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136One step forward (2)
It was a huge explosion.
A storm of aura arose, tearing the virtual butlers to pieces..
That moment.
Kwasik.
Clink!
The sword is broken..
The second sword he made, Blaze, was entrusted to Lucas, so Roman used Dmitry's famous sword to practice swordsmanship..
The condition of the sword was not bad.
However, an ordinary sword could not fully absorb Roman's power, and the strong aura explosion shattered it like glass..
It was a natural result.
Shards flew out and tore his grip, but Roman couldn't hold back his laughter despite the dripping blood..
‘It's really fun.’
Current life).
At one time, I thought my life was nothing special..
By following the path I had already experienced in my previous life, I hoped to relieve some of the boredom I felt in my later years..
Cheonma's last years were very boring..
There was no strong person in the world who threatened Baek Jung-hyuk, and a life of safety was not very attractive to Baek Jung-hyuk, who lived his whole life like the might of the jungle..
I had a craving.
I always wanted to improve, but I had no choice but to stand still because I had no opponents to test myself..
and now.
Roman takes Butler down..
That was happy enough, but what really made Roman smile was the way he knocked out Butler..
‘I thought Cheonma's method was perfect. That may be true. The Cheonma Sword Technique, which followed the previous knowledge and created a new one, was clearly the best martial art of its time, but I accepted a new method in a new world and used the Cheonma Sword Technique in a completely different direction. That means that Roman Dmitry's Heavenly Demon Sword Technique has room for development..’
I was excited.
Just the fact that I can see the way forward.
It was a different life from my previous life..
Rather than simply following the life that had reached its peak, it was possible to embrace new cultures and step into a world that had never been experienced before..
How happy is this?.
People looked up to the life of Baek Jung-hyuk, the Heavenly Demon, but the thought that there was no way up any further gave them a tremendous sense of loss..
Salamander Continent.
Butler is just the beginning.
He was only at the bottom of the continental rankings, and there were experts who surpassed him spread out across the continent..
“Phew.”
I took a breath..
Even though I haven't eaten anything for 15 days.
I felt full just from the air filling my lungs..
There was no one in front of him, but Roman looked up at the clear sky and thought..
‘I hope there are many variables in this world that I don't know about. A strong man like Butler constantly appears, testing me, and threatening my life the moment I let my guard down. The more I do that, the more I will find the meaning of life. Just as the Heavenly Demon Sword Technique was reborn as a perfect martial artist through numerous trials, the trials that this world gives me will make it possible for me to live as a human being. Life as Roman Dmitry. I fell from the top to the bottom again, but I will stubbornly climb to the top once again..’
new powerhouse.
new culture.
Because I couldn't predict the future, I couldn't be more excited..
I took a step back.
It was time to make the sword again..
As we reached a new level, the sword we made this time had to be more perfect than ever before..
It was then.
Crash.
“lord!”
“Are you okay??!”
People who suddenly came in.
Roman's subordinates, including Chris, arrived at the scene with urgent expressions..
* * *
The moment you arrive at the scene.
they had a hunch.
Nothing happened to Roman; rather, he seemed to have created the terrible scene before his eyes..
‘……How does this happen?.’
I was astonished.
The area around the blacksmith shop was completely ruined..
As if the Archmage had used the magic of the Go Circle, the surrounding area was horribly destroyed..
This is impossible with human power..
Although Roman Dmitry is the aura swordsman who defeated Butler, there are limits to the explosive power of the aura..
But what on earth is this scene?.
It was clear that they were subordinates who came running out of concern for Roman, but they swallowed dry saliva without even realizing it as they checked each and every trace of destruction..
“What's going on?”
dry voice.
Roman looked down at his subordinates..
His complexion was not good because of what had happened, but his eyes as he looked at his subordinates were filled with vitality..
Chris said.
“I heard an explosion and ran. Is something wrong??”
“no, nothing happened.”
“……If so, you're in luck. Master, we are your servants. I don't know how much time your lord spends here, but if you need our help, please call us anytime. I will always await your command..”
“i get it.”
I took a step back.
Because there's really nothing going on.
I was thinking of sending my men away and spending some time on my own again..
It was a moment of disappointment.
As he watched Roman disappear into the blacksmith shop, Chris looked around the surrounding area carefully again..
‘Does this mean we have gone one step further?.’
my heart was racing.
I felt strangely suffocated.
Roman Dmitry.
Chris met him, started a new life, and was getting stronger really fast..
Maybe that's why I've been confident in my abilities lately..
While participating in this tournament held by Roman, I was not at all worried about who my opponent would be competing in..
No matter how strong you are. I was confident that he would not be stronger than Roman Dmitry, so I took the time to check the skills of my subordinates whenever I had time..
But now.
I saw the scene in front of me.
I knew that Roman was so far ahead that he couldn't keep up, but this was a level of growth far beyond my imagination..
‘chris. what on earth were you doing?’
I felt skeptical..
When I first met Roman.
Chris vowed to become stronger than that..
As time passed, he realized that it was a realistically impossible goal, and he gradually became complacent rather than trying to catch up with Roman's goal..
It was a natural instinct.
When humans face a wall that they cannot dare to overcome, they stop in awe rather than the determination to overcome it..
Chris also.
He was a weak human being..
