I Am the Madman of This Family

Episode 98. The ability to give up (1)

The triumvirate taught by Keter had to experience both painful and joyful emotions.

I exhausted my stamina beyond the limit, and squeezed the stamina that I didn’t have again to escape from the danger of death.

According to common sense, it is standard practice to take a break the day after a severe physical exhaustion, even if it’s because of a wound or muscle pain.

However, when I woke up, not only were the wounds, but my stamina was fresh.

After learning that the reason was because Keter used an intermediate elixir that cost 1,600 gold per bottle, the trio could only laugh while crying.

The option to run away or give up was always open. Keter spoke like a habit.

“If you want to give up anytime, give up.”

No one gave up. Not because Keter used an elixir that cost 1,600 gold, but because they had their own urgency.

So the trio continued to repeat the same thing as the first day. I ran until I ran out of stamina, and when I couldn’t get up anymore, I set my body on fire.

At the moment of running at the parade ground, time passed so quickly that one second felt like one minute, but when I came to my senses, the day was over.

Originally, just awakening the heavenly power was a task that would take more than half a year.

However, due to Keter’s relentless training method, the trio were able to awaken the heavenly power in just one week.

Needless to say, his endurance and stamina also greatly increased.

“Aren’t you bored just running at the parade ground? You have learned the power of heaven, and you must have gained some strength.

Tarragon murmured at Keter’s words.

“So far, what you’ve been doing has been warming up? I think the kaleidoscope passed six times.”

Luke and Anis felt the same way as Tarragon even though they didn’t speak.

In particular, since Keter’s training methods were ignorant and always beyond the scope of imagination, it was impossible to mentally prepare in advance.

“Do you know what you lack the most right now? it’s all But the most serious thing is imagination and faith.”

“… … ?”

Even ordinary Tarragon couldn’t understand it, even Anise and Luke, who were considered to be geniuses or talented, couldn’t understand Keter’s words.

It will be the same no matter who you bring.

Imagination and belief, it’s like-

“Are you teaching magic?”

“What is magic?”

match!

Keter clapped her hands loudly.

Then, a person appeared at the parade ground.

“Me, who is that person?”

That person was someone everyone knew.

Especially those who hate tarragon trembling.

“Ha ha ha, are you finally calling me, boss!”

It was Gyro, the sword of the former southern region and the master of the demon sword Obelisk.

The reason why he suddenly came to his senses in a state of runaway was revealed in his face and gestures.

red

and stumbles

“Is it because of these guys that you gave me the alcohol you told me to quit? Aren’t they complete idiots?”

“Don’t belittle me. He taught me the power of heaven.”

“A-That’s right, isn’t it step 1? There is no choice.”

“These kids don’t think so, do they?”

As Keter said, the trio’s confidence was sky-high. Even when he saw Gyro carrying the giant sword, he did not shrink at all.

It was partly because the basic stamina increased significantly for a week, but the difference between having and not having heavenly power was huge.

The level of all three is 2 stars. If you use heavenly power there, it could be equivalent to 3 stars, one step higher.

I know that Gyro is strong, but he is a swordsman, the archery’s natural enemy, but wouldn’t it be worth it? Unfounded confidence enveloped them.

Before starting, Keter gave notice to the trio.

“In the past, Gyro was a 4-star knight. But now, the gyro you have to overcome is in a very, very benevolent state. I can’t kill you, I can only subdue you. A gyro with such a penalty could be said to be less than a 3-star knight. If you guys can’t subdue Gyro, participating in the Southern Sword Tournament would be a waste of time, so I’d rather make you an asshole so you can’t participate.”

“… … ?!”

“Fight by any means. Especially imagination and faith. You guys will never beat Gyro without those two.”

As soon as Keter finished speaking, Gyro lowered the huge sword slung over his shoulder. Even though it was obviously covered in a scabbard, it pierced the ground and went in.

Sussuk!

The three of them all opened up a distance from Gyro and surrounded them in a triangle.

While training with Keter, she naturally learned the rules of combat. In a battle, there is no referee who tells you to prepare or start.

“Uh ha ha! Sweethearts! Don’t worry about me dying, do your best. Then wouldn’t I also feel a little worthwhile to work for?”

Gyro, who was originally cheerful, becomes even more unrestrained when he goes to drink.

Boo Aang!

The sword draws a large trajectory and is drawn horizontally. A waist-high swordsman swept the three people at the same time.

long distance attack.

It is not the exclusive property of archers. Although there is a limit to the range of swordsmanship, it is possible to blow swordsmanship.

Luke and Tarragon on the left and right of Gyro could turn out of range, but Anise in the front couldn’t.

Shall I defend with a bow? Shall we shoot arrows to offset it?

