Sword Master Who Leapt Through Time - Chapter 29



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#29 Training

Rumors about the ruins were spreading smoothly,

The bloody purge has come to an end.

The organization written in red and black on Sea’s death list was quietly organized.

Simple accomplices were spared, but those with serious crimes were boldly weeded out.

In the case of those who have tormented us, we have repaid them with interest, even if they only gave us a single glance.

The past three days, filled with blood and screams, have also served as a time to make it clear to everyone who owns this city.

“Now we rule this city.”

It’s 5 o’clock in the morning, before dawn.

I gathered my brothers in the training hall.

Even though they must have been very tired these past few days, everyone’s eyes sparkled.

I understand how you feel.

Because it’s all over.

The years filled with humiliation and suffering under Csias.

It’s finally over.

We rose up on our own and made this city our nest.

Anywhere in this vast city,

There is no one to persecute us now.

“But the real work starts now. We have to defend the city from the demons swarming outside, control the thugs who are crawling inside, and fight the greedy robber counts of Roberland.”

Word by word. With each word I spat out, my younger siblings’ gazes deepened.

“But we are now standing at the beginning of a dream. For the first time in our lives, which have been taken away from us.”

dream.

I put the word into my mouth.

“We can make this city what we want, or we can establish a kingdom and rebuild our fallen family. And maybe… … we can take revenge on the Empire and reclaim the kingdom of Banroa.”

Passion flashed in everyone’s eyes.

Although he left the kingdom at a young age, everyone still remembered him.

The older siblings remembered their parents’ faces and the beautiful knight kingdom of Banroa, and the younger siblings also held in their hearts the knights who died for us until the end and the family traditions they passed down to us.

therefore,

We lived in vain for so long,

In fact, not a single moment was insignificant.

Because I always had high ideals, pride, and a sense of mission in my heart.

So this moment of taking over a city… …was the starting point of a dream that no one spoke of, but that everyone held in their hearts.

Huruk! Huruk!

As befitting the noble blood of the Banroa Kingdom.

They all lit up with sparks from deep within their pupils.

It was a faint light, not very bright, but it sparkled quite brightly because it was not yet dawn.

I nodded once and looked away.

To our brothers who have different bloodlines from us.

“The same goes for your brothers who are not from the Banroa Kingdom. You too will establish your own clans.”

At those words, the children, including Seklan, seemed to start crying.

Among the many orphans we took in when we came to Kushan City, there were some who were particularly talented in martial arts.

I called them out fairly too.

“I know. I don’t know everything, but I know a little. You feel like you’re being ignored. That can’t be helped. Our pasts are different. Just as I can’t know your pain, neither can you. Running away from the kingdom, losing your noble status, and having your old family destroyed. We can’t know each other, can we?”

I looked back at Seclann and the children one by one.

“The past is different. But… … Our future will move in the same direction. We will create our own world. In it, we will all be the masters of our own families, and we will always be together as colleagues, friends, and family.”

The children muttered under their breath, ‘Family crest… ‘

The look in his eyes becomes complicated.

I guess so.

In this lawless city of Kushan, for the orphans who each lost their parents for their own shocking reasons… … the words “one’s own family” could not help but resonate differently.

My family, my fence, my family crest.

“That’s why we have to become stronger. To dream bigger. To rebuild and establish our clan. That’s why I called you so early. From now on, we will train every single day at this hour.”

My younger siblings straightened their posture and looked at me.

You have good eyes.

I’m not just saying this because they’re my younger siblings, but they’re all equally talented.

I’m excited to see how quickly these guys will grow.

“There’s a sword technique I recently learned. I’ll teach you that. Aurors are prohibited. This is pure sword technique that goes back to the most basic.”

Katrina raised her hand and asked a question at my explanation.

“Huh? Weren’t you supposed to be teaching Aura?”

“I’m not going to learn about the sword itself, I’m going to learn about the auror.”

“Would that even make sense to me? I think it would be better to train in Aura and aim to become a Sword Master during that time… … .”

Katrina, who recently reached the top level of Expert, seemed eager to become a Sword Master.

But as a sword master… … .

“I promise. If you learn this, you will become stronger. Stronger than a Sword Master.”

I am sure that even if Katrina learns the ancient swordsmanship to the Expert level, she will not easily lose to any sword master.

Ancient swordsmanship itself is very strong, but when combined with modern Aura swordsmanship, it becomes a complete fraud.

So that’s right. It would take Katrina several years at the earliest to become a Sword Master through Auror, but it would be no problem for her to reach the level of reading the sword and draw her sword energy.

Soon the entire continent will be shocked.

“Could it be… that’s why you suddenly became stronger?”

“that’s right.”

In my short affirmation,

Hurrruk!

The children’s mood has changed.

I can feel the burning desire to learn.

“Okay, then first of all, draw the sword… …!”

Chae chaeng chaeng!

