< Chapter 82 - Express >
Chapter 82 – Express
In fact, Yuder needed some time to sort things out.
This is because there were so many things I had gained in the short time since I left the royal capital, or more precisely, since the decisive battle.
‘From the Six Gates to the Ultimate One and even a new sword technique.’
Especially new swordsmanship took time.
Even for a person like Yudera who is very skilled, he had to build up what is called skill in order to fully embody something new.
‘Velencia.’
Yuder closed his eyes, focused his consciousness, and called out Velencia’s name.
Perhaps because I had already done this before, I was able to find Belencia faster than before.
“You’ve come a long way.”
Belencia, who appeared before my eyes, looked quite excited, unlike before.
Did something exciting – no, something fun – happen?
‘I said I was basically always asleep······.’
But this time there was a reason to stay awake.
“Later, the outline has been decided to some extent. Yes? I have decided.”
Velencia said, wiggling her toes as if trying to hold back the urge to jump up and down in her seat.
‘If it was Cordelia, she would have just jumped up and down.’
No, it’s probably just a thump.
‘But you’re barefoot.’
Yuder, who had once again turned to look at Belencia’s feet, raised his head again and smiled with his green eyes that were so bright that they almost sparkled.
“Are you talking about incorporating swordsmanship into the Ultimate Sun Divine Art?”
“It’s true and false. Ultimate Sun Divine Art is a martial art that was originally rooted in swordsmanship.”
It was just as she said.
After all, Landius was a prosecutor.
Now, it is doubtful whether he is a master swordsman like Yuder himself, but back in the first part of Heroes’ Chronicles, he displayed his swordsmanship with the Ultimate Sun Divine Art.
“The Nine Heavenly Swordsmanship can be incorporated into anything. However, since Yuder did not use a sword at first, the current Nine Heavenly Swordsmanship is closer to a fist technique than a sword technique. Therefore, it was necessary to combine the Ultimate Sun Divine Art and the Nine Heavenly Swordsmanship as a sword technique, and then add the various sword techniques that later generations have accumulated to create one.”
It was a dizzying task just to hear about, but it seemed to have been a culmination of times for Belencia.
She continued with a big smile.
“Both the Nine Heavenly Swordsmanship and the Ultimate Sun Sword are amazing. In addition, the sword techniques that later generations have acquired are all extraordinary and very interesting.”
Yuder blinked for a moment, not knowing what was being said, but soon understood.
Velencia was talking about the sword of the Bayer Counts, the ‘Sword of Wind’, and the Holy King’s Cross sword of the Hresvelg Counts.
Although neither of them were fully trained, they were both Yuders with some knowledge of the subject.
“Anyway, I’ll teach you from now on. Future generations will also enjoy it.”
Uder nodded, smiling without realizing it at the sight of Velencia’s flushed cheeks.
Anyway, I felt good because Belencia was happy.
“But later on. Before we get started, let me ask you one thing.”
“Yes, go ahead and ask.”
When Yuder answered coolly, Belencia put both hands on her waist and asked with a mischievous expression on her face.
“What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of practicing swordsmanship with Sword Origin?”
The gains and losses that arise when practicing Kwon-gak-sul like fencing.
No, the pros and cons of being able to use swordsmanship with Kwon-gak-sul.
‘I can see the damage right away.’
First of all, the reach was short.
This means that the attack range is reduced by the length of the weapon.
So what are the advantages?
‘Speed first?’
After all, it was faster to use bare hands than to use weapons.
It was heavy, but it was also because it took time to manipulate the sword.
Of course, the latter was not a very significant difference from the perspective of a normal human, but the Pleiades was a world where superhumans existed.
Even that small difference could mean something.
‘But that could just be said to be an advantage of Kwon-gak-sul. If there’s an advantage when performing swordsmanship with Kwon-gak-sul······.’
“conversion?”
The voice came out immediately after the thought.
And in response, Belencia smiled brightly.
“That’s right. Speed and conversion.”
Sword Origin allowed users to manipulate their limbs like swords.
In other words, it was possible to shorten the movement line and respond more quickly than when blocking or striking an enemy’s attack with a sword.
The same goes for attacks.
‘Speed up to here.’
And what is transformation?
“Flexible attacks using all limbs?”
In normal martial arts, you would have to dodge the enemy’s weapons, but that wasn’t the case with Sword Origin.
Because of this, it was possible to perform attacks that would have been unthinkable with normal martial arts or swordsmanship.
“That’s true too. But there’s one more thing. Think about it a little more.”
At Belencia’s urging, Uder frowned and pondered, but soon found an answer.
Because Belencia kept fidgeting with her hands.
“Free use of hands?”
“Correct answer!”
This time, unable to hold it in any longer, Velencia jumped up from her seat and continued speaking, wringing and unclenching her hands.
