The cadets might not believe it, but Lee Han and Lark fought while restraining their strength as much as possible.
Since we’re fighting in an underground space, shouldn’t we be careful?
So, Lee Han and Lark didn’t use any speculation or hardship today.
Even though I fought with only pure physical ability and technique, I was able to achieve this result.
… The fairy’s blessing must certainly be great.
Roughly speaking, with just pure physical ability, you can now display skills equivalent to those of a Vice-Captain of the Knights Templar (Lv. 5).
“I want to fight with weapons, but I think the kids will suffocate if I do that, so let’s stop.”
“… … Next time, I’ll call you.”
“Hey, so you admit that it helped? And break that stubbornness?”
“…It’s noisy!”
It must have been a satisfying sparring match not only for herself, but also for him.
Like Lee Han, it would have required physical and sensory adjustments, and it would have been adjusted considerably starting today.
‘I think I adjusted it by about 60%, but that guy must have adjusted it by 80%.’
If we only look at his senses, he is not someone that can be compared to Lee Han, so he might be at a disadvantage in their next fight.
of course.
‘The more crisis there is, the more welcome it is.’
The higher the opponent’s skill, the faster his adjustments will be, so this is actually welcomed.
Lee Han then planned to go to Galahad with his sword, and was thinking about it for a while.
“-Are you familiar with the speculation method?”
“huh?”
“This is a speculative method that contains Galahad’s vision and my own interpretation. I don’t think that would happen to you, but I would like you to refrain from passing it on to others.”
“… What did you say?”
Lee Han laughed in vain after hearing the advice.
Who is giving advice to whom, you ask?
“Don’t tell your in-laws. You’re the one who shouldn’t go around spreading my skills. No, even if you do, get permission. But keep in mind that from the moment you learn it, you belong to the 108 Arhats.”
“…Galahad’s knights are not allowed to hold multiple posts….”
Lark groaned for the first time.
… … the last battle in the empire.
To fight the monster that has been alive for over four centuries, Lee Han and Lark shared their visions.
Lark is a speculator.
Lee Han is a gentleman.
Because of the circumstances at the time, they had handed over everything to each other, and at that time, Lee Han and Lark felt a slight sense of omnipotence.
Although Lee Han called himself a master of physical combat as a joke, it was indeed a great technique that was worthy of the name master of physical combat, and thanks to it, he was able to corner that monster.
… But now that I think about it, I can’t deny that it was truly a crazy thing to do, risking my life.
Any vision is a dangerous skill that needs to be learned step by step over many years, but he learned it in one breath.
If only they hadn’t received the fairy’s blessing, Ihan and Lark might have suffered permanent disabilities.
In Lee Han’s case, he may have suffered from the aftereffects of having gunpowder explode multiple times inside his body, and Lark may have become a vegetable with his whole body twisted into a deformed state.
What they did was so foolish and so stupid.
It was truly a great blessing that the fairies had healed their bodies.
And thanks to that, inside their bodies… .
‘There are no seeds left.’
I don’t feel as omnipotent as I did then.
At best, I only remember the remnants and sensations of the speculation I felt that day.
If the power of that day was like a furnace emitting temperatures of thousands of degrees, now it would be nothing more than the spark of a matchstick.
The same would apply to Lark.
… However, no matter how small the spark may be, it is up to the individual to grow it.
Lee Han was confident.
He dared to predict that if he gradually practiced it since he already had the experience and had a picture of how to develop it in his body, he would be able to display the same strength as that day someday.
what….
“I’m only going to eat the parts I need, so I’ll probably throw away half of what you taught me.”
“You ungodly man! How do you know Galahad’s vision!”
“Damn, you guys are great because you learned the speculative method from the beginning, but not for me. What’s more, what I’m learning right now is still not over yet, so where would I have time to look elsewhere? So in the end, speculative method or speculative power is just training wheels that help me on my way. Nothing more, nothing less. … You’re going to be the same.”
“… … .”
No matter how great the speculation method may be, what ultimately leads to the end is the power that Lee Han is currently learning.
