The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman - Chapter 82

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Chapter 82

“Unbreakable Will?”
-Of all things….

Irritation tinged Wrath’s voice. He seemed displeased with the trait called Unbreakable Will.

‘Then it must be a decent trait.’

If Wrath disliked it, it had to be a good trait. I summoned my status window with anticipation.

【Status Window】
Name: Raon Zigheart.
Title: 【The Unbroken】.
Condition: Curse of Severe Cold (Five Strands).
Traits: Wrath, Ring of Fire (4-star), Water Resistance (4-star), Mythical Sense (3-star), Comic Void (3-star), Severe Cold Aura (3-star), Fire Resistance (3-star), Bleeding Curse (1-star), Ambush (1-star), Unbreakable Will (1-star).

Strength: 62.
Agility: 63.
Stamina: 56.
Energy: 47.
Perception: 66.
Wrath: 10.

After confirming that my stats had increased thanks to the rewards, I examined the newly acquired trait 【Unbreakable Will】.

【Unbreakable Will】
When suffering severe physical or mental trauma, temporarily increases mental fortitude to reduce pain.

The moment I read the description, an exclamation escaped me. With this trait, I could endure even while wielding Wrath’s power just as I had before.

“Fortune smiles upon me.”
-It is not fortune, but the superior capability of the system I created.

Wrath glared at the message and gnashed his teeth.

‘Even excellence becomes a fault when overdone.’

When I first created that system, I designed the trait generation to produce the most urgently needed ability at any given moment.
That system’s trait generation condition applied to Raon as well, which is why the Indomitable Will—the ability he needed most—manifested.

-Tsk.

My irritation flared instantly.

‘I thought I could finally break through his defenses….’

Raon had accepted the emotion of wrath, and at last I had forged a blade that could wound him—but that cursed trait had reset everything back to square one.

‘Tch….’

I forced down the seething rage within me. I would not be foolish enough to kindle my own fury and elevate his stats in the process.

‘Time is on my side.’

My power’s recovery speed was accelerating bit by bit, and I had already planted the seed of wrath within Raon.

The boy was showing impressive growth for a human, but in the end, victory would be mine.

‘Wait. Your flesh and soul belong to me. I shall imprison you in glacial ice for all eternity!’

I fixed Raon with a cold, piercing gaze.

“Tsk, tsk.”

Raon clicked his tongue at me.

“Your expression gives it away. You’re plotting something foolish again.”
-Foolish? You dare suggest that I, the sovereign, would entertain such base thoughts? How could a mere human comprehend my exalted reasoning?
“Predictable. You’re waiting patiently to devour my body and imprison my soul in ice, aren’t you?”
-Gah!

My jaw fell slack.

-You… have you mastered mind-reading as well?!
“I’ve heard and seen enough of your schemes by now. Your thoughts and movements are all within the palm of my hand.”

Raon stretched out his elongated right hand and waved it dismissively.

-How dare a mere human!

Wrath completely forgot his earlier resolve not to fall for Raon’s provocation and erupted in fury.

Kwaaaaaaah!

Wrath’s chilling aura, now intensified to a new level, crashed down upon Raon like a tidal wave.

“Ugh.”

I bit down on my inner lip.

‘This is no joke….’

Even accounting for my injuries, the intensity of the pain had become far more severe than before. It felt as though my entire body was being pierced by countless razor-sharp icicles.

Despite my water-attribute resistance being at four stars, the agony was dizzying—receiving Wrath’s emotions was an extraordinarily dangerous affair.

“Haaah….”

I resonated the four rings of fire, gritting my teeth through pain so intense it felt like they might shatter, enduring it again and again.

[You have experienced unbearable pain.]
[Indomitable Will activates.]

With that message, the agony crushing my mind and body began to diminish significantly.

-Kraaaah! Today I shall sever this cursed bond between us once and for all!

Wrath unleashed his full power, summoning both rage and frigid cold, yet enduring his emotions proved far less difficult than it had been before.

[You have withstood Wrath’s possession while in critical condition.]
[Your Perception stat increases by 1 point.]

My mind became clearer with the message.

-Damn it. How is this even possible? What in the world is happening?!

Wrath separated from my body while spewing countless curses. Rather than the Lord of Wrath, he looked like a ruffian being observed.

“I told you.”

