Sword Emperor Reincarnated as a Sword Master Chapter 8

Sword Emperor Reincarnated as a Swordsmith (8)

Meanwhile, Leonard, who entered the forest, was impressed.

‘The concentration of energy is completely different from outside… ! If even the artificially created forest is of this size, how great is this place called a magical land?’

Every time you breathe in and out, the toxins in your body are washed away. Even though my body already had almost no blocked blood vessels, after living here for just a few weeks, the veins in my entire body were completely opened up.

After a moment of admiration, Leonard soon started running.

In order to thoroughly utilize the advantage I had as a leader, I needed to enter the depths of the forest.

‘Securing a water source is the top priority.’

They can function even if they starve for several weeks, but if they run out of drinking water, they cannot survive even a week and die.

Since there was no internal power, the time limit would have been faster.

‘In a forest this dense, there must be a lake or pond. ‘I haven’t found a waterway that could be a river since I came this far, so it definitely exists.’

There was no way a forest of this size could be maintained with a watering can, so the guess was correct.

Leonard’s nose twitched occasionally, checking for moisture.

It’s about smelling the water.

Although not at the direct level, Leonard’s body was also of Cardenas’ bloodline. Senses that were several times more sensitive than those of an average person, perhaps even more, scanned the forest.

Cradle, crack, crack.

Continue running while maintaining a constant speed.

The flat, hard ground of the parade ground is different from the wet, slippery ground of this forest. If I ran without thinking about it like I normally do, I could lose my stamina without even realizing it, and I could fall with the same momentum I was running and get seriously injured.

The instructor who followed Leonard like a shadow was also concerned about that,

“… “What, why does it run so well?”

My mouth dropped open when I saw that his footwork didn’t slip at all and that he handled his power accurately.

Tree roots and rocks sticking out of the ground, even the dirt floor that was so wet from the moisture.

Number 25 passed through it like a river, without losing my sense of direction at all. They even left shallow footprints, making it difficult to follow.

“Ha, I’d believe it if you said this isn’t Cardenas’ knight, but Wickline’s ranger lineage.”

The instructor wrote down the evaluation in a notebook he took out from his pocket and immediately followed behind Leonard, sticking his tongue out.

‘The direct descendants only overcame it with their natural strength and physical ability, but it took quite a while to adapt to environmental factors… .’

There are gaps that can be overcome with talent, and there are abilities that can only be gained through experience. The instructor who had been thinking that way until now had to start questioning his own common sense.

“Ah, I guess Group 5 has soon entered.”

The instructor checked his pocket watch and clicked his tongue.

“It’s hot, it’s hot. No matter how many other kids gather together, they can’t catch number 25 in this forest. “If they are direct descendants, there is a minimal chance, but if they just run away, we won’t be able to chase them.”

Judging from the fact that he starts by looking for water, he has knowledge of survival, and if he knows how to hunt, there is no problem with buying food or tools with badges, so there is no reason to conflict with him.

I didn’t say I would act alone for no reason.

I guess it was because I knew that taking kids who didn’t know anything would only hinder me.

“There is a lack of cooperation, but… If your strength and skills are such that cooperation is not necessary, then it is an accurate judgment. There are no deductions. “I guess I’ll have to wait and see.”

Colin, the instructor in charge of number 25, jumped from a tree branch.

* * *

It was a long time later.

After running for nearly an hour from the starting point, Leonard was able to find a small lake. Had he not discovered a path through the dense growth of trees, he would have had to cut down trees prematurely.

In the first place, the discovery itself was thanks to the keen sense of smell and concentration that immediately recognized changes in humidity in the air.

‘The state of the water… It seems okay. There are quite a few fish too. ‘Maybe it’s circulating through underground waterways.’

Leonard took a sip of water, held it in his mouth, and put a few drops on the back of his hand. If your mouth tingles or your skin turns bright red and swollen, the water from this lake cannot be used.

Wait about 5 minutes.

Fortunately, there was no problem, and Leonard spit out what he had in his mouth and drank half of the water from the canteen. And he filled the empty half with lake water.

‘It’s better to boil it, but with this body, it’ll be fine. Fishing begins after making a harpoon or fishing rod.’

It was possible to jump in and catch fish, but the problem is that the water you need to drink is polluted.

Even if there is no major problem, you will end up inhaling the waste and dirt that comes off your body.

There was no need to be so anxious about food supply yet.

Sigh!

After thinking about that, Leonard moved his foot and trampled the head of the snake that had crawled at his feet.

After completely subduing him, I ended up breaking his head with a wooden sword.

One thing to be careful about when hunting snakes is that even if you cut off the neck, only the head can move and bite. So when you cut off the head, you had to bury the head in the ground or crush it.

He took a good look at the dead snake and nodded.

‘There are no poison glands. The body size is okay.’

Leonard first removed the head, which had been crushed beyond recognition, then stuck his hand inside and pulled out the internal organs.

Stomach and internal organs containing things like unnamed birds and field mice come out one after another. Throw it on the ground, cover it with dirt, hide it well, and then place only the flesh with the scales and skin removed.

“I guess we can save preserved food.”

Snake surprisingly tastes similar to chicken.

When I was working in Namman, I caught and ate a lot of snakes.

Once the resistance exceeds a certain level, non-spirit snake venom is almost ineffective, so there were some who used the venom glands as seasoning. The feeling of your tongue tingling and tingling is a treat.

‘To those who don’t know, there wouldn’t be any crazy people out there.’

This was largely the reason why Sae-o foreigners were treated as barbarians and thugs in the central plains.

In southern Manchuria, it was too hot and humid to preserve food, so they only ate reptiles and insects that were easily found.

