Geomje reincarnated as a swordsmith (226)
“What? “Is that true?!”
“The spriggan front is over? What about the official document!?”
“It doesn’t feel realistic that we signed a non-aggression pact with the Elyos, but the front lines are shrinking even further? “The world is changing so quickly.”
“We might see the end in our generation! haha!”
The news that both Yggdrasil and Spriggan had been subdued spread quickly. The news of the success of a once-in-a-century large-scale operation in which two knightly orders and all strategic weapons were mobilized was bound to be encouraging in many ways.
The scale of casualties was so enormous that few people were openly happy, but it could be said that completely terminating one front was an even greater achievement.
Of the 259 people who died, the majority were apprentice knights, and most of the regular members, considered Cardenas’ elite, survived.
Audrey, who had lost an arm, quickly recovered through regenerative treatment, so the most serious damage was Uruka’s death.
however.
“It’s unfortunate that Captain Uruka passed away… Fortunately, a talented person appeared who could fill his vacancy.”
“Uh huh, talent? “With someone who has already reached the halfway point.”
“It’s just as you said. It is certain that you will receive a leader-level position, and I am curious to which knight order you will be assigned to.”
The atmosphere that should have been quiet due to the absence of the leader of the Green Dragon Knights was taking a major turn due to one person’s breakthrough.
Of course, that person is Leonard.
A supernova who broke through to half-strength at the age of less than 20 years old.
Since he had already accumulated a considerable amount of obscurity by passing through the Black Dragon Knights and the Red Dragon Knights, the news that he had reached the half-shining was immediately hit by the fire dragon peak. Awareness grew explosively, and the mouths of those who had seen his face at least once since the training camp were blistering, and this was especially true for classmates like William and Belita.
Knights who had learned or sparred with Leonard naturally became more arrogant, while knights who felt distant and did not approach him had to bitterly regret their past.
half nerve.
This was because there was such value and weight in the absolute realm of less than 20 people in the entire Arcadian Empire.
“Meeting Sir Leonard, number 13 of the Young Dragon Knights.”
Was that why?
The attitude of the Young Dragon Knight, who came to visit Leonard, who had returned to the [Forest of Swords] for a long time, was truly polite.
The self-proclaimed ‘No. 13′ was a characteristic of the knight corps, Youngryong, to which it belonged. As the main mission is focused on undercover and infiltration, revealing personal information to anyone other than the leader is prohibited. His ordinary appearance and attire were all camouflage, and he was so clever that it would have been difficult to see through him if it weren’t for his dragon eyes.
Number 13, who humbled himself as a subordinate in front of Leonard, spoke.
“The matriarch has called for Sir Leonard. You can follow me, and I don’t mind visiting the mansion in person.”
“Is it urgent?”
“no. “He told me to come visit him at a convenient time.”
Leonard thought about those words for a moment and nodded.
“I will follow you.”
“I received an order.”
No. 13 took the lead and moved in the direction of the swordman’s mansion at a speed that was neither slow nor fast.
As Leonard followed behind him, he noticed that the way he moved was quite unique for a Young Dragon Knight. Not only was there no sound of footsteps, but the sound of the wind blowing or signs of movement were very faint. If you see it in the middle of the night, it will be difficult to see it even if you pass by.
The sight of him running through the air without leaving a single footprint, moving forward like a ghost, was truly an expert in stealth maneuver.
‘Better than the assassins of Ghost Valley. Are they one to half a step behind the ghost guests?’
Unlike the Ghost Passenger who maintained his presence even during the fierce battle, No. 13’s movements did not assume battle.
Either there was a separate method for fighting, or it was a movement that seemed to have no intention of engaging in a head-on fight. Since it was the second most secret place after the Golden Dragon Knights, there was no way to know the details.
Not long after, they arrived at the swordsmith’s mansion, and No. 13 took a step back and bowed once to Leonard.
“I have done my duty. “I’ll just leave now.”
When Leonard responded to those words with a light glance, No. 13 disappeared from where he was standing, blurring like a haze.
It was a welcome sight worthy of being evaluated as one of the best in Moorim.
I catch a glimpse of No. 13 receding like a midday shadow, and walk into the mansion. It was a fairly simple-looking place for a mansion of a powerful swordsman, one of the three most powerful people in Arcadia.
I didn’t feel like I was popular at all, as if everything had been passed on to me when I invited him in. Only the swaying presence inside the mansion indicated the presence or absence of swordsman Declan.
Jerk, jerk.
I pass through the front door that was open from the beginning, cross the long hallway, and unconsciously tremble at the sight of a figure getting closer beyond the wall where my footsteps echo low.
Because I had reached the realm of demigods, I could truly feel it.
‘This entire mansion… It’s the matriarch’s sword. It was only after coming in like this that I realized, had my sword skills reached the level of inaction? It would be more accurate to call it the unity of heaven and man.’
If Heavenly Obedience is a form of martial art that can no longer be perfected, the next level to aim for is the unity of heaven and man.
A state where practicing martial arts becomes the same as the will of heaven.
Even if a sword was struck in front of one’s eyes, the action was so natural that one could not even feel a sense of discomfort, let alone a sense of danger, and was unable to block or avoid it.
It was literally like a swordsman.
“Oh, are you here? “It was a little faster than I thought.”
When he finally arrived at a room that looked like a living room and stepped inside, he was greeted by a presence blazing like the sun.
Swordsmith, Declen Cardenas.
Leonard’s eyes narrowed unconsciously when he saw him.