I chuckled and waved my right hand.

“You don’t work against me. It’s painfully obvious.”

Yet my heart wasn’t at ease.

‘His strength is growing at an accelerating pace.’

Wrath’s aura was becoming increasingly formidable. If I didn’t grow stronger faster than him, I would eventually be consumed by him.

“Hah.”
-Grrrrr!

Wrath and I stood at the closest distance, preparing to devour each other.

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The next day.
I awoke near noon and stepped outside.

The Village showed signs of reconstruction work in progress. The Branch’s swordmasters and trainees had tidied up the Village between night and morning.

“You’re awake.”

Burkas, the Branch Master stationed near the Palisade, approached me.

His gaze was different from yesterday. He looked at me as though I were some mysterious creature.
He must have heard from another trainee that I had slain the Green Warrior and fought the Gwahyeolgwi.

“Are you feeling alright?”
“Much better, thank you.”

Raon nodded slowly. He wasn’t sure what Rimer had scattered, but his broken bones were knitting together, and flesh was filling in where his waist and thighs had been torn away.

If he returned and focused on recovery, it seemed he would be restored to his original state in no time.

“You’ve accomplished something remarkable. At fifteen, you’ve slain the Green Warrior and survived a battle with Gwahyeolgwi—it’s no exaggeration to call it an achievement.”

Burkas swallowed hard and gave a thumbs up.

‘More than an achievement, really.’

If word spread that a trainee who hadn’t even become a swordsman yet had slain Eden’s Green Warrior and fought Gwahyeolgwi for roughly ten minutes, no one would believe it.

Most people would likely think it a lie, even if he brought this news back to the family.

He examined Raon carefully, bandages wrapped around his body. Despite such severe injuries, the boy showed no expression of pain and uttered no complaints.

It was astounding what experiences had granted him such composure and martial prowess at such a young age.

“We’ll handle this place. You lead the trainees back to the family. I’ve applied temporary measures, but there are many with severe injuries, including yourself. Return and receive proper treatment.”
“Understood. Thank you for your consideration.”
“We’re all of Zigheart, after all.”

Burkas smiled faintly and waved his hand.

“Then.”

Raon bowed slightly and headed toward where the other trainees were.

“….”

Burkas watched Raon’s retreating figure in a daze.

‘Enduring against Gwahyeolgwi….’

Even he, an Intermediate Expert, had no confidence he could last five minutes against Gwahyeolgwi.

The fact that Raon had sent the trainees to safety and fought alone for ten minutes was both astounding and moving.

‘He’s growing fast.’

The small back of a boy who didn’t even seem half my age appeared impossibly large.

‘Regardless of what happens.’

Burkas gazed up at the sun illuminating the world from the center of the sky and smiled.

‘The family will be in quite an uproar.’

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“Raon.”

Lunan rushed toward me like a puppy spotting food. She examined my entire body before her eyes grew downcast.

“Does it hurt?”
“I’m fine now.”

I shook my head and smiled. It wasn’t a lie—the pain had truly diminished considerably.

“Really?”
“You don’t need to worry anymore.”
“Okay.”

The corners of Lunan’s mouth rose ever so slightly. It seemed this girl’s emotional expressions were gradually becoming more varied.

“We need to return to the family. Tell everyone to prepare for departure.”
“Understood.”

She nodded vigorously and ran off toward where the other trainees were gathered.

“Are we leaving right away?”

Burren, who had been watching her, approached quietly.

“Yes. The Branch Master said he’d handle the cleanup, so we should head back.”
“Where on earth has our instructor gone?”

Burren furrowed his brow and kicked at the ground.

“Are you truly alright physically?”
“The injuries haven’t healed, but I’ve entered the recovery phase.”
“Make sure you recover completely. I need to defeat you at your absolute best.”
“Even after seeing that?”
“Because I saw that.”

His blue eyes remained steady as stone, unwavering.

“I won’t give up or retreat. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl after you.”

His voice carried an unshakeable resolve. It seemed Burren had grown considerably through this mission.

“And.”
“Hmm?”
“I silenced those who knew about your frost aura. Since you saved their lives, none of them will reveal your secret.”
“Ah.”

My mouth fell open in surprise.

‘He thought that far ahead?’

I had assumed the fact that I possessed two auras would inevitably be exposed, but it seemed Burren had already sealed the trainees’ lips.

