Chapter 94.1 - The Second Year at the Academy - The Noble Knight of Integrity (1)
In this duel, I stand no chance.
Even with [High-Speed Movement] and [MultipleChants] sealed, I couldn't beat Harvis.
Klaus, the Sword Flash, is an even more formidable opponent. He's the future Halvis.
Furthermore, he's loaded with magic equipment. From his sword and shield to the chainmail and the glimpses of a necklace, everything he has is high-quality magical gear.
But, that's also his weakness.
For now, I'll follow along with this young lady and amuse myself.
Even if I lose, I'll just crawl on the ground.
Klaus points at me, and an appropriate knight gives the starting signal in this disorganized beginning.
Amid the chaos, Klaus asks a question.
"Is it okay to begin?"
"Sure, why not?"
"No, not like this. What about your weapon?"
Klaus is pointing at Shamshir.
It's truly amazing, the ‘Sword Flash.' He noticed it's not my primary weapon even though I haven't swung it. I may be a Rank 1, but I'm not an amateur.
"Unfortunately, I don't have much else besides a knife."
Klaus responds by swiftly drawing the small sword from his waist.
The moment I catch it, a subtle chill runs through my entire body.
What... is this?
"It seems you use a curved sword in anticipation of the future, but it's originally a one-handed sword. I'll lend it to you."
Klaus's words barely register in my ears.
I just stare down at the weight in my hand.
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I draw the scabbard and look at the blade.
A plain sword. Yet, it exudes an eerie atmosphere.
It's undoubtedly a magical tool, but my mind isn't registering anything.
Maybe I'm not recognized as its owner.
I activate [Appraisal] on the small sword in my hand.
Despite their sloppy nature, he blocked them effectively.
Well, this is quite convenient. With the local monsters around here, one careless move usually results in instant death or a fatal injury.
It's not every day you come across a sandbag, or rather, a training partner who won't die even if I go all out.
I'll keep it up like this.
I kept using [Strong Blow] and [Double Strike], and Klaus kept defending himself.
He eventually realized that something was off.
After deflecting my [Double Strike], Klaus switched to a counterattack.
The sound of clashing metal echoed through the forest.
"Good moves, but don't tease your elders too much."
With his shield up, Klaus wore a wry smile.
As he shifted to a counterattack, I forcibly twisted my body and unleashed [Strong Blow] while preparing for a mutual strike.
It was the same move I tried during the orc battle, an attack that sacrificed joint strain.
Klaus instantly switched between offense and defense, effortlessly blocking it with his shield.
He's truly an exceptional man. Even with Harvis's [Dragon Strike], he would probably block everything head-on.
Unlike me, who relies on speed, he's a genuine powerhouse.
Resetting our stances, I offered a smile.
"It's not every day you get a chance like this."
"I'm honored. But I'm not so free that I can indulge in training. Let's bring out your full potential."
With that, Klaus drew his longsword.
Right after, a massive sideways slash, engulfed in flames, was unleashed.
I instinctively lowered myself and dodged it.
A few strands of my hair were scorched, consumed by the flames.
The skill Klaus used initially was [Raging Flame Slash].
It's in the same category as Markant's [Violent Wind Slash], but when I visualized it, I was amazed at its range.
While it doesn't reach the level of Fireballs, it far surpasses the Bolt and Blow series.
But this won't work.
Even momentary ignition will ignite.
