Imperial Guard - Chapter 103



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“The third form of the Thousand-Slayer Sword. Stepping into the Heavens.”

Phew-!

The sound of a blast of air echoed throughout the special guard unit’s compound.

Feeling the cool breeze brushing his cheek, Rael straightened his posture.

“Is there such a fucking swordsmanship···.”

Rael frowned and looked down at his sword.

I had been swinging my sword for hours already, but I didn’t feel any of the realm of Dapcheon.

It was completely different from the entrance and ascension that could be realized by saying the technical names until now.

‘How the hell are you going to cut down that tree over there? Shit, this isn’t swordsmanship, this is magic?’

The realm of Dapcheon was beyond the common sense of Rael, who had lived in medieval fantasy for over 20 years.

It was not a technique of shooting out sword energy, but rather a technique of shooting out sword energy.

“No, to be exact, it wasn’t like I was shooting… it felt like I was really jumping through space.”

Rael pulled out his sword and fired it at the tree.

Choaaaah!

The leaves that touched his sword fluttered.

Just like before, firing the sword itself wasn’t a difficult task.

“It’s completely different. That old man’s sword didn’t feel like this.”

Rael thought that the Thousand-Year Sword Master was a very bad teacher, but his swordmanship was real.

The realm of Dapcheon is a sword technique that is completely different from shooting sword energy.

“Thousand-Slayer Sword, Type 3, Dapcheon! Shit! Dapcheon!”

Chook-!

Rael raised his sword once more and slashed the air.

However, the sound of the waves still rang out and did not reach the trees in the distance.

“Rael. Why do you keep swinging your sword in the air?”

At that moment, a loud voice was heard from the side.

“···This is all training. Training.”

Lael turned his head towards Reina, who was lying in the hammock.

She was looking at this side with curiosity, holding Vermeil III in her arms.

‘I feel like a monkey in a zoo.’

Well, even Rael thought that training to swing a sword in the air would seem stupid.

“Is that what humans call a sword? Are you going to cut down that tree with it?”

“Yes. It’s the swordsmanship of that old man, the Thousand-Year Sword Master.”

“Aha. Among the elven warriors, there are some who shoot swords. Is it similar to that?”

“That’s completely different.”

Unlike the sword, it is nearly impossible to shoot the sword.

Since the sword energy is forcibly overlapped, it disperses into the air when it leaves the control of the swordsman.

Moreover, if the sword itself was a special realm of entry, it would go without saying.

If Rael doesn’t control it, it will soon disperse into the void.

‘It’s not an important concern since it wasn’t shot in the first place.’

Rael shook his head and put his sword back in its scabbard.

No matter how much you practice, there are things that can’t be done.

As Gent said, if you practice slowly, you will come to some realization.

“By the way, why are you watching?”

“Huh? Well, I guess I have nothing to do anyway.”

Reina stroked Vermeil III’s soft fur.

In fact, Reina’s life has been really leisurely these days.

There were no more enemies harassing the elves, and Yuri’s power was growing without any problems.

If there was no special guard duty, the rest of the time was all free time.

“By the way, I was wondering something. Why does he keep holding you?”

Rael narrowed his eyes at Vermeil III.

Every time I saw that fox, he was doing nothing.

They just play around and eat, living off the name of a spirit.

“Hmm, Vermeil III feels good when you hug him. Oh, and when you take a nap, you can use him as a pillow and fall asleep right away.”

“That’s animal abuse.”

Rael looked around, expressing his condolences to poor Vermeil III.

The guy who used to make vegetable juice for us every time we finished training was nowhere to be seen.

“What about Ghent?”

“I’m working.”

“ah.”

It seems that Ghent is watching the King.

He’s taking on Rael’s share as well, so he’s going to be pretty pressed for time.

‘I’d like to help if I find a way.’

The Demon King is a monster that can destroy the empire and is the target of the Demon Tribe.

I couldn’t leave such a monster alone forever.

“Rael. You don’t look so happy.”

“There is something like that. I’m going to go soon, so rest.”

Rael stretched and checked the time on his watch.

It’s almost time to go meet the Sword Dragon.

“Where are you going? I’m bored. Can you take me with you?”

Reina sat up and sat down on the hammock.

My body was already starting to feel heavy.

“It’s not fun going to practice swordsmanship. And why are you following me? If you’re bored, go play with the elves. There are a lot of them in the capital.”

Since the elves settled in the forest next to the capital, elves have become a frequent sight in the capital.

Land prices, especially those close to forests, have skyrocketed, and Rael has made a pretty nice profit from it.

“No. If I go to the elves, I’ll have to work.”

“Work? Oh, a soldier?”

“Yeah. Do you know how annoying that is? Having to draw strength from the branches of the World Tree.”

