Lark de Duron’s expression hardened.
‘… This rascal has definitely grown since he used to be.’
This guy was incredibly strong when I first got him about half a year ago.
Even then, Lark had to pour all his energy into fighting, but in the end, he was unable to gain the upper hand and even had to use his skills.
Because that was his specialty.
But now, I’m not sure if I can be on par with this thug by using my skills like I used to.
No, at least… .
‘Fighting with bare hands is now disadvantageous.’
In the past it was just sturdy, but now it is solid.
A bar like high-quality steel that has been tempered hundreds of times in high heat.
I never thought I could feel this kind of emotion from a person.
in other words.
‘This thug is not human.’
I thought he was a weird guy all along, but he’s evolved into something even weirder.
It was Lark who reminded us that bare-handed duels were something to be avoided.
… Of course, if a situation arises where I have to fight with my bare hands, I have absolutely no intention of avoiding it.
“Child, your eyes are really murderous.”
“… That’s not for you to say.”
Lark frowned and put away his spear.
Normally, he would not have put down his spear so obediently, but unfortunately, today, the person he had to aim his spear at was not a thug.
The ones he had to aim his spear at were a bunch of arrogant wizards who didn’t even know their place, and in order to get rid of them…
“Do you still think of me as a burden?”
─The cooperation of the thugs was essential.
The thug shrugged.
“I never called you a burden. What are you talking about?”
“You’re saying that when you said, ‘I’m going alone, so wait for me,’ that wasn’t ignoring me?”
“… Is it because it’s more comfortable to go alone?”
“That’s ignorance, you rascal!”
Lark ground his teeth.
The anger still hasn’t subsided.
But what’s even more annoying is that…
‘If this thug doesn’t cooperate, I won’t be able to climb the tower.’
As if he had just deflected a spear with his forehead, this thug had many strange talents.
Techniques such as making flowers bloom from a sword or flying the body like an arrow.
also.
‘The art of walking on the sky…’
I understand the general principles of the technique, but such a technique must have been a delicate technique that was not suitable for someone who had mastered speculation.
‘It would be to create a foothold by delicately spraying power.’
However, it cannot be a difficult technique for a journalist who has mastered speculation techniques to write.
Because using the explosive power within the body to release power was the basic fighting method of knights.
Such a delicate technique would be extremely difficult to use.
so.
“Take me, you rascal.”
“… Isn’t the way you ask for something too presumptuous?”
“… … .”
“Okay, that’s fine. Don’t just ask, show me more. Is it worth taking me with you?”
“… … Don’t regret it.”
Phew!
Lark threw down the window again.
* * *
The spear that stabbed without hesitation seemed to be approaching in a simple straight line, but it was creating countless changes.
Should I say that it seems like it will chase me no matter what direction it goes in?
As expected.
Kang!
‘-Again?’
Lee Han was hit by a spear again.
At first, he didn’t want to get hit by the window on purpose.
I dodged it but still got hit.
Even Lee Han, who has exceptional sense and quick movements, has difficulty avoiding this spear move.
‘Isn’t it true that precision is more accurate than any machine?’
Lee Han seemed to know why he couldn’t avoid that window.
It wasn’t because of any special mystery or speculation.
It was simply because the sophistication and skill of the spearman’s spear was so extreme that no one dared imitate it.
‘It’s not just shouting. It’s highly calculated.’
It was not a simple swing, but a strike that could not be avoided even if one tried to avoid it, as it used all the joints in the body, including the hand, elbow, shoulder, and back, at the same time.
While Lee Han emphasized the ‘function’ of the body rather than technique, that guy seemed to have invested everything into ‘skill’.
It was the complete opposite of Lee Han, and it was a level of perfection that no one could even dream of imitating.
But what is more amazing than the perfection of technology is.
‘Reading the numbers.’
The guy was smart.
If you often see articles like this one and think of them as ‘intuitive knights’, that is, the type who fights using their superior physical abilities, superior five senses, and combat experience compared to others, then it was clear that this guy was a type called a ‘strategic knight’.
Those who treat battles as if they were playing Go or chess.
