Sword Master Who Leapt Through Time - Chapter 44



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#44 Grace Period

He is so far away, I can’t even send him any news.

One day, I received a letter from that person.

—

[Luceras Calendar 4676] Blooms on May 1st.

Today, my junior Lansen appeared in my dream.

Long time no see.

I wonder from time to time.

Where are you and what are you doing now?

What kind of person is this?

This junior… … Will he ever think of me? After all, he’s a comrade who fought alongside me.

—

I stared blankly at the Book of Destiny.

After the last time I traveled, one day, out of nowhere, a page appeared brazenly without any warning.

It said this:

[Iodine Serom thinks of you. Clear the episodes related to her a total of 2 times. Randomly reveal 2 diaries related to you from her diaries.]

It really has all sorts of functions.

Such a light heart.

At first it was like that… …

Strangely, I keep looking at the sentences written here.

I miss it strangely.

We haven’t known each other for that long, and we don’t know each other very well.

A shiver felt deep inside, as if I had always missed you.

“greatness-”

No, now is not the time to be sentimental.

I cleared my mind with a cough and quickly turned the page.

What you should pay attention to now is not this one, but another diary.

—

[Luceras Calendar 4674] January 10th It snows.

Today! I visited the ‘Crypt of Glory’!

This is where the seniors and their soldiers who have made great achievements within the Horizon Knights are buried.

Just walking through it made me feel like the path I had to take was becoming clearer. Could I be buried here too?

Originally, not just anyone was given the right to worship… … It seems that the Master highly regarded my achievement of beheading Cassigier.

Yes. I am Iodine Serom.

You’ve come this far.

To ensure that I do not forget this place, I record the positions of the 13 gods that I looked up at from in front of the Tomb of Glory.

……(syncopation)

however,

Where on earth did junior Lansen go?

The teacher didn’t say anything either…

We built this together… … It would have been nice if we had come together.

—

‘Tomb of Glory’.

I checked the Book of Glory from time to time and visited that place.

Our senior kindly recorded the locations of the 13 gods, so we were able to find them without difficulty.

A remote area about 20km from Glowing Steel.

It was written that it was located on top of a mountain, but when I actually got there, it wasn’t a mountain, just a slightly high hill.

Ten thousand years is a long time that can even bury a mountain.

“Shall we begin?”

The aura caused the entire ground to be dug up.

It took quite a bit of effort before I could find the entrance.

I was worried that it might have collapsed, but it was preserved quite cleanly.

It seemed like some kind of magic had been cast on it.

When I went inside, it was a little damp and dark, but the stone statues, stone monuments, and decorations were all clearly preserved.

“This… … should be enough.”

Tomb of Glory.

A place where knights who have made great achievements within the Horizon Knights are buried ‘along with their beloved soldiers.’

Large halls and corridors repeat, and on either side of them, magnificent tombs are lined up.

There were various weapons on display in each tomb.

All of them are ancient weapons of the highest quality to the highest level.

With this, we have more than enough equipment to get the required gear.

Among these, I especially want to give the best ones to my younger siblings and those who have gone.

I carefully packed only the necessary amount into the subspace, and made rubbings of the tombstones and the weapons to pair them up.

I said I would take it because I need it, but… … I want to at least show a minimum level of courtesy.

Since I came alone, I had to do everything by myself, so it took quite some time, but I didn’t leave right after I finished the work.

Instead, I looked around every nook and cranny of the ‘Tomb of Glory’.

I just felt like doing that.

Iodine wanted to come here with me… … How would it have felt if we had come together?

Imagine that.

Actually, I don’t know what I was looking for.

Even if you weren’t aware of it.

And in the deepest, most magnificent tomb, I realize what I have been looking for.

– The great … … St. Iodine Serom. Rests here. (4649-4)

“ah…….”

A sound that escapes my lips without me knowing.

I ran my fingertips over her name engraved on the tombstone.

Over the years, some letters had been erased and were no longer visible, but her name was still clear.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

For some reason my heart was beating fast.

To the point where I, the Sword Master, can’t control myself.

“Really… … there was… … ?”

Something that was either touching or sad passed by my nose and made my nose tingle.

My senior who lives so far away that I can’t even ask how he is doing.

This was the end of the senior.

What kind of life was it?

Were you satisfied… … .

Suddenly, a phrase came to mind.

Even though I was a layman when it came to literature, it was so clear it felt like someone was whispering in my ear.

– The silence of the dead leaves such a loud echo in the hearts of the living. It continues like that. Even when life is gone, some echoes remain and continue to echo throughout this world.

