When night fell, Raon was the only one standing on his own two feet in the 5th training ground.
“Dualeon will be held in Daliandae, and the training hall will be renovated.”
Raon grinned as he looked at the prosecutors panting like fish on land and the neatly trimmed training ground.
“I guess I should at least say thank you to the typhoon.”
“profit… .”
“Huh!”
“Shit!”
The prosecutors heard Raon’s cheerful voice. In particular, the 30 prosecutors who destroyed the training center yesterday shed bloody tears while clutching the soft soft soil.
“Hmm… .”
Rimmer, who had been lying down on the platform and taking a good nap, stood up, wiping his drool.
“Are you done now?”
“yes.”
“Ugh, it’s scary. scared.”
He looked at the prosecutors spread out on the floor and his shoulders trembled.
“You don’t know how lucky I am to be your boss.”
Rimmer grinned and patted Raon on the shoulder.
“It won’t be that long.”
“huh? what?”
Raon laughed without answering. What can it be? It means he doesn’t have much time left until he longs for him on Limer.
I wanted to grow up quickly and get promoted in order to prevent Rimmer’s gamble and to get rid of him.
“The smile is somehow ominous… .”
Rimmer sweated profusely and turned around.
“Uh, anyway, I’m going. Everyone, don’t overdo it and go back.”
The prosecutors, who had already strained themselves, were unable to answer and just lay there blankly.
“La, Raon… .”
Burren stood up, trembling like a leaf blowing in the wind.
“Training is good. really good. Ha, but there’s no need to spar like this every day, right? There is training in footwork, refining sword techniques, physical strength, and physical training. Or there is group screening training.”
He continued speaking with his hands folded as if praying or asking for forgiveness.
“Because I’ve done enough to spar over the past month. Now let’s try something else. “Like you said, I want to do some systematic and diverse training!”
“What are you talking about?”
Raon tilted his head with a sullen expression.
“Is there anything more systematic than sparring?”
“Did everyone systematically freeze to death? “What kind of training is being beaten senselessly all day long!”
“listen carefully. First, your body will be trained while being hit by me in the sparring hall, and your stamina will increase as you dodge my attacks. Plus, you stay up all night practicing swordsmanship and footwork to avoid getting hit by me.”
He stretched out his fingers and pinched out the things Buren wanted one by one.
“Physical training, physical strength enhancement, swordsmanship and footwork training. Everything you said is included in the couplet. “Is there any training as systematic as this?”
“Oh, it’s sophistry! “We train swordsmanship and footwork separately, so does it make sense that getting hit trains the body?”
“that’s right! “Even if you train for a whole month, the pain won’t go away!”
“That’s not training, it’s struggling because you don’t want to die!”
Burren screamed. Other prosecutors also stood up and raised their hands in agreement.
“Originally, living things become stronger the fastest when they feel a threat to their lives. “Just be patient.”
“They say a bird is a living thing. “They no longer see us as people!”
“shit! I can’t speak! “It’s like talking to a wall!”
“Shit!”
The prosecutors screamed and pounded the ground with their fists. I felt a little sad when I saw that dust wasn’t coming out easily due to lack of power.
However, the intensity of the current training is quite low compared to what he received.
In my past life, I suffered many attacks that broke my bones or left me incapacitated, but I never committed an attack that left any aftereffects.
“Then it will continue… .”
“Keep sparring.”
“Uuuuuu!”
“Aaaak.”
“Shit… .”
Burren hung his head in despair, Runaan let out a quiet scream, and Marta let out a weak curse for the first time.
* * *
Raon sent all the prosecutors away, stood alone in the training hall, and drew his sword.
Slurp.
He slashed down his sword with the sole intention of cutting his own shadow reflected on the moon.
Whoa!
Although he did not use any swordsmanship or footwork, the Jecheon Sword gently vibrated as if he had performed a sophisticated swordsmanship, leaving a silver trail between the shadows.
The sword followed the sound of the heart, not the head. Standing alone on the pure white sword body of the Jecheon Sword, the solemnity of the moonlight stretched out a magnificent sword light.
What is contained in that sword is the herbivorous diet, gagyul, and breathing that I have learned so far.
The attributes of swordsmanship that were not in harmony were gradually mixed together to create a swordsmanship that was different from before.
If a warrior saw it, he would call it a sword containing death, if a knight saw it, he would call it a straight sword, and if a dancer saw it, he would call it an elegant sword dance.
“Whoa… .”
Raon stopped his sword only when the moonlight began to stream down his shoulders.
‘I’ve grown up.’
I thought it would stagnate, but the level actually rose. Although the training started with the intention of helping the prosecutors grow, I was the one who made the biggest progress.
