Episode 367: Southern Grave (1)
The Warrior’s Trial.
To find an example, we had to go back to the distant past.
The reason people were initially interested started from a rumor.
“For generations, the emperors of Valhalla are buried in tombs in the south after their death, where the hearts of the great warriors who raised the reputation of Valhalla are recorded. Those who pass the warrior’s test. He will be able to gain great teachings.”
The source of the rumor was unknown.
However, the world was shaken when it was revealed that there actually was a warrior’s test, and that the emperors of Valhalla were buried with many things when they were buried in the southern tombs.
At that time, all the warriors who were famous went to the southern jungle.
He proudly announced his intention to enter the southern tomb and proceeded with the warrior’s test.
As a result.
Most of the challengers could not avoid death.
In a week-long challenge that could be considered the primary gateway, the challengers bowed to the challenges of ambitious warriors like themselves.
No matter how strong the warrior was, there were no exceptions.
For the first day or so, they showed great momentum and defeated the challengers, but after two days, they fell apart rapidly.
It was a fight that made no sense.
Accepting infinite challenges over the course of a week was essentially like telling yourself not to pass the exam.
Then sometimes.
There were beings that could last a week.
At a time when the hope of finally being able to enter the southern tomb was rising, the dark elves known to live in the southern jungle appeared.
They assumed the role of gatekeepers.
Due to the covenant with the emperor who first created the Southern Tomb, no entry was allowed except for the first entry by the first emperor.
They all failed.
Those who gave up on the test by shouting surrender were labeled as cowards for the rest of their lives, and those who tried to protect their warrior pride until the end could not avoid death.
People’s interest gradually waned as time passed.
Because of the fact that it was an unachievable goal, no more people took up the challenge.
About a hundred years ago.
Suddenly, someone who passed the test appeared.
Carlos, who was called the great swordsman of Valhalla, even passed the final test, the dark elf test.
There was an uproar.
The world’s attention was focused.
Everyone was interested in what kind of treasure Carlos would return with, but when he reappeared, he looked mesmerized.
The great warrior who passed the test and roared fiercely was nowhere to be found.
Carlos, with a thin face, said this in front of people.
“The heart you wish for does not exist here. “Only Valhalla’s ugly history exists in the southern tombs.”
To the end of that day.
People stopped paying attention.
There was no longer any reason to enter the Southern graveyard.
A long time has passed since then, and thanks to Roman Dmitry, the tradition of Valhalla has once again been mentioned in the world.
* * *
After the proclamation.
The warrior’s test was scheduled for ten days later.
In the meantime, Roman Dmitry returned to the kingdom and took time to reorganize, and Duke Vieto went through formal procedures and became the new emperor of Valhalla.
It was a time when many things changed.
At first, people were talking about the new future of Valhalla, but as the scheduled date approached, they showed great interest in Roman Dmitry.
A pub in Valhalla.
Whenever people gathered in groups, they always talked about Roman Dmitry.
“… … Will Roman Dmitry be able to pass the warrior’s test?”
“I will definitely pass. Roman Dmitry is the greatest swordsman on the continent. The prevailing opinion is that not even Kronos’ Castro can win against him, but if not him, who on earth could pass the warrior’s test?”
“but. “He is the one who single-handedly devastated the capital of Valhalla, so there can be no doubt about his power.”
Everyone acknowledged it.
Roman Dmitry was a great warrior.
The history of the continent was being rewritten, and people said that the standards for aura testing had changed before and after Roman Dmitry.
Just as in the past, Alexander started a swordsmanship revolution.
If not for him, who is now mentioned as a symbolic being, there seemed to be no one among the existing aura testers who could pass the test.
but.
It wasn’t all that optimistic.
“I admit that Roman Dmitry is strong. The problem is that at the final gateway of the Dark Elves, the mighty force may actually hold him back. This does not mean that it is a test that you can pass just because you are strong. So, let’s take a look. “Will Roman Dmitry write a new history or be buried in the back of history?”
Attention was focused.
While some showed interest in the challenge itself, there were many who were not.
“No matter how much you think about it, isn’t this a bit much? Roman Dmitry is a great warrior? Admit it. He defeated Barbossa at the festival in Valhalla, and helped Duke Vieto rebel against the overwhelming force that devastated Marin. He is a person who deserves the respect of the people of Valhalla. But that doesn’t mean he’s from Valhalla. “He is clearly from a foreign country, but I don’t like the idea of him rewriting the history of Valhalla.”
“I agree. Carlos said that the tombs of the South have an ugly history written on them. It’s annoying for an outsider to reveal the truth, and above all, if Roman Dmitry really passes the warrior’s test. “The last person recorded in the history of Valhalla will not be Carlos, the great warrior, but Roman Dmitri.”
It was separate from the feeling of recognition.
Pure bloodism.
The fact that I was an outsider was a problem.
As time passed, such public opinion began to grow stronger, and at some point, people spoke together.
“We must prevent Roman Dmitry from passing through.”
that.
It was a matter of pride for Valhalla, a nation of warriors with a long history.
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The day of the decisive battle dawned.
Southern jungle.
Among the dense jungle, there was a large space known as the test stage.
It was not a space created artificially by cutting down trees.
As if it were a gift from nature, the space was formed naturally and has been used for traditional events in Valhalla for generations.
That was the place of testing.
With the rumor that a warrior’s test would be held, people from all over Valhalla gathered around the test stage, so crowded that there was no room to move.
It was great interest.
Duke Vieto looking around.
No, the new Valhalla Emperor was impressed.
‘I guess that’s why I was so thirsty for a challenge.’
Past years.
