chapter 16
16 – …There’s a way to do it.
“Ah…”
In front of me was Girard, who had gone out of his mind with his pupils dilated and his mouth not shut.
Eyes like the eyes of a dead fish I saw at a fish market where I went holding hands with my parents.
Girard, sprawled out as if his whole body had no strength, looked like a corpse that had lost its vitality, like burnt firewood.
‘…… Was it too much?’
The spirit of the chosen people, which occupies the center of the spirits of the jiras, is tossed and shaken to their heart’s content.
Break the force, the root of the chosen people’s consciousness, head-on.
In the end, I used Girard’s swordsmanship at will. That would have been the decisive blow, and my mind would have collapsed.
Maybe that guy can’t even hold his sword properly anymore?
… One could say that Girard, who had been arrogant to some extent, came out too emotionally here.
Girard had a reason for acting like that.
I glanced at the system messages piled up in the corner of my field of vision.
Diring!
[The mastery of Increases!]
[You will learn !]
[Due to the talent , The Mastery of Absolute Swordsmanship starts at LV4!]
[Learn the !]
[Due to the talent , Swordsmanship proficiency starts at LV4!]
[The proficiency of ” Has increased!]
[The level of ” Increases (LV4 > LV5)]
[The level of ” Increases (LV1 > LV3)]
[The level of ” Increases (LV4 > LV5)]
[Gift [Taunt (E)] Proficiency increases!]
The grade of [Gift [Taunt (E)] Is going up! (E > D)]
…… As you can see by looking closely at the system message, I was provoking Girard by using the [Taunt (E)] Gift and dark magic of the mental system.
The effect is great, no. Beyond that, it was overkill.
When copying [Provocation (E)] From Girard’s rigid body art, a gift and magic combination came to mind at first glance.
The effect was much stronger than I expected.
The effect exceeded the sum, and it was close to multiplication.
For Girard, who already had a weak mentality, the effect went too far.
‘… If you could see Girard’s inner thoughts, wouldn’t it be a mess…… ?’
Still, the first blow, which contained the fury burning fiercely due to the overlapping provocation, was the sharpest swordsman Girard had ever used.
…… Well, it was also a herbivore that I had already seen. The level of swordsmanship must be good, LV4? It’s also because of the level of proficiency.
The
Swordsmanship genius was instantly destroyed, analyzed, and acquired.
And then, I realized how excellent the characteristics that reached S rank were.
At least, even though I’ve only seen Girard’s swordsmanship once or twice, who must have trained for years.
I was able to use it naturally, as if I had known it from the beginning.
And as soon as I thought I wanted to cut off the flow of Girard’s swordsmanship.
I was able to instinctively use the ‘cutting technique’ to block the opponent’s attack before it becomes stronger.
‘I was very upset when Girard ignored me, but thanks to that, I got a lot from smashing it…… How do you benefit from it?”
Especially, the sword cutting skill he learned this time was very compatible with
Golden Sense.
With , The trajectory of the opponent’s swordsmanship can be seen as a black line. Seeing that line, sticking a sword into that trajectory first would be the end.
…… If the opponent is at the level of a master, it will be a little difficult, but….
Anyway, while harassing Girard, the title {Fighting Demon} and the gift [Break the Limit]. And with the talent , I picked up the skill level sweetly.
Let’s put an end to the grudge by eliminating Girard.
‘…… Ah. I need to get some kendo.’
Pull out Girard’s sword stuck in the ground and examine it closely.
…… Hmm. As a result of using the observation eye, the gift [Space], And the talent of …….
Girard’s longsword was such an excellent sword that it was a shame to have it in Girard’s hand.
‘The blade is straight and has excellent elasticity. The center of gravity is not disturbed at all, and the sharpness is excellent. Besides, even after swinging it like that, there was no significant damage anywhere. It also seems to have considerable durability.’
A sword is a sword that is like the basic standard of a weapon.
However, this kind of sword is a sword that shows its true value the more talented the user is.
For Girard, who didn’t seem very talented in itself, it could be said that he was literally a pearl in a pig’s neck.
According to the setting of the items in the strategy guide, the highest grade of equipment without special abilities was ‘C-‘.