It was such an unfamiliar sentence that I couldn’t understand why I came up with it, but strangely enough, it stuck in my mind.

I quickly stood up from my seat.

“We’ll see each other again.”

In the distant past. Certainly. Once again.

chuck-

He turned his back and placed both hands on the hilt of his sword toward his senior’s coffin.

Nothing inside that tomb was touched.

* * *

Time passed quickly.

From lowly soldiers to commanding experts.

It was a time when everyone was absorbed in training.

There was no one groaning.

We’re all taking the gamble of our lives right now, and we all know it.

For the first week, I personally directed the training.

But from the next week onwards, training started to roll out on its own.

I did that on purpose.

In the first place, if a real battle breaks out, I’ll just go after Harun.

To ensure that the chain of command continues to function smoothly even when I am absent, I have left most of the tasks to the frontline commanders.

So there’s some time left.

Thanks to that, I was able to visit the Tomb of Glory.

Whenever I had time, I would walk around the castle to check on the training situation and give feedback.

As I was walking around like that, I saw Kalseric and Salzland training.

20-year-old Salzlan. With his muscular body developed greatly and already at the expert level, he is a promising young player with a bright future.

They were each leading soldiers and conducting tactical training.

Calceric led the cavalry and Salzland led the heavy troops.

Calceric, who was on the horse, noticed me and raised his voice.

“Hey, captain! Let me ask you a favor!”

“What is it?”

“Hey, give this stubborn kid some leeway!”

Calceric’s tone was one of frustration.

“persistence?”

“Yes! Can’t you block Balkan’s cavalry charge with a shield? That’s why I tell you to place your soldiers in front and stab them from behind with a glaive or spear… … But they won’t listen to me.”

ah…….

I think so.

But maybe I shouldn’t say that?

As expected, Salzland raised his voice in protest.

“Lord Calceric! Then the soldiers in the front line will continue to die! Since I am stronger, of course I should block them from the front.”

Yes. That was the spirit of the Salzland family, the Count Juan.

Breaking the enemy’s spearhead in the most dangerous position. Protecting your allies.

Calceric bared his teeth and growled, not liking the chivalry of Gloryland.

“So have you ever stopped my cavalry charge even once?”

“I failed because I wasn’t used to the timing. If you do it again, I’ll block you.”

“Ha! Aesong-ah. I acknowledge that you are a noble and have mastered high-level martial arts. But if you believe that and go ahead, you will be found dead?”

“I’ll stop it this time.”

Salzland’s blue eyes burned with a strong will.

“Okay… … . If you can’t stop it this time, do it yourselves.”

Calceric asked me to mediate, but instead he just burst into flames.

“Let’s go! Charge!”

The cavalry led by Calceric charged toward the heavily armed men led by Salzland.

Calceric raised his long lance at the forefront of the cavalry, while Salzland raised his kite shield at the head of the heavy cavalry.

‘… … You don’t even look at me.’

Expert top level. Among them, Kalcerik, who boasts skills close to the peak, landed a powerful blow towards the 20-year-old expert upper level, Salzlan.

‘I’m very satisfied.’

Yeah, that’s how training should be.

The moment the two finally collide,

“Euryaaaa!”

Salzland’s roar shook the heavens and earth.

An aura exploding from the shield of the same guy.

‘and!’

I was surprised.

“Aura Repulsion!”

That technique.

I have seen it.

The day when the Banroa Palace was on fire and we had to flee in a hurry.

Count Juan’s knight blocked the Sword Master’s attack with that technique.

The back that felt like a mountain at that time.

That ample shield that protected us all.

It seemed as if the shadow of that knight had fallen on Salzland’s back.

Aura repulsion.

An extremely powerful defensive and counterattack device that explodes an aura with extremely strong repulsive force upon impact.

That’s when it struck Calceric’s spearhead exactly.

Kwaaaaang!

“Kkwak!!”

Calceric let out a strange scream and was thrown from his horse, rolling on the ground.

Boom bang! Boom!

With the calceric, which was supposed to be the central axis, collapsing, the cavalry’s charge was blocked in vain by the spears and shields of the heavily armed soldiers.

Damn it.

Salzland looked down at the sword that was stretched out like a sword and reached out.

“Are you hurt?”

A gentle worry seeped into Salzland’s eyes.

Calceric shook his head and stood up on his own.

“Damn, anyway, the captain’s brats are all monsters.”

Calceric prepares to train again, shaking off his clothes.

In front of him, Salzland looked at me and smiled coolly.

As if I could do it. As if I wanted you to watch over me.

You little punk… … .

As I nodded slightly, Salzlan raised his shield firmly with his eyes burning even more.

