‘This has better expandability than I thought?’
A gathering of strength, imitating what a gentleman called Max did.
The framework is in the sound of the sword, but the way it is utilized will bring about countless changes depending on each individual’s ability.
Either by pulling out lightning or thread, or something like that.
‘-Containing starlight.’
Lee Han was a little amused by the fact that the technique of imitating the human was not as bad as he had thought.
I guess….
‘I wonder if I can do more?’
Because I think we’ll be able to create a lot of fun technologies in the future.
…what.
… … Phew… .
I don’t think it will work right now though.
“Well, it’s hard to maintain because you’re not used to it, you little blackie. How do you maintain such difficulty? Is this also a talent?”
“…You might as well swear.”
“why?”
“I find it quite frustrating that you act like you don’t really know.”
Roen, he was ridiculous.
If you say you lack talent when you improvise a skill that is clearly superior to your own swordsmanship, what would you be?
‘I understand why other people swear at me…’
Roen began to reflect on himself as he realized why his allies and enemies had been glaring at him whenever they fought him.
I wondered if my past self was not only a mess as a commander, but also a failure as a person.
It couldn’t have been anything other than great mirror therapy.
* * *
Despite many things going on, the duel lasted a full 80 minutes.
I thought it might be too long for a duel, but since they weren’t just fighting with swords and axes, it was also long.
Is it commonly called a sword of argument?
Lee Han and Roen fought not only physically, but also through language and communication.
The idea was to find a new direction by pointing out each other’s shortcomings and shortcomings.
“If you rush at me with a sword, I will block you like this and immediately strike your head with an axe.”
“I’ll just spill it and stab you in the throat.”
“… Hmm, should we actually try it?”
“… … Is this a thesis?”
“It’s a practical discussion, isn’t it?”
“…Just because something is called a thesis doesn’t mean it becomes a thesis.”
As we continued to argue fiercely like this, and kept facing each other until we were dead, time passed by in an instant.
And of course after the duel.
“The problem with the stamina consumption due to swordsmanship is that it indiscriminately wastes strength. If you could use swordsmanship delicately like you do when you use a sword, the duration would be much longer. In fact, if you are learning the fighting method, it would be easy to learn the trick, but you haven’t learned the fighting method, right, Instructor. Hmm, if you want, would you like to learn the basics of the fighting method right now? If you are the instructor, you may be able to learn the trick in a short period of time… .”
“Arthur. If you learn that now, you won’t be able to do anything.”
“… That’s true too.”
Revival.
They reviewed the couplet while giving each other appropriate advice that they needed.
“You don’t have any weaknesses. It’s no exaggeration to say that you’re already a master in swordsmanship, and your movements and judgment are top-notch. If there’s a problem, it’s that your concentration is limited? To put it nicely, it means that you’re good at concentrating on your opponent, but it could also mean that once you’re immersed, you don’t look around. Well, in a one-on-one situation, even that weakness could be an advantage.”
“Do you mean fix it or leave it alone?”
“It means to make sure that you are on and off. If you can do that, you won’t have any particular shortcomings. … Oh, but there is one. The problem is that you are too ‘perfect.’”
“…Is this a pun?”
“No, really. The problem is that you try too hard to be perfect.”
“Are you trying to make it perfect?”
“To put it another way, being perfect means living a orthodox life. This also means that you are following the path that others have walked, and if that happens, you will lack ideas and unexpectedness. And it is quite easy to attack someone who lacks unexpectedness.”
“… … .”
“I don’t know if you’ll ever become a monster who can split the sea with a single sword, but unless you do, the problems I pointed out will come back to haunt you at some point.”
“…I will make sure to remember that.”
Some might take it as gossip, but the guy listened to his story seriously.
As if something is off the mark.
And that point is.
“If I were to fight someone like an instructor, I would probably panic and lose.”
“me?”
“There is no one as unexpected and unique as the instructor.”
“Am I okay?”
“…I hope you don’t go around saying things like that.”
“?”
They were having such a meaningful time, and when the curtain of night began to close in on them, they put down their weapons.
“How, it’s so late, do you want to sleep?”
“No. I don’t want to be an ignorant person.”
“You don’t even look good together….”
“…What on earth do you think of me?”
“Are you sure you won’t get hurt if I tell you?”
“… … Just don’t listen.”
“haha!”
Of course, it has a different kind of teasing feel to it.
He looks like a piece of ice, but he’s strangely human.
‘He’s not a bad guy.’
