Veil, the vice-captain of the Red Eagle Knights, is a collateral member of House Tristan.
However, that does not mean that he was a parachute who became vice-captain through the power of bloodline.
On the contrary, he worked even harder because he was a collateral branch, and even the Marquis acknowledged how much hardship he had endured in order to obtain the position of Vice-Captain on his own.
The position of Vice-Captain of the Red Blood Squad was not something that could be held solely by bloodline or background, but was a position that depended solely on the individual’s strength and honor.
In that sense, Veil is proud of his skills, and the world calls him ‘Tristan’s Red Owl’ and evaluates him as a knight who will represent a generation, or even an era.
… Well, there were seven representatives including him.
Galahad’s Rage
Lionel’s Black Lion.
The white lion of Pandragan.
The Swan of Lohengrin.
Tristan’s Owl.
Modred’s fighting dog.
Agravaine’s wild horse.
Those who love rankings say that there are seven young knights who represent the present age that cannot be left out, but Veil knows that this is all nonsense.
In fact, for Bale, who had met white lions, swans, and wild horses, it was full of disappointment.
Arrogant fools who are nothing more than a face.
That was Veil’s assessment.
The only people he acknowledges or acknowledges as being better than him are Hwangrang and Heuksaja, and they are clearly talents that represent the times.
The ‘strength’ that could not be expressed with just overwhelming skill and talent when we met the day before was something that no other knight could ever match.
But still, the veil did not break.
Although he may be behind those two now, I firmly believe that his talent is comparable to theirs and that he will reach them someday.
In some ways, what might be greater than talent was his unwavering spirit and confidence.
… But, that kind of guy.
‘What, what is that?’
Beyond a moment of shock, I was overwhelmed.
“Two, you broke the speculation net?!”
A fighting net.
It was one of the arcane arts possessed only by the prestigious knight order, like a net of speculative power that could only be used when thirty or more knights gathered together.
It is a force that strangles, suppresses, and cannot be escaped, ultimately severing the prey’s breath.
It is a skill that can kill most monsters instantly without even being able to breathe just by applying pressure.
And if this speculative net were spread by a hundred people, it would theoretically become a net that could oppress even thousands of soldiers.
But.
“The speculation net is broken?!”
“This is crazy!”
“Don’t break ranks! Throw your spears!!”
Break the speculative net with individual ability.
A chilling shock covered the knights, but it was only a moment of confusion.
The red-blooded men desperately threw their spears, hiding their confusion.
Even though the speculative network has been broken, it is true that they are still overwhelming.
But.
Percussion!
“… ??”
“… … ?”
“…Is this a dream?”
How many times do I have to be surprised today?
The knights stared blankly at the sky, or rather, at empty space.
-[Can humans, other than wizards, really fly in the sky?]
These were the words of a wise man, and they were bound to be sentences filled with profound philosophy.
Because it contained the meaning that humans should not dare to go against the laws of nature.
But… .
“So, instead of flying, you just have to walk…?”
Veil knew he was mumbling like an idiot even as he spoke, but he had no choice but to do so now.
Tamar! Tamar!!
A man walks on air.
Before the wondrous sight, Veil felt for the first time something akin to awe.
It was a moment of witnessing the great spectacle of attempting the impossible and making the impossible possible.
“shit!”
Veil drew his sword, feeling both ashamed and dumbfounded that he had felt such awe from anyone but the Marquis.
I also think.
‘Ha, if only the situation weren’t like this, he’s someone I’d like to have a serious conversation with.’
My heart flutters as I watch this strange man, who is not only full of amazing talent like I felt from The Wicked and the Black Lion, but also full of fresh ideas and a sense of novelty.
There must be someone who doesn’t want to be taught… .
of course.
‘I guess now is not the time to say that.’
Pfft!
The veil’s sword swung at the man walking on air.
* * *
Phew!!
Crunch!
Paat-!
A sword coming towards me.
Flying spears and daggers.
The first thing that comes to mind is Dosan Geomrim.
As I watched the bloody blades pouring down to kill him, a situational example came to mind.
But he.
Percussion!
I had absolutely no intention of dying easily.
Soaring through the air.
It moves freely within a range of about 4 to 5 meters, not giving the opponent time to estimate the distance and space.
– Walking in thin air.