Longan and longan intersect.
As Dragon Heart resonates with Dragon Heart, they gain a deeper understanding of each other’s states. Inside the brilliantly overflowing aura, a dangerous flame appeared as if it would go out at any moment. After a moment of confusion, Leonard bowed first and spoke.
“… I have come at the call of the head of the family. “This is Leonard.”
“It’s Declan. “Is this your first time meeting face to face?”
Declan motioned for me to sit down and responded without hesitation. The relationship between superiors and subordinates was of little significance among demigod-level strongmen.
Leonard’s respect was almost like a courtesy to the head of my family. And he was also respectful of the military man who was a few steps ahead of himself.
The man who was called a swordsman in this world and the man who was revered as a swordsman in his previous life faced each other.
‘strong.’
Although there have been a few times when I have been overwhelmed by that level, it has been very rare to experience being overwhelmed at the level of sword skills.
Leonard was greatly impressed, but could not hide his embarrassment.
It was a natural reaction.
“Hehe, it looks like he recognized my condition.”
Declen did not hide or gloss over that part for no reason.
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They were people whose bodies were closer to dragons than anyone else in Cardenas. The resonance between the Dragon’s Eye and the Dragon Heart clearly revealed an area that could not be hidden even if one wanted to.
“It’s as you think. The time allowed for me is already over. “He lived for more than 300 years, so there was no time left, but since no one appeared to take over the position of head of the family, he held on to his life.”
That was the reason why the swordsmen of the time did not engage in external activities, or rather could not do so. 300 years was not that long for a half-hearted person, but the cost of straining his mind and body as he continued to cross the line between life and death was considerable.
I experienced injuries that damaged my soul, and I recovered without any problems even if I died 100 times over.
It was a natural result that life expectancy was shortened each time.
“Are you unable to be active?”
“One last time is possible. “I’m holding on with the strength I’ve accumulated in my body, so if I use up all of it, will I just turn into ashes?”
Declan, the strongest of Cardenas, casually explained my condition and smiled without a trace of confusion.
“I wish we could at least spar, but if I do that, my funeral and the family succession ceremony will be held today.”
Leonard’s face distorted a little strangely at the sound, not knowing whether to laugh or not.
Declan saw that and leaned against the backrest, giggling like an old man with a bad temper. They say she has the personality of an old child, and the way she reacts honestly when you pick on her is quite appropriate for that age group, isn’t it?
‘That’s too bad. ‘I can’t truly compete with a swordsman of this caliber.’
In Leonard’s mind, concern for the survival of his family and disappointment at not being able to compete with the strongest of his time intertwined.
Declan, who was giggling as if he had seen what was inside, said.
“Then shall we get to the point? “Leonard, do you know exactly what it means to be on the wrong side?”
“It means that you have proven your qualifications to become the head of the 7th Order of Knights.”
“That’s accurate. That’s why it’s called ‘leader level’. Because if you want to face a demigod-level being, you have to be of equal rank. As you know because you have fought a few times, the difference in rank is absolute at higher levels. If the Outer Power Sutra is very good, it can kill the Transcendental Sutra, but the Transcendent Sutra cannot use its own power to oppose or defeat the Anti-Shin Sutra.”
“So,” Declan said with a serious expression.
“Leonard, do you have any intention of becoming a knight commander?”
Leonard, who responded to his seriousness, also answered honestly.
“doesn’t exist.”
“why?”
“This is because I want to prioritize my training rather than shouldering the responsibilities and time required as a commander.”
It was a remark that may sound very selfish, but both Declan and Leonard knew the true meaning of it.
The upper echelons of Arcadia could not have known how important it was to aim for the next level in the anti-shining realm.
Declan, with an expressionless face, asked in a whisper.
“You didn’t say that without knowing anything. “Who did you hear it from?”
“This is the World Tree, Yggdrasil. “They said that a vacuum in the throne would bring about certain destruction, and they nominated me as the right person to do so.”
“indeed.”
Beings from the old era had no choice but to be more knowledgeable about world laws and the throne than they are from this era. This was even more true when it came to the words of the World Tree, which functioned as a fence to protect the world from extradimensional beings.
Declan thought about something for a moment and then opened his mouth.
“It seems you are in a more important position than I expected. His Majesty the Emperor also said that he would like to meet me sometime. “The schedule is so tight that it will take three months.”
As the emperor of Arcadia, even Leonard, who only knew of its existence, could not help but be interested.
In his previous life, Yeon Mu-hyeok treated government officials and the imperial family as meaningless and useless beings, but it was a little different here. It was a clan that completely subjugated families with ridiculous power, like the Samgongs, and treated them as if they were their own limbs.
Since each demigod was no different from a natural disaster, he could not have been subdued by force, so there must have been some kind of secret.
and.
“Before deciding on your position, please visit the Golden Dragon Knights’ garrison. “Do you know the condition of the progenitor?”
“Yes, I heard that your consciousness will only return when you descend.”
Declan shook his head at those words and explained.
“Although it is very rare, there are times when consciousness is activated. It may take a few days, or at most a month, but communication becomes possible. “I don’t know how long that will last, but it is a fairly rare opportunity.”
“… Are you asking me to meet the progenitor?”
“It will be more helpful than me, who can’t spar even once. “Because in the past, I also made great progress after meeting him.”
Declan, who had told a story that could not help but pique Leonard’s ears, gave the final order to congratulate the guests.
“Let’s go.” “We’ll proceed with the rest of the story later.”
fantasy,