‘…… If so, this sword can be considered the best among them.’
…… To be honest, using an old longsword wasn’t bad for some reason, because it looked like stagnant water that had become oil because it couldn’t rot.
Now that the game has become a reality, you shouldn’t be fooling around with things like this.
Actually, because the old longsword you use now is very vulnerable. If it’s not a soft swordsmanship like ‘juguemjutsu’, he can’t even use it properly.
If I had used strong swordsmanship, it would have broken without being able to wield it completely.
The swordsmanship that was used at the end of Girard’s duel was literally only shaped.
‘…… Girard can’t tell the difference, even though it’s broken….’
If the sword breaks, why don’t you make a new one in ‘Weapon Eater’? You might think so.
The Says to hide the ‘weapon predator’ as much as possible. I intend to hide it as much as possible.
“…Then, now.”
Cheolkeong-
Flinch!
I raised my new sword and took a strike stance.
I can feel Nice and Duka flinching from behind.
‘…… Ah, please You think I’m trying to finish off Girard? …… To be honest, I was a little intrigued….’
No way, it can’t be.
I struck the raised sword and broke the crystal bracelet on Girard’s wrist.
Clang-!
Bracelets of Shattering Black Crystals
… Okay. This is the bracelet I got from the academy staff to put on before the exam.
Geeing-!
Magic energy leaked out from the shattered fragments, and a complex magic circle began to be drawn.
The moment I broke the bracelet. The three magics that were bestowed on the bracelet were disorganized and disintegrated. Re-aggregate and mix.
Soon, it turned into another magic spell.
That is high-level magic that transcends space.
Soo Woo-wook-
The black mist leaking out of the magic circle. In an instant, Girard’s body was swallowed up and disappeared.
“Nyaang!? What happened!?
“……!”
Nice and the always calm Duka were surprised by the sudden situation.
From their point of view, I broke the bracelet, so it seems that Girard suddenly disappeared.
I said partly, with a puzzled voice.
“……Well, I think I was teleported. The academy staff said that if I dropped it from my body during the test, I would be eliminated, so I would break it… I never thought I would be eliminated this way.”
“Huh~ If it’s space magic equipment outside, it’s hard to buy it even if you fill a pocket full of gold coins… It’s so prepared that all the test students wear it…. As expected, Valhalla Academy. It’s no joke.”
“…Um”
“That’s right. I’ve heard that only defense and recovery magic are enchanted.”
“I knew that too. …No, my mother could have known…”
That I didn’t know, to my lies. Nodding, Nice agreed…. Nice’s afterwords were too small, so I couldn’t hear them well.
…… Actually, it took me a while to notice that magic too.
‘From the first time I saw it, I realized the two magics and the dark spirit magic hidden beneath them. I couldn’t believe there was something more hidden.’
It was probably because it was just before the start of the exam, so I could only take a look at it lightly.
If only I had looked at it for a minute or two. I, who has the Trait, should have noticed.
Actually. Somehow, I felt uncomfortable with the bracelet, so I passed the first test.
While waiting for the team members in the second test, I took a closer look and noticed it.
As a trigger to destroy the bracelet. The magic of the Dark Spirit is the center, and it is mixed with the other two magics to become another magic.
It must be a high-level trick that most wizards can’t even imagine.
… Still. Thanks to observing that, my magic proficiency has advanced.
A technique that works by achieving certain conditions. When I was chewing on the so-called ‘trigger magic’.
Nice’s worried voice brought me back to my consciousness.
“But, what should I do now? Less than 10 minutes left until the third wave…”
“……”
“Nyaaaforness…. How can the three of us get past it….. Maybe, it’s going to be difficult after that; I don’t know if there are wizards who can use range magic, but the three of us don’t have enough annihilation power…”
Nice’s words were right.
Because the three of us are each a swordsman, a spearman, and an assassin. It is strong against a small number of strong enemies, but it cannot keep up with wizards with its ability to annihilate large armies.
…… If there is no way I have no choice but to reveal that I am a professional level mage who can annihilate a sufficient range…….
…… Fortunately, there are other ways.
“Nice, Duka.”
“Nyan?”
“……”
“……I have a method to try.”