Chapter 26
Translator: True Detective
Chapter 26: A Sword to Protect, Not to Survive (3)
It was a situation that appeared every time Irion fought with people.
Slave.
Young.
Small physique.
It was the optimal environment to underestimate Irion, so everyone fighting him rushed in recklessly while being careless.
With a mindset like ‘I’ll probably win even if I do it roughly’.
Just like now.
Even though he already had a history of sparring with Irion once, Gerard repeated the same mistake.
Because he wasn't at full power last time.
Saying there is no need to use swordsmanship or anything, he would make him realize the difference in class just with mana.
Saying he would show a realm a mere slave could never reach in his life and engrave despair.
The result of showing a simple charge citing all sorts of reasons.
“Kugh...!”
Gerard, tripped by his own momentum, fell ungracefully.
All he did was fall, but because the speed of the charge was so fast, he received considerable shock.
Gerard turning his head and glaring fiercely.
“This servant bastard...!”
“No, why at me.......”
Irion felt unfair.
Dumping all faults on him because he is a slave, now even blaming him for falling down.
It’s sparring, so it’s the fault of the guy who rushed stupidly; is it a fault to dodge?
‘Well, he was originally on the emotional side.’
Having anger management issues, he hits and breaks people carelessly if he doesn't like them.
That is contained in his swordsmanship too.
A sword full of emotion. Since movements become simple, it was easy to deal with.
“I’ll kill you!”
Gerard kicked the floor raising veins. Scattering red mana violently, he pushes his strengthened body.
Closing in on Irion once again, he swings the sword. Wooden sword rushing leaving a red afterimage.
Irion narrows his eyes and calmly reads the texture of the attack.
The effect of the [Master of Duel] skill that pulls concentration to the limit in a 1-on-1 interpersonal battle situation.
The sword flying wrapped in red mana looks slow as if moving in water.
Where the sword starts.
Where it passes.
Where it ends.
That trajectory is visible in detail.
‘Here.’
—Clack!
Hitting the side of the rushing sword. Striking the precise point, he parries the attack lightly.
“Eek!”
Gerard didn't stop.
A series of attacks dancing with fierce momentum. Red afterimages tangle in like a spiderweb.
Irion didn't dodge. Reading the flying attacks, he only twists the trajectory slightly.
—Clack!
—Tap.
—Clack!
Continuous short impact sounds.
Gerard pours out attacks like a shower but they don't reach Irion and scatter completely.
“Why—!”
Gerard’s face distorts.
Clearly, Irion is in front of his eyes.
Clearly, he is digging forward.
But——
It doesn't reach.
It seems like it will reach.
But it doesn't reach.
Like an oiled iron wall.
Every time he attacks, it slides off slippery.
“Wow. Sir Zain, that.......”
It was visible to Helena’s eyes. What Irion is doing now is the Swordsmanship of Protection he was absorbed in practicing recently.
What is drawn in Irion’s imagery is a circle with a radius of 1 meter centered on himself.
Do not go outside this. If I dodge, the master behind becomes dangerous.
Cutting away unnecessary movements, and cutting away again. Defending with only minimal movements inside the narrow circle.
This place is already a Knight’s Sanctuary to protect the master.
Not allowing an inch of intrusion.
“Huff, huff....”
Gerard, who poured attacks without rest, breathed roughly. The momentum of mana that soared like flames weakened at some point.
Couldn't break through even pouring full power. An overwhelming gap in power where victory and defeat are visible without settling the outcome.
It wasn't to this extent when sparring a while ago, but now he can’t even get near Irion.
Such Irion’s current status window.
• Possessed Proficiency[Middle Grade Swordsmanship Lv.5][Mana Breathing Lv.3]
Thanks to Zain’s teaching and sparring with Helena, Irion went through remarkable growth in a short period.
Irion’s skill far exceeded that of an apprentice knight.
“Do we have to continue?”
“This fucking bastard—!!!”
Gerard, unable to admit defeat, screamed and rushed in.
—Whish!
Irion swung the wooden sword up. The back of the blade struck Gerard’s chin.
“Ugh!”
With a single groan, Gerard tilted just as he was rushing.
He fell flat thud and didn't move anymore. He had fainted.
Actually, he could have subdued him without hitting, but.
‘I suffered so much because of him.’
How much did he torment the protagonist. It’s revenge for that time.
Cadets and knights speechless at the unbelievable result.
“Seems the conclusion has been reached.”
Between them, Renoa walked over.
“From now on, I won’t tolerate raising complaints regarding this matter. And it doesn't matter whether you train or not, but you’d better do it moderately. Because I’m starting to get annoyed.”
“...We will keep it in mind.”
“And Irion.”
Renoa moves her gaze to Irion.
“I have something to say so follow me.”
***
Immediately after winning the sparring, without even a moment to wash off the dust, I followed Renoa into the mansion.
‘What is it for this time.’
Even though I won after a long time, I couldn't be just happy.
Normally, one would expect praise at this timing, but the opponent is that Renoa, so I can’t predict what she will say.
Renoa’s study arrived at before I knew it.
Renoa, who approached the mahogany desk, turned her body around. A smile hung on her lips.
“Good work. Since you overwhelmed Gerard, the most outstanding among apprentice knights, there won’t be anyone picking on your skill anymore.”
“Don’t mention it.”
Ding— Along with the notification sound, the phrase that the quest was completed popped up in front of my eyes.