“You don’t just fight with a sword. You can do much more with these hands.”
I wasn’t just talking about power and authority.
Anything you can do with your hands.
With a real sword, you couldn’t use techniques like joint stabs or grabs, let alone cut down your enemies.
But it was possible with Sword Origin.
“A world of change.”
Velencia, who spread her arms gracefully, continued speaking with a picturesque smile.
“Well then, shall we become ecstatic together?”
Let’s learn swordsmanship together.
Belencia took a deep breath and assumed her basic stance, and Uder smiled bitterly at the subtle choice of words, then nodded.
“Please take care of me.”
“Yes, posterity.”
Belencia answered generously and raised her hand.
I started training in earnest.
&
The next morning.
Vanessa appeared again in front of Uther and Cordelia, who had been meditating in the same room all night.
With an elf he had never seen before.
“I am Carnelia of the Varius family. I am the swordsman who will learn the seventh sword dance.”
“This is Carnelia Various. Please take good care of me.”
At Vanessa’s introduction, a tall, slender female elf smiled brightly and greeted her.
It was a rare red hair among the mostly blonde elves, and it gave off a very refreshing feeling.
“Please take care of me too.”
“Please take care of me.”
Cordelia, who had been paying homage to Uther, suddenly looked back at Vanessa as if she had just remembered something and asked.
“What about Princess Leica?”
“The Crown Princess is a bit busy right now.”
Vanessa answered with a grin.
If you think about it, it was natural for the crown princess to be busy, but it was a smile that seemed to have a greater meaning than that.
‘Did something happen?’
That doesn’t seem like a bad thing.
Cordelia’s unique sense was triggered, but she didn’t dig any deeper.
If it was a bad thing, then I wouldn’t mind, but if you stick your head in something that isn’t bad, then it’s a nuisance.
“I’ll guide you to the training grounds. It’ll probably be difficult to practice swordsmanship here.”
Vanessa used to speak informally to them when they first met, but after Uther and Cordelia were formally invited to the palace, she started speaking formally to them.
‘No, come to think of it, was it after I made the contract with the Spirit King?’
It felt like I was being spoken to politely from the moment I was guided to my room.
‘The Spirit King is truly amazing.’
From Cordelia’s perspective, she was just the ultimate summoner, but to the elves, it was different.
The Spirit Kings were like pillars of the world, maintaining the balance of the world just by existing.
So, it was natural to be polite to Cordelia, who had been chosen by the Spirit King, whether or not she could be summoned.
“This way.”
The place Vanessa guided us to was an outdoor training center.
The wide open space was covered with grass, and looked just like a soccer field.
“Are you doing it here?”
The sword dance used in the spirit dance was basically a one-man tradition. Judging from what Velencia had learned, it didn’t seem like a rule that was strictly observed.
“Yes, the seventh sword dance was lost due to the original transmission, so it is now being passed down to many people.”
Well, if you look at it one way, it was just a sword dance.
Convinced, Yuder immediately began teaching Canelia the seventh sword dance, and Cordelia, who had followed him absentmindedly, sat in a sunny spot and watched the two of them together with Vanessa.
And how much time has passed?
Other elves began to appear one by one in the training grounds, and they all seemed to be very interested in Yuder.
“Because the story of the punitive force must have spread.”
About how Uther fought and defeated Javawalk.
Cordelia smiled at Vanessa’s explanation and shrugged.
“Ahem ahem.”
Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Ahem ahem oh my gosh.
If it was Eugene, she would have liked it and thought it was cute, but Vanessa tilted her head when Cordelia suddenly lifted her chin and huffed.
“Cordelia? Where does it hurt?”
“No, that… hehehe.”
Instead of explaining, Cordelia just laughed and asked again, resting her chin on her hand.
“Is Yuder strong even among elves?”
“Yes, and it’s very special to practice swordsmanship with bare hands. Even among humans, it’s special, right?”
“Yes, there will only be Yuder and Master Yuder.”
Even though Landius didn’t have Sword Origin, it seemed like he could still do something like that.
It was Landius, you know.
‘Maybe he is the human world’s main character at this point?’
Because it was hard to imagine that there could be a human stronger than Landius.
“Oh, I guess we’re going to spar.”
“yes?”
Cordelia was startled and looked again to see that the elf inspector and Yuder were indeed facing each other in their basic stance.
Canelia, who was learning swordsmanship, approached me.
“Canelia. Did you get a request to spar?”
“Yes, I learned all the basic movements and took a short break. Everyone seems to be very interested in you, Master.”
When Canelia answered Vanessa’s question with a big smile, Cordelia shrugged again and said.
“This is our Yuder.”
“yes?”
“No, that… Anyway. I guess everyone is interested in Yuder?”
Although it was a repetition of the same words, Canelia answered with a bright smile.