Gyeong, perfecting one’s own
That’s….
-Because it’s my dream.
“Huh, what an arrogant guy.”
He furrowed his brows, feeling deeply offended at being treated as training wheels for Galahad’s vision.
He must be an irreverent man.
… but there was a hint of admiration and curiosity in his eyes.
This speaks to the anticipation of how far the founder of a new martial arts discipline can go.
─He had no intention of mentioning this with his own mouth.
* * *
… … Silence flowed.
Even blinking an eye was difficult, and even swallowing dry saliva was difficult.
Yes, the cadets are currently,
‘That’s the power of top-level knights.’
‘I knew the instructor was strong, but he was that strong… .’
‘As expected, the reputation of the knight who protects the lake was not a lie! … But why was the instructor really unknown? Even though he was so strong…?’
I was overwhelmed.
I think it would be amazing in its own way if we could remain unharmed after seeing the powerful force they possess.
… … At the same time, they were a little desperate.
They came to know how harsh and huge the wall was in the world they were trying to reach.
They had been proud of themselves for half a year, but now that they have discovered that they were nothing more than frogs in a well, it is inevitable that their pride will be shattered.
However, Lee Han did not show the match specifically to destroy their pride.
“-If guys like us turn out to be enemies, how can we deal with them?”
“??”
…are you kidding me?
That was the first thought that came to mind as he asked them a question while wiping away the bloodstains.
but.
“Answer me, Gomsoon.”
“Uh, that’s….”
He was very serious, and Levy had an embarrassed expression.
But this was only for a moment.
“This is just an example, but if a strong person like you were my enemy, I would… run away.”
“okay?”
“yes.”
A very decisive answer.
It was not an answer that a human from Pendragon, a kingdom of knights that revered honor and struggle, would give, but Levy considered ‘reality’ rather than honor and struggle.
“With my skills, even if I were to be resurrected hundreds of times, there would be no way for me to defeat you, Master. Any strategy or plan is meaningless in the face of overwhelming power.”
Levy remembers the demon attack and is one of those who saw the Demon King from the front during the attack.
Unless you are at a level where you can fight a monster of that level for even a short while, fighting it is foolisher than harming yourself.
but.
“If I were given five hundred skilled troops and ten high-level knights, I think I could hold off Master for a while. … Even so, it would only be for a short time, less than ten minutes.”
“…like.”
It was an answer that was calculated realistically, not out of pride, and Lee Han smiled.
It seems like you heard a very interesting answer.
“Can you hold me for ten minutes with those troops and knights?”
“Yes, if I am willing to risk my life and that of my men, can I buy five more minutes?”
“… … .”
A look of confidence.
Lee Han seemed very curious about what kind of simulation was unfolding in her head.
… If the future had not changed, it was a scene that showed the extraordinary hero who would have earned the title of [Mercenary Queen], and even the other cadets could not help but admire her confident appearance.
It was a great courage to be able to say something like that after seeing the knights fight.
Although he responded that he was running away, the cadets saw ‘courage’ in Levy’s confident stance.
I’m talking about ‘the dignity of a knight’.
“Well then, what if a situation comes up that you absolutely cannot avoid and you can’t count on any troops?”
“… At that time.”
The cadets thought that the playful words, “Shouldn’t I die then?” would come out of Levy’s mouth, but surprisingly, it came out of Levy’s mouth.
“-You have to struggle.”
“… … ”
I felt determined.
Her blue eyes shone with a calm light.
“Master’s teachings have always been like this: to do your best in everything, and to struggle as best you can in any difficult situation.”
“To live, to have no regrets in my life, live today as if it were my whole life.”
“So we have to fight. That’s-.”
─Because it was a teaching I received from you.
“… … .”
After the extremely calm answer, silence fell over the surroundings for a moment.
Because I realized that those words were not lies, but were sincere.
No wonder, they remember.
The image of her fighting bravely during the terrorist attack….
So there was no cadet who did not believe that statement.
After this, the cadets, especially the boys who called themselves knight candidates, blushed.