He is human, makes mistakes, and has his own clumsy sides.
also.
“I hope I can see ‘that’ thing next time. The thing that growls inside you.”
“!!!!”
There are some unnecessarily affectionate corners.
His eyes widened in surprise.
As if asking how I knew.
“I just know it intuitively.”
“Are you saying this based on intuition alone?”
“My intuition has become more sensitive recently.”
Whether it was because he felt it while fighting, or because his senses had become more acute as he leveled up, Lee Han sensed that a ‘very large beast’ was sleeping inside Geumdungi.
A little smaller than the Grand Duke’s beast I saw at the academy the other day…
But that black beast’s power is something that can never be ignored.
“… That’s a mystical level of intuition.”
“I find it strange, but anyway, it’s just a reaction to your emotions getting stronger, right? If I’m not mistaken, it seems like you’re really not listening to me… You’re raising a dangerous guy.”
“… … If you tell me to buy some medicine right now, I think I’ll get over it.”
“Thank goodness I’m not a pharmacist.”
Lee Han laughed at him teasingly, and the boy’s expression became more and more serious.
Perhaps it’s embarrassing that the secret has been revealed.
But himself.
“Don’t worry, I won’t tell you where I’m going.”
Fortunately, I had no interest in revealing secrets that others wanted to keep hidden.
“And what do I gain by threatening you?”
“I’m quite rich, so I can solve problems with money.”
“Are you saying you’re rich with your own mouth? … Stop it, what are you going to do with the money I’ve received?”
“I am willing to give you this much.”
“Have you ever seen such an insolent guy…?”
Lee Han glared at the arrogant black man who was raising five fingers.
How can this guy see people and try to buy them with money…!
“For reference, this means 50,000 gold coins.”
“… … .”
“For 50,000 gold pieces, you could probably buy a small estate with a vineyard and decent taxes.”
“… He really was rich.”
… … There was no denying that it was a considerable amount of money.
-To cut to the chase, Lee Han rejected his offer.
It would be a lie if I said I wasn’t greedy after hearing the huge amount of money, but I felt like if I took that money, I would have a painful neck tie.
‘It’s already hard being tied to one person’s leash, so I don’t want to be tied to another person’s leash.’
So, it must have been a wise decision for Lee Han.
‘… Should I have just taken five hundred?’
Still, it is undeniable that there is some regret.
[Crunch!]
“… What a vicious cat.”
While he was chewing on that regret, he heard the howl of a ‘beast’ threatening him.
It was said that it was normal for the black man not to be able to hear, but strangely enough, it was in his ears.
‘Did you say he was the Black King?’
Its presence and sound were clearly audible.
The mystery that Lionel keeps.
That was the mystery that came from the Lion King, and the power that was said to be equal to Galahad’s magic sword and the kingdom’s Auror users.
‘There can’t be two beasts like that in the North, right? If there were, they would have left on their own long ago… Then is that perhaps a [Return Perk]?’
Lee Han judged that the Black King originated from the North, but was not the ‘current one’.
If there had been multiple such forces, it would be more surprising that the North has not yet declared independence.
So, I think it is highly likely that it is a ‘piece of the future’ rather than the present.
One of the most common regressor cliches is that they come back in time and bring one of their most powerful powers with them as a bonus, so maybe that’s it?
‘Hmm, is the reason it’s weakened due to some kind of penalty?’
However, the power that was supposedly from the future was not that great.
‘Weak, compared to what the Archduke has.’
It was only a fleeting feeling, but the Black King, who had achieved natural unity with the Archduke, was overwhelmingly strong.
Even Maximus couldn’t move, and even Lee Han, who only felt its presence, felt chills to the liver, so that says it all.
However, compared to that, the beast inside the black one was noticeably weak, even though it seemed fierce.
Compared to the Grand Duke, is there a gap like that between a cat and a lion?
… Well, even if it’s weak.
“It looks like I’ll have to risk my life if I fight that guy. Hmm, I wondered why I quit so abruptly in our first fight, but now that I look at it, I guess I was afraid that ferocious guy would go berserk. You’re actually considerate despite your appearance.”
“… I’m asking again, but what do you usually think of me, Instructor?”
“A prince from a common noble family?”
“… … .”
… … What does nobility mean to this person?
Roen was simply dumbfounded by the hatred for the nobility that came so naturally as if he was breathing.
* * *
Cheeeeek!!
After the training, a late dinner began.