“Yes, I only learned for about two hours, but… you are really no ordinary person. You have a deep understanding of swordsmanship. In particular, your body is really cool.”
Cordelia, who had been nodding happily while listening, blinked at the end.
“Do you have a nice body?”
“Yes, isn’t it really great? Your chest is firm, your arms are thick, and especially your thighs and waist… hehehe.”
Cordelia blinked again.
Did you really laugh at the end?
Did I mishear that?
Cordelia, who had become alert without realizing it, looked closely at Canelia again. Now that she looked at her, she saw that she was looking at Yuder with a face that looked like drool was about to start flowing out of her mouth.
But that was just then.
“Ah. I think I understand. Actually, I was a little nervous too. You have a body that is not commonly seen among the lanky elven men.”
“Right? It looks the same to Vanessa, doesn’t it? Isn’t your body in perfect condition? This is the first time I’ve learned that such a body can exist.”
As Canelia squealed in delight, Vanessa also nodded with a blush.
Among the generally slender elves, it was difficult to find someone with a body as sculpted as Yuder.
And Cordelia thought.
‘These bitches?’
Have you been looking at Yuder like that all this time?
“Wow, look at all the veins on that arm.”
“It’s so hot.”
Canelia and Vanessa added their remarks, and Cordelia began to feel dissatisfied with Uther’s attire.
The clothes were given to her by the elves, but they clung to her body so tightly that her figure was clearly revealed.
Moreover, since it was sleeveless, her shoulders were visible.
‘Wait a minute. Those kids watching don’t look normal either.’
Among the onlookers who had gathered, there were many elves with blushing faces.
There were quite a few elves drooling like Canelia.
‘Wait, wait. No, really, wait.’
Hey, is your fiancé here with his eyes wide open?
It’s a bit uncomfortable when you drool like that while looking at our Yuder, right?
And that was the moment.
As Yuder splendidly subdued the elf knight, thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the onlookers among the female elves.
And then the second sparring followed.
This time her opponent was a female elf, and Cordelia’s discomfort grew even stronger.
But here something even more outrageous happened.
“Cordelia, how long will you stay here?”
Cordelia had a gut feeling at Canelia’s question.
This means that the elf in front of him is full of thoughts about how to deal with Yuder.
“Excuse me. I’m Yuder’s fiancée…?”
“Yes, I know. Humans have that kind of culture, right?”
Cordelia blinked again at Canelia’s answer.
That kind of culture? Your fiance?
As Cordelia looked confused, Vanessa, who was watching from the side, said with a smile.
“There is no marriage culture among elves. Since hands are so precious, if they get married, the population could shrink significantly.”
What is this? What is this?
No marriage, no fiancé?
Are we a group that doesn’t even care about chastity in the first place?
Come to think of it, the elves had a crown princess and a prince, but no queen.
Princess Lyca’s mother was also a countess who had a separate surname.
‘No, wait. So all of them?’
Cordelia was seeing the elves drooling at the sight of Uther in a new light.
‘Yuder is in danger!’
Looking closely, the female elf who was currently sparring also had an unusual look in her eyes.
Should we say it has the eyes of an eagle hunting for prey?
Moreover, the gender ratio was strange. Among the gathered elves, more than half – no, almost eighty percent – were female elves.
“I saw it in a storybook… Humans are much rougher and more energetic, right?”
Cordelia frowned at Canelia’s question.
Why are you asking me that?
ok?
And what if you’re rough and energetic?
‘Fuck, I really want to lose.’
Like these erotic elves.
‘Should I just throw it all away?’
At that moment, when Cordelia began to think seriously, Uther was concentrating on his training, completely unaware of the surrounding circumstances.
No, I was enjoying the sparring.
For Uder, the current duel was a good opportunity to embody what he had learned from Velencia last night.
‘It’s fun.’
Getting stronger.
Demonstrating new swordsmanship.
To freely handle the body and get closer to the fundamentals of the Ultimate Sun God Art and the Nine Heavens and Nine Gates.
The enthusiastic Yuder began to sweat, and the elves began to squeak again at Yuder’s wet(?) body.
And then something happened that put a finishing touch to all of this.
“Yuder is really strong.”
The appearance of Princess Laika accompanied by Midas.
But this person’s eyes were also unusual. Her cheeks were also slightly flushed.
‘What, why are you blushing when you see Yuder? You saw me and Yuder doing it yesterday!’
Even though it was an attempt, anyway.
Cordelia, who was feeling very uncomfortable, tried to suppress her anger and took a deep breath.
And I strengthened my resolve as I watched Yuder sparring with an opponent I couldn’t even name for the umpteenth time.
‘It’s tonight.’
We need to settle this before it’s too late.
The conclusion.
Cordelia clenched her fists and stared at Uther.
