Ch 167
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Spirit of the Chest.
He understood the situation a long time ago, but separately, he still couldn’t accept it.
-I… lost…? Why…?
There was no despair or humiliation of defeat.
In the first place, even if he tried to feel it, he didn’t know where to feel it.
The Spirit was just spaced out and making a dazed voice.
That emotion, vivid in a different sense, slowly began to spread around.
“…The Chest opened? What happened?”
Legendary Swordsmanship Contest.
A burst of laughter about to explode.
The Swordsmen, who had been actively enjoying the situation until just before, began to murmur.
“Did you hear what that Spirit bastard just said?”
“Judging by what he’s saying… it seems like he lost the Swordsmanship Contest?”
“…Damn it, why?”
“…Damn it, how would I know.”
Their gazes naturally focused on one place.
To the Man who would be the only one to know the whole story of this situation.
‘Just what kind of mysterious trick did he use to open that Chest!?’
Lisir, receiving everyone’s interest and expectation.
He muttered, deep in thought.
“There’s no way I could win…?”
-What…?
The Spirit and the others felt a considerable sense of incongruity in Lisir’s words.
If it felt like the focus of his thoughts was somehow off, was it just their imagination?
Lisir.
He was reviewing the content of the Swordsmanship Contest.
Very seriously.
His mind seemed to be working busily, drawing the combat of the two Swordsmen on his retina.
A moment later.
He speaks to the Spirit.
“Shall we review the content of the Swordsmanship Contest together? No. Should I say recreate it?
-…Review?
“Yes. You never know. If we recreate it ourselves, we might discover problems that we didn’t know when we talked about it.”
This guy right now.
Is he making fun of me?
The Spirit, in the midst of all this, is fixated on the absurd content of the Swordsmanship Contest-
And he had no choice but to interpret Lisir’s actions of suggesting that they review it that way.
What good would it do to review that absurd Swordsmanship Contest?
In the first place.
How can you review that?
Just as the Spirit was about to say something.
Lisir, interpreting the Spirit’s silent reaction in his own way, began the review.
“First of all, the beginning━”
Very honestly.
According to the first move of the Swordsmanship Contest-
He simultaneously used Resonance and Blue Breath to raise the level of Magical Power.
First, I’ll go from Rank 6 to Rank 7.
The moment that childish insistence was reborn as reality, the whole story of the event was revealed.
When Lisir seriously discussed his sword, the Spirit made a childish insistence.
That was the reason why the Spirit lost the Swordsmanship Contest.
-Crazy bastard…
The Spirit muttered those words with a different meaning than before.
“Ehehehehe!!!”
Dray, who had been watching the series of events and holding back his laughter, finally exploded.
His laughter, as if he was about to pass out, stopped only after a long time.
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“…So, the truth is that you were insisting on discussing a power you couldn’t handle? And that’s why you lost?”
Lisir, having heard the whole story of the event from the Spirit.
He said, unable to understand the Spirit’s actions.
“Then of course… you’re going to lose the Swordsmanship Contest, right…? Why would a guy who knows so much━”
-No…
His words were perfectly reasonable.
But why does he feel stuffy and annoyed?
Is there anything more unfair than being told ‘Do you have any Common Sense?’ by someone who indiscriminately tears down the walls in the name of Common Sense and invades your world?
The Spirit was resentful of his situation, where he had so much to say but had to keep his mouth shut.
At that time.
An unexpected reinforcement came forward.
Dray. He spoke from the Spirit’s point of view.
“Lisir. That guy just thought you were talking Nonsense.”
He still had a smile on his face, as if he found the situation just now very funny.
“So, Lisir. I’m more curious about what you think. Did you believe what that Spirit said?”
“…I did?”
“Why? No, how?”
“I heard that he won the Swordsmanship Contest against Grey Wolf, so I thought he must have abilities comparable to that.”
“Ah.”
Dray and Lisir’s party nodded, as if they finally understood.
Thanks to his fundamentally respectful personality, Lisir, who possessed such abilities, was not good at self-objectification.
That’s why the modifier ‘won the Swordsmanship Contest against Grey Wolf’ came to him even more significantly.
For example.
The reason Lisir believed the Spirit’s insistence to be true was because of the Respect he had for Grey Wolf.
“…!”
A Man with thick features.