The elves were treating the horse soldiers as per Rael’s orders.

Even though they are working hard to treat him, it seems like there is still a steady stream of customers.

“Anyway, not today. I’m busy, so don’t come with me. Let’s grab a meal later.”

Rael nodded and said.

“Food? You promised, right?”

Reina got up from her hammock and stared at Rael.

“Yeah, yeah.”

Rael turned around, giving a customary greeting.

I heard a “Yahoo” from behind me, but I didn’t pay much attention to it.

‘Erengor said that Reyna was the most talented elf among the elves.’

Rael shook his head as he thought of the elven leader.

“Is it time for the elves to start declining? The hero of the age is such a lazy person.”

It just so happens that that elf has the strongest talent in the clan.

I thought that elves were a truly pitiful race.

*

I left the special guard and headed to the meeting place in District 2.

At the meeting place, Carlson and Lucas were already waiting.

“Brother Rael. You must respect me. I am Knight Carlson, the hope and future of the Knights of the Silver Cross. You cannot treat me like this.”

“What the hell are you talking about, Inma.”

Rael sighed as he saw Carlson spouting nonsense the moment he saw his face.

It seems like he’s unhappy about being pushed into the sword by the dragon.

“When I think about all the humiliation I’ve suffered because of you… Ugh.”

“Wow, what a great person that guy is. There must be a line of people waiting to learn from him.”

The sword dragon’s skills are famous not only in the Kingdom of Vanessa, but also throughout the empire.

Although he may not be the best swordsman on the continent, he is a man with similar skills.

“That’s not the point. I almost had my head shattered…”

“Tsk. What a joke that little guy is. Lucas, are you dissatisfied too?”

“I enjoyed it, Lord Rael. I learned a lot from the sword of the Sword Dragon.”

“Look, Carlson. That’s the spirit of a true warrior.”

“Haa, is it really my fault? No matter how much I think about it, I can’t figure it out. Gaia-men.”

Carlson walked away, praying to Gaia for his grievances.

The only good thing is that today is the day that Brother Rael gets beaten by the Sword Dragon.

“Lael! It’s been three days since I’ve seen you.”

When Carlson arrived at the place, a man two heads taller than Rael was waiting for him.

He greeted Rael with a hearty laugh.

“Hello, Sword Dragon.”

Rael nodded and entered the training ground.

As expected of a high-ranking noble of the Kingdom of Vanessa, the training grounds of the temporary quarters were also quite well-equipped.

“Let’s start the map duel right away. That Carlson is begging you to give him a proper taste.”

“You ungrateful brat…”

Rael shook his head at Carlson.

Does that guy know how many times he’s saved lives?

Sling-!

Rael drew his sword.

Seeing Lucas and Carlson’s momentum change quite a bit after three days, it was evident that Sword Dragon’s leadership skills were proven.

“Lucas’s skills have improved a lot.”

“He also worked hard. This time, I’ll test your skills.”

Sword Dragon has been teaching Lucas for the past three days and has seen the true talent of a genius.

That genius guy was jealous, and Geomryong was very curious about Rael’s true abilities.

“Please take good care of me, Sword Dragon.”

“Come in first, Rael.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Rael lightly raised his sword and jumped at the sword dragon.

The sword dragon’s eyes opened wide as he saw the distance narrowing in an instant.

“···Wow!”

Taang-!

The sword dragon smiled as he struck down Rael’s sword.

The first thing you feel is the fast speed. And the precision of the sword.

Clang-! Bang-!

The sword I had just struck changed course and aimed for the sword dragon’s side, and as I pulled my body out, it naturally followed after me.

It was a speed that most knights would never be able to react to.

‘I see… I guess it makes sense that he’d be jealous.’

The sword dragon thrust its sword into Rael’s forehead as if it was curious.

It was a stabbing attack that contained the great sword skills he had mastered, but Rael easily brushed it away and charged at the sword dragon.

Taang-!

I feel it every time swords touch.

His movements are assisted by his perfectly developed body and the magical power spread evenly throughout his body.

Rael was a man with the talents of a true warrior.

‘These monsters are born in the same generation…’

Lucas.

That kid was a genius like no other that Geomryong had ever seen.

But what about Rael?

Although he had similar talents to Lucas, his accomplishments were far greater.

“Rael, pull out the sword! I really wonder who your master is!”

The sword dragon smiled and created a sword.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a guy like this.

It seemed like it could be a pretty interesting duel.

“The first form of the Thousand-Slayer Sword. Entering Heaven.”

Hwaaaaak-!

A thick blade blazed on Rael’s sword.

The sword dragon’s eyes widened at the sight.

“Ha, haha…! Hahahaha! Right. That’s it!”

Who raised that monster?

Only then did I find out.

The sword dragon continued speaking as if it was fun.