Valhalla has lost its romance.
Reckless challenges became objects of ridicule, and traditions such as the warrior’s test remained in the past.
However, for the first time in a long time, a place was prepared where the warriors’ blood boiled.
The people of Valhalla abandoned everything they were doing and traveled a long distance, showing anticipation of what would happen in the future.
This was an opportunity.
With the romance of Valhalla alive, the Emperor of Valhalla could not miss this opportunity.
‘Roman Dmitry is the benefactor of Valhalla. But that doesn’t mean we can’t just sit back and watch the traditions of Valhalla fall for his sake. As everyone in the Valhalla Empire recognizes Roman Dmitri, if even he bows to Valhalla’s traditions, it will be an opportunity to ignite Valhalla’s aspirations.’
recent.
Valhalla has had a difficult time.
His pride as a warrior had fallen to the ground, and he needed enough time to regain his former glory.
But what if at this time.
What would happen if Roman Dmitry was defeated?
As only one warrior in the history of Valhalla has succeeded in this feat, the people of Valhalla will realize how great a country with great fundamentals it is.
It was truly the best scenario.
As those who cried out for romance led the rebellion, Valhalla was able to bounce back with just a little spark.
Roman Dmitry said.
Saying thank you is enough.
Since the terms of the transaction had been fulfilled, there was no intention of being considerate for the benefactor from now on.
of course.
There was no room for consideration.
To defeat Roman Dmitri, Valhalla had to do everything in her power.
It’s time.
With everyone watching, the Emperor of Valhalla shouted at the sight of Roman Dmitry coming up on stage.
“The rules of the test are simple. Over the next week, Roman Dmitry, who has taken the test, will accept all of Valhalla’s challenges. He said that challenges, whether individual or group, will be freely given for just one week, and if they pass all the trials, the Dark Elves will see if they are worthy to enter the ‘Tomb of the South’ one last time.”
The heat grew hot.
People’s eyes sparkled with desire.
at las.
“Anyone who wants to challenge, please come forward and identify yourself.”
The stage of the test has begun.
* * *
From the first day, there was no group challenge.
Valhalla is a land of warriors.
First of all, the unspoken rule was to clash one-on-one until possible, and at the declaration of the Emperor of Valhalla, one person boldly walked onto the stage.
Everyone was buzzing. He was a well-known person, and I had no idea from the beginning that someone of this level would come forward.
Valhalla ranking 10th.
It was Balderas.
He was the closest associate of the Valhalla Emperor and was a top-level person who participated in the rebellion from the very process of overthrowing Hernad.
He said, looking at Roman Dmitri.
“It is truly an honor to deal with Roman Dmitri.”
It wasn’t a formal greeting.
Balderas admired Roman Dmitri.
As a rebel who was pushed to the brink, I knew very well what incredible feats Roman Dmitry had achieved.
Even now, he was willing to do anything Roman Dmitry asked him to do.
but.
This issue was different.
Even though I didn’t ask for it directly, I couldn’t let Valhalla’s traditions collapse like everyone else did.
chuck.
Instead of answering.
Roman Dmitry raised his sword.
In the act of drawing a perfect line, Balderas took his stance with a nervous face.
‘It is impossible to defeat Roman Dmitry with my skills.’
I faced reality.
If you try to win with a skill that even Ares cannot defeat, you will probably suffer a crushing defeat and tarnish Valhalla’s reputation.
Even though he knew that fact, he claimed to be the leader of the vanguard.
As Roman Dmitry announced his intention to take the warrior’s test, he mentally organized what role he would play.
‘Roman Dmitry is an overwhelmingly talented person. Based on what I’ve done so far, and based on Roman Dmitry’s skills from what I’ve personally experienced, it’s more than enough to last a week. Therefore, I will not aim for victory. The goal is to eat away at the opponent’s physical strength as much as possible so that later skilled players can defeat Roman Dmitry.’
Wow.
I gripped my sword strongly.
This is not an empty plan.
Analysis of Roman Dmitry.
For the past 10 days, he has been practicing his lungs and devising strategies to survive just one more minute.
can do.
Although not comparable to his opponent, Balderas was also a very talented player, ranking 10th in Valhalla.
The judgment was handled directly by the Emperor of Valhalla.
The moment he gives the signal.
fluttering.
fault.
Crumbling.
The aura exploded.
The plan was to quickly retreat and let Roman Dmitry come in first.
however.
hook.
“… … ?!”
Right in front.
Roman Dmitry came in before we knew it.
The decision was quick.
Roman Dmitry usually prefers to attack from the front, so he gritted his teeth and blocked the expected direction of the attack.
No, I thought it was blocked.
Bah!
Balderas stumbles.
By the time he realized reality, he had already been hit on the back of the neck and face down on the floor.
* * *
There was no cheering.
Everyone was speechless.
10 seconds?
no.
It didn’t even take 5 seconds.
The Emperor of Valhalla gave the signal and in the blink of an eye, Balderas fell to the floor and did not move a muscle.
My mind was complicated.
How on earth could something like this happen?
No one here doubted Roman Dmitry’s skills.
Everyone admits that he is strong, but even so, they never thought that someone like Balderas wouldn’t be able to last even a few seconds.
Moreover, Balderas showed an overt defensive appearance.
The move to withdraw rather than rush in first proved that he was at the forefront of the cause.
and.
defeated.
Didn’t even kill him.
It was Roman Dmitry’s consideration, and at the same time it was proof that he had enough leeway.
It was then.
After a long time, Roman Dmitry uttered a familiar word.
“next.”
That word.
It touched Valhalla’s pride.
fantasy,