Anise’s choice was to jump. It was judged that it was impossible to avoid damage even if the aura was injected into the bow because the sword energy was too sharp, and the sword energy was too thick to offset the sword energy with arrows.

To-doo-doo-dung, the sound of pulling a string is heard continuously. Soon, Luke and Tarragon’s rapid fire attacked Gyro.

Gyro rushed forward using the giant sword as a shield. Arrows pass behind his back. Even Luke’s misfortune detection ability was useless against opponents who were moving at high speed.

What Gyro is aiming for is Anise, who jumped into the air and became defenseless. Anise gave up after trying to shoot an arrow in the air, rolled forward and landed while shooting the lion’s bow.

The power of the Sagittarius shot in a hurry was half, and the aiming point was also shaken. Even so, Gyro’s giant sword struck honestly.

However, it is not enough to stop the gyro. The Sagittarius of Conversion escaped by riding the wide sword face of the Geosword.

With a slight change in angle, Gyro, who had let go of the lion’s arch, pierced the arrows that were pouring down, and slashed the sword at Anise.

Swordsmen who handle giant swords have strong destructive power, but have the disadvantage of slow movements.

However, the gyro’s movements were not dull at all. Faster than an assassin using a dagger. It was Gyro’s unique swordsmanship that replaced weight with speed.

Anise, seeing the huge sword falling over her head, moved before she thought. I rolled my body to live.

Bang bang!

As if playing Whack a Mole, the sword fell on Anis’s head, and Anis was busy rolling on the ground.

“Support me!”

Tarragon, who decided that it was pointless to shoot only arrows from a distance, ran to Gyro to save Anise.

Luke was shooting an arrow, but he couldn’t even hit it. The gyro’s movement was fast and irregular, so its misfortune detection ability only caused confusion.

Even if the arrow somehow hit, it couldn’t pierce the aura armor that Gyro was wearing.

Still, he did not stop shooting arrows. Because I think it doesn’t make any sense. It was believed that forcing the opponent’s movements would also be part of the obstruction.

“Ha!”

Tarragon jumped in bravely and swung his bow at Gyro. It was a good timing to attack, as it was the moment Gyro’s sword went up and then came down.

However, Tarragon lacked imagination.

Why do you think a swordsman would only use a sword?

Bubbly!

Gyro’s fierce fist strikes Tarragon in the chest. He changed the giant sword to a one-handed grip.

“Ke-heo-eok!”

Tarragon stepped back, clutching his chest. Blood dripped from his mouth.

Because I spread the Aura Armor in advance, it prevented my chest from sinking in, but my ribs were broken and it was difficult to breathe.

However, Tarragon’s attack was not meaningless at all. Anis, who caught a momentary gap thanks to tarragon, threw three arrows into the strings and shot them.

Three arrows fired from close range aimed at Gyro’s head, chest, and stomach at the same time.

It is impossible to defend with a giant sword. Because it’s already down.

If time passes like this, the giant sword will split the anise, but Gyro will not be safe either. Anise’s arrows would also get stuck in Gyro’s vitals.

Gyro had a choice. There is a way to get fatal injuries like this, or twist your body to avoid the arrows.

If you twist your body, you won’t be hit by an arrow right away, but your posture will be greatly disturbed and you will be defenseless against subsequent hits.

Gyro’s choice was to continue.

Aura armor was spread thickly, and the arrow just hit me. The arrows were loaded with auras, but they were weak, so they were not strong enough to pierce the thick aura armor.

On the other hand, Anise’s arrows were fast and accurate. However, no matter how fast and accurate it was, it was meaningless if it could not penetrate the opponent’s defense.

Now it was Anise’s turn. Unlike Gyro, he had no choice. There was no time to move and evade, and the only option was to spread the armor to aura.

However, it seemed meaningless even if he unfolded the armor to aura. The power of Gyro’s giant sword was not at a level that could be blocked by Auror Armor.

Whoa!

There was no splitting of Anise’s head. The giant sword stopped right above his head. The shockwave sent Anis’s head flying like crazy.

It takes 30 times more force than the force used to strike down to completely stop the downward strike. This is because acceleration, gravity, and weight are loaded.

Furthermore, although he uses his whole body to strike the sword, he must rely entirely on the strength of his wrist to stop the sword.

In other words, it was virtually impossible to stop the slashing sword. If you try to force it, you will break your wrist. Even if it stops, it is bound to move forward by inertia… … .

‘To stop it completely?’

This is an area where strength alone is impossible. It was the realm of aura control that had reached the limit.

“If you live, you have to move, what are you doing?”