As I jump over the obstacles packed with people in one breath and go far away, it feels like the limitations of distance and obstacles have completely disappeared.
The body is free from the entanglements of the world and is infinitely free.
It was such a great thing for a man to fly in the sky.
But unfortunately, it didn’t seem like it would last long.
‘This consumes a lot of stamina.’
Although it is not to the extent of the Plum Blossom Sword Technique, the Air Step is also a technique that consumes a lot of stamina.
The trick is not to simply radiate force, but to spread the force widely to create a proper foothold.
With this trick, it may seem like you’re walking on air, but in reality, it’s more like you’re quickly creating footholds and kicking them away.
So it was clear that it was a technology that wouldn’t be used for a long time, so slowly.
‘It starts here and it’s all destroyed!’
Lee Han suddenly turned his body upside down and kicked the air hard.
Phew!
What he wants is an acceleration that his opponent can’t even counter, and a momentary preparation to clench his fist and concentrate his strength.
The trick is the same as before.
It is the same principle as the air step, but the difference from the air step is only-!
‘Cheers!’
It may be that it has changed from a means of evasion to a means of attack.
Gooooooo…!
Lee Han extended his fist, expanding the range of power of the Baekboshin Kwon infinitely, and even though his fist did not touch the ground, it caused an amazing phenomenon.
Kwaaaaang!!
“Euuuuugh?!”
“Mom, my body…!”
“What is this pressure-?”
About twenty people who were under the influence of the Ilsun Baekbo Shinkwon lost control of their bodies.
A feeling as if my shoulders and head were being crushed at once!
It was as if the ‘palm of the Buddha’ from some martial arts movie had been spread out into a fist.
However, its power is insufficient.
There’s no way around it. This was just a blow that dispersed the force strongly, and it was a means that gave up on destructive power because the force was not concentrated on one point.
So the current punch was just a grab that stopped the knights’ movements for about two seconds.
“-Aren’t you avoiding it?”
“!!!”
But those two seconds were enough time for him to run wild.
Crunch.
He held a sword in his right hand and an axe in his left and swung them without mercy.
A nameless, almost manipulative swing.
It’s so simple, but who would do it?
“Hey, stop it!!”
Can you stop this mess?
Boom, and those who were hit by his sword and axe were sent flying far away.
Even though they were clearly hit by armor and shields, they were sent flying with a strong impact as if they had been hit by a giant war hammer, and those who were sent flying ended up going limp with the pain of their insides being shaken.
“Eww!”
“Whoa… .”
Some tried to stand up, but the shock was not easily relieved, and more than five forces were neutralized in an instant.
“Inooooooohh!”
But a knight is a knight.
Those who quickly recovered from the shock of the Baekboshin Kwon wielded their swords and spears without hesitation.
It was an extraordinary swordplay and spearmanship.
Some swordsmanship displayed snake-like curves, while others displayed drill-like thrusts.
It is a technique of the highest level, with traces of effort put into it every day, with no missed days.
Lee Han has the skills of those strong people.
“Ahhhhhhh!”
He faced them with all his might, roaring.
Tingle tingle…!
The knights who had been striking at Yi Han felt a tingling sensation all over their bodies and became dull for a moment.
The amazing spirit he displayed.
Phew!
With the spirit of a lion after death, Lee Han swung his sword, and his blow clashed with the swords and spears that were coming at him, creating a ray of light.
As if there was no intention of avoiding it in the first place.
Kuuuung!
A huge concentric circle created by the simultaneous strikes of the six knights and the clash of Lee Han’s sword and axe.
Gurrrrung…!
The ground shook as the combined power, skill, and will collided, and eventually a thick layer of dust like fog settled over them.
It was so bad that it was hard to see in front of us, and many soldiers who were watching from afar lost their strength in their legs and fell down.
“Hey, back off!”
As the dust cloud made it impossible to see ahead, the knights retreated, fearing that they would attack each other, and a deep silence ensued, as if a lull had occurred.
… …Whaaaaah.
Gradually, the dust cleared and the figures of the six knights who had clashed with Yihan were revealed, and the red-blooded eagles glared.
That would be the case.
“Cough… .”
The sight of six knights falling.
Among those who fell was Zeon, who was ranked third within the Knights, which caused them even greater shock.
They are not the type of people who would be taken advantage of so easily.
dump…!