A total of 17 people.

The younger brothers draw their swords all at once.

“I will now convey the rules. First, during training time, I am not your older brother or older sibling. I am your teacher. I will never let you off. Second, from this time on, 24 hours a day, under any circumstances, you will never let go of your sword.”

The beginning of ancient swordsmanship is communicating with the sword spirit.

To do that, you must first become friendly with the sword.

Until it felt like a part of my body.

“What about food?”

When Baren asked me a question in a mumbled tone, I answered him immediately.

“Can’t you just hold a spoon with one hand?”

Then this time Katrina raised her hand and asked.

“Then what about the bathroom?!”

Needless to say.

“No matter how big or small, always keep your sword in your hand and solve it. Don’t let go of it even when you sleep.”

“Eek?! This is ridiculous!”

“Practice it yourself. If you want to get stronger quickly.”

“What if you get hurt?”

“You’re all experts. If you get hurt by your own sword, you should go out and die.”

I spoke sternly and looked around at my younger siblings.

ah,

They are not my brothers.

At this moment, they are disciples.

My heart hurts, but… …

You have to be tough. The tougher the better. That way, you won’t die or get hurt in this harsh land.

Srrrrung-

I drew my sword and finished telling him the rules.

“Third, anytime, anywhere, block on your own. Counterattack on your own… … all of it!”

Taaaaaah!

He struck Katrina’s cheek with the broad side of his sharply curved training sword.

Sorry, Katrina. But the older ones should be the first to get hit.

Katrina’s head snapped up!

A drop of saliva spraying into the air.

“!!!”

My younger brother, no, my disciples, opened their eyes wide.

I dug in between them.

There’s nothing you can do about it, because you have to experience it to learn your skills quickly.

You have to get hit to the point of losing your mind and swing your sword to the point of losing your mind, and then your communication with the sword will deepen.

There is absolutely no ill will.

Crack!

This time he hit Daisy’s wrist with the black cloth.

“Ahh!”

Daisy sat down, clutching his wrist.

What did you say to me last time?

‘Sir, stop being so nosy.’

Was it like that?

Exactly!

“Whoa!”

This time, Sea sat down, holding Jeong Su-ri’s hand.

You collaborated with the rebels without telling me?

As violence poured out of nowhere, the younger siblings scattered in all directions and chaos broke out.

Yes, react.

Concentrate as if it were a real situation.

That’s why I beat you mercilessly.

There is absolutely no ill feelings.

“Eww! What are you doing all of a sudden!”

“Laugh! You’re laughing! You’re laughing while hitting me!”

“You’re crazy!”

Wow, I can’t help but smile when I think about my younger siblings’ skills growing.

* * *

I think it started about 30 minutes after I started to lose.

The swords the children were wielding began to take on a life-or-death feel.

But that’s impossible.

“Why doesn’t it fit… … ”

“Don’t laugh! It makes me mad!”

“Damn! Don’t cry like that! If you’re going to do that, then don’t hit me!”

“Die… … . Die… … . Please die… … !”

There were cries here and there,

Actually, we’ve been playing rough since we were young, so we’re used to this kind of thing.

It was cute to see everyone’s eyes sparkling and trying their best to touch me at least once.

however……

‘Why is he doing that?’

A single silver hair kept catching my eye.

‘Where does it hurt?’

Catch Soroah.

21 years old. Male.

He was the guy who went on an expedition with Katrina and came back after half a year… … His expression was completely different from what I remembered.

‘Why do you look so anxious?’

I felt strangely listless and couldn’t concentrate.

In my memory, Catch was always a child who had sparkling eyes and rolled around more passionately than anyone else… … .

“Catch them! They’re coming at you from all sides at once.”

“Let’s go!”

Even Baren, who lives with annoyance, opens his eyes sharply and runs towards me.

“… … ”

Catch was busy just pretending to watch from the side.

Phaaaak!

It was so strange that I hit him on the head on purpose,

“… … ”

He slowly slips away without uttering a single curse word.

Taaak!

Bam!

I can’t just leave it alone.

I deliberately chased after him and hit his back of the hand and calf, but he tried to block it several times and then hurriedly hid among his younger siblings.

It seemed like his skills hadn’t improved since I saw him last time, and he wasn’t even able to display half of his original skills.

‘Why are you doing that… … ?’

Everything is burning, but I feel like I’m the only one stuck in the shadows.

It was so different from the catch I knew.

on the other side,

There was also a guy who was much hotter than I remembered.

“Oppa, one more time! Huh?”

Katrina Egion.

Even though his face was puffy and his eyes were sunken, he wasn’t discouraged at all.

He charged endlessly, his orange hair fluttering like a lion’s mane.

No matter how much he was defeated, his fighting spirit never waned.

Taaak!

Oh, I’m in now. I can’t get up now, right?

“Hey, come on! One more time!”

Oh my god!