It was completely unexpected, leaving me stunned.

“There’s no need to be surprised. I owe you a debt of life, so I simply did what I could.”

Burren scratched the bridge of his nose and turned away.

“I’ll prepare for our departure. You should rest.”

With those words, he headed toward where the other trainees were gathered.

‘Can someone change that much?’

Burren had transformed so completely that I couldn’t imagine he was the same child consumed by jealousy when I first met him.

Perhaps the miracle of the 5th Training Ground wasn’t me—it was him.

“Hmm.”

I gathered my belongings and headed toward the center of the village.

“We need to repair that section properly. For now, just stack the wood!”

The Village Chief, bearing wounds from the battle, was directing the villagers.

“It’s dangerous to stack them up high. So to the side… Oh! My benefactor!”

He spotted me and hurried over.

“Are you… are you all right? You suffered such grievous wounds because of me….”
“It’s not your fault, Village Chief.”
“You took that monster’s blow while protecting this worthless old man. I don’t know how to ever repay such kindness.”

The Village Chief dropped to his knees and bowed his head.

“….”

I watched the Village Chief express his gratitude and recalled my first encounter with Gwahyeolgwi.

‘Back then….’

The moment Gwahyeolgwi launched its attack, my body moved on instinct—I embraced the Village Chief and stumbled backward. I knew I would be wounded, yet my body acted before my mind could think.

‘Why did I do that?’

Truthfully, it wasn’t necessary.
I had already received the Goblin King’s mana stone from the Village Chief and heard his circumstances—there was no real reason to save him.

Yet I had saved him despite sustaining these wounds.

‘I’m changing.’

Whether it was because of Sylvia, Rimer, the children, or the circumstances themselves.
Regardless, I was changing too.

And I didn’t find that change so disagreeable. It felt like emotions were being clothed upon an empty wooden puppet.

“Please, get up.”

I smiled faintly and helped the trembling Village Chief to his feet. His aged eyes brimmed with awe and gratitude.

“As I said, I’ll be taking this jewel with me. I’m not certain, but there’s a possibility it could draw them out.”
“Of course!”

The Village Chief nodded vigorously up and down.

“Don’t mention this first. If anyone comes asking about the jewel, tell them that Zigheart took it along with several other items.”
“Understood!”

The Village Chief nodded as though receiving divine revelation.

-Why are you saying it that way? Wouldn’t it be better to tell him everything?
‘It’s better he doesn’t know.’

I needed to take other items as well—not just the jewel—to erase any trace that Eden was after it.

‘This information will fetch a high price.’

I smirked. I couldn’t afford to miss the opportunity to sell information about Eden to Glen at a premium.

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The trainees departed Sebu Village amid the fervent cheers of all its inhabitants.

Burren led the trainees from the front in place of the injured Raon, while Lunan followed behind Raon like a duckling.

Martha walked alone as usual, but her eyes seemed clouded with thought.

Raon stood at the center of the trainees, observing his surroundings with meticulous attention.

‘My senses have sharpened thanks to the stat increases.’

From subduing the Green Warrior, facing the Gwahyeolgwi, and the stats he’d torn from Wrath, his sensory level had risen considerably.

With his expanded sensory range, detecting the presence of hidden individuals had become far easier.

At this point, he felt he could pinpoint the Red-eyed Ghost’s location even if it tried to hide.

As he continued expanding his sensory range in preparation for a potential Eden ambush, he detected someone.

‘Rimer!’

He recognized that refreshing wind that belonged to Rimer. He hadn’t left—he was still watching over the trainees.

‘Of course.’

It was obvious that Rimer would remain in case Eden or another faction launched an attack.

A sudden shift.

Rimer’s presence abruptly dimmed like a snuffed candle. He had sensed that I’d detected him.

‘Quite the unusual person.’

Raon chuckled softly, suppressed his aura, and followed after the trainees.

Moments later.
Rimer descended from a tree along the Forest Path the trainees had traversed. His expression was one of exasperation as he shook his head.

“That monster of a boy…”

Even knowing that Raon had achieved extraordinary growth over these past days, he hadn’t expected him to detect his presence despite being properly concealed.

“What will his reaction be when I report this?”

He smiled wryly, imagining Glen’s stern expression.

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