“All these things happen.”
I just had fun beating up swordsmen who were getting stronger little by little, but it was surprising that my martial arts achievements were increasing.
Just as Sloth grows stronger as he sleeps, he seemed to have the attribute of becoming stronger by beating others.
“Should I beat it a little more?”
Raon chuckled as he put away his sword.
-That remark.
Lars nodded and pointed his finger.
-It’s just our side.
“I said no!”
* * *
Vice Danju Techri approached Garon, who was putting his feet up on the desk.
The broken limbs were put together, but the shattered cheekbones had not yet recovered, and a large bandage was wrapped around the face.
Coo!
Tekhri knelt in front of Garon and buried his head in it.
“sorry!”
He didn’t look up even though his broken cheekbone was touching the ground.
“Bah, I let my guard down! “It won’t happen again, so please forgive me!”
“Do you know what the word I hate the most is?”
Garon stood up with a cool smile.
“I let my guard down. absence.”
“ah… .
“Assholes say things like, ‘I lost because I let my guard down,’ ‘I could have won if I had not let my guard down,’ or ‘I lost because I let my guard down.’ But do you know that it’s all a lack of skill?”
As his smile deepened, the swords stuck in the sword room rang out a deadly sound.
“Huh… .”
Tekri’s complexion turned pale.
“If you have overwhelming skills, you can kill your opponent regardless of whether they are off guard or not, and whether the opponent is a dick or not. “You’re just weak.”
“S-sorry… .”
“At a time when I need to build recognition, you are giving me not only an embarrassment, but a fucking shame. Tell me why I shouldn’t slit your head right now.”
Garon pulled out the sword stuck in the wall and aimed it at Tekri’s neck, as if he was really going to kill him.
“This time, I will do my best from the beginning. Raon Sieghardt. “I will bury that insolent bastard with my own hands, so just give me one chance!”
Tekri didn’t stop, even though blood was pouring from his cheeks and forehead, and he slammed his head into the marble floor.
“The guy who fainted from one punch is bullshit!”
“Because it’s a fist. “I will never lose with swordsmanship!”
It is true that Raon is a monster that oozes ominous energy, but that is only when fists meet. He was confident that if he took up the sword he would avenge this humiliation.
“Hmm… .”
Garon slowly lowered the sword that seemed ready to be swung at any moment.
“I will cut him to pieces with the sword skills I received from Danju! “Give me one last chance!”
“Well, okay. It’s true that we put a lot of effort into you, so it would be a waste to throw it away like this.”
“Ah, thank you!”
“but!”
Garon’s eyes were shining like a demon as he glared at Techri.
“If you lose this time, you will be the one who gets hacked to pieces.”
* * *
Rimmer received a call from Glenn and visited the throne room of the head of the family for the first time in a long time.
“Seeing that you’ve gained a lot of weight, it seems like life is easy.”
Glenn frowned when he saw Rimmer’s plump cheeks.
“It’s not like you’re eating a rabbit, what are you talking about?”
Rimmer trembled his chin as if he was scared.
“What have you been doing to gain weight? “Are we still letting children play and eat without training them these days?”
“Because I have nothing to do.”
“Nothing to do?”
“yes. Actually, Raon… .”
He told Glenn what had happened during the month.
“… So our kids are having fun every day.”
“Is there any resistance?”
Glenn asked, tilting his head slightly.
“Of course there is. “He didn’t come out, he ran away, he hid his training sword, and last week he completely destroyed the training ground.”
“What did Raon do?”
“I destroyed all those plans. “I immediately got dirt and had them repair the training ground, emptied Dorian’s pockets with the training sword, and made the trickster come back in fear, although I don’t know what he did.”
Rimmer giggled and said that Raon was a really great guy.
“The children’s skills have definitely improved.”
“yes. As I practiced every day to avoid dying, I became incredibly strong, to the point where fireflies turned into moonlight.”
“Is it that much?”
“It is no exaggeration to say that I have become a completely different person because I have become accustomed to the martial arts that the head of the family gave me. Of course, I don’t know because they keep getting beaten up.”
“Now that you say that, I’d like to take a look.”
Glenn nodded, saying he would have to see the day of the showdown. His stiff mouth softened.
“The more I see Raon, the more he seems like a bastard.”
Rimmer smiled and continued speaking.
“I thought I was a genius who specialized in becoming stronger, but that wasn’t the case. He also has a talent for nurturing others. As expected, my favorite student is clearly the king’s vessel.”
“Before he was your disciple, he was my grandson.”
“My student comes first?”
“What nonsense!”
The faces of the two people who had been smiling at Raon’s greatness a moment ago became wrinkled.