And Lee Han found this strategic type even more difficult than the intuitive type.
This is especially true when you consider that one of the important elements in a duel between warriors of similar skill is the ability to fight.
and,
‘This guy is at least a Grand Master.’
I thought that the skill of the chess player was on the level of a grand master.
To that extent, Lee Han was helpless and allowed the bastard to attack him.
But no matter what, there’s something I don’t understand….
‘Is it possible to read my movements so perfectly?’
I can see that the window-reading skills of the window-reader are excellent.
But Lee Han opened his eyes wide as he saw the blade chasing him with great fear.
The skill of predicting where one will move can be like that.
but.
‘I think this is not at the level of prediction, but rather at the level of foresight?’
Predicting the future.
The window was pointed in the direction he was headed next, enough to make him think.
Feeling this, Lee Han became convinced.
There is something else special about the window cleaner.
Maximus, as the champion of the North possessed the power of the celestial shaman, this fierce spearman possesses some similar ‘function’.
And as he recalled the spearman’s abilities that he had seen while breaking through the Red Mountains for four and a half days, Lee Han thought he had a rough idea of what the guy’s abilities were.
“… You have really nice ‘eyes’.”
“… … .”
“It doesn’t seem like a [mystery], but is it a special vision or technique passed down from Galahad?”
“… As expected, you’re quite perceptive despite your appearance.”
“Hey, don’t keep talking about my looks. You seem like someone who discriminates against people based on their appearance….”
“… … Hmm, I guess I was wrong about that.”
“You surprisingly know how to apologize?”
“If you don’t want to look like an ignorant person, your lord said you must learn to admit your mistakes.”
Percussion.
The guy rolled down the window.
And so.
“Have you ever heard of the mystery of [Cheonlian]?”
“Huh? Hmm, I think I’ve heard of it before… .”
Although it was a sudden remark, Lee Han hesitated for a moment at the question that showed no hostility before nodding his head.
“You can clearly see a thousand miles ahead….”
“Eyes that can see 244 miles.”
“… … .”
“Why is that?”
“…Please, write in kilometers, you idiot.”
“?”
Lee Han felt like his blood pressure was going to rise.
* * *
There are many [mysteries] in the world.
Although there are few people who possess mysteries, the types of mysteries are as numerous as the stars.
There are many mysteries in the world, and many people are fascinated by the power of these mysteries.
Just by looking at the fact that Greg, who was captured by Lee Han, devoted his entire life to extorting the mystery, we can see how valuable the mystery is.
However, while there are those who want to obtain the mystery by using even such lowly means, there are also upright people who study the mystery itself and come up with the idea of ‘how about utilizing it technically?’
For example.
“Galahad has always been serious about sublimating mystery into technology. Of course, the research process itself was difficult, and even if there were results, only a very small number of people could learn it.”
“So there are at least a few people who have learned it?”
“Yes. Especially, it is a basic skill that all the previous knight commanders of Galahad must learn.”
“Isn’t the standard too high?”
“How dare you become the Commander of Galahad’s Knights when you can’t even do that! Of course you have to learn it.”
“… … .”
… It was a part that made me understand why Galahad’s knights were so strong.
‘It’s only natural that he’s strong since he only accepts kids who have the potential to learn such nonsense.’
Compared to that, what is the silver lion… .
‘Oh my, there’s really no answer there.’
There is a gap that cannot be compared even if you try to compare them.
When Lee Han was about to click his tongue, saying that his chest felt suffocated just thinking about his job, Lark continued speaking.
“The total number of mysteries that Galahad has successfully embodied through his skills is 31. Of course, no one has mastered all of these visions, and those who have mastered even one or two of them are truly remarkable.”
“How many did you learn?”
“There are seven.”
“… Now that I think about it, you were just bragging about yourself?”
“Didn’t you ask first, you thug!”
“Okay, I see you’ve learned some amazing tricks.”
“… I don’t think that’s something you should say.”
When he saw it, he was even more amazed at how the guy was still fine even though he had been hit by his own spear.
Even if I didn’t have any [life] in me, it was humiliating to not have a single scar.
