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164Tue public ranking match (3)
Fernando vs Roman Dmitry.
people flocked.
Since all of the top 30 players have refused ranking matches, expectations were high to see what kind of match Fernando, known as the gatekeeper of 30th place, would show..
“Do you think Fernando can last one minute?.”
“It seems impossible to me. Fernando showed himself to be very vulnerable against swordsmen with 4-star or higher auras. If Roman Dmitry actively displays his aura, he won't be able to last even 10 seconds, but if the opposite is true, he will still show a pretty decent performance..”
“I think the same thing. I don't know if Fernando is different, but he is recognized for his solid fundamentals and swordsmanship..”
People's expectations were negative.
fernando.
People called him 'the limit of effort'.
Obviously, it is a great achievement to reach the level of a 4-star, but the innate talent has been shown to stagnate for many years..
It was frustrating for the people watching..
Obviously, his swordsmanship was superior to those at the top, but because the power of his aura was not supported, he always had to be satisfied with 30th place..
1years ago.
The match against Vertov was an example of Fernando's limitations..
Vertov, who was ranked 99th at the time, succeeded in defeating Fernando even though he was completely outclassed in swordsmanship and skill..
An explosion of aura. One powerful blow completely changed the structure of the confrontation..
It was still the same now.
People looked a bit sad at the sight of Fernando facing Roman Dmitri..
widely-
went on stage.
Fernando took a deep breath and faced his opponent..
‘……The world is so unfair.’
I had a bitter taste in my mouth..
Roman's appearance.
I was so young.
Just by looking at his appearance, you could say he was in his early 20s, but that man was none other than Roman Dmitry, who was causing a stir in the Cairo Kingdom ranking structure..
99Starting from the top to 30th place.
The monster that appeared before him in just a week was showing the realm of talent that defies age..
I felt inferior.
I was truly jealous.
people didn't know.
Every day I open my eyes and try as hard as I can until I close them, but every time the year changes, I feel like the people behind me are getting ahead of me..
Fernando was always ranked 30th..
When he was simply blocked by a wall of talent and collapsed, he was seething with an inferiority complex towards people like Roman Dmitry..
It was okay to say it was a lame feeling..
If it weren't for the poison that came from a sense of inferiority, Fernando would have collapsed long ago..
‘Roman Dmitry. Use me as a scapegoat. Instead, so that I can take at least one step forward. Show me the world you live in through this showdown.’
closely.
grabbed the sword.
I had no intention of letting down my guard..
He is clearly weak.
I threw away my arrogance and faced reality..
flutter-
the flag flew in the wind.
That moment.
Crumbling rumbling.
Fernando's aura caused a powerful explosion..
* * *
I did my best from the start.
Fernando raised his aura and exploded it on both legs to maximize his speed..
Cracking-
‘It starts from the front’
last match.
I studied Roman’s method..
Roman Dmitry was a very arrogant prosecutor..
No matter what attack the opponent used, he never took more than three steps back..
hook.
stabbed the sword.
The wind swirled around the sword that shimmered with an aura, and Roman dodged Fernando's attack with his hair fluttering on his face..
It was as expected.
Roman Dmitry only took a step back, and Fernando launched a linked attack that he had prepared..
pop-
one side of the sword.
The aura exploded..
The direction of the attack was forced to change, and the sword, which had been moving in a straight line, bent to the side and aimed at Roman's neck..
It was an irregular attack.
At the same time, Fernando raised his aura in preparation for his opponent to dodge..
hook.
Roman leaned back..
It was a shockingly fluid movement, and Fernando suppressed his surprise and immediately struck Roman's body..
It was a situation that was difficult to avoid based on common sense..
Roman Dmitry's movements reached their extreme in response to the successive attacks, and it was impossible to avoid the slashing sword in a situation where his body was completely bent..
And yet.
slap.
I turned my head.
While looking straight at Fernando, I attacked again as if nothing had happened..
And then.
It came straight up.
Like a spring, Roman defied the force of gravity and attacked Fernando..
Kwaang-
My arm flew out..
Clash of Auras.
This time too, the difference was in strength..
The moment Fernando gritted his teeth for a follow-up attack, strangely Roman Dmitry did not attempt a finishing attack..
Crackling-
took a step back.
widening the distance.
The crowd cheered for the thrilling fight, but Fernando knew his opponent had not finished him on purpose..
‘why?’
My stomach was boiling..
Fernando intended to win the match from the beginning, and launched a linked attack by boldly penetrating into the opponent's range..
Roman Dmitry's moves against him were perfect..
It would have been difficult to avoid if he had tried to attack the moment his arms were opened, but it is safe to say that it was Roman's intention not to attack him..
mistake?
Absolutely not.
Just looking at his previous moves, Roman Dmitry is not one to make such mistakes..
‘Am I so easy?.’
Suddenly.
I gritted my teeth.
Roman's actions.
Always finished the opponent quickly.
40Considering that even the above skilled player couldn't last 30 seconds, it seemed like he intentionally didn't end the match against himself..
Why? Because he is the 30th ranked gatekeeper?
Now, in the process of moving beyond 30th place, is Roman Dmitry trying to send a clear message to the top players?.
whatever it is.
My pride was hurt..
I wanted to put aside this confrontation, but Fernando had something more important than that..
‘No matter how much I trample on my pride, I don't mind. Even if it’s just a glimmer of hope, show me a path to progress..’
Remaining in 30th place for 10,000 years.
It's been a long time since I gave up my pride.
Fernando strikes again.
The attack attempted as the aura exploded was systematic and threatening..