Gorein, the disciple of Grey Wolf, opened his eyes wide in surprise.
He felt a deep Respect for his Master in Lisir’s words.
That Fame, which once dominated the entire Continent, is not easily forgotten even after Years have passed.
Gorein had been with Grey Wolf for a long time, watching Swordsmen show Respect to his Master from the side.
At some point, he thought it was natural for Swordsmen to show Respect to their Master, and he no longer felt any Excitement about it.
But why.
He felt an enormous pride in the Respect that Man showed towards his Master.
Gorein, overwhelmed with Emotion, approached Lisir and grabbed his hand fiercely.
“Lisir! No, Duke Lisir! That Respect you showed to my Master… I will never forget it…!”
“You don’t have to take it to heart. It’s not like I did it for that purpose.”
“Rather, that’s why it’s even more valuable Respect!? It’s not Flattery or lip service, but something that comes naturally from the Heart!”
“Haha, is that how it is? Thank you for seeing it in a good light.”
“If I can, I would like to maintain a good Relationship with you in the future!”
“The honor is mine.”
“Honor! The honor is mine!!! Where else would I build a Relationship with a unique person like you!”
The Swordsmen, having finished the story, moved to open the Chest.
Including Dray.
They stared blankly at Gorein’s appearance.
Gorein was evaluated to have inherited not only Grey Wolf’s Swordsmanship, but also his Personality.
His stubborn and inflexible Personality, which made it difficult to get close to him, was already widely rumored among the Swordsmen.
Such Gorein-
Was treating others so kindly.
Some Swordsmen clicked their tongues or smacked their lips.
They tried to open the rumored Chest and make a good Impression on Grey Wolf and his disciple, but they only suffered the Humiliation of losing the Swordsmanship Contest and gained nothing.
Should they call it a substitute?
They wanted to build a Relationship with that Man named ‘Lisir’, who seemed easier to approach-
But with Gorein and the Talent Scout guarding his side now.
They couldn’t bring themselves to approach him.
In the end, they had no choice but to leave the place with regret.
After a while.
Only Lisir’s party, Dray’s party, and Gorein, the Master of the Chest, remained in the room.
“Well, then.”
Clap.
Dray clapped his hands and started.
“My friend Lisir opened the Chest, so now we have to check the long-awaited contents, right?”
“Ah, is he Duke Dray’s friend?”
“Yes. I barely restrained myself from making him my younger brother.”
Meanwhile.
Gorein, who approached the Chest, put both hands in and took out the contents.
Then, everyone in the place, including Gorein, showed a reaction of being dumbfounded.
Inside the Chest, which was about the size of an adult Man’s upper body,
A new Chest, about the size of an adult Woman’s upper body, came out.
Clunk.
Clunk.
The new Chest was locked as if it were natural.
“This is ridiculous. It’s not like we’re playing a joke.”
Gorein said with a fierce face, looking at the Chest.
The Elder’s anger, who was looking at the Realm of Sword Master.
The Atmosphere of the place seemed to be sharpened sharply.
“Still, compared to the original Chest━ what should I say. It’s become more luxurious, right? Shall we put meaning in that?”
At that time, Lisir offered words of encouragement mixed with a Joke.
At that, Gorein burst into laughter as if he had never had a fierce Expression.
“That’s not wrong. Certainly, it has an appearance that makes you look forward to its contents more than the previous Chest.”
The existing Chest was a plain wooden box.
Lisir even thought, ‘Why are you trying so hard to open something like this?’ while looking at it.
On the other hand, the new Chest.
It was truly worthy of being called a ‘Treasure Chest’.
High-quality wood with a glossy sheen.
Precious metals that decorated various parts of the Chest, including the Red Jewel embedded in the center,
The figure created by those things together was reminiscent of a Treasure in itself.
“I think━ a conclusion has come out on that side too?”
Dray said.
“That side?”
“Yes. Right now, Duke Pallag and Grey Wolf━ no, Duke Torben are discussing the Chest.”
Dray instructed his attendant, Maisy.
She put the Jewel Box in the wooden box and lifted it up.
“First, let’s hear what those people have to say.”