It’s really over.

“Wow! This time it’s real!”

Phaaaak!

Oops, did I hit you too hard?

“Okay! I got it!”

‘… … ‘

Why the hell is it so strong??

Katrina boasted physical strength and sturdiness that astonished even me, a sword master.

The atmosphere became increasingly intense as Katrina unleashed boundless energy.

I was originally going to hit 5 times, but I ended up hitting 10 times?

“Sister… … Let’s stop.”

“Sister… … Are you sick… … ?”

Eventually, the other kids started to secretly try to stop Katrina.

“Let go of it!! Kyaa! One more time!”

Katrina runs wild, shaking off those kids.

Her overflowing energy forcibly led the atmosphere.

Even Catch Soroa, who had seemed anxious and timid, was caught up in the atmosphere and swung his sword without thinking.

Eventually, the brutal assault ended only after Katrina passed out.

It was after a long time had passed since I had originally planned to take it.

“Gasp… … Gasp… … .”

“oh my…….”

“it hurts!”

A guy who can’t even catch his breath. A guy who’s groaning. A guy who’s losing his temper.

I looked down at these various younger siblings quietly.

Honestly, I was impressed.

‘… … It’ll be faster than I thought?’

Katrina played a big role.

I knew they were all talented.

If you have this much passion and determination… …

The day that would astonish the entire continent seemed to be just around the corner.

In particular, catch soroa.

‘You’re incredibly talented.’

A catch that made me focus for a moment, swept up in the atmosphere created by Katrina.

In that brief moment, the sword he swung was fast and extremely precise.

Even among his talented younger siblings, he stands out.

But… … why is it like that?

It was the same now. He looked anxious and cautious.

First, I tried to give a compliment without thinking.

“Catch.”

“huh?”

“You did well. Your sword was very sharp.”

But the guy laughed bitterly.

“No, bro. I can’t do it anyway. … … Are you done with training? Should I go eat?”

Then he dropped his sword and staggered away without any strength.

‘What? I can’t do it?’

You speak so vaguely.

I was very nervous.

but,

‘… … Let’s just wait and see.”

There is a comfort in indifference, that was kind of my philosophy.

Everyone has their own share of burdens. Others can’t just carry them, and it’s not right for them to do so.

Watch quietly and let them rest for a while, walk alongside them, give them a word of encouragement or advice. Let’s approach them in a nonchalant yet kind manner, depending on the timing.

I don’t know what’s bothering you, but hang in there, Catch.

* * *

That night.

“Phew… … . It’s hard.”

Catch Soroa returned to the room with a tired face.

Ding-ding-

He threw away the sword he was holding and went in to wash.

After a hot shower, I threw myself straight onto the bed.

I had no intention of keeping Lancen’s words of always keeping my sword in my hand.

Even if I try to sleep, it’s all in vain.

“It feels good to lie down… … ”

It was such a tiring day, I thought I would fall asleep if I just closed my eyes.

however,

“… … I can’t sleep.”

My mind is gradually becoming clearer.

“Is it because it’s been a while since I swung a sword… … .”

actually,

I loved swords.

Until a few months ago, I had never missed a single day of practice.

Catch muttered.

“… … I wanted to do well too.”

Because he was the eldest son of the Count Soroa family.

Because I had to inherit the family’s fast and precise sword.

Because I had to become stronger and protect my younger brother.

Because I just liked the sword.

He always swung his sword, morning and night.

But now… …

“No matter how much I swing my sword… … I can’t do it.”

I finally realized it.

That you have no talent.

21 years old. Expert intermediate.

That’s also an extremely low-level intermediate level.

When I returned to the city,

Salzland, who is one year younger, has already become a senior.

He also lost in a duel with Sea, who was not good at swordsmanship.

He lost to Mika, who was two years younger than him, and even to his own younger brother, Geppetto.

I lost to my own younger brother. I can’t even protect my younger brother. In fact, I should have been asking him to protect me.

‘Aside from swords… … is there anything else… … that you can do well?’

Aura was the problem.

Auror didn’t always follow his wishes.

A terrible aura of dominance.

‘The swordsmanship that Brother Lansen teaches you doesn’t require Aura, but… … . In the end, if your Aura is weak, then it can’t be helped, right?’

According to common sense, that was the case.

That’s why he saved money.

This is where I reach my limit.

There are many. People like that. Some reach intermediate level in their 20s and never reach advanced level, or they barely reach advanced level after they turn 50.

Lifetime Expert Intermediate.

A slightly stronger expert intermediate who learns new sword techniques.

“… … .”

Just staying awake was painful.

I covered myself with the blanket,

yes-

Woof-

The sword that I had thrown on the floor earlier kept making noise.

Sometimes the sword would squeak, but Catch couldn’t figure out why.

“Be quiet. It’s noisy.”

I just buried myself deep in bed, covering my ears with my pillow.