The Failed Swordmaster - Chapter 105

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Chapter 105 40. Discussing the Continent’s Greatest (3)

Lumian Calard and Sinsieo Ainsworth. The two who had been charging at terrifying speed collided. Sword met sword, creating a tremendous shockwave.

Crack- Crackle!

The ground, unable to withstand it, split as if an earthquake had struck. The two paid no heed and continued exchanging sword strikes in place.

Bang! Bang! Crash!

It was a clash of strength against strength, aura against aura. The two continued launching weighted attacks, causing the ground’s cracks to worsen.

And when the seventh sword strike collided, the ground on Sinsieo’s side was completely destroyed.

It couldn’t be helped. Taking Lumian’s mountain-like powerful attacks head-on was taxing even for her. Sinsieo quickly moved away before losing her balance.

Having retreated, she let out a powerful battle cry.

“Haaaah!”

Whoooosh-!

Immediately after, a crescent-shaped aura shot forth. Lumian didn’t dodge the sharp slash that cut through the air as it flew toward him. Concentrating his mind, he swung his sword diagonally. It felt heavy with force, like swinging a mace.

Whoooong!

Sinsieo’s aura shattered into pieces. The previously dark surroundings were dyed golden. It was blinding. Lumian frowned, and in that moment, Sinsieo moved to his flank and unleashed a continuous barrage of aura.

Whoong! Whoong!

Whooooong!

Of course, Lumian wasn’t one to fall for such tricks.

Moving to relatively intact ground, he put strength into his lower body and neutralized the ranged attacks one by one. As a result, the surroundings gradually became dyed in gold. It was blinding enough to lose one’s sight.

However, there was no significant impact on Lumian, who protected his eyes with aura. He wore a puzzled expression.

‘Why does she keep wasting aura like this?’

Processing completed aura into sharp forms and shooting them out is an extremely difficult technique. Even among Sword Masters, few can do this. At most, about 30 percent.

However, this caused too much aura waste compared to its power. Unlike aura overlaid on a sword, this was a one-time force that disappeared. Therefore, overusing it was never a good strategy.

Nevertheless, Sinsieo was continuously pouring out ranged attacks.

As if she had to do so. As if doing so would give her an advantage.

‘Could it be, on purpose?’

It was when Lumian sensed something strange. Sinsieo Ainsworth’s attacks finally ended.

Only then could he understand. Lumian looked around in all directions with a deeply furrowed brow.

The plain dyed entirely in gold.

The remnants of shattered aura remained scattered without dispersing.

When Lumian was about to ask a question, Sinsieo spoke first. Her face was filled with confidence.

“A direct strength battle won’t work. You must be a Demon King, right? Seeing how you overflow with power even outside your territory.”

“No, I’m not a Demon King…”

“But this is the end now. As long as you fight in my domain, you have no chance of victory! Hup!”

Sinsieo, who had only poured out her own words, charged again. Lumian, wearing a displeased expression, prepared to exchange swords again.

However, something was strange.

His body felt heavy. It felt like something sticky was clinging to him, interfering with his movements. He glanced at his arms and legs.

It was Sinsieo’s energy. The remnants of shattered aura were clinging like spider webs, restricting Lumian’s movements.

‘Even aura manipulation…!’

Even drawing up and utilizing aura became problematic. It felt like being cursed by a demon sorcerer.

He’d been had. He ground his teeth.

In the meantime, Sinsieo Ainsworth had rushed right up to Lumian’s nose.

With a smile covering her face, she raised her sword high. Then she struck down powerfully.

Another shockwave shook the plain.

Craaaash!

Crackcrackcrack!

“Urgh!”

Lumian wore a pained expression.

It was incomparable to before. Lumian’s feet sank deep into the ground.

Sinsieo’s strength had increased. Not only that, but her speed had also improved. It seemed the golden energy not only suppressed the opponent’s power but also had the effect of strengthening the user.