“The Thousand-Year Sword Master. You were his disciple. Rael!”

“···!”

Rael looked at the sword dragon with inward surprise.

His eyes were full of conviction.

Rael, who felt that it was not something to be taken lightly, immediately opened his mouth.

“You recognized me right away? Even Captain Rain, most people don’t know me even when they see me in person.”

“Rain? That kid wasn’t a sword master yet during the Great War.”

An ordinary person might not recognize it.

However, as a sword master who had experienced the great war, he could tell right away.

The sword that Rael is learning is the best sword on the continent, the sword of the Thousand-Slayer Sword Lord.

“Yes. He could have raised a monster like you. Now I understand.”

Now I think I understand the reason for Rael’s immense power.

If he was a swordsman who learned from the Thousand-Year Sword Master, it was only natural that he would be outstanding.

“···Your Majesty Sword Dragon. I have just one thing to say.”

Rael was dumbfounded.

Who would arbitrarily attribute their strength to that old man?

“The only thing I learned from that old man was health. It wasn’t thanks to that old man, it was the result of my own efforts.”

Rael raised his sword with a disgruntled expression.

His own body was created by training his magical powers since he was young and rolling around on the streets.

What I’m saying is that it’s not the old man’s fault that he became the Thousand-Year Sword Master.

“Haha, really? That’s good too. Why don’t you prove to me how great you are? Come on, show me the swordsmanship you’ve personally developed and show me how to fight!”

The sword dragon raised the corners of his mouth and raised his sword.

It was still a pleasure to meet such a great warrior.

*

“Simple swordsmanship is on par with your grandfather… Rael is truly amazing.”

“That’s right. It looks like you’re having fun too, Sword Dragon.”

Lucas’ eyes sparkled as he watched the duel between Rael and the Sword Dragon.

There was always something to learn from the sword of a great inspector.

‘I can still catch up.’

Lucas knew his talent.

It is true that Sir Rael was very talented, but he could also boast that he was just as talented.

Lucas concentrated on the duel, memorizing the two swordsmanship techniques in his head.

“Why do you fight so well? Ugh. I have to see Brother Rael’s head break…!”

Carlson looked at Rael with a regretful expression.

Brother Rael also had to suffer the indiscriminate violence of the Sword Dragon just like me···!

Why does Gaia, who gave us everything, allow such inequality to persist?

Anger welled up inside Carlson.

Accordingly, his divine power also became stronger.

‘Wow…’

Kyle shook his shoulders as he watched the two grow while watching the sparring.

Indeed, the three heroes of the empire.

They were scary talents.

Taang-!

After a while, the two swords clashed and pushed each other away.

Lael, who was standing in the training ground, lowered his sword first.

“Let’s stop here. I think I’ve shown you enough black.”

“···Yeah. I saw it well.”

The sword dragon felt Rael’s great talent and turned his head away with regret.

On one side of the training grounds, he saw his grandson Kyle.

‘Why was I born next to those monsters…’

Kyle’s talent was certainly outstanding, but the timing was bad.

He will spend his whole life competing with those monsters.

“Grandpa-! Thank you for your hard work!”

“Thank you, my grandson.”

Sword Dragon hugged Kyle as he approached and took the towel he handed him.

Rael, who was watching that scene, suddenly remembered something he had been curious about.

“By the way, Sword Dragon. I heard that the Belmos family’s vision is the Dongjagong.”

“Oh, you know that well. Did you hear that from Kyle?”

“Yes. But… How is it that you still use magic, Sword Dragon?”

The way to become strong is to maintain the original pure state.

But you have children? Rael couldn’t understand it.

Could it be that they are not real blood relatives?

“Lael, it’s because Grandpa had already reached the level of Sword Master before he met Grandma!”

“What does it matter?”

What does the realm of the Sword Master have to do with the Dongjagong?

“Haha, are you curious? Then I guess I have no choice but to show you my territory.”

“What is the territory?”

Rael opened his eyes wide at the unexpected words.

“That’s right! By mastering the Dongjagong that maintains the body’s purity and accumulates pure magic power to the extreme, I was able to surpass even that limit! It’s called the Palace of Energy! Within it, even those who have mastered the Dongjagong can enjoy passionate love!”

“Oh, Grandpa! I miss you too, it’s been a while!”

Kyle clasped his hands together and looked at the sword dragon.

Kyle loved the feeling of being filled with energy when he was inside the energy palace.

“···The palace of vitality?”

Rael’s eyes naturally furrowed. The name itself was shit.

A domain is the perfect control of one’s power in a specific space.

But to share love within the realm for the sake of the pure magic of the pupil.

It was a fact I really didn’t want to know.

“I’ll show you my stamina palace right now! Rael!”

“Please, I beg you. Stop it.”

Rael shut his eyes tightly.