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『Insufficient understanding of the Pahlahn style.』
『Murderous Swordsmanship: Insufficient understanding of tendon cutting.』
『Insufficient understanding of the Vendel style.』
『Insufficient understanding of Halluzan’s sword.』
『Lost the Swordsmanship Contest against the arm collector.』
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『Insufficient understanding of Devilan’s sword.』
『Murderous Swordsmanship: Insufficient understanding of Shadow tearing.』
『Assassination: Insufficient understanding of Fallon-style begging.』
『Insufficient understanding of the Torch Sword.』
『Lost the Swordsmanship Contest against the arm collector.』
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『Title: No, this Swordsmanship Contest is ridiculous lololol』
Content: Is this by any chance
Do I have to learn all the Swordsmanship that this Brat is talking about to be able to compete?
-: They say you have to know your enemy and know yourself to win every battle
-『Author』: I think that Brat knows the enemy, knows himself, knows her, and just knows a lot?
How does he know so much Swordsmanship?
Is he a Swordsmanship Wiki?
I’m supposedly a level 73 Sword Master
Is it right to lose in a Swordsmanship Contest?
-: I love fighting with my tongue so much. Do you think the Spirit is a joke?
-: He’s Sword Master level or higher, limited to Swordsmanship Contests ㅇㅇ
-: That Insane bastard ㄹㅇ
It’s subtly cool because it’s a ‘Swordsmanship Contest’
If you replace it with a train, you can see how Insane he is
A guy who loves trains so much that he argues about trains even after he dies<
-: What? You know the structure of the train in detail?
Whatever ㅇㅇ
I can name 100 types of trains ㅅㄱ
-『Author』: No, when you say it like that, it seems like I can never win a train argument against this Brat?
What should I do?
-: Surprisingly!
You’re right that you can’t win a Swordsmanship Contest against that Brat
-: Based on Rank 6< There's a reason why he's setting that as a Condition ㅇㅇ
If you compare it to a Character
He’s a Brat who used the Resources to raise one Swordsmanship to Rank 8
And raised dozens of Rank 6 Swordsmanship ㄹㅇ
Under those Conditions, even a Great Master might not be able to win, let alone a Sword Master
-: Did he build up like that to do Swordsmanship Contests even after he dies?
Just give up if it’s that level ㅇㅇ
-『Author』: No, then are you saying I shouldn’t proceed with this quest?
Should I just say, “Wow, your Swordsmanship Contest is amazing, I lost, gg,” and just leave?
-: Swordsmanship Contests are traps that are meant to be broken
The Orthodox Method is actually
To use Magic to break the Barrier on the Chest ㅇㅇ
The Swordsmanship Contest Spirit is trying to aggro you so you can’t do that ㅈㄴ
-: Even that
The more you do Swordsmanship Contests
The stronger the next trial becomes
-『Author』: Next trial?
What is it? Isn’t it over if you open that?
-: Ah
You haven’t gotten there yet
Spoiler alert）
-『Author』: No
What’s the point of giving a spoiler alert now, damn it
It’s not like it’s a hypnosis app
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Gus, the Master of the Golden Barley Trading Company.
He defines himself as a Big Shot, the Master of a Trading Company with Influence spanning many Cities.
That was an extremely objective assessment-
In fact, his appearance among other Big Shot Nobles or powerful people in large gatherings is extremely natural.
The Merchant’s unique slyness.
How bold can a Merchant be who has a background that can be the basis of his Confidence?
That was a fact that could be accurately known by looking at the Man named Gus.
“Well, Duke Torben. Duke Pallag. First, calm down and here━”
“Are you now thinking of trying to teach me, even you?”
“Gus. Does it seem to you that I, Pallag, am not calm right now? Did my opinion sound far from Reason?”
“Oh, that’s not it…!”
Such Gus-
Was now sweating profusely and fidgeting.
Former Tower Master, Frozen Breath Pallag.
Former Sword Master, Grey Wolf Torben.
Elder.
If you get caught in the whale fight of two Superhuman beings with as much Stubbornness as their vast Experience-
No matter how high your Status is, you can only become a shrimp whose back is broken.
A fierce argument.
An increasingly fierce Atmosphere within it.
The anger created by the two Superhuman beings had the effect of shortening the Lifespan of ordinary Civilian on its own.
Now-
Gus had completely abandoned his presumptuous Wind of gently coordinating the opinions of the two Elders, who were his Guests, to give them a good Impression.
Someone, please step back.
Please, just end it.
I’m going to catch a Merchant like this.