However, it was too late to realize this now. Lumian cast aside past regrets and wore a resolute expression.

Unfavorable conditions didn’t matter.

In his previous life, he had overcome countless crises with rock-like will. Even now, harboring the aura of mountains, nothing had changed.

Endure, endure, and endure.

And finally achieve victory. After that, correct the misunderstanding!

New strength dwelled in Lumian Calard’s body. His swollen arm muscles supported the Aura Sword.

Crash! Crash!

Bang! Bang! Craaash!

10 exchanges, 20 exchanges, 30 exchanges, 50 exchanges passed.

In the meantime, the plain became completely ruined. It was dented, split, and cracked to the point where one might misstep if not concentrating while moving.

Nevertheless, neither of their bodies had a single scratch.

It couldn’t be called an even match. Sinsieo continuously poured out attacks while Lumian was busy defending. Sweat poured from his body like rain. There was no need to ask who had the advantage.

However, Sinsieo’s expression wasn’t good.

The situation was much worse than she had thought. To an incomprehensible degree.

‘How can he move this much within the Domain of Dawn?’

The Demon King lost his life at the hands of the Knight King, and finally peace came to the human world. However, Sinsieo didn’t let her guard down.

Those evil demons might invade again before long!

Thinking this, she had worked tirelessly for the past 10 years to cultivate the power to stop them, and finally created the technique called ‘Domain of Dawn.’

An amazing ability that weakened the power of opponents she held hostility toward while enhancing the power of herself and her allies.

Moreover, if the opponent was an evil being, this effect became even stronger. It could truly be called a power perfectly suited for dealing with demons.

Yet, that guy was moving quite smoothly, as if denying Sinsieo’s thoughts.

And that wasn’t even the end of it.

‘Is he gradually adapting?’

It was unbelievable.

But it was true.

Just moments ago, this guy was barely managing to block her sword. It was obvious he was racking his brains trying to somehow escape from the domain.

But at some point, such signs disappeared.

He blocked attacks more easily and moved his body more quickly.

His expression had also become much more relaxed. She even felt as if he was using light-attribute energy like herself.

‘Ridiculous thought! Let’s focus on the fight.’

Sinsieo hardened her expression. Dismissing her rising suspicions, she swung her sword even more powerfully.

However, it wasn’t a mistake.

Lumian was truly using light aura.

The warm sunlight shining down on the massive mountain in his mental image. He had begun actively utilizing that power.

‘Much better.’

It wasn’t a calculated action. It was merely instinct.

However, the result was the same. When he focused on drawing up the power of light, the Domain of Dawn no longer bothered him. As a result, he gradually became able to keep up with Sinsieo’s movements.

No, from a certain point, he was able to gain the upper hand again. Smiling, Lumian powerfully drew up his aura and executed a diagonal slash.

Craaaash!

“Urgh!”

For the first time since the Domain of Dawn was deployed, Sinsieo was pushed back.

She didn’t resist the force. After creating distance, she glared at Lumian with burning eyes.

“How can you do that?”

“What do you mean?”

“How can a demon, no, a Demon King use the power of the sun?”

“Sigh… No, what kind of nonsense is that?”

Lumian let out a sigh.

He couldn’t understand it. Why on earth did she think he was a Demon King?

“What Demon King am I? I’m human. Because I’m human, I can use Aura Sword and light aura too. Isn’t it normal to think that way?”

“Bullshit!”

“Why is it bullshit? Explain it. Do you have any evidence that I’m a demon?”

“Goddess Allia has delivered an oracle. A new Demon King has appeared and is plotting in secret. Perhaps he has already infiltrated the human world!”

“…!”

Lumian showed a surprised expression.

Though he had somewhat suspected it during the Red Mountain incident, hearing that a Demon King had truly appeared made his heart sink.

However, Sinsieo’s eyes couldn’t see his worry.

Rather, it felt like he was disgustingly putting on an act.