I stood in the same place without realizing it, and I had the complacent thought that I might be okay with just the progress I made now..
‘My lord is a person who is developing faster than anyone I have ever seen. Defeating a five-star swordsman at the age of only his mid-20s is an unprecedented feat in the entire history of the continent, but the lord is not satisfied with that and is constantly improving. Last 15 days. While I was complacent and looked after the condition of my subordinates, my master progressed to a new level by overworking his body to the point of cruelty. What on earth did I believe and why did I show such a complacent attitude? Even beings who have risen to a position so high that I can't even dare to catch up live fiercely every day, but people like me are already showing a pathetic attitude of settling for the present..’
I was angry.
Looking at Roman’s scrawny face.
Knowing what a hard time he had been through, Chris felt an indescribable sense of self-destruction..
this wasn't.
Competition held by Roman.
I will win with the confidence I have now..
But beyond just the results of the competition, Chris also wanted to become someone who would live up to Roman's name..
‘I can't be satisfied with just winning. So that no one dares to look up at the lord. You must defeat the enemies overwhelmingly. This competition is just the beginning. I will continue to strive to surpass my master again..’
“let's go.”
I took a step back.
From now on, I don't have time to teach anyone..
He was going to train relentlessly and prove what kind of person he was in front of Roman..
15 days before the competition.
Led by Chris, Roman's subordinates have reached a new turning point..
* * *
When exactly one month has passed.
Roman finished the sword..
Grumbling.
The flames flickered..
Roman raised his sword and looked at it in the flames..
‘So beautiful.’
last month.
I never took my eyes off the sword for a moment..
He slashed the sword without stopping, completely assimilating with the sword, and what was just steel at first gradually transformed into the ideal form that Roman desired..
A sword that perfectly suits your current self..
I wasn't in good shape because I hadn't eaten anything, but now I wanted to immediately check the power of this sword..
came out.
And then.
Invited virtual beings.
The beings artificially created by the five senses of the body created three butlers, unlike last time..
Crash.
Butler rushed in at the same time..
Beings used as a measure of strength.
They created an aura and joined forces to attack Roman..
Crying.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak.!
The atmosphere was torn apart..
Aura piled up in layers.
The attack with the combined strength of three people was more threatening than ever, but Roman's eyes did not waver as he looked up at it..
If you meet an enemy stronger than Butler.
That being will use a power comparable to this, and only by overcoming a power this strong can its future plans be carried out..
widely.
took a step.
Looking straight ahead.
The mana boiling in the dantian was expressed through the sword..
‘The middle part of Cheonma Swordsmanship, 3 seconds type.’
Heavenly Demon's Sword.
The sword flashed..
It created a strong gust of wind and cut down the three Butlers with an aura that seemed to engulf the world..
Kwakwakwak!
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak.!
The world was shaken.
All beings touched by the sword were destroyed.
The three butlers were obviously strong, but Roman's sword had reached a further level..
crispy.
enemies disappearing.
Even though they were virtual beings that did not exist, Roman came to the conclusion that he could defeat them..
‘It's finally ready.’
I looked down at the sword..
What name would be good?.
Salamander, Blaze.
If the previous swords meant a new life, the third sword wanted to express my current self..
‘Your name will be Darkness.’
Heavenly Demon's Sword.
A being that will drive the opponent into despair.
Roman lifted his sword.
The closed training session is now over..
* * *
Let's go back to the castle.
The men were waiting for Roman..
After organizing his subordinates, Chris walked next to Roman and reported on what had happened so far..
“Last month. As our lord ordered, we entered into our own endless competition. A record-breaking match was held at three-day intervals, and as a result, six prosecutors with high odds of winning were selected. This is the list.”
Zech.
received a list.
When I checked the contents, I saw some familiar names..
[Chris, Kevin, Volkan, Pukey, McBurney, Henderson.]
4 people in front.
These were the people I expected..
They showed overwhelming growth among Roman's subordinates, and considering their skills alone, it was thought that they would definitely reach the top level..
But the last two were surprising..
McBurney needed time to adapt due to his physical limitations, and Henderson was a commoner, so his starting point was behind other prosecutors..
but.
the results were different.
In a situation where McBurney and Henderson were proudly ranked at the top of the winning percentage, Roman smiled silently..
Chris asked.
“Can we proceed like this??”
The decision is up to Roman..
If Roman doesn't reflect the roster..
No matter what kind of confrontation they've had so far, Roman's men will accept orders and accept reality..
their development.
It all came from Roman.
If we concluded that Roman was not in the top six, there was no thought of doubting it. To them, Roman's presence was absolute. Even if he comes up with a conclusion that is different from common sense, he has the faith to follow it..
“I will proceed like this. but.”
I saw the men.
From their determined expressions, Roman gave them the justification that they must win..
“This is a competition held in my name. I think there is no such thing as beautiful defeat in the world. Prove to others that you are worthy of my name..”
“Follow orders.”
Meaning of following orders.
Expressed his will to die.
The subordinates, who at first lacked the appearance of warriors, have now become quite handsome..
“I'm looking forward to it.”
In that one word.
The men risked their lives.
I don't know what kind of opponent they will face, but they have completely erased the possibility of losing from my mind..
like that.
The competition is just around the corner.
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