Gyro kicked the bruised Anise in the chest. Anise reflexively blocked it with her bow, but both her bow and arm broke and she flew away and rolled on the ground.

Shush!

Gyro tilted his head left and right. Arrows passed between them.

Tarragon and Anise are incapable of combat. All that was left was Luke. Even if the three of them fought at the same time, they lost, so could Luke face Gyro alone?

He deserved to give up, but Luke didn’t give up. When the 30 arrows I prepared ran out, I switched to Aura Arrow and fought until the end.

Then Luke, who ran out of aura, punched Gyro first.

“You have guts!”

It was Luke who showed a good response in close combat with Gyro. He tried to counterattack while dodging.

“By the way, who are you going to kill with a blow like this?”

Gyro didn’t even defend. He hit Luke’s fist without Aura Armor.

blah blah!

Luke’s fists lodged in Gyro’s stomach and chest. But it wasn’t skin, it was the sound of hitting a rock.

“Little boy, fists are not tools. It is a weapon.”

This time, Gyro punches.

In Luke’s eyes, the fist looked as big as a mountain.

tall.

Just before striking Luke’s crossed arms, Gyro’s fist stopped.

“As an archer, you are already dead. But dealing with you as a person with special powers is another area.”

Knowing from Keter that Luke deflects attacks, Gyro didn’t bother attacking.

This fight is between a swordsman and an archer, not a swordsman and a person with special abilities.

When the atmosphere was established as if the fight had ended, Keter spoke.

“How about it, Gyro, what do you think will happen if Numbers 2 and 3 participate in the Southern Sword Tournament?

“I was eliminated in the preliminary round. It is a level where variables cannot exist.”

Anise disassembled, and Tarragon lowered his head.

“Why do you think you lost? No.2. say it.”

“The arrows lacked power. If I had used Leo properly, I could have stopped their advance.”

“The next three times.”

“I couldn’t predict the opponent’s move… Movement was also slow.”

“no. 1.”

“It seems to be a difference in experience.”

“Everything is wrong.”

“… … ?!”

Keter, speaking firmly, approached Luke and held out his hand.

“… … ?”

Luke held out his hand, wondering if he was asking for it.

Keter clapped his palm and said.

“Give me the bow, bow.”

“aha.”

Receiving the bow, Keter also hung the quiver and arrows from the arsenal around her waist.

“The reason you guys lost, first. The difference is in the equipment. Gyro’s black magic sword. Even if you don’t defend with an aura, you can easily block an aura. On the other hand, what about your bows? Even though it’s a great bow, it’s not enough to block the aura. The same goes for arrows. If you don’t apply an aura, you won’t be able to pierce the opponent’s aura armor. However, that is not the decisive reason.”

To prove that the difference in equipment is important but not decisive, Keter wields an ordinary bow, not an amaranth.

“second. have no faith Because he does not believe in himself, he is not sure about all attacks, and hesitation is also deep. Everything is full of loopholes.”

Faced with Gyro, Keter opened the distance by about 50 meters.

“Finally, it is framed. What the hell is archery? Shoot hard, shoot multiple, and shoot fast. Would you just call this archery? There are four basic tricks to swordsmanship. Speed (快), irregularity (變), strength (强), change (換). There are hundreds of swordsmanship derived from other tricks. Zyro, what is your skill with swordsmanship?”

“It has three techniques: fast, strong, and pulling. It means ‘quick elephant’, so it’s called refreshing sword.”

“Just because Gyro’s Refreshing Sword contains three tricks doesn’t mean that they play separately. Every single step, every blow has its essence melted into it. On the other hand, look at the archery you guys use. Leo seeks only strength, and Yacha seeks only speed.”

Of course, there are schools that take only one technique to the limit. Such is the case with an extreme sharp sword or an extremely strong sword.

However, archery was different from swordsmanship.

“There are definitely ways to compete with extreme speed or extreme power. black is okay But no archery. What’s the difference? Simple. It’s the difference in distance. Archery is shot from a distance, and wielded in front of a black opponent. No matter how fast an arrow is, its flight time is longer than that of a sword. Even if it has extreme power, it is the same. It means giving the opponent more time to deal with than swordsmanship.”

If the speed at which the arrow is shot and the speed at which the sword is pierced are the same, which of the two attacks is more difficult to deal with?

Of course it’s a sword. The sword stabs right in front of the opponent, so there is no time to perceive with the eyes.

On the other hand, since arrows have a ‘flying process’, they inevitably give room for recognition.

“So, in the end, if you ask what path archery should pursue-“

Knock-knock.

Keter gestured to Gyro to attack.

“Look for yourself. Open your eyes wide.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Gyro sent his sword energy away. It was the same start as the way he subdued Luke, Tarragon, and Anis.