They felt ashamed of their pride being shattered by the sight of someone who seemed more solid and courageous than them.
And after hearing her words and checking his disciples’ reactions, Lee Han nodded.
“As expected, a model student. I like that answer.”
“lol.”
“Still, it’s a B+.”
“yes?”
“It’s a little short of getting an A.”
“Ugh… .”
Levy’s eyes shone pitifully like a puppy that had been rained on, and Lee Han just smiled.
* * *
… What Lee Han wanted to hear from the cadets was their determination and attitude towards fighting.
To put it extremely, it’s a situation where we don’t know how many more monsters like Tourna and the Demon King will appear in the future.
Of course, it’s best not to confront these monsters, but people always have to consider the worst case scenario.
So today, Lee Han showed it.
How strong you are.
I wasn’t trying to brag, I was just showing off.
There may be worse threats to you in the future.
Even though it’s concerning that the kids are dying, shouldn’t we be satisfied since they’ve definitely gotten their vaccinations?
“… Me too.”
It’s not just children who get vaccinated.
Lee Han, didn’t he also receive strong vaccinations from the Empire?
‘It was definitely too much, no, it was reckless.’
I don’t regret fighting the Tower itself, but I admit that the process was reckless.
I fought based on my emotions and almost died.
If anything had gone wrong with the plan, he would have died.
…in vain.
‘I should reflect on myself.’
It’s not just the kids who need to be criticized, he needs to be criticized himself too.
I almost died so pathetically… .
“Hehehe, you’re doing very well sir. So don’t blame yourself too much!”
“… … .”
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“…Maid, please stop reading my mind.”
“I can’t do that?”
“… … .”
“lol.”
She, Leila Winter, with her innocent smile, hovered around him, offering words of comfort, while Lee Han scratched his cheek in a trembling manner.
I always think about it, but it seems like there’s nothing I can hide from this maid.
“-But, sir. You said you were blessed by a fairy?”
“… … .”
“that’s right?”
“That, that….”
… In an instant, Lee Han’s body stiffened and cold sweat flowed down his body.
Why?
Why does it sting so much?
Even though he was facing the usual bright smile, Lee Han felt intimidated for some reason.
‘Why am I like this?’
Should I say that it’s like the tension you feel when you get caught stealing?
…either way.
‘I think it’s early…?’
Lee Han wondered what he should say.
But soon.
‘No, let’s go out confidently!’
Yeah, maybe I could get a blessing from a fairy?
Above all, she must not know in what way she has been blessed… .
“Miss Irene said, crying, that she had been kissed by a fairy….”
“… … .”
…there was a loose-lipped chick around.
“Hmm… .”
“… … .”
Lee Han was speechless as if he had become a stone statue.
Silent.
Even though he clearly had no relationship with her, Lee Han felt like a sinner in front of her.
‘Ah, is it sadder that we have no relationship?’
It was a moment that made me feel a bit gloomy… .
“Haha, sir, why are you doing that? I’m not angry.”
“?”
“I’m sorry for being so mean, sir. But there was something I wanted to confirm. And I think I confirmed it!”
“??”
“Knights often fall in love with fairies. But I don’t think that’s the case for you, sir.”
“…yes?”
Although Lee Han kept asking questions like an idiot, Layla had a look of satisfaction on her face.
She was the one who passed by him and smiled, and Lee Han couldn’t understand her emotional changes at all.
Bam.
“-And did you know that? The knight’s first kiss is not with a fairy.”
“Yes…?”
A whisper gently tickled his ear, and Lee Han opened his eyes wide.
I was wondering what that meant….
He wanted to ask her that, but Lee Han couldn’t bring himself to stop her.
“!!”
…because her cheeks were seen glowing red.
“… … … .”
After confirming this, Lee Han stood there blankly for a while, and then.
Boom!
… … He jumped into the nearby river.
Because the crazy hot heat was raging over him.
It’s still so hot that it makes my heart pound.
Yeah, it was because of the sweltering heat.
… it was summer.
Nice! So is the maid a fairy by chance.