding poorly made spears and stone axes.

Leonard was pleased by their brutality and raised his sword.

“You’re brave. “I will let you go without much pain.”

The moment I reached close range and made eye contact with him, the instincts of the monsters that had survived for several years in the ran wild.

This is not it.

This is not it.

If you fight this monster—.

Sigh!

The hobgoblin’s head, cut off like a rotten radish, flew through the air.

It was the beginning of a one-sided slaughter.

fantasy,