Episode 292: People heading to Dmitry (5)
15 days ago.
Knight Commander Jonathan, who thought there would be no more surprises after Fred, felt his heart sink when he discovered a name.
[Ares]
“… … Ares, that Ares?”
I was embarrassed.
Although characters like Fred and Logan were applicants beyond imagination, Ares was on a different level from them.
Ares was commonly known as a genius.
Born in Valhalla, he grew up receiving a lot of attention from people, breaking all records and becoming the youngest person to reach the Valhalla rankings.
If it was that bad.
People would not have called him the greatest swordsman genius on the continent.
Ares has always been famous for defeating aura swordsmen of a higher level than himself, but unlike the general category, he did not compete with the ‘power of aura’.
Systematic swordsmanship that beautifully pushes the opponent.
The swordsmanship he created himself overcame the difference in aura and defeated his opponent.
In order starting from 100th place.
Ares raised his rank.
Then one day, an incident occurred that shocked people.
12th in continental ranking.
He challenged Schneider, a member of the Twelve Swords of the Continent, and after a fierce battle, Ares defeated Schneider and took 12th place.
The events of that day caused great upheaval.
Because the difference in destructive power of auras increases rapidly step by step, the general judgment was that beings using 6-star auras could not be dealt with except with auras of the same level.
However, Ares, who reached the level of 5 stars at an early age, proved that the difference in destructive power can be overcome with swordsmanship alone.
A swordsman genius.
People praised.
He said he doesn’t know how long it will take, but Ares can take the top spot at any time.
‘Ares is from Valhalla, but is a wandering swordsman who is not tied to any one place. So even though Emperor Valhalla and Emperor Kronos worked hard for dozens of years to take over him, he never once swore loyalty to anyone. But Ares is volunteering to recruit Master Roman’s private army?’
I couldn’t believe it.
One thing is certain.
No matter how you think about Ares’ support, it was clear that it would destroy the balance.
* * *
The moment Ares goes on stage.
Chris knew it was coming.
People, including Knight Commander Jonathan, said that someone as strong as Ares should skip the test, but Chris insisted that was not right.
Roman Dmitry announced his intention to recruit private soldiers.
Chris’s judgment was that even if those who exceeded the conditions applied, the qualifications of a soldier who would blindly follow Roman Dmitri could not be evaluated simply by force.
so.
Name added to the list.
Since it was his turn, his name was called, and Ares received everyone’s attention and pointed out ‘Chris’ as his opponent.
And now.
Quang!
Crumbling.
Chris was pushed helplessly.
It was completely different from Diego’s time.
Against Diego, it felt like he was being pushed back due to his overwhelming destructive power, but even though Ares uses an aura that is one level lower than his, the pressure felt was even greater than when it was against Diego.
It was difficult to come to my senses.
When he raised his sword to block the attack, Ares’ attack exploded at his vulnerable area, and if Ares showed even the slightest signs of shaking, he stepped forward and did not allow Chris any space to catch his breath.
Kaang!
Kakakakakang!
Sparks flew.
There was no time to think.
As my instincts warned me, I blocked Ares’ wave attack, and the heavy aura broke through my defenses and shook my insides.
Kaang-
The sword was thrown away.
Chris didn’t miss a single moment.
‘One flash.’
Flash.
The realm of speed.
The moment he attempted the attack that knocked out Diego and Fred in an instant, Ares waved his silver hair and let Chris’ attack go.
Chris’ face was filled with astonishment.
Most of them were attacks that he couldn’t even react to properly, but Ares’ eyes clearly seemed to understand the ‘sword’s path of movement.’
And then.
hook.
Crack.
He dug into the space, blocked it, and cut into Chris’ chest.
A crack appeared in the armor.
Chris’ expression distorted at the attack, which would have been fatal if it had been a little deeper.
The opponent was someone worthy of his reputation as a swordsman genius.
And aside from the fact that he was simply strong, he was a completely different type of swordsman than the beings that Chris had faced so far.
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Western Front.
Chris met Hannibal.
He was ranked 3rd on the continent and used an overwhelming aura, and Chris felt that he could never win in a destructive battle with him.
