#355
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355
A few days later, the day of the decisive battle dawned. Helmut wore a helmet that covered his face.
A fight with a lot at stake. If Helmut wins, Basor will favor the one who proves himself with the sword, but if not, Basor will not help him.
The 2nd prince said so.
Those watching this match had to not know Helmut’s face until the moment the result was confirmed.
‘The prerequisite is victory.’
Those words will definitely come true. My mind was calm and calm. Like being immersed in silence before an angry storm in the distance.
Helmut prepared as if he were going to a training ground. Area tapped his shoulder.
“Good luck.”
It was a voice that sounded calm. Helmut responded.
“of course.”
I can’t cast blessing magic or anything like that. Because competition must be fair.
“It’s time.”
Helmut and Area left the room side by side. Area just follows along as a spectator.
Since animals were not allowed in the Palma Knights building, Elaga and Igrel could not be together.
Of course, if they were secretly following us, that would be a different matter, but anyway, it was natural that we couldn’t take the animals with us.
[If you’re going to do this, win. Of course, it will be very difficult for you.]
Although Elaga’s sarcasm followed as a greeting, it was a rare positive sound coming from him.
Helmut left the room without replying. He soon separated from Area and entered the stage.
It was a sparring venue set up on one side of the Palma Knights’ training ground.
Luke Yeager also proved himself here against the Knights of Palma. It was the place where the new and youngest Knight Commander of Palma was born.
For Luke Yeager, it was also a position that always meant victory.
‘The meaning will change today.’
The floor was made of hard, rough-surfaced stones.
It is a land that has been prepared to prevent people from fighting or digging, blowing up dust. It will not be easily damaged even by a sword loaded with vis.
Helmut raised his head. A spectator area with a small number of people gathered.
There were only a dozen or so people sitting under the awning, which wouldn’t take long to count.
In the distance, I saw shiny silver hair.
Basor’s sunlight reveals its unique light more strongly and clearly. It will be with him like protection.
“Hey, Helmut.”
Before we knew it, Luke Yeager was on stage and greeted us in a light tone.
Even after becoming the Commander of the Knights of Palma, my sense of weight did not increase at all.
“Hey, it’s worth taking a look at that helmet. Very shiny. “Isn’t this against me?”
Helmut’s eyes were dark through the silver helmet. He was dark and black, as if absorbing light. The darkness inside him seemed to shine through.
However, the sprout of darkness is asleep, and it will not reveal its true face when dealing with Luke Yeager. Because Helmut won’t tolerate that.
Helmut answered as if he were dumbfounded.
“In your family, you have a confrontation and discuss the pros and cons.”
“I am also under the watchful eye of my superiors. “I’m so nervous that my hands are sweaty.”
“You’re not going to make an excuse that you lost because your hands were sweaty and you slipped, right?”
“You’re not going to make an excuse for losing because the environment was favorable to me, right?”
“You will find out when the results come out.”
Helmut closed his mouth again. Luke Yeager was smiling.
No matter what the outcome was, he would do his best and as long as he wasn’t ashamed of himself, that was enough.
And it was also a fight I was looking forward to.
The members of the Knights of Palma were in an uproar.
It was already known within the Knights that Helmut had slain a monster that was considered the successor to the Red Spider.
However, they did not know how he and the Commander of the Knights of Palma came into conflict.
“What on earth are you doing, sparring with the leader… … .”
“I heard you’re a very talented person.”
“Even so, the leader is known to have surpassed the skills of a swordsman in the past.”
“You look very young?”
“They say you’re actually young. “I heard that His Highness the Second Prince wanted this match. What were you thinking?”
“Are you trying to break the leader’s spirits? As you know, our leader has some convictions. “I heard there are cases where opinions clash with His Highness the Second Prince.”
“Well, what’s wrong with that? “That’s what a Commander of the Knights of Palma should do.”
Just saying the right things is what a civil servant with a pen in his hand would do.
As a knight, you must be able to express your opinion confidently. Especially when it comes to the Commander of the Knights of Palma.
Luke Yeager was not recognized simply for his skills and the fact that he was a descendant of the Sword Saint.
Although he was young, he was fair, and although he seemed ignorant and inexperienced in some ways, he did not lose his focus as the commander of the Knights of Palma.
Although he came from a foreign country, he adapted well to Basor’s rough temperament.
Not only them but everyone here recognized Luke Yeager.
So it is natural that everyone in Bashor does not want him to be defeated. Even the second prince who planned this was like that in his heart.
The only audience cheering for Helmut was Area.
But even just one person was enough. Anyway, I already experienced this situation 4 years ago.