“What kind of gentleman does he not even treat as his grandson? If you’re going to say something like that, don’t be shy and go in front of Raon, my lovely grandson. Let’s give this little girl a hug! You say… ah!”
Rimmer looked at the black clouds spreading over his head and quickly shook his head.
“Oh, no! He is the matriarch’s grandson! “Yes!”
If I get hit again this time, I might really die. It had to be avoided at all costs.
Whoa!
As I asked for forgiveness, the cloud that seemed like it was about to strike at any moment disappeared.
“Then there is no particular problem.”
“no. There is a problem.”
Riemer said the word problem very simply.
“What is the problem?”
“Of course they are trainees. The stress that had been building up for over a month has almost reached its peak. There is a high possibility that sooner or later people will come out and say that it would be better to kill them.”
The spirit of Gwangpungdan, who trained at night and received beatings during the day, was almost at its limit. It wasn’t long before she let go of reason altogether.
“How is Raon preparing?”
“There’s no way he didn’t know, but he didn’t do anything. “On the contrary, it is getting worse.”
Rimmer narrowed his eyes.
“As if you were telling me to rebel somewhere.”
* * *
Dawn without dawn.
The once lively swordsmen of the Gwangpungdan had now turned into zombies, sobbing, and their eyes were unfocused. It was a point where both physical and mental strength reached their limits.
“I’m dying.”
“huh… .”
“Shit… .”
Buren, Runaan, and Marta, who had strong mental powers, were no different. He held on a little longer than the others, but before long, he stumbled in the same way.
“Hey, Burren… .”
Crane approached Burren and fell over.
“If things continue like this, I’m really going to die.”
“So what should we do?”
“We’re going on strike for training, right?”
“strike?”
“yes. “I just lie there, ignoring whether the assistant manager tells me to or not.”
He raised his voice a little so everyone could hear. The interested prosecutors slowly turned their heads.
“What if I get hit more?”
“Is that more correct? We are being hit every day, every moment, so what could be more? Besides, this isn’t because I want to rest, it’s because I want to live!”
Crane raised his finger and pointed at the prosecutors.
“Look at the kids. Is that the complexion of a teenager who needs to be bright? Everyone is dying from exhaustion! Let’s just ask for a few days of rest to survive. “If this continues, you will either die or be seriously injured.”
“Uhm… .”
Buren bit his lip. Because of what happened before, Crane’s words are not trustworthy, but they are true.
Since he, Runan, and Marta had reached their limit, the other swordsmen must have had a harder time and were more exhausted. If you roll any further than this, you may get seriously injured and never recover.
“It is true that Lord Budan is strong, but he is clearly still a beginner when it comes to training. “If you give them a stick, you should also give them a carrot, but they just keep hitting you with the stick.”
“That’s right.”
As Crane said, Raon was whipped for two months. Even if he was a courser, he would have died and died again.
“If everyone lies down and says they can’t move due to lack of stamina, even Lord Budan will raise a white flag.”
“is it so. “Let’s give it a try.”
“I agree, too.”
“I really can’t do this anymore.”
“I hate to hear this about cranes, but this is true.”
“If we just lie down on our stomachs, Lord Budan can’t help it.”
Prosecutors gathered around Burren and Crane. Among them were Runan, Martha, and Dorian.
The three of them had not slept well for two months, so they were in a state where they could do anything as long as they could rest.
“Then when Raon comes, everyone lies down and doesn’t move. “Traitors will be executed!”
“yes!”
“huh.”
“okay.”
The 33 members of the Gwangpungdan, excluding Raon and Rimmer, became one for the first time.
A little while later, when it was time for morning training, Raon came in wearing a large wrapping cloth. He frowned when he saw the prosecutors lying on the training ground.
“What are you doing now?”
“I really can’t do this anymore.”
“I can’t lift a finger.”
“It is a limit. Limit.”
“I feel like I’m going to die… .”
Prosecutors complained that they could not get up from lying down.
“I want to train hard, but I have no energy or stamina. “It’s powerful.”
Burren continued, pointing to his half-opened eyes.
“Give it a break. Or just kill him.”
All of the swordsmen lying down on the training ground following him spread their limbs and made 33 large letters.
“So, does that mean you can continue training as long as you have stamina and energy?”
“of course. So, you need at least three days of rest.”
“Never less than three days. “Definitely at least 3 days!”
“That’s right!”
The prosecutors, including Buren, cried out for a break, saying that they really wanted to train, but they had no choice because their stamina and strength depended on it.
“It’s physical strength, that’s good.”
Raon put down the wrapping cloth he was carrying on his back and unfolded it. More than 30 pieces of wooden armor poured out.