“Excellent acting skills! To act as if you’re hearing someone else’s story!”

“No, it really is someone else’s story. I still haven’t heard the reason! Why am I the Demon King?”

Lumian shouted loudly.

His voice was filled with indignation. Naturally so. He hadn’t done anything to warrant suspicion.

However, that was only his own thinking.

When Sinsieo Ainsworth, who had been glaring at him for a moment, opened her mouth, he could only remain silent like he had become mute.

“A resurrected Demon King. Secret schemes. And in the midst of all this, a 15-year-old boy hiding ridiculous power.”

“….”

“Not a Sword Expert, not even an ordinary Swordmaster, but a 15-year-old human strong enough to overwhelm me… Such a being couldn’t exist in this world. It’s reasonable to assume he’s not human. Isn’t that right, Demon King?”

“Ha…”

A sigh escaped naturally. Lumian pressed his hand to his forehead.

There was no room for excuses. Even he thought it was impossible to explain his abilities logically.

‘Right. That’s correct. Rather than a 15-year-old having such abilities, it’s more convincing to think that a powerful Demon King hiding his identity is scheming outside the territory.’

Moreover, with even the goddess’s oracle lending credence to it, what more could be said.

But this wasn’t the truth.

Lumian shook his head and protested.

“I am not the Demon King.”

“Bullshit!”

“Really… I really am not. Please believe me.”

“Then speak. Explain how you possess such abilities in a way I can understand. If you do, I’ll admit my mistake and sincerely apologize. I’ll even kneel.”

“No, fuck, ah, I’m sorry. Ah, how am I really supposed to explain this…”

His chest felt stuffy.

But there was no way. That’s what made it even more maddening.

If his past self had been close with Sinsieo Ainsworth, there would be no problem.

Just like with Morghen, he could explain that he was the reincarnated Ryan Fromhart through various shared memories.

However, between him and her, there were no memories that only the two of them shared. They had merely encountered each other 3-4 times while fighting demons.

‘Damn it. What should I do?’

Lumian pondered so intensely his head felt like it would burn up.

But no ideas came to mind.

Watching him, Sinsieo Ainsworth took something from her chest and said.

“As expected, you can’t say anything.”

“Ah, no, wait…”

“Unfortunately, I lack the strength alone. But it’s fine. When this special signal flare that can be seen from afar goes off, the knights of Rhodesia and Jenas in the city will come to help me…”

“No! Fuck! Wait just a moment!”

Lumian spat out rough curses as he stepped forward.

However, Sinsieo’s expression remained unwavering. Just as she was about to fire the signal flare.

“Would you wait a moment, Sir Sinsieo Ainsworth?”

“…?”

Both Sinsieo Ainsworth and Lumian Calard turned their heads simultaneously.

They had been so focused on each other that they hadn’t noticed someone approaching.

Sinsieo opened her mouth.

“Who… A knight of Jenas?”

She showed a surprised expression.

Two people had newly appeared.

One was Bercal Garcia. Though Sinsieo didn’t know his name, she could tell he was an ally thanks to the uniform symbolizing a high-ranking knight of Jenas.

‘The person beside him must also be a knight of Jenas?’

It seemed likely.

His attire and face were utterly ordinary, not looking like a knight at all, but if that weren’t the case, there would be no reason for him to be with a high-ranking knight of Jenas.

‘He seems to be hiding his identity… but who is he?’

Sinsieo slightly frowned.

Dozens of knights came to mind and disappeared. It was difficult to identify any specific one.

However.

“…!”

Lumian Calard was different.

He thought he knew.

An appearance completely different from what he knew. It seemed like a disguise.

But just from the build alone, he could be certain. Just from the atmosphere he exuded, he could immediately tell.

Before he knew it, his eyes had become moist.

Lumian Calard, no, Ryan Fromhart called out in his heart to the lord he was seeing after such a long time.

‘Your Majesty…’

Facing the Knight King, Philip III, his face was colored with longing.

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