But Ares was more threatening than Hannibal.
This does not mean that Ares is stronger than Hannibal, but Ares’ method of winning with swordsmanship could be said to be Chris’s natural enemy.
Unless you can gain the upper hand in swordsmanship.
For Chris, whose aura’s destructive power was low, there was no way to turn the current situation around, which was being pushed unilaterally.
Flash.
Crumbling.
attempted a counterattack.
A quick attack closed the distance between him and Ares, and Chris took a few steps away and caught his breath.
“Whoop, whoop.”
I didn’t care what other people thought.
Only Ares and himself.
Aside from the realm of testing, I really wanted to win this match.
‘… … The moment my intentions are even slightly off, I will be defeated.’
Ares approached.
He lowered his sword and smiled, showing that he still had some time to spare.
“Dmitry’s flash was not fake. Please, I hope you don’t disappoint me until the end.”
at that time.
Quang!
Crumbling.
An explosion was heard right next to me.
Kevin and Logan.
The fight between the two came to an end before Chris.
* * *
Logan of Steel.
The meaning of steel (鋼鐵) meant honesty.
Kaang!
I blocked Kevin’s attack.
Kevin took steps as if he had expected it, delved into the side space, and attempted an attack targeting Logan’s blind spot.
Normally, it would have been a situation where you would have retreated and defended yourself.
Kevin’s movements were just as threatening, but Logan raised his sword high and instead took a step forward and slashed it straight down.
Crumbling.
An exploding aura.
It fell like lightning.
His body, pulsing with aura, showed its will to withstand Kevin’s attack, and he intended to harpoon Kevin’s bones in exchange for his flesh.
Kevin had no choice but to return the attack and turn around.
In the move of Donggui Jinjin (同歸於盡), the one who would lose his life first was bound to be Kevin, who had a weak aura.
Quang!
Crumbling.
The stadium floor was broken.
Logan’s gaze immediately caught up with Kevin.
The exploding aura crushed the ground, and Logan quickly caught up with Kevin as if he was going to eat him.
The usability of the aura was at a high level.
While Ares used his swordsmanship to pressure Chris, Logan’s skills to push his opponent, such as using his aura to protect his body or increasing his speed with explosive power, were remarkable.
There was not the slightest trace of weakness.
In this event, which people could barely describe as a test, he wanted to prove his worth by defeating Kevin.
Kaang!
Kakakakakang!
Clear advantage.
Logan won.
The people watching covered their mouths and thought that perhaps the two great mountains, Chris and Kevin, might collapse.
however.
Smirk.
Kevin laughed.
The stronger the opponent.
As the situation became more and more difficult, Kevin kept smiling as if he couldn’t hide his joyful feelings.
Since entering the encroachment phase, he has shown extreme tendencies.
I became more honest with my emotions, and my blood boiled like crazy whenever I met a strong person like now. Logan was strong.
Logan of Steel was a swordsman who defeated his opponents with his honesty, and because the top rankers avoided confrontations with him, he only ranked 19th.
In reality, he is ranked 10th or higher.
Count Clive had no choice but to throw a fit and grab him.
Logan pushing Kevin and Logan overpowering Kevin proved how great he was.
so that.
It was worth taking down.
Competing against a strong player brought to life the meaning of Kevin’s existence.
‘I must be the number one person my lord trusts. Not Chris or Fernando, but me. I am the sword that represents my lord.’
blast furnace.
Logan.
He was a very good partner who would make his own value shine.
* * *
Kevin’s laugh.
provoked Logan.
‘Smile?’
Against yourself.
No one can relax.
Even if it were Roman Dmitry, his pride would have been hurt, but he couldn’t tolerate someone like Kevin.
I heard that Kevin defeated Blanco in the great battle against the Kronos Empire.
Dmitry’s demon has now become a celebrity whose name people remember, and even Logan recognizes his skills.
However, he was just stronger.
When Logan saw Kevin cornered, he exploded his aura and pushed forward.
Kwarung.
Crumbling.
The aura was overflowing.
The attacks so far were not about pushing forward recklessly, but rather limiting the space one by one for the current blow.
Logan’s secret technique is called Aura Wave, which spreads aura and attacks all at once.