Zeon and the knights were staggering and falling, and Zeon, who was barely able to lift his head without letting go of his strength, was the only one who was able to do so by simply bending his knees.
But… strangely, there was no sign of humiliation on Zeon’s face.
Instead, what you see is.
“… … Why, why didn’t you avoid it?”
It was a question.
He asked countless questions that were fraught with doubt.
Jeon realized it himself after experiencing Lee Han’s skills firsthand.
He was not only strong, but also agile, and could evade and defeat them one by one without having to confront them directly.
Yet he managed to counter all six of their attacks with his entire body.
Because of that.
… Gulp.
Because he showed foolishness that even led to injury.
A line of blood dripping from the corner of the mouth.
That also meant that he wasn’t able to fully absorb the shock of their sudden attack.
Jeon did not think of Lee Han as an attacker or an insulter to the Marquis, and asked the question only as a knight.
Why did you act so foolishly?
Okay then.
“-You’re asking the obvious. I said I came ‘to fight’. And the man said let’s fight, so we can’t avoid each other’s attacks. With all our might… , we have to fight head-on like a tiger or a lion to make it meaningful.”
“… … .”
It was Lee Han who spoke as if he was rebuking him, asking him why he was asking such an obvious question like an idiot, and Jeon was at a loss for words, forgetting even the intense pain.
… but lost.
“Ha, yeah, I see! That’s a fight. That’s a knight’s duel…!!”
‘Be brave like a lion.’ ‘Be clever like a wolf.’
‘As aggressive as a bear.’ ‘As persistent as an eagle.’
‘…with honor like a dragon.’
There were countless phrases that defined knightly duels, and Zeon was raised to be educated that knightly combat should be like that.
But how many people will uphold such justice?
How many people were there who did not hesitate to commit cowardly acts in the face of competition?
The reality is that there are many people who do not even have honor, who frown and do not even spare the means of an assassin.
But, there is a man right in front of me who faithfully follows that phrase.
The honor of the dragon and the cleverness of the wolf are not visible.
However, he is brave, reckless, and persistent.
A man with the heart of a lion, the uprightness of a bear, and the spirit of an eagle… no, he could not help but be a ‘knight.’
So, Zeon.
“… Next time, let’s have a one-on-one fight. Right now, there are too many people.”
“Yeah, until then, make the spear a bit sharper. It’s too straight now.”
“Haha! Okay, let me show you something even more fierce, ahahahaha… .”
dump….
Zeon has fallen.
But he laughed heartily until he fainted, and the smile still remained on his lips.
It couldn’t be anything other than a refreshing smile, as he unleashed all his power and fought a fight that was more than satisfying.
“… … … .”
Gulp… .
-A silence of a different kind occurred when the dust had thickly spread.
What is this?
Boom! Kwung!
The heart rates of those who heard Zeon and his conversation increased.
As my heart beats faster, I grip the weapon in my hand with more strength and hear the sound of metal bending.
When was it that I last encountered such a strong enemy?
This must be the first time I’ve encountered such courage and unyielding spirit.
A fairy tale-like moment where the literature of chivalry or poetry of military exploits becomes reality… .
“─What? Aren’t you coming?”
“under….”
If at this moment your heart doesn’t swell, then you are not worthy of being called a knight or a man.
Even though they clearly had an enemy who would never cease his anger before their eyes, the red-blooded eagles seemed unable to hate that dignified man.
It was a heart-pounding feeling that even made hatred fade, because it reminded me that they were ‘knights’.
Hwaaaaak!
“… … ?”
The momentum changed abruptly.
Lee Han moistened his dry lips and opened his eyes halfway.
These guys… . Suddenly, their ‘carelessness’ disappeared.
‘Why are you guys suddenly like this?’
When we clashed, I felt that these guys were angry at him, but they were taking him lightly.
Of course, how can a hundred people be afraid of one person?
So, Lee Han planned to take advantage of their moment of carelessness and subdue them one by one.
But I don’t know now.
I don’t know why these guys… .
‘Is the oil properly poured in?’
The fire is on.
I can tell just by looking at the mist rising from his eyes.
They will not let their guard down against him any longer.
I will swing the blade with all my might, no, more than all my might, and risk everything.
To overcome yourself.
Hmm… … .
Are you upset because your colleague got hurt?