When simply looking at his swordsmanship, he was the most overwhelming swordsman he had faced so far, but the power of his aura did not properly support his swordsmanship..
I knew it too.
The fact that as the confrontation progresses, people laugh at it..
Fernando blocked his ears and chose only the best way to defeat Roman Dmitri..
Kwaang!
This time the attack was blocked again..
The timing was good..
According to common sense, this was an attack that should have worked, but the aura's power was not enough so it could not penetrate Roman Dmitry's defense..
I was moved to tears.
I was irritated and angry.
But then.
[From now on, move your mana as I tell you. Then it will be easier.]
A voice that penetrates my ears.
Upon hearing that the opponent was Roman Dmitri, Fernando widened his eyes and looked at the man in front of him..
* * *
My mind was complicated..
What on earth is this?.
His head told him to ignore that bullshit, but Fernando stopped his onslaught without realizing it..
[4Fernando, the castle aura swordsman. The reason why you are weak compared to the skills you have is probably because the aura does not erupt smoothly. Aura is a powerful force that exerts destructive power. If you know your physical limitations and continue to do the same, you will never improve..]
The corners of my eyes trembled..
Roman attacked..
I couldn't understand how he could speak to himself, obviously without moving his lips at all..
Kaang-
Kakakakang!
We exchanged arguments..
Fernando was pushed aside and listened to Roman..
[The general eruption of aura refers to the explosion of mana through the channel that previously accepted and emitted mana. However, there is not just one passage of mana. The swordsmen of the Salamander Continent all follow a standardized system and use the same mana channel, but in reality, that is not all. If the mana passage you use was narrow from the beginning. Why didn't you think of opening another passage??]
Mana Mind Law.
The skills I have honed since childhood have formed a suitable channel for the eruption of aura as time has accumulated..
The mana spread throughout the body moved along a certain path, so high-level swordsmen were able to exert powerful auras and explosive power due to the solid and wide passages..
Fernando was just like everyone else..
Having formed a passage through a generally known system, he saw the aura erupting feebly and thought he had no talent..
that.
It was different from the truth.
The system that the world speaks of suppressed Fernando's creativity..
[It is difficult to open a new path after so many years have already passed. But it's worth a try.]
Those were sweet words.
completely deluded.
people's gaze?
own honor?
It didn't matter.
Fernando focused on Roman's words and didn't mind at all even if it seemed like he was being played one-sidedly..
Ready to accept new changes.
Although I worked hard to follow the existing system for decades, it collapsed like a sand castle due to a single word from Roman, whom I did not know much about..
I was so desperate.
I wasn't sure I could trust Roman, but my instincts told me to follow his advice..
It was from then on..
Map sparring has begun.
Roman pushed Fernando and told him the way, and Fernando used his mana accordingly..
a one-sided match.
1The match that seemed like it would be decided within minutes had already reached 10 minutes..
When people express boredom.
sudden-
Mana arose.
Fernando's eyes widened as he felt himself moving slightly towards a new passage..
‘……It was really possible?’
It's just a slight change.
Although I have not yet reached the stage of proper aura eruption, I have learned how difficult it is to initiate change..
eat.
Roman laughed..
That moment.
[Let's just finish this.]
flash.
A sword that fills the field of vision.
Fernando raised his sword to block, but the powerful impact shook his head..
puck-
* * *
How faint was it?.
Fernando came to his senses and looked up blankly at the sky..
‘Why didn't I think of opening another route?.’
I was stupid.
Even though there was room for improvement, we failed to recognize it and repeated the same mistakes for decades..
In fact, it was a natural result.
It was difficult to deviate from common sense, and I didn't know what the price would be if I mishandled mana..
It's a dangerous challenge. So people had no choice but to follow the existing system, and Fernando naturally thought that it was a problem of birth rather than a problem of method..
If everyone else was achieving good results using the same method, but I was the only one experiencing problems, I couldn't think of blaming the method..
furthermore.
In the first place, wasn't the existing system also created after numerous trials and errors?.
“Tsk tsk, it was broken horribly..”
“30They said he was the gatekeeper above. This only proves how great Roman is..”
“Roman Dmitry is definitely a monster. Still, he's ranked 30th, so how can he show off for 10 minutes? Fernando was completely pushed aside like a child. Even though I've seen him lose in the explosive power of Aura, I think this is the first time I've seen Fernando so helpless..”
“That's the difference between classes, huh?.”
people were whispering.
Around Fernando.
There were spectators who had not left yet..
Hearing their words, Fernando came to his senses for a moment..
‘Roman Dmitry……!’
People's ridicule didn't matter.
A being who showed me a new path.
In order to somehow take advantage of new possibilities, I had to follow Roman Dmitry..
Jump up.
got up from my seat.
Roman didn't go far..
Surrounded by crowds.
Roman Dmitry was walking.
People looked at Fernando pushing past them and looked questioningly as to what was going on..
“Roman!”
dump.
I fell flat on the floor..
Seeing Roman's gaze looking down at him, Fernando cried out, blood rising in his neck..
“Thank you so much for your teachings! I will not forget the grace of this Fernando and Roman Dmitri.!”
Murmur.
“what is happening?”
“Teaching??”
people were confused.
Confrontation between Roman and Fernando.
It was a one-sided match..
I thought Fernando looked ugly, but what on earth is going on?.
Roman stopped walking..
I turned my head and saw Fernando lying face down..
‘30gatekeeper above.’
I wasn't embarrassed.
this situation.
I hope Fernando comes to see me.
Roman Dmitry was waiting from the beginning.
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