Leonard, who was thinking about old times, shook his head.

‘For now, let’s focus on this forest. I haven’t found a place to sleep yet, and I don’t know what threat remains. ‘I’ll have to get some firewood to start a bonfire before the sun sets.’

I put down the bag containing the snake meat and the backpack. In any case, it would take quite a long time for anyone to come to this lakeside.

Leonard’s lighter body left the lakeshore and went looking for a place to camp.

Because I had no intention of eating and sleeping here.

People who don’t know better may try to stay by the lake, but that’s not a good choice. There are always animals and bugs around the water, and if you light a bonfire here at night, the advantage of not being exposed thanks to the trees becomes meaningless.

‘A place that’s not too far from the lake, has low humidity, enough space, and is hard for people to find.’

It is difficult to meet all of these conditions in a naturally occurring forest.

However, this forest was artificially created by the Cardenas family to train children. There is nothing strange about having a campsite that meets all the ideal conditions.

Leonard’s guess turned out to be correct.

“Okay, I guess we should do it here.”

It was a small, dark cave.

There seemed to be a vent somewhere, and the wind blowing from inside the cave shook his hair.

There is little moisture.

It probably doesn’t get wet because the wind keeps blowing in and out. It was the perfect place to sleep. Also, if there was a vent, even if you lit a bonfire in the cave, you wouldn’t suffocate from the smoke, so you could maintain the fire and keep your body temperature.

‘It smells a bit like a sting.’

One problem remained: the wind blowing from the cave carried the scent of an animal.

It’s not like there’s anything left over if you stay for a day or two.

Perhaps this cave already had an owner.

… Crumbling… .

Perhaps aware of Leonard’s approach, a large wolf, almost like a tiger, strode out of the cave.

It had black fur and thick leather that looked as if it could melt into the darkness, making it difficult to pierce even with a true sword.

“A wolf.”

It’s too big and strong for a guy you let kids catch.

Leonard, assessing the man’s strength, raised his wooden sword.

That thought continued as I spun around, following the thing that was slowly starting to turn to the side.

‘He doesn’t deserve to be in a forest with such a limited ecosystem. too big. However, the body is not dry, and the bones or internal organs of the prey are not visible nearby.’

I felt like he was raised, trained, and brought in by the Cardenas family. Above all, the clearest evidence was that his eyes seemed more intelligent than wild.

He was clearly well-trained in dealing with children and not inflicting fatal injuries or killing them.

‘I’m getting tired.’

In the end, Leonard’s fighting spirit subsided as he realized that it was not a life-threatening fight, stimulating the instincts of a wild beast.

Kwaaaaaaan—!

If you show weakness, you will die.

Law of the wild.

Because he was a wolf who knew this well, he did not miss the opportunity of an opponent who was somehow afraid to attack him.

A wolf as big as a house rushed towards me like a gust of wind.

The weight of hundreds of kilograms could crush the opponent’s bones just by hitting it, and the claws containing that force could turn wooden swords and other items into sawdust.

‘If it doesn’t hit you, that’s it.’

As soon as Leonard lowered his body to the ground, there was an eerie sound from above his head.

At the same time, he raised his body and struck with a wooden sword.

Unfortunately, this wolf was a male, and the area hit by the wooden sword was its most fatal vital area.

Kaaaang!? Kang! Kaang?!

As the wolf, who had even bitten crab foam, rolled around on the ground, Leonard felt sorry for the sight and spoke.

“It’s not broken, so just suffer for a while. “Don’t attack me again.”

The guy, who was struggling as if he had rabies, was barely able to stand up after nearly 10 minutes.

Still, my four legs were shaking.

Crumbling…

Knowing who had caused him pain, the wolf’s bright yellow eyes were filled with a murderous spirit that had never been seen before.

‘It’s a pain in the ass.’

Colin, the instructor who recognized this, thought for a moment.

Should we stop that wolf? Should I leave it alone?

Although Leonard succeeded in attacking once, it did not do much damage to the wolf’s fighting ability. Rather, it stimulated its wild nature, making it stronger and more dangerous. To evaluate it calmly, it was a mistake to leave it alone when it could have ended.

If things continue like this, there is a high probability of death 25 times.

“What, are you serious about doing this?”

It was that moment.

Before Colin could even step forward, Leonard, who had been stabbed by the wolf, gently turned around.

people and beasts.

Their eyes looked at each other.

Crrrrr… le… ?

I was able to see it because it was a cleverly trained wolf and, moreover, it had regained some of its wildness.

Murderous intent reflected in transparent eyes.

Eyes contemplating whether to kill or not, without hunger or sense of danger.

When a well-fed predator encounters fearless prey, it is in a state where it is about to show its teeth or swing its claws.

The wolf recognized this and took a step back.

Kang… !?

In fact, the instincts of animals are superior to those of humans in many ways.

Often, when a natural disaster occurs, you can see birds and wild animals climbing to higher ground first.

The ability to sense and avoid approaching death as a living creature!

A bloody smell so thick that it made one wonder why it had not been smelled until now stung the wolf’s nose.

That was the final blow.

Kang! Kang Kang! Kang!

Without hesitation, the wolf turned over on the spot and lay on its stomach, even wagging its tail between its legs.

An attitude of absolute submission.

It was an attitude he had never shown even to his trainer.

“… “What is that?”

Leonard saw that and laughed.

The life that was shining in my eyeballs was suddenly scattered.

Colin, who was watching from the tree, was equally dumbfounded by the situation. His head was already pounding, wondering how on earth he was going to report this to the senior instructor.

fantasy,