Leaving the Merchant, whose Mind had become confused, behind.
The two old Superhuman beings continued their argument without paying attention.
“Pallag. Are you doubting my sword now? Me, Torben. And, my disciple Gorein━ are they worse than that Spirit? How many times have I said it? The only reason there are no Results yet is because they are not used to the act of Swordsmanship Contest!”
“Torben. As I have repeatedly said, you are the one who asked for advice while talking about that Chest. I am only investigating that Chest according to your request and telling you the Results accordingly.”
“I only asked about the Chest, not about how to open the Chest! Haven’t I already said it! It’s only a matter of time for us to open that Chest!”
“Nevertheless, I have a Duties to convey the Information I have learned to you. How can I just watch my Friend put himself on the wrong Path.”
Slurp.
Pallag drank the tea that had become cold and chilled by his own Energy.
“The Contract and Barrier that protect that Chest are more complex than I thought. Winning the Swordsmanship Contest with that Spirit may not be the Answer.”
“Is the Spirit deceiving us? As far as I know, the executor of a Magical Contract cannot tell a lie?”
“However, it is possible to commit Deception. That act of Swordsmanship Contest may affect the next stage.”
“Next stage?”
“Yes. The power that protects that Chest is made up of a multiple structure. Accepting the method of the Spirit who protects the Chest as it is may be a shortcut to moving away from the best.”
“…So, let’s destroy the Magical Power itself that is protecting the Chest?”
“That’s my suggestion.”
“In that case, can you guarantee the condition of the Chest’s contents?”
“No. The Influence is inevitable.”
“…”
“Is there such an important Item stored inside?”
“It’s not certain, but ‘That person’ was looking for The Item may be inside this.”
“…If possible, I would like to secure The Item in as close to its original state as possible.”
“…”
“But, Torben. Think about it. First, you have to open the Chest to get the Item, right?”
Grey Wolf Torben.
He, who came from the Captain of the Knight Order, was second to none in being stubborn and inflexible.
But.
Frozen Breath Pallag.
He was the same.
That picky and eccentric Wizard was also famous for never compromising in his own territory.
Once he has decided on his Opinion on matters related to Magic, that Opinion will never be bent.
“Hoo.”
The old Knight, who had trimmed his white hair and beard short, let out a deep sigh.
The Spirit of that Chest is discussing swords-
But that Chest was clearly a Magical Item.
‘I have no choice but to bend my will here.’
The Old Driver eventually bent his will.
He bent his Pride.
In fact.
He was also realizing it in his Heart.
That Spirit.
Winning that Spirit’s ‘game’ would not be easy for their disciples either.
It would take a long time, and perhaps they would not gain much even after doing so.
“Duke Pallag. Duke Torben, are you still there?”
It was then.
A knock was heard from outside the door, along with the Voice of a young Noble.
“Ah, yes! The two of you are still inside!!!”
I’m alive!
The plump Merchant, who had been shrinking every moment, jumped up and opened the door.
‘They came at a good time, just as the future direction has been decided.’
Torben nodded, looking at the Chest they were carrying.
“Huh?”
It was then.
Torben stroked his chin, which was covered with a short, whitish beard.
Disciple Gorein.
His stubborn and inflexible disciple’s Expression looked particularly good.
In the meantime, Dray said.
“Duke Pallag. Duke Torben. Be happy. I opened the Chest. This friend here won the Swordsmanship Contest against the Spirit.”
“…!”
Torben was so surprised that he jumped up from his seat.
Let’s put aside the fact that a young Man had won the Swordsmanship Contest against the Spirit, whom he himself could not defeat.
Torben recalled Pallag’s previous words.
‘If you obediently respond to the method required by the Chest, it may interfere with opening it…!’
Above all, Torben recalled his Friend’s Personality.
He is an Archmage who is already unrivaled in the Continent for being picky and eccentric.
Such an Archmage has already decided on a policy regarding Magic, but it’s going wrong!?
“Lisir, you…!”
Pallag looked at the young Man and widened his eyes.
“Wait, Pallag━”
Grey Wolf put everything aside and tried to stop Frozen Breath’s wrath.
“Well done! That’s you!”
“?”
Torben glared at Pallag, saying he was dumbfounded.
“Following the method required by the Chest is the worst option, right?”
“Ah. The situation has changed.”
“Are you senile?”
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