Lark continued, trying hard to hide his anger.
“…Also, even though I have mastered seven, most of the mysteries I have mastered are concentrated in the eyes. I have mastered all five arts in my eyes.”
“Hmm, somehow.”
There was a reason why Lee Han thought his eyes were special.
The reason why I was able to come to the center without getting lost even once.
I think I know a way to find my way without getting confused at all, even if I encounter fog or an earthquake or the terrain changes.
‘It’s just a mixture of Cheonlian and this and that.’
Hmm…
“Do your eyes get red and do you get something like a bead around your pupils?”
“…What nonsense are you talking about?”
“… … There is something like that.”
You can tell at a glance that it’s of that type.
Insight is increased, and the ability to predict opponents’ movements and observe the surrounding environment is enhanced, as well as dynamic vision is greatly improved.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could just copy our opponents’ skills and vent our frustrations there?
‘… The northern guy, and this kid too, why do they have so many cheat keys?’
One guy is born with a talent for Hercules, while the other one has the ultimate weapon, the eye, in his possession.
really….
“Life is really like this. Do people without talent want to live with injustice?”
“… … .”
“Why do you look like that?”
“… … .”
Phew!
Kwajik!
“Why are you arguing again?”
“… You blocked it.”
“Should I stop it then?”
“…under.”
It was the spearman who stabbed the window again, and Lee Han could only frown, wondering why he was suddenly acting like this.
… Lark was convinced.
‘This scoundrel is a beast.’
Lark read every move and action of the bastard.
According to His Majesty Blake, it was none other than Lark who possessed a special eye that he even named the ‘[Third Eye]’.
He dared to say that nothing could escape his eyes.
But… .
‘You’re showing a reaction speed that escapes my sight?’
It wasn’t a human reaction speed.
That is, the guy grumbled with himself a few times and eventually got used to his speed.
As you fight, you will probably gradually become more responsive to his attacks, and at some point you will even be able to counter them.
But, with this guy talking about talent, it’s going to be a huge problem for Lacroix.
‘That’s not even funny!’
I am sure.
That thug
‘I’ve seen articles about intuition, but this is the first time I’ve seen an article about a beast… .’
I’m saying this is the first time in my life I’ve seen this type of article.
Lark frowned, thinking that he never thought he would ever feel such admiration from another person.
… … because I didn’t want to admit that I was impressed.
* * *
There were a few grumbles, but now it was time to move on.
It wasn’t because of the problem that the vacation was almost over.
‘There’s nothing good about staying here too long.’
Even though the empire is in ruins and the Yellow Turban Rebellion could appear at any time, the empire is still an empire.
Those madmen who have maintained an empire for a thousand years on this vast continent.
The most populous country on the continent with a population of approximately 500 million.
The population is a thug, and if they were determined, they would surely find out that they are part of the Pendragons.
And that wasn’t what Lee Han wanted.
hani.
‘Only the top of the tower can be quickly built and then disappear.’
For that reason alone.
“I guess I have to carry you up there… .”
“… … This is terrible.”
“I have something to say, you punk.”
I don’t like it, but I can’t help it.
I hate to admit it, but this guy’s skills are extraordinary.
If you take it with you, it will also help save time.
“I’ll build the magic tower before the sun rises.”
Wince!
“… … .”
“… Hey, kid. You can play the fainting game, but if you keep doing it, your mouth will fall off.”
“… … .”
“Well, we’re going now, so do whatever you want. I’m sorry for making things look rough.”
Lee Han didn’t exactly attack her, but he felt bad for being the one who caused her to faint, so he honestly apologized and planned to leave.
Because their presence would only be inconvenient.
So when Lee Han was about to turn around-.
“-Ma, if you’re going to the magic tower, then going to the sky might not be a good way… .”
“…?”
“There’s a powerful defensive spell placed in front of the Magic Tower. You can’t break through it unless you’re a magician. So, if you want to get in… .”
“… … .”
“… If you want to hear what’s next, you, it’s a paid service… .”
“… Do you see this guy?”
This little guy-.
“Can you give me a discount on the price? I don’t have much money….”
He knows how to do business.