And that night.
Cordelia, who had returned to her lodging after dinner, stood in front of Yuder and suddenly handed him a letter.
“Cordelia?”
“Let’s go.”
“uh?”
“Let’s run away in the middle of the night.”
“Miss Cordelia?”
Uther narrowed his eyes and asked again, but Cordelia remained unmoved. He handed the letter to Uther once more.
“Let’s put this on the bed and leave.”
A letter in a white envelope. It was even prettily sealed with red wax.
“Hey, is that… what I think it is?”
“That, that’s it. Then what would it be?”
A letter written in detail about the love between Uther and Cordelia, left behind every time they ran away.
In fact, this time, since they were running away from the elves, they weren’t really necessary items, but Cordelia prepared them anyway.
‘I need it now!’
I have to shake off all those erotic elves!
But unlike Cordelia who was anxious, Uther spoke with a relaxed expression.
“But do you really have to leave now?”
“Oh, we have to leave. It’s already been two days. Do you know that we should have left the Forest of Eternity by now if everything goes according to plan? What if Malekith is resurrected? Let’s hurry up and go. Okay? The seventh sword dance training is over.”
“That’s true, though.”
hmm.
I wonder why our girl is suddenly acting like this.
Why am I being so impatient?
“Then shall we go today?”
“Oh, today. Let’s just leave the letter here on the bed and leave right away. If I say I’m leaving, Princess Laika will catch me again.”
At Cordelia’s words filled with strong conviction, Uther lightly touched his chin and said as he accepted the letter Cordelia handed him.
“Cordelia.”
“Oh, it’s Yuder.”
“Are you really going to go now? We haven’t even received all the compensation yet.”
Although he had already received some compensation for saving Princess Laika and subduing Javawalk, Yuder had other plans to take out more than that.
‘The Spirit King is not a reward.’
It’s just that she popped out and chose Cordelia, it wasn’t something the elves had prepared.
But Cordelia said with a stern face.
“Oh, I absolutely have to go.”
“Then are you going to wear a rabbit headband?”
“uh?”
“A rabbit headband. And a tail.”
Why is that coming out here!
But Cordelia was impatient. She quickly nodded and took out the rabbit set from her luggage and put it on herself.
“Okay, okay? Let’s go now.”
As Cordelia came out powerfully, Uther blinked in confusion.
I said that to tease you because you were so impatient, but you’re actually wearing a rabbit set.
Is there really something?
“You, you didn’t kill an elf, did you? You committed some kind of crime or······.”
“That’s not it?! I just really need to get south quickly?!”
After leaving the Forest of Eternity, I also had to stop by the headquarters of the Holy Cross Guardians.
After going down south, I also have to find Landius and Kamael.
Cordelia, who was convinced by her own words, grabbed Uther’s arm.
“So let’s go quickly. Let’s merge.”
“Okay. Then just one last thing.”
“What now? Why don’t you put on some bunny girl clothes?”
“Oh, really?”
As Uther’s eyes sparkled, Cordelia responded by clenching her fists with cold eyes.
“Okay. I originally wanted to ask you something else.”
“Oh, I really want to drink it. What on earth is it?”
“this.”
The letter Cordelia had been handing me earlier.
“Can I read it?”
What did you write?
I wonder what the love letter Cordelia wrote herself would be about.
“no!”
Never, never, never!
As I was writing, I got so excited that I ended up writing down all sorts of things!
Cordelia snatched the letter from Uther’s hands with a red face, ran to the head of the bed, and placed it down in a visible place.
“Let’s go now. Okay? Yudera, okay?”
As Cordelia stamped her feet and spoke, Uther eventually nodded.
“Yeah, we can’t delay too much.”
As Cordelia said, they were two people with a long way to go.
It was a bit awkward to leave without saying anything, but since he had done so much, it shouldn’t be a problem.
‘I’m a bit curious about the circumstances of the Elf royal family, but······.’
I guess nothing will happen since I blocked Javawork.
I have already relayed the threat of Malekith to Princess Lyca.
“Then, Miss Cordelia, would you like to get carried?”
“yes!”
Cordelia, carrying her backpack, jumped up and jumped onto Uther’s back. Uther held Cordelia tightly on his back and turned towards the window.
“But you know.”
“uh.”
“How many times has this happened?”
It’s a midnight runaway of love.
“I don’t know.”
Even if I count roughly, it seems like it’s more than five times.
Instead of counting the numbers, Cordelia hugged Uther’s neck tightly, and Uther laughed happily.
I looked at the letter on the bed with slightly regretful eyes, but soon changed my mind.
I thought it would be more fun to hear it from Cordelia directly.
“Then let’s go.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Cordelia buried her face in Uther’s neck, and Uther turned into the wind.
He became a black gale and crossed the Eternal Forest.
&
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