Honestly, I feel a little relieved now.

‘If you give me that treasure-grade ancient shield… … .’

It was worth it.

I was worried that I was giving them too much of a task.

It has increased in the meantime.

My brother.

* * *

Leaving Salzland behind, I wandered around interfering here and there.

Then I saw Katrina and Varen training hard at a training ground.

“Slap!”

Varen Rodona. 24 years old. Top-class expert.

This guy always has a sleepy look in his eyes, but today his eyes were full of venom.

It looked like Katrina was helping Baren train.

“Baren. I like the strategy that Mr. Calceric gave me. It’s good, but it’s meaningless if your basic skills can’t hold up.”

“Basics?”

“Yeah. Reaction speed.”

oh…….

Katrina, your feedback is quite sharp?

“Zahir is a seasoned warrior. If we fight in a hand-to-hand fight, he will inevitably lose.”

“… … That’s right. It was like that last time too. What should I do?”

“It’s simple. Just react when it happens.”

“Do you react even if you get hit?”

“Yeah. I also felt that way while sparring with Lansen Oppa recently. When fighting someone stronger than me, I have to react to any situation at any time to survive.”

Katrina drew her longsword.

“Okay, I’ll attack, so you just block or dodge. Be prepared to react to all of my attacks.”

“good.”

A heated debate began between the two.

‘Good.’

It was flawless. Training moving in the right direction.

I nodded and went to look somewhere else.

And then a few days later, I looked for them both,

‘Huh?’

There was one more person added.

Rivera. Our best marksman.

“Are you sure?”

He asked Katrina with a trembling expression.

“Is that so?”

Katrina turned her gaze back to Varen.

“Yes! Please do!”

Baren’s eyes gleamed.

What’s really going on?

This kid isn’t usually this passionate…

“Master Baren, be careful. My arrows are a bit cowardly. I’ve even been called the fraudster Rivera.”

“That’s better, Mr. Rivera.”

As Baren’s will did not waver, Rivera and Katrina exchanged glances,

“Chaaaaat!”

Kirik-!

One aimed at Baren with a sword, the other with an arrow.

‘Is that okay?’

If you just block and dodge, it’s not easy to even deal with one person…

There’s a reason why they say the best defense is a good offense.

Not attacking was essentially the same as fighting with both hands tied.

I was worried that I might get injured for no reason.

however……

‘Pretty good?’

With venom streaming from his eyes, Baren swings his one-handed sword freely, blocking and dodging quite well.

That should be fine.

I passed by again, feeling relieved.

And then a few days later, I went to check on it to see how it was these days… …

‘What is that?’

I saw a sight that was hard to believe even after seeing it with my own eyes.

“Archers!”

As Katrina raised her hand, the archers all fired their bows at Varen.

They were all expert level warriors, and their arrows swayed as they came.

It was a training arrow with its head removed, but since it contained an aura, if it hit properly, it wouldn’t just end in pain.

Meanwhile, Rivera, who had raised his bow, looked at Varen with confused eyes.

“… … Is this right… … ? If all of this is right, my bones will break… … ? War is coming soon… … ?”

Rivera’s concerns seemed very valid.

Right now, Baren’s appearance was… … pitiful.

His clothes were torn and he seemed half-naked, and his handsome face was swollen like bread dough.

There were so many potions that there were empty potion bottles piled up in one corner.

Nevertheless, Baren’s will was strong.

“Come on!!”

The murderous intent and venom blazing from both eyes.

Katrina looked at Baren blankly and asked.

“What on earth is the reason? The reason for doing this?”

“I will kill you, Zahir.”

“Why? Your mission is to kill… … .”

“I’m going to kill you!”

“… … Because you got hit back then? Don’t you usually forget how many times you’ve been hit?”

“It’s not because it’s right!”

“Then what is the reason?”

Baren gritted his teeth.

“There is. A reason I can never forgive.”

At this point, I too became curious.

What is the reason? Why on earth are you so poisonous?

I asked you not to kill Zahir, but to tie him up. But why did you do this to me…?

I don’t think you can do that for the usual reasons… … .

Wheaaa …

A rain of arrows that eventually shoots.

The surprising thing is,

‘You’re avoiding that.’

Baren’s movements have improved dramatically in just a few days.

He’s a genius, he’s a genius.

On the one hand, I was worried, but on the other hand, I felt relieved.

Yeah. I have to get stronger. That way I can survive.

One by one, the soldiers, the younger brothers, and the subjects were steadily preparing.

Two weeks passed like that.

As everyone expected, the Storm King did not keep his promise of a one-month grace period.