You have successfully completed the Owner's Order 『Win overwhelmingly in the sparring with Gerard』.
A reward is given.
- Random A-Rank Reward Kya~ Again an A-Rank skill.
Since [Grace of Chains], which is the same A-Rank, shows amazing effects, what amazing thing will come out this time.
Of course, I don't choose but it’s random, but since it’s nominally A-Rank, whatever comes out will be excellent.
“Are you listening?”
“Yes? Ah, of course I’m listening. Your voice is so pleasant to hear, it sticks right in my ears.”
“What did I say just now?”
“...Our Irion is so lovely?”
“.......”
“I apologize. I will focus.”
My hands are itching wanting to check the reward right away, but this quick-witted viper doesn't give a gap.
Deciding to check later when returning to the room, I put away the screen.
“I’ll say it again specially just this once. Since you met my expectations, I will bestow a reward.”
“Really?”
“If you don't need it, forget it.”
“No, no, no. If you give a reward, of course I should accept.”
This is another new discovery.
That Renoa praising a slave isn't enough, she even gives a reward?
‘Just how much did she hope I’d win?’
If you hoped I’d win, don't stay still and do cheerleading by the side.
“Is there something you want?”
“Freedom?”
“The day you leave my side will never come in your life, so don't be presumptuous.”
Renoa cutting off at once.
That figures.
Should expect what is expectable.
“Then what is possible?”
“I’ll try to grant most things.”
Why is it.
To my ears, it sounds like she won’t grant most things.
But there was nothing to lose. Since I didn't expect anything from the beginning.
In this situation where releasing is not possible, what do I need.
“Hmm. Bunny girl cosplay? One-day master-servant reversal? If not that.......”
“You are really crazy wanting to die, huh?”
This won’t do, that won’t do. Gold and silver treasures are unneeded for a slave.
Should I ask for a girlfriend.
“Seems there is nothing particularly needed. Then let’s say there was nothing.......”
“Can I go out for a day?”
“Going out?”
“As you know, Princess, I was born a slave so I have never walked around freely in my life. I want to walk around comfortably for just one day.”
Renoa’s eyes became cold.
“Do you think that will happen?”
“Anyway, I cannot disobey the Lady’s command, and if you are still anxious, wouldn't it work out somehow if I go with another person as a supervisor?”
“Hmm....”
Renoa falling into thought for a moment.
For me, if it works good, if not, whatever. I waited without big expectation.
Then.
“I’ll think about it and let you know.”
“Really?”
“It’s strictly thinking about it. If I say no, it’s no, so it would be better not to expect much.”
“I’m thankful even just for reconsidering. I will wait for a positive answer.”
Finished the conversation with Renoa and returned to the room. I worried she might do something weird again, but I was glad she didn't.
“Then shall we check the reward.”
Almost the only dopamine I can feel in this world. My heart pounds more at this moment than when fighting risking my life.
I absolutely don't bake jeon (hesitate/fail).
Immediate reward shoot!
■ Proficiency Random Reroll Ticket
Select proficiencies and change them randomly to other proficiencies.
The level of the changed proficiency follows the level of the previous proficiency. “Crazy.”
I naturally thought it would be a skill or something like that, but to think a double gacha would pop out.
The reward itself is better than expected.
Since I became a slave and took on various roles, accumulating various proficiencies.
Among them, there are many useless ones.
‘What were there?’
I opened the status window immediately and checked.
【Basic Stamina Lv.9】【Middle Grade Swordsmanship Lv.5】【Mining Lv.4】【Indomitability Lv.3】【Cleaning Lv.3】【Mana Breathing Lv.3】【Single Point Strike Lv.2】【Dishwashing Lv.2】【Wood Chopping Lv.2】【Weeding Lv.2】【Laundry Lv.2】【Animal Communion Lv.1】
When I clicked ‘see more’, all the proficiencies that weren't usually visible popped out.
“So many.”
A proficiency bibimbap even a dog wouldn't eat. This is all because I worked as a servant recently.
But now. The moment to turn trash into treasure has come.
If done well, it’s a life reversal.
I sorted out useless proficiencies.
‘Discard Mining, Cleaning, seems good to keep Single Point Strike. Dishwashing, Wood Chopping, Weeding, Laundry, throw them all away.’
I decided to leave Animal Communion.
Who knows? I might change job to Beast Tamer later.
Just as I selected those unnecessary proficiencies and was about to roll.
“Wait a minute.”
It said changed proficiency follows the previous level. Then the higher the proficiency I change, the greater the possibility of life reversal.
“Then what if I sacrifice Middle Grade Swordsmanship?”
This one was raised from Lowest Grade Swordsmanship, so if counting levels, it’s a whopping level 25.
High Grade Cleaning.
If shit like this doesn't exist, wouldn't only good things pop up mostly?
“Hmm....”
For a moment I wanted to try, but decided not to. Right now, swordsmanship is literally everything to me.
A knight who can’t handle a sword?
Can’t even recycle that.
“But Basic Stamina is fine.”
Stamina?
Okay, I’ll build it again.
That builds up just by swinging a sword a bit, right?
Notification: Will you change the selected proficiencies?
※Caution: Once changed, it cannot be reverted.
Me, gambler Irion.
I never miss an opportunity that comes.
“Let’s go life reversal!”
Reroll Shooot!
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