A generous portion of pork was served on a high-quality charcoal and cast-iron grill provided by an acquaintance.
The amount of prepared meat is only 15 kg.
For reference, 10kg of this was enough for Lee Han to eat alone.
Chewy…!
The pork fat met the hot charcoal and gave off a delicious smell.
As my friend said, the quality of the meat is good, so it must be a good pig with no gamey smell at all.
‘Surprisingly, everything that could be developed has developed.’
The kingdom surprisingly had a developed livestock industry, and since the land area was large, meat was also relatively cheap.
In the case of cattle, they were often turned into monsters while being raised, so they were considered a high-quality food item and were only served on the tables of nobles. Perhaps because of this, commoners tended to consume pork more often than expensive cattle.
Well, considering that it is usually made with bacon or ham or sausage of the ham type, it is true that eating it raw like this is an unfamiliar method even in the kingdom.
“It’s a Bavarian-style grill. I’ve heard that Bavarians eat raw meat like this. I heard it’s for stamina and nutrition, but I’m surprised you’re interested in other cultures.”
“… It’s not really like that.”
Lee Han was surprised that he had become an intellectual who even accepted the culture of a mysterious race.
I just received a gift of high-quality meat raised on acorns from a meat restaurant owner I know well, and I was eating it like this for the first time in a while to reminisce, but it seems there was a strange misunderstanding.
“Oh, I see. I thought there was someone else who came to this world besides me. I was mistaken… .”
“… … .”
… Why don’t I recognize the person from another world who is right in front of me?
Unfortunately, even though he was given a clear hint to find his fellow countryman, the wizard chick just nodded his head, convinced by himself.
‘When will he really notice?’
At this point, I’m curious.
I wonder how long this will last.
“Eat plenty. Here, wrap it in vegetables and eat it.”
“Wow, there’s a wrap culture here too?”
“I don’t know either.”
“Wow! So that’s the method you found, Instructor?! You’re a genius…!”
“…Is it something that deserves that much praise?”
“Yes, very much!”
“… … .”
… I have a suspicion that maybe they are doing this on purpose.
Even so, you still don’t know even though I gave you such a big hint?
‘Is this a romance novel-style curse?’
I cautiously guess that it might be similar to the fact that the female protagonists in romance novels sometimes act like fallen persimmon trees.
“Wow! This is delicious! This dish made with radish is also great!”
“… Okay, as long as it tastes good, that’s fine.”
Yeah, so what if the kid is a little lacking?
Just be nice and eat well.
Lee Han shook his head and silently grilled the meat, saying that it would have been a more satisfying sight if it weren’t for the ordering party.
“… … .”
“Why? It doesn’t suit your taste?”
“… No. It’s delicious.”
“But your expression is a bit strange.”
“… It’s just that it feels strange. The act of eating so peacefully with someone… .”
“… … .”
It was ambiguous how to react to this part, and Lee Han didn’t say anything else.
“Come on, eat some more meat, and eat some vegetables and pickles too. It’ll be delicious.”
“Yes, it’s delicious.”
“You too are ordinary.”
“I never thought someone would take care of me, I feel very lucky today!”
“…Why are all my disciples so sad?”
Every time I took care of it, I felt like I was stepping on a landmine, so I just let out a sigh.
still.
“Master, it’s really delicious!”
“… Yeah, you eat a lot too.”
“Master, please don’t just roast it and eat some. Should I feed it to you?”
“No, I’m eating from time to time, so you eat a lot.”
“……yes.”
It makes me happy to see the kids enjoying the food.
Is this what a parent feels like?
“Isn’t that the heart of a chef?”
“…Maid, please stop using poison.”
“Hehe, I can’t do that, ah.”
“… … .”
“iced coffee.”
“…ah.”
I felt like I had to accept it, so I put Leila’s favor in my mouth.
… … It’s delicious.
At that moment, I started to think that it was strangely twice as delicious as what I had cooked myself.
“-Instructor.”
“huh?”
The black dog who had been eating well brought up an unexpected story.
As if giving money for a meal.
“It may be a sudden story, but the purpose of my visit today is not just to share information.”
“?”
“In the future, the instructor may be involved in quite a headache.”
“… Are you still a bit caught up in it?”
“That’s a different story. That’s true, too-.”
“… … .”
… Through the following story, Lee Han was able to understand why the guy insisted on using the phrase ‘a headache.’
surely.
“The temple, the ‘Inquisitor’ will be watching the instructor.”
… religious persuasion is a bit confusing.