Regardless of the test situation, Logan took a gamble in order to secure victory.
That moment.
Flash.
The aura split.
The overflowing aura was torn apart, and Kevin with the face of an evil spirit was seen behind it.
‘The first half of the Heavenly Demon Sword Technique is a one-second approach.’
Quang!
Crumbling.
There was an explosion.
The collision of the Aura Wave and the Heavenly Demon Sword swept over the two’s existence, and Logan searched for Kevin’s location as if he would not back down.
But so did Kevin.
Kevin rushed towards Logan, and showed no sign of backing down, even though he knew that the moment he made the slightest deviation, he would be swept away by a flood of aura.
On the tip of the knife.
There were two.
Kevin created an aura and swung his sword at Logan.
“Try to stop this too.”
Quang!
Logan was shaken.
I slammed my leg into the ground and blocked Kevin’s attack.
“This too!”
Taking advantage of the repulsion force of the bounced sword, Kevin attempted a follow-up attack. It was also an opportunity for Logan to fight back.
But the moment I made eye contact with Kevin. I instinctively chose defense.
Rather than worrying that I might be fatally injured by Dongguijin’s moves, I was confident that Kevin’s attack would be faster than my own.
As expected.
Quang!
The attack exploded.
Against a five-star prosecutor, Kevin showed his crazy side.
“This too!”
Quang!
“This too!”
Quang!
“Try to stop this too!”
Quang!
Crumbling.
It was the appearance of a madman.
Kevin showed no signs of backing down even when facing the steel Logan at the tip of a sword with swirling auras.
If the opponent counterattacks with all his might. In the same way, he used the Heavenly Demon Sword technique to strike down Logan.
The fundamental power of the aura was lower than Logan’s, so his stomach turned and blood leaked from his mouth, but Kevin instead brightly revealed his blood-stained teeth.
Madness was a symbol of madness. Rather than Logan’s weakness, it was his strong obsession with victory that caused the upset.
widely.
Without realizing it.
Logan took a step back.
Like a hyena, Kevin did not miss the opportunity and increased his power.
‘The first half of the Heavenly Demon Swordsmanship, three-second style.’
Moment.
Logan also showed a fierce look in his eyes.
Even in the face of Kevin’s powerful blow, he chose to attack instead, befitting his nickname Steel.
Kwarung.
Crumbling.
Aura Wave.
I swung my sword.
This was not a test, but a matter of pride, and the two prosecutors did not back down an inch from each other.
Quang!
Crumbling.
clashed.
There was a violent collision, and a cloud of dust rose up and covered the surroundings. Those watching held their breath.
The match between Kevin and Logan was that overwhelming.
While Ares overwhelmed Chris, Kevin and Logan showed such obsession with winning that it would not be surprising who won.
The dust settled.
yet.
I saw Kevin.
Rumbling.
Blood flowed from my face.
His face was covered in blood as a result of being exposed to the aura storm, but despite his miserable appearance, it was Logan who fell to his knees.
Kevin’s attack was a step faster.
Even with the steadfastness called steel, I could not withstand the attack that tore through my aura until the end.
I accepted reality. In a situation he could not have imagined when he left Valhalla, Logan lowered his head with a devastated expression.
“… … “I lost.”
I admitted it.
Kevin deserved to win.
People didn’t cheer.
I was overwhelmed and could only stare blankly.
Kevin’s eyes turned to Chris’s stage.
He casually wiped the blood flowing from his face and shouted at Chris, who was competing.
“Chris!”
people said
As for Chris.
He’s Dmitry’s second-in-command.
Kevin always disapproved of that, and his seething inferiority complex always made him want to be the number one person Roman Dmitri trusted.
It doesn’t mean I dislike or hate Chris.
Chris didn’t think of Kevin as a competitor from the beginning, but from the beginning, Kevin saw him as a mountain to climb.
Just like Chris trying to get over Roman Dmitry.
Kevin was like that.
“I cannot watch Dmitry lose. If Chris loses against that guy. “It’s my turn next.”
He grinned and laughed.
complex.
And blind loyalty.
That was the essence of Kevin as a person.
fantasy,