“The second requested elixir mission has arrived in Porvan City.”
He grinned as he showed the prosecutors the wooden armor containing the list of names. The smile was definitely bright and refreshing, but it felt creepy, like the devil’s smile.
“W-Elixir?”
“Why are you here now?” ?”
“Wow, what is this…” .”
When the prosecutors saw the wooden armor containing the elixir, their expressions were unable to laugh or cry.
I was happy to take the elixir, but I realized that the moment I took it, my stamina and energy would recover and I would have to take another hit.
“If you take the elixir, your stamina and energy will revive, so you can continue training, right?”
Raon chuckled as he watched the prosecutors shaking their hands with bizarre expressions.
‘I know what you’re thinking.’
Of course, the elixir did not arrive now. It came with Yeonseongto, but I kept it hidden until now because I thought something like this would happen.
“Ugh! shit! Jeeeenjang!”
Burren screamed and got up and grabbed the elixir. If you were going to come, you had to come early, or you had to come late. I really resented God for why I came at such a timing.
He said he couldn’t give me carrots, but he gave them to me really well. That too, a poisoned carrot!
“Huh… ”
“done. “You have to get hit again.”
“I can’t run away. “I can’t see a hole to escape!”
“There is no God.”
The prosecutors bit their lips while holding the elixir box. It was nice to receive the elixir, but the thought of having to get beaten again brought tears to my eyes.
“Oh, I can’t help it. Everyone takes the elixir and gathers here again… .”
“for a moment.”
When Burren was about to tell the prosecutors to take the elixir, Raon raised his hand.
“You shouldn’t eat that now.”
“what? What is that… .”
“You know that Jinmyeongdan is more effective when you use up all your stamina and aura, right? Spar with me during the day, then eat with me tonight.”
Raon smiled and tapped the floor as if telling him to come quickly.
“To maximize the effect of the elixir, I’ll have to work harder today.”
His training sword spun fiercely like a windmill. My teeth chattered from the wind pressure radiating from the blade.
“What are you doing? come fast.”
“ah… .”
Looking at Raon’s gentle gestures, Buren was convinced.
‘That bastard is the devil.’
It’s not just a devil, it’s definitely a devil lord!
* * *
After three months with a lot of talk and trouble, the morning of the showdown between Gwangpungdan and Geumcheomdan dawned.
The great training hall where the duel was to take place was filled with people even before it started, so there was no room to step.
“Who will win today?”
“What are you talking about? Of course it’s cutting edge. Even if Gwangpungdan is considered sacred, the name value of each member is different.”
“I don’t think anyone knows what mission Geumtech did, right? “Now is the era of Gwangpungdan.”
“Today is a contest of power, not fame. “The gold cutting edge with higher military power is bound to have an advantage.”
“Because it’s a battle of 35 people. “I think Geumcheomdan will win by roughly 30:5.”
“There is Raon Sieghardt in the Gwangpungdan who defeated the Apostle!”
“There is only one Raon. Even if he wins, it won’t make much of a difference.”
Even though people in the stands did not know each other, they were looking forward to the match that would take place today and chatting about who would win.
While most acknowledged the possibility of Gwangpungdan, they predicted the victory of Geumchukdan.
When everyone was excited and looking forward to today’s sparring, the main gate of the sparring hall opened and Geumcheomdan came in.
They headed to the sparring hall in the center of the training center with sharp energy.
“Can’t you feel that momentum? Do you think they’ll lose to the Gwangpungdan, who haven’t even reached their terms yet?”
“If they hadn’t stopped their activities, their reputation would have been greater than that of the Gwangpungdan.”
“I know. The eyes are no joke. “It looks like it’s going to eat you up.”
People were confident in their judgment as they felt the strong momentum generated by the gold cutting edge.
Coo coo coo coo!
Not long after Geumcheomdan entered, the main gate opened for the second time and Gwangpungdan entered.
Unlike Geumcheomdan, there was no confidence or ambitious spirit. He headed to the sparring hall so quietly that he seemed rather anxious.
“Hey, why are they like that?”
“I don’t have much spirit?”
“Didn’t you feel the momentum of the cutting edge of gold and go for it?”
“Well, you probably knew that you were a few numbers higher than your opponent.”
“ruined! “I trusted Raon and bet all my money on Gwangpungdan!”
“Looking at it, it’s going to end up being boring.”
People saw Gwangpungdan’s declining momentum and said that today’s match would likely end poorly.
Raon looked back at the training ground and smiled, as if enjoying the reactions of the onlookers.
“That’s right. “It’s not going to be fun.”
Because it will end with victory.