The whispers lasted for a moment, and soon everything became quiet. The time for the showdown to begin is imminent.
Helmut and Luke Jaeger stood apart at a distance. The confrontation will continue until one side drops its sword or admits surrender.
Coo! The sound of two metals clashing rang out. As soon as the signal was received, Helmut’s body moved like lightning.
Kagang! Luke Yeager defended. As if I expected it. It was an instinctive move. The best body and talent. His growth was already visible in his short movements.
Would he have been able to defeat Luke Jaeger if he had not been born and raised in the Forest of Pahe?
Helmut asked himself: But he couldn’t do it himself.
Luke Yeager was no such thing as a muppet. He was more than a mercenary, he was a true swordsman who fought numerous battles.
‘He has more experience than me.’
This is natural based on interpersonal competition. Helmut was in the Forest of Pahe, and Luke Jaeger was in the Knights of Palma, sparring with knights and fighting monsters.
Once one reaches a certain level, no one knows the answer as to whether training or combat is effective in advancing to a higher level.
However, what is certain is that trials that lead to death lead humans to a higher level in many ways.
Without needing to confirm, Luke Yeager would have never had such an experience.
‘Compared to my life, Luke Yeager is a master.’
It’s not wrong. Darion’s son has settled well in a foreign country and lives in a comfortable environment where he can teach his grandson the sword.
Helmut knew that Luke Jaeger would never let down his guard against him.
His sword was protecting exactly the center of his body. As the leader of the Knights of Palma, he would have only fought a long battle, but he chose a warlike fighting style that was uncharacteristic of him.
They say that attack is the best defense, but that doesn’t work in a situation where one attack can cost you your life.
When fighting against an enemy that is stronger and faster than you, you should not give yourself a chance with a hasty attack.
Even more so if the opponent is not a monster, but the same swordsman.
Kang! Kagang! Kaga River! It was a fierce battle.
It was Helmut who was on the offensive side, but he could not easily penetrate Luke Jaeger.
He was a strong shield. Luke Jaeger cannot move beyond Helmut.
So if Helmut moves first, respond.
Although it was clear from experience that this side’s vis reserves were superior, Luke Jaeger’s shield received the attack with a subtle shock.
It doesn’t mean much if the power is dispersed rather than penetrating one point. Even eggs with thin shells have considerable durability to withstand pressure applied to the entire egg.
However, the attacking side and the defending side were somehow similar. Everyone knew it.
As if reflected in a mirror. They have different physiques and different teachers. But the same swordsmanship. The aspects were different, but the results were similar.
It would have been difficult for ordinary people to notice, but the members of the Knights of Palma recognized it.
At first, it took a while to recognize them because they were moving so fast, but their eyes soon widened.
“What on earth? That swordsmanship… … no way.”
“No, that can’t be possible. “How can there be someone else who uses swordsmanship?”
Someone made a somewhat realistic sound.
“Maybe they’re cousins…” … ? “It’s strange that His Majesty the Second Prince allowed such an open confrontation.”
“Maybe that one is an illegitimate child?”
“Captain’s father… … .”
“It could be my grandfather.”
A novel was created in an instant. In a very defamatory direction.
And some were worried.
“What, can our leader change?”
“Stop talking nonsense.”
No matter what they were talking about, the battle between Helmut and Luke Jaeger continued.
Seeing Luke Jaeger remaining unwavering despite the onslaught of attacks for about twenty minutes, Helmut also changed his mind.
‘I have endurance. ‘You are calm, focused and patient.’
This is Luke Yeager, who trained in the scorching sun of the desert and hunted monsters. Of course, you have no choice but to excel in that direction.
It wasn’t a long time, but for him it was like being hit by a rock falling from the sky.
It won’t be easy to be patient or bear it. But Luke Yeager held on.
‘I’m getting impatient.’
This is enough to save me some face. If you keep hitting it indefinitely, even the strongest shield will crack, but Helmut wasn’t willing to wait that long.
To him, battle is about bringing victory in the quickest time and most certain way.
‘He’s waiting too.’
The amount of Vis consumed was high here. It is efficient, but the problem is that it alone cannot achieve victory.
Helmut’s vis reserves are beyond imagination.
That’s why Luke Jaeger is waiting for Helmut’s Vis to be consumed. Or, look for an opportunity to strike back.
‘How will it come out?’
Helmut caught his breath. A tremendous amount of energy extended from within his stomach and reached his sword.
The most ignorant and surest tactic, inflicting a shock that cannot be resisted.
His vis will pierce Luke Jaeger’s shield. Will I be able to shed it this time too?
Vis helps improve physical abilities. Then at top speed.
